MYRModel Year Report

2004 Ford Crown Victoria

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:20:36.107Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Crown Victoria Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 42 complaints 1988 1989: 72 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1991: 55 complaints 1992: 310 complaints 1992 1993: 182 complaints 1994: 192 complaints 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 49 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011
2004: 138 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19812
19823
19835
19846
198521
198627
198741
198842
198972
199043
199155
1992310
1993182
1994192
1995250
1996276
1997288
1998119
1999134
200085
200153
200258
2003249
2004138
2005193
200652
200749
200850
200944
201012
201123

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 55%

55% of complaints: exterior lighting — 76 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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MY CAR WAS RECALLED FOR A FAULTY LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE AND WAS REPAIRED IN JUNE 2014 BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. TODAY THE LIGHTS EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180109

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVING S ON M-10 FROM I-94 TO I-75 ENTRANCE RAMP. I ENTERED THE RAMP AT 25- 30 MPH WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. BEFORE I KNEW IT I HIT THE CURB AND THEN ROLLED OVER APPROX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140407

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 8 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4%

4% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 138
I 20040802 — RQ (closed 20041220)

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM

R 20050603 — electrical system

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 THE

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.

Campaign 05V206000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

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 DESIGN

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.

Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20081126 — PE (closed 20090324)

LOSS OF HEADLIGHT FUNCTION

I 20140707 — PE (closed 20141121)

Steering Column Shaft Obstruction

I 20150401 — DP (closed 20150811)

Loss of headlamp/exterior lighting

I 20150810 — PE (closed 20160108)

Loss of headlights

R 20170414 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 15V861000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (76 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V206000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V861000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1988 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 1992 ■ 1997 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.