2003 Ford Crown Victoria

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

7 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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   2002-10-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-01-27 Cng tank exploding in a fire
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   2003Complaint volume 249 complaints filed for this model year.
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   2003-01-27Engineering analysisClosed 2003-11-19 Cng tank explosion
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   2003-02-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-08-08 Fracture of the steel wheel rim
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   2003-08-08Wheels03V279000 On certain police and taxi vehicles equipped with steel wheels, some of the wheels may develop cracks in the rim near the weld line that connects the rim to the disk.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the four road wheels and spare wheel with the manufacturing date codes of August 18, 2001 through September 22, 2002. In addition, Ford is providing extended…

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   2004-01-07Fuel system, other03V472000 On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the…

   Remedy: Dealers will install an insulator behind the current seat back. Owner notification began on January 7, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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   2004-01-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-07-08 Rear axle fracture
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   2004-07-15Suspension04V328000 Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. The recall began on July 15, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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   2004-08-02Recall queryClosed 2004-12-20 Fracture of the steel wheel rim
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    2005-06-03Electrical system05V206000 On certain police interceptors (Cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (Taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect…

    Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.

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    2008-11-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-03-24 Loss of headlight function
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    2015-04-01Defect petitionClosed 2015-08-11 Loss of headlamp/exterior lighting
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    2015-08-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-01-08 Loss of headlights
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    2017-04-14Exterior lighting15V861000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline02I003000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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Is the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.