1997
Ford Crown Victoria

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  • 4dr Sdn
    Starts at
    $11,015
    26 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LX
    Starts at
    $23,295
    17 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Side driver
4/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

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New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years

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90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
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Consumer reviews

87% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.7
Value 4.1
Exterior 3.6
Reliability 4.0

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  • By Caprice9c1 from Illinios
    Owns this car
    March 19, 2018

    Honda Accord

    This is a low mileage southern car, a police car with no history as a cruiser but as a chaplains car, average 3,000 miles a year use. Really attracts attention.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By BUDDY from Fulton MO.
    Test drove this car
    October 25, 2017

    Reliable car

    Reliable low mileage car . Interior and body in great shape and new tires. ,..................,.... ,..
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By Matthew Hayes from Indiana
    Owns this car
    July 11, 2017

    Most comfortable

    It's very comfortable and relaxing and rides smooth like a classic. It handles pretty well. I rate it a 5 out of 10
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Phil_Light from Redwood City, CA
    Owns this car
    April 12, 2015

    220K Miles & Going Strong!

    The only negatives I have to say regarding this car are two things that fail and both are relatively easy to fix. First one is regarding electric window openers. These are easily fixed and maybe difficult to find from used or junked cars. More often the motors are not at fault, but a winding mechanism can sometimes get wrapped-up inside the door; easily remedied. If the motor burns out your in for a more expensive replacement. The 2nd one is major. The intake manifold is plastic, yes plastic! Ford already addressed the problem with potentially warping/cracking of the plastic manifold by making an after-market metal one. Solves the problem permanently and should cost around $1500 if your mechanic is a fair one. If you replace it yourself- much cheaper. My car is a tank and has been run off-road in places where only 4 wheel drives are recommended (boulder and rock fields in the Eastern Sierra-Nevada mountains). A little tip for improving on your mileage in comparison to the 26 mpg I get now; try running high octane gasoline every now and then which seems to help the mileage yield. And if you live outside of California, you'll be getting better gas and at a much cheaper cost. BTW- passes smog every year with emissions left to generate. It's hard to keep your foot off the gas as this car gets up and goes when you hit the accelerator. Even with air conditioning dragging it down! Extremely happy overall with the life of the car and it's performance. In fact you may not even run into a manifold issue at all. I think mine came about from desert driving in the heat of Summer which could have warped anything! Ford got this almost perfectly right. Still rated as one of the five top-most durable cars ever built.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By MuFASA94 from Sparta, TN
    Owns this car
    December 19, 2013

    Best Bang for Your Buck

    I drove a base model Crown Vic from spring 2011 until just a few months ago, when I had it sold and got an 03 Corolla to save on gas while going back and forth to college. It had about 156,000 miles on the odo by then, but I think it could have gone 50,000 more at least. Granted it isn't the greatest looking sedan around, at least it has exterior styling unique enough to be easy to find in a parking lot. It can seat six people with tons of leg room, and interior styling is fairly straight forward, although some controls are a little awkward. Performance-wise, it's no luxury sports sedan, but it has enough power to climb up steep Tennessee hills and chug up to freeway speeds without breaking a sweat, and the handling and brakes are top notch. If you're looking for a good deal on a full size sedan, Crown Vics are the way to go:) Pros: Very comfortable, lots of interior/ trunk space, EXTREMELY good value for price Cons: Uses some gas, engine could have more power for its size, some controls oddly placed
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By santa from Salem, Ohio
    Owns this car
    December 30, 2012

    Mileage

    I got better mileage in my 1993 Crown Victoria than I am in this 1997 which was recently tuned up. I now understand why the previous owner sold it to get a better mileage car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Aussie HOLDEN Fan from Australia
    Owns this car
    September 3, 2011

    sounds alright

    If this car was in australia i would hate it! but because it is in usa i love it coz it is an ex policecar. Now you are probably confused Well let me explain in australia there is basically 2 car brands HOLDEN and ford (note physically) most people support their faviourate team but in the past few years since Peter Brock died (if you don't know who he is research him!!!) people don't care I suppose it is because he was the best racing car driver in the world thank God he raced for Holden! When I was living in Sydney (I now live in outback NSW) some guy who was driving a ford falcon was bashed after he stopped at the lights and a bloke in a holden commodore hopped out and smashed him =)
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Off-roading
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Hobbit from new hampshire
    Owns this car
    November 10, 2009

    two sofas and a caboos

    bought the car from a friend for 4000 dollars in aug 03. the car is perfect,it drives itself! plenty of power and comfort. every time the family wants to take a trip , they choose the crown vic!it had 84000 mi on it when i got it, i have driven it 20000 mi in the last 6 years, just change the oil and filter and go, no problems!best buy for any reason or purpose! i will keep this one forever!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria?

The 1997 Ford Crown Victoria is available in 2 trim levels:

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  • LX (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria?

The 1997 Ford Crown Victoria offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?

The 1997 Ford Crown Victoria has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Ford Crown Victoria owners.

Is the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. 87.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 3.7
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 3.6
  • Reliability: 4.0
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