NHTSA recall 05V206000
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Ford Crown Victoria and 1 more
Reported May 9, 2005132,800 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 05S32Built Mar 26, 2002 – Dec 24, 2004
The 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.
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 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.