Structure Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The number one most common problem is related to the underbody shield (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the trunk lid (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Crown Victoria

Problem Category Number of Problems
Underbody Shield problems
2
Trunk Lid problems
1
Frame And Members problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

The Underbody Shield problem

Traveling on PA turnpike, vehicle stopped moving. Called for tow to nearest Ford garage (haggerstown, MD Ford) for repair. When vehicle was placed on lift rear tire fell off. The axel had broke at the tire. Vehicle had 100,048 miles. Vehicle has no rust or body issues. Vehicle is in very good shape.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid problem

The trunk lid of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has a chromed metal strip of trim running across the outer bottom width of the trunk lid. This metal strip has an exposed sharp edge in a place where a user would instinctively reach to lift or hold up the trunk lid (on a windy day).   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

Upper a-arm attaches to frame with 2 each studs and is secured with nuts. A-arm mounting has long slots to accommodate adjustment of the camber. New vehicle delivered to customer with the upper a-arm mounting nuts backed off by more than 1/2" allowing the camber to change dramatically as the   Read details...


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