2003–2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003–2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Recall: Affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail…
NHTSA campaign 15V861000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Dec 22, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Crown Victoria | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Mercury | Grand Marquis | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V861000 (manufacturer number 15S39). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.