2005
Ford Crown Victoria

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$27,570
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  • 4dr Sdn Standard
    Starts at
    $24,430
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LX
    Starts at
    $27,570
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LX Sport
    Starts at
    $30,520
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

V-8 engine
Five- or six-passenger seating
Full-size RWD layout
Standard ABS
Optional side-impact airbags

The good & the bad

The good

Interior space
Trunk capacity
Ride comfort
Crash-test ratings

The bad

Poor winter traction with RWD
Fuel economy in city
In-town maneuverability
Resale value
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 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
5/5

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

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

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

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.7
Value 4.8
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Primo Victoria from Blackwell, Ok
Owns this car
February 8, 2023

Review from the owner of half a million mile vic

I currently own a 2005 ford crown victoria LX. I bought this car from a private buyer 2 years ago for 850 dollars thinking it would have problems. It did, as with all used cars. That was at 274k on the odometer. It just rolled 521k yesterday after 2 years of owning it and last month I just replaced the factory intake manifold at 520k. These cars are the epitome of reliability as long as you take care of them. The car is heavy, it eats gasoline, sure. But if you need a truck and don't want a truck, get a crown vic. I chase storms with this and drove it well over the speed limit on ice and rain and have not once lost traction or hydroplaned.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By CM2000 from Irvine, CA
Owns this car
November 22, 2020

An all around car.

I’ve had my Crown Victoria Police Interceptor for almost a year and I fell in love with it almost right away. I’ve given this vehicle a 5 star for comfort because this vehicle has an extremely comfortable backseat, the only thing I can compare it to is a couch, the front seats are as comfortable as recliners. This car is easily one of the most comfortable cars I’ve ever been in. The comfortability of this car is one of the main reasons I sold my 2019 Ford Mustang after 6 months of owning the Crown Vic. However I rated the interior design 3 stars due to some flaws. Lets start off with entertainment. I know this is a 15 year old car and I really shouldn’t expect much, but I would’ve really liked if there were speakers on the front doors. As far as I’m aware there’s only 2 speakers behind the back seats under the rear windshield, for a 2 speaker set up its what you expect, but I wouldn’t say its terrible. The radio stock doesn’t have USB or even an AUX, this can be easily fixed with a FM transmitter, but you will be taking a hit on sound quality by using one. The next flaw with the interior is lack of door storage and cup holders, this vehicle has 2 cup holders that slide out with an ash try and cigarette lighter in the front of the car, these are the only cup holders in the entire car which could be inconvenient considering this vehicle can comfortably fit 5 passengers. The reason why I didn’t rate the interior design lower is because all these flaws are easy and relatively cheap to accommodate for. You can purchase a new center console for roughly $30 that will add 4 more cup holders which will total the cup holders to 6. You can update the radio with a touchscreen radio for about $150 which will give you apple car play, bluetooth, and USB/AUX and you can add a subwoofer in the trunk for about $150 to upgrade the sound system. For just a little over $300 you can make the interior comparable to most modern cars. The reason why this car gets 5 stars for performance is because it holds up for what it is 4.6L V8, which is the same engine to the 4th gen Mustang GTs and a smooth shifting 4 speed automatic. This vehicle I wouldn’t say is fast at all, in fact most modern mid-size or compact sedans will match or out preform the crown vic, but for a 4000 lb sedan it holds up. Torque and horsepower are decent by todays standards and at best good for when this vehicle was out. For the 4000 lb land yacht that the crown vic is it handles above average, this is no sports car, but it does its job. This vehicle gets 5 stars for value for the money, you can get a clean crown vic for about $3k if you look really hard since the prices are inflating for this car, but it still is worth ever penny in my opinion. A full size, reliable, box frame, V8 sedan for $3K, is a steal if you ask me. I rate the exterior styling 5 stars because I personally love the simplicity of the car. However if simple is not for you, you can swap a lot of 4th gen mustang parts with the crown vic so you are able to customize this car to your liking, with the endless aftermarket support for the mustangs, you’ll be able to find parts to use for the crown vic. If there was an option for a 10 stars out of 5 for reliability I would have chosen that. THIS CAR IS RELIABLE! Okay let me say first off my crown vic has 180k miles and was a cop car for 126k miles, then owned by an individual until I purchased it at 175k miles. It appears the last own neglected this car, when I got her she was in rough shape. I did the necessary repairs on her to keep her running however my car has some issues but I’ll blame it on abuse and neglect. I had the water pump go out due to the car overheating from a bad radiator fan on my crown vic, I drove her all the way to H and drove her without a working water pump or cooling fan for a week and she did it and is still running fine. This was an error on my part, mechanically the engine runs well, the transmission fluid I changed at 180k miles was still the original fluid and was still red. This car is built like a tank. This car is reliable if you find a clean one, I recommend buying a crown vic straight from a PD, SD, or ST/HP, most of them rigorously maintain their vehicle every 3-6k miles/3 months and they mostly use OEM parts for their cars. The conclusion of this Crown Vics are an all around car, its not amazing for todays standards, but for the price it will give you more than you expect. They’re very reliable cars if you find the right one.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria?

The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is available in 3 trim levels:

  • LX (1 style)
  • LX Sport (1 style)
  • Standard (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria?

The 2005 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 2005 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?

The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Ford Crown Victoria owners.

Is the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.8
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