1982 Ford Crown Victoria LTD 5.8
Summary:
$800 to buy one? Sure I'll take it
Faults:
The variable venturi carburetor has failed.
The ignition system died.
The block heater was broken when I bought it.
General Comments:
It's not a bad car for a Ford. I would probably buy another one of these or even a pick up truck.
Replacing the block heater cost a fair chunk of change, but the carburetor was replaced with a regular two barrel and the ignition was changed to an MSD system.
It runs well and starts in brutally cold weather without a functioning choke. It's a very strong car for a Ford.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th March, 2006
17th Sep 2013, 12:35
Generally speaking Fords are good, but they have had plenty of bad models over the years. These big 'Panther platform' sedans are among the best - my family had a few - but they do have their weak points, such as weak transmissions. On the whole I've had slightly less trouble from the GMs we've owned than the Fords, to be honest.
16th Sep 2013, 12:32
Hi I own an 83 Ford Crown Vic. Great, great car. I'm curious why you keep saying in your post "for a Ford"??
What does that mean? I always figure for an American car, you can't beat the reliability of a Ford.
GM & Chrysler don't even come close, so why bother, just keep driving a Ford.