2001 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2003
Reported issue: 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 fiberglass wrap on the tank weakening the tank.
Possible consequence: If the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 2001, F-150 2001, Excursion 2001 +10 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford crown victoria built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. Lincoln town cars built…
Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began july 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time…
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 2001, Lincoln Town CAR 2001, Mercury Grand Marquis 2001 +1 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: minivans and passenger vehicles. A restraint control module (rcm) or a side or front crash sensor may have been assembled with one or more of the screws that mount the circuit board in the housing missing. If some or all of the screws are missing, the performance of the occupant restrains could be affected.
Possible consequence: In some cases, less than the intended level of protection in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rcm and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them.
- Air bagsCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 2001, Lincoln Town CAR 2001, Mercury Grand Marquis 2001 +1 more
Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles, limousines, and mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (rcm). In some cases, the rcm does not recognize certain system faults that could result in an air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner unexpectedly activating during the self-test sequence at vehicle start-up.
Possible consequence: This condition could result in personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rcm in these vehicles. Owner notification began september 14, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA investigations
- EA05004Front seat belt buckle assemblyClosed · Feb 17, 2005
- RQ04011Front seat belt buckle assemblyClosed · Oct 22, 2004
- EA03001Cng tank explosionClosed · Jan 27, 2003
- PE02071Cng tank exploding in a fireClosed · Oct 1, 2002
- DP02007FUEL-FED FIRESClosed · Aug 22, 2002
- SQ01014Post rear end collision firesClosed · Nov 27, 2001
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.