1994 Ford Crown Victoria Basic review from North America
"A great used car, but don't be picky"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ERG inlet inside the throttle body clogged up, cost nothing to fix using a screw driver and a sweeper.
The rear end howls, had all bearings replaced the noise became louder.
The car uses oil it needs valve seals. I replaced the left side and now it uses a quart every 1200 miles it was every 800 miles, you have to be plastic man to do this job so I forgot about the other side for now.
Front rotors were warped, replaced.
Rear emergency brake shoes were missing their lining, had to replace.
Car squeaks in the front end.
PCV hose ruptured causing rough idle, replaced hose.
General comments?
This car handles good for a large car, I have owned all brands of large rear wheel drive and this one handles the best. It has decent power much better than the older crown vics it will run in overdrive up hills without need to shift. One thing about a Ford is you must turn up your radio to drowned out the noises. Deer used to always jump in front of me, I have hit 3. Since driving this crown vic no deer has yet to jump in front of me. I think it is the rear end it is the noisiest one I have ever heard it really howls and that scares the deer away.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 91000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 107000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Grand Marquis |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2003 |