Vehicle Recalls & Defects
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria NHTSA Vehicle Recall Details |
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria Overview |
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| Class: | Fullsize Cars |
| Seating Capacity: | 6 |
| Curb Weight: | 4057 |
| Wheelbase: | 114.7 |
| EPA city/hwy: | 18/26 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.0 |
| Drivetrain: | Rear Wheel Drive |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 06E056000 |
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| Make: | FORD | Model: | CROWN VICTORIA | Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer: | Ufi Filters Usa |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 06E056000 | Recall Date: | 06/13/2006 |
| Component: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 58640 |
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. |
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. |
| Notes: | FORD CROWN VICTORIA |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 06E056000 |
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| Make: | FORD | Model: | CROWN VICTORIA | Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer: | Ufi Filters Usa |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 06E056000 | Recall Date: | 06/13/2006 |
| Component: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 58640 |
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. |
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. |
| Notes: | FORD CROWN VICTORIA |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 05V206000 |
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| Make: | FORD | Model: | CROWN VICTORIA | Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 05V206000 | Recall Date: | 05/09/2005 |
| Component: | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 132800 |
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. |
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. |
| Notes: | FORD CROWN VICTORIA 05S32 |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 04V328000 |
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| Make: | FORD | Model: | CROWN VICTORIA | Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 04V328000 | Recall Date: | 07/07/2004 |
| Component: | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 47314 |
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. |
Remedy:
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. |
| Notes: | FORD CROWN VICTORIA 04S16 |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 03V472000 |
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| Make: | FORD | Model: | CROWN VICTORIA | Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 03V472000 | Recall Date: | 11/06/2003 |
| Component: | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 4218 |
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. |
Remedy:
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. |
| Notes: | FORD CROWN VICTORIA 03S08 |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 03V279000 |
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| Make: | FORD | Model: | CROWN VICTORIA | Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 03V279000 | Recall Date: | 08/05/2003 |
| Component: | WHEELS |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 29946 |
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. |
Remedy:
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. |
| Notes: | FORD CROWN VICTORIA 03S05 |
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NHTSA Campaing ID Number 02I003000 |
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| Make: | FORD | Model: | CROWN VICTORIA | Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
| NHTSA Campaing ID Number: | 02I003000 | Recall Date: | 10/15/2002 |
| Component: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 350000 |
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. |
Remedy:
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. |
| Notes: | FORD CROWN VICTORIA 02B02 |
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