1997 Ford Crown Victoria review from North America
"One of the best cars Ford ever built"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Intake manifold cracked at about 90000km.
2. Ball joint broke at about 160000km.
General comments?
Very reliable and comfortable car. I have owned 3 Crown Victorias in past 27 years, and this car has been the best one yet.
Highway mileage is at least 30 mpg (Imperial gallon) and it has been very trouble free. It even has the original exhaust. It has rarely failed to start even at -40.
Steering tends to be a bit vague on highway drives.
I want to buy a new one before they are no longer produced.
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| Best, most dependable car I have owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2009 |