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2004 Ford CvpiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2004 Ford Cvpi, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints171 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage68kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 18, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Ford Cvpi has problems

17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels90
Electrical system50
Exterior lighting40
Steering10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Engine and engine cooling11
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2004 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

Wheels

Recall 07V-079 · Mar 6, 2007 · 109,664 vehicles

Risk. THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: interior/under dash

Recall 05V-206 · May 9, 2005 · 132,800 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2004 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

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  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Ford Cvpi, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIMEA04034 · closed Mar 8, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-079
  2. FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIMRQ04007 · closed Dec 20, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What Cvpi owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LINGERING PROBLEM WITH 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR WHEELS WITH SUSPECTED CRACKS. MEETS ALL SYMPTOMOLOGY. FORD REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. *TR
Complaint 10303276 · Jan 29, 2010 · 68,500 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CVPI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEELS CRACKED IN THE RIM NEAR THE WELD LINE, WHICH CONNECTS THE RIM TO THE DISK. HE HAD TO PLACE AIR IN HIS TIRES WEEKLY BECAUSE THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TIRES TO DEFLATE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL…
Complaint 10270222 · May 28, 2009 · 67,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD CVPI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, WHICH STATED THAT THE RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON HIS VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE RIMS SINCE THE RECALL ONLY PERTAINED TO POLICE VEHICLES. THE CONTACT WANTED…
Complaint 10262425 · Mar 19, 2009 · 89,000 miles

Own a 2004 Cvpi?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.