2005 Ford Crown Victoria Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 7%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,781miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 7% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,781 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I bought Ford victoria crown model 2005 from an individual on dec. 2009. It was police car. After I bought the car within a months time I hit another vehicle. I lost control and the brake didn't work. It didn't stop by hitting once, it was amazing hitting back again and again. My car or even the other car didn't have any body damage and after 1 hour I started driving and on my way home the same thing happened. I got out of the road but no accident. I took the car to the garage and I paid $800.00 for the maintenance. I used the car for a taxi cab. Again I have another problem with this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10371993, filed 2010-12, 102,820 miles“2005 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor with 47,410 miles began having rear axle noise. Upon service in our shop it was determined that the rear axle bearings had failed and worn into the axle shaft. Contacted the local dealer and they advised they were unaware of this issue and there was no warranty left. We then started checking the other 10, 2005 crown victorias for this issue. So far out of the entire 11 cars we have checked 6 and they all are showing the same problem. It appears that when these cars get between 45,000 to 50,000 miles it shows the wear as described above. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258534, filed 2009-02, 47,410 miles“Loss of acceleration at wide open throttle, transmission seems to slip when trying to pass or accelerate hard at highway speed has happened on multiple occasions”
NHTSA complaint #11000031, filed 2017-06, 129,000 miles“Vehicle goes out of gear after someone turns off from in front of the driver, the transmission neutralizes and then bangs into gear, this is at low speeds 10-30 MPH, this also happens on the highway at 55-70 when accelerating/passing another car. Transmission repairman told me all the Ford Crown Victoria transmissions do this he called it the kickdown run away part of the transmission. This problem will also cause the transmission to break and need replacing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489310, filed 2012-12, 103,000 miles“Vehicle went into fail safe mode with no warning causing complete loss of control to acceleration and any use of engine. In heavy moving traffic vehicle slowed to a halt almost being rear-ended by traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10519487, filed 2013-06, 134,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10029205Jun 1, 2009Ford/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…
- 10019391Jan 22, 2007Extended 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…
- 10020676Dec 20, 2006Un-commanded tcc apply on the 1-2 shift causing perception of hesitation and/or lack of power during shift.
- 10019389Oct 20, 2006The 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…
- 10020077Jul 19, 2006Catalytic converter brick rattle or buzzing noise.
- 10014100Jan 1, 2006Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 7 | 16% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 14 | 7% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 25 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 11% |
| 1993 | 43 | 24% |
| 1992 | 33 | 11% |
| 1991 | 6 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 7% |
| 1988 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
99 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 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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