2005 Ford CVPI: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
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.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 10.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.0% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 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: 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
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.
Examples from the source records
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 10113997 · 2005-03-12 (March 12, 2005)
I HAD RENTED A BRAND NEW 2005, FORD CROWN VICTORIA. AS I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 74 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE HOOD WAS VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. I PULLED OVER, PULLED THE HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE HOOD LATCH RELEASE WAS READY TO FALL OFF. ONE BOLT WAS MISSING AND THE OTHER BOLD WAS READY TO FALL OUT. HAD THE BOLT FALLEN OUT, THE HOOD WOULD HAVE FLOWN OPEN. I HAND TIGHTENED THE REMAINING BOLT AND SHUT THE HOOD. BECAUSE THE LATCH WOULD MOVE WHEN I SHUT THE HOOD, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO L…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10113997 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10142746 · 2005-11-15 (November 15, 2005)
WELD FAILURE ON POLICE CAR STEEL WHEEL SIMILAR TO THAT EXPERIENCED WITH MY 2004 WHEELS. WELD FAILURE CAUSED AIR LEAK AND FLAT TIRE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10142746 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 10205540 · 2007-10-12 (October 12, 2007)
2005 FORD CVPI - OUR MUNICIPAL POLICE AGENCY OWNS A FLEET OF APPROXIMATELY 150 CVPI'S THAT HAVE RUSTING RIMS. THE PROBLEM BEGINS WITH THE FINISH SEEMINGLY DISAPPEARING WITH CLEAN METAL VISIBLE THAT EVENTUALLY RUSTS OVER. THE LOCAL DEALER REPORTS NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROBLEM. WAS CURIOUS TO KNOW IF THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND WHAT SAFETY ISSUE THIS MAY POSE IF THE RIMS CONTINUE TO RUST? *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10205540 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 10221794 · 2008-03-19 (March 19, 2008)
HEADLIGHTS WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF. FAILURE IS INSIDE THE MULTIFUNCTION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. PROBLEM BEGAN WITH THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL FLASHING VERY FAST REPEATEDLY AND THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF. THE LIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES NOT TURN BACK ON. SECOND INCIDENT. SWITCH PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10221794 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V206000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Reported: 2005-05-09 (May 9, 2005)
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.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V079000 · Wheels
Reported: 2007-03-06 (March 6, 2007)
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.
Consequence: THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗