Faults:

First of all: the greatest problem is the age of a car. Everything in electric harness is failing slowly until replaced.

Brake caliper was jamming after 9 or 10 miles of driving. Caliper pins were bad. Replaced them along with a worn piston and seals. Problem fixed.

Anti-lock sensor on one wheel was torn away. Fixed.

Still having the "ANTI-LOCK" warning occasionally. Wire harness is corrupted somewhere.

Head gasket is leaking.

Engine is noisy. Timing chain tensioners or hydraulic valve adjusters are decaying over time.

EGR system fails. Too much carbon buildup and wire defects.

Rear axle is noisy. Main gears are worn.

General Comments:

Most of my car's defects can be traced to poor maintenance by previous owners. They simply had no chance to purchase spare parts for replacement. That's the reality for an american vehicle in Russia in 1990-th.

But I like it! It has a sufficient handling for a 'highway cruiser'. It has a plenty of acceleration and good top speed. It's not a sports car level, but much better then a typical European family Sedan. The greatest thing about a car is it's comfort and 'sofa-style'. Seven passengers (primary girls :) ) shared it with me while returning from a party. Most nice!

Reliability is great. Looks like it has a Terminator-style reliability. Half-destroyed it will still crouch. But you may just try to destroy it with some import hatchback. Wow! We'll look at it!

Driving is effortless. Very good. Perfect indeed!

Highly recommend.

Faults:

Ignition switch and starter, which Ford is notorious for developing problems with.

General Comments:

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.

Faults:

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.

General Comments:

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.

Faults:

Had to get brakes replaced, new thermostat, EGR valve had to be cleaned.

General Comments:

Old Sheriff's department car from my county. Great car, runs great, very reliable.

Faults:

Alternator needed replacement at 130K.

General Comments:

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.