2005 Ford Crown Victoria Problems

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.

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.

Safety Recall 19S35b Processor Lighting cont was done on 3/22/2021on my working part. The original module was working fine. Now the new light module is faulty. Dealership took out part and tested it. Determined that is was faulty causing my lights to fail. Dealership and Ford has denied covering a replacement of the failed part. It would seem that the part should be still covered since it is a part that was part of a recall.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior lights became inoperable. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the Lighting Control Module (LCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign number 15V861000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE WRENCH WARNING SYMBOL ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 5 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. ..UPDATED 02-28-14 *BF UPDATED 03/19/2014 *JS

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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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION KEY HAD TO BE TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

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. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED OUT, BUT CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM.

TL* 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.

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. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED OUT, BUT CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM.

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-colored seat belt retractor assembly and buckle and were advised that Ford had discontinued manufacture of the part in dark gray and other colors! Ford only offered a tan seat belt assembly. It seemed irresponsible that Ford would discontinue production of such a vital safety part for a vehicle that is used as a personal vehicle, as well as a fleet vehicle for law enforcement organizations, and for state and municipal governments. Without a replacement I could not even pass the state safety inspection to sell the vehicle. To continue to operate the vehicle safely I have no choice but to have a tan seat belt and its accompanying tan interior components installed in a vehicle with a dark gray interior. Please exert whatever influence you have to compel the Ford Motor Company to resume production of the dark gray and other colors of the seat belt retractor assembly and buckle. Thanks.

SEATBELT LATCH WILL NOT CONNECT AND THE GONG THAT REMINDS ME TO FASTEN IT KEEPS GOING OFF AS I DRIVE VERY DISTRACTING AND UNSAFE! FIRST NOTICED IT IN THE MORNING WHILE STARTING IT TO DRIVE IT TO WORK.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION KEY HAD TO BE TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

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. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED OUT, BUT CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM.

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-colored seat belt retractor assembly and buckle and were advised that Ford had discontinued manufacture of the part in dark gray and other colors! Ford only offered a tan seat belt assembly. It seemed irresponsible that Ford would discontinue production of such a vital safety part for a vehicle that is used as a personal vehicle, as well as a fleet vehicle for law enforcement organizations, and for state and municipal governments. Without a replacement I could not even pass the state safety inspection to sell the vehicle. To continue to operate the vehicle safely I have no choice but to have a tan seat belt and its accompanying tan interior components installed in a vehicle with a dark gray interior. Please exert whatever influence you have to compel the Ford Motor Company to resume production of the dark gray and other colors of the seat belt retractor assembly and buckle. Thanks.

TAKATA RECALL AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN THE ACCIDENT.WE HAVE PIC. AND ETC.BAD INJURYS

TL* 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.

TL*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. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE CONTROL SWITCH TWICE AND THE MOTOR ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERNS OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 171,000. UPDATED 10/21/09.*LJ UPDATED 10/20/09

TURNING CORNER AND STEERING ALL OF A SUDDEN BINDS UP. TOLD ITS A UJOINT PROBLEM THAT FORD SHOULD GET ON TOP OF BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS HURT. MINES NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM THAT I'VE MET. *TR

INSPECTION FOUND DISLOCATED BUSHING. *TR

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PAINT DEFECT: BUBBLING AND PEELING. PAINT APPLIED WITHOUT APPLYING PRIMER TO ADHERE PAINT. THE 2005 LX MODEL WAS PURCHASED IN 2006. THE VEHICLE STANDS CURRENTLY AT 71,000 MILES. STRUCTURE PAINT BEGINS TO BUBBLE AND PEEL OFF. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS AND NEITHER HAS IT INCURRED ANY STRUCTURAL DAMAGES. APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO THERE WAS A NOTICE PAINT MISSING, THE SHAPE WAS ROUND AND DIME SIZE ON THE HOOD AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION INDICATED THAT THE PAINT HELD NO PRIMER UNDERNEATH IT TO ADHERE PAINT TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A FREEWAY UP TO POSTED SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THE DIME SIZE ROUND AREAS BEGIN TO SHED MORE PAINT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A FACTORY BLEMISH THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. I HAVE REPAINTED THE HOOD, AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION HINTS THAT THE ENTIRE CAR HAS HAD PAINT TO BARE METAL APPLIED WITHOUT THE USE OF PRIMERS TO SECURE ANY PAINT THAT MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED. I HAVE RECEIPTS THAT INDICATE FINDINGS TO BE TRUE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40000. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE SPUN INTO A DITCH. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND FLOWN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING THE ACCIDENT. THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE ROAD. THE TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR EAGLE WITH 6000 MILES. THE AMOUNT OF TREAD ON THE TIRE WAS UNKNOWN. PICTURES AND A POLICE REPORT ARE AVAILABLE. VIN AND DOT INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB

2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. *KB 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. *JB

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE#07V079000, WHEELS, HOWEVER, DURING INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AN ACTIVE POLICE FORD/CVPI THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL NOTICE. THE WHEELS HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.

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. I HAD TO TAKE A CUSTOMER TO THE AIRPORT AND BEFORE I GOT THERE, SMOKE WAS COMING OUT AND I STOPPED THE CAR IN THE AIRPORT GARAGE. THIS TIME IT BECAME COMPLETELY OUT OF SERVICE AND I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE GARAGE. THE RESULT AS THE MECHANIC TESTED SAID THE TRANSMISSION IS TOTALLY OUT OF USE AND NEED ANOTHER ONE. AGAIN TWO MONTHS BACK WHILE DRIVING I LOST CONTROL OF THE BRAKE AND STOP OUT OF THE ROAD. RECENTLY ON SUNDAY DEC. 19, 2010 MAJOR ACCIDENT HAPPENED. WHILE DRIVING I COULDN'T CONTROL THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. SO, I HIT THE FENCE ON THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE GARAGE AND WHEN THE MECHANIC TESTED HE COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING, EVEN HE DID A ROAD TEST. I WAS ADVISED THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS IF I START DRIVING . I CAN SUBMIT ALL MY EXPENSES WHICH I PAID FOR THE MAINTENANCE IF POSSIBLE. THANKS TO A FRIEND WHO GAVE ME INFORMATION TO CHECK ONLINE IF THIS VEHICLE MODEL IS RECALL . UPDATED 01/03/11 *TR