The 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has two recalls, the more serious affecting natural gas models: an interior fire can damage the fiberglass wrap on the rear-mounted natural gas tank, weakening the tank's structural integrity and raising the risk of a more serious fuel system failure.
The second recall is limited to Police Interceptor models with the 4.6L two-valve engine. A silicone gel residue inside the mass airflow sensor can attract dust and dirt over time, altering how the sensor reads incoming air and causing the engine to detonate or knock under load.
At a glance
What can fail
On some natural gas vehicles, an interior fire's flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank behind the rear seat, reducing tank strength and causing potential rupture.
What the fix does
Dealer will install an insulator behind the seat back to protect the tank from fire damage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Uncured silicone gel on the mass air-flow sensor migrates and collects dust and dirt, changing how the sensor reads air temperature. This causes engine knock, potentially damaging spark plugs, intake valves, and pistons.
What the fix does
The mass air-flow sensor will be replaced with a corrected unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
