2005 Ford Cvpi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cvpi years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Cvpi. That ranks 2nd out of 11 Cvpi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (6 complaints, 30%), typically at around 72,356 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Ford Cvpi problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 30% | 72,356 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 20% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 15% | 71,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10% | 17,809 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | 5,148 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 128,925 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 58,741 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 13,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford Cvpi recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: On certain police vehicles equipped with steel wheels, some of the wheels may develop cracks in the rim near the weld line that connects the rim to the disk.
Risk: The cracks can ultimately result in rapid air loss from the tire and could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the four road wheels and spare wheel based on the wheel part number. The recall began on march 15, 2007. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-343-5338.
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Problem: On certain police interceptors (cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between the exhaust system and the underbody, could sag and possibly contact the surface of the catalytic converter.
Risk: If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. The recall began on june 3, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Steering Control (EA13004) — opened Apr 26, 2013, closed Nov 15, 2013, led to recall 13V385000.
- Fracture of the steel wheel rim (EA04034) — opened Dec 21, 2004, closed Mar 8, 2007, led to recall 07V079000.
- Fracture of the steel wheel rim (RQ04007) — opened Aug 2, 2004, closed Dec 20, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving for approx. 5 min and my headlights just cut off. I pulled over turned the light switch on and off and still no head lights. The park lights would work just fine. I had to drive home using my bright lights. Luckily, no one was walking because i would not have been able to see them at…
Low speed steering failure. Could not control steering at low speed. - steering wheel resisted movement to control vehicle. Vehicle immediately brought to ford dealer and found that 5w1z*3b676*aa steering shaft assembly worn causing steering/control problem. Original owner with ford extra care…
I am having a problem with our 2005 crown vic headlights going out without warning while driving. Windshield wipers only works on high. *tr
Driving vehicle...headlamps turned off on their own...problem traced to lamp control module...problem with this part has been investigated by nhtsa previously...ford needs to be held accountable for failures of this part.
Driving a 2005 crown victoria in the early am (it was dark) on a city street without street lights. The headlights went off. Stopped the car immediately. Turned lights off and back on. All lights except the headlights worked. Experimented with the light switch and turn signal lever. Discovered the…
Other Ford Cvpi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20 | 2 |
| 2004 Cvpi | 17 | 2 |
| 2003 Cvpi | 78 | 3 |
| 2002 Cvpi | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Cvpi | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Cvpi | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Cvpi | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Cvpi | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Cvpi?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, wheels, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Cvpi?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Ford Cvpi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cvpi model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.