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2004 Ford Crown Victoria repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 20 repairs.
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2004 Ford Crown Victoria repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford Crown Victoria in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2014
Jul 2010

84200 mi

US $129
Headlight lens fogged. Re-polished.  Headlight lens fogged. Re-polished 

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2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford Crown Victoria in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2012
Jul 2010

103000 mi

US $100
Blower Control Module for HVAC was fried, bought part from Ford and had it replaced.  
Jan 2012

US $644
Fuel pump died, and was replaced. 
Ford Crown Victoria in California, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015

US $1800
Transmission started slipping. Replaced trans assembley with rebuilt unit. 
Feb 2015

163900 mi

US $260
Windshield wiper started to go on by itself. Found module was bad from water submursion. Replaced windshield washer motor and module combo. This is a pretty common problem if area around it is not cleaned from time to time. 
Dec 2015

168000 mi

US $70
Left rear window regulator cable broke which caused the window to not roll all the way up. 
Apr 2016

170200 mi

US $100
Driver's door window regulator broke. The cable snapped. Replaced the regulator and motor as an assembly. Works fine now. 
Mar 2018

181000 mi

US $400
Replaced front and rear brake pads and rotors. 
Ford Crown Victoria in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2014
Aug 2013

121400 mi
Rear passenger wheel had grease on inside of rim. Replaced axle seal. 
Feb 2014

125300 mi
rear seal, rear axle bearing, replaced passenger side axle. 

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2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford Crown Victoria in Washington, United States
- May 2010
Jun 2006

15000 mi
Replaced radio. (Volume muffled at times) 
Jan 2009

32000 mi
Passenger side rear catalytic converter replaced under 8/80 federal emissions warranty. Cat brick was loose and rattling. 
Dec 2009

40000 mi
Driver side rear catalytic converter replaced under 8/80 federal emissions warranty. Cat brick had broke loose and was rattling.  
Ford Crown Victoria in Washington, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2020
Oct 2015

120800 mi

US $185
EGR valve tightened 
Nov 2015

135000 mi

US $450
HVAC unit will not cycle. Replaced head with one from a 2005 Crown Vic. 
Apr 2016

130500 mi
Replacement HVAC head unit has also failed. Unit stuck in defrost/floor. It functions so have not repaired. 
Aug 2016

138000 mi

US $280
Failure of replacement HVAC head unit 
Jul 2017

151000 mi

US $117
Replaced SERP belt 
Ford Crown Victoria in Washington, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

180000 mi
Diagnose; Valve intake manifold radiator fluid leak. 

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2004 Ford Crown Victoria Repair Histories

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