NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2005

Ford CVPI recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 133 owner complaints for the Ford CVPI, covering model years 1995 to 2005. The 2003 model year drew the most complaints (78), and Wheels is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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3 recall campaigns on file
133 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
11 model years with data (1995–2005)

most complaints: 2003 (78 for that model year)
top component: Wheels (76 complaints)
latest recall 07V079000 (reported Mar 6, 2007)

2 complaints reporting a crash (1.5%)
2 complaints reporting a fire (1.5%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (0.8%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ford CVPI complaints by model year

11 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2003 model year has the most complaints: 78 of 133, or 58.6%. Next come 2005 (20) and 2004 (17). The fewest are for 2001, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Ford CVPI complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Ford CVPI complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
1995	1	0	0	0
1996	2	1	0	0
1997	1	0	0	0
1998	3	0	0	0
1999	4	0	0	0
2000	4	0	1	0
2001	1	0	0	0
2002	2	0	0	0
2003	78	1	0	1
2004	17	0	1	0
2005	20	0	0	0
All model years	133	2	2	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford CVPI components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Wheels is the component named most often, in 76 complaints (57.1% of all 133), followed by Exterior Lighting (21) and Electrical System (12).

Components named most often in Ford CVPI complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Ford CVPI complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Wheels	76	57.1%
Exterior Lighting	21	15.8%
Electrical System	12	9.0%
Engine and Engine Cooling	7	5.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline	7	5.3%
Tires	6	4.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5	3.8%
Steering	5	3.8%
Suspension	3	2.3%
Vehicle Speed Control	2	1.5%
Fuel System, Diesel	1	0.8%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1	0.8%
Power Train	1	0.8%
Seat Belts	1	0.8%
Structure	1	0.8%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford CVPI recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name CVPI, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2003 to 2005. The 2003 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

3 recall campaigns

Ford CVPI recall campaigns covering each model year
2003: 3 campaigns	2004: 2 campaigns	2005: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 07V079000
Reported Mar 6, 2007
Wheels
Model years 2003–2005
On certain police vehicles equipped with steel wheels, some of the wheels may develop cracks in the rim near the weld line that connects the rim to the disk.
Consequence:
The cracks can ultimately result in rapid air loss from the tire and could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the four road wheels and spare wheel based on the wheel part number. The recall began on March 15, 2007. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-343-5338.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 05V206000
Reported May 9, 2005
Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash
Model years 2003–2005
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 03V279000
Reported Aug 5, 2003
Wheels
Model year 2003
On certain police and taxi vehicles equipped with steel wheels, some of the wheels may develop cracks in the rim near the weld line that connects the rim to the disk.
Consequence:
The cracks can ultimately result in rapid air loss from the tire and could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the four road wheels and spare wheel with the manufacturing date codes of August 18, 2001 through September 22, 2002. In addition, Ford is providing extended warranty coverage for wheels on 2003 crown victoria police interceptor and taxis built from October 1, 2002 through April 29, 2003. These wheels are exhibiting cracks at a substantially lower rate than those wheels included in the recall. Owner notification began on August 8, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford CVPI questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford CVPI have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford CVPI, covering model years 1995 to 2005. The most recent, 07V079000, was reported on March 6, 2007 and is filed under “Wheels”. The 2003 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Ford CVPI model year has the most complaints?

The 2003 model year, with 78 of the 133 complaints in NHTSA’s file (58.6%). The next are 2005 (20) and 2004 (17). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford CVPI complaint?

Wheels is the component named most often: 76 complaints, or 57.1% of all 133. Exterior Lighting (21) and Electrical System (12) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford CVPI?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford CVPI complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 133 complaints, 2 report a crash, 2 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.