Major Problems with 2005 Ford Crown Victoria Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Ford Crown Victoria

2005 Ford Crown Victoria ENGINE Victims: 3

2005 Ford Crown Victoria STORAGE Victims: 2 Mileage: 72900 miles

2005 Ford Crown Victoria REAR/OTHER Victims: 2

Browse 2005 Ford Crown Victoria complaints by category

Problems with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Crown Victoria owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns approximately six 2005 ford crown victorias. the vehicles are driven by police officers. the contact stated that...	82 ~ 77503 miles
STEERING steering wheel disengaged while driving. wheel rotated more than 360 degrees and had no effect on the car direction. almost...	29 ~ 92853 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM head light high and low beams go out. occurs intermittently and for extended times. installed new lighting control module. the	16 ~ 85168 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while merging from a secondary road the 2005 ford crown victoria (police car) accelerated suddenly which caused the driver to...	11 ~ 31733 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1995 ford crown victoria [xxx] upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. tie rod and pitman arm replaced....	11 ~ 86610 miles
ENGINE my wife died in this police car lost control due to engine jerking and seat belts came loose and ejected	7 ~ 77635 miles
AIR BAGS air bag light comes on everytime car is started flashes 3 then 4 then stays on constantly do not feel...	4 ~ 78473 miles
SUSPENSION inspection found dislocated bushing. *tr...	4 ~ 103130 miles
POWER TRAIN vehicle goes out of gear after someone turns off from in front of the driver the transmission neutralizes and then...	4 ~ 110500 miles
SEAT BELTS the seat belt is fraying in my car. it has been doing this for the last year and half. reported	4 ~ 60000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2005 ford crown victoria police interceptor with 47 410 miles began having rear axle noise. upon service in our shop...	3 ~ 47535 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact stated the horn was not working. the service dealer replaced the horn and reprogrammed the ccm to...	3 ~ 5025 miles
SERVICE BRAKES while accelerating from a stopped position through a red light when i reached 40 mph the motor started roaring as...	2 ~ 44000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while accelerating from a stopped position through a red light when i reached 40 mph the motor started roaring as...	2 ~ 51089 miles
VISIBILITY 2005 ford crown vic approx 85 000 miles climate control vent duct controller send all vent functions through defrost vents...	2 ~ 50000 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY premature rear axle bearing/axle failure on 2005 ford crown victoria with police packages. *jb...	2 ~ 50941 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* - the contact stated that the horn would not work. the battery also failed. the vehicle had to be...	2
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds a growling noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle.	2 ~ 52781 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC during normal braking on 2 separate occasions my father and i both experienced unintended acceleration while braking. this was caused...	2 ~ 2368 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING 1995 ford crown victoria [xxx] upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. tie rod and pitman arm replaced....	2 ~ 38000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE 1995 ford crown victoria [xxx] upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. tie rod and pitman arm replaced....	2 ~ 35000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel leaking from pin hole in fuel rail. *tr...	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. the contact stated that the engine exhibited an abnormally excessive increase...	1 ~ 33000 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights go out without warning while driving. must pull & hold dimmer lever to engage "bright" lights to have any	1 ~ 143000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i bought ford victoria crown model 2005 from an individual on dec. 2009. it was police car. after i bought...	1 ~ 102820 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i bought ford victoria crown model 2005 from an individual on dec. 2009. it was police car. after i bought...	1 ~ 102820 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING catalytic converter rattles after 54 000 miles found ford bulletin on problem. should be replaced by ford. *tr...	1 ~ 48000 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. the contact stated the headlights would intermittently fail without warning. the...	1 ~ 61440 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE paint defect: bubbling and peeling. paint applied without applying primer to adhere paint. the 2005 lx model was purchased in...	1
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. he received recall notice#07v079000 wheels however during inspection the technician stated...	1 ~ 116000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. the contact stated that the vehicle is used as a police vehicle....	1 ~ 100000 miles
STRUCTURE paint is bubbling and flaking off. ford says not their responsibility areas are from the size of a 1/8inch to...	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE austintown police officer was operating a 2005 ford crown victoria police vehicle when the vehicle was struck from behind causing...	1 ~ 72900 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. when the vehicle was checked for differential fluid the housing was pressurized...	1 ~ 23000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN right rear axle broke at hub with whee l causing vehicle to coast to a stop. *ak...	1 ~ 46400 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING re: rear brake lights with light to moderate braking when starting to push brake pedal the rear lights come on....	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* - the contact stated that the horn would not work. the battery also failed. the vehicle had to be...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* - the contact stated that the horn would not work. the battery also failed. the vehicle had to be...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2005 ford crown victoria accelerated without warning. *kb the consumer had other problems with the vehicle such as a right	1
TIRES 2005 ford crown victoria accelerated without warning. *kb the consumer had other problems with the vehicle such as a right	1
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2005 ford crown victoria accelerated without warning. *kb the consumer had other problems with the vehicle such as a right	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS front passenger seat belt would not stay buckled. dealer replaced the buckle and it was fixed. *nm...	1 ~ 8000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. when the contact started the ignition it activated the the windshield washer...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE we have had numerous fuel pump failure involving 2003-2005 crown vic police package vehicle....	1 ~ 7392 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS 1) taxi accident 2) left & right rear seat belt retractor failure excessive spool out. severe bodily injury. *tr...	1
COLUMN > STEERING steering wheel on new ford crown victoria was loose and horn did not work. ford replaced steering column but horn	1 ~ 1000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING rear brake lights with light to moderate braking when starting to push brake pedal the rear lights come on. when...	1 ~ 8000 miles
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING rear brake lights with light to moderate braking when starting to push brake pedal the rear lights come on. when...	1 ~ 8000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1995 ford crown victoria [xxx] upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. tie rod and pitman arm replaced....	1 ~ 70000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 1995 ford crown victoria [xxx] upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. tie rod and pitman arm replaced....	1 ~ 70000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 1995 ford crown victoria [xxx] upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. tie rod and pitman arm replaced....	1 ~ 70000 miles
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING 1995 ford crown victoria [xxx] upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. tie rod and pitman arm replaced....	1 ~ 70000 miles

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