2004 Ford Crown Victoria: common problems and reliability
An average Crown Victoria year.
137 owner complaints, most about exterior lighting. 3 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has 137 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are exterior lighting and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Crown Victoria years only. How we score it
Is 2004 a good year for the Crown Victoria?
Across the 15 Crown Victoria model years we track, complaint volume runs from 12 (2010) to 316 (1997). With 137 complaints, the 2004 Crown Victoria sits about the same as the model's median of 137.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2004 Crown Victoria
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 15V861000Ford 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.
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 06E056000CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Campaign 05V206000ON CERTAIN POLICE INTERCEPTORS (CVPI) AND COMMERCIAL HEAVY DUTY (TAXI) VEHICLES, AT EXTREMELY HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES, THE SOUND INSULATING PANEL, LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE UNDERBODY, COULD SAG AND POSSIBLY CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment based on its reputation for durability, simplicity, and value.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Crown Victoria. See the full Crown Victoria owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Crown Victoria listings typically run $6,798–$10,340 across 1997 to 2011 model years.
Other Crown Victoria model years
Compare every Crown Victoria year side by side to see how 2004 ranks against the rest.
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