Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V206000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/26/2002 to 12/24/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 132800 | 06/03/2005 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/09/2005 | 05/09/2005 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 recall no. 05s032. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 042123 | 11/01/2004 | 10013386 | Charging system - high output generator now available for servicing 2003 police interceptor vehicles. *tt | 04/18/2005 | |
| 042111 | 11/01/2004 | 10013381 | Malfunction indicator lampand p0460 dtc in memory. *eh | 04/18/2005 | |
| 18383 | 01/01/2005 | 10013321 | Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt | 04/14/2005 | |
| 04174 | 09/06/2004 | 10013116 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 041515 | 08/09/2004 | 10011160 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442. *tt | 01/06/2005 | |
| 18222 | 10/01/2004 | 10010733 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0460 in continuous memory. oasis. *tt | 12/07/2004 | |
| 04136 | 12/27/2004 | 042515 | 10009320 | Diagnostic trouble code b1342 (restraints control module (rcm) fault. *tt update. *tt | 09/22/2004 |
| 17809 | 05/01/2004 | 10008568 | A no crank/no start. connector c192 or c146 not fully connected. *tt | 08/05/2004 | |
| 16386 | 11/01/2002 | 10008323 | Procedure to enable/disable courtesy lamps, when doors are opened (dark mode). *tt | 07/27/2004 | |
| 16379 | 11/01/2002 | 10008318 | Battery lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1246 under investigation (qsf). *tt | 07/27/2004 | |
| 17745 | 05/01/2004 | 17791 | 10008241 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1233 with possile driveability or no start condition. *tt | 07/23/2004 |
| 0476 | 01/01/2004 | 10008204 | Noise-climate control-register vent rattle with a/c blower on. *mj | 07/23/2004 | |
| 17876 | 06/01/2004 | 10008266 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 or p0456. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 17611 | 03/01/2004 | 10007398 | Low charging system voltage after extended idle. *tt | 06/17/2004 | |
| 17295 | 10/01/2003 | 10004937 | Flickering electronic instrument cluster display, electronic automatic temperature control display, radio display, and/or overhead console display. *tt | 01/20/2004 | |
| 17101 | 09/01/2003 | 10004044 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) light on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1405 or p1406 with no other dtcs. *tt | 11/17/2003 | |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 16996 | 07/01/2003 | 10003855 | Police interceptor may exhibit low charging system voltage at idle. *tt | 11/04/2003 | |
| 03142 | 12/08/2003 | 03142 | 10003742 | Battery warning lamp on with a diagnostic trouble code p1246 (generator load input failed) in the powertrain control module (pcm). *tt | 10/29/2003 |
| 16777 | 04/01/2003 | 10002661 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) p0113 (intake air temperature sensor 1 circuit high input), p0114 (intake air temperature sensor 1 intermittent/erratic), or p1112 (intake air temperature circuit interm | 09/10/2003 | |
| 02151 | 08/05/2002 | 635964 | Some police interceptors built before 5/23/2002 may have the tan and pink wires into electrical connector c2232d in the incorrect pin locations. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 04144 | 01/01/2004 | 10009326 | Ignition lock cylinder binding on police interceptors built before 10/31/2003. *tt | 09/23/2004 | |
| 17737 | 04/01/2004 | 10008237 | Ignition switch binding. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/06/2012 | 125649 | ||
| I have a 2003 ford crown victoria police interceptor that has faulty lcm that causes the headlights to turn off (short out) while driving. this has happened at least 40 times since i bought this automobile in february 2012 and has caused me to pullover in dark dangerous situations. i researched the problem on the internet and the solution pointed to a faulty lcm. i had to bang on the lcm each time to get the lights to turn back on. these lcms have never been recalled even though the problem and solution is all over the internet. i'm afraid someone will have to get hurt or killed in an accident before nhtsa will force a recall. i am asking that this part be recalled immediately. thank you | |||
| 02/09/2009 | 77000 | ||
| 2003 crown victoria, was using vehicle for commercial use during the night hours, when experienced intermittent low beams, closer examination found that the lcm lighting control module, located above brake pedal had heated up to a temperature from high resistance of soldered contact joints not supporting required voltage for low beams when turned on. it is only when the joints cool that the lights would come on only to end in going off when heating back up. for the cost of the lcm at 400 bux used, i was forced to bypass the lcm by installing a toggle and later the high beam function ceased to operate, which then i added a second toggle for the high beam feature. the a/c has to be intregrated on the same board as the a/c comp only kicks on approx. 15 min after engine is warm, rather than on demand. this is a definite factory defect as the 03 is totally different from the 02, and most likely wasn't adequately tested for the market. this defect needs attention as the danger here is without the lights a collision may occur, and or using a high beam as a substitute may and blind opposing traffic causing a collision. | |||
| 12/25/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Headlights shut off while driving at night, no way to illuminate the roadway. hour later they came back on. failure continues intermitently for a month now lights do not work at all. major safety issue. had mechanic review and told lcm needed replaced, this part failure also causes the digital climate control to not operate (meaning no defroster, no heat, no a/c), the dome lights, and vanity lights not to work. only way to drive at night is to hold the flash to pass on constantly which again is a hazard with both hands unable to be on the steering wheel. | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 156000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford crown victoria. the contact stated that the light control module failed. the contact was traveling down a mountain road when the light failed. the headlights and the high beam headlights were both inoperable. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was confirmed that the light control module failed and needed to be replaced. in addition, the contact stated that the rear axle bearing would exhibit a very loud noise when driving. the contact stated that there was a manufacturer | |||
| 12/02/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford crown victoria. the contact stated the light control module failed on the vehicle. the contact was traveling down a mountain road when the light failed. the head lights would not work with the high beams on either. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was confirmed that the light control module had failed. the contact the rear axle bearing makes a very loud noise when driving. the contact feels this is a safety issue because it could fail at any time. the contact stated that both these components are under recall for the police version of this year model, but not regular models. the current mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 156,000.rl | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 54000 | ||
| 2003 ford crown victoria lighting control module fails without warning and causes headlights to go out. cost to repair seems to be $500. for the module and $200-300 for installation. after researching the internet for a reason, it seems to be a very common problem for this module to fail. | |||
| 06/22/2010 | 41541 | ||
| 2003 crown victoria lsx, 41,541 miles, well maintained. headlights turned on during night driving will shut off on their own without notice while vehicle is traveling along the roadway. no warning. just darkness where there was light. a very dangerous situation that forces a pull off to the side of the roadway with or without a shoulder for emergency stopping. the headlights return to their on position without doing anything manually to the switches or ignition. time frame for this automated off and on operation varies. no set pattern observed for this occurrence. mechanic relates that the light control module, (lcm) will need replacement. for a component inside the passenger compartment that is not exposed to the elements, on a vehicle with under 42,000 miles, this is an unacceptable out of warranty cost to be born by myself and others for a safety issue that seems to be caused by a computer board relay that is defective. the replacement part is several hundred dollars. i could see the headlamps themselves burning out, or a fuse, but not a component that is needed to make them light up in the first place. as of this time, i understand that your department has not issued a recall for this defective item that is central for the safe operation of this vehicle during the hours after dusk and before dawn. seems that the problem was built into the vehicle by running the headlamp controller through a defective circuit board that is part of a overly expensive total part called the lcm. night driving requires illumination properly controlled by the driver and vehicle systems. not rocket science, just lights on and lights off when switched. control by the night illumination system to toggle the lights on and off when the switch is in an on position is a defect that must be addressed. until it is, the replacement part needed is also defective. the original factory part is still installed and may be inspected. air and oil filters have been replaced. | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 74000 | 1 | |
| On july 10 my wife and grand son were returning to our florida home from an amusement park about an hours ride when the head lights went out on my 03 ford crown vic. she was able to pull over and after 30 minutes trying different ideas the light did come on and she was able to drive home fortunately with the lights staying on, it was a nerve racking experience for them. since then it has done it on several occasions during the day as i run with my lights on during daylight hours. i have since found that it is the lcm unit(light control module) that controls the lights in this 03 crown vic and the 04,05 models. i know that you had an investigation into this recurring problem and closed it when you did not warrant a recall even after many complaints, some of them very scary on dark back roads. i think you would have to have it happen to you to know what its all about. what will it take a highway death to have this problem look at in a proper manner? i just can believe that this is not a serious recall item. just try shutting your light off on a narrow back road at 30 mph to just get an idea of what it all about, you will be putting them back on real quick, not something you can do when the lcm fails. thank you for your time reading my e-mail. *tr | |||
| 06/04/2009 | 129365 | 1 | |
| 2003 ford crown victoria headlamps shut off while driving on interstate at 70 mph was told by ford motor company no recall exists for (lcm) unit {lighting control module} that is defective and headlamps can go off at anytime & will not work in manual or automatic operation positions, this could lead to a serious accident! *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 05/10/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2003 crown victoria caught on fire near the fuel injection system. *ts this was a police vehicle. the vehicle was started the turned off so the officer could go back inside the station to retrieve something. a few minutes later a firefighter noticed heavy black smoke coming from underneath the engine compartment. the origin of the fire appeared to be in the area of the alternator and in the area of the fuel injection system. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 12/02/2004 | 1500 | 7 | 08/29/2004 |
| The wiring harness for the horn as well as for inside dashboard and dome lights was defective upon purchase when new. the dashboard and dome lighting was corrected by the dealer on the first try with no more problems. however, the horn wiring, etc. was repaired under warranty five different times and i have paid out of pocket for two more repairs. the problem is still not repaired. the horn starts blowing spontaneously without warning when the car is sitting and stopped and also when running. it blows continuously until getting under the hood and disconnecting the wiring. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/02/2004 | 1500 | 7 | 08/29/2004 |
| The wiring harness for the horn as well as for inside dashboard and dome lights was defective upon purchase when new. the dashboard and dome lighting was corrected by the dealer on the first try with no more problems. however, the horn wiring, etc. was repaired under warranty five different times and i have paid out of pocket for two more repairs. the problem is still not repaired. the horn starts blowing spontaneously without warning when the car is sitting and stopped and also when running. it blows continuously until getting under the hood and disconnecting the wiring. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 06/12/2006 | 41000 | 1 | 11/02/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving, the windshield wipers and the wash was operating on its own. the radio made a crackling noise and the reception came in and out. the dashboard lights intermittently illuminated. also, the contact smelled plastic or rubbing burning however, no smoke was present. there is a nhtsa recall, #05v206000, regarding the electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash. the vin was not included in the recall. updated 06/27/06. *jb | |||