CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 4 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (82 reports).
2004 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 2004 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Problem areas named in the 138 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 82 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Wheels | 9 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
What owners report
Taillight failure and corner light failure likely caused by faulty wiring as mentioned in 2015 lcm recall
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. I have a recall for THE SAME ISSUE for my (not currently driving) 2005 Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor made in the SAME LOCATION (St. Thomas). 2005 Manufacturer Recall Number 13S08, NHTSA Recall Number 13V385000). The recall includes cars originally sold in NH (both of mine) and says: SEVERE CORROSION CAN SEIZE THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WHICH MAY CAUSE THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO COLLAPSE AND THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER BEARING TO SEPARATE. Safety Risk: IF THE LOWER BEARING SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPE
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. THE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED ON JUNE 2019 AND PURCHASED OCTOBER 2019 AND BY JANUARY 3RD OF 2021 THEY WERE FLAT AND CHEWED UP WITH ONLY AROUND 13,000 MILES ON THEM EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE 50,000 MILE TIRES. THIS COMPLAINT IS INVOLVING THE GOODYEAR TIRES THAT WERE ON THE CAR AND THE ONE THAT FAILED AND WAS CHEWED UP DESPITE LOW MILES AND RECENTLY MANUFACTURED/MADE WITHIN THE LAST 19 MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT AFTER THE TIRE WAS DISCOVERED CHEWED UP THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS IN NEED OF REPAIR AS THE TIRE CAUSED DAMAGE. THE BRAKES WERE NOT RESPONSIVE
THE NEAD LIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 65 MILES A HOUR STOPED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIWAY SHUT OFF THE CAR PLAYED WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON BUT NOW THEY WILL NOT SHUT OFF SO THE BATTERY MUST BE DICONECTED WHEN NOT IN USE WORKING ON FINDING A REPAIR SHOP T FIX IT
2004 FORD CROWN VIC HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. I ORDERED AND REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND MY HEADLIGHTS STILL DON'T WORK. I CAN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT ANYMORE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT A RECALL AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK.
2004 Ford Crown Victoria questions
Does the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria: Headlights May Fail Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria?
Based on 138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (82), Electrical System (23), Steering (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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.