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2003 Ford Crown

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

12.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,968

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2015610 · manufacturer campaign 15S39

21 December 2015

Transport Canada lists: Crown 2003–2005 · Grand 2003–2005

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the Lighting Control Module could cause the headlight high and low beams to become inoperative without warning, causing the headlights to revert to reduced-voltage daytime running light function. This would cause a reduction in lighting output, potentially increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the Lighting Control Module.

14,714 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2007055 · manufacturer campaign 07S48

2 March 2007

Transport Canada lists: Crown 2003–2005

What is wrong

The wheels of certain Police Interceptor vehicles may crack, particularly when exposed to severe loading in high speed pursuit situations. Often cracked wheels can be identified as a result of slow air leaks, steering wheel nibble, or difficulty or inability to properly balance a wheel and tire assembly. In time, the cracks could propagate circumferentially and lead to sudden air loss, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the wheels.

5,408 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2005146 · manufacturer campaign 05S32

16 May 2005

Transport Canada lists: Crown 2003–2005

What is wrong

On certain Police Interceptors and Commercial Heavy Duty (Taxi) vehicles, the dash outer sound insulator could sag and possibly contact the surface of the light-off catalyst. If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odour, or smoke which may result in a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will remove a section of the dash outer sound insulator above the light-off catalysts and replace that portion with a redesigned insulating material that has an aluminium outer layer and a full adhesive backing.

5,541 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2004236 · manufacturer campaign 04S16

9 July 2004

Transport Canada lists: Crown 2003 · Town Car 2003

What is wrong

Certain Crown Victoria Police Interceptors, Crown Victoria commercial vehicles and Lincoln Town Car fleet vehicles. As opposed to civilian vehicles, the potentially affected vehicles typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis, including the wheel bearings and axles, as a result of steering, suspension and tire design differences, as well as vehicle usage patterns and vehicle operating weight. The increased loading and/or weight these vehicles experience during their high duty cycles result in increased stress on the rear axle shafts and bearings. This may lead to early bearing failure and ultimately axle shaft fracture. In the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would loose drive function and would coast to a stop. The wheel is likely to be retained in the wheel well by the brake caliper and brake rotor, and vehicle control is maintained.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace rear wheel bearings, seals and axle shafts.

1,233 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2003274 · manufacturer campaign 03S08

7 November 2003

Transport Canada lists: Crown 1996–2003

What is wrong

On certain natural gas vehicles, in the rare circumstance that a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the locally directed flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank thereby reducing the hoop strength of the tank. If the hoop strength is significantly compromised, the tank could rupture and potentially result in personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will install an insulator behind the seat back.

278 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2003191 · manufacturer campaign 03S05

11 August 2003

Transport Canada lists: Crown 2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles in police and taxi applications, the steel wheels could crack due to loads input to the wheels as a result of the unique tires and suspensions used.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will replace the wheels that have a manufacturing date between August 18, 2001 and September 22, 2002.

852 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 28% of 25 2003 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
294 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Ford Crown have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2003 Ford Crown. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2003 Ford Crown get?
NRCan rates the 2003 Ford Crown at 12.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 294 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2003 Ford Crown for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,968 in fuel, producing roughly 5,914 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.