2004 Ford Cvpi recalls and problems

The 2004 Ford Cvpi has 2 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2004 Ford Cvpi vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Ford Cvpi recalls

Recall 07V-079: Wheels

Reported Mar 6, 2007 · 109,664 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: On certain police 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.

Risk: The cracks can ultimately result in rapid air loss from the tire and could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the four road wheels and spare wheel based on the wheel part number. The recall began on march 15, 2007. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-343-5338.

Recall 05V-206: Electrical System

Reported May 9, 2005 · 132,800 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.

Risk: If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. The recall began on june 3, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2004 Ford Cvpi problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Wheels	9
Electrical System	5
Exterior Lighting	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Power Train	1
Steering	1

Most reported parts

Wheels › Rim — 3
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 79,832 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2004 Ford Cvpi complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 113,000 miles · reported Jan 18, 2012

The headlamps on this vehicle shut off after lights have been turned on for about 25 seconds and will not come back on, occasionally they will stay on and then will shut off while driving. I've had this problem looked at by several shops and have been told that the lcm module is faulty and that it needs to be replaced. This part is very expensive, and the fact that ford does not want to address this shows their lack of concern for public safety. This issue is a major safety issue and I can't believe that ford does not take responsibility for this problem as it appears to be widespread.

Exterior Lighting · at 133,000 miles · reported Nov 17, 2010

The headlights turn off when in use, intermittently. This happens even though the headlight switch is on. This is very dangerous. This problem developed at about 106,000 miles. It was temporarily corrected by having the relays in the ford lcm (Lighting control module) replaced with a new headlight relay, nec part number "nec eq1-11111s".

Wheels · at 68,500 miles · reported Jan 29, 2010

Lingering problem with 2004 ford crown victoria police interceptor wheels with suspected cracks. Meets all symptomology. Ford refuses to address the problem.

Exterior Lighting · at 120,000 miles · reported Jan 26, 2010

I own a 2004 ford crown victoria. It has the well known lighting control module failure. The headlights go off for no reason while driving down the road. Ford needs to be held accountable and replace these modules under a recall. This can cause an accident. But of course, just like ford doesn't think there is a problem with their gas tank design (Exploding crown vics), they probably will not fix the headlight issue either.

Wheels · at 67,000 miles · reported May 28, 2009

The contact owns a 2004 ford cvpi. The contact stated that the wheels cracked in the rim near the weld line, which connects the rim to the disk. He had to place air in his tires weekly because the failure caused the tires to deflate. The manufacturer stated that they would not honor the recall because the vehicle was no longer registered to the police department. Nhtsa campaign id number 07v079000 (Wheels) and ford recall number 07s48 were referenced. The failure mileage was 67,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Ford Cvpi have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Ford Cvpi: 07V-079 (wheels), 05V-206 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford Cvpi?

Owners report wheels problems most often (9 reports), followed by electrical system (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 79,832 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.