2004 Ford Cvpi Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 74,166miles, 16 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Ford Cvpi (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2004 Ford Cvpi. The part named most often is wheels, with 9 complaints (53% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and exterior lighting (4). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 19% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74,166 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Wheels complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the interior/under dash filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Wheels9 53%
- Electrical system5 29%
- Exterior lighting4 24%
- Engine cooling1 5.9%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
- Steering1 5.9%
Example complaints
Wheels: “Police officer on a traffic stop. Left rear tire suddenly went flat while stopped. Flat tire changed by local service station roadside assistance. Wheel/tire taken to public works garage for repair. Examination of wheel/tire by mechanic finds a crack in steel wheel. Further examination of wheel with tire removed reveals crack is 17 long and approximately 1/8 wide along weld area. Cracked wheel is still in the possession of the vernon hills public works department.”
NHTSA complaint #10165733, filed 2006-08, 40,755 milesElectrical system: “Purchased 2004 CVPI directly from local police department. Took car out that night, approximately 5 minutes into the drive, the headlights go out. All other lights remain on including all interior and exterior lights excluding headlamps. I manually turned the lights off then on and this did not solve the problem. It was still light enough I was able to return home, and upon using my turning signal, the headlights came back on unexplainable. All indicators lead to the lighting control module that is causing the defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10266757, filed 2009-04, 91,925 milesExterior lighting: “The headlamps on this vehicle shut off after lights have been turned on for about 25 seconds and will not come back on, occasionally they will stay on and then will shut off while driving. I've had this problem looked at by several shops and have been told that the lcm module is faulty and that it needs to be replaced. This part is very expensive, and the fact that Ford does not want to address this shows their lack of concern for public safety. This issue is a major safety issue and I can't believe that Ford does not take responsibility for this problem as it appears to be widespread.”
NHTSA complaint #10444385, filed 2012-01, 113,000 milesEngine cooling: “Catalytic converter fire(s) three occurred on this 2004 Ford crown victoria the first one occurred sept. 3,2005 and the 2nd fire occurred on april 24,2006, and the 3rd fire on may 1,2006. Park avenue Ford in tenafly nj is the dealership that supposedly replaced the catalytic converter after the first fire. Car was brought back to them after each of the 3 fires. The floor pan became so hot that the floor mats and seat bottoms and floor insulation ignited and started burning. The dealership never even replaced the scorched floor insulation . …”
NHTSA complaint #10156563, filed 2006-05, 14,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
19% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 63,796 and 101,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V079000Mar 6, 2007WheelsCovers: Ford Cvpi 2003–2005
On certain police 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.
- 05V206000May 9, 2005Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dashCovers: Ford Cvpi 2003–2005, Crown Victoria 2003–2005
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…
Recall details for the 2004 Ford Cvpi → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA04034Fracture of the steel wheel rimClosed · Dec 21, 2004
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2004 Ford Cvpi.
Other model years of the Ford Cvpi
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20 | 71,200 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 17 | 74,166 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 78 | 85,333 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Ford Cvpi have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2004 Ford Cvpi as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Ford Cvpi is reported most often?
Wheels is named most often, in 9 complaints (53% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.
Has the 2004 Ford Cvpi been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Ford Cvpi reported?
Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74,166 miles and the middle half falls between 63,796 and 101,000 miles; 19% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.