MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2005: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V861000

Make Model Year
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 2005
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-14 2015-12-22 2015-12-22

Production Dates: 2001-10-03 - 2005-08-02

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S39

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 296004

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.