Does the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria have engine problems?

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,000 miles.

Which Ford Crown Victoria year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has the most engine complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford Crown Victoria Engine Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 11% of all 193 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 Crown Victoria model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 82,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 21; 11% of 193 complaints
All complaints this year: 193
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 82,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford Crown Victoria engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2005, latest Jan 19, 2022.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to Jan 2022; peak Mar 2005 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Crown Victoria model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200521 (11%)
200611 (21%)
200712 (24%)
200813 (26%)
20092 (5%)
20100 (0%)
20113 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria have engine problems?: NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,000 miles.
Which Ford Crown Victoria year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has the most engine complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.