2005 Ford Cvpi recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Wheels / tires
What's wrong, in plain English: A wheel or tire can fail while driving. 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.
What could happen: THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2005 CVPI.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07V079000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-343-5338.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: WHEELS
Summary: 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.
Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 07S48. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
2. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. 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.
What could happen: IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2005 CVPI.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 05V206000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-392-3673.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Summary: 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.
Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 05S032. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Portable jump starter
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 2005 Ford Cvpi owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Lights (6), Wheels / tires (4), Brakes (3), Hydraulic (3), Fuel system (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/16/2014 · Lights
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 ALL. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID…
03/19/2013 · Steering
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 FA…
09/26/2011 · Lights
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH OUR 2005 CROWN VIC HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. *TR
06/08/2011 · Electrical system
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.
10/30/2010 · Lights
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 BRIGHTS WORKED WHEN PULLING THE LEVER (MANUAL OPERATION OF T…
03/30/2010 · Lights
HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULES ON FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE CARS. LIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT. WE HAVE HAD APPROXIMATELY 15 OF THESE FAIL IN OUR AREA WHICH ONLY INVOLVES 4 POLICE AGENCIES. WE HAVE HAD 2 UNEXPLAINED FATALITIES IN FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTORS WHICH OCCURRED AT NIGHT WHILE RUNNING LIGHTS AND SIRENS. THE LIGHTS…
03/10/2010 · Wheels / tires
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 VEHICLES VIN NUMBER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE D…
01/29/2010 · Wheels / tires
LINGERING PROBLEM WITH 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR WITH SUSPECTED CRACKED WHEELS. VEHICLE HAS ALL SYMPTOMOLOGY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED FOR THE 2005 MY IN 08/2004. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V079000 . FORD REFUSES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. *TR