1999 Ford Crown Victoria Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Performance: Nothing special. Ride is very good. Very comfortable for long road trips. Build Quality: Great, 165,000 miles and still going strong. Appearance: Nothing special. Its not gorgeous, its not ugly..lol Cost of Qwnership: Pretty good. Gets 18-19mpg in town. 25-26mpg on the hwy. Not bad for a heavy V8 car. Fun Factor: Actually pretty fun car. People think its a Highway Patrol car and move out of your way..lolApr 24, 2012

Incredibly durable! I've had two minor fender benders, and it still shows well! Other than basic maintenance (fluids, tires, batteries), she's had only two "major" repairs: the idle air control valve failed after 5 years ($200 repair) and, just a few months ago, the end links needed to be replaced ($200). That's it! No muffler/pipe replacements, no belts, no spark plugs, no starters, no alternators, etc!!! The only issues: 1) Half the instrument panel lights failed after 6 years(I drive with the lights on, and, if I had thought about it, would have dimmed the panel lights, at least during the day; repairs would probably be costly; if it ever fails completely, I'll tape something like LED Xmas lights to the outside (i.e., the side facing the driver). 2) The radio is too far for me to reach (I'm only 5'10", but keep the seat pretty far back for comfort (any closer, and my knees would hit the bottom of the steering column). 3) I constantly cut myself on the top of the trunk lid, which has a metal chrome (?) strip that is not flush with the trunk lid, itself (I've tried glue, tape, and screws, but nothing keeps it flush; over the years, I've just dealt with it as best as I could!). 4) After the seventh year, the cruise control failed slowly, then totally. I found out, accidentally (while hand-cleaning the engine compartment), that pulling the vacuum hose from the power distribution box seems to reset it. I've had to do it twice in the past 3 years.Jan 24, 2011

awesome car - miss it as much as I miss my BMW's and my Land Cruiser ... ticket proof ! Very comfy daily driver and super safety (one of the last body-on-frame cars made) Stang sourced motor got surprisingly good gas mileage (17/24 real world). Great long distance driver and lots of space too. Neighbors loved it for it's "presence" although it did cause it's own traffic jam whenever on Rt66 or I95 for people around you would slam on their brakes as you pulled up on them. I want to get another one - regardless of price, nothing can tpuch a P71 for being the ultimate battle cruiser (aka daily commuter) - Super strong construction - Highly evolved for what it is (Crown Vics have been in production uninterrupted for over 50 yearsso it has no issues to resolve) - P71's do not actually say "Crown Victoria" anywhere on the car (it does say Police Interceptor though) - Nicely subdued but performance sounding exhaust - Easiest car to own (I've had around 30 of them), easy to keep up and very durable AND reliable - most parts are cheap and easy to get. - Performance is very good for a large vehicle but it's size and mass means it is not going to handle like a Miata in an autocrossMar 30, 2010

The 4.6 is one of the best motors ever built. Its a small v8 but if your willing to put in money you have the same HP potential as a big block. Not to mention the engines damn near indestructible. The P71 (police) Crown Victorias are significantly upgraded compared to a regular C.V. The police cars are lighter, they have a stiffer suspension, dual exhaust, aluminum driveshafts, transmission shift kits and a factory computer tune. Only thing i don't like is the interior, but hey, it's just a cop car/taxi. Nothing a Mercury Grand Marquis interior cant fix. Even though it may run, a mechanics car is NEVER finished.Feb 15, 2010

It's all about the fat American sedans for me. I like it because it goes against everything people want cars to be now; small, fuel efficient, and conformist. It is the last of the full size rear-wheel drive V8 sedan family. You gotta learn how to drive a car like this, you can't just gun the gas all the time and brake at the last minute like you could with a little toy car. It makes you think about using gas necessarily and makes you make better judgments about risky turns and stuff because its big and has lots of momentum. Nov 10, 2009

Performance - Very good .. 8 Slender with 4700 cc can reach 100 within 10 sec.. Acceleration - Good and good handling Appearance : Interior .. Off white leather exterior .. White Cost/month : 25Kd .. Oil changing plus Gas fueling Build Quality: very Good Body. Spoiler, Ferrari inzo's Trump "High volume" ,TV Video player "DVD", MP3 Player screen wide 7'INC Aug 23, 2008

It was a Police Interceptor model. I had to drive down to Miami to find her. She was to me, the ultimate car. Big inside and out, rear wheel drive, good power, great sound, high intimidation factor. Just a great car. I liked how she had all the upgraded, heavy duty parts. She even had sub frame connectors. My brother slid her into the midpoint bridge support and we fixed her. I plowed into the side of a school bus one morning and we had to say goodbye. Still miss her. Jul 05, 2008

The Crown Victoria is one of the oldest platforms on the market, and one of the toughest. The strongest version made by far is the police interceptor, very little body roll in turns, good acceleration considering how much this girl weighs, OK mileage for a V8 and amazing brakes. These cars are meant to take high speed turns, catch speeders on the highway from a dead stop, jump curbs, and idle in heat for hours on end, ALL without any problems. This is by far the last car I will own, once this one dies, Ill pick up a new one and have a lot of parts.Apr 03, 2008

It's conservative styling may seem bland to some, but beneath the exterior is an extremely well built car. This car humbly serves for over 80% of law enforcement and nearly all Taxi Cab companies. This in itself is a testament to reliability and ruggedness of the vehicle. In addition, the Crown Victoria has received a frontal 5 star crashtest rating from the NHTSA for 12 years running and is also the ONLY car in the world to be tested to a 75mph rear end impact by law enforcement agencies. The Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Town Car are amongst the only cars today to use "BOF" (Body on Frame) construction as opposed to "unibody" or "unitized" construction. By a simple frame of reference, nearly all pickup trucks (with the exception of the Honda Ridgeline) use the same engineering principle. Do not forget to note the car has a gigantic trunk at 20.6 cu ft. If you threw a bean bag and a flash light in there, a 7th passenger could comfortably travel with you. But I don't exactly think that's legal. Ford refers to the vehicle as a "modern classic." The original platform (code named Panther) dates back to 1979. It is one of the longest lived platforms in the auto industry. The current CV uses Ford's 4.6L SOHC 2V V8, which has been in use since the 1992 model year. The engine has received many refinements, most notably in 1998, when improved valve guides and coil on plug (COP) ignition were introduced. The 1998 model year introduced many other improvements such as Watts linkage to the rear suspension and a revised roofline to match it’s sister car, the Grand Marquis. The CV achieves remarkable fuel economy considering it's overall weight and engine displacement. The Crown Vic I currently drive typically achieves 22mpg and 25+ on the freeway. I consider this remarkable for a 2 ton RWD car with a V8. Crown Victoria's are easy to keep due to their low maintenance requirements and cheap insurance costs. Used Crown Victoria's can be found for a inexpensive cost due to their low resale value. I picked up my 99 in '06 w/98k miles for about $6300 in excellent condition. Many of the civilian CV's are commonly owned by the elderly and can be found in excellent condition. Insurance cost is also extremely low, and I mean LOW... My previous vehicle was a '94 Mazda Protege and the Vic is only slightly more expensive for FULL coverage VS the LIABILITY only insurance I had with the Mazda. If you're into performance, these aren't the quickest or best handling cars on the road. There is moderate body roll while taking turns, although the rear Watts linkage suspension does promote good high speed stability. In addition, a Crown Vic will achieve the quarter mile in around the low 16's... not exactly quick but not exactly slow either. The vehicle does have good off the line pull due to a reasonable amount of torque (275ft lbs for the 99 model year). But again these cars are not built with high performance in mind, they're designed to transport people and things. If you're looking for performance, the 3V version of the 4.6L V8 in the current Mustang will develop more power and will shave about 3 seconds off your quarter mile time. *Maintenance tips/comments: Simply change the oil every 5,000 miles and pay good attention to other manufacturer recommended intervals. Being a RWD car, there are no CV joints to worry about and all the wheel bearings are permanently sealed. The chassis is also permanently sealed and the u-joint on the drive shaft does not require lubrication. The brakes on this car have high longevity. After owning the vehicle for nearly two years and 30,000 miles, Les Schwab still tells me the brakes are at 80% (whenever I take my tires for rotation, about every 5k), I find this astonishing compared to my previous vehicles. There have been times when I've really had to jam on those brakes hard. So, I know I wrote a book about these cars... But if you're looking for a used car that's safe, rugged, reliable, and comfortable, DO NOT hesitate to add the Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis to your list. It is one of America's best kept secrets.Apr 02, 2008