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2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis recall: headlights

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 22, 2015. It covers about 296,004 vehicles.

vehicles affected
296,004
reported
Dec 22, 2015
owners notified
Apr 14, 2017
related complaints
985

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is 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.
Risk
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 15V861000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 985 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 15V861000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis headlights?

Yes. Recall 15V861000, reported on December 22, 2015, covers about 296,004 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V861000?

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?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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