2003 Ford Cvpi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cvpi years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Ford Cvpi. That is the most of any Cvpi model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (63 complaints, 81%), typically at around 84,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 78owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Ford Cvpi problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels problems | 63 | 81% | 84,100 | “wheel found” (30%) | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 10% | 134,799 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 6% | 61,717 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% | 134,414 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 180,040 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 128,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Ford Cvpi recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: On certain police 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.
Risk: 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 based on the wheel part number. The recall began on march 15, 2007. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-343-5338.
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Wheels
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fracture of the steel wheel rim (EA04034) — opened Dec 21, 2004, closed Mar 8, 2007, led to recall 07V079000.
- Fracture of the steel wheel rim (RQ04007) — opened Aug 2, 2004, closed Dec 20, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Air leaks out the back wheel every day after fill up gas it smells like gas inside car. *tr
I just read about the steering column recall on the crown vic, cvpi, and grand marquis 2005-2011 and i am not sure why the 2003-2004 models are not included. They have the same issues described in this recall. I had my 2003 cvpi in the shop less than a month ago due to some steering issues i'm…
I have steel wheels on my 2003 crown vic i received a recall notice from ford motor company stating that my wheels were part of a safety recall, the wheels are prone to welds breaking and rusting making them loose air and impossible to balance why steering wheel shakes i have had different tires…
Headlights go off while driving. Lcm is bad, $500.00 for part. Very very dangerous situation. I was expecting to see a recall notice. This is the second lcm for me! *kb
I just purchases and took possession of a 2003 ford crown victoria police interceptor. I drove the vehicle for a couple days during daylight hours with no issues. However, on the first night i drove the vehicle (well after sunset) i experienced numerous occurrences of the headlights going out…
Other Ford Cvpi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cvpi | 20 | 2 |
| 2004 Cvpi | 17 | 2 |
| 2003 | 78 | 3 |
| 2002 Cvpi | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Cvpi | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Cvpi | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Cvpi | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Cvpi | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Cvpi?
Owners most often report wheels, exterior lighting, tires problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 63 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford Cvpi?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Ford Cvpi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cvpi model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.