2003 Ford Crown Victoria Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,725miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 3% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,725 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was approaching a traffic light at aprox. 25 MPH. When I applied the brakes, the car did not slow down. I again applied the brakes and there was a loud screeching noise as if I had slammed on the brakes..which I had not done. The car continued to roll forward even though I had the brake pedal fully engaged.”
NHTSA complaint #10062558, filed 2004-03, 7,450 miles“- the contact stated that the 2003 Crown Victoria police interceptor had a recall 04v328000 that was repaired 08/24/04 for the rear suspension. He stated that this was the second failure. While driving at 45 MPH on the parkway the vehicle lost power. The vehicle would not regain speed and he coasted down the hill to the auto dealership. He heard a screeching noise coming from the rear axle. On that day he was taking the vehicle to have the recall repaired. The contact stated that the recall was repaired, and there were no problems with the vehicle until 02/27/07. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184195, filed 2007-03, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 30 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the rear driver's side brakes locked when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact attempted to brake to avoid an oncoming vehicle, but the brake pedal extended to the floor. He crashed into a fence and struck another vehicle. He did not sustain any major injuries. A police report was filed. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10249049, filed 2008-11, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017556Jan 1, 2005Numerous anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) dtcs, such as c1145, c1155, c1165, c1175, c1296, c1297, c1298, c1299 and c1222.
- 10014077Dec 13, 2004Numerous anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 57 | 20% |
| 1996 | 31 | 11% |
| 1995 | 33 | 13% |
| 1994 | 24 | 13% |
| 1993 | 25 | 14% |
| 1992 | 74 | 24% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 12% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
96 complaintsWheels
42 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology