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Recall 15V-861

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2003 to 2005 Ford Crown Victoria and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (headlights).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-861
Reported
December 22, 2015
Vehicles affected
296,004 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.

The risk

A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles