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2005 Ford CVPI problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

20 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

71,200 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 20 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior525.0%
Engine operation210.0%
Fuel system concerns210.0%
Steering behavior15.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Exterior Lighting
5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Wheels
2
Wheels:Rim
2
Electrical System
1
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Exterior Lighting5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Wheels2
Wheels:Rim2
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting:Headlights1
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch1

Exterior Lighting: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Wheels: 2; Wheels:Rim: 2; Electrical System: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
5
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
5
75,000 to 99,999
2
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
2
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0005
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9995
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above2

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2005
4
2006
1
2007
1
2008
2
2009
4
2010
4
2011
2
2013
1
2014
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20054
20061
20071
20082
20094
20104
20112
20131
20141

2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2009: 4; 2010: 4; 2011: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 1

Pattern summary

Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10112111 · 2005-02-24 (February 24, 2005)

WHILE MERGING FROM A SECONDARY ROAD ONTO A STATE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AT SUCH A HIGH RATE OF SPEED THAT OPERATOR LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. ACCELERATION CONTINUED AND VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND DESPITE BRAKE BEING APPLIED. VEHICLE RAN OFF ROADWAY AND SUSTAINED FRONT END AND UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 445 miles reported. Look up ODI 10112111 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10143395 · 2005-11-21 (November 21, 2005)

ON A 2005 FORD CVPI, OPERATOR ACCELERATED. WHEN SHE HIT THE BRAKE TO SLOW, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. SHE RELEASED THE BRAKE, ENSURING THAT SHE HAD HER ENTIRE FOOT OFF AND AWAY FROM BOTH PEDALS, AND ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. ONLY AFTER STANDING ON THE BRAKE WITH TWO FEET, DID THE ACCELERATOR RELEASE. HAD THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ANOTHER 100 YARDS, SHE WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL ON A SHARP CURVE AND CRASHED. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 9,850 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143395 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10164181 · 2006-08-02 (August 2, 2006)

FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR STALLING AND LACKING POWER. FAILURE DURING CRIMINAL PURSUIT. PLUGGED FUEL PUMP PICKUP SOCK/FILTER. THIRD PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS. MANUFACTURE WARRANTY, BUT OUT OF SERVICE FOR REPAIR. HAVE REPLACED, OR HAD REPLACED BY DEALER OVER 100 PUMPS ON 2003,2004, AND 2005 MODEL YEAR CROWN VIC'S. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 17,809 miles reported. Look up ODI 10164181 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10221786 · 2008-03-19 (March 19, 2008)

ON 2 SEPARATE POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP AND FILTER FAIL RESULTING IN HESITATION, STALLING AND LACK OF POWER. PUMP AND FILTER ASSEMBLY REPLACED AND ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM CLEANED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10221786 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10503669 · 2013-03-19 (March 19, 2013)

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 WARRANTY - REPAIR NOT COVERED AT $538.63. HISTORY OF STEERING FAILURES ON THESE VEHICLES - FORD SHOULD RECALL/REIMBURSE FOR REPAIRS. I SPOKE TO A FORD ESP REPRESENTATIVE AND WAS TOLD THAT NO MATTER HOW MANY FAILURES OCCUR, REGARDLESS OF ACCIDENT OR INJURY…

Owner-reported narrative. 58,741 miles reported. Look up ODI 10503669 at NHTSA ↗