Trim Report

Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor2003

Includes:CROWNVIC|Police Interceptor
$1,200
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Where to Find Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

Location data for all 2003 Ford Crown Victoria trims combined

17States

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Ford Crown Victoria Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2003 Ford Crown Victoria trims

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.

5
Recalls
289
Complaints
17
Crashes
6
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.

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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.

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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
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Ford Crown Victoria Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2003 Ford Crown Victoria trims

14–18mpg combined
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12-16city
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17-23hwy
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$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)

Is the Police Interceptor Worth It?

Common questions about the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

How does the Police Interceptor compare to other Ford Crown Victoria trims?

Every Ford Crown Victoria trim targets a different buyer. The 2003 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor?

Maintenance costs for the Police Interceptor align with the broader Ford Crown Victoria ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2003 model year has 5 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is exterior lighting. Check the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Ford Crown Victoria overview compares all years side by side.

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