It is common to find buyers of the Ford Crown Victoria enthusiastic about their purchase. The Crown Victoria has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1999 model is no exception. The Ford Crown Victoria falls into the sedan for the family category. The Crown Victoria inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Fords year after year

Under the Hood

The Crown Victoria Base 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 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.

Vehicle 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 listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $22,005, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,529. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1999 Crown Victoria is a SFI design, using CNG fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 19.00 gallons.

The 1999 Crown Victoria gets 20 - 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 - 17 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.

What We Think of the Ford Crown Victoria

The 1998 model began the promise of the Ford Crown Victoria. The 1999 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Crown Victoria Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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