Ford Cvpi Problems by Year

We compared every Ford Cvpi model year from 2003–2005 using 115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2003, which drew far more complaints than other Cvpi years at the same age. The best years are 2004 and 2005.

3model years
115complaints
3recalls
2003worst years
2004, 2005best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford Cvpi. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200520−55%2HeadlightGood
200417−62%2Wheel & TireGood
2003783.8×3Wheel & TireAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Cvpi year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Ford Cvpi problems

  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2003
    8070%
  • Lightsworst: 2003
    1816%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2004
    98%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2003
    65%
  • Steeringworst: 2003
    33%
  • Brakesworst: 2005
    33%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2005
    22%
  • Suspensionworst: 2003
    11%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2004
    11%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2004
    11%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2005
    11%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2005
    11%

Latest Ford Cvpi recalls

Wheels

NHTSA recall 07V-079 · Mar 6, 2007 · 109,664 vehicles

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.

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.

Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash

NHTSA recall 05V-206 · May 9, 2005 · 132,800 vehicles

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.

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.

Wheels

NHTSA recall 03V-279 · Aug 5, 2003 · 29,946 vehicles

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.

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.

All 3 Ford Cvpi recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Ford Cvpi should you avoid?

2003 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Cvpi years at the same age, led by wheels & tires problems in the 2003.

What is the best year for the Ford Cvpi?

2004 has the fewest complaints compared with other Cvpi years at the same age, followed by 2005. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Ford Cvpi problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the wheels & tires (80), lights (18) and electrical system (9). Wheel & Tire complaints peak in the 2003 model year.

How many recalls has the Ford Cvpi had?

3 recalls across 2003–2005. The model year with the most is 2003. See all Ford Cvpi recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.