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2001 Ford Crown Victoria repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2001 Ford Crown Victoria repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Ford Crown Victoria

Engine not specified

Ford Crown Victoria in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Sep 2012

185000 mi
I had noticed my decrease in gas mileage and then it started to cut out at times. Got progressively worse. Intake manifold was replaced, problem solved. 

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2001 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

235-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford Crown Victoria in Washington, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2020
Jun 2013

169000 mi

US $75
Replaced failed IAC valve 
Feb 2015

183000 mi
Frozen idler arm bushing discovered by alignment shop. 
Ford Crown Victoria in Colorado, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2016
Aug 2014

111400 mi

US $500
Needed new seals on differential. 

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2001 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Ford Crown Victoria in Ohio, United States
Dec 2015 - Apr 2019
Jan 2017

127000 mi

US $250
Steering shaft joint locked up- replaced section of shaft ABS activated every time brakes applied, mechanic at tire discounter claimed it was due to rear drive axle, checked with second mechanic, this was not the case, second mechanic could not pin down cause, i ended up pulling the fuse and disabling ABS Exhaust leak, have not fixed 

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2001 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

Ford Crown Victoria in California, United States
May 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

119000 mi

US $1999
Diagnosed transmission failure, replaced all bad parts, 2 year, 24,000 mile warranty. Could have gotten a 3 year, unlimited mileage warranty with a remanufacturer but I found this out after the fact. 

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2001 Ford Crown Victoria 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Crown Victoria in Colorado, United States
Aug 2012 - Mar 2014
Mar 2013

92000 mi

US $1
Replace blown fuse 

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2001 Ford Crown Victoria Repair Histories

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