2005 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 15V861000Dec 22, 2015296,004 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 2003–2005, Mercury Grand Marquis 2003–2005

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

  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.

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• 14V704000Nov 5, 201436,888 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaft
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011, Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  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…

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• 13V385000Aug 29, 2013355,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011, Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  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…

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• 05V518000Nov 9, 200598,836 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 2005, Mercury Grand Marquis 2005, Lincoln Town CAR 2005

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.

  Possible consequence: This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.

  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.

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• 05V206000May 9, 2005132,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 2003–2005, Cvpi 2003–2005

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE15028Loss of headlightsClosed · Aug 10, 2015
• DP15002Loss of headlamp/exterior lightingClosed · Apr 1, 2015
• PE14021Steering Column Shaft ObstructionClosed · Jul 7, 2014
• EA13004Loss of Steering ControlClosed · Apr 26, 2013
• PE12025Loss of Steering ControlClosed · Sep 14, 2012
• PE08066Loss of headlight functionClosed · Nov 26, 2008
• RQ04007Fracture of the steel wheel rimClosed · Aug 2, 2004

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