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2005 Ford Crown Victoria

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

12.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,199

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2015610 · manufacturer campaign 15S39

21 December 2015

Transport Canada lists: Crown Victoria 2003–2005 · Grand Marquis 2003–2005

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the Lighting Control Module could cause the headlight high and low beams to become inoperative without warning, causing the headlights to revert to reduced-voltage daytime running light function. This would cause a reduction in lighting output, potentially increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the Lighting Control Module.

14,714 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2014502 · manufacturer campaign 14S25

5 November 2014

Transport Canada lists: Crown Victoria 2005–2011 · Town Car 2005–2011 · Grand Marquis 2005–2011

What is wrong

Certain vehicles serviced as part of recall 2013-287 (13S08) or special service campaign 13R01 may require re-inspection and repair. The service procedure may have resulted in over-extension of one part of a collapsible joint in the intermediate steering shaft. This could potentially result in the shaft becoming disconnected, resulting a loss of steering, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft connection and replace the intermediate shaft if necessary.

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Steering

Transport Canada recall 2013287 · manufacturer campaign 13S08

27 August 2013

Transport Canada lists: Crown Victoria 2005–2011 · Town Car 2005–2011 · Grand Marquis 2005–2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the steering column lower intermediate shaft can become severely corroded. This could cause the swing link joint to become stiff or seized. As a result, the upper intermediate shaft could collapse, allowing the steering column lower bearing to separate, causing a loss of steering capability. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the steering lower intermediate shaft. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected and, if necessary, repaired or replaced. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed.

16,260 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2007055 · manufacturer campaign 07S48

2 March 2007

Transport Canada lists: Crown Victoria 2003–2005

What is wrong

The wheels of certain Police Interceptor vehicles may crack, particularly when exposed to severe loading in high speed pursuit situations. Often cracked wheels can be identified as a result of slow air leaks, steering wheel nibble, or difficulty or inability to properly balance a wheel and tire assembly. In time, the cracks could propagate circumferentially and lead to sudden air loss, which could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the wheels.

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Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2005350 · manufacturer campaign 05S38

8 November 2005

Transport Canada lists: Crown Victoria 2005 · Town Car 2005 · Grand Marquis 2005

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the positive battery cable may come in contact with the #2 cross member attaching bolt. During normal vehicle operation, the insulation may chafe, which could result in an electrical short. If a short occurs, possible heat or fire damage to the cable and/or other components, either under-hood or near other possible ground points on the vehicle, may occur.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will relocate the positive battery cable.

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Other

Transport Canada recall 2005146 · manufacturer campaign 05S32

16 May 2005

Transport Canada lists: Crown Victoria 2003–2005

What is wrong

On certain Police Interceptors and Commercial Heavy Duty (Taxi) vehicles, the dash outer sound insulator could sag and possibly contact the surface of the light-off catalyst. If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odour, or smoke which may result in a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will remove a section of the dash outer sound insulator above the light-off catalysts and replace that portion with a redesigned insulating material that has an aluminium outer layer and a full adhesive backing.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 49% of 45 2005 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
292 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria get?
NRCan rates the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria at 12.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 292 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,199 in fuel, producing roughly 4,767 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.