One of the staples of the Sedan segment is the Ford Crown Victoria. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the Crown Victoria with five versions: Base, LWB, LX, Police Interceptor, and S. Sales for the Crown Victoria, especially the Crown Victoria Base, were brisk during 2002 and 2003. The improved vehicle quality and the classic styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

Performance

The restyled Crown Victoria Base is equipped with a Ford 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The engine is paired with a Ford 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The fuel system for the 2002 Crown Victoria is a SFI design, running on CNG fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.00 gallons.

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

Crown Victoria Base Statistics

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

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $23,150 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $21,759. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The Crown Victoria Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 17 in-city driving and 22 - 25 when it came to long-distance. Being a cng-powered hybrid car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 2002 model year was unsuccessful for the Ford Crown Victoria. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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