Is the 2001 FORD Crown Victoria safe to drive?

The 2001 FORD Crown Victoria has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 00V412000

High Priority Plain English 2000-12-06

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

What Happened

A critical safety component in your vehicle's airbag system may not be properly secured, which could affect its performance in the event of a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If your vehicle is involved in a crash, you may not receive the intended level of protection, putting you at risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealership will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected components at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2001 FORD Crown Victoria

2001 LINCOLN Town Car

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V412000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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