2003 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor review from North America
"The perfect car for both beginners and avid drivers"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought the car, the low and high beams did not work. Only the driving and park lights worked. I still have not been able to fix this problem. The only way to drive at night is to hold the High beam flash toward you (makes your hand cramp out...)
The bakes wore out completely in less than three months without warning until the rotator disk wore right off the rear end on both tires. Replaced all brake pads and discs.
At 230,000 kms, the car is now making an ungodly loud clacking noise - the cam rod went in it. Needs new motor. Transmission was also beginning to wear out.
Engine burned both oil and transmission fluid.
General comments?
Amazing acceleration and power - can get you just about anywhere you need to go.
Would be an excellent family car as there is tonnes of room in it.
Very comfortable to drive, even on long trips. (I do wish it had cruise control though, legs got tired after a while).
A/C was amazing in 30-40 degree (Celsius) weather. Would have to turn it off because it got too cold!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L Modular V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 230000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser S |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2009 |