CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (96 reports).
2003 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
Headlights May Fail Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2003-2005 Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis vehicles built between October 2001 and August 2005 have a lighting control module (LCM) that can fail.
Most common 2003 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Problem areas named in the 249 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 96 |
| Wheels | 42 |
| Suspension | 27 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Tires | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
What owners report
I'm having problems with the lighting control module my high beam lights stop working. I see this year (2003) Ford crown Victoria has a recall for the lighting control module but mines isn't listed when I put in my VIN number and I wanted to see if mines can be listed. Also I would like to know why wasn't it listed on the recall list because this is a safety issue and very dangerous.
The contact's father owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the headlamps would flash and failed to turn on or to turn off as intended. The contact stated that the failure initially occurred intermittently, but the headlights had become completely inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V861000 (Exterior Lighting), which described the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I brought this vehicle into the dealership for safety recall 15s39. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to taking it in. When I received the vehicle back from the dealer they had admitted to not completing all the steps in the safety recall. Now that I have the vehicle the dealer returned it to me with the following issues: all of the interior and exterior lighting including the headlights do not work and the air bag light is illuminated. A supervisor at Ford customer service said they refuse to do anything about the new problems they caused. She stated that "well, it's a pretty old car." I don't think the age of the car should give Ford a pass to not fix a safety recall. The fix f
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that both headlights were inoperable. The contact stated that the headlights failed to function properly and had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lighting control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
When driving at night and early mornings my head lights and tail lights will randomly go out when my light switch is set to automatic. I can turn it on manually and then I have head lights and brakes but no running tail lights. Which is a major problem and safety hazard.
2003 Ford Crown Victoria questions
Does the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria: Headlights May Fail Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash; Suspension:Rear; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly; Wheels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria?
Based on 249 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (96), Wheels (42), Suspension (27).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.