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moderate 85 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE HIGH BEAMS ALSO DID NOT FUNCTION. THE CONTACT HAD TO KEEP THE TURN SIGNAL ON TO SEE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY OVER A TWO MONTH PERIOD. IN ORDER TO VIEW THE ROADWAY, THE CONTACT WOULD UTILIZE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, NOR WAS THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 176,079. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON WHEN SUDDENLY THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE TURN SIGNAL WAS ENGAGED AND THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED BACK ON. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN AND THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY AND SPORADICALLY DEACTIVATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS IN ACTIVATION, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO OPERATE NORMALLY FOR SEVERAL MOMENTS BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK…
OCCASIONALLY THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. THEY WILL COME BACK ON AFTER A WHILE BUT THERE IS NO RHYME OR REASON AS TO WHEN THEY WILL GO OFF OR COME BACK ON. SO FAR IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME ABOUT ONCE A WEEK. IT IS HARD TO CHECK WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM BUT INVESTIGATION HAS SHOWN THAT NUMEROUS CARS HAVE BEEN FIXED BY REPLACING THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE. HOWEVER IT IS QUITE EXPENSIVE AND F…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH HIS HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND DID NOT COME BACK ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. UPDATED 02/01/12*LJ UPDATED 02/08/12
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL RANDOMLY GO OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF AND THE PROBLEM HAS BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. INTERMITTENT AT FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS NOW TURN OFF 2 OR 3 TIMES IN A 3 MILE DRIVE. FORD DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE. REPLACEMENT PART NOT AVAILABLE FROM FORD DUE TO SHORTAGE.CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE AT NIGHT. *TR
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 85 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover lighting issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.