2004 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 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.

• 15V861000Dec 22, 2015296,004 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: 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.

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• 05V206000May 9, 2005132,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
  Covers: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE15028Loss of headlightsClosed · Aug 10, 2015
• DP15002Loss of headlamp/exterior lightingClosed · Apr 1, 2015
• PE14021Steering Column Shaft ObstructionClosed · Jul 7, 2014
• PE08066Loss of headlight functionClosed · Nov 26, 2008
• RQ04007Fracture of the steel wheel rimClosed · Aug 2, 2004

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