no report yet
Wheels
Risk. THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2003 Ford CvpiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2003 Ford Cvpi, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 28, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Ford Cvpi has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
63Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
8Exterior lighting
5Tires
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Electrical system
1Steering
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 63 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2003 Ford Cvpi recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Wiring: interior/under dash
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Wheels
Risk. THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do wheels problems start?
84kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 57 wheels complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles42under 100k miles15100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other Cvpi year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cvpi median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Ford Cvpi, and the recalls they led to.
- FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIMLed to recall 07V-079
- FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIMNo recall
In owners' words
What Cvpi owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I JUST READ ABOUT THE STEERING COLUMN RECALL ON THE CROWN VIC, CVPI, AND GRAND MARQUIS 2005-2011 AND I AM NOT SURE WHY THE 2003-2004 MODELS ARE NOT INCLUDED. THEY HAVE THE SAME ISSUES DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL. I HAD MY 2003 CVPI IN THE SHOP LESS THAN A MONTH AGO DUE TO SOME STEERING ISSUES I'M…
I HAVE STEEL WHEELS ON MY 2003 CROWN VIC I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY STATING THAT MY WHEELS WERE PART OF A SAFETY RECALL, THE WHEELS ARE PRONE TO WELDS BREAKING AND RUSTING MAKING THEM LOOSE AIR AND IMPOSSIBLE TO BALANCE WHY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES I HAVE HAD DIFFERENT TIRES…
MY CAR IS A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA (FORMER POLICE VEHICLE). THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON IT, # 07S48 FOR THE 16" STEEL WHEEL REPLACEMENT. I HAVE RECEIVED 3 NOTICES FROM FORD ON IT. WHEN I WENT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS THEY TOLD ME IT ISN'T COVERED BECAUSE IT IS NO LONGER OWNED BY A POLICE…
Own a 2003 Cvpi?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.