Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
Fuel system, other: storage, tank assembly
NHTSA campaign 03V472000 · reported November 6, 2003 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 4,218 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank weakening the tank.
- The risk
- If the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will install an insulator behind the current seat back. Owner notification began on january 7, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Equipment: mechanical, integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
NHTSA campaign 00V200000 · reported July 18, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 875,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. If the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly.
- The risk
- If this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.
Seat belts: front, anchorage
NHTSA campaign 00V157001 · reported June 12, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,167 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, INC. (trw) manufactured from june 1, 1998 through may 21, 2000. Some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.
- The risk
- In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.
Seat belts: front, anchorage
NHTSA campaign 00V157002 · reported June 12, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,129 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, INC. (trw) manufactured from june 1, 1998 through may 21, 2000. Some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.
- The risk
- In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
NHTSA campaign 00V138000 · reported May 17, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 23,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: a windshield wiper control module may not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (I.e., ice, snow, or other debris).
- The risk
- This condition could result in inoperative wipers with no advance warning.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the wiper control modules and replace if necessary.
Seat belts: front, retractor
NHTSA campaign 00V083000 · reported March 20, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 83 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with the left rear seat belt retractor attaching bolts incorrectly tightened.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will tighten the retractor mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Air bags: frontal
NHTSA campaign 00V050000 · reported February 17, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 39 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with lower than the intended level of torque on the bolts that attach the air bag electronic crash sensor module to the vehicle.
- The risk
- A loose module could result in a delayed air bag deployment in the event of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will tighten the air bag electronic crash sensor attaching bolts.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Dec 18, 2024 · Tires
Purchased 2 Cooper Endeavor tires July 2022 from a highly popular national retailer, 225/60-R16. The tires were installed professionally by a Ford Dealership. The first of the 2 tires developed a hazardous outer sidewall "egg" within a few weeks of installation (under 1k mi). Having no visible or known damage it was…
Mar 17, 2020 · Structure
I WAS DRIVING ND I DIDN'T SEE A POT HOLE SO AFTER I DROVE ACROSS IT LIKE A MILE OR MORE MY HEAD LIGHT STARTED FLICKING ND AFTER WEN I DROVE FOR LIKE 30MIN THEY TURNED OF ND IT ALSO CAUSED ALL THE LIGHT TO TURN OFF INSIDE ND OUT THE CAR
Sep 12, 2019 · Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD HAD SOME CRACKS AND CHIPS, SO HE DECIDED TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD IMPAIRED HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE HE COULD NOT SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. THE CONTACT STATED…
Apr 14, 2018 · Electrical system
WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS TIMES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR, HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT ALONG WITH INSTRUMENT PANEL. SOMETIMES THE FAN ON WILL COME ON AND WILL CUT OFF EVEN WHEN IT IS OFF. WHEN TEMP IS COLD HEATER BLOWS COLD AIR. HOT OUTSIDE HEATS WORKS. AC WORKS FINE IN BOTH CLIMATES. DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT COME DOWN…
Oct 10, 2017 · Exterior lighting · 275,000 miles
BROUGHT USED JULY 26,2017 FIRST TIME DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON THEN GO OUT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN HIGHWAY.FORD HAS PROBLEM WITH LIGHT MODULE TRIED GETTING VKP-31F32-Z01 RELAYS BUT MY RESEARCH FOUND DISCONTINUED 2009 I'M SCREWED BY FORD & RELAY MANUFACTURE.MAY NOT BE IN YOUR DATA BASE BUT…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 18, 2024.