The Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 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.

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

Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Statistics

The Crown Victoria is 212.00 inches long, 78.20 inches wide, and 56.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 114.70 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

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.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $27,780, with an invoice cost of $25,412. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

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

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 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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