2005 Ford Crown Victoria Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,820miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 3% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,820 miles.
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.
“- 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“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the headlights would fail whether on automatic or manual. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10436254, filed 2011-11, 100,000 miles“2005 Ford crown vic approx 85,000 miles, climate control vent duct controller send all vent functions through defrost vents (A/C, floor, vent, etc). Problem seems to shift with acceleration/deceleration. For example, when using A/C, if accelerating the cool air blows through the defrost vents and not the regular A/C vents. But when braking, the vent will switch down to the A/C ducts.”
NHTSA complaint #10261876, filed 2009-03“2005 Ford Crown Victoria accelerated without warning. The consumer had other problems with the vehicle such as a right front door rattle, the AC control switch needed to be replaced and a tire needed to be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10165814, filed 2006-08“The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. When the contact started the ignition it activated the the windshield washer fluid. Suddenly, the front windshield wipers were activated to clear any excess washer fluid; however, the windshield wipers were inoperative. There were several attempts before the windshield wipers became functional. The windshield wiper control selector failed to disengage the windshield wiper system until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for the identical failures. …”
NHTSA complaint #10284772, filed 2009-09Related service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 18 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
99 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
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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