2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs 2005 Ford Five Hundred
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 193 | 510 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 50 |
| Investigations | 7 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,192 mi | 74,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Crown Victoria | Ford Five Hundred |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | 136 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 95 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 104 |
| Exterior Lighting | 99 | 14 |
| Engine | 8 | 58 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 49 |
| Steering | 36 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 62 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 63 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 44 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 15 |
2005 Ford Crown Victoria
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.