Ford Crown Victoria
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	1955–1956 1992–Present
Assembly	St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Predecessor	Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Class	Full-size
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Ford Panther platform

The Ford Crown Victoria is the current model nameplate for the rear-wheel drive full-size car first produced by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market in the mid-1950s. The name was used again when the full-size LTD line was shrunk to compete with the downsized Chevrolet Caprice. AMC was first, followed by Chrysler to drop out of the North American full size market. The Crown Victoria became the sole player for this kind of automobile after General Motors discontinued the Chevrolet Caprice but the rear-drive Chrysler LX platform, Pontiac G8 and Hyundai Genesis represent new challenges to this market segment. The Crown Victoria is a mid-priced full-sized sedan in the Ford lineup. Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... St. ... The Ford Crown Victoria is a fullsize car produced by the Ford Motor Company in the 1950s, and then again in the 1970s. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FR layout In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Panther platform is Ford Motor Companys large, rear wheel drive sedan automobile platform. ... For the standard version, see Ford Crown Victoria. ... The Ford Crown Victoria is a fullsize car produced by the Ford Motor Company in the 1950s, and then again in the 1970s. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is a common engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... 2001 BMW 750iL The Ford Falcon, a popular Australian full-size car A full-size car is a marketing term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... The Chevrolet Caprice (later called Caprice Classic) was a series name of automobile produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, in the United States from the 1965 through 1996 model years. ... The Chevrolet Caprice (later called Caprice Classic) was a series name of automobile produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, in the United States from the 1965 through 1996 model years. ... The Pontiac G8 is a rear-wheel drive sedan produced by General Motors to be released for the 2008 model year under the Pontiac name. ... The Hyundai Genesis (Korean: 현대 제네시스) is a rear-wheel drive, full-size luxury [1] car that first appeared as a concept car for the 2007 New York International Auto Show. ...

The 5,424 Crown Victorias sold in January 2007 far exceeded the 3,526 of the newer Ford Five Hundred which is a more technically advanced full size car with similar passenger space and better fuel economy. But while newer front-wheel drive platforms may have been popular among consumers, they have not challenged the Crown Victoria's dominance as a taxi cab, fleet vehicle and police car where durability, cost and performance rather than efficiency are top requirements. A longer wheelbase version is available for taxi use. As of the 2008 model year, the Crown Victoria has been limited to fleet sales, which constituted 91.3% of its total sales in 2007. Despite this, the Crown Victoria's counterparts, the Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car will continue to be available to retail consumers. Fifty percent of its 2007 customers were retail. [1] The Ford Five Hundred (code name D258) was a full-size sedan produced by the Ford Motor Company during the 2005 to 2007 model years. ... For specific countries see Taxicabs around the world. ... Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor of the United States Federal Protective Service. ... The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size rear-wheel drive sedan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company and manufactured at the St. ... The Lincoln Town Car is a rear-wheel drive full-size luxury sedan and serves as the flagship of Fords Lincoln luxury car division. ...

As the latest evolution of the full-sized Ford, it is the end of the longest succession of automobiles starting with the Model T. The "Crown Vic" is popular due to its conventional rear-wheel drive, V8 power, popular with police driving techniques. As one of the few remaining passenger cars with body-on-frame construction, it is rugged, and enables repairs after minor accidents without the need to straighten the chassis - an important benefit for a car frequently used by police forces for PIT maneuvers; ramming a car to spin it out. The Crown Victoria is also one of the few remaining automobiles which retains the traditional 2-bench 6 passenger seating layout, which has otherwise largely been replaced by the two front-bucket layout popularized by imports. The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie and the Flivver) was an automobile produced by Henry Fords Ford Motor Company from 1908 through 1927. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is a common engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Body-on-frame is an automobile construction technology. ... Look up Chassis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

While the Crown Victoria shares its platform and components with the Lincoln Town Car, it shares almost no exterior sheet metal or interior parts. The current model has had a number of upgrades. Since the exit of General Motors from rear-drive full-size cars with the Chevrolet Caprice, it has held a near-monopoly as a pursuit vehicle in North America, despite front wheel drive offerings such as the Chevrolet Impala. The Lincoln Town Car is a rear-wheel drive full-size luxury sedan and serves as the flagship of Fords Lincoln luxury car division. ... 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible The Chevrolet Impala is an automobile built for the Chevrolet division by General Motors. ...

Production

The Crown Victoria is manufactured in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, rides on the 1979-vintage Ford Panther platform and utilizes the universal 4.6 L Modular V8. As of 2005, prices range from US$25,000 for the base model to $32,000 for the high-end LX Sport trim. St. ... The Panther platform is Ford Motor Companys large, rear wheel drive sedan automobile platform. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...

1955–1956

See also 1955 Ford

The first "Crown Victoria" appeared in 1955; it was a 2-door 6-seater hardtop coupe, part of the Ford Fairlane range, that differed from the regular Victoria model (named after a type of carriage) by having a stainless steel band that 'crowned' the roofline, passing right over the car, as an extension of the B-pillar line. The model was produced in 1955 and 1956. The Ford line of cars gained a new body for 1955 to keep up with surging Chevrolet, although it remained similar to the 1952 Ford underneath. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria 1957 Ford Fairlane 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA 1997 Ford Fairlane Ghia The Ford Fairlane was an automobile model sold between 1955 and 1971 by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... Catherine IIs carved, painted and gilded Coronation Coach (Hermitage Museum) George VI and Queen Elizabeth in a landau with footmen and an outrider, Canada 1939 The classic definition of a carriage is a four-wheeled horse drawn private passenger vehicle with leaf springs (elliptical springs in the 19th century...

One version called Ford Crown Victoria Skyliner had the front part of the roof, in front of the steel band, in acrylic glass. This made the car difficult to sell, especially in the southern states in USA. Thus few Skyliners were made. Most of them ended up in Sweden, possibly because the climate was more suitable for an acrylic glass roof. See also 1955 Ford, Ford Crown Victoria detail of the Skyliner roof panel Fords 1954 Victoria Skyliner was replaced in 1955 by the Crown Victoria Skyliner, based on the new 1955 Ford design. ... Perspex redirects here. ...

LTD Crown Victoria

Main article: Ford LTD Crown Victoria

The Ford Crown Victoria is a fullsize car produced by the Ford Motor Company in the 1950s, and then again in the 1970s. ...

1979–1980

Downsized two years after its main rival, the Chevrolet Impala, the new 1979 LTD was seven inches shorter than the old one, and four inches shorter than the LTD II. The platform was named the Panther. The interior remained just as large as the previous LTD though, and the whole design became more efficient; the reduced width, size, and bulk all led to improved road manners and maneuverability, which had been major drawbacks in the previous LTD. Ride quality improved as well with the new car, as did fuel economy. Originally, the LTD was offered with the 302 and 351 in³ V8s. The deluxe version of the LTD was the LTD Landau, as in previous years. In 1980 the LTD Landau was renamed LTD Crown Victoria. It replaced the previous year's Landau model, and used a stainless steel band over the roof at the B-pillar (the "crown") to evoke the 1950s model. Crown Victoria had been a decor package for the Landau models since 1975. For 1981 and 1982, Ford offered a 255 in³ V8. The 302 V8 was supplied with the Variable Venturi Carburetor which was prone to malfunction. Most 1979-1980 LTDs were sold with the three-speed automatic transmission, with the AOD four-speed optional. 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible The Chevrolet Impala is an automobile built for the Chevrolet division by General Motors. ... The Ford LTD II was a mid-size car built by the Ford Motor Company between 1977 and 1979 for the North American market. ... The Panther platform is Ford Motor Companys large, rear wheel drive sedan automobile platform. ... Bendix-Technico (Stromberg) 1-barrel downdraft carburetor model BXUV-3, with nomenclature A carburetor (North American spelling) or carburettor (Commonwealth spelling), is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. ...

1983–1991

1988-1991 Ford Crown Victoria

When the LTD was based on a rebodied Ford Fairmont, all full-size LTDs were badged as LTD Crown Victorias, and the mid-sized version became the LTD. The mid-size LTD was a lesser-known model, as the name is easily confused with its full-size LTD Crown Victoria brother. It shared the same Fox platform with the 1979 to 1993 Ford Mustang, so certain components are easily interchangeable with the more popular "pony car". Perhaps the highlight of mid-size LTD production began in 1984 when the Bondurant racing school, which favored Ford Mustang GTs, transplanted the Mustang's 5.0L V8 and T-5 five-speed manual transmission into an LTD for use at the school. One result of this was Ford's introduction in mid 1984 of an option package called the LTD LX. Known by some as essentially a four-door Mustang, this car had a centrally fuel-injected 5.0L V8 engine paired with Ford's AOD four-speed automatic transmission, and included details such as blacked-out exterior trim, a floor shifter, and a tachometer. Police models received the same drivetrain (AOD shifter was colum-mounted), 140 mph (230 km/h) speedometer, dog-dish hubcaps, and standard exterior trim. Interiors generally featured vinyl seating and rubber floormats, and many examples were equipped with special push bumpers on the front. The mid-size LTD was discontinued after the 1986 model year to make room for the then-new front-wheel drive Taurus. Ford Fairmont is a name that has been used for two unrelated models of automobile; one in Australia and one in North America. ... The Ford Fox platform was a rear wheel drive, unibody automobile architecture that Ford used for over 25 years in the North American market. ... For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see Ford Mustang Variants. ... A pony car is a class of automobile. ... Robert Bondurant (born 27 April 1933 in Evanston, Illinois, United States) was a Formula One driver who raced for the Ferrari, Lotus, BRM and Eagle teams. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The AOD (for automatic overdrive) was a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... The Ford Taurus is a mid-size, front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ...

Various other changes were made during these years. The full-size Ford Crown Victoria, along with its cousin, the Mercury Grand Marquis, received exterior facelifts for the 1988 model year, along with updated model-name lettering, followed by an all-new dash in 1990. 1983 saw the introduction of central fuel injection (CFI) on the 302-cubic-inch models (identifiable by a fender badge reading "Electronic Fuel Injection"), which was replaced with sequential electronic fuel injection (SEFI) in 1986 (accompanied by the deletion of said fender badge). Many mechanical changes were made during this time as well, but most importantly it should be noted that all 302/5.0L engines from 1985-on were equipped with a hydraulic roller valvetrain that allowed the use of improved camshaft profiles across the production line. The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size rear-wheel drive sedan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company and manufactured at the St. ...

Incidentally, the Panther platform has attracted a small but dedicated group of performance enthusiasts, the majority of whom own vehicles from the 1983-1991 time period. It is primarily these "Box body" enthusiasts who frequent online gathering-places, though the later "aero Vic" has attracted a noteworthy following as well. The Panther platform is Ford Motor Companys large, rear wheel drive sedan automobile platform. ...

1992–1997

First generation
Production	1992–1997
Engine(s)	4.6 L Modular V8
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	114.4 in (2906 mm)
Length	1992-94: 212.4 in (5395 mm) 1995-97: 212.0 in (5385 mm)
Width	77.8 in (1976 mm)
Height	1992-94: 56.7 in (1440 mm) 1995-97: 56.8 in (1443 mm)
Fuel capacity	20 US Gallons / 75.7 Litres
Related	Mercury Grand Marquis Lincoln Town Car

In 1992, along with dropping the LTD designation, the Crown Victoria sedan (production of the station wagon having ceased in 1991) was completely redesigned to the rounder, eight-window shape (which shared many design cues with its contemporary, the newly redesigned 1992 Taurus), and there was a new 4.6 L Modular engine. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1200x531, 96 KB) [edit] Summary [edit] Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ford Crown Victoria Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital... The Modular engine is Ford Motor Companys modern overhead camshaft (OHC) V8 and V10 engine family. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size rear-wheel drive sedan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company and manufactured at the St. ... The Lincoln Town Car is a rear-wheel drive full-size luxury sedan and serves as the flagship of Fords Lincoln luxury car division. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... The Ford Taurus is a mid-size, front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... The Modular engine is Ford Motor Companys modern overhead camshaft (OHC) V8 and V10 engine family. ...

1993-1994 Ford Crown Victoria

1995-1997 Ford Crown Victoria

Critics weren't fond of the 1992 model's Taurus-like front-end, therefore it was given a front grille for the 1993 model year. Also added that year was a reflector strip between the taillights. Another minor restyle followed suit in 1995, with a new grille, taillights, and dash. To accommodate the design of the 1995's new taillights, the rear license plate was moved from the bumper to the trunklid, fitted between the taillights. The restyle was better received than General Motor's more radical restyle of the Chevrolet Caprice which may have contributed to its exit and Ford's ultimate dominance of this segment.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 295 pixelsFull resolution (1074 × 396 pixel, file size: 65 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ford Crown Victoria Metadata This file... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 295 pixelsFull resolution (1074 × 396 pixel, file size: 65 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ford Crown Victoria Metadata This file... The Chevrolet Caprice (later called Caprice Classic) was a series name of automobile produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, in the United States from the 1965 through 1996 model years. ...

1998-

Second generation
Production	1998–present
Engine(s)	4.6 L Modular V8
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	114.7 in (2913 mm)
Length	212.0 in (5385 mm)
Width	2007 77.3 in (1963 mm) 1998-2006: 78.2 in (1986 mm)
Height	1998-2003, 2007-present: 56.8 in (1443 mm) 2002-04: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Fuel capacity	19 US Gallons / 71.9 Litres
Related	Mercury Grand Marquis Mercury Marauder Lincoln Town Car

In 1998, the Crown Victoria's exterior styling, rear suspension, and ignition system were updated, while the interior remained the same. The 1998 to 2002 "Crown Vics" had a revised 4-link rear suspension with a Watt's linkage. The general road handling manners have improved, but towing capacity has been reduced. The Crown Victoria also uses a coil-on-plug ignition design rather than traditional spark plug wires. This design, already being used on the 1996 to 1999 Ford Taurus SHO's 3.4 L V8 engine, was later implemented on other vehicles that used the Modular V8, including the 1999-onwards Mustang GT, and many F-Series trucks. The Crown Victoria also features a 114.7 in wheelbase and its body now used the more formal Mercury Grand Marquis roofline and side window styling. The Modular engine is Ford Motor Companys modern overhead camshaft (OHC) V8 and V10 engine family. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size rear-wheel drive sedan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company and manufactured at the St. ... The Mercury Marauder was the name of different automobiles made by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. ... The Lincoln Town Car is a rear-wheel drive full-size luxury sedan and serves as the flagship of Fords Lincoln luxury car division. ... Watts Linkage The Watts linkage was invented by James Watt (1736--1819) to constrain the movement of a piston in a steam engine to move in a straight line. ... The Ford Taurus is a mid-size, front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... The Modular engine is Ford Motor Companys modern overhead camshaft (OHC) V8 and V10 engine family. ... For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see Ford Mustang Variants. ... The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. ...

Police Interceptor

Main article: Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

Starting with the 1999 model year, the police version of the Crown Victoria, previously named Crown Victoria P71, was changed to Police Interceptor and new rear badging was assigned instead of the civilian Crown Victoria badge. Though, to date, the Crown Victoria badge is still affixed to Police Interceptors equipped with the Street Appearance package for vehicles that require civilian styling (office/city motor pool, fire departments, etc). Police Interceptor models come with a black honeycomb-styled front grille and a black rear fascia on the trunk lid, with black trim under the tail lights. They also have several "heavier-duty" mechanical upgrades and newer models have additional safety features to deal with fuel tank safety concerns. For the standard version, see Ford Crown Victoria. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2508x1356, 210 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ford Crown Victoria Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2508x1356, 210 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ford Crown Victoria Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... For the Police Interceptor version used by law enforcement, see Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. ...

Change of Canadian availability

In Canada, 1999 was the last year the Crown Victoria was individually available to civilians from Ford dealerships. Since 2000, the Crown Victoria has only been available in Canada as a Police Interceptor for law enforcement, or as a taxi or Special Service Vehicle for commercial fleets. The civilian Crown Victoria is only available when ordered as a fleet directly from Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited and is not available through Ford dealerships. Civilians can, however, purchase used 2000 & up civilian Crown Victorias that are available at dealerships every so often, or used Police Interceptors or Special Service Vehicles from various auctions. The Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car, which also use the Ford Panther platform, however, are still available at Ford & Lincoln dealerships in Canada. For specific countries see Taxicabs around the world. ... The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size rear-wheel drive sedan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company and manufactured at the St. ... The Lincoln Town Car is a rear-wheel drive full-size luxury sedan and serves as the flagship of Fords Lincoln luxury car division. ... The Panther platform is Ford Motor Companys large, rear wheel drive sedan automobile platform. ...

According to the article of the Mercury Grand Marquis in the Canadian book Le guide de l'auto 2006 (The 2006 Auto-Guide), Ford is rumoured to be considering bringing back the Crown Victoria to the Canadian civilian market, replacing the Grand Marquis. Although Ford hasn't made any official statement to this effect, many consider this to make sense since the Mercury brand was officially phased out in Canada in 1999 and despite the Grand Marquis' Mercury badging, it's officially sold as a Ford in all Canadian sales literature. Ford stopped selling the Grand Marquis to the Canadian market after the 2007 model year.

Middle East Market

Large American sedans have always been part of the landscape in the Middle East. Since the Chevrolet Caprice was discontinued in 1996, the Crown Victoria and its twin, the Mercury Grand Marquis have been the car of choice for large American car buyers in the region. Even after General Motors realized their loss of market share and introduced the Australian Holden Statesman in left hand drive form as a Chevrolet Caprice, sales of the Ford Panther platform remain strong, especially in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The Australian Caprice, however, has certainly brought some serious, tough competition for what used to be a niche market. A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... The Chevrolet Caprice (later called Caprice Classic) was a series name of automobile produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, in the United States from the 1965 through 1996 model years. ... The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size rear-wheel drive sedan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company and manufactured at the St. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ... The Holden Statesman is a full-size luxury car produced by the Australian General Motors division Holden since 1971. ... This article concerns rules of the road regarding land vehicles; for sea-going vehicles, see International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. ... The Panther platform is Ford Motor Companys large, rear wheel drive sedan automobile platform. ... The Chevrolet Caprice (later called Caprice Classic) was a series name of automobile produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, in the United States from the 1965 through 1996 model years. ...

2003 model Crown Victoria LX with diplomatic license plates in Kuwait. Vehicle equipped with Export Handling Package and features Saudi Arabian specifications.

Vehicles destined for the Middle East are referred to as "GCC Spec" vehicles, and the Crown Victoria is available in five different trim levels in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries; Standard (P72 VIN designation) Sport (P73), Standard Long-Wheelbase (P70), LX (P74) and LX Sport (P74). While options and standard features vary from country to country in the region, the following is listed as standard equipment on present models: Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 368 pixelsFull resolution (800 × 368 pixel, file size: 137 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) 2003 Crown Victoria LX with diplomatic license plates in Kuwait. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 368 pixelsFull resolution (800 × 368 pixel, file size: 137 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) 2003 Crown Victoria LX with diplomatic license plates in Kuwait. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... ...

• A true dual exhaust system (except Standard Long-Wheelbase)
• 17" 5-spoke aluminum sport wheels with P235/55HR17 all-season tires (16" 9-spoke aluminum wheels and P225/60VR16 all-season tires on LX models)
• Remote keyless entry system with driver’s door mounted keypad (rare option on Standard, not available on Standard Long-Wheelbase)
• 40/20/40 split bench with rear air vents and 8-way power driver’s seat, 4-way manual front passenger seat (available in both luxury cloth and leather trim; rear air vents not available on LX Sport models)
• Speed control
• Dual-Media AM/FM stereo/cassette with a single-CD player (except Standard and Standard Long-Wheelbase, which come with AM/FM stereo/cassette player)

2005 Crown Victoria Standard at a Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Kuwait

A driver's side spotlight assembly is optional on Standard and Standard Long-Wheelbase models, whilst a monochromatic paint job is optional on Sport, LX and LX Sport models. Choice of colors on monochromatic paint jobs include Dark Toreador Red, Silver Birch, Tungsten and Black. A Mercury Marauder rear spoiler is standard equipment on Sport and LX Sport models, being an option on the LX and Standard trim. LX and LX Sport models also come with power 8-way driver and front passenger seats. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 640 × 480 pixelsFull resolution (640 × 480 pixel, file size: 193 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) 2006 Crown Victoria Standard at a Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Kuwait. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 640 × 480 pixelsFull resolution (640 × 480 pixel, file size: 193 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) 2006 Crown Victoria Standard at a Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Kuwait. ... The Mercury Marauder was the name of different automobiles made by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. ...

Worthy of note, the American Handling and Performance Package (HPP) has been changed to "Export Handling Package" for the Middle East. The only differences between the two is that GCC Spec models have a 2.73 rear axle ratio (as opposed to 3.27) and as a true dual exhaust system is standard equipment, it does not come as part of the package. Vehicles equipped with this package also come with a monochromatic paint job. The Export Handling Packages (EHP) comes with a tuned rear air suspension, revised coil springs, handling shock absorbers and an upsized rear stabilizer bar. EHP is standard on Sport and LX Sport models and is only an option on the LX trim. It is not available on Standard and Standard Long-Wheelbase models. A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ...

2007 and newer models now come with an available DVD entertainment system (marketed as “Export DVD Entertainment System”). This has been made optional on Sport, LX and LX Sport models.

Rear view of a 2008 Special Edition, sporting a Mercury Marauder spoiler

The Crown Vic comes with a 5 year/200,000 kilometer (125,000 mile) warranty – whichever comes first. As far as the market in Kuwait is concerned, where Grand Marquis sales exceed that of the Crown Victoria, only the Standard and Standard Long-Wheelbase models are available. Other models have not been imported as of the year 2000, and 1999 was the last year for the LX trim level. This was part of the authorized dealer/importer's decision to focus on the Grand Marquis due to the market size.

2008 'Special Edition'

With no major redesign since 1998, in order to remain competitive Ford came up with a trim package for the Crown Victoria in the Middle East, known as the Special Edition, for 2008. Only available on the P72 Standard model, this cosmetic package adds the following:

3-bar grille found on the Special Edition

• A new 3-bar grille.
• Mercury Marauder spoiler, also found on models equipped with the Export Handling Package.
• Chrome trim under the license plate on the front bumper.
• Chrome trim underneath the Ford logo on the trunk.
• Special Edition logos on the front fenders, trunk and dashboard.
• A Premium head unit with single CD and cassette

Special Edition fender logos

Everything else on this vehicle is identical to the Standard model. Whilst this vehicle is not listed in any sales literature, in Saudi Arabia it is available with a choice of different colors. In Kuwait, this model is only available in black (due to market size), and costs KWD 6,000 (approximately $22,000 USD). The Kuwaiti Dinar (ISO 4217 code KWD) is Kuwaits official currency. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...

Long-wheelbase commercial version

A 2008 Crown Victoria P70 at a dealership in Kuwait

In 2002, Ford introduced a long-wheelbase version of the Crown Victoria, available only to commercial fleets (mostly used by taxi companies) in North American markets. This version gives 6 extra inches of wheelbase length, made possible by a new frame and extended body.

This version is not available to the general public, nor is there a stretched version of the Police Interceptor. However, there was a special service version available for the police market from 2002-2006, with an available street appearance trim option from 2002-2004, due to its targeted use mostly in the taxi and livery market. For the standard version, see Ford Crown Victoria. ...

In the Middle East, long-wheelbase versions of both the Mercury Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria are available to the general public. A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size rear-wheel drive sedan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company and manufactured at the St. ...

2003–present

For the 2003 model year, the chassis was again redesigned with hydroformed steel. The front and rear suspension were also completely overhauled. New inverted monotube shocks were now used (replacing the old twin-tube shocks that had been used since the 1960s). In the front, new aluminum control arms, and rack and pinion steering (replacing the recirculating ball units) have been implemented. The rear suspension was redesigned for durability in police-duty applications and the rear shocks were moved outboard of the frame rails for better handling and ease of maintenance. As a result, the road-handling manners of the Panther platform cars had improved significantly. The engine output increased due to the addition of a knock sensor for more aggressive timing. Hydroforming (or hydramolding) is a cost-effective way of shaping malleable metals such as aluminum into lightweight, structurally stiff and strong pieces. ... Rack and pinion animation A rack and pinion is a pair of gears which convert rotational motion into linear motion. ... Recirculating Ball is an alternate steering mechanism, commonly found in older vehicles. ... The Panther platform is Ford Motor Companys large, rear wheel drive sedan automobile platform. ...

The Crown Victoria retained the same exterior styling, but 2005 models received a rear whip radio antenna rather than an integrated rear defroster antenna. 2005 models also received a new steering wheel. The rear whip antenna has been removed from the 2006 models in favor of the integrated rear defroster antenna. 2006 models also received a redesigned instrument cluster featuring a 120 mph (190 km/h) speedometer (civilian models) and a tachometer.

Even with the latest 2007 Crown Victoria, the overall design remains relatively unchanged from the 1979 design. It still uses a front independent suspension with a rear live axle on a body on frame design, using a traditional rear-wheel drive drivetrain. The design has been popular with police departments and cab companies to the same extent as the Chevrolet Caprice in the 1980s and early 1990s, especially in New York City where they make up the majority of the taxi and New York City Police Department fleets, as well among the general populace. Independent suspension is broad term for any automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same axle to move vertically (i. ... A live axle is a type of beam axle suspension system that uses the driveshafts that transmit power to the wheels to connect the wheels laterally so that they move together as a unit. ... Body-on-frame is an automobile construction technology. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is a common engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... The Chevrolet Caprice (later called Caprice Classic) was a series name of automobile produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors, in the United States from the 1965 through 1996 model years. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... NYPD redirects here. ...

As of the 2008 model year, the Crown Victoria will only be sold to fleet buyers, according to Ford. As of June 21, 2007, the Crown Victoria was removed from Ford's website, most likely to promote the 2008 Ford Taurus. is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The Ford Taurus is a mid-size, front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ...

Engines (2007 stats):

• 220 hp (164 kW) @ 4800 rpm / 275 lb·ft (373 N·m). @ 4000 rpm/9.38:1 compression - 4.6 L V8 (fleet only)^[1]
• 224 hp (167 kW) @ 4800 rpm / 272 lb·ft (369 N·m). @ 4000 rpm/9.38:1 compression - 4.6 L V8 (base civilian package)^[2]
• 239 hp (178 kW) @ 4900 rpm / 287 lb·ft (389 N·m). @ 4100 rpm/9.38:1 compression - 4.6 L V8 (Performance & Handling package only; includes Sport)^[2]
• 250 hp (186 kW) @ 5000 rpm / 297 lb·ft (403 N·m). @ 4000 rpm/9.6:1 compression - 4.6 L V8 (Police Interceptor only)^[3]

(As a comparison) Ford Australia produces high powered I6 engines (For the Ford Falcon and Ford Territory) comparable to Crown Victoria V8s. In the case of FPV F6 Typhoon, the I6 is much more powerful. The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... This article is about the Australian car model. ... The Ford Territory is a crossover SUV built by Ford Australia and based on the EA169 platform of the Ford BA Falcon. ... The FPV F6 Typhoon is a sports sedan which joined the FPV stable of high-performance Falcon-based cars in late 2005. ...

Engines (2007 stats):

• 255 hp (190 kW) @ 5250 rpm / 282 lb·ft (382 N·m). @ 4000 rpm - 4.0 L I6 (Ford Barra engine, base package Ford Falcon and Ford Territory)
• 329 hp (245 kW) @ 5250 rpm / 354 lb·ft (480 N·m). @ 2000 - 4500 rpm - 4.0 L I6 (Ford Barra engine, Ford Falcon XR6 and Ford Territory Turbo)
• 362 hp (270 kW) @ 5250 rpm / 406 lb·ft (550 N·m). @ 2000 - 4000 rpm - 4.0 L I6 (Ford Barra engine, FPV F6 Typhoon and Force 6, This is the most powerful I6 ever produced by Ford)

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Gallery

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Fuel tank safety concerns

While the car has been highly rated for safety, there was some controversy and lawsuits in the 1990s over Ford Crown Victoria (and its Mercury & Lincoln counterparts) gas tank leaks after certain types of high speed impacts, specifically when being hit in the rear end at high speeds. These impacts did cause fuel tank failures in the Crown Victoria. The leaking fuel in combination with friction between the vehicle and the road was found to be the cause of these fires.^{[citation needed]}

The reports that the cars were more prone to fires during a rear collision was a simple combination of four things. First, most law enforcement agencies rely heavily on the Crown Victoria as their primary vehicle, meaning that any police-related auto accident is very likely to involve a Crown Victoria. Second, the accidents occurred as the result of the officers intentionally parking their vehicles close to active traffic to shield a stopped motorist - something most civilians would never do. Third, the impacting vehicle was often traveling at, or above, the posted legal limit (70-75 mph in most jurisdictions). Fourth, the design of the vehicle which places the gas tank behind the rear axle, places the tank in a vulnerable area.^{[citation needed]}

The condition was exacerbated by police equipment installers drilling over the package tray in the luggage compartment. Due to the gas tank's orientation, drilling through the package tray may result in drilling into the gas tank. Installers also used screws set directly into the bulkhead and facing the fuel tank. In the event of a high-energy collision, these screws could be forced into the tank, both rupturing the tank and possibly acting as a spark source. Long bolts for mounting heavier equipment were also directly suspect. The manufacturer provided an aftermarket shield to help prevent these items from puncturing the tank during impact. Further, many investigations, both performed by federal/state agencies, and the police department themselves, have found that removable items in the trunk were improperly stowed. These items became tank-piercing projectiles during the rear-collision scenarios. Ford's second solution came in the form of a recall kit including patterns to mark unsafe areas (to drill) in the luggage compartment. Also included were rubberized kevlar and hard ballistic nylon shields for the differential cover lower shock bolts. They also included a kevlar-based trunk liner.^[4] Ford used similar kits on early-1980s model passenger vehicles. For 2005 and newer models, Ford offers an optional on-board fire-suppression system for the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor units. The system itself is integrated with the anitlock braking system as part of the activation, and can be activated manually. However, Ford does cite several system limitations regarding fuel loss and impact speeds. ^[5]

As a result of these crashes, other companies looked at potential solutions to the problem. FIRE Panel introduced a solution in 2003 that utilized a hollow panel that encapsulated fire suppression powder. The panel was designed to shatter in a high speed, rear impact. [2] The results were so successful that the US Army and Marines now use it to protect large vehicle fuel tanks against IEDs. ^[6]

Despite numerous court cases charging Ford with partial liability for fires caused in accidents, the company has never been found liable in a Crown Victoria accident (Numerous cases were settled out of court with non-disclosure clauses binding on all parties). However, in 2005, a plaintiff was awarded $43.8 million when the Lincoln Town Car, which shares essentially the same frame and fuel system as the Crown Victoria, was stuck from behind and erupted in flames, killing her husband and severely burning her.^[7]

Articles about the issue

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Intake Manifold Defect

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Future

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Possible new platform

Ford was rumored to be considering replacing the aging Panther platform with a front or all-wheel drive platform based on the D3 architecture, something Ford has denied.

Another rumor going around at Ford is that the Crown Victoria will eventually be replaced by one of the following vehicles:

• Full-sized rear-drive Fords with V8 engines based on a different platform are still produced in Australia under the Falcon (which has remained in production in Australian only since the very early 1970s), Fairlane, Fairmonts, and LTD nameplates, but these are unknown in North America. The extended wheelbase versions are endangered because of a lack of markets outside of Australia, and competition from the Chrysler 300, but by comparison, the LTD is shorter (202 vs. 212 inches), about as heavy (4096 vs 4157 lb), has a 5.4L V8 with much more power (308 vs 224 hp (167 kW) for civilian, and 250 hp (186 kW) for police version). The Falcons are a common police interceptor in Australia.
• Ford Australia announced plans to develop the 2008 Ford Falcon on the new Orion chassis, designed initially for left-hand drive and converted to right-hand drive for the Australian market. Some speculate that this new Falcon would eventually be built in the US or exported to the US market, reviving the Falcon name in America.
• The Panther platform would be retired altogether, replaced by a completely new vehicle based on the Ford D2C platform used for the Ford Mustang. A concept version of this car is currently touring the auto-show circuit, called the Ford Interceptor (hinting that it may, at somepoint in the future, become Ford's offering for the police market).
• As part of Ford's The Way Forward restructuring plan, for 2008 Ford has discontinued the retail version of the Crown Victoria but will continue making the Police Interceptor model as well as the commercial versions, like Ford of Canada did in 1999. For 2008 the only full sized Ford will be the new upsize Ford Taurus formerly known as the Ford Five Hundred. Most full-size sedans are beginning to shrink in size, and some flagship sedans (e.g. Toyota Avalon, Dodge Charger) are shorter and smaller than the Taurus.^{[citation needed]}
• There is much speculation and discussion regarding the recently revealed Ford Interceptor concept car being the basis for the next generation Crown Victoria (and law enforcement CVPI version), or for a new vehicle altogether, possibly resulting in the Crown Victoria nameplate being finally retired.

Despite this, Ford has announced that the Crown Victoria's better selling luxury twin, the Mercury Grand Marquis, will stay in production until at least 2009. It is unclear if the front bench seating (6-passenger) feature will be retained by a redesign of the car or a renamed replacement. Ford factory in Norlane, Victoria, 1957. ... This article is about the Australian car model. ... The D2C (for D-class 2-door coupe and also known as DC2 and S197) is Fords newest global rear-wheel drive automobile platform. ... For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see Ford Mustang Variants. ... Ford Motor Companys restructuring plan, made public in 2006, is known as The Way Forward. ... The Ford Taurus is a mid-size, front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... The Ford Five Hundred (code name D258) was a full-size sedan produced by the Ford Motor Company during the 2005 to 2007 model years. ... The Toyota Avalon is a full-size car produced by Toyota in the United States. ... The Dodge Charger, in its current incarnation, is a rear-wheel drive full-size automobile built by the Chrysler Group for its North American Dodge brand. ... The Ford Interceptor is a new concept car which debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. ... For the standard version, see Ford Crown Victoria. ... The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size rear-wheel drive sedan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company and manufactured at the St. ... The traditional seat installed in American automobiles was the bench seat. ...

Change in availability

On April 19, 2006, Ford Motor Company announced that the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor will remain in production "well into the future". ^[8] is the 109th day of the year (110th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

After 2007, the Crown Victoria will not be sold to consumers, only fleets, in the United States.^[9] This has been the case in Canada since the 2000 model year. Also, with the descent into fleet-only sales across North America, the LX Premium Sport and Handling Package and the Handling and Performance Package (the only Crown Victorias produced for the North American market with dual exhaust, save for the Police Interceptor) have been officially discontinued by Ford.

Redesign

Ford had reportedly announced that it would "freshen" both the Crown Victoria and the Mercury Grand Marquis for the 2009 model year. Ford had told the Canadian Auto Workers that it will invest $200 million in the vehicles, which are assembled in St. Thomas, Ontario.^[10] However, Ford released the 2009 Crown Victoria with few if any changes from the 2008 model, with no announced plans for changes in the future.^[11] The Mercury Grand Marquis is a full-size rear-wheel drive sedan sold by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company and manufactured at the St. ... St. ... This article is about the Canadian province. ...

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