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US recalls (2)
Exterior lighting: headlights
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 and remedy
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.
Electrical system: wiring, interior/under dash
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Electrical
2015-12-21 · campaign 2015-610
On certain vehicles, a defect in the Lighting Control Module could cause the headlight high and low beams to become inoperative without warning, causing the headlights to revert to reduced-voltage daytime running light function. This would cause a reduction in lighting output, potentially increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the Lighting Control Module.
Wheels
2007-03-02 · campaign 2007-055
The wheels of certain Police Interceptor vehicles may crack, particularly when exposed to severe loading in high speed pursuit situations. Often cracked wheels can be identified as a result of slow air leaks, steering wheel nibble, or difficulty or inability to properly balance a wheel and tire assembly. In time, the cracks could propagate circumferentially and lead to sudden air loss, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the wheels.
Other
2005-05-16 · campaign 2005-146
On certain Police Interceptors and Commercial Heavy Duty (Taxi) vehicles, the dash outer sound insulator could sag and possibly contact the surface of the light-off catalyst. If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odour, or smoke which may result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will remove a section of the dash outer sound insulator above the light-off catalysts and replace that portion with a redesigned insulating material that has an aluminium outer layer and a full adhesive backing.
Owner complaints (138)
Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (2 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 32 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 53).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Exterior lighting | 81 | |
| Electrical system | 23 | |
| Steering | 19 | |
| Wheels | 9 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Ford Crown Victoria version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Crown Victoria 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Crown Victoria CNG 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 12 | 17 | 14 | $3,300 |
| Crown Victoria Police 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
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