1997 Ford Crown Victoria Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

20Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System complaints

6.9%Of all 288 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE37 · 12.8%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS35 · 12.2%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM20 · 6.9%

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT19 · 6.6%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING18 · 6.2%

Share of the 288 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria overview page.

What owners report

“PLASTIC INTALE MANIFOLD WATER TUBES FAILED. CORY FORD BINGHAMTON, NY. PARTS DEPT RELATED THAT THIS IS A HIGH RATE FAILURE MODE. ON FORD & MERCURY…”NHTSA complaint 766220 — filed 08/26/2002

“WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUTTER, AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM ENGINE. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY STATED INTAKE MANIFOLD…”NHTSA complaint 8016623 — filed 08/19/2002

“FAINT SUDDEN NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (COOLANT CAUSING SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPAGE, I BELIEVE) AND THEN THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. DUE TO ROUGHLY A 3 INCH…”NHTSA complaint 763858 — filed 07/05/2002

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Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria have fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria: 20 of 288 complaints on file (6.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria have in total?

288 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.