2005 Ford Crown Victoria Trims and Specs

Keeping cops and airport travelers comfortable, the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria STD is the base model for the full-size sedan, which seats six and holds up to 21 cubic feet of luggage (or the apprehended). Though large and unwieldy in a mall parking lot, the rear-wheel drive sedan packs 239-hp in its 4.6-liter V8. A 4-speed auto tran is standard, as are 16-inch wheels, front independent and rear live axle suspension, 4-wheel ABS brakes, automatic headlights, and dual front airbags. Traction control is optional, and the solid 2005 Crown Victoria STD gets the highest crash test ratings.

Power windows, locks, and mirrors, a power driver's seat, and wheel-mounted cruise control are the major convenience features, though it also comes with intermittent wipers, a cassette player, tilt steering wheel, and a security system. Rear seats split-fold. Options include heated mirrors, a CD player, power-adjustable pedals, splash guards, and a cargo net. Safe, solid, and great handling are what attract drivers to the 2005 Crown Vic STD, and even the 18/25 mpg is decent for a full-size boat. Some are disappointed with the low 1500-pound towing capacity.

The LX stands for luxury in the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX, which this year sees few changes aside from a new optional sunroof and an optional 6-CD changer. The rear-wheel drive, full-size sedan is charged with a 4.6-liter, 239-hp DOHC V8 that gets 287 lb-ft of torque with a 4-speed automatic transmission. 16-inch alloy wheels come with the 2005 Crown Victoria LX, along with 4-wheel ABS brakes, automatic headlights, and dual front airbags. Traction control and a self-leveling suspension are optional, as are front-side airbags. The sedan seats six comfortably, with 40 inches of rear legroom, and the rear seats also fold to open onto the 20.6 cubic-foot trunk.

Adding onto the power setup, wheel-mounted cruise control, and power driver's seat, security system, and intermittent wipers in the base model, the 2005 Crown Vic LX includes a CD player and remote locks, but its "luxury" moniker comes from the long list of options. These include a power passenger seat, wheel-mounted audio controls, leather seats and trim, a trip computer, heated mirrors, power-adjustable pedals, and auto-dimming mirrors. Highlights of ownership include confident acceleration, a roomy and comfortable interior, and the 5-star safety ratings. Handling is also smooth and quiet. Some drivers wish it had even more power.

The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport adds an upgraded handling and performance package to the LX, which includes stronger shocks and springs, a rear air suspension, dual exhaust, and a larger rear stabilizer bar. This is perfect for those high-speed police car chases down winding roads. 4-wheel ABS, a front independent suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, and dual front airbags are standard. Options include traction control, auto-dimming mirrors, and front-side airbags. The rear-wheel drive, full-size sedan seats six, with up to 21 cubic feet of trunk room when the seats are folded down.

The 2005 Crown Victoria LX Sport also adds a power passenger seat, leather seats and trim, automatic climate control, and power lumbar support fro the front seats. This is in addition to full power features, a CD player, intermittent wipers, a security system, and wheel-mounted cruise control. New options this year are a 6-CD changer and a power sunroof, which join power-adjustable pedals, heated mirrors, splash guards, and a cargo net. The LX Sport also features a full-size spare tire, which the other trims do not offer. Lots of passenger and trunk room, a throaty exhaust, and smooth quite handling stand out for drivers of the 2005 Crown Victoria LX Sport. The 18/25 mpg is tolerable.