Great reliable transporter
Door handle came loose.
Light in speedometer out.
Police Interceptor model used as Fire Chief Car.
A battle ready tank. High likelihood of surviving most impacts. Not likely for the other driver.
Has held up well.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th August, 2007
Tough, reliable car that won't die
Electric power door locks all failed, one by one.
Electric power windows failed, one by one.
Each is expensive! $100 used, or $250 new!!!
Great car! Rides smooth and powerful. Still could spin the tires at 200,000+ miles.
Comfortable, reliable, strong. Full frame, rear wheel drive car. Just as reliable as Japanese cars, but heavy duty.
Gas mileage: around 18 city, 25 highway.
Easy to back up and park, since it's boxy body lets you see all corners easily.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th July, 2005
Smooth highway cruiser
The water pump needed replacing at 129K, and the mufflers and tailpipes at 131K. I had a minor electrical problem with a screw in the cigarette lighter that was shorting the battery, but that was fixed too.
Excellent car with good mileage for the size (25 highway, 18 city).
Very comfortable and safe. Plenty of room for 6 adults and luggage.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th April, 2005
It has some quirks, but it's a decent car
The alternator shorted out at around 152,000 miles.
The power steering system leaks.
I had to replace the smog pump (that's what the parts place called it) at 160,000 miles.
The driver's side window doesn't work.
The windshield washer only works when the high beam lights are on.
It stalls when first started each day.
The seats are worn.
This car was in a minor accident just before I purchased it. I only paid $400. I've put about $500 into it. It's running rough and stalling infrequently. I'm not sure if I'm going to repair it or sell it. Overall I've more than gotten my money out of it.
It's quite comfortable. There is plenty of room. It's nice for hauling around my children and groceries.
It is long and difficult to park. The blind spots seem larger than with other vehicles.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th September, 2004
My 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has 188,000 miles on it, runs very good, but after running a short while the check engine light comes on, what could be the problem?
When the check engine light comes on, does the vehicle loose speed? Everytime I hit around 60mph, the light would turn on, and there'd be an automatic decelleration. The light would turn off once I stepped off the gas and coasted to around 45mph. Then one day, the radiator just died, with coolant vapours pouring out from under the hood. I had the radiator replaced (about $220 incl labour). After this, no more check engine light issue. Could be that a lack of proper cooling was causing the sluggishness (if this is the case). Have the cooling system checked. This could be the issue.
This is a good old reliable Ford
The odometer broke at 139,000 miles.
This car is a police interceptor. The heavy duty components help tremendously with the handling, cooling and performance.
I do maintenance every two thousand miles. This helps keep the car in excellent shape.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th November, 2002
29th Dec 2005, 13:27
Regarding the power windows:
There are kits available to repair components of the window.
The motor and gear mechanism is about $60. The gear mechanism rebuild kit is $20. Within the gear mechanism, there are three plastic bearings that often fail with heat and time, this set costs less that $10. It is not difficult to overhaul any of these parts. Learning to do the first one makes the rest go easily and only common wrenches and drivers are needed.
My experience with with these cars has been positive over the last twenty years. I have had good service from my Crown Victorias (89, 90, 00) and Grand Marquis (83, 04) cars.
It is my hope Ford brings the wagon back one day.