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2005 Ford Crown Victoria Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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08/01/17 NHTSA ID: 10109070
TSB ID: SSM 46085

The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
03/12/14 NHTSA ID: 10054924
TSB ID: RP-13R01

Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, resulting in steering column separation and loss of steering control. model 2005-2011 crown victor
12/11/13 NHTSA ID: 10054006
TSB ID: RP-13-R-01

Ford: swing link joints on lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion, and combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, on some vehicles, causes steering column to separate, leading to steering control loss. model 2005
08/28/12 NHTSA ID: 10045340
TSB ID: TSB-12-7-4

Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112.
02/20/08 NHTSA ID: 10023943
TSB ID: 07212

Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10.
02/08/08 NHTSA ID: 10023864
TSB ID: 07226

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on--diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 and p061b--police interceptor built before 10/19/2007. *nj
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01/25/06 NHTSA ID: 10018955
TSB ID: 052613

Light steering efforts at highway speeds.
01/25/06 NHTSA ID: 10018949
TSB ID: 05265

Auto release parking brake system difficult to set.
01/25/06 NHTSA ID: 10018943
TSB ID: 05247

Parking brake control slow to release, vehicles built from 12/06/2004 through 11/21/2005.
01/12/06 NHTSA ID: 10018745
TSB ID: 041601

Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
12/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10017869
TSB ID: 18739

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0305, p0316, p0171 and/or p0174, especially after extended idle.
04/29/05 NHTSA ID: 10014276
TSB ID: 04267

Numerous anti-lock brake (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) c1145, c1155, c1175, c1296, c1297, c1298, c1299 and c1222.
04/18/05 NHTSA ID: 10013420
TSB ID: 18292

Pinpoint test error for front wheel speed sensors - workshop annual update.
04/04/05 NHTSA ID: 10012940
TSB ID: 0524

Idle vibration vehicles equipped with single exhaust. *eh
01/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10011162
TSB ID: 031404

Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
06/26/09 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10029205
TSB ID: TSB-08-18-2

Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. the f53 motorhome chassis is included. *
03/14/06 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10019391
TSB ID: 0606

Extended coverage program for forward clutch cylinder in the transmission may crack at the snap ring groove location causing a loss of clutch capacity and the eventual loss of forward gears. supplement #2, owner notification.
03/13/06 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10019389
TSB ID: 0636

The forward clutch cylinder in the transmission may crack at the snap ring groove location causing loss of clutch capacity and the eventual loss of forward gears. customer satisfaction program 06b36. supplement #1. supplement
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04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014100
TSB ID: 06216

Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
06/22/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10074793
TSB ID: ASI-45182

Summary to be provided on a future date.
08/06/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10055936
TSB ID: CSP-14-N-01

Ford: the lighting control module has extended warranty coverage, on certain vehicles, due to a possible crack on solder joint that connects relay to circuit board. model 2003-2005 crown victoria, grand marquis.
03/13/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10019374
TSB ID: 0628

Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes p0305, p0316, p0171, and/or p0174 after extended idle.
10/11/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016803
TSB ID: 051310

High effort to activate horn - vehicles built before 5/6/2005. oasis.
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05/05/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014697
TSB ID: 18511

High effort to activate horn. *eh
04/28/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014148
TSB ID: 042423

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0455 or p0457.
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014062
TSB ID: 04189

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
04/15/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013364
TSB ID: 04212

Police interceptor vehicles equipped with front power distribution box (pdb) option 66f - blunt cut wires accessibility - service tip.
04/14/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013321
TSB ID: 18383

Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip.
04/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10012937
TSB ID: 0523

Delayed reverse engagement. *eh
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10/01/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10056190
TSB ID: CSP-14N01

Ford: see document search button for owner letter. information regarding the lighting control module extended warranty coverage, for some vehicles, to 15 years or 250,000 miles, whichever occurs first. model 2003-2005 victoria, grand mar
01/13/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10018748
TSB ID: 052214

Driver's seat cushion sagging.
05/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014680
TSB ID: 04M05

Customer satisfaction program 04m05. steel wheel additional coverage.
04/29/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014310
TSB ID: 042616

Weld bonding procedure.
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014138
TSB ID: 042421

Safety belt retraction speed.
04/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10012954
TSB ID: 05310

Safety belt web stop button service. *eh

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Ford Crown Victoria TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.