2004 Ford Crown Victoria Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 2% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“Auto A/C blend actuator, A/C switch failed cause no cold air / hot air ,it blow out from the vent. Cost $ 1800 to fix the problem. I have the same problem with the previous Ford vehicles. Friends also had the same. Does Ford realize that this is the common mechanic problem ? I had face rash because of the hot air blew from the dash vent in the summer.”
NHTSA complaint #10256051, filed 2009-01, 36,650 miles“The steering column tightens up periodically, results in hard steering, have been using wd40 to loosen up , noticed recall for 2005 model years and up. Blower motor shuts down periodically resulting in loss of vision from lack of defrosters, problem is a hard to reach connector plug underneath hood,tried cleaning,will not clear problem,no corrosion noticed.headlights repaired under recall, lighting control module replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10588498, filed 2014-05, 70,000 miles“Vehicle's windshield wipers activated in the off position and would not respond to operator's actions. Problem required removal of fuse 17 to stop wiper action. Problem manifested without warning. Diagnosed as faulty wiper motor due to poor drainage of upper and lower wiper trays at and around the location of the wiper motor. Solution required replacement of wiper motor; thorough cleaning of upper and lower wiper trays; replacement of weatherstrip along lower wiper tray; and replacement of screen and gasket over passenger-side air intake.”
NHTSA complaint #10626672, filed 2014-08, 180,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 18 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
81 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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