2003 Ford Crown Victoria problems

“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.”

“THESE PARTICULAR WHEELS ON THE CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR WERE KNOWN TO CRACK, AND LEAK AIR, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THEY WERE RECALLED BY FORD, BUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT THAT PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, YAVAPAI-APACHE POLICE IN CAMP VERDE, AZ, NEVER HAD THEM REPLACED. I AM CONSTANTLY ADDING AIR TO MY TIRES. LUCKILY I HAVEN'T HAD A BLOWOUT. I WOULD SETTLE FOR A USED SET OF STOCK WHEELS(12 HOLE TYPE) TO REPLACE THE CURRENT 8 HOLE TYPE, SINCE I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL HUBCAPS ON THE VEHICLE”

“WHILE IN MOTION, CAR BEGAN MAKING A GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR. WHAT I THOUGH MIGHT BE A BAD TIRE OR FAILED BRAKE TURNED OUT TO BE A LEAKING REAR AXLE SEAL , DAMAGED AXLE SHAFTS AND BEARINGS. THIS IS THE EXACT RECALL UNDER 04S16 WHICH APPLIES TOWARD 2003 FLEET CV'S. FORD CONTINUALLY DISAPPOINTS AS I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. I HAD A SIMILAR INCIDENT WITH MY LCM (LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE)-- HAD TO PAY REPAIR AND SAVE RECEIPTS FOR 2 YEARS UNTIL FORD FESSED UP AND EXPANDED RECALL AND FINALLY GOT A REFUND. AS OF THIS INCIDENT, THE CAR IS A PASSENGER FAMILY VEHICLE IN GREAT SHAPE/CARE WITH APPROXIMATELY 110,000 MILES ON IT. 4.6 V8 ENGINE. I EXPECT A FULL REFUND FOR THIS REPAIR WHICH IS EFFECTING OTHERS AND COULD HAVE KILLED ME AND MY FAMILY. I CALLED 1(800)392-3673 FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND WAS TOLD TO TUCK MY RECEIPT IN WALLET AND WAIT TO SEE IF A RECALL IS EVER ISSUED. THEY DO IN FACT ACKNOWLEDGE EXACT ISSUE WITH P70, P71, P72--- JUST NOT MY P74. FORD, DO RIGHT BY YOUR PEOPLE! NO WONDER WHY MANY GO TO FOREIGN CARS. LET'S HOPE NHTSA AND FORD CAN RESTORE AMERICAN HOPE. ---NOT TO MENTION OUR LIVES ON THE ROAD.”

“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 for their safety recall only created safety problems with this car - namely the air bags may not work.”

“FIRST TAKA TAKE AIRBAG ON JAN.1ST 2008 I'M HIT A DEER AND I'M HAD TO REPLACE MY WHOLE FRONT EVEN THE HOOD THE ,AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN FACT IT IS STILL ON BUT THE BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE LIGHTS INSIDE MY TRUCK STAYS ON FOR 30 MINUTES AND THE ALARM WILL NOT SET AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. MY SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SOUNDS AS IF THE BRAKE CALIBER IS LOOSE WHEN MOVING YOU CAN HEAR IT WHEN TURNING I TOOK OFF THE WHEEL, AND I CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM”

“The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal coolant odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed there was corrosion and a crack near the intake and radiator hose. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”