Model year
2002 Ford Crown Victoria
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 58 complaints for the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY (6), STEERING (4). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 85 complaints
- 2001 53 complaints
- 2002 58 complaints
- 2003 249 complaints
- 2004 138 complaints
- 2005 193 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 50 complaints
- 2008 50 complaints
- 2009 44 complaints
- 2010 12 complaints
- 2011 23 complaints
Recalls
03V472000 · Nov 6, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK.
02V249000 · Sep 6, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS MODEL VEHICLES, A T-FITTING THAT CONNECTS FUEL TANKS #3 AND #4 CAN DEVELOP A LEAK WHEN THE SOLENOID VALVES ARE ENERGIZED, SUCH AS WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION OR DURING REFUELING.
Complaints
58 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 3, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE02071 | CNG TANK EXPLODING IN A FIRE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | Oct 1, 2002 | Jan 27, 2003 |
| EA03001 | CNG TANK EXPLOSION · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | Jan 27, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| DP05005 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Sep 22, 2005 | Jan 4, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Victoria · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Crown Victoria CNG · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Natural Gas · CNG | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Crown Victoria Police · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Ford Crown Victoria at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.