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2003 Ford Crown Victoria Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has 26 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

Lights
83
Wheels
37
Suspension
29
Powertrain
26
Electrical
24
Engine
17
Steering
12
Brakes
12
Tires
11
Speed Control
10
Fuel System
10
Structure
4
Visibility
3
Other
3
Airbags
3
Seat Belts
3

26

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 8, 2019POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELSFORD DEALERSHIP WONT FIX SAFTEY ISSUES RECALLS
Jul 15, 2016POWER TRAINWHILE IN MOTION, CAR BEGAN MAKING A GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR. WHAT I THOUGH MIGHT BE A BAD TIRE OR ...
Sep 17, 2015POWER TRAIN2003 CROWN VICTORIA 57000 MILES. MY CROWN VICTORIA WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE ST THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT ...
Dec 2, 2013POWER TRAINREAR AXLES AND BEARINGS ON 2003 - 2011 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE VEHICLES. *TR
Jan 1, 2013POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERI BOUGHT MY FORD CROWN VIC 3 YEARS AGO PAID 6000 DOLLARS, WITHIN TWO WEEKS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STO...
Oct 28, 2010POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD FOCUS. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE FROM THE PARK POSITI...
Mar 2, 2010POWER TRAINFOR OVER A YEAR I HEARD A RUMBLING FROM THE REAR RIGHT OF MY CAR WHICH A MECHANIC ORIGINALLY THOUGHT...
Dec 16, 2007POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING IN A NICE ASPHALTED ROAD UP A HILL, I FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STARTED TO S...
Sep 4, 2007POWER TRAINNOISE IN REAR OF CAR. WHEN I LOOKED AT RIGHT REAR WHEEL I SAW OIL. I THEN TOOK IT TO THE CLOSES ...
Aug 30, 2007POWER TRAINWENT TO MIDLAND TEXAS FROM BANDERA TX. WHICH WAS AROUND 300 MI. WAS HAVING NOISE IN LEFT REAR WHEEL ...
Aug 23, 2007POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING ...
May 1, 2007POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WITH A 4.6L V8 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IN THE LAST 44,000 MIL...
May 1, 2007POWER TRAINNO ACCIDENT, EXPENSE REPAIR $1000.00 TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF 2003 FORD EXPLORER. 22,145 MILES. THI...
May 1, 2007POWER TRAINMY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR'S TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. IT ONLY HAS 65,000 MI...
Dec 15, 2005POWER TRAINREAR AXLE BEARINGS FAILED AT 39,000 MILES. OUT OF WARRANTY, THERE IS A RECALL FOR FLEET BUYERS. WHY ...
Aug 10, 2005POWER TRAINMY 2003 FORD EXPEDITION IS NOW ON ITS 4TH REAR DIFFERENTIAL IN 8 MONTHS. WE STARTED COMPLAINING ABO...
Mar 28, 2005POWER TRAINRECALL CAMPAIGN 04V328000 CONCERNING REAR AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. A ROARING NOISE WOULD COME FROM THE R...
Jan 10, 2005POWER TRAINI HAVE A FORD TAURUS WITH APPROXIMATELY 41,900 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN FOR SERVICE BE...
Sep 20, 2004POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,SEATSI HAVE AN EDDIE BAUER EDITION EXPEDITION (2003) . THIS UNIT CAME WITH OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS THAT...
Sep 9, 2004POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEARS UNTIL CONSUMER REACHED HIS DESTINATION. DEALERSHIP WAS NOT...

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