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Ford Crown Victoria repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 120 repairs.
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Ford Crown Victoria engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (48%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

153140 mi

C $550
Front crank seal. Age related. 

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2006 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

91000 mi

US $40
Heater core leaking - added Stop Leak 

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2005 Ford Crown Victoria

Engine not specified

108000 mi

US $145
Bad downstream O2 sensor throwing code 
115000 mi Engine was running cool - needed a new thermostat. 
152000 mi

US $350
Leaking coolant around thermostat and gaskets around heads. Had to replace entire intake manifold. 

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2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

120000 mi

US $644
Fuel pump died, and was replaced. 

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2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

120800 mi

US $185
EGR valve tightened 
151000 mi

US $117
Replaced SERP belt 
32000 mi Passenger side rear catalytic converter replaced under 8/80 federal emissions warranty. Cat brick was loose and rattling. 
40000 mi Driver side rear catalytic converter replaced under 8/80 federal emissions warranty. Cat brick had broke loose and was rattling.  
180000 mi Diagnose; Valve intake manifold radiator fluid leak. 

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2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

103000 mi

US $300
Exhaust smell coming through ventilation system. Shop replaced manifold gasket. 
106000 mi

US $50
Replaced serpentine tensioner pulley. 
71000 mi

US $1500
Engine and transmission cable both needed service. Spark plugs, belts, seals, and engine parts were included in the repair. 

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2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

60989 mi

US $50
The Idle Air Control (IAC) valve was replaced due to it displaying early signs of failure. The valve had began to stick. 

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2001 Ford Crown Victoria

Engine not specified

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

169000 mi

US $75
Replaced failed IAC valve 

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2001 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

123000 mi

US $300
First it was the sensor, and brakes, then instead they fixed the transmission harness, now it's showing the sensor problem again and this time the check engine light is steadily lit. 
127000 mi

US $250
Exhaust leak, have not fixed 

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2000 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

110000 mi

US $70
2 Ignition coils replaced 
112000 mi

US $540
Car would not start. Shop flashed computer car has run great for 30 days. 
119000 mi

US $500
Computer and antitheft device went out 
148000 mi Leaking a little oil when sold. 
141061 mi

US $65
IAC valve replaced, new front shocks installed 
122300 mi

US $120
Replaced all ignition coils. 
137700 mi

US $525
Plastic intake manifold started leaking coolant. It was cracked. It was replaced with newer design intake manifold that isn't supposed to crack (I hope). 

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2000 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

162440 mi

C $140
Repair flange in exhaust system. 

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2000 Ford Crown Victoria 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

166200 mi DTC P0125 set, presumably to extreme cold weather and insufficient time to warm up. The code was cleared and hasn't come back as of yet. 
161000 mi Severe misfire on one cylinder-oil leaking from valve cover gasket filled a spark plug well. Well was cleaned, plug replaced, dielectric grease applied to plug/COP, and valve cover tightened slightly.Intake will likely need replaced soon. 
162000 mi

US $75
Intake manifold cracked at coolant crossover. Antifreeze was leaking into #1 injector and spark plug, causing severe misfire. Manifold was replaced with used part but upgraded aluminum crossover. Spark plugs & antifreeze were also replaced. Vacuum leak appeared immediately after repair, resulting in replacement of a vacuum hose set. 

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