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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V861📅 Dec 22, 2015

2003–2005 Ford Crown Victoria & 2003–2005 Mercury Grand Marquis recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V861000
Manufacturer recall #
15S39
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
296,004
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 14, 2017
Built
Oct 3, 2001 – Aug 2, 2005
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V861 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V861?

2003–2005 Ford Crown Victoria & 2003–2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. 296,004 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.