2003 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls

What To Do If Your Crown Victoria Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 2003 Crown Victoria take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2003 Crown Victoria Recalls

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced JUNE 13 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E056000
  • Number Affected 58,640

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E056000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Recall for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced MAY 09 2005
  • NHTSA Reference #05V206000
  • Number Affected 132,800

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V206000 »

• SUSPENSION:REAR Recall for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced JULY 07 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V328000
  • Number Affected 47,314

  Summary: Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.

  Consequence: This could lead to early bearing failure and ultimately to axle shaft fracture. In the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would lose drive function and would coast to a stop. Loss of drive function could lead to a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. The recall began on July 15, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V328000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 06 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V472000
  • Number Affected 4,218

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: If the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V472000 »

• WHEELS Recall for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 05 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V279000
  • Number Affected 29,946

  Summary: On certain police and taxi 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.

  Consequence: The cracks can ultimately result in rapid air loss from the tire and could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the four road wheels and spare wheel with the manufacturing date codes of August 18, 2001 through September 22, 2002. In addition, Ford is providing extended warranty coverage for wheels on 2003 Crown Victoria police interceptor and taxis built from October 1, 2002 through April 29, 2003. These wheels are exhibiting cracks at a substantially lower rate than those wheels included in the recall. Owner notification began on August 8, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V279000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 15 2002
  • NHTSA Reference #02I003000
  • Number Affected 350,000

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02I003000 »