Ford Crown Victoria Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 341 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Ford Crown Victoria across 16 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (99). The words owners use most often: “lighting control” (18% of reports).
- 341exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $720typical repair cost reported by owners
- 51%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Lighting control: mentioned in 63 of 341 complaints (18%)
- Headlights failed: mentioned in 43 of 341 complaints (13%)
- High beams: mentioned in 23 of 341 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the Ford Crown Victoria at $720, and half of them between $700 and $990.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 256 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 341 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 4 a fire.
Ford Crown Victoria exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Crown Victoria | 1 | 4% | 111,566 |
| 2010 Crown Victoria | 1 | 8% | 50,000 |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% | 121,924 |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% | 116,000 |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 2 | 4% | 86,754 |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 99 | 51% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 81 | 59% | 92,000 |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 96 | 39% | 116,000 |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 3 | 5% | 117,500 |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 11 | 13% | 170,000 |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 10 | 7% | 95,348 |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 12 | 10% | 24,380 |
| 1997 Crown Victoria | 9 | 3% | 100,000 |
| 1996 Crown Victoria | 3 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 1995 Crown Victoria | 9 | 4% | 73,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Exterior lighting:headlights
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.
Risk: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the headlights had become intermittently inoperable while driving at night. The contact personally replaced the fuses and undisclosed parts, per the information found online; however, the failure persisted. The odometer was…
The contact's father owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the headlamps would flash and failed to turn on or to turn off as intended. The contact stated that the failure initially occurred intermittently, but the headlights had become completely inoperable. The vehicle was not…
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…
Safety recall for the LCM was repaired by lameroux Ford in Brookfield but the bypass was not preformed and the lcm is still acting up. Called and they want to charge me to look at the work they failed to do properly. Brought it to another mechanic who verified the LCM was not bypassed.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Crown Victorias have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 341 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Ford Crown Victoria. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Crown Victoria exterior lighting?
Yes: 1 safety recall list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the Ford Crown Victoria?
Owners report a typical cost of $720 (half paid between $700 and $990), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Ford Crown Victoria?
The most frequent phrase is “lighting control”, in 63 of 341 complaints, followed by “headlights failed” (43).
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