2000 Ford Crown Victoria Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 13%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 13% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brought used july 26,2017 first time driving at night headlights flash off and on then go out completely while driving on a main highway.Ford has problem with light module tried getting vkp-31f32-z01 relays but my research found discontinued 2009 I'm screwed by Ford & relay manufacture.may not be in your data base but it's still a safety hazard & previous owner should had this resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11032620, filed 2017-10, 275,000 miles“I was driving nd I didn't see a pot hole so after I drove across it like a mile or more my head light started flicking nd after wen I drove for like 30min they turned of nd it also caused all the light to turn off inside nd out the car”
NHTSA complaint #11318531, filed 2020-03“When I place the left turn signal it blinks very fast. The right turn signal does not function like the lside. I have check other vehicles that are the same make and model and they have the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10227843, filed 2008-05“Turn signals (left or right) flash very fast if fan blower motor is on the 2 fastest setting. Dealership verified the problem, but doesn't have any idea how to fix it! I was told, I guess we're going to have to tear apart your dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #738170, filed 2000-12“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving various speeds, the headlights and instrument panel lighting flickered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10637631, filed 2014-09, 150,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 99 | 51% |
| 2004 | 81 | 59% |
| 2003 | 96 | 39% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 13% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 10% |
| 1997 | 9 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 21 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria
19 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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