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2005 Ford Cvpi Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Ford Cvpi has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 242,464 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

WHEELS 07V079000 2007-03-06 109,664 affected
Defect

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 05V206000 2005-05-09 132,800 affected
Defect

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.

Complaints by component

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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
Total complaints22

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2014-03-01

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2013-03-18

“I am having a problem with our 2005 crown vic headlights going out without warning while driving. Windshield wipers only works on high. *tr”

VISIBILITY · reported 2011-07-18

“I am having a problem with our 2005 crown vic headlights going out without warning while driving. Windshield wipers only works on high. *tr”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2011-07-18

“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.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-06-07

“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…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2010-10-29

“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford cvpi. Since purchasing the vehicle the contact noticed that the wheels on the vehicle had begun to show signs of rust. The contact called the dealership regarding nhtsa recall #07v079000 component: wheels and was informed that the recall did not apply to his…”

WHEELS · reported 2010-03-09

“Left front brake line ruptured resulting in no power braking assist. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2009-10-05

Defect investigations

Investigation EA04034 Opened 2004-12-21 · closed 2007-03-08

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM

FRACTURE (CRACKING) OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE (SV) WHEEL, WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY INVESTIGATED UNDER PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE03-009 (SAFETY RECALL 03V-279), OCCURS IN THE MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 TO 2005 POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES ONLY; CIVILIAN SPECIFICATION AND OTHER MY VEHICLES ARE UNAFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION.FOR THE…

Investigation EA04034 Opened 2004-12-21 · closed 2007-03-08

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM

FRACTURE (CRACKING) OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE (SV) WHEEL, WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY INVESTIGATED UNDER PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PE03-009 (SAFETY RECALL 03V-279), OCCURS IN THE MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 TO 2005 POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES ONLY; CIVILIAN SPECIFICATION AND OTHER MY VEHICLES ARE UNAFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION.FOR THE…

Investigation EA13004 Opened 2013-04-26 · closed 2013-11-15

Loss of Steering Control

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…

Investigation EA13004 Opened 2013-04-26 · closed 2013-11-15

Loss of Steering Control

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…

Investigation RQ04007 Opened 2004-08-02 · closed 2004-12-20

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM

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…

Investigation RQ04007 Opened 2004-08-02 · closed 2004-12-20

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM

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…

Investigation RQ04007 Opened 2004-08-02 · closed 2004-12-20

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM

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…

Investigation RQ04007 Opened 2004-08-02 · closed 2004-12-20

FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIM

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Ford Cvpi as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.