The 1997 Ford Crown Victoria has two recalls, the more serious being a fire risk on natural gas models where an interior fire can weaken the fuel tank and cause it to rupture.
On vehicles equipped with electronic traction control, the rear brake line can chafe against a floor pan rib and develop a slow leak, causing the brake pedal to feel soft and spongy underfoot.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear brake line may rub against a floor pan stiffening rib, causing it to wear through and leak brake fluid.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake line. If rubbing is found, they will reposition it. If wear or leaks are present, they will repair the brake line.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
On certain natural gas vehicles, a fire inside the cabin could direct flames at the fuel tank behind the rear seat, damaging its fiberglass wrap and weakening the tank.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an insulator behind the rear seat back to protect the fuel tank from interior fire damage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
