Ford Crown Victoria second generation

Ford Crown Victoria second generation
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The Ford Crown Victoria second generation (1998–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 16 versions in the United States and Canada.

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

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,380 mm TC5,385–5,563 mm
Width1,990 mm TC1,963 mm
Height1,440 mm TC1,443 mm
Wheelbase2,900 mm TC2,913–3,066 mm
Front track1,600 mm TC–
Rear track1,640 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,900 kg TC1,840 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)453–595 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)3,030–3,143 L EPA–

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

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,261 complaints for model years 1998–2011. 100 crashes · 33 fires · 73 injuries · 5 deaths

  • Lights 296
  • Steering 184
  • Engine 103
  • Electrical system 101
  • Suspension 76
  • Wheels 59

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 16 versions of the Ford Crown Victoria second generation

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United States 13 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
2009–2011RNG=360, CLKUP · FFV4.6 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2006–2008FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP · RNG=380, CLKUP · RNG=340, CLKUP4.6 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2002–2007CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
2006POLICE FFS4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2004–2005GUZZLER POLICE4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2003–2004RNG130/170, CLKUP · CLKUP4.6 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA312 g/km
2002–2003GUZZLER POLICE · GUZZLER POLICE 4.6N4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
2002CLKUP4.6 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA273 g/km
1998–20014.6N, CLKUP · CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2000–2001NG, CLKUP · RNG140/220, CLKUP4.6 LNatural gas4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA273 g/km
1998–2001GUZZLER POLICE 4.6N4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1999–2000POLICE · GUZZLER POLICE 4.6N4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1999NGV, CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1999–2010Full-size4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.7–13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle292–315 g/km
2007–2010Full-size4.6 LFlex fuel (E85)4-speed automatic17.1–17.8 L/100 km 5-cycle274–285 g/km
2001–2002Full-size4.6 LNatural gas4-speed automatic14.5–14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle274–278 g/km

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