2005 Ford Crown Victoria Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
220 -239
Seats
5 -6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Samuel H
It has very quick acceleration for how large the car is.
Over 150, 000 miles on it and it still rides smooth. The v8 uses quite a bit of gas though, and I have replaced the brakes a couple of times. The leather very recently started tearing after 12 years. All in all, a great car that was well worth the money.
accountCircle Derek G
No problems after 13 years. It runs as good as it did when I bought it.
No complaints. It is very comfortable and quiet. Good gas mileage.
accountCircle Beverly L
Sturdy safe car for driving.
It always runs. Looks pretty. Very comfortable for myself and passengers. Safe car. Insufficient mileage.
accountCircle Beverly B
Terrific car!! Reliable, command performance.
This car has very few problems. It is reliable, comfortable, performs regularly and does not break down. Repairs are annual and reasonable. My only complaint is that the front end is so rounded that it can be difficult to measure where the front ends/begins.
accountCircle Vicki C
How buying a used vehicle, that actually runs like a brand new vehicle.
The auto I drive mostly is a crown Victoria, by Ford. It is really reliable, because it was used when it was bought and still this car has not had any breakdowns. Besides being very reliable, it is awesome on gas mileage. As with any auto, keeping the oil changed is critical, and making sure it has a tune up every 6 months. Also in my opinion has kept this auto running in tip top condition. This crown Victoria auto is very comfortable, especially when traveling. The seats are adjustable. So that you can adjust them According to how you want to relax, rather if you are driving or even a passenger, the seats are adjustable for your comfort. The features that came with this automobile is awesome, a 6 disk CD changer, which allows switching from FM radio, to something special to listen to from the CD changer. I feel this auto has been a steal of a deal and in the future I plan to purchase another vehicle the same way and hopefully I will get another bargain for the bucks.
accountCircle Risa R
It is comfortable and roomy, it has a sunroof, it has a wonderful heater and air-conditioner
I love the comfort, the roominess especially when you take a trip, i love the comfort of the ride on long trips, i like the leather seats and my sunroof, i don't especially like the color but that a minor detail
accountCircle Mason H
Very comfortable and reliable for getting to work.
Ride is very smooth and steering is balanced. Not a fast car by any means but makes up for it with cab and trunk space.
accountCircle Fred M
Its sweet and is dependable.
What is not to like heated seats. Air con. Electric windows. Leather interior. Powerful engine. Seat belts. Nice ride.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle CHELSEA W
It is roomy and has big seats! Great for plus size people.
The car itself is great. It rides smooth, haven't had any problems at all. I just hate the make and model.
accountCircle Elizabeth O
It is fast and comfortable.
Very comfortable road car, however, it gets terrible gas mileage and needs a lot of work because it has brake sensor issues, one of the windows will not roll all the way up and the ac is poor.
accountCircle Maria A
My crown Victoria, the best buy in my 5 years in the USA.
My car is the police department type of car. It is pretty comfortable and reliable. The only situation right now is with its heater but major than that all is great. The crown Victoria has been a great buy. Mine is a four door. It is really spacious and comfortable.
accountCircle Kathy W
Dependable and comfortable
Mercury grand marquis not on your list. Like because of comfort
accountCircle Carol C
It is in great shape with low mileage and always maintained.
It is too big but, it has been a trouble-free car. Had a lot of trouble with the AC but, some of that was caused by the dealership.
accountCircle Debra T
You can't borrow it. It's mine and it's paid for. No chances with anyone driving.
Poor gas mileage. Comfortable ride, with lots of room. A/C isn't working - really hate that one.
accountCircle Marilyn R
It's been very dependable. It is a comfortable ride. But, they no longer make them.
It's too big for me. My husband and I won it, he passed away and I don't want to buy a different car. And, by the way, I picked the closest make and model of what I really have because it's not on the list. It's a Mercury Grand Marquis
accountCircle charles W
The fact that it is a v8 makes it very quick and has a good amount of top end.
One of the window motors failed, I love the car though. It is a very good traveling vehicle and makes going to work very comfortable. If I was going to recommend this to anyone I would recommend it to someone who has a long way to drive or maybe a hefty amount of children.

Ford Crown Victoria Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Standard
224 HP 22-22 MPG 6 Seats
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Commercial Base
220 HP 22-22 MPG 6 Seats
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LX
224 HP 22-22 MPG 6 Seats
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Commercial Police Pkg
220 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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LX Sport
239 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Ford Crown Victoria Owner Reviews

4.10
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accountCircle Derek G on March 19, 2021
No problems after 13 years. It runs as good as it did when I bought it.
No complaints. It is very comfortable and quiet. Good gas mileage.
accountCircle charles W on February 21, 2021
The fact that it is a v8 makes it very quick and has a good amount of top end.
One of the window motors failed, I love the car though. It is a very good traveling vehicle and makes going to work very comfortable. If I was going to recommend this to anyone I would recommend it to someone who has a long way to drive or maybe a hefty amount of children.
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Ranks #6 Large Cars by Owners

The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has an average owner rating of 4.10 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 11 other Large Cars.

1
car
2005 Buick Park Avenue
4.61
2
car
2005 Toyota Avalon
4.55
6
car
2005 Ford Crown Victoria
4.1

Ranks #7 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #7 of 11 other Large Cars.

1
car
2005 Toyota Avalon
31 MPG
2
car
2005 Chevrolet Impala
30 MPG
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2005 Ford Crown Victoria
25 MPG

Is The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria A Good Car?

It is a dependable car. Little repairs have had to be done. When driving in city has good mileage. Comfortable seats. When it does need repairs the cost is not as expensive as other cars.
Debora W.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria?

The only problem we have has is the check cap light comes on, but have had a mechanic reset it and for a while it was off, now back on.
Debora W.

Is The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria A Good Value?

For us it was a good package as we bought used. I believe it was between $4000-6000 with weekly payments made.
Debora W.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety