Fantabulous!
Ignition switch and starter, which Ford is notorious for developing problems with.
I love this car... never cared for Fords until I got this at a steal. Made to run, but comfy in traffic. Handles like a dream.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 28th February, 2006
Good car, could easily be a great car
At the beginning, we had no end of difficulties with the wiper system. I had to bring it in several times before they worked reliably. To Ford's credit, they did try to help. The inconvenience was a pain though.
After three years, the clearcoat started to peel. This got worse every year and near the end it looked totally rabid.
Around the same time, rain started to leak into the interior, and the carpets were always wet. I never could find the problem and recently was told that it could be the wiper posts.
The catalytic converter traps ice and snow next to the floor, and that part of the floor rusts out fairly quickly.
It's a pity that the paint is so lousy and that I had those other problems. The interior has worn extremely well, and the body (apart from the paint) has held up remarkably well.
It has remarkable power for a car this size. The engine is a gem. Even after all these miles I can out accelerate almost anything on an on ramp and cruise comfortably at 90 mph.
Great crash protection also.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 5th August, 2005
It is a great car and quick for its size and weight
Had to get brakes replaced, new thermostat, EGR valve had to be cleaned.
Old Sheriff's department car from my county. Great car, runs great, very reliable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th April, 2005
Probably the most comfortable car I have ever owned and definitely the best value all-around
Alternator needed replacement at 130K.
This car is a real surprise combination of power, luxury and economy. It has more than enough horsepower to safely manuever in the most demanding Interstate highway situations; feels like you are sitting on your recliner at home; and gets exceptional mileage for a V8.
Most cars that I've owned with a ride this nice were either Olds or Buick and had noticeably squishy suspension. The Crown LX just feels perfectly responsive in all conditions.
We own newer, flashier, more popular cars, but the family always wants to "ride in the limo". It is that comfortable for everyone.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th December, 2004
A very nice car, a very sorry Company
On the first engine the thermostat failed and fried and burned it up.
The second engine the oil pump came a part and it seized up.
The third engine didn't have a chance to prove itself the car caught on fire from a faulty cruse control I received a recall on. I took it in had it fixed and it still caught on fire and Ford denied any help. It was there FAULT..
I liked the car bad, but Ford was a nightmare to work with.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 16th September, 2003
A Lemon the size of a tank!
Air Conditioner no longer works.
The drivers side back seat lock doesn't work.
The Air Bag Light contently flashes as if there is something wrong with the drivers air bag.
The Drivers power window motor had to be replaced.
The Power Antenna doesn't work.
The glove box will not open.
The car chugs very badly.
A high pitched whistle comes from the muffler.
2 of the "Premium Sound" speakers have gone out.
The air conditioning switches are ready to fall off.
The interior trunk release doesn't work.
This isn't a very good car. Whenever you drive it you have to drive with both hands on the wheel or else you will be all over the road.
The interior is roomy and quite luxurious.
Horrible to drive on hot days. The air conditioner never gets cool!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st July, 2003
If you would take care of the car it may be better.
Just like he said; take care of your car. I am so sick of reading all these reviews about people and their " Lemon". I hate to tell you, but:
1. If your car is not new
2. You don't take care of it
3. You have no mechanical ability
Then of course you're going to have problems. Buying a used car is always a gamble, and if you don't know how to maintain it or repair it, then you're always going to have problems. I do know some cars from new have certain problems that everyone knows about, like Chrysler products having bad transmissions and GM 3.1 head gasket failures, but I think the biggest problem with 99.9% of the cars on this site is the people who drive them!!
26th Apr 2005, 19:25
Your so lucky to get a police interceptor, that's my next car I currently have a 92 Grand Marquis with 118K right now, youll get 300K easily by doing the general maintenance.