1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor review from North America
"Safe, comfortable and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had transmission problems since 83,000 miles. The first problem was the front pump seal. I bought the parts and a mechanic replaced it. Three months later while the family and I were traveling the same problem happened with the front pump and I lost all of the transmission fluid. This time I decided to do it right and took it to the Ford Dealership and they replaced the whole transmission, due to the previous mechanic replacing it wrong and it needed a new transmission. Ford replaced the original with a rebuilt. Now 8,000 miles later that transmission has died and needs replacing. I am glad that Ford did the repairs, because it is under warranty. I love the Crown Victoria, owning a 1995 previously, I have been super happy, it's just that this thing has happened and I wonder if its worth buying another one?
General comments?
The Crown Victoria gets great gas mileage on long trips. I can go from Salt Lake City to St. George; 85-95 mph with the air conditioning on and get there with half a tank at approximately 380 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 Liter V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 71000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105236 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Crown Victoria |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2004 |