2003 Ford Crown Victoria transmission problems
The 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has 26 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
26
Transmission complaints
9%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE DIFFERENTIAL ON THE VEHICLE IS WORN OUT. THE REAR BEARINGS WERE WORN AND CAUSED THE AXLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HOUSING. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BEARINGS BEGAN SMOKING AND SMELLED LIKE HOT ASPHALT. SMOKE ALSO ROSE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria transmission — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.