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.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES recall for the 2005 FORD Crown Victoria? (Campaign #05V518000)

There's a problem with the battery cable in your vehicle, which could cause a fire If not fixed, the battery cable could overheat and catch fire, posing a serious safety risk A Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer will inspect and fix the cable for free, either by repositioning the fuse link or replacing it if it's damaged

Campaign 05V518000

Moderate Plain English 2005-11-09

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

What Happened

There's a problem with the battery cable in your vehicle, which could cause a fire

Risk if Unfixed

If not fixed, the battery cable could overheat and catch fire, posing a serious safety risk

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

A Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer will inspect and fix the cable for free, either by repositioning the fuse link or replacing it if it's damaged

Affected Vehicles

2005 FORD Crown Victoria

2005 LINCOLN Town Car

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #05V518000. 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.

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