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Expensive Ford Crown Victoria repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (67%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

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

Other (17%)

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Ford Crown Victoria repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (100%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

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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.

2006 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

126000 mi

US $2100
As a former cop car, the transmission started slipping around 125k miles. I had it completely rebuilt at the transmission shop with the city PD contract. They can rebuild this trans in their sleep. 

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2004 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

162000 mi

US $1800
Transmission started slipping. Replaced trans assembley with rebuilt unit. 
163900 mi

US $260
Windshield wiper started to go on by itself. Found module was bad from water submursion. Replaced windshield washer motor and module combo. This is a pretty common problem if area around it is not cleaned from time to time. 
170200 mi

US $100
Driver's door window regulator broke. The cable snapped. Replaced the regulator and motor as an assembly. Works fine now. 
181000 mi

US $400
Replaced front and rear brake pads and rotors. 

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2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

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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2001 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

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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2000 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sedan

215-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

104000 mi

US $430
New upper/lower ball joints. New inner/outer tie rod ends. New idler arm. 
110000 mi

US $1500
Transmission struggles, engine over-revs when shifting into final overdrive lock-up. Clutch material was in bottom of pan. Trans was rebuilt by local shop, cost $1,500. Everything now great except for a soft shift going into lockup. 
115000 mi

US $150
Computer had random malfunctioning which caused transmission to shift incorrectly. I had shop replace computer with a salvage unit which corrected the transmission malfunctioning I had experienced. Costs was $150 total and car works great. 
122300 mi

US $120
Replaced all ignition coils. 
124000 mi

US $110
The left side of the sway bar disconnected from the vehicle. A repair kit was used to reconnect it. 
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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1999 Ford Crown Victoria

Engine not specified

130240 mi

C $1200
air conditioning 

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