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15V861000 Dec 22, 2015 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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 ...

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Sep 12, 2022 Electrical System

Taillight failure and corner light failure likely caused by faulty wiring as mentioned in 2015 lcm recall

Sep 12, 2022 Exterior Lighting

Taillight failure and corner light failure likely caused by faulty wiring as mentioned in 2015 lcm recall

Sep 12, 2022 Electrical System

Taillight failure and corner light failure likely caused by faulty wiring as mentioned in 2015 lcm recall

Sep 12, 2022 Exterior Lighting

Taillight failure and corner light failure likely caused by faulty wiring as mentioned in 2015 lcm recall

Feb 8, 2022 Steering

I was informed by my mechanic that my steering column shaft needs to be replaced on my 2004 primary vehicle. Ford says they do not have a recall and will not cover the service. I have a recall for THE SAME ISSUE for my (not currently driving) 2005 Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor made in the SAME ...

Feb 8, 2022 Steering

I was informed by my mechanic that my steering column shaft needs to be replaced on my 2004 primary vehicle. Ford says they do not have a recall and will not cover the service. I have a recall for THE SAME ISSUE for my (not currently driving) 2005 Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor made in the SAME ...

Jan 7, 2021 Wheels 109,000 mi

THE GOOD YEAR EAGLE SPORT TIRES TORE APART ON A SHORT TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE AND CAUSED THE CAR TO BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED ON JUNE 2019 AND PURCHASED OCTOBER 2019 AND BY JANUARY 3RD OF 2021 THEY WERE FLAT AND CHEWED UP WITH ONLY AROUND 13,000 MILES ON THEM EVEN THOUGH THE...

Jan 7, 2021 Wheels 109,000 mi

THE GOOD YEAR EAGLE SPORT TIRES TORE APART ON A SHORT TRIP TO THE GROCERY STORE AND CAUSED THE CAR TO BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED ON JUNE 2019 AND PURCHASED OCTOBER 2019 AND BY JANUARY 3RD OF 2021 THEY WERE FLAT AND CHEWED UP WITH ONLY AROUND 13,000 MILES ON THEM EVEN THOUGH THE...

Dec 2, 2020 Exterior Lighting 117,000 mi

THE NEAD LIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 65 MILES A HOUR STOPED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIWAY SHUT OFF THE CAR PLAYED WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON BUT NOW THEY WILL NOT SHUT OFF SO THE BATTERY MUST BE DICONECTED WHEN NOT IN USE WORKING ON FINDING A REPAIR SHOP T FIX IT

Dec 2, 2020 Exterior Lighting 117,000 mi

THE NEAD LIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 65 MILES A HOUR STOPED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIWAY SHUT OFF THE CAR PLAYED WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON BUT NOW THEY WILL NOT SHUT OFF SO THE BATTERY MUST BE DICONECTED WHEN NOT IN USE WORKING ON FINDING A REPAIR SHOP T FIX IT

Oct 29, 2020 Exterior Lighting 124,000 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VIC HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. I ORDERED AND REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND MY HEADLIGHTS STILL DON'T WORK. I CAN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT ANYMORE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT A RECALL AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK.

Oct 29, 2020 Exterior Lighting 124,000 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VIC HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. I ORDERED AND REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND MY HEADLIGHTS STILL DON'T WORK. I CAN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT ANYMORE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT A RECALL AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK.

Sep 28, 2020 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. N...

Sep 28, 2020 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. N...

Jun 12, 2020 Electrical System 55,600 mi

WHAT HAPPENED IS THAT I GOT THE VIN REPORT ONLINE AND ASKED ABOUT RECALLS, FOUND 5 RECALLS, AND WENT TO THE NHTSA AND NOW YOU DO NOT TELL ME IF THE RECALLS WERE MADE OR THE PROBLEMS FIXED. *TR

Jun 12, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 55,600 mi

WHAT HAPPENED IS THAT I GOT THE VIN REPORT ONLINE AND ASKED ABOUT RECALLS, FOUND 5 RECALLS, AND WENT TO THE NHTSA AND NOW YOU DO NOT TELL ME IF THE RECALLS WERE MADE OR THE PROBLEMS FIXED. *TR

Jun 12, 2020 Exterior Lighting 55,600 mi

WHAT HAPPENED IS THAT I GOT THE VIN REPORT ONLINE AND ASKED ABOUT RECALLS, FOUND 5 RECALLS, AND WENT TO THE NHTSA AND NOW YOU DO NOT TELL ME IF THE RECALLS WERE MADE OR THE PROBLEMS FIXED. *TR

Jun 12, 2020 Electrical System 55,600 mi

WHAT HAPPENED IS THAT I GOT THE VIN REPORT ONLINE AND ASKED ABOUT RECALLS, FOUND 5 RECALLS, AND WENT TO THE NHTSA AND NOW YOU DO NOT TELL ME IF THE RECALLS WERE MADE OR THE PROBLEMS FIXED. *TR

Jun 12, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 55,600 mi

WHAT HAPPENED IS THAT I GOT THE VIN REPORT ONLINE AND ASKED ABOUT RECALLS, FOUND 5 RECALLS, AND WENT TO THE NHTSA AND NOW YOU DO NOT TELL ME IF THE RECALLS WERE MADE OR THE PROBLEMS FIXED. *TR

Jun 12, 2020 Exterior Lighting 55,600 mi

WHAT HAPPENED IS THAT I GOT THE VIN REPORT ONLINE AND ASKED ABOUT RECALLS, FOUND 5 RECALLS, AND WENT TO THE NHTSA AND NOW YOU DO NOT TELL ME IF THE RECALLS WERE MADE OR THE PROBLEMS FIXED. *TR

Aug 22, 2019 Steering 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MAN...

Aug 22, 2019 Steering 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MAN...

Jul 12, 2019 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE COMPLETELY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), BUT THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURE...

Jul 12, 2019 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE COMPLETELY FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), BUT THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURE...

Feb 12, 2019 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. THE FUSE WAS GOOD BUT I REPLACED IT ANYWAY. I ALSO REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Feb 12, 2019 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING. THE FUSE WAS GOOD BUT I REPLACED IT ANYWAY. I ALSO REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Sep 18, 2018 Steering 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING LINKAGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

Sep 18, 2018 Steering 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING LINKAGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

Aug 31, 2018 Electrical System 227,201 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AT COUNTRY FORD (888) 867-3993 (95 GOODMAN RD E, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPA...

Aug 31, 2018 Exterior Lighting 227,201 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AT COUNTRY FORD (888) 867-3993 (95 GOODMAN RD E, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPA...

Aug 31, 2018 Electrical System 227,201 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AT COUNTRY FORD (888) 867-3993 (95 GOODMAN RD E, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPA...

Aug 31, 2018 Exterior Lighting 227,201 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AT COUNTRY FORD (888) 867-3993 (95 GOODMAN RD E, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPA...

Aug 13, 2018 Power Train 200,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ALL THE SUDDEN I START HEARING THIS REAL LOUD NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER REAR AND ALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS ABS LIGHTS AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON . WELL I WAS TOLD IT WAS WHEEL SEALS COME TO GIND OUT THERE IS A BIT GROVE OUT OF SHAFT WHERR BEARING RIDES. AND SHAFT IS VERY WEEK

Aug 13, 2018 Steering 200,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ALL THE SUDDEN I START HEARING THIS REAL LOUD NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER REAR AND ALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS ABS LIGHTS AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON . WELL I WAS TOLD IT WAS WHEEL SEALS COME TO GIND OUT THERE IS A BIT GROVE OUT OF SHAFT WHERR BEARING RIDES. AND SHAFT IS VERY WEEK

Aug 13, 2018 Suspension 200,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ALL THE SUDDEN I START HEARING THIS REAL LOUD NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER REAR AND ALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS ABS LIGHTS AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON . WELL I WAS TOLD IT WAS WHEEL SEALS COME TO GIND OUT THERE IS A BIT GROVE OUT OF SHAFT WHERR BEARING RIDES. AND SHAFT IS VERY WEEK

Aug 13, 2018 Power Train 200,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ALL THE SUDDEN I START HEARING THIS REAL LOUD NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER REAR AND ALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS ABS LIGHTS AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON . WELL I WAS TOLD IT WAS WHEEL SEALS COME TO GIND OUT THERE IS A BIT GROVE OUT OF SHAFT WHERR BEARING RIDES. AND SHAFT IS VERY WEEK

Aug 13, 2018 Steering 200,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ALL THE SUDDEN I START HEARING THIS REAL LOUD NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER REAR AND ALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS ABS LIGHTS AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON . WELL I WAS TOLD IT WAS WHEEL SEALS COME TO GIND OUT THERE IS A BIT GROVE OUT OF SHAFT WHERR BEARING RIDES. AND SHAFT IS VERY WEEK

Aug 13, 2018 Suspension 200,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ALL THE SUDDEN I START HEARING THIS REAL LOUD NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER REAR AND ALL MY BRAKE LIGHTS ABS LIGHTS AND TRACTION LIGHTS CAME ON . WELL I WAS TOLD IT WAS WHEEL SEALS COME TO GIND OUT THERE IS A BIT GROVE OUT OF SHAFT WHERR BEARING RIDES. AND SHAFT IS VERY WEEK

May 23, 2018 Exterior Lighting 155,200 mi

THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE FAILED ONE NIGHT. THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WENT DIM AND MY SIGNALS WOULDN'T WORK ON THAT SIDE. EVENTUALLY THE ENTIRE THING FAILED AND THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE CLICKING FROM THE MODULE.

May 23, 2018 Exterior Lighting 155,200 mi

THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE FAILED ONE NIGHT. THE PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WENT DIM AND MY SIGNALS WOULDN'T WORK ON THAT SIDE. EVENTUALLY THE ENTIRE THING FAILED AND THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE CLICKING FROM THE MODULE.

Mar 5, 2018 Electrical System 152,500 mi

HORN,CRUSE CONTROL,AND OTHER FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL HAVE FAILED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING. UNKNOWN REASON.

Mar 5, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 152,500 mi

HORN,CRUSE CONTROL,AND OTHER FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL HAVE FAILED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING. UNKNOWN REASON.

Mar 5, 2018 Unknown Or Other 152,500 mi

HORN,CRUSE CONTROL,AND OTHER FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL HAVE FAILED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING. UNKNOWN REASON.

Mar 5, 2018 Electrical System 152,500 mi

HORN,CRUSE CONTROL,AND OTHER FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL HAVE FAILED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING. UNKNOWN REASON.

Mar 5, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 152,500 mi

HORN,CRUSE CONTROL,AND OTHER FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL HAVE FAILED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING. UNKNOWN REASON.

Mar 5, 2018 Unknown Or Other 152,500 mi

HORN,CRUSE CONTROL,AND OTHER FUNCTIONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL HAVE FAILED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING. UNKNOWN REASON.

Feb 19, 2018 Structure 160,000 mi

CARS PAINT IS FLAKING OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD.

Feb 19, 2018 Structure 160,000 mi

CARS PAINT IS FLAKING OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD.

Feb 7, 2018 Structure

PAINT IS FLAKING.

Feb 7, 2018 Structure

PAINT IS FLAKING.

Jan 9, 2018 Exterior Lighting

MY CAR WAS RECALLED FOR A FAULTY LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE AND WAS REPAIRED IN JUNE 2014 BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. TODAY THE LIGHTS EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. FORD IS REFUSING TO REPAIR IT UNLESS WE PAY FULL PRICE FOR DIAGNOSTICS, PARTS AND SERVICE. I HAVE FOUND THAT ANOTHER RECALL WAS I...

Jan 9, 2018 Exterior Lighting

MY CAR WAS RECALLED FOR A FAULTY LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE AND WAS REPAIRED IN JUNE 2014 BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. TODAY THE LIGHTS EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. FORD IS REFUSING TO REPAIR IT UNLESS WE PAY FULL PRICE FOR DIAGNOSTICS, PARTS AND SERVICE. I HAVE FOUND THAT ANOTHER RECALL WAS I...

Jul 10, 2017 Exterior Lighting 127,152 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE RUNNING LIGHTS IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (THOMASVILLE FORD LINCOLN 1515 EAST JACKSON STREET, THOMASVILLE, GA 31792) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LCM HAR...

Jul 10, 2017 Exterior Lighting 127,152 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE RUNNING LIGHTS IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (THOMASVILLE FORD LINCOLN 1515 EAST JACKSON STREET, THOMASVILLE, GA 31792) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LCM HAR...

Jul 9, 2017 Electrical System Fire 126,800 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CROWN VICTORIA. FORD HAS A RECALL OUT FOR 2003-2005 GRAND MARQUIS AND CROWN VICTORIA'S FOR THEIR LIGHT CONTROL MODULE (LCM) BECAUSE OF SOLDERS BREAKING CAUSING EXTERIOR LIGHTING NOT TO WORK. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP (APRIL 22, 2017) TO HAVE SUCH RECALL DONE BECAUSE MY...

Jul 9, 2017 Electrical System Fire 126,800 mi

I HAVE A 2004 CROWN VICTORIA. FORD HAS A RECALL OUT FOR 2003-2005 GRAND MARQUIS AND CROWN VICTORIA'S FOR THEIR LIGHT CONTROL MODULE (LCM) BECAUSE OF SOLDERS BREAKING CAUSING EXTERIOR LIGHTING NOT TO WORK. I TOOK MY CAR TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP (APRIL 22, 2017) TO HAVE SUCH RECALL DONE BECAUSE MY...

Jun 24, 2017 Exterior Lighting

FORD SENT ME A WRITTEN SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 15S39 NHTSA 16V-861 INSTRUCTING ME TO APPROACH MY FORD DEALER TO OBTAIN INSTALLATION OF A LCM BYPASS KIT THAT WILL CORRECT A POTENTIAL HEADLIGHT PROBLEM. I RECEIVED EARLIER LETTERS INFORMING ME THAT FORD WAS SEARCHING FOR A FIX. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEAL...

Jun 24, 2017 Exterior Lighting

FORD SENT ME A WRITTEN SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 15S39 NHTSA 16V-861 INSTRUCTING ME TO APPROACH MY FORD DEALER TO OBTAIN INSTALLATION OF A LCM BYPASS KIT THAT WILL CORRECT A POTENTIAL HEADLIGHT PROBLEM. I RECEIVED EARLIER LETTERS INFORMING ME THAT FORD WAS SEARCHING FOR A FIX. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEAL...

Apr 18, 2017 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Apr 18, 2017 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Mar 12, 2017 Steering 130,000 mi

LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOOSE RUSTED FRONT END WOBBLES.

Mar 12, 2017 Steering 130,000 mi

LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOOSE RUSTED FRONT END WOBBLES.

Jan 4, 2017 Exterior Lighting 80,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE SAME FAILURE ONE YEAR AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FA...

Jan 4, 2017 Exterior Lighting 80,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE SAME FAILURE ONE YEAR AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FA...

Nov 2, 2016 Suspension

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. CONSUMER REQUESTS FOR INVESTIGATION/ACTION ON CONTINUED AXLE, BEARING FAILURES, DEFECTS (POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF CONTROL AND ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS TO PROTECT VICTIMS) COLLAPSE OF SAFETY RECALL SYSTEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FORD DID SOME RECALL WORK ON THE...

Nov 2, 2016 Exterior Lighting

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. CONSUMER REQUESTS FOR INVESTIGATION/ACTION ON CONTINUED AXLE, BEARING FAILURES, DEFECTS (POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF CONTROL AND ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS TO PROTECT VICTIMS) COLLAPSE OF SAFETY RECALL SYSTEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FORD DID SOME RECALL WORK ON THE...

Nov 2, 2016 Suspension

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. CONSUMER REQUESTS FOR INVESTIGATION/ACTION ON CONTINUED AXLE, BEARING FAILURES, DEFECTS (POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF CONTROL AND ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS TO PROTECT VICTIMS) COLLAPSE OF SAFETY RECALL SYSTEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FORD DID SOME RECALL WORK ON THE...

Nov 2, 2016 Exterior Lighting

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. CONSUMER REQUESTS FOR INVESTIGATION/ACTION ON CONTINUED AXLE, BEARING FAILURES, DEFECTS (POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF CONTROL AND ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS TO PROTECT VICTIMS) COLLAPSE OF SAFETY RECALL SYSTEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FORD DID SOME RECALL WORK ON THE...

Aug 28, 2016 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT COME ON

Aug 28, 2016 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT COME ON

Aug 24, 2016 Exterior Lighting 52,300 mi

HEAD LIGHTS NO LONGER ARE OPERATING. WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THEY WENT OUT AND WILL NOT GO ON AGAIN. HAVE TRIED TO HAVE THEM OPERATE AGAIN AND AGAIN AND NO LUCK. WHEN WILL RECALL PARTS BE AVAILABLE AS THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE AT NIGHT , IN FOG ,OR IN HEAVY RAIN.

Aug 24, 2016 Exterior Lighting 52,300 mi

HEAD LIGHTS NO LONGER ARE OPERATING. WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THEY WENT OUT AND WILL NOT GO ON AGAIN. HAVE TRIED TO HAVE THEM OPERATE AGAIN AND AGAIN AND NO LUCK. WHEN WILL RECALL PARTS BE AVAILABLE AS THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO OPERATE AT NIGHT , IN FOG ,OR IN HEAVY RAIN.

Jul 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting 159,506 mi

RECALL # 15S39, PERTAINING TO HEADLIGHT MODULE AND SOLDERING PROBLEMS CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR FUSE PROBLEMS AND BULBS BURNT OUT. NOT THE PROBLEM. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND 2 DEALERSHIPS. ALL SAID THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND T...

Jul 6, 2016 Exterior Lighting 159,506 mi

RECALL # 15S39, PERTAINING TO HEADLIGHT MODULE AND SOLDERING PROBLEMS CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT. IT HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR FUSE PROBLEMS AND BULBS BURNT OUT. NOT THE PROBLEM. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND 2 DEALERSHIPS. ALL SAID THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND T...

May 31, 2016 Wheels 119,000 mi

FORD RECALL FOR CRACKS IN POLICE INTERCEPTOR WHEELS THAT WAS CANCELLED AND REMOVED FROM OASIS DATABASE IF WHEELS ARE NOT ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE ANY LONGER. WHEEL IS MARKED WITH THE NUMBERS OF THE DEFECTIVE ONES AND HAS A VISIBLE CRACK AND CREAKS AND WON'T HOLD A BALANCE AND WOBBLES WHILE DRI...

May 31, 2016 Wheels 119,000 mi

FORD RECALL FOR CRACKS IN POLICE INTERCEPTOR WHEELS THAT WAS CANCELLED AND REMOVED FROM OASIS DATABASE IF WHEELS ARE NOT ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE ANY LONGER. WHEEL IS MARKED WITH THE NUMBERS OF THE DEFECTIVE ONES AND HAS A VISIBLE CRACK AND CREAKS AND WON'T HOLD A BALANCE AND WOBBLES WHILE DRI...

Apr 8, 2016 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THREE MANUFACTURER RECALLS THAT NEEDED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOT COMPLETED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE WHEEL WELLS HAD A PREMATURE LEAK O...

Apr 8, 2016 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THREE MANUFACTURER RECALLS THAT NEEDED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY WERE NOT COMPLETED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE WHEEL WELLS HAD A PREMATURE LEAK O...

Feb 23, 2016 Engine 116,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION: I WAS IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC. WITHOUT WARNING, MY ENGINE STARTED TO RACE FULL SPEED. (IN A CROWN VICTORIA, THAT'S VERY FAST). THE ONLY WAY TO SLOW IT WAS TO PUSH THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. FINALLY GOT IT PULLED OVER AND STOPPED. EVEN IN NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE RACED FULL ...

Feb 23, 2016 Engine 116,000 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION: I WAS IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC. WITHOUT WARNING, MY ENGINE STARTED TO RACE FULL SPEED. (IN A CROWN VICTORIA, THAT'S VERY FAST). THE ONLY WAY TO SLOW IT WAS TO PUSH THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. FINALLY GOT IT PULLED OVER AND STOPPED. EVEN IN NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE RACED FULL ...

Feb 11, 2016 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Feb 11, 2016 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Jan 14, 2016 Steering 174,000 mi

VEHICLE BECAME INCREASINGLY HARD TO STEER AT ALL SPEEDS OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL MONTHS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BIND AND BECOME STIFF AT MULTIPLE POSITIONS DURING TURNS, BUT COULD STILL BE STEERED WITH ADDITIONAL EFFORT. DURING LOW SPEED TURNING IT WOULD TAKE AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO ST...

Jan 14, 2016 Steering 174,000 mi

VEHICLE BECAME INCREASINGLY HARD TO STEER AT ALL SPEEDS OVER A PERIOD OF SEVERAL MONTHS. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BIND AND BECOME STIFF AT MULTIPLE POSITIONS DURING TURNS, BUT COULD STILL BE STEERED WITH ADDITIONAL EFFORT. DURING LOW SPEED TURNING IT WOULD TAKE AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO ST...

Sep 16, 2015 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

Sep 16, 2015 Steering 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

Sep 16, 2015 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

Sep 16, 2015 Steering 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A...

Aug 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Aug 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Aug 16, 2015 Structure 60,000 mi

TRUNK LID TORSION BAR FAILED, FORTUNATELY AFTER DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAD JUST REMOVED ITEMS FROM TRUNK. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE TRUNK LID ON THIS VEHICLE, WE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF THE TRUNK LID HAD FALLEN ON US.

Aug 16, 2015 Structure 60,000 mi

TRUNK LID TORSION BAR FAILED, FORTUNATELY AFTER DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAD JUST REMOVED ITEMS FROM TRUNK. DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE TRUNK LID ON THIS VEHICLE, WE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF THE TRUNK LID HAD FALLEN ON US.

Aug 11, 2015 Exterior Lighting 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH BEAMS HAD TO BE TURNED ON IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WA...

Aug 11, 2015 Exterior Lighting 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH BEAMS HAD TO BE TURNED ON IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WA...

Apr 17, 2015 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Apr 17, 2015 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ACTIVATED, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Mar 11, 2015 Steering 152,000 mi

WHILE STEERING, THE STEERING COLUMN SEEMS TO LOCK AND CLICK WHEN MOVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. COULD ACTUALLY FEEL IT THRU THE STEERING WHEEL. IT GETS HARD TO TURN AND HAVE TO FIGHT IT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Mar 11, 2015 Steering 152,000 mi

WHILE STEERING, THE STEERING COLUMN SEEMS TO LOCK AND CLICK WHEN MOVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. COULD ACTUALLY FEEL IT THRU THE STEERING WHEEL. IT GETS HARD TO TURN AND HAVE TO FIGHT IT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Jan 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 55,034 mi

I TOOK THE CAR INTO FUTURE FORD TO REPLACE THE RECALLED HEADLIGHT MODULE. (I WAITED 7 MONTHS BEFORE THE MODULE WAS DELIVERED.) WHEN THEY REPLACED THE MODULE THEY SAID THE LIGHTS STILL WOULDN'T WORK. IT TOOK THEM 4 DAYS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND THEY THEN CHARGED ME $1,051.56 INCLUDING A CAR RENTAL...

Jan 19, 2015 Exterior Lighting 55,034 mi

I TOOK THE CAR INTO FUTURE FORD TO REPLACE THE RECALLED HEADLIGHT MODULE. (I WAITED 7 MONTHS BEFORE THE MODULE WAS DELIVERED.) WHEN THEY REPLACED THE MODULE THEY SAID THE LIGHTS STILL WOULDN'T WORK. IT TOOK THEM 4 DAYS TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND THEY THEN CHARGED ME $1,051.56 INCLUDING A CAR RENTAL...

Oct 10, 2014 Steering 55,500 mi

WHEN MAKING A TURN, I FELT A HITCH IN THE STEERING,LIKE IT DOESN'T WANT TO TURN SMOOTHLY. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD REVEALS RUSTED STEERING COLUMN SHAFTS WITH UNIVERSAL JOINTS WITH NO ZERK FITTINGS. WHILE CHECKING WITH THE FORD PARTS COUNTER, I FOUND OUT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL...

Oct 10, 2014 Steering 55,500 mi

WHEN MAKING A TURN, I FELT A HITCH IN THE STEERING,LIKE IT DOESN'T WANT TO TURN SMOOTHLY. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD REVEALS RUSTED STEERING COLUMN SHAFTS WITH UNIVERSAL JOINTS WITH NO ZERK FITTINGS. WHILE CHECKING WITH THE FORD PARTS COUNTER, I FOUND OUT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL...

Sep 8, 2014 Steering 118,565 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,565. UPDATED 10...

Sep 8, 2014 Steering 118,565 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,565. UPDATED 10...

Aug 20, 2014 Visibility/wiper 180,100 mi

VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED IN THE OFF POSITION AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO OPERATOR'S ACTIONS. PROBLEM REQUIRED REMOVAL OF FUSE 17 TO STOP WIPER ACTION. PROBLEM MANIFESTED WITHOUT WARNING. DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY WIPER MOTOR DUE TO POOR DRAINAGE OF UPPER AND LOWER WIPER TRAYS AT AND AROUND THE L...

Aug 20, 2014 Visibility/wiper 180,100 mi

VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED IN THE OFF POSITION AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO OPERATOR'S ACTIONS. PROBLEM REQUIRED REMOVAL OF FUSE 17 TO STOP WIPER ACTION. PROBLEM MANIFESTED WITHOUT WARNING. DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY WIPER MOTOR DUE TO POOR DRAINAGE OF UPPER AND LOWER WIPER TRAYS AT AND AROUND THE L...

Aug 1, 2014 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Aug 1, 2014 Steering 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Jul 23, 2014 Exterior Lighting 162,000 mi

MY CAR WAS RECALLED IN APRIL FOR A LIGHTING DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS NOT TO WORK. SINCE MY HEADLIGHTS HAD JUST MALFUNCTIONED AND DIDN'T WORK, I WAS GLAD THE CAR WAS TO BE FIXED. I CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. I CALLED AGAIN AND AG...

Jul 23, 2014 Exterior Lighting 162,000 mi

MY CAR WAS RECALLED IN APRIL FOR A LIGHTING DEFECT THAT CAN CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS NOT TO WORK. SINCE MY HEADLIGHTS HAD JUST MALFUNCTIONED AND DIDN'T WORK, I WAS GLAD THE CAR WAS TO BE FIXED. I CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. I CALLED AGAIN AND AG...

Jun 18, 2014 Engine 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILU...

Jun 18, 2014 Engine 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILU...

Jun 1, 2014 Steering 126,293 mi

STEERING COLUMN (LOWER SHAFT) WAS REPLACED BY ALL AMERICAN FORD IN PARAMUS NJ ON 25 OCTOBER 2011 WITH A LATER TYPE SHAFT (PER RECEIPT A 2006 PART NUMBER). STEERING NOW BINDS SEVERELY AT ANY SPEED, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE CENTER, IN MILD TURNS (SUCH AS ON A HIGHWAY). HAVE ATTEMPTED TO LUBRICATE THE U-...

Jun 1, 2014 Steering 126,293 mi

STEERING COLUMN (LOWER SHAFT) WAS REPLACED BY ALL AMERICAN FORD IN PARAMUS NJ ON 25 OCTOBER 2011 WITH A LATER TYPE SHAFT (PER RECEIPT A 2006 PART NUMBER). STEERING NOW BINDS SEVERELY AT ANY SPEED, PARTICULARLY ALONG THE CENTER, IN MILD TURNS (SUCH AS ON A HIGHWAY). HAVE ATTEMPTED TO LUBRICATE THE U-...

May 20, 2014 Unknown 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN EVER HE WAS MAKING A TURN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE I...

May 20, 2014 Unknown 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN EVER HE WAS MAKING A TURN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE I...

May 16, 2014 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

PARKING LIGHTS COME ON SOMETIMES WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON. HEADLIGHTS WORK FINE, INCLUDING BRIGHTS. PARKING LIGHT SWITCH SETTING CONTROLS ALL OTHER LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE WAS TO FAULT. WHEN THE OTHER LIGHTS (INCLUDES TAIL LIGHTS, TAG LIGHT, FRONT...

May 16, 2014 Electrical System 112,000 mi

PARKING LIGHTS COME ON SOMETIMES WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON. HEADLIGHTS WORK FINE, INCLUDING BRIGHTS. PARKING LIGHT SWITCH SETTING CONTROLS ALL OTHER LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE WAS TO FAULT. WHEN THE OTHER LIGHTS (INCLUDES TAIL LIGHTS, TAG LIGHT, FRONT...

May 16, 2014 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

PARKING LIGHTS COME ON SOMETIMES WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON. HEADLIGHTS WORK FINE, INCLUDING BRIGHTS. PARKING LIGHT SWITCH SETTING CONTROLS ALL OTHER LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE WAS TO FAULT. WHEN THE OTHER LIGHTS (INCLUDES TAIL LIGHTS, TAG LIGHT, FRONT...

May 16, 2014 Electrical System 112,000 mi

PARKING LIGHTS COME ON SOMETIMES WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON. HEADLIGHTS WORK FINE, INCLUDING BRIGHTS. PARKING LIGHT SWITCH SETTING CONTROLS ALL OTHER LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE WAS TO FAULT. WHEN THE OTHER LIGHTS (INCLUDES TAIL LIGHTS, TAG LIGHT, FRONT...

May 15, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENS UP PERIODICALLY, RESULTS IN HARD STEERING, HAVE BEEN USING WD40 TO LOOSEN UP , NOTICED RECALL FOR 2005 MODEL YEARS AND UP. BLOWER MOTOR SHUTS DOWN PERIODICALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISION FROM LACK OF DEFROSTERS, PROBLEM IS A HARD TO REACH CONNECTOR PLUG UNDERNEATH HOOD,...

May 15, 2014 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENS UP PERIODICALLY, RESULTS IN HARD STEERING, HAVE BEEN USING WD40 TO LOOSEN UP , NOTICED RECALL FOR 2005 MODEL YEARS AND UP. BLOWER MOTOR SHUTS DOWN PERIODICALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISION FROM LACK OF DEFROSTERS, PROBLEM IS A HARD TO REACH CONNECTOR PLUG UNDERNEATH HOOD,...

May 15, 2014 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENS UP PERIODICALLY, RESULTS IN HARD STEERING, HAVE BEEN USING WD40 TO LOOSEN UP , NOTICED RECALL FOR 2005 MODEL YEARS AND UP. BLOWER MOTOR SHUTS DOWN PERIODICALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISION FROM LACK OF DEFROSTERS, PROBLEM IS A HARD TO REACH CONNECTOR PLUG UNDERNEATH HOOD,...

May 15, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENS UP PERIODICALLY, RESULTS IN HARD STEERING, HAVE BEEN USING WD40 TO LOOSEN UP , NOTICED RECALL FOR 2005 MODEL YEARS AND UP. BLOWER MOTOR SHUTS DOWN PERIODICALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISION FROM LACK OF DEFROSTERS, PROBLEM IS A HARD TO REACH CONNECTOR PLUG UNDERNEATH HOOD,...

May 15, 2014 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENS UP PERIODICALLY, RESULTS IN HARD STEERING, HAVE BEEN USING WD40 TO LOOSEN UP , NOTICED RECALL FOR 2005 MODEL YEARS AND UP. BLOWER MOTOR SHUTS DOWN PERIODICALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISION FROM LACK OF DEFROSTERS, PROBLEM IS A HARD TO REACH CONNECTOR PLUG UNDERNEATH HOOD,...

May 15, 2014 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

THE STEERING COLUMN TIGHTENS UP PERIODICALLY, RESULTS IN HARD STEERING, HAVE BEEN USING WD40 TO LOOSEN UP , NOTICED RECALL FOR 2005 MODEL YEARS AND UP. BLOWER MOTOR SHUTS DOWN PERIODICALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VISION FROM LACK OF DEFROSTERS, PROBLEM IS A HARD TO REACH CONNECTOR PLUG UNDERNEATH HOOD,...

Apr 19, 2014 Electrical System 98,990 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT TIME. *TR

Apr 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 98,990 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT TIME. *TR

Apr 19, 2014 Electrical System 98,990 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT TIME. *TR

Apr 19, 2014 Exterior Lighting 98,990 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT TIME. *TR

Apr 7, 2014 Steering Crash 87,106 mi

DRIVING S ON M-10 FROM I-94 TO I-75 ENTRANCE RAMP. I ENTERED THE RAMP AT 25- 30 MPH WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. BEFORE I KNEW IT I HIT THE CURB AND THEN ROLLED OVER APPROX. 3 TIMES DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND FINALLY HITTING A CONCRETE BARRIER WHICH STOPPED THE CAR. AFTER THE...

Apr 7, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 87,106 mi

DRIVING S ON M-10 FROM I-94 TO I-75 ENTRANCE RAMP. I ENTERED THE RAMP AT 25- 30 MPH WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. BEFORE I KNEW IT I HIT THE CURB AND THEN ROLLED OVER APPROX. 3 TIMES DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND FINALLY HITTING A CONCRETE BARRIER WHICH STOPPED THE CAR. AFTER THE...

Apr 7, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 87,106 mi

DRIVING S ON M-10 FROM I-94 TO I-75 ENTRANCE RAMP. I ENTERED THE RAMP AT 25- 30 MPH WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. BEFORE I KNEW IT I HIT THE CURB AND THEN ROLLED OVER APPROX. 3 TIMES DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND FINALLY HITTING A CONCRETE BARRIER WHICH STOPPED THE CAR. AFTER THE...

Apr 7, 2014 Steering Crash 87,106 mi

DRIVING S ON M-10 FROM I-94 TO I-75 ENTRANCE RAMP. I ENTERED THE RAMP AT 25- 30 MPH WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. BEFORE I KNEW IT I HIT THE CURB AND THEN ROLLED OVER APPROX. 3 TIMES DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND FINALLY HITTING A CONCRETE BARRIER WHICH STOPPED THE CAR. AFTER THE...

Apr 7, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 87,106 mi

DRIVING S ON M-10 FROM I-94 TO I-75 ENTRANCE RAMP. I ENTERED THE RAMP AT 25- 30 MPH WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. BEFORE I KNEW IT I HIT THE CURB AND THEN ROLLED OVER APPROX. 3 TIMES DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND FINALLY HITTING A CONCRETE BARRIER WHICH STOPPED THE CAR. AFTER THE...

Apr 7, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 87,106 mi

DRIVING S ON M-10 FROM I-94 TO I-75 ENTRANCE RAMP. I ENTERED THE RAMP AT 25- 30 MPH WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP, I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. BEFORE I KNEW IT I HIT THE CURB AND THEN ROLLED OVER APPROX. 3 TIMES DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND FINALLY HITTING A CONCRETE BARRIER WHICH STOPPED THE CAR. AFTER THE...

Apr 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND HAD TO PULL AND HOLD THE HIGHBEAM/FLASH TO PASS LEVER. THE HEADLIGHTS NOW TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND MORE FREQUENTLY AND THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM SAFETY WISE AND EXPENSIVE WHEN A COP PULLS ME OVER AND GIVES YOU A CITATION! NOW THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF F...

Apr 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND HAD TO PULL AND HOLD THE HIGHBEAM/FLASH TO PASS LEVER. THE HEADLIGHTS NOW TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND MORE FREQUENTLY AND THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM SAFETY WISE AND EXPENSIVE WHEN A COP PULLS ME OVER AND GIVES YOU A CITATION! NOW THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF F...

Feb 20, 2014 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPR...

Feb 20, 2014 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPR...

Jan 31, 2014 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON THEY WOULD SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT TURNING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON AND OFF OR TURNING THE SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM WOULD CORRECT THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE ...

Jan 31, 2014 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON THEY WOULD SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT TURNING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON AND OFF OR TURNING THE SWITCH FROM LOW TO HIGH BEAM WOULD CORRECT THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE ...

Jan 16, 2014 Steering 133,000 mi

BEGINNING IN SUMMER 2013, STEERING BECAME NOTICEABLY TIGHTER WHEN MAKING SLOW SPEED TURNS. NOVEMBER 2013 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT DUE TO TIRES CONTINUOUSLY WEARING ON INSIDE WALLS, WHICH I SUSPECT IS DUE TO THE STEEL WHEEL RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V0...

Jan 16, 2014 Wheels 133,000 mi

BEGINNING IN SUMMER 2013, STEERING BECAME NOTICEABLY TIGHTER WHEN MAKING SLOW SPEED TURNS. NOVEMBER 2013 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT DUE TO TIRES CONTINUOUSLY WEARING ON INSIDE WALLS, WHICH I SUSPECT IS DUE TO THE STEEL WHEEL RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V0...

Jan 16, 2014 Steering 133,000 mi

BEGINNING IN SUMMER 2013, STEERING BECAME NOTICEABLY TIGHTER WHEN MAKING SLOW SPEED TURNS. NOVEMBER 2013 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT DUE TO TIRES CONTINUOUSLY WEARING ON INSIDE WALLS, WHICH I SUSPECT IS DUE TO THE STEEL WHEEL RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V0...

Jan 16, 2014 Wheels 133,000 mi

BEGINNING IN SUMMER 2013, STEERING BECAME NOTICEABLY TIGHTER WHEN MAKING SLOW SPEED TURNS. NOVEMBER 2013 THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT DUE TO TIRES CONTINUOUSLY WEARING ON INSIDE WALLS, WHICH I SUSPECT IS DUE TO THE STEEL WHEEL RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V0...

Dec 4, 2013 Exterior Lighting 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 132,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Dec 4, 2013 Exterior Lighting 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 132,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Sep 18, 2013 Steering 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING ...

Sep 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING ...

Sep 18, 2013 Steering 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING ...

Sep 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE HEAD LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING ...

Jul 31, 2013 Exterior Lighting 86,947 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

Jul 31, 2013 Exterior Lighting 86,947 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

Jul 9, 2013 Steering 126,298 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL BUT HAD TO INCREASE HIS EFFORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Jul 9, 2013 Steering 126,298 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL BUT HAD TO INCREASE HIS EFFORT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Jul 1, 2013 Exterior Lighting 11,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED BY BLACKING OUT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,500. *TR

Jul 1, 2013 Exterior Lighting 11,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED BY BLACKING OUT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,500. *TR

Jun 24, 2013 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DIMMER SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIR. T...

Jun 24, 2013 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE DIMMER SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIR. T...

Apr 9, 2013 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AN...

Apr 9, 2013 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AN...

Mar 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. HELD THE LEVER TO KEEP THE HI-BEAMS ON AND APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES LATER RELEASED LEVER AND HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND REMAINED ON FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF MILES TO MY OFFICE. PUSHING THE LEVER TO TURN ON HI-BEAMS DID NOT WORK, I HAD TO PULL ...

Mar 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 93,000 mi

DRIVING TO WORK MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. HELD THE LEVER TO KEEP THE HI-BEAMS ON AND APPROXIMATELY 8 MILES LATER RELEASED LEVER AND HEADLIGHTS CAME ON AND REMAINED ON FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF MILES TO MY OFFICE. PUSHING THE LEVER TO TURN ON HI-BEAMS DID NOT WORK, I HAD TO PULL ...

Mar 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAIL...

Mar 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAIL...

Jan 25, 2013 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE HEADLIGHTS RE-ILLUMINATED AFTER APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHI...

Jan 25, 2013 Exterior Lighting 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE HEADLIGHTS RE-ILLUMINATED AFTER APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHI...

Dec 12, 2012 Exterior Lighting 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.

Dec 12, 2012 Exterior Lighting 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000.

Nov 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE...

Nov 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE...

Sep 9, 2012 Electrical System 111,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED, PULLED OVER, DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT LIGHTS. CHECKED ALL FUSES, ALL SEEMED TO BE OK. FUMBLED WITH THE SWITCH AND WIRES AND CONNECTIONS, AND FOR AWHILE CONTEMPLATED HOW WE WOULD GET OURSELVES, AND THE CAR HO...

Sep 9, 2012 Exterior Lighting 111,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED, PULLED OVER, DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT LIGHTS. CHECKED ALL FUSES, ALL SEEMED TO BE OK. FUMBLED WITH THE SWITCH AND WIRES AND CONNECTIONS, AND FOR AWHILE CONTEMPLATED HOW WE WOULD GET OURSELVES, AND THE CAR HO...

Sep 9, 2012 Electrical System 111,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED, PULLED OVER, DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT LIGHTS. CHECKED ALL FUSES, ALL SEEMED TO BE OK. FUMBLED WITH THE SWITCH AND WIRES AND CONNECTIONS, AND FOR AWHILE CONTEMPLATED HOW WE WOULD GET OURSELVES, AND THE CAR HO...

Sep 9, 2012 Exterior Lighting 111,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED, PULLED OVER, DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT LIGHTS. CHECKED ALL FUSES, ALL SEEMED TO BE OK. FUMBLED WITH THE SWITCH AND WIRES AND CONNECTIONS, AND FOR AWHILE CONTEMPLATED HOW WE WOULD GET OURSELVES, AND THE CAR HO...

Aug 26, 2012 Electrical System 134,500 mi

I WAS AT DRIVE THROUGH TELLER WHEN THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS, AC, INSTRUMENT GAUGES, ODOMETER, AND SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT ONCE. INITIALLY THE DETERMINATION WAS IT WAS THE OVERDRIVE SWITCH IN THE GEARSHIFT, APPARENTLY A WIRE WAS SHORTING OUT BECAUSE IT TRAVELS IN AN AREA WHERE THE INSULATION WEARS AND ...

Aug 26, 2012 Exterior Lighting 134,500 mi

I WAS AT DRIVE THROUGH TELLER WHEN THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS, AC, INSTRUMENT GAUGES, ODOMETER, AND SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT ONCE. INITIALLY THE DETERMINATION WAS IT WAS THE OVERDRIVE SWITCH IN THE GEARSHIFT, APPARENTLY A WIRE WAS SHORTING OUT BECAUSE IT TRAVELS IN AN AREA WHERE THE INSULATION WEARS AND ...

Aug 26, 2012 Electrical System 134,500 mi

I WAS AT DRIVE THROUGH TELLER WHEN THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS, AC, INSTRUMENT GAUGES, ODOMETER, AND SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT ONCE. INITIALLY THE DETERMINATION WAS IT WAS THE OVERDRIVE SWITCH IN THE GEARSHIFT, APPARENTLY A WIRE WAS SHORTING OUT BECAUSE IT TRAVELS IN AN AREA WHERE THE INSULATION WEARS AND ...

Aug 26, 2012 Exterior Lighting 134,500 mi

I WAS AT DRIVE THROUGH TELLER WHEN THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS, AC, INSTRUMENT GAUGES, ODOMETER, AND SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT ONCE. INITIALLY THE DETERMINATION WAS IT WAS THE OVERDRIVE SWITCH IN THE GEARSHIFT, APPARENTLY A WIRE WAS SHORTING OUT BECAUSE IT TRAVELS IN AN AREA WHERE THE INSULATION WEARS AND ...

Jul 14, 2012 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT AND HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. SINCE THEN, THE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WORK. THEREFORE WE HAVE HAD TO CONTINUALLY HOLD THE FLASH BEAMS UP IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING SAFELY AT NIGHT. *TR

Jul 14, 2012 Exterior Lighting 108,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT AND HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. SINCE THEN, THE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY WORK. THEREFORE WE HAVE HAD TO CONTINUALLY HOLD THE FLASH BEAMS UP IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING SAFELY AT NIGHT. *TR

Apr 20, 2012 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,500.

Apr 20, 2012 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN BOTH HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,500.

Apr 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 102,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. APPEARS LIGHT CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO ISSUE A RECALL. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *JS

Apr 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 102,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. APPEARS LIGHT CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO ISSUE A RECALL. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *JS

Mar 26, 2012 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STOP ILLUMINATING ON THEIR OWN BECAUSE THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Mar 26, 2012 Exterior Lighting 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STOP ILLUMINATING ON THEIR OWN BECAUSE THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Mar 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE # 6 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MY ENGINES CYLINDER HEAD ALSO I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH AIR LEAKING FROM MY WHEELS & A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Mar 9, 2012 Wheels

THE # 6 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MY ENGINES CYLINDER HEAD ALSO I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH AIR LEAKING FROM MY WHEELS & A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Mar 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE # 6 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MY ENGINES CYLINDER HEAD ALSO I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH AIR LEAKING FROM MY WHEELS & A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Mar 9, 2012 Wheels

THE # 6 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MY ENGINES CYLINDER HEAD ALSO I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH AIR LEAKING FROM MY WHEELS & A VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Mar 7, 2012 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE BUT THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS WERE STILL NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT ACTI...

Mar 7, 2012 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE BUT THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS WERE STILL NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT ACTI...

Jan 26, 2012 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AFTER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RE-ENGAGE THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 26, 2012 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AFTER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RE-ENGAGE THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 92,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE OF BOTH LOW AND HIGH BEAM AT ALL SPEEDS. INTERMITTENT FAILURES BEGINNING AT END OF MARCH 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 92,000 MILES AND FINALLY TOTAL FAILURE IN JUNE 2011. VERY DANGEROUS IF NOT IN SAFE LOCATION TO PULL OVER OR IN MIDDLE OF CRITICAL DRIVING MANEUVERS SUCH AS PASSING, SHARP...

Jan 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 92,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE OF BOTH LOW AND HIGH BEAM AT ALL SPEEDS. INTERMITTENT FAILURES BEGINNING AT END OF MARCH 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 92,000 MILES AND FINALLY TOTAL FAILURE IN JUNE 2011. VERY DANGEROUS IF NOT IN SAFE LOCATION TO PULL OVER OR IN MIDDLE OF CRITICAL DRIVING MANEUVERS SUCH AS PASSING, SHARP...

Jan 5, 2012 Electrical System 92,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE OF BOTH LOW AND HIGH BEAM AT ALL SPEEDS. INTERMITTENT FAILURES BEGINNING AT END OF MARCH 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 92,000 MILES AND FINALLY TOTAL FAILURE IN JUNE 2011. VERY DANGEROUS IF NOT IN SAFE LOCATION TO PULL OVER OR IN MIDDLE OF CRITICAL DRIVING MANEUVERS SUCH AS PASSING, SHARP...

Jan 5, 2012 Exterior Lighting 92,000 mi

HEADLIGHT FAILURE OF BOTH LOW AND HIGH BEAM AT ALL SPEEDS. INTERMITTENT FAILURES BEGINNING AT END OF MARCH 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 92,000 MILES AND FINALLY TOTAL FAILURE IN JUNE 2011. VERY DANGEROUS IF NOT IN SAFE LOCATION TO PULL OVER OR IN MIDDLE OF CRITICAL DRIVING MANEUVERS SUCH AS PASSING, SHARP...

Dec 7, 2011 Exterior Lighting 179,734 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE MAIN ELECTRICAL MODULAR CONTROL BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF T...

Dec 7, 2011 Exterior Lighting 179,734 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE MAIN ELECTRICAL MODULAR CONTROL BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF T...

Nov 7, 2011 Electrical System 84,333 mi

LIGHT CONTROL MODULE FAIL FORD HAS UPGRADED THIS ITEM 22 TIMES SO FAR AND FAIL TO DO ANY THING ABOUT FOR CONSUMERS THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS PART HEADLIGHTS WHEN TURN ON DON'T GO ON OR HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHEN DRIVING LIGHT SWITCH TURNED TO ON SOME...

Nov 7, 2011 Electrical System 84,333 mi

LIGHT CONTROL MODULE FAIL FORD HAS UPGRADED THIS ITEM 22 TIMES SO FAR AND FAIL TO DO ANY THING ABOUT FOR CONSUMERS THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS PART HEADLIGHTS WHEN TURN ON DON'T GO ON OR HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHEN DRIVING LIGHT SWITCH TURNED TO ON SOME...

Oct 31, 2011 Electrical System 58,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED...

Oct 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 58,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED...

Oct 31, 2011 Electrical System 58,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED...

Oct 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 58,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED...

Oct 13, 2011 Exterior Lighting Fire 87,000 mi

DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURING BY FORD, I HAVE FAULTY HEADLIGHTS. ON MORE THAN 20 OCCASIONS I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE LIGHTS COME ON BEFORE I CAN PROCEED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, ENDANGERING MY LIFE DEPENDING ON MY LOCATION AT THE TIME! PLEASE ASK FORD TO CONSIDER FIXING THE...

Oct 13, 2011 Electrical System Fire 87,000 mi

DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURING BY FORD, I HAVE FAULTY HEADLIGHTS. ON MORE THAN 20 OCCASIONS I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE LIGHTS COME ON BEFORE I CAN PROCEED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, ENDANGERING MY LIFE DEPENDING ON MY LOCATION AT THE TIME! PLEASE ASK FORD TO CONSIDER FIXING THE...

Oct 13, 2011 Exterior Lighting Fire 87,000 mi

DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURING BY FORD, I HAVE FAULTY HEADLIGHTS. ON MORE THAN 20 OCCASIONS I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE LIGHTS COME ON BEFORE I CAN PROCEED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, ENDANGERING MY LIFE DEPENDING ON MY LOCATION AT THE TIME! PLEASE ASK FORD TO CONSIDER FIXING THE...

Oct 13, 2011 Electrical System Fire 87,000 mi

DUE TO FAULTY MANUFACTURING BY FORD, I HAVE FAULTY HEADLIGHTS. ON MORE THAN 20 OCCASIONS I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE LIGHTS COME ON BEFORE I CAN PROCEED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, ENDANGERING MY LIFE DEPENDING ON MY LOCATION AT THE TIME! PLEASE ASK FORD TO CONSIDER FIXING THE...

Sep 27, 2011 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED TOTAL HEADLIGHT FAILURE ON MORE THAN 20 OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. SOME OF THE TIME THE FAILURES OCCURRED IN TOTAL DARKNESS ON INTERSTATE AND SECONDARY ROADS. THE FAILURE AFFECTED ALL LIGHTS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. I DEFINITELY THINK THIS CONSTITUTES A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZZ...

Sep 27, 2011 Exterior Lighting 79,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED TOTAL HEADLIGHT FAILURE ON MORE THAN 20 OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. SOME OF THE TIME THE FAILURES OCCURRED IN TOTAL DARKNESS ON INTERSTATE AND SECONDARY ROADS. THE FAILURE AFFECTED ALL LIGHTS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. I DEFINITELY THINK THIS CONSTITUTES A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZZ...

Sep 26, 2011 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH BOTH HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO EITHER ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAMS OR PULL OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT IN ORDER FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TO WORK. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHIC...

Sep 26, 2011 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH BOTH HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO EITHER ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAMS OR PULL OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT IN ORDER FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TO WORK. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHIC...

Sep 26, 2011 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH BOTH HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO EITHER ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAMS OR PULL OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT IN ORDER FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TO WORK. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHIC...

Sep 26, 2011 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH BOTH HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO EITHER ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAMS OR PULL OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT IN ORDER FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TO WORK. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHIC...

Sep 6, 2011 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE...

Sep 6, 2011 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT OFF SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE...

Jul 20, 2011 Suspension 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH HE HEARD A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND AXLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WHEEL B...

Jul 20, 2011 Suspension 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH HE HEARD A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND AXLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WHEEL B...

Jun 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT ON AND OFF INTERMITTINGLY AND SOMETIMES, WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AP...

Jun 8, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SHUT ON AND OFF INTERMITTINGLY AND SOMETIMES, WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AP...

Jun 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, A FORMER CHP VEHICLE TURNED INTO A TAXI AT 102,000 MILES, BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS WHEN I WOULD STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE BRIEFLY, RETURN, RESTART, AND WITHIN A SHORT TIME THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL. AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ...

Jun 3, 2011 Electrical System 150,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, A FORMER CHP VEHICLE TURNED INTO A TAXI AT 102,000 MILES, BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS WHEN I WOULD STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE BRIEFLY, RETURN, RESTART, AND WITHIN A SHORT TIME THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL. AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ...

Jun 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, A FORMER CHP VEHICLE TURNED INTO A TAXI AT 102,000 MILES, BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS WHEN I WOULD STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE BRIEFLY, RETURN, RESTART, AND WITHIN A SHORT TIME THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL. AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ...

Jun 3, 2011 Electrical System 150,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, A FORMER CHP VEHICLE TURNED INTO A TAXI AT 102,000 MILES, BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE HEADLIGHT PROBLEMS WHEN I WOULD STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE BRIEFLY, RETURN, RESTART, AND WITHIN A SHORT TIME THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL. AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ...

May 24, 2011 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, B...

May 24, 2011 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, B...

May 23, 2011 Electrical System 105,000 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. ALL OTHER EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONTINUED TO OPERATE. LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 OTHER TIMES SINCE THEN. LIGHTS STOP WORKING AND START BACK UP BY THEMSELVES.

May 23, 2011 Electrical System 105,000 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. ALL OTHER EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONTINUED TO OPERATE. LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 OTHER TIMES SINCE THEN. LIGHTS STOP WORKING AND START BACK UP BY THEMSELVES.

May 12, 2011 Exterior Lighting 61,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE AT FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER RESULTED IN A DETERMINATION THAT THE INTERNAL LIGHT CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY. PART # 4W72-13C788-BC. *TR

May 12, 2011 Exterior Lighting 61,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE AT FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER RESULTED IN A DETERMINATION THAT THE INTERNAL LIGHT CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY. PART # 4W72-13C788-BC. *TR

May 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 75,156 mi

EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE RACED, PROPELLING MY VEHICLE INTO THE REAR OF THE STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, CAUSING BODY DAMAGE TO BOTH. THIS WAS THE FOURTH OCCURRENCE OF THE SAME PROBLEM, THREE WHILE ...

May 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 75,156 mi

EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE RACED, PROPELLING MY VEHICLE INTO THE REAR OF THE STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, CAUSING BODY DAMAGE TO BOTH. THIS WAS THE FOURTH OCCURRENCE OF THE SAME PROBLEM, THREE WHILE ...

Apr 26, 2011 Exterior Lighting 106,000 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VIC HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF JUST WHENEVER AND COME BACK ON JUST WHENEVER. IT IS THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE. A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS A FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PAID FOR AND MAINTAINED BY TAXPAYERS. FORD PRICE FOR THE PART IS $840.00. FORD SHOULD RECALL THE 2004 FO...

Apr 26, 2011 Exterior Lighting 106,000 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VIC HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF JUST WHENEVER AND COME BACK ON JUST WHENEVER. IT IS THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE. A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE IS A FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PAID FOR AND MAINTAINED BY TAXPAYERS. FORD PRICE FOR THE PART IS $840.00. FORD SHOULD RECALL THE 2004 FO...

Feb 13, 2011 Exterior Lighting 91,000 mi

I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK, AND I PULLED INTO A LOCAL SUBWAY SHOP, RECEIVED MY FOOD, AS I WENT TO TURN ON MY CAR, THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON, THE PARK LIGHTS DID, BUT NOT THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS, I FLICKED THE LEVER TO HIGH BEAM BUT TO MY SURPRISE NO LIGHTS. I PULLED THE LEVER BACK AND HELD...

Feb 13, 2011 Exterior Lighting 91,000 mi

I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK, AND I PULLED INTO A LOCAL SUBWAY SHOP, RECEIVED MY FOOD, AS I WENT TO TURN ON MY CAR, THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON, THE PARK LIGHTS DID, BUT NOT THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS, I FLICKED THE LEVER TO HIGH BEAM BUT TO MY SURPRISE NO LIGHTS. I PULLED THE LEVER BACK AND HELD...

Feb 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,568 mi

I REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, IT WORKED FOR TWO WEEKS, FAILED REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WORKED FOR TWO MORE WEEKS THEN IT FAILED, TOOK IT TO FOR THEY REPLACED THE FUEL MODULE AND FUEL PUMP, TWO WEEKS LATER SAME PROBLEM FAILED FUEL PUMP. FOR FORD HAS NO IDEA. *LN

Feb 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 104,568 mi

I REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, IT WORKED FOR TWO WEEKS, FAILED REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WORKED FOR TWO MORE WEEKS THEN IT FAILED, TOOK IT TO FOR THEY REPLACED THE FUEL MODULE AND FUEL PUMP, TWO WEEKS LATER SAME PROBLEM FAILED FUEL PUMP. FOR FORD HAS NO IDEA. *LN

Jan 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED AT NIGHT AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS, HE HAD TO HOLD AND PULL THE SWITCH FOR THEM TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE FAIL...

Jan 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED AT NIGHT AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS, HE HAD TO HOLD AND PULL THE SWITCH FOR THEM TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE FAIL...

Jan 6, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

ON 12/29/2010 [XXX]WAS DRIVING HER 2004 CROWN VICTORIA (VIN NUMBER [XXX]) WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. SHE IMMEDIATELY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. SHE THEN RETURNED HOME. [XXX] HER SON THEN TOOK THE CAR OUT TO CHECK THE PROBLEM. HE REACHED A SPEED OF 40 MPH AND TO...

Jan 6, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

ON 12/29/2010 [XXX]WAS DRIVING HER 2004 CROWN VICTORIA (VIN NUMBER [XXX]) WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. SHE IMMEDIATELY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. SHE THEN RETURNED HOME. [XXX] HER SON THEN TOOK THE CAR OUT TO CHECK THE PROBLEM. HE REACHED A SPEED OF 40 MPH AND TO...

Dec 23, 2010 Electrical System 66,754 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA - HEAD LIGHTS TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING - SPOKE TO FORD AGENCY AND SAID PROBLEM IS IN THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE AND MODULE MUST BE REPLACED - $511 PART - SAID A COMMON PROBLEM. LIGHTS TURN BACK ON AFTER 1-2 MINUTES. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *LN

Dec 23, 2010 Exterior Lighting 66,754 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA - HEAD LIGHTS TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING - SPOKE TO FORD AGENCY AND SAID PROBLEM IS IN THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE AND MODULE MUST BE REPLACED - $511 PART - SAID A COMMON PROBLEM. LIGHTS TURN BACK ON AFTER 1-2 MINUTES. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *LN

Dec 23, 2010 Electrical System 66,754 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA - HEAD LIGHTS TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING - SPOKE TO FORD AGENCY AND SAID PROBLEM IS IN THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE AND MODULE MUST BE REPLACED - $511 PART - SAID A COMMON PROBLEM. LIGHTS TURN BACK ON AFTER 1-2 MINUTES. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *LN

Dec 23, 2010 Exterior Lighting 66,754 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA - HEAD LIGHTS TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING - SPOKE TO FORD AGENCY AND SAID PROBLEM IS IN THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE AND MODULE MUST BE REPLACED - $511 PART - SAID A COMMON PROBLEM. LIGHTS TURN BACK ON AFTER 1-2 MINUTES. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *LN

Dec 17, 2010 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF ABRUPTLY CAUSING A SERIOUS DRIVING HAZARD VIA GREATLY REDUCED VISIBILITY. PARKING LIGHTS WILL FUNCTION, AND BRIGHT FLASH WILL WORK, BUT NO HI BEAM IS AVAILABLE UNLESS THE FLASH LEVER IS HELD. LIGHTS MAY GO BACK ON AT ANY TIME, OR NOT TURN ON UNTI...

Dec 17, 2010 Exterior Lighting 54,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF ABRUPTLY CAUSING A SERIOUS DRIVING HAZARD VIA GREATLY REDUCED VISIBILITY. PARKING LIGHTS WILL FUNCTION, AND BRIGHT FLASH WILL WORK, BUT NO HI BEAM IS AVAILABLE UNLESS THE FLASH LEVER IS HELD. LIGHTS MAY GO BACK ON AT ANY TIME, OR NOT TURN ON UNTI...

Nov 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 104,430 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING COOLANT LOST AND SMOKING ENGINE. VEHICLE EMERGENCY STOPPED AND TOWED. CONSUMER FACING EXPENSIVE REPAIR COSTS . *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 104,430 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING COOLANT LOST AND SMOKING ENGINE. VEHICLE EMERGENCY STOPPED AND TOWED. CONSUMER FACING EXPENSIVE REPAIR COSTS . *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 104,430 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING COOLANT LOST AND SMOKING ENGINE. VEHICLE EMERGENCY STOPPED AND TOWED. CONSUMER FACING EXPENSIVE REPAIR COSTS . *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 104,430 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING COOLANT LOST AND SMOKING ENGINE. VEHICLE EMERGENCY STOPPED AND TOWED. CONSUMER FACING EXPENSIVE REPAIR COSTS . *TR

Nov 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting 77,500 mi

SPORADICALLY THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES TURNING LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN WILL TURN THEM BACK ON, SOMETIMES NOT. SOMETIMES WAITING A FEW MINUTES AND TURNING THEM BACK ON WORKS, SOMETIMES NOT. SOMETIMES LIGHTS JUST COME BACK ON THEIR OWN. *TR

Nov 2, 2010 Electrical System 77,500 mi

SPORADICALLY THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES TURNING LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN WILL TURN THEM BACK ON, SOMETIMES NOT. SOMETIMES WAITING A FEW MINUTES AND TURNING THEM BACK ON WORKS, SOMETIMES NOT. SOMETIMES LIGHTS JUST COME BACK ON THEIR OWN. *TR

Nov 2, 2010 Exterior Lighting 77,500 mi

SPORADICALLY THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES TURNING LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN WILL TURN THEM BACK ON, SOMETIMES NOT. SOMETIMES WAITING A FEW MINUTES AND TURNING THEM BACK ON WORKS, SOMETIMES NOT. SOMETIMES LIGHTS JUST COME BACK ON THEIR OWN. *TR

Nov 2, 2010 Electrical System 77,500 mi

SPORADICALLY THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES TURNING LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN WILL TURN THEM BACK ON, SOMETIMES NOT. SOMETIMES WAITING A FEW MINUTES AND TURNING THEM BACK ON WORKS, SOMETIMES NOT. SOMETIMES LIGHTS JUST COME BACK ON THEIR OWN. *TR

Oct 19, 2010 Exterior Lighting 44,346 mi

DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HEADLIGHTS FAIL! OUT ON A DARK, DARK ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (I-57) AND A SINGLE 55 YEAR OLD WOMAN, HOW DANGEROUS IS THIS?!? I WENT TO FORD DEALER WHO ACTED LIKE HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE (RIVER OAKS FORD IN CALUMET CITY, IL ~ THE TOP ...

Oct 19, 2010 Electrical System 44,346 mi

DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HEADLIGHTS FAIL! OUT ON A DARK, DARK ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (I-57) AND A SINGLE 55 YEAR OLD WOMAN, HOW DANGEROUS IS THIS?!? I WENT TO FORD DEALER WHO ACTED LIKE HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE (RIVER OAKS FORD IN CALUMET CITY, IL ~ THE TOP ...

Oct 19, 2010 Exterior Lighting 44,346 mi

DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HEADLIGHTS FAIL! OUT ON A DARK, DARK ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (I-57) AND A SINGLE 55 YEAR OLD WOMAN, HOW DANGEROUS IS THIS?!? I WENT TO FORD DEALER WHO ACTED LIKE HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE (RIVER OAKS FORD IN CALUMET CITY, IL ~ THE TOP ...

Oct 19, 2010 Electrical System 44,346 mi

DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN HEADLIGHTS FAIL! OUT ON A DARK, DARK ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE (I-57) AND A SINGLE 55 YEAR OLD WOMAN, HOW DANGEROUS IS THIS?!? I WENT TO FORD DEALER WHO ACTED LIKE HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE (RIVER OAKS FORD IN CALUMET CITY, IL ~ THE TOP ...

Oct 12, 2010 Exterior Lighting

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLIGHTS ON, BUT THEY WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY SIX MINUTES, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED A MODULE THAT CONTROL...

Oct 12, 2010 Exterior Lighting

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLIGHTS ON, BUT THEY WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY SIX MINUTES, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED A MODULE THAT CONTROL...

Jul 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting 118,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS ON 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WILL GO OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND SOMETIMES WILL COME BACK ON THEN AT TIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. I AM A SINGLE WOMAN AND ON A FIXED INCOME THIS PART IS VERY EXPENSIVE SO I REALLY THINK FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT , I HAVE REPLACED MY SWI...

Jul 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting 118,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS ON 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WILL GO OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND SOMETIMES WILL COME BACK ON THEN AT TIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. I AM A SINGLE WOMAN AND ON A FIXED INCOME THIS PART IS VERY EXPENSIVE SO I REALLY THINK FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT , I HAVE REPLACED MY SWI...

Jul 24, 2010 Exterior Lighting 82,500 mi

THE HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING OR DON'T TURN ON AT ALL [VERY INTERMITTENT][VERY SCARY][VERY DANGEROUS!!] I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS,JUST IMAGINE LOSING YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT ! A NEW LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IS NEEDED AT A COST OF 500.00 P&L . RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT...

Jul 24, 2010 Interior Lighting 82,500 mi

THE HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING OR DON'T TURN ON AT ALL [VERY INTERMITTENT][VERY SCARY][VERY DANGEROUS!!] I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS,JUST IMAGINE LOSING YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT ! A NEW LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IS NEEDED AT A COST OF 500.00 P&L . RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT...

Jul 24, 2010 Seat Belts 82,500 mi

THE HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING OR DON'T TURN ON AT ALL [VERY INTERMITTENT][VERY SCARY][VERY DANGEROUS!!] I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS,JUST IMAGINE LOSING YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT ! A NEW LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IS NEEDED AT A COST OF 500.00 P&L . RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT...

Jul 24, 2010 Exterior Lighting 82,500 mi

THE HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING OR DON'T TURN ON AT ALL [VERY INTERMITTENT][VERY SCARY][VERY DANGEROUS!!] I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS,JUST IMAGINE LOSING YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT ! A NEW LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IS NEEDED AT A COST OF 500.00 P&L . RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT...

Jul 24, 2010 Interior Lighting 82,500 mi

THE HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING OR DON'T TURN ON AT ALL [VERY INTERMITTENT][VERY SCARY][VERY DANGEROUS!!] I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS,JUST IMAGINE LOSING YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT ! A NEW LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IS NEEDED AT A COST OF 500.00 P&L . RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT...

Jul 24, 2010 Seat Belts 82,500 mi

THE HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING OR DON'T TURN ON AT ALL [VERY INTERMITTENT][VERY SCARY][VERY DANGEROUS!!] I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND THERE ARE NO STREETLIGHTS,JUST IMAGINE LOSING YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT ! A NEW LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IS NEEDED AT A COST OF 500.00 P&L . RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT...

Jul 21, 2010 Electrical System 103,000 mi

MY SON HAS HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS ON HIS 2004 CROWN VICTORIA HAVE SUDDENLY GONE OUT. THIS COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. BROUGHT IT TO MECHANIC WHICH SAID IT WAS THE LIGHT MODULE. EXPENSIVE FIX AT @ 500.00. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON THING IN THESE CARS AND I CAN'T BE...

Jul 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 103,000 mi

MY SON HAS HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS ON HIS 2004 CROWN VICTORIA HAVE SUDDENLY GONE OUT. THIS COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. BROUGHT IT TO MECHANIC WHICH SAID IT WAS THE LIGHT MODULE. EXPENSIVE FIX AT @ 500.00. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON THING IN THESE CARS AND I CAN'T BE...

Jul 21, 2010 Electrical System 103,000 mi

MY SON HAS HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS ON HIS 2004 CROWN VICTORIA HAVE SUDDENLY GONE OUT. THIS COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. BROUGHT IT TO MECHANIC WHICH SAID IT WAS THE LIGHT MODULE. EXPENSIVE FIX AT @ 500.00. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON THING IN THESE CARS AND I CAN'T BE...

Jul 21, 2010 Exterior Lighting 103,000 mi

MY SON HAS HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS WHERE THE HEADLIGHTS ON HIS 2004 CROWN VICTORIA HAVE SUDDENLY GONE OUT. THIS COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. BROUGHT IT TO MECHANIC WHICH SAID IT WAS THE LIGHT MODULE. EXPENSIVE FIX AT @ 500.00. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON THING IN THESE CARS AND I CAN'T BE...

Mar 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,002 mi

WHILE DRIVING I SUDDENLY FOUND IT VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING TO THE RIGHT. USING CONSIDERABLE FORCE I WAS ABLE TO MAKE THE TURN - BUT ONLY JUST. INVESTIGATION BY MYSELF LATER SHOWED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAD FALLEN OFF DUE TO CORROSION AROUND THE TWO 10...

Mar 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,002 mi

WHILE DRIVING I SUDDENLY FOUND IT VERY HARD TO TURN THE STEERING TO THE RIGHT. USING CONSIDERABLE FORCE I WAS ABLE TO MAKE THE TURN - BUT ONLY JUST. INVESTIGATION BY MYSELF LATER SHOWED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAD FALLEN OFF DUE TO CORROSION AROUND THE TWO 10...

Mar 4, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FILLER TUBE FOR THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE ...

Mar 4, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 66,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FILLER TUBE FOR THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE ...

Feb 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF AFTER 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING... *TR

Feb 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting 157,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF AFTER 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING... *TR

Jan 3, 2010 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, WHILE DRIVING DURING DARK HOURS DOWN THE FREEWAY MY HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT WITH A CLICK. THE PARKING LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS REMAINED, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO SEE AND HAD TO MAKE A BLIND PANIC STOP TO THE SHOULDER. SINCE, THIS HAS BEEN A REGULAR OCCURRE...

Jan 3, 2010 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, WHILE DRIVING DURING DARK HOURS DOWN THE FREEWAY MY HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT WITH A CLICK. THE PARKING LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS REMAINED, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO SEE AND HAD TO MAKE A BLIND PANIC STOP TO THE SHOULDER. SINCE, THIS HAS BEEN A REGULAR OCCURRE...

Jan 3, 2010 Electrical System 70,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, WHILE DRIVING DURING DARK HOURS DOWN THE FREEWAY MY HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT WITH A CLICK. THE PARKING LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS REMAINED, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO SEE AND HAD TO MAKE A BLIND PANIC STOP TO THE SHOULDER. SINCE, THIS HAS BEEN A REGULAR OCCURRE...

Jan 3, 2010 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, WHILE DRIVING DURING DARK HOURS DOWN THE FREEWAY MY HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT WITH A CLICK. THE PARKING LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS REMAINED, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO SEE AND HAD TO MAKE A BLIND PANIC STOP TO THE SHOULDER. SINCE, THIS HAS BEEN A REGULAR OCCURRE...

Dec 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WITH LIMITED VISIBILITY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK...

Dec 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WITH LIMITED VISIBILITY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK...

Nov 12, 2009 Exterior Lighting 71,231 mi

LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IN 2004 CROWN VIC. HEADLIGHTS VERY WEAK AND LCM NEEDS REPLACED. CLOSE TO $500 TO REPAIR. POOR QUALITY CONTROL BY FORD FOR A VERY EXPENSIVE PART. *TR

Nov 12, 2009 Exterior Lighting 71,231 mi

LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IN 2004 CROWN VIC. HEADLIGHTS VERY WEAK AND LCM NEEDS REPLACED. CLOSE TO $500 TO REPAIR. POOR QUALITY CONTROL BY FORD FOR A VERY EXPENSIVE PART. *TR

Nov 11, 2009 Wheels 122,404 mi

RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM FORD REGARDING A 2004 CROWN VICTORY THAT I ACQUIRED 08/09 AS A FORMER POLICE CRUISER. LETTER STATED I HAD TO GET THIS CAR TO A DEALER ASAP AS THIS WAS AN 07 RECALL THAT HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED. THE LETTER CLEARLY STATES DEFECTIVE WHEELS MUST BE REPLACED OR ONUS IS ON ME ...

Nov 11, 2009 Wheels 122,404 mi

RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM FORD REGARDING A 2004 CROWN VICTORY THAT I ACQUIRED 08/09 AS A FORMER POLICE CRUISER. LETTER STATED I HAD TO GET THIS CAR TO A DEALER ASAP AS THIS WAS AN 07 RECALL THAT HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED. THE LETTER CLEARLY STATES DEFECTIVE WHEELS MUST BE REPLACED OR ONUS IS ON ME ...

Aug 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA # 2 CYLINDER BLEW OUT SPARK PLUG. HAD TO HAVE HELI-COL INSTALLED TO MAKE REPAIR. *TR

Aug 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA # 2 CYLINDER BLEW OUT SPARK PLUG. HAD TO HAVE HELI-COL INSTALLED TO MAKE REPAIR. *TR

Jun 26, 2009 Tires 37,000 mi

GOING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND MY BACK TIRE BLEW. THE SIDEWALL COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. I JUST NOTICED A BUBBLE ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES, 6-25-09. I BOUGHT THE TIRES AS A SET. I WILL BE REPLACING ALL THE TIRES TOMORROW. THE TIRES ARE MICHELIN SYMMETRY M&S P225/60 R16. *TR

Jun 26, 2009 Tires 16,000 mi

NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL OF MY TIRE. *TR

Jun 26, 2009 Tires 37,000 mi

GOING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY AND MY BACK TIRE BLEW. THE SIDEWALL COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE. I JUST NOTICED A BUBBLE ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES, 6-25-09. I BOUGHT THE TIRES AS A SET. I WILL BE REPLACING ALL THE TIRES TOMORROW. THE TIRES ARE MICHELIN SYMMETRY M&S P225/60 R16. *TR

Jun 26, 2009 Tires 16,000 mi

NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL OF MY TIRE. *TR

Jun 10, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS RANDOMLY GO OUT ON MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. NO SYMPTOMS UNTIL IT HAPPENS. CLICK SOUND COMES FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND TO BE THE LCM (LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE) UNDER THE DASH AND THE HEADLAMPS GO OUT. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 OR 5 TIMES, MAYBE MORE BECAUSE I HAVE ONLY NOTICED IT AT NIGHT ...

Jun 10, 2009 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMPS RANDOMLY GO OUT ON MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. NO SYMPTOMS UNTIL IT HAPPENS. CLICK SOUND COMES FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND TO BE THE LCM (LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE) UNDER THE DASH AND THE HEADLAMPS GO OUT. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 OR 5 TIMES, MAYBE MORE BECAUSE I HAVE ONLY NOTICED IT AT NIGHT ...

May 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,250 mi

LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN DRIVING,HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES,THE LAST TIME I WOUND UP RUNNING OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE THERE WERE NO STREET LIGHTS IN THAT AREA. THERE IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND COULD RESULT IN INJURIES AND POSSIBLE DEATH. *TR

May 3, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,250 mi

LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN DRIVING,HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES,THE LAST TIME I WOUND UP RUNNING OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE THERE WERE NO STREET LIGHTS IN THAT AREA. THERE IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND COULD RESULT IN INJURIES AND POSSIBLE DEATH. *TR

May 1, 2009 Exterior Lighting 14,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHT WILL NOT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE RIGHT TO PARKING LIGHTS POSITION ,I HEAR THE SLIGHTLY DELAYED "CLICK" AND PARKING LIGHTS COME ON. WHEN I NEXT TURN TO THE HEADLIGHT POSITION THERE IS NO DELAYED "CLICK" AND THE HEADLIGHT DO NOT COME ON. IN THE AUTO LAMP MOD...

May 1, 2009 Electrical System 14,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHT WILL NOT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE RIGHT TO PARKING LIGHTS POSITION ,I HEAR THE SLIGHTLY DELAYED "CLICK" AND PARKING LIGHTS COME ON. WHEN I NEXT TURN TO THE HEADLIGHT POSITION THERE IS NO DELAYED "CLICK" AND THE HEADLIGHT DO NOT COME ON. IN THE AUTO LAMP MOD...

May 1, 2009 Exterior Lighting 14,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHT WILL NOT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE RIGHT TO PARKING LIGHTS POSITION ,I HEAR THE SLIGHTLY DELAYED "CLICK" AND PARKING LIGHTS COME ON. WHEN I NEXT TURN TO THE HEADLIGHT POSITION THERE IS NO DELAYED "CLICK" AND THE HEADLIGHT DO NOT COME ON. IN THE AUTO LAMP MOD...

May 1, 2009 Electrical System 14,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHT WILL NOT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE RIGHT TO PARKING LIGHTS POSITION ,I HEAR THE SLIGHTLY DELAYED "CLICK" AND PARKING LIGHTS COME ON. WHEN I NEXT TURN TO THE HEADLIGHT POSITION THERE IS NO DELAYED "CLICK" AND THE HEADLIGHT DO NOT COME ON. IN THE AUTO LAMP MOD...

Apr 23, 2009 Electrical System 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. SO I WENT ONLINE FOR HELP WITH TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE SO MANY OF THESE CARS DOING THIS. IT WAS NOT HARD TO SEE THERE IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM WITH HOW FORD IS MAKING THESE CARS. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE (...

Apr 23, 2009 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. SO I WENT ONLINE FOR HELP WITH TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE SO MANY OF THESE CARS DOING THIS. IT WAS NOT HARD TO SEE THERE IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM WITH HOW FORD IS MAKING THESE CARS. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE (...

Apr 23, 2009 Electrical System 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. SO I WENT ONLINE FOR HELP WITH TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE SO MANY OF THESE CARS DOING THIS. IT WAS NOT HARD TO SEE THERE IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM WITH HOW FORD IS MAKING THESE CARS. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE (...

Apr 23, 2009 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. SO I WENT ONLINE FOR HELP WITH TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROBLEM. THERE ARE SO MANY OF THESE CARS DOING THIS. IT WAS NOT HARD TO SEE THERE IS A VERY BIG PROBLEM WITH HOW FORD IS MAKING THESE CARS. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE (...

Mar 8, 2009 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ON..I USE LOWBEAMS FOR DAY LIGHT DRIVING...THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF AFTER 5-15 MINUTES OF DRIVING..DURING THE DAY THEY WILL GO OFF AND ON....CANNOT DRIVE AT NIGHT...I AM TOLD THE REPAIR IS4-5 HUNDRED DOLLARS...THIS SITUATION COULD RESULT I...

Mar 8, 2009 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ON..I USE LOWBEAMS FOR DAY LIGHT DRIVING...THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF AFTER 5-15 MINUTES OF DRIVING..DURING THE DAY THEY WILL GO OFF AND ON....CANNOT DRIVE AT NIGHT...I AM TOLD THE REPAIR IS4-5 HUNDRED DOLLARS...THIS SITUATION COULD RESULT I...

Mar 6, 2009 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND FROM A SEALED COMPUTER TYPE BOX FROM UNDER THE DASH WHEN IT OCCURS. THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT A PERIOD OF TIME AND COME BACK ON. IT HAS LASTED SECONDS TO MINUTES OR MORE. I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN IT OCCURS AND ...

Mar 6, 2009 Wheels 135,000 mi

LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE DURING AN EXIT TURN OFF A HIGHWAY I-75 ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. AFTER RECEIVING A SAFETY RE- CALL 07SS48-S1 LETTER ON THE POLICE MODEL CROWN VICTORIA I TOOK TO PRESTIGE FORD AND WAS TOLD ALL WHEELS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT BUT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER IN LAW ENFORCEM...

Mar 6, 2009 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND FROM A SEALED COMPUTER TYPE BOX FROM UNDER THE DASH WHEN IT OCCURS. THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT A PERIOD OF TIME AND COME BACK ON. IT HAS LASTED SECONDS TO MINUTES OR MORE. I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD SEVERAL TIMES WHEN IT OCCURS AND ...

Mar 6, 2009 Wheels 135,000 mi

LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE DURING AN EXIT TURN OFF A HIGHWAY I-75 ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. AFTER RECEIVING A SAFETY RE- CALL 07SS48-S1 LETTER ON THE POLICE MODEL CROWN VICTORIA I TOOK TO PRESTIGE FORD AND WAS TOLD ALL WHEELS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT BUT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER IN LAW ENFORCEM...

Jan 22, 2009 Visibility 36,650 mi

AUTO A/C BLEND ACTUATOR, A/C SWITCH FAILED CAUSE NO COLD AIR / HOT AIR ,IT BLOW OUT FROM THE VENT. COST $ 1800 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PREVIOUS FORD VEHICLES. FRIENDS ALSO HAD THE SAME. DOES FORD REALIZE THAT THIS IS THE COMMON MECHANIC PROBLEM ? I HAD FACE RASH BECAUSE ...

Jan 22, 2009 Visibility 36,650 mi

AUTO A/C BLEND ACTUATOR, A/C SWITCH FAILED CAUSE NO COLD AIR / HOT AIR ,IT BLOW OUT FROM THE VENT. COST $ 1800 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PREVIOUS FORD VEHICLES. FRIENDS ALSO HAD THE SAME. DOES FORD REALIZE THAT THIS IS THE COMMON MECHANIC PROBLEM ? I HAD FACE RASH BECAUSE ...

Jul 24, 2008 Wheels 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V079000 (WHEELS). WHEN THE DEALER INSPECTED THE WHEELS, THEY STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY; HOWEVER, THE DEALER BILLED FORD FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A SECOND DEALER INFORMED TH...

Jul 24, 2008 Wheels 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V079000 (WHEELS). WHEN THE DEALER INSPECTED THE WHEELS, THEY STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY; HOWEVER, THE DEALER BILLED FORD FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A SECOND DEALER INFORMED TH...

Feb 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,336 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN AS A SMALL HISSING SOUND, MUCH LIKE THAT OF A EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK. I WAS ON MY WAY OF TAKING THE CAR TO A MECHANIC TO ENSURE THAT WAS THE PROBLEM WHEN A LOUD <BANG> OCCURRED. PARTS OF THE SPARKPLUG BOOT WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REPAIR SHOP. *TR

Feb 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,336 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN AS A SMALL HISSING SOUND, MUCH LIKE THAT OF A EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK. I WAS ON MY WAY OF TAKING THE CAR TO A MECHANIC TO ENSURE THAT WAS THE PROBLEM WHEN A LOUD <BANG> OCCURRED. PARTS OF THE SPARKPLUG BOOT WERE FOUND IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REPAIR SHOP. *TR

Sep 6, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT REACTIVATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DIMMER AND HEATER FAN STOPPED OPERATING. THE FUSE ONLY FAILED WHE...

Sep 6, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT REACTIVATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC DIMMER AND HEATER FAN STOPPED OPERATING. THE FUSE ONLY FAILED WHE...

Jan 28, 2007 Power Train 49,450 mi

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. FAILURE OCCURRED AT 50,000 MILES .POLICE PACKAGE-TN. 8JB

Jan 28, 2007 Power Train 49,450 mi

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. FAILURE OCCURRED AT 50,000 MILES .POLICE PACKAGE-TN. 8JB

Aug 4, 2006 Power Train 72,000 mi

I AM IN CHARGE OF A POLICE DEPARTMENT FLEET IN WARRICK COUNTY INDIANA, WE HAVE HAD THREE 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA'S (POLICE INTERCEPTORS) DEVELOP AXLE PROBLEMS IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. IT SEEMS AS IF THESE AXLES ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AXLES ON CARS WITH 40000, THIS IS...

Aug 4, 2006 Power Train 72,000 mi

I AM IN CHARGE OF A POLICE DEPARTMENT FLEET IN WARRICK COUNTY INDIANA, WE HAVE HAD THREE 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA'S (POLICE INTERCEPTORS) DEVELOP AXLE PROBLEMS IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. IT SEEMS AS IF THESE AXLES ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE AXLES ON CARS WITH 40000, THIS IS...

Jul 30, 2006 Steering 11,000 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX. 4 DOOR SEDAN. STEERING COLUMN IS NOT ALIGNED WITH FRONT SEAT. THE COLUMN IS 3" OFF CENTER TOWARDS THE DRIVERS DOOR .FORD REPS. TELL ME THAT'S THE WAY THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. THAT'S FINE, BUT IF YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE A HEALTH CONDITION SUCH AS A CHRONIC BACK PROBLEM ITS VE...

Jul 30, 2006 Steering 11,000 mi

2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX. 4 DOOR SEDAN. STEERING COLUMN IS NOT ALIGNED WITH FRONT SEAT. THE COLUMN IS 3" OFF CENTER TOWARDS THE DRIVERS DOOR .FORD REPS. TELL ME THAT'S THE WAY THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. THAT'S FINE, BUT IF YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE A HEALTH CONDITION SUCH AS A CHRONIC BACK PROBLEM ITS VE...

Feb 3, 2006 Electrical System 20,000 mi

ROUTINELY WHEN DRIVING MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORY (USED AS A HACKNEY CARRIAGE) AUTOMOBILE EXHIBITS VIOLENT, POTENTIALLY DEADLY BEHAVIOR. THE LOSES ITS OPERATIONAL ABILITY AND DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LATEST NEAR-ACCIDENT SITUATION UNFOLDED AS FOLLOWS: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 50 ...

Feb 3, 2006 Power Train 20,000 mi

ROUTINELY WHEN DRIVING MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORY (USED AS A HACKNEY CARRIAGE) AUTOMOBILE EXHIBITS VIOLENT, POTENTIALLY DEADLY BEHAVIOR. THE LOSES ITS OPERATIONAL ABILITY AND DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LATEST NEAR-ACCIDENT SITUATION UNFOLDED AS FOLLOWS: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 50 ...

Feb 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

ROUTINELY WHEN DRIVING MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORY (USED AS A HACKNEY CARRIAGE) AUTOMOBILE EXHIBITS VIOLENT, POTENTIALLY DEADLY BEHAVIOR. THE LOSES ITS OPERATIONAL ABILITY AND DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LATEST NEAR-ACCIDENT SITUATION UNFOLDED AS FOLLOWS: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 50 ...

Feb 3, 2006 Electrical System 20,000 mi

ROUTINELY WHEN DRIVING MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORY (USED AS A HACKNEY CARRIAGE) AUTOMOBILE EXHIBITS VIOLENT, POTENTIALLY DEADLY BEHAVIOR. THE LOSES ITS OPERATIONAL ABILITY AND DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LATEST NEAR-ACCIDENT SITUATION UNFOLDED AS FOLLOWS: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 50 ...

Feb 3, 2006 Power Train 20,000 mi

ROUTINELY WHEN DRIVING MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORY (USED AS A HACKNEY CARRIAGE) AUTOMOBILE EXHIBITS VIOLENT, POTENTIALLY DEADLY BEHAVIOR. THE LOSES ITS OPERATIONAL ABILITY AND DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LATEST NEAR-ACCIDENT SITUATION UNFOLDED AS FOLLOWS: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 50 ...

Feb 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

ROUTINELY WHEN DRIVING MY 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORY (USED AS A HACKNEY CARRIAGE) AUTOMOBILE EXHIBITS VIOLENT, POTENTIALLY DEADLY BEHAVIOR. THE LOSES ITS OPERATIONAL ABILITY AND DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LATEST NEAR-ACCIDENT SITUATION UNFOLDED AS FOLLOWS: WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 50 ...

Jan 30, 2006 Exterior Lighting 28,711 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN NORMAL CONDITIONS AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FLASHED ON AND OFF. AS A RESULT OF THIS HAPPENING, THE DIMMER SWITCH WAS ADJUSTED FROM DIM TO BRIGHT, ALLOWING THE LIGHTS TO OPERATE MOMENTARILY. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP PERFORME...

Jan 30, 2006 Exterior Lighting 28,711 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN NORMAL CONDITIONS AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FLASHED ON AND OFF. AS A RESULT OF THIS HAPPENING, THE DIMMER SWITCH WAS ADJUSTED FROM DIM TO BRIGHT, ALLOWING THE LIGHTS TO OPERATE MOMENTARILY. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP PERFORME...

Dec 16, 2005 Suspension 64,700 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR AXLE NON POWERED ASSEMBLY EXPERIENCED EXTENSIVE WEAR. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE REPAIR SHOP, AND THE MECHANIC CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE ISSUE. A FACTORY AUTHORIZED AXLE REPLACEMENT KIT W...

Dec 16, 2005 Suspension 64,700 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR AXLE NON POWERED ASSEMBLY EXPERIENCED EXTENSIVE WEAR. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE REPAIR SHOP, AND THE MECHANIC CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE ISSUE. A FACTORY AUTHORIZED AXLE REPLACEMENT KIT W...

Apr 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 29,944 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS GOING TO SEND AN...

Apr 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 29,944 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS GOING TO SEND AN...

Apr 8, 2005 Tires 1,825 mi

DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 70 AT 75 MPH. SUDDEN BLOW-OUT OF THE SIDEWALL OF A MICHELIN TIRE WITH 1825 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT ON A MICHELIN BEFORE. I HAVE SINCE HEARD OTHERWISE. THEY COULD NOT GET A REPLACEMENT FOR SIX DAYS AND HAD TO RENT ME A CAR TO USE. THER...

Apr 8, 2005 Tires 1,825 mi

DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 70 AT 75 MPH. SUDDEN BLOW-OUT OF THE SIDEWALL OF A MICHELIN TIRE WITH 1825 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT ON A MICHELIN BEFORE. I HAVE SINCE HEARD OTHERWISE. THEY COULD NOT GET A REPLACEMENT FOR SIX DAYS AND HAD TO RENT ME A CAR TO USE. THER...

Dec 10, 2004 Wheels 32,819 mi

TROOPER WAS ON PATROL, WHILE DRIVING, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, FELT A SHIMMY IN THE STEERING, PULLED OVER AND OBSERVED THE RT FRT TIRE WAS SUDDENLY LOW ON AIR. HE RETURNED TO STATION, PARKED THE CAR AND CONTINUED HIS PATROL IN ANOTHER CAR. WHEN HE RETURNED TO STATION, TH...

Dec 10, 2004 Wheels 32,819 mi

TROOPER WAS ON PATROL, WHILE DRIVING, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, FELT A SHIMMY IN THE STEERING, PULLED OVER AND OBSERVED THE RT FRT TIRE WAS SUDDENLY LOW ON AIR. HE RETURNED TO STATION, PARKED THE CAR AND CONTINUED HIS PATROL IN ANOTHER CAR. WHEN HE RETURNED TO STATION, TH...

May 13, 2004 Power Train 37,787 mi

PREMATURE BEARING & AXLE WEAR ON REAR AXLES. (AXLE MAY BREAK IF NOT REPAIRED). *AK

May 13, 2004 Power Train 37,787 mi

PREMATURE BEARING & AXLE WEAR ON REAR AXLES. (AXLE MAY BREAK IF NOT REPAIRED). *AK