2006 Ford Crown Victoria Review
2006 Ford Crown Victoria Review
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Pros
- Low price, rear-wheel-drive performance, standard ABS, room for six, comfortable ride, excellent crash test results.
Cons
- Large size makes it difficult to park and maneuver, dated interior styling.
What’s new
For 2006, the Crown Victoria LX gains nine-spoke, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a trip computer is now standard on the LX and LX Sport. An alarm system has been made optional on all models.
Edmunds says
One of the last traditional rear-drive, body-on-frame full-size sedans, the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria offers a lot of room at a reasonable price.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$226/mo for Crown Victoria Base
Crown Victoria Base
vs
$213/mo
Avg. Large Car
Vehicle overview
The Victoria debuted in the Ford car lineup in 1951 as a new derivative of the 1949 Ford, the company's first new post-war car. The Crown Victoria, a top-of-the-line version highlighted by a "basket-handle" chrome accent strip that looped over the greenhouse, joined the lineup in 1955.
The Victoria models continued throughout the 1950s as derivatives of the Fairlane series. Other models included a luxury Town Victoria and stylish Club Victoria. The Victoria designation went on hiatus in 1965 in favor of the Galaxie 500 and LTD series Fairlanes. The Crown Victoria name returned in 1980 as the high end of the full-size LTD models and once again became a best-seller.
Currently, the Ford Crown Victoria is the favored ride of taxi drivers, police departments and fleet services. Its most recent major updates were in 1998 and 2003. Decades-old technology and platform sharing allow Ford to keep the prices low. The 2006 Crown Victoria is a big car that offers a lot for the money. However, those with more to spend on a V8 sedan will prefer the modern, stylish Chrysler 300C.
Performance & mpg
Despite its size, the two-ton Ford Crown Victoria is no slouch in terms of acceleration thanks to its 4.6-liter V8 engine that pumps out 224 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque in base and LX models. This engine makes 239 hp and 287 lb-ft of torque in the LX Sport. The only transmission offered is a four-speed automatic.
Safety
Ford Crown Victoria models come with four-wheel antilock disc brakes and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). Front-seat side airbags are available but only on the LX and LX Sport trim levels. The Crown Victoria has done well in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests; it earned five stars for driver and front-passenger protection and four stars in side-impact testing. The big Ford car also earned the top rating of "Good" in frontal-offset crash testing conducted by the IIHS. With a crash-severity sensor, safety belt pre-tensioners, dual-stage airbags and seat-position sensors, the Crown Vic offers most of modern safety innovations despite its older design.
Driving
As you might expect, responsive handling is not the Crown Victoria's forte. Various improvements over the years provide a comfortable ride, but there's no getting around the vehicle's substantial weight and dimensions, or its old-tech underpinnings. If you're looking for nothing more than a family cruiser, the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will suffice, but if a car with a somewhat involving driving experience is your desire, look elsewhere.
Interior
If you've ridden in a taxi cab recently, you know that the Crown Victoria's strength is not innovative interior design. For better or for worse, it's basic, roomy and comfortable. A cavernous trunk of 20.6 cubic feet will swallow any luggage you might have. The Crown Vic can seat six passengers thanks to a column-mounted shifter and standard front bench seat.
2006 Ford Crown Victoria models
Ford's full-size Crown Victoria comes in three trim levels -- base, LX and LX Sport. The base model comes equipped with basics like air conditioning, a power driver seat and a cassette stereo. Upgrades like remote keyless entry and a CD player are available as options. Step up to the LX to get them standard, as well as an overhead console with compass, alloy wheels, automatic climate control and a trip computer. The LX Sport comes with a handling and performance package that includes performance tires, revised suspension components, dual exhaust and performance torque converter, as well as leather trim for the seats and a floor-mounted shift lever with console. Various options include power-adjustable pedals, traction control and a moonroof.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
5 star(77%)
4 star(21%)
3 star(2%)
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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
Yes, WHAT A CAR. I VERY PLEASED. WOULD NEVER SELL
Ready, 04/12/2019
2006 Ford Crown Victoria Commercial Base Fleet 4dr Sedan SWB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Buy it! Be sure it does run well and doesn't burn oil but it is not for everyone. It is a big car and has lots of room even in the back seat. Some call this a boat, if my boat had the power, space and smooth engine this car has I would take it out everyday. I am not a Ford guy and it has impressed me. Buy it !!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Former police vehicle
Buy a crown vic, 05/05/2020
2006 Ford Crown Victoria Commercial Police Package Fleet 4dr Sedan LWB (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Bought my Crown Vic with 180,000k miles for $1900.00 from a detective. They didn’t want it anymore because the A/C and cruise control was out. I now have 250,000 miles on in and i still race people on the highway and win. I get it up to 100mph regularly and have topped 135mph a few times. Its the most dependable car on the road as it is the last full body sedan ever made. The last vic … made in 2011 even has its own youtube video - and for that matter there is a MASSIVE online community that is souley based around this vehicle and will all support my claims as well as help with ANY maintenance related questions. There is a reason these are fleet vehicles.
5 out of 5 stars
Buy it!
ghost261, 10/17/2012
2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport 4dr Sedan (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
I bought this at about 76k miles, I now have almost 83k. It is all black and leather interior, just about all the extras you can add. I drove this from Austin, Texas to Pennsylvania. It was a 1600 miles trip and the car was fully packed, back seat included. I still got 24-25 mpg. City driving is about 18 but for a V8 and how heavy the car is, not bad at all. I love it and wouldn't sell … it at all. Great power and actually a head turner, probably cause they think I am undercover ;). People do move out of the way on the highway though. I do plan on adding some extras like intake and exhaust etc for even more of a muscle car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, so we've included reviews for other years of the Crown Victoria since its last redesign.
2006 Crown Victoria Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,510 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $226/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 20.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
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 – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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