2008 Ford Crown Victoria Review
2008 Ford Crown Victoria Review
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent
#2 out of 13 among Fullsize Cars
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Ford Crown Victoria from 2008-2022.$441/yr
vs. $474/yr
for Average Fullsize Car
for Average Fullsize Car
Frequency
The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).0.63x/yr
vs. 0.97x/yr
for Average Fullsize Car
for Average Fullsize Car
Severity
The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).13.3%
vs. 13.4%
for Average Fullsize Car
for Average Fullsize Car
powered by RepairPal Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
5 star(80%)
4 star(17%)
3 star(0%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(3%)
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5 out of 5 stars
Own two Crown Vic's LX 2001 & 2008
J Coen, 11/15/2015
2008 Ford Crown Victoria LX Fleet 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
The Crown Victoria is an iconic car. For long road trips and four trips around town this car has no competition. The Crown Victoria handles like a dream, it accelerates quickly into merging traffic on the freeway, it's a joy drive. It was a disappointment to see Ford just continue this car in 2011. I don't think that there will be another vehicle as reliable, as comfortable, or as … cheap to operate As a Crown Victoria. There will be many on the road for the years to come because this powertrain has a long life. Parts are easy to obtain and repairs are relatively cheap and straightforward.
5 out of 5 stars
Love this car
TLowe, 03/25/2016
2006 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Love this car in every way. I'm a tall guy so it has plenty of room. This is my second Vic. I will drive these cars until I can't find one anymore...Parts are cheap, easy to repair myself. Never had any Major problems. Recommend cross drilled rotors and ceramic/ Kevlar pads. Made this beast stop like a smaller ride. Happy driving!
5 out of 5 stars
Luxury at a low price!
Randy Swenson, 05/13/2016
2008 Ford Crown Victoria LX Fleet 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
This car has been week maintained with all records available. It has newer tires, new battery, all electrical checked and only 109,000 freeway miles. It rides and drives like a dream and has a huge trunk and plenty of legroom in back. The front seats are lumbar adjustable, making for a comfortable long driving experience.
5 out of 5 stars
Power and Reliability
Don Gargaro, 01/16/2018
2007 Ford Crown Victoria Commercial Base Fleet 4dr Sedan SWB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
This car runs like its brand new. It’s been well maintained and there are no leaks or squeaks. It’s fast too. The only issues are in HVAC - Heat and AC work but need fan (switch?) and blender door(Attenuator)
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, so we've included reviews for other years of the Crown Victoria since its last redesign.
2008 Crown Victoria Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,755 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $271/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 20.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
Key safety features on the Crown Victoria include:
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalMarginal
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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