The headlights go out while driving with no warning. Ford is doing nothing about this very dangerous and expensive repair. Seems the problem lies with the welding that was done to lcm (light control module) but it is scary to be on highway and have no lights and no warning. Now this warning about engine!!!!
2005 Ford Crown Victoria lights complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights flickered independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the light control module would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 140,000.
Multiple incidents of headlights suddenly going off. Driving down the road suddenly no headlights. Went to sisters ready to leave--no headlights--ready to leave for work in the morning before daylight no headlights. Then an hour later lights back on. When my 3 year old grandson visits I do not trust the headlights enough to take him out. I chance going to work in the mornings at my full time job or when I leave my part time job at night. When I went to see about getting this problem repaired, I was told it will be quiet expensive for me to get it repaired. I feel with all of the complaints that I read online, that ford should consider this a recall and repair this at their expense.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights failed. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 138,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that the headlights failed on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the light control module had failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 65,000.
While driving my headlights turned off with out warning then turned back on. Currently they will not turn on at all. I googled 2005 ford crown victoria headlight problems and found numerous forums ( http://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&number=1632161, were I came across the federal safety agency action number : pe08066 for the same issue. Http://www.fixya.com/cars/t6201354-headlights_started_going_off_intermittent had this to say headlights started going off intermittent operation. Replaced the lcm with a used one and everything worked for awhile. Http://forums.officer.com/t75070/ said this 2005 crown vic headlight problems??? We are having a problem with our 2005 crown vic headlights going out without warning while driving. We've changed the switch and a few other obvious things without success. Anyone else have this problem and what what done to fix. Please help!! Dealership has been useless so far. I have even notified ford and asked why no recall. I have a 35 year old car that did this a year ago had to replace wires. This is 2003 to 2005 models any where between 10 to 8 year old cars this should not be happening yet no recall why. Http://www.carproblemzoo.com/ford/crownvictoria/headlights-problems.php states this headlights problems of ford crown victoria ford crown victoria owners have reported 100 problems linked to headlights (under the exterior lighting category).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 crown victoria. The contact stated that the lights repeatedly failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Head lamps intermittently turn on and off for extended periods of time when driving at night. Faulty lighting control module.
Driving from the airport in rockford, ill. - all headlights went out. Fortunately, I was in the far right lane as was able to pull over. I was able to continue only by discovering that holding the brights/turn signal lever in, enabled the headlights to come on. I was truly fortunate, that no one got seriously injured as this was on a major highway. A recall needs to be issued immediately by ford to ensure that no one dies because of this!!!!! Any thoughts? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH with the headlights in activation, the headlights suddenly failed to illuminate. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the headlights began to operate normally for several moments before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice. The headlight switch was replaced and the dash mat removed. The failure recurred the following day. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 53,535. Updated 1/15/13 *cn updated 1/25/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria police package vehicle. The contact stated that the low beam headlights intermittently failed. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 89,000.
While driving the headlights shut off and the problem has become progressively worse. Intermittent at first the headlights now turn off 2 or 3 times in a 3 mile drive. Ford dealer diagnosed the problem as a lighting control module. Replacement part not available from ford due to shortage.car is not drivable at night.
Head lights went out without warning and will not come back on. Fuse is not blown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH the headlights failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis who stated that the light control module failed and would need to be replaced. The contact felt that it was a defective part. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH the headlights failed. The failure recurred ten times. The vehicle failure was diagnosed by a local mechanic who stated the light control module was defective. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Tl* the contact own a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The failure began as an intermittent failure until progressively becoming worse. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 04/13/12 *bf the consumer stated a recall would suffice in order to address the problem. However, ford has failed to make such recalls concerning the matter of the dim & high beam head light failures. Instead, the owner is forced to purchase a lighting control module repair kit, which is said to fix the problem. However, the module does not fix the high beams and as a result. The owner must only drive with the low beams. Updated 04/20/12
The headlights turn off while driving. Sometimes they turn back on and sometimes they do not turn back on. Reference the federal safety agency action number peo8066.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that the headlights would fail intermittently over a two month period. In order to view the roadway, the contact would utilize the high beam lights. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure, nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 176,079. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH his headlights failed and did not come back on. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 02/01/12*lj updated 02/08/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the lcm relay switch needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 12/01/11 *bf updated 12/12/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving, the head lights failed to illuminate properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the light control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.
Intermittent failure of head lamps during nighttime driving. Flash to pass lights seem to work, as well as signals. Incident incurred a traffic stop from kalamazoo department of public safety while residing in kalamazoo, mi and driving on west michigan avenue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving, the headlights would sporadically fail. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the light control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 94,218. Updated 10/14/11 *bf updated 10/21/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact was driving at various speeds with the headlights on when suddenly, they shut off. The high beam headlights were engaged and the control mechanism was manually held while driving in order for the headlights to remain illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 10/4/11 *cn updated 10/24/11
Headlights go out without warning while driving. Must pull & hold dimmer lever to engage "bright" lights to have any illumination of the street.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The vehicle was taken for state inspection when the inspector noticed that the headlights were not functioning properly. The contact stated that the headlights intermittently failed when activated. Yet, the daytime running lights continued to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technicians advised that the lighting processor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,056. Updated 09/14/11
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. The contact stated the headlight control module failed while driving 35 MPH and the headlights would not re-illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the lighting control module was replaced at a cost of $754 at the contacts expense. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,171. Updated 06/17/11 *bf updated 11/28/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 crown victoria police interceptor. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the exterior headlight failed. The contact had to utilize the high beam headlights to illuminate the roadway. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised that the failure would be investigated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact stated that the light control module malfunctioned. In addition, the contact state that there were numerous complaints online regarding the headlights for the particular year, make and model and believed that the manufacturer should issue a recall. The failure mileage was 138,341.
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