Ford Crown Victoria
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The Ford Crown Victoria was a large rear-wheel-drive sedan that ended up being among the last of its breed. The Crown Victoria name was first used by Ford in 1955 and ‘56 on a flagship version of the Fairlane two-door hardtop, and then from 1980-91 as the premium trim of the Ford LTD full-size car. When Ford redesigned its full-size car for 1992, giving it more aerodynamic styling and a new 4.6-liter V-8 engine, the LTD name was retired and the Crown Victoria nameplate stood alone. A refresh for 1998 brought fresh exterior styling and updated suspension and steering. Despite its dated platform, the Crown Vic remained popular into the 2000s with fleet customers like police departments and taxi services who valued its spaciousness, durability and traditional RWD layout. Though the car’s discontinuation was first announced in 2007, Ford continued selling the Crown Victoria through 2011, making it one of the longest-running nameplates in the company’s history.
1998-2011 Crown Victoria
The 1998 Crown Victoria received a refresh with a smoother front and rear design, as well as upgrades to the suspension and steering systems to improve handling and stability. A significant update for 2003 brought a new frame, rack-and-pinion steering, and other
2011
- Starting at
- $29,905
- Consumer rating
-
(35 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19
- Body style
- Sedan
2010
- Starting at
- $29,905
- Consumer rating
-
(7 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19
- Body style
- Sedan
2009
- Starting at
- $29,765
- Consumer rating
-
(12 reviews) - Combined mpg
- 19
- Body style
- Sedan
2008
- MSRP range
- $25,755–$28,750
- Consumer rating
-
(14 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
2007
- MSRP range
- $24,620–$27,615
- Consumer rating
-
(23 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
- V-8 engine
- Standard CD player
- Standard remote keyless entry
- New exterior colors
- New LX performance package
- Five- or six-passenger seating
- Standard ABS
- Optional side-impact airbags
2006
- MSRP range
- $24,510–$30,830
- Consumer rating
-
(15 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
- V-8 engine
- Five- or six-passenger seating
- Full-size RWD layout
- Standard ABS
- Optional side-impact airbags
2005
- MSRP range
- $24,430–$30,520
- Consumer rating
-
(14 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
- V-8 engine
- Five- or six-passenger seating
- Full-size RWD layout
- Standard ABS
- Optional side-impact airbags
2004
- MSRP range
- $24,085–$33,965
- Consumer rating
-
(22 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
- V-8 engine
- Five- or six-passenger seating
- Full-size RWD layout
- Standard antilock brakes
- Optional side-impact airbags
2003
- MSRP range
- $23,705–$31,310
- Consumer rating
-
(23 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
2002
- MSRP range
- $23,150–$26,740
- Consumer rating
-
(3 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
2001
- MSRP range
- $22,255–$24,370
- Consumer rating
-
(12 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
2000
- MSRP range
- $22,195–$24,310
- Consumer rating
-
(12 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
1999
- MSRP range
- $22,005–$24,120
- Consumer rating
-
(12 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
1998
- Starting at
- $23,335
- Consumer rating
-
(7 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
1992-1997 Crown Victoria
1997
- MSRP range
- $11,015–$23,295
- Consumer rating
-
(8 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
1996
- MSRP range
- $10,065–$22,770
- Consumer rating
-
(11 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
1995
- MSRP range
- $9,680–$21,970
- Consumer rating
-
(6 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
1994
- Starting at
- $20,765
- Consumer rating
-
(4 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
1993
- MSRP range
- $8,355–$21,705
- Consumer rating
-
(3 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
1992
- MSRP range
- $19,563–$23,832
- Consumer rating
-
(3 reviews) - Combined mpg
- –
- Body style
- Sedan
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