2003 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2003 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.
- Exterior lighting › HeadlightsCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 2003–2005, Mercury Grand Marquis 2003–2005
Reported issue: 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. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.
Possible consequence: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dashCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 2003–2005, Cvpi 2003–2005
Reported issue: 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 exhaust system and the underbody, could sag and possibly contact the surface of the catalytic converter.
Possible consequence: If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire.
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.
- Suspension › RearCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 2003, Lincoln Town CAR 2003
Reported issue: Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.
Possible consequence: This could lead to early bearing failure and ultimately to axle shaft fracture. In the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would lose drive function and would coast to a stop. Loss of drive function could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. The recall began on july 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- 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.
- WheelsCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 2003, Cvpi 2003
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: The cracks can ultimately result in rapid air loss from the tire and could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 warranty coverage for wheels on 2003 crown victoria police interceptor and taxis built from october 1, 2002 through april 29…
NHTSA investigations
- PE15028Loss of headlightsClosed · Aug 10, 2015
- DP15002Loss of headlamp/exterior lightingClosed · Apr 1, 2015
- PE08066Loss of headlight functionClosed · Nov 26, 2008
- RQ04007Fracture of the steel wheel rimClosed · Aug 2, 2004
- PE04010Rear axle fractureClosed · Jan 22, 2004
- PE03009Fracture of the steel wheel rimClosed · Feb 25, 2003
- EA03001Cng tank explosionClosed · Jan 27, 2003
- PE02071Cng tank exploding in a fireClosed · Oct 1, 2002
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.