1986 Ford Crown Victoria review from North America
"A high-mileage steal"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car had surface rust and a few trim deficiencies.
The windshield seems to attract expensive rock chips.
The engine was permanently in need of a tune-up.
The air conditioning never worked.
Some uncaring slob used the car to haul oil. Grey seats were black.
General comments?
A very solid, heavy car, with gas mileage figures to match. The enormous engine may have had something to do with that.
The seats were like sofas, even for the middlemost passenger. Long trips were ultra-comfortable.
Towing is no problem!
The car handles like a barge in town, a cabin cruiser on the highway, and accelerates like a jet boat.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.8 litre ohv V8 2-barrel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 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 | 260000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 320000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler Voyager |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2003 |