2003 Ford Crown Victoria

$4,000

from

listings

$4K–$6K

price range

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Low$4,000

High$6,395

From$4,000

Avg Mileage150,000 mi

Fresh

Sourced from 4 active dealer listings as of May 2026

2003 Ford Crown Victoria Trims

All Trims Combined

From$4,000

$4K–$6K

4 listings150,000 avg miles

2003 Ford Crown Victoria Pricing

Price Trend

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Ford Crown Victoria Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2003 Ford Crown Victoria's elevated safety profile includes 5 recall campaigns and 289 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

289

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V8610002015-22-12

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.

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

View at NHTSA

05V2060002005-09-05

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

ON 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.

IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE.

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03V2790002003-05-08

WHEELS

ON CERTAIN POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE RIM NEAR THE WELD LINE THAT CONNECTS THE RIM TO THE DISK.

THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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02I0030002002-15-10

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

IN ORDER TO ENHANCE POLICE OFFICE SAFETY, MODEL YEAR 1992-2003 CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR (CVPI) VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH SHIELDS DESIGNED TO HELP PROTECT THE FUEL TANK IN HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES. FORD ALSO WILL BE OFFERING AN OPTIONAL TRUNK PACKAGE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF SHARP-EDGED, HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THESE VEHICLES.

SOME HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES HAVE RESULTED IN FUEL TANK PUNCTURES AND FIRES IN CVPI VEHICLES.

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03V4720002003-06-11

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK.

IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has accumulated 289 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with exterior lighting leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Exterior Lighting80

02Wheels37

03Power Train23

04Suspension20

05Steering12

289 total across 1 model years (2003–2003)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Crown Victoria Fuel Economy

14–18mpg combined

12-16city

17-23hwy

$2,450-$3,150/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria ranges from 14 to 18 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Crown Victoria - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Crown Victoria Police - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Crown Victoria CNG - Automatic 4-spd

14mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel DriveNatural Gas

12 city17 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

17States

50%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 28% of listings are there. But with 17 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

1128%

TXTexas

513%

GAGeorgia

410%

NVNevada

38%

COColorado

38%

WAWashington

25%

PAPennsylvania

25%

IDIdaho

13%

MIMichigan

13%

VAVirginia

13%

NDNorth Dakota

13%

NYNew York

13%

SCSouth Carolina

13%

OKOklahoma

13%

CA1

OR1

DC1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2003.

Buying a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria a good car to buy?

The 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is exterior lighting, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria?

There are 5 documented recalls for the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria?

Fuel economy ranges from 14 to 18 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $833 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING is the number-one complaint area for the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, based on 289 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.