Faults:

Front end alignment has been difficult to maintain. As a result, the tires have been wearing unevenly.

The front driver seat is not well padded. The seat hinge tore through the padding and the seat cover and became exposed. The exposed hinge caused clothing damage.

General Comments:

In general, the Crown Vic is a workhorse. This is my third (previous models owned were the '87 and the '93). With standard maintenance, they keep on running and running. And, I like to run them till they become unreliable.

I like the bulk of the car... an urban tank without going to the extreme of an SUV. I feel safe in it.

Probably would look more closely at the LX version for the next purchase to see if seats are more comfortable.

Faults:

Nothing major has gone wrong with this car.

General Comments:

The car is great for long trips -- highway miles.

Not the best handling car in the city -- long body style and not easy to park.

The car seats sit very low. Long legs are a bit uncomfortable in this vehicle.

Gas mileage with the 4.6L small V8 is pretty good -- 23 city, 28 highway.

Everything has worked for the 140,000 miles including power windows, power door locks, wipers, remote entry, etc... no complaints.

Faults:

At 38,938 miles the engine started to stall out frequently. It was necessary to keep one foot on the brake and one foot on the accelerator in order to keep the engine running while moving the shift lever. When the engine stalled, the power steering was disabled, and the car just drifted and could not be steered.

To fix the problem, the auto service center had to replace the air filter, idle speed control motor, idle control valve, and mass air flow sensor. Total cost: $428.57.

General Comments:

To be fair, there have not been any problems with this car up to now. However, I find it shocking that I am having engine problems at 39,000 miles, and I intend to let Ford know it.

Faults:

The emission control light stays on despite replacing four catalytic converters ($1,800) Twice, oxygen sensors (four), main computer $750. The light is still on and I went to all Ford nearby dealers, Crenshaw, Santa Monica and Galpin. This is a huge ripp-off and a scam. I am now completely out of business as the city of Los Angeles reguired me to buy it. The Ford lobbyist went to city hall and made a deal with them. I am a taxicab and can't afford these needless repairs. Other cabs have had the same $4,000 worth of trouble and the cab has to stay off the road while waiting three weeks for parts! So I lost much income bedsides and am very angry at Ford and will never buy another one. I am seeing a lawyer on Monday. Will try to help the other cabs in Los Angeles sue for damages.

General Comments:

Emission control rip-off on Crown Victoria. Four thousand dollars repairs does not make dash light go out. And problem can never be fixed. My driver is complaining when the light is on his lungs are in searing pain and his nose runs. Otherwise it runs fine.

Faults:

General poor engine performance.

Wheel covers fly off at an alarming rate.

General Comments:

Car is not as quick as it should be, it is powerful but not quick.

Handles well for its size.