2005 Ford Crown Victoria Consumer Reviews

LX Sport

Written by: LX Sport on 01/19/2007

Vehicle

2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Have owned several imports and would say I enjoy driving. The LX Sport is one of the best kept secrets out there. It is quick and with the handling package it corners like a lighter sportier import. 5 Star safety rating is a strong plus. Rear impact issues that used to haunt this model are mostly corrected. Car really likes to cruise and loves curves. Exceptional brakes!

Favorite Features

Handling and monotone look with Midnight Gray color. Reliability. Brakes are excellent .

Suggested Improvements

Interior needs updating and engine could use more grunt as most imports are getting 300HP or more. Better sound system. Needs better tires.

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Crown Vic - Good and not so Good.

Written by: Rosalia C. Hunt on 10/28/2006

Vehicle

2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

All good - still have slight rattle in driver's door but I can live with it. This is my 3rd Crown Vic. I would of bought a Lincoln (which I also have owned, '3') but the price was right for the Vic. The dealer told me that after 2006 there would be no more Crown Vic's made. Then why a 2007?

Favorite Features

When windshield wipers are on so are lights. Being able to raise the pedals forward.

Suggested Improvements

More leg room in back seat. Larger cup holder. Be able to raise the driver seat higher for short people. Get a women involved in designing. You can tell the Dodge Caravan used a women. Every thing inside shows a women's influence.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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CVPI Review

Written by: steve bloom on 08/03/2006

Vehicle

2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This is a brand new 2005 Police Interceptor with the 250 hp engine. Quick midrange performance, but slower off the line due to the curb weight. Outstanding response and handles like it's on rails. Very well balanced. Spartan interior but very comfortable buckets with power adjustment. Dual exhaust has a nice sound but is subdued at the same time. Same as the LX Sport except for the 11 hp increase.

Favorite Features

Handling and passing acceleration. Comfortable seating with nice visibility.

Suggested Improvements

More horsepower for the cops is needed. Put the Marauder/Mustang GT DOHC 4.6L engine in it, for an additional 50 horses. This is a heavy car.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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I love it, G/F Hates it

Written by: Robert on 07/04/2006

Vehicle

2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Girlfriend hates it cause it's for old people or police. My opinion, I hate FWD cars. V8-RWD is the only way to go. Only car left around $30k is Crown Vic. Actually paid $28k for the LX Sport. Love the auto climate, huge bucket seats, and power everything. Soft yet firm ride with the sport package. This thing is a real cruiser. People get out of my way going down the highway. For the money and the options, you can't beat it. Luxury car options and size for mid-size import cost. Lots of room everywhere. If police trust them, so can I. No problems with downshifting going up mountains. Everybody I talk to likes the car. I would buy again!

Favorite Features

Auto Climate Control, seats, "Police Interceptor" response from people, Acceleration is average for the size and weight. Huge trunk, steering wheel audio controls, ride comfort.

Suggested Improvements

Add a tach (which I think they did in '06 models), Mach audio option, satellite radio option, heated seats, and for LX Sport models, add upper register vents in armrest for backseat like in Explorer/Expedition for AC/heat to get the air everywhere in that big cabin.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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2005 Crown Vic LX Sport

Written by: Ronn on 05/21/2006

Vehicle

2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased a 2005 Crown Victoria LX Sport in March of 06. The vehicle had 82 miles on the odometer. In the past I have owned many full sized Fords, Mercurys and Chevrolets. This one is the best of the bunch! The LX Sport has the beefed up engine and suspension and holds the road like a sports car. We recently completed a road trip of over 1700 miles and averaged over 25 mpg. Driving around town I'm averaging 21. Not bad for a big car.

Favorite Features

Driver and passenger side impact airbags. Huge trunk, full size spare, fuel economy.

Suggested Improvements

Backup/Reverse alarm sensors, fog lights.

14 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Sturdy and comfortable

Written by: mjjust on 03/01/2006

Vehicle

2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this car for this reason only; it was the only 4 door v8 rwd American car in my price range. I got much more. It has to be the most comfortable car I have owned, even my mother-in-law prefers the ride to her Caddy DTS (and she has ONLY driven Caddys for the last 30 years). There is plenty of room, huge trunk, great mileage (22 mpg in mixed driving, 26 on trips). The resale is horrible, so I found a certified pre-owned and saved $13000.

Favorite Features

RWD V8, comfortable ride, great mileage

Suggested Improvements

Could use more power, wish I could have found a LX Sport.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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can't complain yet

Written by: sean on 02/01/2006

Vehicle

2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The '05 is my second Crown Vic. I had a ‘93 with 158,000 on it when I sold it to a friend and it’s still running great, I love the cars, I love the space, I love the way they drive, I love the looks I get I'm 28 and people don’t know what I’m doing in that car. They are very commanding and posh cars. If I get the mileage out of the new one I got from the old one with the reliability of the old one I’ll have no problem spending $31,000 on another one,

Favorite Features

The space, the way it handles, and accelerates, I love the look of the car, and my new one has traction control. That stuff helps a lot; you’d be surprised.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel mileage, but that’s the price you pay if you don’t wanna drive around in a little tin can.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Can't go wrong

Written by: Michael on 10/30/2005

Vehicle

2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

When a car manufacturer makes a specific model for many years you can be relatively sure it will be problem free; such is the case with the Crown Victoria. The LX is quiet and smooth with decent acceleration, fine handling and semi-sporty looks. It's not a monster V8 with gobs of horsepower but has enough to merge effortlessly into traffic and quickly get up to speed. I bought the car to commute but also because of its FIVE STAR Safety ratings for front AND side impacts(with side air bag option). It also comes with built-in side impact beams on either side. The NHTSA rates it as the safest large sedan available. As a victim of two not-at-fault accidents safety is paramount to me.

Favorite Features

Side air-bags, stealth device (similar to a kill switch), alarm, huge trunk, conventional spare (not a mini), leather seating, back seat leg room, adjustable seating. Good visibility for a large vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of the plastic door handles. Maybe put a tachometer on the instrument panel.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Awesome Car

Written by: Bill on 10/24/2005

Vehicle

2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Great ride, plenty of power, plenty of room, 22mpg town driving, 25+ highway (actually got 26.2 once!). Nothing fancy about this car but it does what is was designed for. This is a fabulous road cruiser. No wonder the police departments love them!

Favorite Features

Comfort, ride, and roomy.

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Ford's best car. Period.

Written by: Mark on 09/27/2005

Vehicle

2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have had very good luck with Ford Crown Vic's. I put 150,000 miles on them and then sell them to folks who proceed to drive them for years. Reliability is probably the best of any American car. No electrical problems, no head gasket problems, no tranny issues. I never spend money for repairs other than regular maintenance. My 2005 'LX' Sport is very comfortable, great in the snow and ice with the traction control and gets 25 mpg. on the highway. I also like the safety as I live and travel in Minnesota and the drivers here are the worst in any state I have been in. I have tried other cars, none compare in value and reliability.

Favorite Features

Handling package is a must.

Suggested Improvements

Add heated seats to leather equipped cars.

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