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2004 Ford Crown Victoria recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 154
Latest campaign: Dec 22, 2015

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	Dec 22, 2015	15V861000
Wheels	1	Mar 6, 2007	07V079000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jun 13, 2006	06E056000
Electrical system	1	May 9, 2005	05V206000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 22, 2015Latest campaign


Dec 22, 201515V861000	Exterior lighting: headlights A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V861000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Crown Victoria Campaign NHTSA 15V861000 · Dec 22, 2015
Mar 6, 200707V079000	Wheels THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V079000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 BASED ON THE WHEEL PART NUMBER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-343-5338. Filed under Cvpi Campaign NHTSA 07V079000 · Mar 6, 2007
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. Filed under Crown Victoria Campaign NHTSA 06E056000 · Jun 13, 2006
May 9, 200505V206000	Electrical system: wiring interior/under dash IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V206000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Crown Victoria, Cvpi Campaign NHTSA 05V206000 · May 9, 2005

Merged from NHTSA model names: Crown Victoria, Cvpi. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component154

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

154Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Exterior lighting	85	55	0	1	0
Electrical system	28	18	0	2	0
Steering	20	13	1	0	2
Wheels	18	12	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	9	6	1	3	1
Power train	6	4	0	0	0
Suspension	4	3	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	3	1	0	0
Fuel system	4	3	0	0	0
Gasoline	4	3	0	0	0
Structure	3	2	0	0	0
Tires	3	2	0	0	0
Engine	2	1	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	1	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	1	0	0	0

4 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
“Taillight failure and corner light failure likely caused by faulty wiring as mentioned in 2015 lcm recall”
Filed 09/12/2022 · ODI 11483992
Steering
“I was informed by my mechanic that my steering column shaft needs to be replaced on my 2004 primary vehicle. Ford says they do not have a recall and will not cover the service.”
Filed 02/08/2022 · ODI 11450920
Wheels
“The good year eagle sport tires tore apart on a short trip to the grocery store and caused the car to be unsafe to drive.”
Filed 01/07/2021 · ODI 11386905

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2004 Ford Crown Victoria recall questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recent, 15V861000 (reported December 22, 2015), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 85 complaints out of 154 filed with NHTSA (55%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 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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