Ford Crown Victoria second generation

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
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,380 mm TC | 5,385–5,563 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm TC | 1,963 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm TC | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm TC | 2,913–3,066 mm |
| Front track | 1,600 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,640 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,900 kg TC | 1,840 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
Show all 16 versions
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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011RNG=360, CLKUP · FFV | 4.6 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2006–2008FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP · RNG=380, CLKUP · RNG=340, CLKUP | 4.6 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2002–2007CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 g/km |
| 2006POLICE FFS | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 2004–2005GUZZLER POLICE | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2003–2004RNG130/170, CLKUP · CLKUP | 4.6 L | Natural gas | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 312 g/km |
| 2002–2003GUZZLER POLICE · GUZZLER POLICE 4.6N | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2002CLKUP | 4.6 L | Natural gas | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 273 g/km |
| 1998–20014.6N, CLKUP · CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 2000–2001NG, CLKUP · RNG140/220, CLKUP | 4.6 L | Natural gas | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 273 g/km |
| 1998–2001GUZZLER POLICE 4.6N | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1999–2000POLICE · GUZZLER POLICE 4.6N | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1999NGV, CLKUP | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
Canada 3 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2010Full-size | 4.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.7–13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 292–315 g/km |
| 2007–2010Full-size | 4.6 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | 17.1–17.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 274–285 g/km |
| 2001–2002Full-size | 4.6 L | Natural gas | 4-speed automatic | 14.5–14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 274–278 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.





