Is the 2005 FORD Crown Victoria safe to drive?

The 2005 FORD Crown Victoria has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 05V206000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

What Happened

The sound insulating panel under your dashboard is designed to keep heat and noise out of your vehicle. In certain police and commercial heavy-duty Ford models, this panel could sag and touch the hot exhaust system, causing a serious problem.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, the panel could catch on fire, producing a burning smell and smoke. This could lead to a fire, posing a significant risk to your safety.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will replace the existing insulating panel with a new, heat-resistant design, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #05V206000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 05V206000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?