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Ford Crown Victoria 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

193Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
15Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
19Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting101 complaints

101 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V861000.

Steering37 complaints

37 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V385000, 14V704000.

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 05V206000, 05V518000.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V206000Reported May 9, 2005 - 132,800 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 132,800 vehicles across all affected models.

05V518000Reported November 9, 2005 - 98,836 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 98,836 vehicles across all affected models.

13V385000Reported August 29, 2013 - 355,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 355,000 vehicles across all affected models.

14V704000Reported November 5, 2014 - 36,888 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 36,888 vehicles across all affected models.

15V861000Reported December 22, 2015 - 296,004 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 296,004 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP15002Opened April 1, 2015 - Closed August 11, 2015

Loss of headlamp/exterior lighting. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP15002Opened April 1, 2015 - Closed August 11, 2015

Loss of headlamp/exterior lighting. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA13004Opened April 26, 2013 - Closed November 15, 2013

Loss of Steering Control. Resulted in recall campaign 13V385000.

EA13004Opened April 26, 2013 - Closed November 15, 2013

Loss of Steering Control. Resulted in recall campaign 13V385000.

PE08066Opened November 26, 2008 - Closed March 24, 2009

LOSS OF HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12025Opened September 14, 2012 - Closed April 26, 2013

Loss of Steering Control. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE12025Opened September 14, 2012 - Closed April 26, 2013

Loss of Steering Control. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14021Opened July 7, 2014 - Closed November 21, 2014

Steering Column Shaft Obstruction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14021Opened July 7, 2014 - Closed November 21, 2014

Steering Column Shaft Obstruction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE15028Opened August 10, 2015 - Closed January 8, 2016

Loss of headlights. Resulted in recall campaign 15V861000.

PE15028Opened August 10, 2015 - Closed January 8, 2016

Loss of headlights. Resulted in recall campaign 15V861000.

RQ04007Opened August 2, 2004 - Closed December 20, 2004

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ04007Opened August 2, 2004 - Closed December 20, 2004

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ04007Opened August 2, 2004 - Closed December 20, 2004

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ04007Opened August 2, 2004 - Closed December 20, 2004

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20056
20069
20077
20086
200916
201015
201121
201222
201324
201415
201512
20169
201710
20183
20196
20203
20211
20223
20234
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.