Recall 05V-206
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2003 to 2005 Ford Crown Victoria and 1 other model: Electrical system (wiring, interior/under dash).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-206
- Reported
- May 9, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 132,800 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain police interceptors (cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between the exhaust system and the underbody, could sag and possibly contact the surface of the catalytic converter.
The risk
If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. The recall began on june 3, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 05s032. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Crown Victoria 2003 to 2005
- Ford Cvpi 2003 to 2005