Ford Crown Victoria LTD Crown Victoria

Ford Crown Victoria first generation
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The Ford Crown Victoria LTD Crown Victoria (1984–1991): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 5 versions in the United States.

Model codes: Panther · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–5,359–5,486 mm
Width–1,969–2,014 mm
Height–1,412–1,435 mm
Wheelbase–2,903 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,693 kg
Seats and space
Boot space–634 L
Luggage space (EPA)595–1,501 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)3,143–3,171 L EPA–
Fuel tank–68 L

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, pl), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

307 complaints for model years 1984–1991. 23 crashes · 77 fires · 21 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Electrical system 94
  • Speed control 36
  • Engine 26

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 5 versions of the Ford Crown Victoria LTD Crown Victoria

United States 5 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1985–1991(FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA291–325 g/km
1985–1991(POLICE) (FFS)5.8 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1984(FFS)5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model5.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic–15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1984(FFS)5.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic–14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.