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Ford Crown Victoria

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Vehicle Overview
New dual-stage front airbags, more horsepower and optional power-adjustable pedals are fresh features for the Crown Victoria, a traditional V-8-powered, rear-drive family sedan with body-on-frame construction.

The new front airbags deploy at one of two inflation levels based on crash severity, whether the seat belts are buckled and the position of the driver’s seat. The airbags may not deploy in less-severe crashes if sensors detect that the seat belts are buckled.

Also new for 2001 is a feature that automatically turns on the headlights when the windshield wipers are activated. The Crown Victoria is a corporate twin to the Mercury Grand Marquis. While about two-thirds of Crown Victoria sales go to police squads and taxicab companies, most of the Grand Marquis sales are to retail buyers. Restyled versions of both are expected for the 2002 model year but will retain their current mechanical design.

The Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis are built on the same rear-drive platform as the Lincoln Town Car, which has different styling and larger dimensions. The separate body-chassis design dates to the 1979 Ford LTD.

Exterior
The conservatively tailored Crown Vic has a 114.7-inch wheelbase and is 212 inches long overall — a foot longer than the Buick LeSabre, a front-drive rival and the most popular full-size car. Styling is the same as that on the Grand Marquis except for a different grille, taillamps and exterior trim.

Interior
Tall, wide doors allow easy entry and exit, and with bench seats in the front and rear, the Crown Vic holds six people. Middle passengers, however, have to straddle a large driveshaft tunnel and don’t get the same cushy seating as outboard occupants. The front seat is a split bench with a folding center armrest.

The new power-adjustable pedals, a feature previously offered on other Ford vehicles, have a 3-inch range.

Cargo volume is a cavernous 20.6 cubic feet, though much of it is in a deep well that is awkward to reach.

Under the Hood
The standard engine is a 4.6-liter V-8 with 220 horsepower, 20 hp more than last year. An optional handling package includes a firmer suspension, touring tires and a dual exhaust system that boosts horsepower to 235 (also 20 hp more than last year).

A four-speed automatic transmission is standard, and antilock brakes and traction control are optional.

Driving Impressions
Several full-size, front-drive sedans offer as much room or more and similar acceleration with more economical V-6 engines, and they come wrapped in more contemporary styling. The Crown Vic and Grand Marquis, however, offer rear-drive traditionalists a solid and capable alternative that is more reasonably priced than some front-drive rivals.

 

Reported by Rick Popely  for cars.com
From the cars.com 2001 Buying Guide

2001 Ford Crown Victoria review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
New dual-stage front airbags, more horsepower and optional power-adjustable pedals are fresh features for the Crown Victoria, a traditional V-8-powered, rear-drive family sedan with body-on-frame construction.

The new front airbags deploy at one of two inflation levels based on crash severity, whether the seat belts are buckled and the position of the driver’s seat. The airbags may not deploy in less-severe crashes if sensors detect that the seat belts are buckled.

Also new for 2001 is a feature that automatically turns on the headlights when the windshield wipers are activated. The Crown Victoria is a corporate twin to the Mercury Grand Marquis. While about two-thirds of Crown Victoria sales go to police squads and taxicab companies, most of the Grand Marquis sales are to retail buyers. Restyled versions of both are expected for the 2002 model year but will retain their current mechanical design.

The Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis are built on the same rear-drive platform as the Lincoln Town Car, which has different styling and larger dimensions. The separate body-chassis design dates to the 1979 Ford LTD.

Exterior
The conservatively tailored Crown Vic has a 114.7-inch wheelbase and is 212 inches long overall — a foot longer than the Buick LeSabre, a front-drive rival and the most popular full-size car. Styling is the same as that on the Grand Marquis except for a different grille, taillamps and exterior trim.

Interior
Tall, wide doors allow easy entry and exit, and with bench seats in the front and rear, the Crown Vic holds six people. Middle passengers, however, have to straddle a large driveshaft tunnel and don’t get the same cushy seating as outboard occupants. The front seat is a split bench with a folding center armrest.

The new power-adjustable pedals, a feature previously offered on other Ford vehicles, have a 3-inch range.

Cargo volume is a cavernous 20.6 cubic feet, though much of it is in a deep well that is awkward to reach.

Under the Hood
The standard engine is a 4.6-liter V-8 with 220 horsepower, 20 hp more than last year. An optional handling package includes a firmer suspension, touring tires and a dual exhaust system that boosts horsepower to 235 (also 20 hp more than last year).

A four-speed automatic transmission is standard, and antilock brakes and traction control are optional.

Driving Impressions
Several full-size, front-drive sedans offer as much room or more and similar acceleration with more economical V-6 engines, and they come wrapped in more contemporary styling. The Crown Vic and Grand Marquis, however, offer rear-drive traditionalists a solid and capable alternative that is more reasonably priced than some front-drive rivals.

 

Reported by Rick Popely  for cars.com
From the cars.com 2001 Buying Guide

Safety review

Based on the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
5/5
Side driver
4/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

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Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
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90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.6
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.9

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  • Nice car

    the car is pretty good for the age and it has very low mileage mine has 094,556 starts up on the first turn. Handles great
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Excellent vehicle for the price!

    Terrific value for a well kept one owner family travel vehicle. Plenty of interior room to enjoy a relaxing ride locally or on the open highway.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • 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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  • This car is reliable if maintenance is done on it.

    This car is reliable,smooth riding and has plenty of trunk space.For the safety of you and you're families. Every owner of a 1992 to 2011 crown Victoria and mercury Grand Marquis needs to have the plastic safety shield put on the rear axle to prevent a fire from a high speed rear impact crash.You or a mechanic needs to file down the tabs on the rear axle before the plastic safety shield can be installed.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • Fantastic First Car!

    I purchased my 2000 Crown Victoria from a family member when I turned 16, and have grown to really love the car. It's a very simple and easy car to maintain that has a lot of great characteristics. For a car that weighs two tons and is now almost 20 years old it still gets ludicrous gas mileage at 18-20 mpg. This car, being the modular 4.6L, shares most parts with vehicles like the marauder and mustang giving the opportunity for some fun power boosts. The handling is decent for how large it is, and is extremely comfortable and quiet. My only complaint is the deterioration on the frame from rust, however this is mostly a product of the environment it lived in (Southern Wisconsin). Overall this is a great car that is perfect for someone looking for simple quality on the cheap.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Crown Victoria

    Great vehicle for the value. A great work for or first car for budget minded individuals. Ton of these available from the police force now available as great commuter vehicles.
    • 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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  • Very reliable car.

    This car drives nice. Feels strong like a big SUV Very old school like simple on the inside..Very decent on the power which makes it fun to drive.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • The best car I have ever owned

    This car is very Reliable, Dependable and road safe, its too bad they dont make these cars anymore, This car has never been abused or used as a Police Car and I hate to get rid of it but I dont need two vehicle now.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • 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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  • Last of the classics

    I bought my 2001 Crown Vic in July 2013 with only 50,000 miles on it. This is an amazing car for the money. The 4.6 Liter V8 has plenty of power but gets ridiculously great gas mileage for a 2 ton car. The interior comfort is great, there are no electronic frills to go wrong, has full instrumentation and everything is easy to see, read, and use. This is the way cars used to be and for some of us Old Schoolers, its a blessing. Rear wheel drive, incredibly reliable, and so easy to drive. It literally reminds me of the old Impalas, Galaxies, etc of the late 60's and early 70's. And talk about easy to work on, just like they used to be. I never for a minute thought I would own and drive a Vic, but when it came time to buy a new used car, I did my research as I always do and my dealership had an emerald green 01. After reading countless consumer reviews and ratings of this car and how current owners raved about their older Crown Vics, I couldn't ignore what was painfully obvious. That these cars can go hundreds of thousands of miles with little maintenance and high reliability. I'm so glad I did that research and followed through with the results, have not once regretted buying this car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • 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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  • Reliable Police Car

    I enjoy this vehicle! Its fast enough and air conditioning blows very cold! Ford built a tough vehicle that was made to last! Deeply sadden that they decided not to rebuild the vehicle with a better power plant and better interior features for law enforcement. Vehicle has plenty work space just lack of power and the weight of the sedan couldve been lessoned. I love it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Very reliable, rides great and peppy

    Milage 18 - 23 Mint shape. very clean No dents, like new and a one in 1000 car! Drives beautifully !!!!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • 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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  • You can't go wrong with a P71

    I bought my 2001 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with less than 90,000 miles on it... at that age, it has more life left in it than most NEW cars. Big, precise, fast and roomy... inexpensive to repair (you can buy a brand new Ford engine AND transmission for less than $5000)... if you appreciate big American iron, and want a used car worth keeping for many years, a Crown Victoria is a great choice. Best bet: Buy a genuine Police Interceptor, identified by the model designation P71 in the VIN. CVPI's come with the best combination of durability and performance options, including some that are ONLY found on police models.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • CROWN VIC INTERCEPTOR

    Best darn used vehicles I ever bought. This car had about 85000 on it when bought. Now has 165000 and I change oil regularly and fill up the gas tank over and over again. Very smooth ride and safe feeling to drive. I have put new tires on once and replaced the front brakes and rotors (only about $95 in parts). This is the second used Crown Vic squad car I have owned and I will buy another one when this one reaches about 200,000 miles. No wonder the police and taxi companies buy these cars as they are made to last.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?

The 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is available in 2 trim levels:

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What is the MPG of the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?

The 2001 Ford Crown Victoria offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 25 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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?

The 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2001 Ford Crown Victoria owners.

Is the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria a good Sedan?

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4.6 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.9
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