Ford Crown Victoria
7 model years from 2005 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2011
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (52)
The 2011 Crown Victoria in brief
The 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is a large car offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 212 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,189 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), 1% better than the 2011 large car average of 18.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Ford Crown Victoria has 7 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2011.
Its most efficient year was 2011 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the steering (62), exterior lighting (26), air bags (18).
2005 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 3 campaigns and 152 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Crown Victoria compares
The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is a large car offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 212 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,189 lb.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 211.8 in | 4,189 lb | Not rated | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 211.8 in | 4,189 lb | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
| 2009 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 211.8 in | 4,189 lb | Not rated | 2 | 19 |
| 2008 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 211.8 in | 4,189 lb | Not rated | 2 | 24 |
| 2007 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 211.8 in | 4,189 lb | Not rated | 2 | 17 |
| 2006 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 211.8 in | 4,189 lb | Not rated | 2 | 21 |
| 2005 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 211.8 in | 4,189 lb | Not rated | 3 | 52 |
Alternatives to the 2011 Crown Victoria
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Taurus | 22 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2011 Buick Lucerne | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2011 Hyundai Azera | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →