2003 Ford Crown Victoria engine problems
15 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 109,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 109,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford crown victoria. While driving approximately 50 MPH, thick white smoke started emitting from the front end of the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal coolant odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed there was corrosion and a crack near the intake and radiator hose. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
- Lighting 96 complaints
- Wheels 42 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints