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1998 Ford Crown

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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6 current

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2008038 · manufacturer campaign 08S01

6 February 2008

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1993 · Crown 1992–1998 · E 150 1992–2003 · E 250 1992–2003 · and 10 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity may have been inadvertently installed during servicing for recall 2005028 or 2007258. As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the input power feed circuit, and will not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. This could result in a vehicle fire, causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install an updated wiring harness.

8,869 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2007258 · manufacturer campaign 05S28

7 August 2007

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 1993 · Crown 1992–1998 · E 150 1992–1993, 1997–2003 · E 250 1992–1993, 1997–2003 · and 12 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 (05S28). This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail.

What the dealer will do

Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.

165,447 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2003274 · manufacturer campaign 03S08

7 November 2003

Transport Canada lists: Crown 1996–2003

What is wrong

On certain natural gas vehicles, in the rare circumstance that a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the locally directed flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank thereby reducing the hoop strength of the tank. If the hoop strength is significantly compromised, the tank could rupture and potentially result in personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will install an insulator behind the seat back.

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Other

Transport Canada recall 2000158 · manufacturer campaign 00S13

24 July 2000

Transport Canada lists: Crown 1998–2000 · Grand 1998–2000

What is wrong

Certain vehicle have jacking instructions which, if followed, may cause the operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. If the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the wheels are not blocked or chocked, then the jack may yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly with the potential for injury to the operator.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be provided with a revised Jack Instruction and Stowage Card and Jack Warning Label and a supplement to the owner guide. This information moves the jacking location several inches forward of the frame weld and clearly recommends that the diagonally opposite wheel be blocked.

25,115 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1999162 · manufacturer campaign 99E03

15 September 1999

Transport Canada lists: Crown 1996–1999 · Econoline 1996–1999 · F 1996–1999

What is wrong

Certain CNG vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. The natural gas fuel fill valve may leak due to flaking of the nickel plating inside the valve. This will allow natural gas to escape into the atmosphere at a rate that exceeds the limits prescribed in the standard.

What the dealer will do

Valve will be replaced with one of an alternative design.

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Suspension

Transport Canada recall 1998251 · manufacturer campaign 98S37

22 December 1998

Transport Canada lists: Crown 1990–1999 · Town Car 1990–1999

What is wrong

Note: 1996-99 crown victoria police, fleet and ngv and lincoln town car limousine equipped with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing and 1990-96 crown victoria police, fleet and ngv and lincoln town car limousine that were serviced with either a ball joint containing an one piece bearing or a front lower control arm with a one piece bearing. High bearing loads can lead to thinning and eventual cracking of the lower control arm ball joint. This can result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint. Should this occur, the control arm to which the cap is mounted will drop to the ground. Should this occur while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could result in a collision.

What the dealer will do

Lower control arm ball joints will be replaced.

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Common questions

Does the 1998 Ford Crown have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 1998 Ford Crown. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.