Ford Crown Victoria

Name: 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
Brand: Ford

EPA MPG: NA

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RECALL ALERT: There are 7 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 7 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

CR's Take

The Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis twins are among the last big rear-drive sedans with a full frame and a V8 engine. They are both a bit dated despite recent modifications. Both ride too stiffly and the engines are noisy. Handling is safe enough but it feels ungainly despite a revised suspension and steering gear that arrived for 2003. Traction control (optional on the Crown Victoria, standard on the Grand Marquis) helps in slippery conditions. The soft front bench seat could use more support, and the rear seat isn't as roomy as you'd expect, though the trunk is suitably cavernous. Reliability has been below average.

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2003 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Poor

NHTSA Overall Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Poor

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Poor

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2003 Large cars Ratings

2003 Ford Crown Victoria

$3,075 - $4,050

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Chevrolet Impala

$3,175 - $3,225

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Ford Taurus

$2,900 - $3,025

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Hyundai XG350

$2,850 - $2,900

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2003 Mercury Grand Marquis

$3,425 - $6,250

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2003 Mercury Sable

$2,900 - $2,950

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Nissan Maxima

$3,100 - $3,625

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Pontiac Bonneville

$3,350 - $4,275

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Toyota Avalon

$4,425 - $4,525

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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Features & Specs

sedan

3 front, 3 rear

Rear

4.6-liter V8 (239 hp)
4.6-liter V8 (224 hp)

4-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.