2001 Ford Crown Victoria LX review from North America
"Good, large relative reliable sedan for the family"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 19,000 miles - switch to turn on and off dome lights. Replaced under warranty. $0 cost. Cost if I had to pay out of pocket - $180+
At 30,000 miles - fuel pump went bad. Replaced under warranty. $0 cost. Cost if I had to pay out of pocket - $500+
At 40,000 miles - DPFE (oxygen) sensor went bad. Replaced under Ford extended recall warranty for this item only. $0 cost. Cost if I had to pay out of pocket - $230.
At 41,000 miles - new tires are needed. Goodyears lasted well, but all four need replacement. Not under warranty. Cost our of pocket - $340.
General comments?
Overall the car has performed well. Pickup and ride are good. Very comfortable for long drives. Ample room for four to six adults. Back seat toe room is a bit tight, but still manageable.
Average cost to fill up the vehicle is $36 of regular unleaded at $2.00 per gallon.
Driving in the snow is very tricky. Rear end loves to slip and slide. Motor is powerful causing fishtailing even with the ABS and traction control.
I owned foreign cars previous to this Ford, and was very happy with their reliability. I'm a bit less happy with the reliability of this Ford, but the car was priced very reasonably for the value you receive. I would recommend this vehicle to others, but would also recommend an extended warranty depending on cost.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 11th October, 2004 |