2004 Ford Cvpi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cvpi years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Ford Cvpi. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Cvpi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (9 complaints, 53%), typically at around 67,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 9 | 53% | 67,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 29% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 24% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 65,194 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | 30,988 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 101,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Ford Cvpi recalls (2)
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.
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.
The headlamps on this vehicle shut off after lights have been turned on for about 25 seconds and will not come back on, occasionally they will stay on and then will shut off while driving. I've had this problem looked at by several shops and have been told that the lcm module is faulty and that it…
The headlights turn off when in use, intermittently. This happens even though the headlight switch is on. This is very dangerous. This problem developed at about 106,000 miles. It was temporarily corrected by having the relays in the ford lcm (lighting control module) replaced with a new headlight…
Lingering problem with 2004 ford crown victoria police interceptor wheels with suspected cracks. Meets all symptomology. Ford refuses to address the problem. *tr
I own a 2004 ford crown victoria. It has the well known lighting control module failure. The headlights go off for no reason while driving down the road. Ford needs to be held accountable and replace these modules under a recall. This can cause an accident. But of course, just like ford doesn't…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford cvpi. The contact stated that the wheels cracked in the rim near the weld line, which connects the rim to the disk. He had to place air in his tires weekly because the failure caused the tires to deflate. The manufacturer stated that they would not honor the recall…
Other Ford Cvpi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cvpi | 20 | 2 |
| 2004 | 17 | 2 |
| 2003 Cvpi | 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 2004 Ford Cvpi?
Owners most often report wheels, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford Cvpi?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.