A high point in the sedan market is the Ford Crown Victoria. In 2003 Ford rolled out an upgraded version of the Crown Victoria with five versions: Base, LWB, LX, Police Interceptor, and S. Sales for the Crown Victoria, especially the Crown Victoria LX, were brisk during 2003 and 2004. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

2003 Ford Crown Victoria LX Specs

The Crown Victoria LX is equipped with a Ford 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The fuel system for the 2003 Crown Victoria is a traditional SFI, running on CNG fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.00 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Crown Victoria uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Crown Victoria LX are 78.20 inches wide by 212.00 inches long. It sits 56.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 114.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $27,780 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,412. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

The standard warranty period for the Crown Victoria is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2003 Crown Victoria gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Ford Crown Victoria LX sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Crown Victoria.

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Tags: 4-Door, Ford Crown Victoria, LX, Sedan, United States market

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