CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (101 reports).
2005 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
Headlights May Fail Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2003-2005 Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis vehicles built between October 2001 and August 2005 have a lighting control module (LCM) that can fail.
Most common 2005 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Problem areas named in the 193 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 101 |
| Steering | 37 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the headlights had become intermittently inoperable while driving at night. The contact personally replaced the fuses and undisclosed parts, per the information found online; however, the failure persisted. The odometer was inoperable. The dealer was contacted and informed that the vehicle had been previously repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed, but assistance was denied. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
In October 2022 a mechanic successfully replaced a dark gray-colored "seat belt retractor assembly and buckle" on the passenger side of my Ford Crown Victoria in response to an Air Bag dashboard light Lamp Fault Code of "3-4" and a Diagnostic Trouble Code of "B2292" ("Restraint System Seatbelt Pretensioner Error"). Such an error renders the entire supplemental restraint system inoperative and necessitates immediate repair service for safe vehicle operation. In September 2023 the Air Bag light displayed a "3-3" LFC with the "B2292" DTC indicating Restraint System Seatbelt Pretensioner Error on the driver's side. The mechanic and I contacted a Ford dealership for a replacement dark gray-col
Safety recall for the LCM was repaired by lameroux Ford in Brookfield but the bypass was not preformed and the lcm is still acting up. Called and they want to charge me to look at the work they failed to do properly. Brought it to another mechanic who verified the LCM was not bypassed.
Steering wheel hard to turn
Power steering went out when I was driving and barely avoided a collision. Light went out another time when I was driving.
2005 Ford Crown Victoria questions
Does the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria: Headlights May Fail Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk; Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft; Steering; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria?
Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (101), Steering (37), Electrical System (22).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.