MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford Cvpi

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2005 Ford Cvpi
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:17.447Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
20

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2004: 17 complaints 2005: 20 complaints 2005 20
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 2005: 20 complaints 2005 20
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 2005: 20 complaints 2005 20

2005: 20 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19920
19930
19941
19951
19962
19971
19983
19994
20004
20011
20022
200378
200417
200520

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Exterior lighting

7 of 20 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing switch and headlights.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-21

Wheels

4 of 20 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

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Weld failure on police car steel wheel similar to that experienced with my 2004 wheels. Weld failure caused air leak and flat tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-15

Service brakes

3 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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While merging from a secondary road onto a state highway, vehicle experienced unexpected acceleration at such a high rate of speed that operator lost control of vehicle. Acceleration continued and vehicle did not respond despite brake being applied.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-24

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 20 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2004-08-02Recall queryClosed 2004-12-20 Fracture of the steel wheel rim
  2. I
    2004-12-21Engineering analysisClosed 2007-03-08 Fracture of the steel wheel rim
  3. R
    2005-06-03Electrical system05V206000 On certain police interceptors (Cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (Taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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  4. R
    2007-03-15Wheels07V079000 On certain police vehicles equipped with steel wheels, some of the wheels may develop cracks in the rim near the weld line that connects the rim to the disk.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the four road wheels and spare wheel based on the wheel part number. The recall began on March 15, 2007. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-343-5338.

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  5. I
    2013-04-26Engineering analysisClosed 2013-11-15 Loss of Steering Control

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Ford Cvpi — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V206000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 07V079000 · Wheels
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford Cvpi reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Cvpi?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Cvpi have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.