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2008 Ford Crown Victoria
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Review and specifications

2008 Ford Crown Victoria

The Crown Victoria is among the last big, full-frame American cars with a V8 and rear-wheel drive. A thrashy 4.6-liter engine provides good acceleration with substantial trailer-towing capability. It offers an absorbent but jiggly ride. An available performance-and-handling package provides improved handling and ride control. The Crown Victoria also boasts three-across seating front and rear, as well as a huge trunk. Still, the rear seat isn't as roomy as one might expect. This model was restyled for 1998 and also received a number of suspension refinements. 2003 models had a revised suspension and steering system. Handling, though, still felt ungainly

Market value
$5,050
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
6
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Model year 2008
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Large cars
Generation began
1998

Pricing

Current retail median
$5,050
Retail value range
$4,475 - $5,075
Original MSRP range
$25,755 - $28,750
Trade-in range
$1,650 - $2,135

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
212 in
Width
78 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Weight
4,180 lb
Maximum load
1,100 lb
Towing capacity
2,000 lb

Interior

Seating
6 people
Front head room
5.5 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
27.5 in
Cargo volume
0 cu ft
Luggage
6+2+0

Brand context

About Ford

Among Ford’s SUVs and pickups, the smallest options usually earn our highest ratings. Consumer Reports has recommended the Mustang Mach-E EV, the thrilling Mustang coupe and convertible, and the Maverick, a small pickup truck available with a hybrid powertrain. Most other vehicles, however, score low in our road tests and have average to below average reliability. With some exceptions, used Fords can be a risk. The Ford F-150 pickup combines true truck capabilities with quiet, roomy cabins, making it one of the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. However, our tests found that recent F-150s have a stiff ride, unresponsive handling, and below average reliability. The Lightning, an EV version of the F-150, drives better and is faster than its gasoline equivalent. The Bronco SUVs has exceptional off-road ability and classic boxy styling, but suffers from issues like wind noise and long stopping distances.

Vehicle ID: 7202 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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