MYRModel Year Report

2003 Ford Cvpi

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2003 Ford Cvpi
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:53:23.520Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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 Cvpi Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 2005: 20 complaints 2005
2003: 78 complaints
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YearComplaints
19920
19930
19941
19951
19962
19971
19983
19994
20004
20011
20022
200378
200417
200520

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

WHEELS 56%

56% of complaints: wheels — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THIS WAS A POLICE VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A PURSUIT. AT APPROXIMATELY 110 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CRACKED, THE TIRE FLATTENED, THE OPERATOR LOST CONTROL AND CROSSED THE MEDIAN, THE OPPOSING LANES OF TRAFFIC AND IMPACTED THE GUIDE RAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040720

WHEELS 24%

24% of complaints: wheels — 19 distinct reports on file.

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AIR LEAKS OUT THE BACK WHEEL EVERY DAY AFTER FILL UP GAS IT SMELLS LIKE GAS INSIDE CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140628

I JUST READ ABOUT THE STEERING COLUMN RECALL ON THE CROWN VIC, CVPI, AND GRAND MARQUIS 2005-2011 AND I AM NOT SURE WHY THE 2003-2004 MODELS ARE NOT INCLUDED. THEY HAVE THE SAME ISSUES DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130903

WHEEL FAILURE ON NEW STYLE STEEL WHEELS (OEM) ON 2003 FORD CVPI VEHICLES. TWO PIECE WHEELS ARE EXPERIENCING FAILURE OF WELDING SEAMS. FAILURE EXPERIENCED ON THREE SEPARATE VEHICLES. ALSO SEE ODI ID NUMBER 10003263. FORD MOTOR CO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030522

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 8%

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

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4%

4% of complaints: exterior lighting — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20030808 — wheels

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 WARRANT

Campaign 03V279000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040802 — RQ (closed 20041220)

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM

I 20041221 — EA (closed 20070308)

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

R 20070315 — wheels

ON CERTAIN POLICE 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 BASED ON THE WHEEL PART NUMBER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-343-5338.

Campaign 07V079000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 02I003000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Ford Cvpi — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (44 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02I003000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V279000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V206000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V079000 (wheels) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2003 Ford Cvpi reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Cvpi?

The most-reported component is wheels:rim, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Ford Cvpi have?

4 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.