Why did Ford get rid of the Crown Victoria?

Why Ford Discontinued the Crown Victoria
Ford discontinued the Crown Victoria for several reasons, rather than one singular event. One significant factor was the age of the model, as it was in desperate need of a remake and was becoming outdated compared to newer rear-wheel-drive sports cars. Additionally, the economic downturn in 2008 led to a shift in consumer preferences, favoring smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, which impacted the popularity of large, heavy cars like the Crown Victoria. Furthermore, Ford’s “The Way Forward” plan to improve its financial situation played a role in the decision to discontinue the model.
The Crown Victoria’s body-on-frame/rear-wheel-drive construction, while stout, made it fuel-inefficient and space-inefficient, and it also precluded the vehicle from sharing parts with newer unibody cars. This, along with the inability of the Panther platform to accommodate electronic stability control (ESC), which became a requirement for all cars starting in 2012, contributed to the decision.
In conclusion, the combination of the model’s aging design, changing consumer preferences, and the need to adapt to new industry standards led to the discontinuation of the Ford Crown Victoria.

Was the Crown Victoria a good car?

The Ford Crown Victoria, originally introduced in 1983, was recently recognized as the “Best Police Cruiser of All Time.” The vehicle’s performance, reliability, and cost were factors that made the vehicle the leader of the pack.

Why are Crown Vics so reliable?

Its design, built on the Panther platform, is a testament to an era when cars were meant to be sturdy, reliable, and powerful. The Crown Vic is built with a body-on-frame construction, which contributes to the longevity and resilience.

How long does a Crown Vic engine last?

Anything can happen at any age or mileage, but generally speaking, the 4.6 OHC modular engine as installed in most Crown Vics, Grand Marquis, and Town Cars are good for a minimum of 300K miles with an oil change every 6K miles.

When did police stop using Crown Victoria?

Today, about three decades since the Crown Vic first hit the road to become the police car in the United States, it’s practically extinct. In 2020, the California Highway Patrol retired the last two Crown Vics in its fleet.

How many Crown Vic’s are left?

New York City’s taxi fleet finally said farewell to the Ford Crown Victoria earlier in 2023, but the big, body-on-frame sedan lives on as a police car in Los Angeles. The city’s sheriff department bought 600 examples of the Crown Vic before production ended, and 429 are still in service.

Why is the Crown Victoria so popular?

Convenience – It offered a large trunk and cabin with ample space for police gear. Safety – Its heavy-duty body-on-frame platform kept the vehicle intact in the event of collisions. Reliability – The operating lifespan of a properly-maintained Crown Victoria easily exceeded 200,000 miles.

What car replaced the Ford Crown Victoria?

Over a decade later, you are starting to see Crown Vics get retired from police forces and replaced with Ford Taurus or Ford Explorer-based patrol cars.

Are Crown Vics cheap to fix?

Ford Crown Victoria
For one, it is one of the least expensive cars to maintain due to how easy they are to repair.

What engine did the Crown Vic have?

FORD Crown Victoria 4.6L V8 4AT RWD (223 HP)

ENGINE SPECS – 4.6L V8 4AT RWD (223 HP)
Cylinders:	V8
Displacement:	4601 cm3
Power:	164 KW @ 4750 RPM 223 HP @ 4750 RPM 220 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque:	265 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 359 Nm @ 4000 RPM

Do police still use Ford Crown Victoria?

As of last month (Dec 2023) the LASD still maintains and uses over 400 Crown Vics despite production being cancelled in 2011. LASD purchased 600 of them in that final year of production. They’re still used because they are still capable-until they’re not-of getting the job done.