2005 Ford Crown Victoria Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 4% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Austintown police officer was operating a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicle when the vehicle was struck from behind, causing the vehicle to explode into flames. Preliminary indications are the police vehicle was moving at the time of impact and the second vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed. Officer involved received severe burns over 40% of his body.”
NHTSA complaint #10211426, filed 2007-12, 72,900 miles“- the contact stated that the horn would not work. The battery also failed. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer and they installed a used battery. She fused and then they replaced it with a cheap battery that did not fit the vehicle. The tire on the passenger back side had no tread, and the vehicle would skid when going up hill. Updated 1/31/2007 - the rear defrost was inoperative. The dealer determined that the grid was bad and suspected a bad connection at the glass. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer determined that the vehicle had an leaking gas cap.”
NHTSA complaint #10177932, filed 2007-01, 21,640 miles“While accelerating from a stopped position through a red light, when I reached 40 MPH the motor started roaring as if I was pushing the gas peddle in a parked position. The vehicle accelerated over 90 MPH. I tried to slow the vehicle by pushing and stomping on the brake peddle. After about 10 stomps the vehicle's motor stopped the roaring and proceeded to slow down. I have had the brakes checked and repaired (there was a hole in my brake line, where the line goes up on the body frame under driver side seat) I still have issues with the engine accelerating on it's own. …”
NHTSA complaint #10778021, filed 2015-09“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the fuel tank and fuel lines were rusted and leaking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank, fuel lines, and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,178.”
NHTSA complaint #10786320, filed 2015-10, 102,178 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 27% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 7 | 13% |
| 2000 | 12 | 14% |
| 1999 | 20 | 15% |
| 1998 | 17 | 14% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 46 | 17% |
| 1995 | 14 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 30 | 10% |
| 1991 | 4 | 7% |
| 1990 | 5 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
99 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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