Is the 2002 FORD Crown Victoria safe to drive?

The 2002 FORD Crown Victoria has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 02V249000

Critical Plain English 2002-09-06

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

What Happened

Your vehicle's natural gas tank assembly has a faulty 'T' fitting that could leak fuel when the ignition is on or during refueling.

Risk if Unfixed

A gas leak could cause a fire if it's concentrated in one area and there's an ignition source nearby.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

The dealership will replace the faulty 'T' fitting with a redesigned one and test it for leaks, all for free.

Affected Vehicles

2002 FORD Crown Victoria

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #02V249000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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