1985 Ford Crown Victoria LTD review from North America
"Great car, can't say enough good things about it, it will get you through anything"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Catalytic converters clogged up.
Brakes lock when it gets really cold after a wet spell (I think it's caused by ice in the calipers)
Variable Venturi carburator. Need I say any more?
Fuel filter clogged up.
General comments?
When I got it it was pretty run down, due to the previous owner not taking care of it. It ran, but not well, and needed a lot of work.
Replaced the fuel lines, fuel filter, and gas tank, about $300 Canadian, and had to get the catalytic converters cut off and a new muffler put on since the catalytic converters were so clogged it barely ran, about another $300 Canadian.
All in all a great car, never driven anything I've liked better. Lots of room, handles incredibly, smoothest ride I've ever driven.
Needs to be looked after, otherwise it gets a little sickly, but since those major repairs nothing has failed or given out, all I've had to do is change the oil and fill it up with gas and windshield washer fluid.
Parts can be hard to find in my area, I can't seem to find a single other '85 Crown Victoria for salvage in Saskatchewan.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| Engine and transmission | 351 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 26th March, 2005 |