2007 Ford Crown Victoria Review: One of the Best Full-Size Sedans of the Late 00s

The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria was one of the very best full-size sedans on the market at a time when there weren’t that many full-size sedans on the market. The 2000s saw automakers shifting their focus to SUVs, and SUV-like pickups, with big four-doors taking a back seat. The Crown Vic is an affordable, dependable, comfortable car. Cost of ownership is marginally higher than average, but sticker prices start well below $5,000.

Is the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria a Good Used Car?

• Overall Rating 8/10 – An excellent full-size sedan. It may be lacking in advanced features and it’s not the sportiest car on the road, but it may be just the thing if you want a comfortable, affordable cruiser.
• Interior, Comfort & Cargo 8/10 – Big bench seats, plenty of head room, and a massive 20 cubic foot trunk make this one of the more spacious sedans on the market.
• Reliability 8/10 – The car is very likely to pass 250,000 miles on the original transmission, even if repair costs are marginally higher than average.
• Safety 8/10 – Crash test scores were excellent on release, and the car is generous with standard safety features like anti-lock brakes.
• Gas Mileage 7/10 – It’s hardly a compact, but 17/25 miles to the gallon, city/highway, is pretty good for a great big land yacht.
• Value 7/10 – There are better deals to be had than a 2007 Crown Vic, but the car’s low sticker price offsets the higher-than-average cost of ownership.

What Do Critics Say About the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?

Consumer Reports found the 2007 Crown Vic to be a ungainly and stiff with too-soft front seats lacking firm support, and back seats a little tighter than they look from outside the car. On the positive side, they found the handling to be responsive enough as to not feel unsafe, and they liked the enormous trunk.

Kelley Blue Book liked the 2007 Crown Vic’s powerful V8 engine and old-school land-yacht vibes. They also found the back seat to be satisfactorily roomy, in contrast to Consumer Reports’ take on the interior. They noted that the handling and braking felt considerably less sporty than in the competing Chrysler 300.

Edmunds liked the low price, roomy interior, good crash test scores, and old school V8, rear wheel drive feel of the car. They reported that the car is old school in some less appealing ways, as well, with the trim materials and steering in need of a major update.

What Common Problems Does the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Have?

The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has generated a remarkably low 46 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Steering complaints make up just over half of the total, with reports of “violent” vibration in the wheel, and premature wear to the steering shaft, despite two recalls in 2013 and 2014.

A handful of drivers have reported the intake manifold leaking coolant, resulting in overheating and, eventually, major engine damage. There have been no recalls for the matter, but rate of incidence is very low.

There are a few reports of dislocated bushings in the steering/suspension system. This can be identified by a clicking sound or jerking movements in the steering wheel while driving.

The 2007 Crown Victoria has been recalled 4 times, which is on the lower end of the median for vehicles this old.

How Long Will the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Last?

Crown Victory drivers regularly report reaching mileage as high as 300,000 and up before the car gives up the ghost. That might not be realistic in a used model, but there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to reach 250,000 miles if you can find one in good condition and you take excellent care of it.

Repairpal estimate an annual maintenance cost of around $611, which is a bit high for a sedan in any size class, but not as high as you’d be spending on high-end luxury cars. New head gaskets and radiators make up the most expensive common repairs, starting at $1,857 and $983, respectively.

How Is the Technology?

Entertainment technology in the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is a bit dated for 2007. You’ve got a CD player with 4 speakers, but no MP3 player or anything like that. You’ll probably spend more time listening to your phone than playing with the stereo.

Safety technology in the 2007 Crown Vic is decent for 2007. You’ve got anti-lock brakes as a standard feature, and the car did very well in crash tests on release.

Is the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria a Good Value?

The 2007 Ford Crown Vic is a decent value. An entry-level sedan should list for around $4,794, with a high-end LX model going for just $5,329.

There are more practical options for the price, and the cost of ownership could be lower, with refueling and maintenance costs both being slightly above average. But, if you want 224 horsepower and a spacious cabin for under five grand, those are small concessions to make.

What are the Different Models of the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?

The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is offered in just two models, being the self-explanatory Standard and the high-end LX.

The Standard edition includes:

• CD player with 4 speakers
• Premium cloth seating
• Remote keyless entry
• Manual air conditioning
• 8-way power driver seat
• Anti-lock brakes

With a top-of-the-line LX you’re adding:

• Automatic air conditioning
• Rear seat reading lamps

What Engines Come In the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?

• The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria comes packed with a 4.6L V8 engine delivering 224 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque. This is paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission in rear wheel drive. It averages 17/25 miles to the gallon, and hits zero to sixty in just over eight seconds.

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How Comfortable Is the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?

The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is fairly comfortable, with 56 inches of rear hip room, generous leg and head space, and dependable suspension. There are a few reviews reporting that the front seats may sag a bit, and the back seats might be a tight squeeze for full-size adults, but most drivers find the car adequately comfy.

How Much Storage Space Does the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Have?

The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria offers up one of the biggest trunks in its size class at 20 cubic feet. At that size you could almost put another bench seat back there.

For reference, you could pack six full-size suitcases in the trunk. The only way to get significantly more trunk space than this is to invest in a hatchback or a compact SUV.

What Are the Differences Between Years?

The 2007 Ford Crown Vic was the last commercially available model year for the iconic nameplate, closing out the 2nd Generation launched in 1998. The Crown Vic continued on as a fleet vehicle for businesses and law enforcement until 2012.

2004: The 2004 Crown Vic was one of the first American cars to offer laminated door glass to protect the cabin from UV light.

2005: Ford added a non-locking steering column for 2005, the first update to the vehicle’s steering wheel since the 2nd Gen was launched in 1998.

2006: The 2006 Crown Vic was the last Ford vehicle to feature a tachometer, and the last to adopt a digital odometer.

2007: Ford got rid of the LX Sport trim in 2007, and they added remote keyless entry and CD players as standard features.

How Does the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Compare to the Competition?

The Crown Vic’s chief competition year after year has been the Chrysler 300. 2007 wasn’t a great year for the 300. The Chrysler offers a wider range of options and a higher ceiling when it comes to engine power, but is plagued by a longer list of common issues, and comes at a steeper price tag.

2007 was a lousy year for the Chevy Impala, too, with the car struggling to pass 150,000 miles, and costing up to twelve thousand dollars.

Overall, the late 00s just weren’t a great time for full-size sedans, with iconic cars being discontinued as automakers shifted focus to SUVs.The 2007 Crown Vic stands as one of the more dependable and practical options in an increasingly-limited market.

Do Owners Recommend the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?