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2009 Ford Crown Victoria
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2009 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
$5,625
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
6
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Model year 2009
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated June 4, 2026

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
$5,625
Retail value range
$4,850 - $5,675
Original MSRP range
$26,810 - $29,765
Trade-in range
$1,955 - $2,640

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

<p>Ford shifted away from cars this decade, focusing on SUVs and pickup trucks, with the Mustang as the lone exception. Fords are seldom leaders in their segments based on CR’s tests and surveys, but the small Maverick and full-sized F-150 trucks are notable standouts. Some other models score well enough to earn our recommendation, such as the Escape Hybrid and Bronco Sport. The Mustang Mach-E EV is Ford's highest-scoring current model. Overall, Ford's new car reliability is above average, but it varies, so used-car buyers should be mindful to check our ratings. </p><p><br/></p>

Vehicle ID: 5892 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026

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