2005 Ford Crown Victoria electrical complaints

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 116,000 miles · DE · crash

I was driving at night and a car hit me in the rear. The other driver said he didn't see me since I did not have my lights on. I showed him that they were on but yet the tail lights were not. When I had a shop check for the problem, they said the fuses, bulbs and relays were fine. They said the problem is a common problem with this model and it is a lighting control module which costs over $500.they said ford has known about the problem but still has not recalled the item. When I searched on the internet, I find a ton of people reporting this problem. This could have easily caused serious injury and/or death to all involved. I am shocked at ford.

Filed Feb 2, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 88,000 miles · FL

Head lamps intermittently turn on and off for extended periods of time when driving at night. Faulty lighting control module.

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 120,597 miles · FL

Head lights went out without warning and will not come back on. Fuse is not blown.

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 21,538 miles · CA

Headlights would not turn on, stranding me overnight. Headlights non-operational when set to auto, manual, or high beams. All other lights worked fine (parking lights, interior lights, brake lights). Took car in to ford dealership for diagnostic. They found a non-operational lighting control module (lcm). I approved replacement with new ford lcm (part # 5w7z-13c788-AC). The repair bill was $860.22 + sales tax ($577.72 for the part, $282.50 for labor).

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 143,000 miles · TX

Headlights go out without warning while driving. Must pull & hold dimmer lever to engage "bright" lights to have any illumination of the street.

Filed Apr 28, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 63,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. While driving at night, the contact noticed that the headlights would fail. She would pull over and wait a few moments and then they would illuminate again. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer advised the contact that there were no related recalls or service bulletins and offered no further assistance. The current mileage was 65,580 and the failure mileage was approximately 63,000. Updataed 06/03/11 *bf updated 06/13/11

Filed Jun 14, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 50,000 miles · IN

2005 ford crown victoria p71. Low beam headlights turn off while driving. Hi beam lights will work when the low beam lights are out. Light control module is believed to be the cause.

Filed Jan 26, 2009 · Electrical · 59,650 miles · OR

Head light high and low beams go out. Occurs intermittently and for extended times. Installed new lighting control module. The old module had a poor soldered relay. The board was darkened from the heat buildup.

Filed Jan 5, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 21,640 miles · WA

Tl* - the contact stated that the horn would not work. The battery also failed. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer and they installed a used battery. She fused and then they replaced it with a cheap battery that did not fit the vehicle. The tire on the passenger back side had no tread, and the vehicle would skid when going up hill. Updated 1/31/2007 - the rear defrost was inoperative. The dealer determined that the grid was bad and suspected a bad connection at the glass. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer determined that the vehicle had an leaking gas cap.

Filed May 10, 2006 · Electrical, Steering · 1,000 miles · VA

Steering wheel on new ford crown victoria was loose and horn did not work. Ford replaced steering column but horn still did not work. Ford replaced horn electrical contacts.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 14,075 miles · MI

Dt: the contact stated the horn was not working. The service dealer replaced the horn, and reprogrammed the ccm to the latest calibration. Since the repair she had to press firmly, in the exact location of the horn symbols. Sometimes she has to press on both horn symbols to get the horn to work. The dealer said after time and use the horn should become easier to use. Another concern she had was with the vehicle speed control. While at a stop sign the vehicle accelerated on its own. The service dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not find the cause of the problem at this point. *ak updated 11/29/05.