2005 Ford Crown Victoria Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria continued its reign as the classic American large sedan. Beloved by taxi fleets and police departments...
The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria continued its reign as the classic American large sedan. Beloved by taxi fleets and police departments everywhere in the United States, the solid Crown Vic offered a roomy, comfortable ride and a good deal of power under the hood.
Three trim levels were available for the '05 Crown Victoria: the base level Standard, the more luxurious LX, and the somewhat jazzier LX Sport. Even the Standard model was well-equipped, though, with four-wheel antilock disc brakes and power everything. Compared to full-size imports in its price range, like the Toyota Avalon, the 2005 Crown Victoria feels like a limo inside: Its headroom and legroom are generous, and its trunk has an awesome 20.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
But the real reason people love their Crown Vics is what's under the hood. And the '05 Ford Crown Victoria does not disappoint, with its 4.6-liter V8 clocked at 239 horsepower and 287 lb.-ft. of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission is the only one available. And considering the punch it packs, the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is reasonably fuel efficient, with an EPA estimate of 18 miles per gallon city, 25 miles per gallon highway.
What owners say
"Overall, Crown Victoria owners have a lot of love for this classic car. They appreciate its power, comfort, reliability, and spacious interior, making it an ideal ride for long trips. The car’s durability and performance are frequently praised, especially in the police interceptor version. On the downside, some drivers note its poor fuel economy, large size, and outdated design compared to modern vehicles."
The Crown Victoria is well known as an old people's car or a cop car. Or, perhaps as a taxi. That's aboout it in a nutshell. But wait, there's that group of people who want a super heavy duty everything car that will hold 5 people, run a long time, has a trunk that can hold a month's groceries, or most of another family, and requires almost no maintenance. Yes, it does look like one or all of the above, but what a car. First off the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, also known as the CVPI is not available to the general public. The closest thing available to regular fleets is the taxi and commercial model, which has most of the same equipment, but only has a single exhaust (239 HP vs 250) and doesn't have the 140 MPH calibrated speedometer. Of course you won't be getting it with the police lights, but that's another story. These vehicles have heavy duty everything. From the wheels, to the heavy duty frame, to steel bumper boxes rather than the crushable aluminum in your everyday driver. Transmission, power steering and engine oil coolers, as well as suspension that takes hits that would destroy normal vehicle parts fast. The CVPI and commercial/taxi vehicles do not differ much from the 2003-2007 model years, other than the wheel sizes (17 inch vs 16's for the earlier models)and some minor horsepower boosting. The closest thing in a civilian model is the LX Sport with the handling package which gives a reasonable ride and better interior and luxury. The CVPI is not a luxuruious car by any means, but it handles and drives great in any weather and will outlast just about any other full size car on the road. Check out the reviews of police cars on eBay by drcop2u, my seller name for lots more on these great vehicles.
August 17, 2007super dependable.. in 6yrs of ownership its never broken down & despite its looks it can rundown most cars on the road & hold its top end for as long as you have the nerve to press the pedal .also on the highway people tend to get out of your way because they think your a cop so if your in a hurry its the car to have...acres of leather but acres of car also ..thirsty in the city & a pain to park there.. in year 7 my a/c went out but other than that the car is still running strong ..no reason this car shouldn't hit 300k & i plan to keep it & see..
August 15, 2012There is absolutely nothing special about this car; which is why I love it. Unlike the STS and the Boxter, there is more than only 2 cars identical to this. I call this a single crystal of brown sugar: one of a million, sweet but not the sweetest. Performance wise, this car is as mediocre as it looks, I'm pretty sure police supercharge theirs if they ever cared to keep up with anything else. But that's the thing, I don't drive this to go fast, I drive it actually to go slow. This was all I had when the Cadillac and the Porsche were both out of order, and I did not dislike it one bit. It's smooth, it's tough (not powerful), it's discretion at its finest, it's cheap to keep on the road (gas back home is cheaper than water, though), and that's what makes it the ultimate car of choice for the week (as long as I keep the other two for the weekends). It's a wife that doesn't mind a mistress.
November 7, 2011What owners say
The Crown Victoria is well known as an old people's car or a cop car. Or, perhaps as a taxi. That's aboout it in a nutshell. But wait, there's that group of people who want a super heavy duty everything car that will hold 5 people, run a long time, has a trunk that can hold a month's groceries, or most of another family, and requires almost no maintenance. Yes, it does look like one or all of the above, but what a car. First off the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, also known as the CVPI is not available to the general public. The closest thing available to regular fleets is the taxi and commercial model, which has most of the same equipment, but only has a single exhaust (239 HP vs 250) and doesn't have the 140 MPH calibrated speedometer. Of course you won't be getting it with the police lights, but that's another story. These vehicles have heavy duty everything. From the wheels, to the heavy duty frame, to steel bumper boxes rather than the crushable aluminum in your everyday driver. Transmission, power steering and engine oil coolers, as well as suspension that takes hits that would destroy normal vehicle parts fast. The CVPI and commercial/taxi vehicles do not differ much from the 2003-2007 model years, other than the wheel sizes (17 inch vs 16's for the earlier models)and some minor horsepower boosting. The closest thing in a civilian model is the LX Sport with the handling package which gives a reasonable ride and better interior and luxury. The CVPI is not a luxuruious car by any means, but it handles and drives great in any weather and will outlast just about any other full size car on the road. Check out the reviews of police cars on eBay by drcop2u, my seller name for lots more on these great vehicles.
August 17, 2007super dependable.. in 6yrs of ownership its never broken down & despite its looks it can rundown most cars on the road & hold its top end for as long as you have the nerve to press the pedal .also on the highway people tend to get out of your way because they think your a cop so if your in a hurry its the car to have...acres of leather but acres of car also ..thirsty in the city & a pain to park there.. in year 7 my a/c went out but other than that the car is still running strong ..no reason this car shouldn't hit 300k & i plan to keep it & see..
August 15, 2012There is absolutely nothing special about this car; which is why I love it. Unlike the STS and the Boxter, there is more than only 2 cars identical to this. I call this a single crystal of brown sugar: one of a million, sweet but not the sweetest. Performance wise, this car is as mediocre as it looks, I'm pretty sure police supercharge theirs if they ever cared to keep up with anything else. But that's the thing, I don't drive this to go fast, I drive it actually to go slow. This was all I had when the Cadillac and the Porsche were both out of order, and I did not dislike it one bit. It's smooth, it's tough (not powerful), it's discretion at its finest, it's cheap to keep on the road (gas back home is cheaper than water, though), and that's what makes it the ultimate car of choice for the week (as long as I keep the other two for the weekends). It's a wife that doesn't mind a mistress.
November 7, 2011Great car!!! scares the hell out of people and it makes me laugh. yes its an old police car. Overall has everything i want. Power, handling, looks, and great comfort. A blast to drive!! good gas mileage for a V8 with 250 horsepower. i bought the car with 95,000 miles on it and now has 104,000 on it and damn it drives like i bought it brand new!!! the crown vic police interceptor is a good car and a fun one
August 4, 2008I love the room and comfort, also has such great exceleration. Gets great gas mileage for the size of the vehicle, on highway I get 27 MPG. Its a very solid car, built very well. i like the looks of it, looks very nice.
February 18, 2009The Sport LX model (2003-2008) is spectacular and probably one of the best long cruise cars ever made. Anyone looking for something solid and built like a tank should consider it.
May 5, 2021Great motor on these cars. Also it’s a real full size car.
February 24, 2022Big and bloated, and with a V8 that guzzles a lot of fuel. The interior is spacious, but not relative to its exterior size. So much space is wasted for the engine compartment and trunk. In terms of packaging, it is poorly laid out by modern standards. This 80s era Panther platform has been upgraded and refined over the years. Still, many full sized sedans run circles around it, including Ford's own Five Hundred and Taurus. But at least its body on frame design give it a strong floor pan to compensate for excessive body flexing. As a result, this sedan can tow a large boat. Not many of us youngsters love Crown Vics, but for those who do, they are fiercely loyal owners.
March 19, 2008Its reliable and comfortable. Last of the American RWD V8
June 19, 2008Performance- Pretty Basic 4.6L V8 police turbo charger (Not hooked up). Factory tuned everything. Cold air Intake. 4 wheel disk breaks. Average suspension. A hair unde 20,000 miles. Build Quality- Its a Ford so its durable. But the paint job isnt great. Appearace- Was an under cover Police Intercepter. Missing the fog light. Leather interior. Very clean. Costs- Not too bad on gas. Very inexpensive (only 6K). This is a fun car because you fool people in it!
September 9, 2009Trims & specs
Base MSRP $25,180 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 224 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 20.6 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $24,920 | Seating 5 |
Engine 4.6L 250 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 20.6 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $28,320 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 224 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 20.6 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $30,520 | Seating 5 |
Engine 4.6L 239 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 20.6 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain RWD |
