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Keeps going and going
brianvicars, 11/16/2012
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
236,000 miles and just keeps going. Bought it new in '93 loaded. Still gets good mileage and passes smog test every two years. Hope to keep it many more years.
100K issues, or lemon? One of the two.
Todd Anthony, 10/25/2016
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was given this car by elderly woman who bought it new and was single owner. She had all dealer service receipts and original check for $20, 000. that she paid for car. Car had aboutr105K to K125K miles on it when I got it. I based this off of dealer receipts records since odometer broke at 90K. Car had steering wheel electric recall dealer repaired twice but still had problem when I had it. I have a mechanics degree, looked into prob, could tell some of the parts were manufactured poorly causing the issues. Car had electric issues. Car began using massive amount of oil. Tranny went out. Brakes always very soft. Car started having misfire. Headlights always poor. Shocks shot. Vacuum hose went and killed car, I repaired and could see the original design was extremely bad design and caused the breakdown. PROS: ...engine had awesome power, very good gas mileage for full size car and motor, luxury ride interior, quiet inside, power everything, smooth motor and tranny and quiet. I was expecting this low miles dealer serviced one owner luxury full power package car to easily go for another 250K miles singing in the rain, instead I sold it to the scrapyard for $200 while carcould still limp under its own power. Sad day and sad fate for top end expensive model Ford purchased new by school teacher from the worlds oldest Ford dealership (Tenvoorde Ford of St. Cloud Minnesota).
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Bad valve seals
bill, 09/17/2010
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
5 of 26 people found this review helpful
Bought it used with 50,000. the valve seals went bad at 150,000. Dropped in a ford remanufactured engine and now has 210,000. Radio wend bad and have replace all window motors - TWICE! mileage on a trip was 30 on the old engine, only 27 on the new one, but the new one has much more pep. go figure. Great car, if I find another good used one, I'll buy it and put it on blocks.
So impressed!
Kman, 07/21/2009
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
4 of 23 people found this review helpful
After borrowing, then owning, this car for over a decade, I just had to write a review! The Crown is super smooth, has excellent acceleration, is pretty nimble for being so big, EXTREMELY RELIABLE, has pretty good gas mileage, and is VERY comfortable. Why bother writing a review on a 1993 car in 2009? Because it deserves it. Bought it with over 60k in 1996, and have put nearly 300k MORE MILES on it since. Only had to call AAA once in all these years! And that was for something I should have replaced a long time before that! I have gotten 28 mpg highway, and still get 25 mpg. I used to take naps in there it was so comfortable. To top it off, it is quick - even from 0-69 mph!
U.S. Cruiser with Beast under hood.
quoizimoto, 06/26/2002
1993 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
2 of 17 people found this review helpful
Closing in on 600 000 miles (2nd engine). Rebuilt tranny twice. Experiencing some electrical problems on accessories. Last vehicle was an 84 Chevy Caprice retired after 400 000 miles - 305 V8.
PIG IN SNOW
maarilyn, 10/01/2002
1993 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
2 of 18 people found this review helpful
OVER THE LAST 15 YEARS I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT CROWN VICS BUT AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT NOTICED IT IS A PIG IN BAD WEATHER?? EVERY YEAR THEY CLAIM TO FIX THAT PROBLEM, BUT NEVER DO. MY SON JUST TOTALLED THE CAR LAST WEEK, ALTHOUGH HE WAS NOT SPEEDING, IT WAS RAINING AND THE CAR FISHTAILED WHEN HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES!
Great Car for just $1,000.
Joseph, 10/07/2006
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 19 people found this review helpful
I've been driving My Vic for a lil' over 2 years now, paid a $1,000. The only real expense was for tires and had to change out the O2 sensors. Gas isn't too bad; I average about 22 to 28 miles per gallon combined. For a 13 year old car how can anyone complain? The car does smoke a lil' if I slam on the gas but like I said it is 13 years old. Over all an excellent vehicle.
Happy ford owner
lscharlie, 03/10/2002
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have 102000 + miles and the maintenance of this vehicle has been minimal. The only problem is with a wire that is attached to the starter that keeps breaking and I end up getting it towed to replace it. Check engine light a few times for pollution sensor that goes out..
A monsterwith a 4.6L V8, but...
swan, 08/09/2002
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle on january, 2002 and now it's been 8 months. I have 79000 on the car and it already stated burning oil and I'm talking about serious blue smoke that coming. This terribble situation now requires a valve job which is going to cost around a thousand dollars. Plus the EGR valve keeps causing check engine light problems. I think I'll just buy a honda V6 next time.
Satisfied Owner
Don Millar, 09/14/2002
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 16 people found this review helpful
The best auto I have owned. At 113,000 miles, no breakdowns ever. No wearout or replacement of major parts required ie. water pump, exhaust system, alternator, a/c, fuel pump, shocks, etc. Original tires had 85,000 miles before replacement required. Even then, no uneven wear or cupping. No wheel alignments required. No body rust problems even in Minnesota. Engine burns no oil between recommended oil changes. Smooth, quiet,effortless ride. Excellent highway car.
If it's good enough for the cops!
beaker440, 09/17/2002
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 16 people found this review helpful
My Crown Vic is the best vehicle I have ever owned. My wife has a 2000 Continental, and I prefer driving my Crown rather than her Lincoln. As my father-in-law used to say, "If it's good enough for the cops, then it's good enough for me." My only disappointment is the city mileage is low, but highway mileage is fine.
So far so Good
tonka, 07/16/2003
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 16 people found this review helpful
Since i bought it there were two majors problems ( the whole motor needed to reconstr. and shocks,pitman, but as i said so far so good .-
1993 Ford Crown Victoria
Irv Hitzler, 10/24/2003
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 16 people found this review helpful
This car is extremely reliable,comfortable interior and all around good looks. The engine is extremely quiet yet responsive to this day, almost 10 years after I bought it.
Too many breakdowns
Horacio, 05/21/2004
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 16 people found this review helpful
Good car for a mechanic to use and repair. Not for whom all repairs are paid to others to perform. Had to rebuilt the transmission at 90000 miles. Smokes (blue). Now requires $2000 in engine repairs. All the electric windows motors had to be replaced. Recurrent problems with the ignition key, alternator, fuel injection system, etc. Ford, give me a break!
Great Road Crusier/Family Car
Erggie, 06/03/2003
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 16 people found this review helpful
After 170,000 miles and three major accidents (no injuries and the other guy at fault), I have nothing but praise for the Crown Vic. Living in the snow belt, I have never been stuck in the snow regardless of the depth.
I LOVE MY CROWN
I LOVE MY WIFE HOLLY, 12/07/2002
1993 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
0 of 17 people found this review helpful
WELL ITS GOT ME THROUGH THICK AND thin and its reLIABLEIT ALMOSTAS RELIABLE AS MY 1991 VW JETTA GL 1.8L ENGINE
crown vic
tenniss, 08/02/2004
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 18 people found this review helpful
This car has no leg room
Best car ever
David, 03/16/2006
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best car that I have ever had. My previous cars being a '92 Ford Taurus L Wagon and a '88 Chevrolet Celebrity. Even though this car gets poor gas mileage (about 15 in town and 19 highway), it well makes up for that in all other categories. The 4.6L V-8 really gives it some power. This car was designed to be a police car and it shows it in its performance and reliability.
Decent Car for the Price
statesec, 07/17/2006
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 18 people found this review helpful
Overall this is an excellent car. I am the second owner and bought in '97 so I have nearly a decade of use with it. Overall a reliable car with the following caveats. 92-95 trannies need an overhaul around 90-120k (not a rebuild), valve seals are a weak point on pre '97; should only cost about $800 (dealers will often tell you need a rebuild when you don't), electric windows are weak and the brake/fuel lines can rust out when the cars get older on the pre '98 models (later models use plastic coated lines).
The perfect size
keith hall, 11/07/2006
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 18 people found this review helpful
This 1993 Ford Crown Vic. is the perfect size car for me. It is very maneuverable and solid on the road. It is very comfortable on trips, has plenty of zip,and handles great on corners. At 70 miles an hour I can get between 23 and 26 miles to the gallon of gas on a trip.
'93 Crown Vic, bought used
Fritz P, 10/31/2008
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 19 people found this review helpful
Have owned for a little over 2 years. Car was well maintained but did have 121,000 miles when purchased. I bought it in North Carolina when I was living there. have lived in ohio before and since. I really like the car and have had to do only routine maintainence thus far. The only drawback is the size, weight and the price of gas!
Good Old Crown Vic
Robert, 08/12/2006
1993 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 19 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I've ever had. Its performance is clearly that of a cop car--powerful, fast, and smooth. At 192,000 miles, I had the engine rebuilt. Shortly after that, the odometer broke, and I've put three years more driving on it. My biggest complaint is the power windows kept failing and the power locks were troublesome too. But never any major trouble with it.
p71 police interseptor
jl121883, 04/25/2009
1993 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
0 of 20 people found this review helpful
owned this car from 93k now has 115k most reliable car i have owned never left me stranded. put in full synthetic oil and premium gas and my mpg went from 15 to 20 city have seen 25-32 hwy (32 to ok from sd when first got was drivein by my grandma b4 i owned but i hot roded it around alot and got 25 mpg when moved back 2 years later both trips my car was packed with as much i it could hold) driving interstate from sd to ok only had to replace fuel pump but even going out it never left me stranded drove from ok to ne before replaced just hard start when it got hot out. the stereo having 6x8 at the high midle of the door and 6x9 in the back made 4 great stereo upgrade capability and huge trunk