1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor review from North America
"A high performance, safe, reliable fast vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The intake manifold was replaced. (This part is covered by a 7 year warranty by Ford regardless of mileage. Mine ends 4-3-04.)
4 new tires were added size P225/70R15. These are all season tires. They are not the police level tires. Ford recommends size P225/70VR15 for Ford Police Interceptors.
Brakes have been replaced all around.
Right front speed sensor for the ABS was replaced.
Fixed a dent on the passenger side front wheel well.
The spotlight mounted on the drivers side is junk and will be replaced with the spotlight you see on the newer police vehicles with the black cover on it.
Not very fuel efficient
16 (City) 23 (Highway).
General comments?
This is a fast, reliable, safe vehicle.
The car has carpet and cloth seats all around.
There really is not anything bad I can say about this vehicle.
Lots of leg room inside and very comfortable.
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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 | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 79642 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80579 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th December, 2002 |