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2005 Ford CvpiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2005 Ford Cvpi, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints200 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage72kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 16, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Ford Cvpi has problems

20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting60
Wheels40
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Vehicle speed control20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Latches/locks/linkages10
Electrical system10
Steering10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2005 Ford Cvpi recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Wheels

Recall 07V-079 · Mar 6, 2007 · 109,664 vehicles

Risk. THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: interior/under dash

Recall 05V-206 · May 9, 2005 · 132,800 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Cvpi year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cvpi median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Ford Cvpi, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIMEA04034 · closed Mar 8, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-079
  2. Loss of Steering ControlEA13004 · closed Nov 15, 2013
    Led to recall 13V-385
  3. FRACTURE OF THE STEEL WHEEL RIMRQ04007 · closed Dec 20, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What Cvpi owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS DRIVING FOR APPROX. 5 MIN AND MY HEADLIGHTS JUST CUT OFF. I PULLED OVER TURNED THE LIGHT SWITCH ON AND OFF AND STILL NO HEAD LIGHTS. THE PARK LIGHTS WOULD WORK JUST FINE. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME USING MY BRIGHT LIGHTS. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS WALKING BECAUSE I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SEE THEM AT…
Complaint 10584825 · Apr 16, 2014 · 168,999 miles
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH OUR 2005 CROWN VIC HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. *TR
Complaint 10427139 · Sep 26, 2011 · 13,700 miles
DRIVING A 2005 CROWN VICTORIA IN THE EARLY AM (IT WAS DARK) ON A CITY STREET WITHOUT STREET LIGHTS. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF. STOPPED THE CAR IMMEDIATELY. TURNED LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON. ALL LIGHTS EXCEPT THE HEADLIGHTS WORKED. EXPERIMENTED WITH THE LIGHT SWITCH AND TURN SIGNAL LEVER. DISCOVERED THE…
Complaint 10363022 · Oct 30, 2010 · 72,356 miles

Own a 2005 Cvpi?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.