2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2008 Ford Crown Victoria at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 Ford Crown Victoria recalls 3
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly perfor…
Fix: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. …
Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ne…
Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced …
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2008 Ford Crown Victoria common problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Ford Crown Victoria MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($4,120) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,195), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2008 Ford Crown Victoria trims & engines on record
2008 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles on record
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2008 Ford Crown Victoria — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are steering, electrical system, power train.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria get?
The 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 23 highway).
How much is a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria worth?
Comparable 2008 Ford Crown Victoria listings run roughly $2,800–$6,000, typically around $4,120 (from 5 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.