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2002 Ford Crown Victoria recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 103
Latest campaign: Oct 6, 2015

Recall summary by component5

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Jun 13, 2006	06E056000 02I003000
Fuel system, other	2	Nov 6, 2003	03V472000 02V249000
Steering	1	Oct 6, 2015	15E082000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 6, 2015Latest campaign


Oct 6, 201515E082000	Steering If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15E082000 What's wrong Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length. Risk If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5. Campaign NHTSA 15E082000 · Oct 6, 2015
Jun 13, 200606E056000	Fuel system, gasoline FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E056000 What's wrong CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED. Risk FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Remedy UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876. Campaign NHTSA 06E056000 · Jun 13, 2006
Nov 6, 200303V472000	Fuel system, other: storage tank assembly IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V472000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 03V472000 · Nov 6, 2003
Oct 15, 200202I003000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly SOME HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES HAVE RESULTED IN FUEL TANK PUNCTURES AND FIRES IN CVPI VEHICLES. DetailsHide details for campaign 02I003000 What's wrong IN ORDER TO ENHANCE POLICE OFFICE SAFETY, MODEL YEAR 1992-2003 CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR (CVPI) VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH SHIELDS DESIGNED TO HELP PROTECT THE FUEL TANK IN HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES. FORD ALSO WILL BE OFFERING AN OPTIONAL TRUNK PACKAGE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF SHARP-EDGED, HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THESE VEHICLES. Risk SOME HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES HAVE RESULTED IN FUEL TANK PUNCTURES AND FIRES IN CVPI VEHICLES. Remedy FORD HAS ADVISED US THAT SHIELD KITS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE LATE OCTOBER AND WILL BE INSTALLED ON POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES AT NO COST. THE OPTIONAL TRANK PACKAGE WILL BE AVAILABLE BY THE END OF 2002. FORD HAS ESTABLISHED A NEW WEB SITE AT WWW.CVPI.COM TO ANSWER ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFE USE OF CPVI VEHICLES. Campaign NHTSA 02I003000 · Oct 15, 2002
Sep 6, 200202V249000	Fuel system, other: storage tank assembly A GAS LEAK OF SUFFICIENT QUANTITY CONCENTRATED IN AN AREA TO CREATE A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V249000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS MODEL VEHICLES, A T-FITTING THAT CONNECTS FUEL TANKS #3 AND #4 CAN DEVELOP A LEAK WHEN THE SOLENOID VALVES ARE ENERGIZED, SUCH AS WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION OR DURING REFUELING. Risk A GAS LEAK OF SUFFICIENT QUANTITY CONCENTRATED IN AN AREA TO CREATE A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED "T" FITTING ON #4 FUEL TANK AND TESTED FOR LEAKAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. Campaign NHTSA 02V249000 · Sep 6, 2002

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component103

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103Complaints filed

11Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Suspension	13	13	1	0	2
Electrical system	11	11	1	2	0
Service brakes	11	11	1	0	0
Power train	11	11	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	10	10	0	1	0
Fuel system	10	10	1	2	0
Hydraulic	9	9	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	9	9	3	1	0
Gasoline	9	9	1	2	0
Air bags	7	7	4	0	4
Steering	6	6	0	0	0
Structure	5	5	1	0	0
Visibility	5	5	0	0	0
Wheels	4	4	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	3	0	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Crown Victoria, Cvpi.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“..”
Filed 08/20/2025 · ODI 11682007
Engine
“Driving down the roadway at 55 mph a spark plug in cylinder 2 blow out. The car started making a popping noise and started to lose power. After a while the car shut off. The car was able to restart and be driven home.”
Filed 01/24/2022 · ODI 11448585
Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford crown victoria. While driving approximately 45 mph and attempting to make a turn, the turn signals and headlights failed to work, except when the brake pedal was depressed.”
Filed 08/30/2016 · ODI 10899549

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2002 Ford Crown Victoria recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recent, 15E082000 (reported October 6, 2015), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, other (2), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 13 complaints out of 103 filed with NHTSA (13%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Ford Crown Victoria?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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