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LUV MY '98 VICKY
sally5266, 08/08/2014
1998 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I luv my CV, bought it new in 98 and have had so little trouble with it except for batteries / tires. but since 2009 the check engine keeps coming on. i have a great mechanic but i just picked car up from a week at mechanic and the check engine lite came on an hour after we left. i hardly drive the car but in the heat in TX id rather not ride the bus. Ford has GREAT! a/c!!! i wanted a car w/ that was cheap to fix if any problems and i got the most comfy driving car ever! I really wish Ford would remake the CV b/c for large ppl or just a comfy ride this is the car! :) Ive been in a few scraps so car not perf on outside but I only have 70,000 miles on the car.
Best Car I have Ever Owned
fordltd, 08/09/2010
1998 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
17 of 40 people found this review helpful
Out of all the cars I have ever owned I would say my 98 Vicky is the best and most reliable. I now have 140,000 miles on it and she is still running strong. A few years ago I changed it from a single exhaust to duals, and I changed the shocks and springs from the standard to the severe duty police shocks and springs, so the beast handles better on the roads and around corners. Also the dual exhaust adds a few extra horses giving it more power. It's a shame that Ford is discontinuing the CV's at the end of 2011. I wish they would reconsider and keep making them.
Its a Crown Victoria, enough said.
p71pride, 07/09/2011
1998 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
15 of 37 people found this review helpful
Mine is an ex-state police car. Served about 100k miles as a patrol car. I am the third owner and got it last fall with 172,000 on the clock. Now has 178k and she will still crank when you lay on the go pedal. Averages about 18 mpg, never left me stranded. Only had to put $170 and 10 minutes of work into it (Idle Air Control valve went, no biggie). Love the scream of the 4.6, factory dual exhaust is awesome. You will get a lot of unwanted attention in a police car though, so keep that in mind (gets old sometimes). They are the only cars that could survive 100k+ of police use then go another 100k easily with basic maintenance. Its no wonder the police have used them for over 20 years.
1998 Crown Vic LX with 212,000 Miles
Damiano from Buffalo, 11/25/2009
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
12 of 33 people found this review helpful
This is a very well made car. I have owned this car for 7 years. Previous owner was an older man who only put 52,000 miles on it. I put an additional 160,000 Miles on it since. I will keep it for another year, and will bring it to about 245k. It is the most reliable car I have ever owned, and along with the Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis is the Most Reliable North American Made Vehicle.
P71 Police Package Vehicle
crownvicp71, 03/29/2006
1998 Ford Crown Victoria S 4dr Sedan
9 of 28 people found this review helpful
I bought a 1998 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor in January 2006 and I love this car. It performs and handles very well, acceleration is very good, steering is tight and has remained so (well maintained). This vehicle also provides enough ground clearance to run over curbs and other small obstacles in a pinch. Drives well in the snow (I have Goodyear Eagle performance tires), and only needs chains for blizzard conditions going up hills (no joke). This car has the power when you need it, and it is a feature that I love. Police package lets in more noise, but it would be a great family car. We love it for trips, and it gets me everywhere. Great Canadian-American police car, and family car.
Ford's best kept secret
Wolfman, 05/01/2006
1998 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
7 of 27 people found this review helpful
I bought my 98 Interceptor after taking my father's 97 for a short drive. These cars are Ford's best kept secret. Performance is excellent, while still maintaining surprisingly good fuel economy driving 55 mph and keeping a light foot. I would have never given the Crown Victoria a second thought if it weren't for that one test drive. My car is a retired detective car, so I don't have the holes in the roof, or sliced up bumper of the push bar. I paid $3950 for mine, and only needed to buy tires. The car has been flawless since the day I drove it home.
luxury at economy car price
jscheide, 09/02/2009
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
6 of 26 people found this review helpful
I picked this up at a local auto auction for $800 3 months ago to replace my 2000 Grand Marquis I wrecked. It has the hard to find performance and handling package which is great, it is quick, handles great yet is still comfortable for long trips. Also can hook my boat up fill the car up with cargo and people and the air suspension levels itself out. These cars cost next to nothing too pick up used and keep on the road. 25mpg highway is not bad
Crown Vic Police Interceptor
WIREDAWG, 08/06/2004
1998 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
4 of 20 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle. Fun to drive and gets many looks. On gas tank recall issue, remember that only 7 out of 800,000 police cars have blown up. All hit from behind while stopped by cars traveling 70+ mph. They are stopped on the side of the road alot more than I am. Also, this car has one of the best 50mph rear-end collision ratings (the actual crash test they do). I love this car. It has explosive pep and passing power, good gas mileage, and lots of room for my 6'4" frame. Had one problem with a blowout (old cracked tires), and another with a relay feeding the radiator fan. No other problems and lots of trips.
1998 Crown Vic LX HPP
Nells98Vic, 12/29/2004
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
4 of 20 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1998 Vic used about 5 years ago. The handling & performance package helps plant the car on the road and lets you drive a bit more aggressively. Nice to drive on the highway, and in the right weather, can be very peppy off the line. Gas mileage stinks, though many people get good numbers. I think I drive too little, as things do improve if I am on the highway a lot. 5 star crash rating, lots of room, peppier than you'd expect for a dinosaur of a car. Winter driving can be tricky, as this year's traction control will make the car stall if overloaded. Switch it off, get 4 snow tires, and use your brain. That's the secret of driving a RWD V8 in the winter.
Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
jeramy, 05/19/2005
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
3 of 19 people found this review helpful
An overall great car. I've owned several over the years, this is the first with the handling/performance package. The difference is night and day, I won't buy another without it! Good gas mileage for a full size car, handles very well in the snow with traction control and snow tires. Adequate power to get going, excellent for traveling.
1998 crown vic lx
pwk, 10/04/2002
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 13 people found this review helpful
good car, not real exciting but have had 0 problems. It seems to have a hunger for higher octane fuel than 87 will spark knock in summer (houston all year) with AC on climbing a grade.
Built to last
AmericanV8dude, 01/22/2007
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
3 of 25 people found this review helpful
I picked up my 'Vic at 4 years old with 40k miles. Some laymen whine about lousy gas mileage but it's really not so bad when you consider how low the cost of maintenance is on this old school American cruiser. It handles like a dream and the V8 makes it a competitor on the highway. Somewhat awkward to drive on cramped city streets but that doesn't seem to bug the cops and cabbies much. I fully intend to buy another when mine finally dies, but at 90K she's still going strong. I pray Ford doesn't make the same mistake Chevy did and discontinue them.
Crown Vic = Best Ever!
Charles, 05/03/2005
1998 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
2 of 18 people found this review helpful
The Crown Vic rides like a dream and holds up like nothing. With good maintenance transmissions even last 100,000 K. This is unheard of in police vehicles. Excellent vehicle, excellent price, it truly is the "benchmark" that police vehicles are built to compete with.
Built like tanks
Don P., 03/31/2004
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 18 people found this review helpful
I do a lot of driving and this car is a salesman's dream with the great ride and huge trunk. After a 135,000 miles, the car still runs great with no noticeable decline in MPG. With maintenance, these cars should to 150K -200k+ miles. Also, don't bother with the digital display dash. A waste of money.
Better MPG Than advertised
Used Cars Only, 04/07/2009
1998 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
2 of 22 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 1998 Crown Victoria from my company's fleet dept. The headliner needed repair, I put 4 new Michelins on it, 4 new shocks and replaced the seal in the rear diff. After a couple of fuel treatments, it was ready to go and started with 150,000 miles on it. The mpg on the highway was 24 mpg and city was 22.4 mpg! I use regular gas, drive pretty consistently and a lot of it on the highway. Most of the reviews say highway is about 18 but I have measured every tank and I am getting just under 25 miles per gallon highway. The car is quiet, responsive and has a clean car fax. The engine is strong and I oil changes every 3k miles but 6k miles on my Toyota.I will buy a new Vic from Ford.
Jussied Up Mule
carjock, 12/16/2002
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 22 people found this review helpful
What you have here is a mule dressed up in cheaply made finery trying to impress the best. The car is a roving showpiece of mediocrity, poor build quality, and bad ergonomics. Annoying rattles, poor seat support, inadequate climate controls--car windows fogged frequently. If your desire is to drive a taxi, buy one. It's about all it's good for.
Great
Dr. B., 10/31/2007
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 22 people found this review helpful
I had never owned a large car before. I was shocked at the great gas mileage. It averages 24.8 miles per gallon. This is a mixture of city and highway. Man this is a smooth driving and low cost to maintain vehicle.
Not What It Used To Be
JMARKV, 08/31/2002
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 14 people found this review helpful
Ford's Crown Victoria is a far cry from it's predecessors of the 70's when it was known as LTD. Today's Crown Vic is cheap in every way. No longer a class act. Being a true full-size car is all it has going for it. Ford needs to put this one out to pasture.
Bells and Whistles
cfinspector, 05/14/2002
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 15 people found this review helpful
'98 Crown Vic is the best Vic for performance yet.The rear supspension is terrific on mountain curves and in quick city corners ,especially at high speed..much more so than my previous '95 vic. Mine has the perfornace and handling package wich provides the extra HP, and handling to truly enjoy this car.Up to 70MPH car is outstanding- - from there to 100MPH is when performance stands out , not down and no let down untill you do!!
Safety First
PCallahan, 02/22/2003
1998 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan
1 of 17 people found this review helpful
Except for a couple of initial problems that almost trigger the lemon law (although the car had a problem in the first month I believe the time to correct the problem reflects the quality of the dealership) I haven't had a problem with this vehicle. Steering boost is a little too high and doesn't provide good feedback to the driver.
crown vic
dwh, 03/02/2004
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 17 people found this review helpful
98 crown vic police intercepter very nice car but there is a flow with the intake which is plastic and leaks around thermo housing. ford replaces free under recall. i have a noisy squeel under braking, new rotors and pads wont fix the noise. it comes back and mechanics are dumbfumded about it. other than that is good car.
No wonder the cops used these
Matty, 05/24/2009
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 20 people found this review helpful
I bought my police interceptor a half a month ago for ,get this, 500 bucks. So naturally for that price I thought it would be a lemon, NOPE!! This car is great! Good fuel mileage for the size of car, lots of legroom, and lots of pep with the 215 HP on tap. Overall great car,would definitely buy another one!
Exploding gas tanks
jvaljon1, 10/25/2003
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 21 people found this review helpful
We just found out a few months ago about Crown's propensity to explode and burn when in a car crash. Ford refuses to fix this now-well-known defect, unless the customer pays for the fix! We have a '98 Crown. We are both professional drivers, and I credit that with the fact that, on Texas roads, we have not yet become a casualty. But Ford's refusal to recall and fix this deadly gas tank defect (killed 2 cops that I know of, recently) has made a heretofore loyal Ford owner think very seriously about never buying another Ford. They built the car wrong, and it's their responsibility, not mine, to pay for this fix!!!
Trouble
Mike Kassey, 08/29/2009
1998 Ford Crown Victoria LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 29 people found this review helpful
Headlights 4th set-poor design no quality. Front end - to light for size of car. Wind noise. Poor seat comfort. Rugs & Mats cheap material. Trunk interior paint poor, peals off and leaks water. Shocks to light for the car. Radio a piece of junk. Sold with a governor set by computer at 90mph. Cost you $300 to change out the chip. Large car should come with positive track rear end.