1998 Ford Crown Victoria Reliability

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Base Sedan (4.6L V8 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 1998 Ford Crown Victoria by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on these vehicles are failures of the Idle Air Control Valve (IACV) and the Catalytic Converters. The cost to repair the IACV is estimated at $62.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Catalytic Converters is estimated at $900.00 for parts and $58.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Temperature Blend Door Actuator (BDA). The cost to repair the Temperature BDA is estimated at $65.00 for parts and $357.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Fuel Tank Sending Unit. The cost to repair the Fuel Tank Sending Unit is estimated at $152.00 for parts and $182.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Crown Victoria by Identifix

	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.