2005 FORD Crown Victoria Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 2005 FORD Crown Victoria

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2015-12-22	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 15S39.
2014-11-05	STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed. Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 14S25.
2013-08-29	STEERING	Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate. Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s recall number is 13S08.
2006-06-13	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED. Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
2005-11-09	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUSIBLE LINK AND POSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CROSS MEMBER BOLT. IF THE FUSIBLE LINK HAS ALREADY CHAFED AND COPPER WIRES HAVE BEEN EXPOSED, THE FUSIBLE LINK WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
2005-05-09	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH	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. 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.

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4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2005 FORD Crown Victoria

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Date			Component
2022-04-03			air conditioning/heat
2021-12-12			electrical/battery
2012-08-08			paint
2011-05-12			paint

185 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2005 FORD Crown Victoria

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Date			Component
2007-02-05			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH ODI Number: 10181661
2016-11-01			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10920429
2016-11-03			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10924046
2016-10-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10915677
2017-06-27			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11001588
2017-06-19			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11000031
2017-05-22			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10991059
2017-05-15			STEERING ODI Number: 10985781
2017-05-10			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10984781
2017-03-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10967318
2017-07-28			STEERING ODI Number: 11011312
2017-07-21			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11006728
2016-08-06			STEERING ODI Number: 10893770
2017-02-24			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10956699
2017-01-08			STEERING ODI Number: 10943702
2020-08-27			STEERING ODI Number: 11351501
2020-05-20			STEERING ODI Number: 11325358
2020-01-16			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11299738
2019-08-18			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11244738
2019-08-20			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11245212
2019-10-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11268342
2019-09-27			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11258554
2019-05-21			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11209103
2019-02-05			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11174521
2018-10-26			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11143015
2018-10-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11142322
2018-07-20			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11112532
2016-04-27			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10861865
2016-04-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 10854188
2016-03-11			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10846110
2016-01-29			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10823111
2016-02-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10823736
2015-11-27			STEERING ODI Number: 10807170
2015-12-01			STEERING ODI Number: 10807778
2015-11-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 10788531
2015-10-27			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10786320
2015-09-28			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10778021
2015-04-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10712715
2015-03-20			STEERING ODI Number: 10700595
2015-02-23			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10689954
2015-02-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 10680455
2015-01-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10669926
2015-01-08			STEERING ODI Number: 10670954
2014-11-19			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10659471
2014-10-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10649011
2014-10-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10643269
2014-08-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10627866
2014-07-23			ENGINE \| STEERING ODI Number: 10615584
2014-07-20			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10614792
2014-07-21			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10614923
2014-07-08			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10608870
2014-05-20			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10587991
2014-04-11			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10579169
2014-04-01			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10576436
2014-03-18			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10573176
2014-03-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10573172
2014-03-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10568808
2014-01-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10561914
2013-12-11			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10555732
2013-10-21			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10548723
2013-11-01			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10550461
2013-10-01			STEERING ODI Number: 10546422
2013-10-01			STEERING ODI Number: 10546392
2013-09-24			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| STEERING ODI Number: 10545112
2013-09-06			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10542240
2013-09-11			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10543186
2013-09-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10541831
2013-09-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10541827
2013-08-20			ENGINE \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10536369
2013-08-05			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10533651
2013-08-03			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10533415
2013-07-10			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10524204
2013-06-12			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10519487
2013-05-08			STEERING ODI Number: 10511190
2013-05-02			STEERING ODI Number: 10510374
2013-05-06			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10510770
2013-05-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10510611
2013-04-15			STEERING ODI Number: 10508290
2013-02-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10496203
2013-02-02			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10496160
2013-02-19			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10499217
2012-12-19			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10489310
2012-12-05			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10487450
2012-12-10			STEERING ODI Number: 10487883
2012-11-21			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10485433
2012-11-18			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10485057
2012-10-10			STEERING ODI Number: 10479681
2012-10-01			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10478043
2012-10-01			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10478041
2012-10-01			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10478032
2012-09-12			STEERING ODI Number: 10475177
2012-09-11			STEERING ODI Number: 10475030
2012-09-12			STEERING ODI Number: 10475135
2012-09-12			STEERING ODI Number: 10475133
2012-09-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10475738
2012-09-11			STEERING ODI Number: 10474597
2012-08-22			STEERING ODI Number: 10471833
2012-08-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10470484
2012-08-24			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10472362
2012-06-13			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10461477
2012-03-22			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10452626
2012-02-03			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10446568
2012-01-01			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10442035
2011-12-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10439974
2011-11-17			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10436254
2011-11-30			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10437849
2011-11-18			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10436325
2011-11-02			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10433916
2011-09-12			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10425014
2011-08-19			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10420715
2011-08-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH ODI Number: 10419940
2011-08-24			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10421322
2011-07-15			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10412404
2011-06-20			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10407560
2011-04-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10398167
2011-04-25			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10397365
2011-04-15			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10395968
2011-04-27			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10398040
2011-04-25			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10397407
2011-04-01			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10393935
2011-02-18			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10383274
2011-02-07			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10381032
2011-02-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10380187
2010-12-21			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10371993
2011-01-01			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10373713
2010-12-17			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10371051
2010-12-13			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10370339
2010-09-28			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10358052
2010-09-17			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10356212
2010-08-30			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10352652
2010-08-30			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10352852
2010-08-05			STEERING ODI Number: 10347407
2010-06-21			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH ODI Number: 10339320
2010-05-13			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10330232
2010-05-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10328901
2010-03-30			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10322840
2010-02-09			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10308028
2010-02-04			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10304976
2010-01-25			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10302206
2009-12-01			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10294185
2009-11-25			WHEELS ODI Number: 10293593
2009-11-30			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10294086
2009-10-17			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10288784
2009-09-21			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ODI Number: 10284772
2009-07-18			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10277296
2009-07-16			STEERING ODI Number: 10276974
2009-06-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10273742
2009-07-08			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10276062
2009-06-01			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10272551
2009-05-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10268727
2009-03-15			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10261876
2009-02-13			POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE ODI Number: 10258551
2009-02-13			POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE ODI Number: 10258548
2009-02-13			POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE ODI Number: 10258534
2009-01-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10256410
2008-11-13			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10248684
2008-11-13			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10248683
2008-09-11			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10241788
2008-04-15			SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER ODI Number: 10224609
2008-05-08			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10227098
2008-02-18			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH ODI Number: 10218407
2007-12-06			POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT ODI Number: 10211041
2007-12-11			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE ODI Number: 10211426
2007-05-14			TIRES:TREAD/BELT ODI Number: 10190722
2007-03-20			POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT ODI Number: 10185659
2007-01-19			POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL ODI Number: 10179118
2007-02-05			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT ODI Number: 10181661
2007-01-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP \| TIRES:TREAD/BELT \| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ODI Number: 10177932
2006-11-09			POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL ODI Number: 10173010
2006-09-19			POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10168612
2006-09-19			POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10168611
2006-08-09			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR \| TIRES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL \| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ODI Number: 10165814
2006-08-23			STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10166390
2006-07-31			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10163937
2006-05-10			SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10157196
2006-05-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN \| STEERING:COLUMN ODI Number: 10157194
2006-03-08			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES ODI Number: 10152202
2005-11-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10141618
2005-08-10			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10132293
2005-08-19			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ODI Number: 10133555
2005-07-12			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES ODI Number: 10128407
2005-05-20			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP \| STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN \| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY \| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT \| SUSPE ODI Number: 10121726
2005-03-07			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10113780
2015-05-19			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10717400
2013-09-03			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10538500

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15 Investigations for 2005 FORD Crown Victoria

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened an investigation concerning the loss of headlights in model year (my) 2003-2005 ford crown victoria and mercury grand marquis vehicles. the subject vehicles share the same architecture and major components.odi has received 636 unique reports (for all submission dates) related to the alleged defect, with owners describing a loss of both low and/or high beam headlights occurring while driving.odi identified 4 vehicle owner questionnaire ( voq) reports alleging minor crash or loss of control incidents due to headlight failures.drivers alleged running off of the road due to a lack of headlights and one driver reportedly struck a deer.no injuries were indicated in the voq crashes.in response to odi's information request (ir) letter, ford motor company (ford) responded with 4173 unique reports related to the alleged problem.there were a total of 11 crashes reported within that group as well as one injury that occurred when the vehicle struck an unseen object on the side of the road when the headlights failed. ford also submitted 49,843 warranty claims related to headlight failures.most reports indicate that the headlights failed without warning leaving the driver with no forward lighting, however some noted the headlights flickered or dimmed prior to turning off.consumers also noted they were able to hold the "flash to pass" lever on the steering column mounted stalk to activate the high beams however this is only effective as long as the lever is physically actuated.on december 21st, 2015 ford notified odi that it would conduct a safety recall (15v-861) to remedy headlight failures on (my) 2003-2005 ford crown victoria and mercury grand marquis vehicles.according to ford, the headlights of the vehicle are controlled by the lighting control module (lcm) located in the engine compartment of the vehicle.the lcm uses an internal relay, mounted to a circuit board, to control power to the headlights. the headlight relay is soldered to the circuit board at six different terminals. the original equipment lcms were manufactured in a manner that resulted in the solder joints fatiguing and/or cracking as a result of repeated thermal cycling and/or vibration, a defect condition. the condition could be exacerbated by manufacturing quality issues such as an insufficient amount of solder, effecting the continuity between the circuit board and the relay terminal, and resulting in loss of headlights while driving.other lighting functions are unaffected by this condition.the lcm manufacturing processes were revised to address the defect condition and ford has been conducting a warranty extension program to cover defective lcms since late 2013.under the recall ford will replace any remaining defective lcms in recalled vehicles with remedy lcms once they become available.see nhtsa recall 15v-861 for further details on the safety recall.the recall action initiated by ford addresses the safety risks of concern to odi.accordingly, the investigation is closed.the odi reports cited above can be reviewed at safercar.gov under the identification (odi) numbers found in the attached list.

In the subject vehicles, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and rack and pinion steering assembly consist of the steering column and an upper and lower intermediate shaft.a disconnection of any of these components from the steering system can create a loss of steering control.allegations of a loss of steering control incidents reviewed during the preliminary evaluation pe12-025 appear to be related to a separation of the upper and lower shafts within the steering the column. in response to the office of defects investigation's (odi) information request (ir) during pe12-025, ford provided 2 complaints and 9 warranty claims related to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles (see figure 1 for an exemplar picture).odi has received 5 complaints related to the alleged defect, including 1 related to an incident reported in one of the ford complaints.the incident rate involving subject vehicles is 7.7 per 100,000 vehicles (15 total incidents).five of the 15 incident vehicles were associated with a prior history report of a frontal impact incident.odi also analyzed field data for my 2005 through my 2008 non-cvpi crown victoria and grand marquis models and my 2009 through my 2011 cvpi models, which use a similar steering column and intermediate shaft design. this analysis identified 4 reports from ford and 2 complaints to odi, including 1 duplicative of a complaint provided by ford, resulting in 5 total incidents and an incident rate of 1.1 per 100,000 vehicles for a vehicle population of approximately 436,000 vehicles. in the peer vehicle analysis, 4 of 5 incident vehicles had a prior history report of a frontal impact incident.odi also identified 42 reports (39 reports associated with subject vehicles and 3 reports associated peer vehicles) of the lower steering column shaft bearing displacement that did not result in complete separations of the upper to lower steering column shafts (see figure 2). vehicles with this condition were identified during inspections of police fleets or during vehicle repairs for complaints of looseness, binding or noise in the steering system while turning.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea13-004) has been opened to further assess the scope, frequency, consequence, and contributing factors to the steering column shaft separations.the voqs associated with the opening of this investigation and a loss of steering control are: 10347404, 10474596, 10475950, 10477192, and 10479893.

In a letter dated october 2, 2014 the office of defects investigation (odi) was initially petitioned by the north carolina consumers council, inc. requesting a defect investigation of an alleged defect condition resulting in headlight and/or exterior lighting failure on 2003-2005 ford crown victoria and mercury grand marquis vehicles.odi analyzed vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) complaints received from consumers and identified a total of 605 reports (for all submission dates) alleging headlight failure.the complaints indicate failures of both low beam headlights typically while driving, a defect condition that was evaluated under a prior odi investigation (pe08066).most consumer voqs indicate that the headlights failed suddenly and without warning leaving the driver with no forward lighting, however some report the headlights flickered or dimmed prior to turning off.in some cases drivers were able to turn the headlights back on after a period of time while others reported the headlights would not come back on at all.consumers noted they were able to hold the "flash to pass" lever on the steering column mounted stalk to activate the high beams however this is only effective as long as the lever is actuated.odi identified 4 voq reports alleging minor crash or loss of control incidents due to headlight failures.drivers indicated running off of the road due to a lack of headlights and one driver reportedly struck a deer.no injuries were indicated in the voq crashes.in response to odi's april 7, 2015 information request letter, ford provided data indicating it has received 3,092 complaints of failed headlights related to the lighting control module (lcm), a device that controls the headlights and other lighting functions.this number includes the complaints ford reviewed and classified as headlight failure due specifically to the lcm.within ford's complaints, there are 11 reports alleging a crash occurred.these drivers reported hitting objects, including other vehicles after the headlights failed causing damage to the affected vehicles.one driver was injured when their car struck an unseen object in the road, jerking the steering wheel from their hands and injuring their shoulder.in total 15 crash allegations were identified, all of which have occurred since odi's prior evaluation of this issue.this petition has been granted.preliminary evaluation pe15-028 has been opened to assess the scope, frequency, and safety-related consequences of the alleged defect.the odi reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/sarchnhtsaid under the identification (odi) numbers found in the attached list.

In its recall notice dated august 26, 2013, ford motor company (ford) notified nhtsa of a safety defect condition that may result in loss of steering in approximately 355,000 model year (my) 2005 through 2011 ford crown victoria and mercury grand marquis vehicles built at the st. thomas assembly plant, my 2005 through 2007 lincoln town car vehicles built at the wixom assembly plant, and certain my 2008 through 2011 lincoln town car vehicles built at the st. thomas assembly plant and that are currently registered or were originally sold in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, or wisconsin (nhtsa recall 13v-385, ford recall 13s08).ford's recall addresses a corrosion related defect in the lower intermediate shaft that may result in separation of the steering column lower bearing and loss of steering control.ford's recall will remedy the defect condition by instructing dealers to replace the lower intermediate shaft and to inspect and repair the upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing as necessary.a retaining clip will be installed if the lower bearing has separated.ford's investigation of steering column separations in the subject vehicles identified a defect condition in the lower intermediate shaft that could result in separation of the column lower bearing.according to ford's august 26th defect report, severe corrosion of the lower intermediate shaft may cause the lower intermediate shaft swing link joint(s) to stiffen or seize.ford determined that forces acting on the upper intermediate shaft because of seized swing links may eventually cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse, which may result in separation of the column lower bearing and loss of steering control.analysis of odi complaints and ford complaints and warranty identified 22 incidents of steering separation (12 complaints and 10 non-duplicative warranty claims) that may be related to the lower intermediate shaft defect condition.all 22 incidents involved vehicles in the recall region, where 419,210 or roughly half (52%), of the subject vehicles were sold.ford's investigation also determined that column lower bearing separation may occur in vehicles that experienced upper intermediate shaft collapse in prior frontal impact collisions if the shaft was not properly diagnosed and repaired.ford identified 13 steering separation incidents outside the recall region (6 complaints and 7 non-duplicative warranty claims) where 386,003 of the subject vehicles were sold.ford did not find evidence of the lower intermediate shaft corrosion issue in these vehicles.six of the vehicles had known prior collisions and the histories of the remaining 7 were unknown.to address concerns with possible steering separations in vehicles outside the region for safety recall 13v-385, ford is conducting a regional program (13r01) to inspect and repair the steering assemblies of those vehicles as necessary.the lower intermediate shaft will be replaced only if it fails the inspection, the upper intermediate shaft will be repaired if it fails a ford-specified measurement test.in the event the steering column lower bearings are found out of position, they will be re-seated and secured with a retaining clip.based on ford's field actions, this investigation is closed.the voqs cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10505992, 10479893, 10477192, 10475950, 10474596 , 10471184 , 10347404.

During a september 23, 2004 meeting and in subsequent discussions in november, ford advised the office of defects investigation (odi) of their plans to introduce an improved steel wheel for manufacturing and service component use on the subject vehicles, indicating this would occur in december 2004.the new wheel design incorporates an additional manufacturing process (shot peening) which lowers tensile stress in the surface layer of the rim material adjacent to the circumferential weld. theoretically this should improve rim durability by reducing fatigue crack initiation sites.indications from ford¿s accelerated testing methods show an improvement in the performance of the new wheel.in addition to prior safety recall 03v279 and service action (sa) 03m03, ford will announce a new extended warranty sa for vehicles built prior to december 2004 that suffer rim fractures in service.the new wheel design will be used as a remedy.ford advises that a sa is sufficient for addressing future wheel failures (including recall 03v279 remedy wheel failures) because: 1) failure rates are low based on ford¿s analysis, and 2) driver warnings (repetitive slow air loss, and or steering wheel vibration) allow early and safe detection of cracked wheels.odi has received 25 vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) reports (involving 22 vehicles) which allege a rim fracture of one or more steel wheels.about half the reports involve vehicles built with the remedy wheel used for recall 03v279, and most of the remaining vehicles were subject to the recall.the process of identifying pertinent ford complaints is made difficult by ford¿s prior recall and warranty program activities.the manufacturer complaint and warranty counts, which primarily involve failures of recall 03v279 remedy wheels, are based on analysis conducted to date and are considered to be conservative.further investigation is required, thus odi is upgrading this investigation to an engineering analysis (ea).during the ea, pertinent failure reports and consequences will be identified and reviewed.odi and ford will discuss details for conducting an audit analysis of failed wheels replaced under the new sa.additionally, odi is awaiting ford¿s lab analysis of two wheels which were the subject of voq reports, one of which was involved in the noted crash event.a determination will be made as to whether ford¿s service action is sufficient for addressing ongoing rim fractures.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2015-08-10	2016-01-08	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2014-07-07	2014-11-21	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2012-09-14	2013-04-26	STEERING:COLUMN
2008-11-26	2009-03-24	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2015-04-01	2015-08-11	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2014-07-07	2014-11-21	STEERING
2013-04-26	2013-11-15	STEERING:COLUMN
2012-09-14	2013-04-26	STEERING
2004-08-02	2004-12-20	WHEELS
2004-08-02	2004-12-20	WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
2004-08-02	2004-12-20	WHEELS:HUB
2015-08-10	2016-01-08	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2015-04-01	2015-08-11	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2013-04-26	2013-11-15	STEERING
2004-08-02	2004-12-20	WHEELS:RIM

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63 Service Alerts for 2005 FORD Crown Victoria

Date	Description
2016-04-21	010000 STEERING Inpected or repaired under 13R01 – Requests for recall service action under 13S08 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-21	160000 STRUCTURE Inpected or repaired under 13R01 – Requests for recall service action under 13S08 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-21	010000 STEERING For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in Safety Recall 13S08, where operation in high corrosion areas for Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-13	160000 STRUCTURE This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-07	160000 STRUCTURE Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-07	350000 EQUIPMENT Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-02-07	160000 STRUCTURE Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-01-01	010000 STEERING LIGHT STEERING EFFORTS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-01-01	050000 PARKING BRAKE AUTO RELEASE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM DIFFICULT TO SET. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-01-01	050000 PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SLOW TO RELEASE, VEHICLES BUILT FROM 12/06/2004 THROUGH 11/21/2005. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2007-10-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE–SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE–NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2007-11-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON–DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106 AND P061B–POLICE INTERCEPTOR BUILT BEFORE 10/19/2007. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-11-01	046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PINPOINT TEST ERROR FOR FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSORS – WORKSHOP ANNUAL UPDATE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-21	060000 ENGINE (PWS) The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-02-21	150000 SEAT BELTS SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-02-07	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM IDLE VIBRATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE EXHAUST. *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-02-07	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DELAYED REVERSE ENGAGEMENT. *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-11-14	220000 SEATS DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION SAGGING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-11-14	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP – COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS – ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2007-01-22	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM FOR FORWARD CLUTCH CYLINDER IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY CRACK AT THE SNAP RING GROOVE LOCATION CAUSING A LOSS OF CLUTCH CAPACITY AND THE EVENTUAL LOSS OF FORWARD GEARS. TT SUPPLEMENT #2, OWNER NOTIFICATION. TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-10-20	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THE FORWARD CLUTCH CYLINDER IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY CRACK AT THE SNAP RING GROOVE LOCATION CAUSING LOSS OF CLUTCH CAPACITY AND THE EVENTUAL LOSS OF FORWARD GEARS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 06B36. TT SUPPLEMENT #1. TT SUPPLEMENT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-11-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX (PDB) OPTION 66F – BLUNT CUT WIRES ACCESSIBILITY – SERVICE TIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-01-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE – SERVICE TIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-04-11	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL FORD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE, FOR SOME VEHICLES, TO 15 YEARS OR 250,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. MODEL 2003-2005 VICTORIA, GRAND MAR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-04-11	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING FORD: THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO A POSSIBLE CRACK ON SOLDER JOINT THAT CONNECTS RELAY TO CIRCUIT BOARD. MODEL 2003-2005 CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-12-31	160000 STRUCTURE WELD BONDING PROCEDURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-12-31	046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NUMEROUS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (WSS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) C1145, C1155, C1175, C1296, C1297, C1298, C1299 AND C1222. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-12-13	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0455 OR P0457. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-06-07	151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-07-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0305, P0316, P0171 AND/OR P0174, ESPECIALLY AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-12-13	138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR – TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-08-23	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING – COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS – WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-07-10	060000 ENGINE (PWS) FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-09-16	013200 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN FORD: THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION OF SWING LINK JOINTS, COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, RESULTING IN STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MODEL 2005-2011 CROWN VICTOR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-02	012000 STEERING:COLUMN FORD: SWING LINK JOINTS ON LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION, AND COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, ON SOME VEHICLES, CAUSES STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE, LEADING TO STEERING CONTROL LOSS. MODEL 2005 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UN-COMMANDED TCC APPLY ON THE 1-2 SHIFT CAUSING PERCEPTION OF HESITATION AND/OR LACK OF POWER DURING SHIFT. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-11-14	110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN HIGH EFFORT TO ACTIVATE HORN – VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/6/2005. TT OASIS. TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-03-01	110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN HIGH EFFORT TO ACTIVATE HORN. *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-12-01	200000 WHEELS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04M05. STEEL WHEEL ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-06-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DRIVE AWAY HESITATION, LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION, DIFFICULTY STARTING, AND/OR IDLE RPM LESS THAN DESIRED. THE F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS INCLUDED. * Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-06-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DRIVE AWAY HESITATION, LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION, DIFFICULTY STARTING, AND/OR IDLE RPM LESS THAN DESIRED. THE F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS IS INCLUDED. * Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE REDUCTION IN POWER AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-01-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0305, P0316, P0171, AND/OR P0174 AFTER EXTENDED IDLE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-01-01	106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY LIMITED SLIP AXLE CHATTER, SHUDDER, BINDING SENSATION, OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
	103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER CATALYTIC CONVERTER BRICK RATTLE OR BUZZING NOISE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2005 FORD Crown Victoria

6 Recalls for 2005 FORD Crown Victoria

4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2005 FORD Crown Victoria

185 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2005 FORD Crown Victoria

15 Investigations for 2005 FORD Crown Victoria

63 Service Alerts for 2005 FORD Crown Victoria