2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA RECALL - #03V279000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
ON CERTAIN POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE RIM NEAR THE WELD LINE THAT CONNECTS THE RIM TO THE DISK.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/10/2001 - 9/30/2002 |
| Recalled on |
8/7/2003 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/8/2003 |
| # Affected |
29,946 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE RIM NEAR THE WELD LINE THAT CONNECTS THE RIM TO THE DISK. |
| Consequences |
THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FOUR ROAD WHEELS AND SPARE WHEEL WITH THE MANUFACTURING DATE CODES OF AUGUST 18, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2002. IN ADDITION, FORD IS PROVIDING EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR WHEELS ON 2003 CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR AND TAXIS BUILT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH APRIL 29, 2003. THESE WHEELS ARE EXHIBITING CRACKS AT A SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER RATE THAN THOSE WHEELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
FORD RECALL NO. 03S05.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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Comments
10/19/2013 - Robert Parker
I have had to replace the LCM because the lights would work then stop working. The brake lights stopped working but the center light kept working. I traced it to a short between the MFS and BOO. It was a green wirer I had the same problem with another CVPI. I also had 2 rims crack at the weld. Replaced all 5 steel rims with aluminum factory take offs. The car has been a very reliable car. All of the problem happened past the 130000 mile mark. The car has had the normal things wear out such as starter and what not. I have driven this car in an abusive manner for most of its life.