Is the 2003 FORD Crown Victoria safe to drive?

The 2003 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.

What is the WHEELS recall for the 2003 FORD Crown Victoria? (Campaign #03V279000)

Your vehicle's steel wheels may develop cracks near the weld line, which could lead to a sudden loss of air from the tire. If the crack is severe, it could affect your vehicle's control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will inspect and replace your vehicle's four road wheels and spare wheel for free, and provide extended warranty coverage for wheels on certain 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and taxis.

NHTSA Campaign 03V279000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

WHEELS

What Happened

Your vehicle's steel wheels may develop cracks near the weld line, which could lead to a sudden loss of air from the tire.

Risk if Unfixed

If the crack is severe, it could affect your vehicle's control, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Ford will inspect and replace your vehicle's four road wheels and spare wheel for free, and provide extended warranty coverage for wheels on certain 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and taxis.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V279000. 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.

Campaign 03V279000

What This Recall Means

WHEELS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?