1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor review from North America
"An awesome investment!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely no no mechanical failures from this car since purchasing it from the Kingsmill Police Department in Williamsburg, Virginia, October of 2001.
Transmission had just been replaced when I purchased it, and the only items I have had to replace since that time have been the lower ball joints and a seal in the rear axle.
Serpentine belt started to "squeak" at 152,000 miles, so I replaced that as well.
General comments?
The car drives every bit as well as the Department's newest 2002 Interceptor, and is in awesome condition.
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| Best, most dependable car I have owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156548 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2002 |