Recall 15V-861: 2003–2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003–2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
Ford Motor Company recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Dec 22, 2015, covering about 296,004 vehicles.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Headlights |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V861000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Crown Victoria | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Mercury Grand Marquis | 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V-861?
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.
How is recall 15V-861 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.