Recall 15V861000: 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 22, 2015
Vehicles affected
296,004
Models
2
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V861000
Manufacturer campaign
15S39
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Owner letters
Apr 14, 2017
Components
Exterior lighting:headlights (Lighting)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology