NHTSA Recall 05V206000: Interior/under dash (electrical system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 132,800 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Crown Victoria.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V206000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05S32 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Report received | May 9, 2005 |
| Owner notification | June 3, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire.
Remedy
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 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Ford recall no. 05s032. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V206000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.