- The problem
- In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. Ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
- The risk
- Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
- The fix
- Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late october and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. The optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. Ford has established a new web site at www.Cvpi.Com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Ford Cvpi Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Ford Cvpi have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2002 for the tank assembly.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Cvpi year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Ford Cvpi recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1997 Ford Cvpi yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford Cvpi: every year compared
All Cvpi years1997 Ford Cvpi vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ford Cvpi | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1997 Ford Contour | 234 | 8 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Aspire | 76 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Aerostar | 63 | 5 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Club Wagon | 44 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Aeromax | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Ford B700 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Ford C Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Ford Bronco | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Ford Cvpi
Does the 1997 Ford Cvpi have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Ford Cvpi: tank assembly (October 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Ford Cvpi had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Ford Cvpi a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford Cvpi year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Cvpi years have the most complaints?
2003 (78), 2005 (20), 2004 (17). See every Ford Cvpi year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Ford Cvpi has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data