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 years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2003 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 It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Ford Crown Victoria Engine Specs

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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

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.

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 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.

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 exceptional for a sedan car.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Ford Crown Victoria Base 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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