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2005 Ford Crown Victoria repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (36%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2005 Ford Crown Victoria repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Ford Crown Victoria

Engine not specified

Ford Crown Victoria in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
Jan 2015

US $145
Bad downstream O2 sensor throwing code 
Dec 2016

115000 mi
Engine was running cool - needed a new thermostat. 
Ford Crown Victoria in Arizona, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

120000 mi

US $850
Headlights would not work. Light control module needed replacement. 
Ford Crown Victoria in Nebraska, United States
Sep 2014 - Nov 2014
Sep 2014

152000 mi

US $20
Leaking coolant around thermostat and gaskets around heads. Had to replace entire intake manifold. Leaking left axle shaft seal and pinion seal 
Nov 2014

152000 mi
3rd & 4th gear went out on tranny. Shop estimate was $1800. Sold car. 

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2005 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford Crown Victoria in Florida, United States
Jun 2017 - Apr 2018
Jun 2017

137000 mi

US $650
Rebuild transmission 
Ford Crown Victoria in Maine, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2016
Dec 2015

148000 mi

US $130
Cable in window regulator of driver's door snapped. Replaced it with a friend, a good beer sipping project for a Saturday. 
Jul 2016

156000 mi

US $350
Airbag/Safety Restraint System (SRS) light had been on since the vehicle was purchased. First fix indicated the sensory in the driver's seatbelt, but this was just the beginning of the issue unfortunately. Used cop car, so it goes 
Sep 2016

156000 mi
Airbag light on. 
Ford Crown Victoria in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2014 - Jan 2015
Apr 2014

173000 mi

US $390
Lower ball joints failed. Also ruined two tires. 
May 2014

175300 mi

US $500
Lighting Control Module failed, headlights wouldn't come on. 
Ford Crown Victoria in Florida, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2017
Mar 2013

860000 mi

US $100
Replaced both rear wheel bearings. The passengers side was leaking and scored the axle shaft. 
May 2016

133000 mi

US $500
Bearing failure in the rear axle took out the seals and the pinion. 

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2005 Ford Crown Victoria Repair Histories

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