What to Look For When Buying a Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

[@belladonna442]

"They are, however, more durable than the Trojan responsible for my last kid's birth." God DAMN Random a straight savage lmao, rest in peace his kid haha

[@hillbillyartscrafts4367]

I notice how people talk about transmission problems in these cars while they film themselves beating the shit out of the car

[@mikesuarez5231]

Trevor Hutcheson i was thinking the exact same thing.

[@nastybastardatlive]

I had 2, and absolutely no bruce Jenner issues. A 97 grand marquis, and my present 03 crown vic. (I'm now shopping around for a mint low mileage cheap town car. It's a totally pimped out crown vic! )

[@vanceholbrook8720]

Yup! The 4r70w transmission is actually quite tough and will last for hundreds of thousands miles, IF you change the fluid every 60-70k. I also HIGHLY recommend doing the J-Mod, as it helps shifting and longevity.

[@SuperSYMPATHIZER]

@@nastybastardatlive Asian Motors Chicago IL.

[@jesusdelafuente6966]

@@vanceholbrook8720 What’s a J mod?

[@infospot4119]

No worries for me I have a Mercury Grand Marquis.

[@gerardoroman1180]

Super duper gay

[@irishkelly2062]

@@gerardoroman1180 epically owned him gamer xd

[@brandybennett5519]

Same thang. Lol

[@irishkelly2062]

@@brandybennett5519 that is the joke old man!

[@pedrothemexican3360]

Smart 😉

[@mathguy829]

On a scale of 1 to 10, this video is an ELEVEN. Can't wait to purchase my first Vic...hopefully sooner rather than later. Great video.

[@william.chenoweth]

Just bought mine today because of your videos! I got a 2010!!

[@ebkville]

hows it running man?

[@william.chenoweth]

@@ebkville running pretty good! It’s been super reliable and I haven’t had many issues with it. Only thing I regret is how bad the gas mileage is. Lol

[@daviedood2503]

@@william.chenoweth where'd u look and how much was it? I'm finding it for 5 grand now 😕

[@sikwitit72491]

If you're buying straight from a PD/auction higher mileage might actually be better as fleet management may have fixed a lot of these things. I had an 09 CVPI got it with 44k miles and nearly all of those issues you mentioned happened before 85k.

[@louisrichards3702]

the way some cop cars and other vehicles get sold in a large city is by the cost per mile..a new car is say 1$ a mile to operate, if a car needs repair and that repair puts the cost per mile at 1.30$ per mile the car will be sold without being repaired..all municipalities will sell vehicles as is, and will not disclose any damage or repairs needed..buyer beware..

[@bigtexas7263]

Got my 2011 Cvpi for 3500, had 108k miles and 3k idle hours. 20k miles later and only issue has been the power steering pump.

[@s.p.5043]

I wonder why a 2007 was on the stay away list? The only problem I have had is when I changed the trans fluid and lost 3rd and 4th gear with 122K and 6K idle hours. Had the trans rebuilt for $1,100 with a warranty. At 135K it still runs great after new plugs, coils and fuel filter. Anybody know of tires that don't cost a fortune for these cars? Thanks Steve

[@tobyrocks3]

got my 2011 with 76k 3800 hours. 40k later only issue has been a thermostat

[@AnAverageBoss]

If you sell it right now 20k miles later u will prob make atleast 2k profit. Market is insane right now

[@mattgoettl6796]

This was a great video. Covered EXACTLY the things I wanted to see prior to looking at my first Crown Vic. You're a charasmatic, funny and informed content creator. Consider me subscribed!

[@B1actorch1]

I really appreciate you, I’m getting my first 1999 crown Vic this month and this was very informative, gain a lot of knowledge and feel comfortable on getting one.

[@kenm2709]

Get ready to also replace your blend door actuator, your timing chain guides, your manifold gasket or manifold, and your spark plug rings.

[@cainadkins3985]

He said intake

[@yeanah2571]

Used to have a Grand Marquis, but picking up my 03 non-duty CVPI tomorrow, so had to get back into the community. When you find a CVPI with no holes/spotlights/or weird consoles, with a floor shifter and leather for $2500, you buy it immediately

[@daviedood2503]

I can find one lower than 5 grand now. I'm in deep south TX by Mexico. Where can I look exactly? I tried that Edmunds website but the results are north TX by garland and Dallas

[@ahfricanx87]

@@daviedood2503 there's a few I've found in the dfw area under 3k w good condition

[@cwmk4229]

Because of you, I actually got myself a P71!! I keep finding new things about it and everyone I know loves it!! 👌😎

[@jameshiggins4067]

glad i asked this one guy about idle hours. found this absolutely beautiful dark grey vic for id say $1500-2000 and i almost forgot to ask him but it had 12k idle hours :) yikes

[@lowslo9287]

Its also a $2k Vic xD

[@jameshiggins4067]

@@lowslo9287 a the time good condition nice Vic's were still selling for $2-2.5k so it seemed normal

[@michaelguthrie1047]

personally I don't worry about idle hours as much as how many hours someone drove the crap out of it.

[@jameshiggins4067]

@@michaelguthrie1047 got mine with 118k miles and 4500 idle hours so not too bad

[@Daniel-fx1hb]

@@jameshiggins4067 how much did you pay?

[@darrionoliver744]

I just ran into your channel a day or two ago. Man your last line about these cars being addicting is so true. I bought a 99 vic about 11 years ago. Got it at 130k and surprisingly the transmission never gave out on me. Did have to change the fuel pump and the manifold went out at like 155k lol. Sold it in 2018 after I bought my 07 mustang gt. Fast forward and I have a 2014 5.0 and I’m about to pull the trigger on this 2011 PI. Man I’ve missed my Vic the day after I sold it. And I beat the hell out of that car all the way to 270k miles. But I’m hoping to be back in the game with the panther next to my coyote

[@ranchurdhimster4955]

Shucks man, I'm a hardcore Chevy man..... this is the greatest car ever developed. Edit: by hardcore I mean 2006 and below. New Chevy is garbage.

[@billholb1974]

My buddy who is a mechanic who is a chevy guy said he hates Ford but loves crown vic..he talked me into buying one when I was looking for a good car..he had a grand marquis.

[@carlel4219]

We should all form a national Crown Vic fan club. I am going through the dreaded intake manifold experience right now with my 2008 crown vic lx. It is only a small leak, but just smelling the coolant and seeing a bit of a wet area in the back of the intake manifold makes me sweat with fear, but I think it should be all right. if everyone has survived this experience I am sure my crown vic will not let me down.

[@infinity3jif]

i'm still on my 1st transmission in my 2008 crown vic 212,000 miles, i don't know if its the original or not, the police department could have replace it, who knows

[@familiafightclub7407]

I bought one today! $2500 runs like a champ....125k miles....very clean!

[@toyotasprintertrueno86]

Number 1 rule when you own a vic: scare the shit out of people on the highway

[@Tomcatntbird]

The P71 I just bought is a 06 and had 341 idle hours and 134k miles. It was a TABC squad car. I bought it this past April for $6600

[@dustinclark8155]

Yikes

[@Sam_Falcon42]

Best Crown Vic video ever! Still looking to buy it probably after the election.

[@brettbecker5333]

First car was a 96 stock engine and trans crown handled everything I throw at it. Drifted right into a 10 inch oak tree, and pushed my rear axle 6 inches to the passenger side. Pounded it about straight and drove it for another 50k and I only lost 800 buck

[@jasons9249]

After driving a 1996 and a 2001 and replacing similar things on both cars. I was just driving a LX model car that was upfitted for a police department and then never put it in service. The crown vics I had where very quick off the line and got really good mileage driving around the city and on the interstate. I was happy to get 25+ mpg on the regular. The cars where very tough cars but rust on the frame by the steering gearbox was an issue and caused a lot of problems. The engine and trans where never an issue for either car and they both had a ton of miles on them and a lot of hard miles also.

[@JZs550]

i bought a 2011 Crown Vic Police Interceptor and it’s got 134,000 miles and 5555 idle hours so i’m praying it’s good

[@pmaynge6965]

Sheesh, my 2011 vic has 116K miles with 16K+ idle hours still running strong

[@RJSkinnies]

I bought a 2009 yesterday 🙃 oh well itl run

[@thestigj-9635]

that car has never been turned off since 2011

[@jerri805]

What about the 2008? I'm going to go and check one out tomorrow and it's my first time buying a car

[@shimeih2287]

5:49 just like in Thailand..😲😲😂😂😂😂😂 caught me way off guard

[@EddieLeal]

Top 5 problems owners have reported to experience on the 2nd generation Ford Crown Victoria, years 1998 to 2012. 1. Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Failure Symptoms: Engine running too lean or too rich, erratic idle, less engine power, problems when starting 2. Loose Spark Plugs Symptoms: Loud drilling noise from the engine, rough idle and steering wheel is shaking, acceleration problems 3. Idle Air Control (IAC) Solenoid Failure Symptoms : High RPMs at idle, erratic running engine 4. Intake Manifold Leaks Symptoms : Ticking noise when the engine is cold, smell of exhaust fumes 5. Heater Mode Switch Causing Vent Problems Symptoms: Heater mode switch is not working and no audible vacuum noise from the vents when the switch is turned

[@Johnbovii]

As a Jeep owner, these are easy!!

[@kolbaltdabean]

I had a unicorn! 2007 cvpi got it with 106,000 miles and I blew up the torque converter lol but never had a intake leak! :O now I have a 2010 and its minty but I'll have to order one preemptively lol

[@dennisparker3786]

The idle hours is for mantinance it for the life of the oil . These cars are designed for idle hours. And when you first get one change the transmission fluid and filter. And the rear end oil. And if it's a 2010- 2011 check rear axel bearings for leaks.

[@WJHandyDad]

At this point most, if not all, of them still on the road are probably good... the lemons probably went to the junkyard years ago. Any issues they have are generally mild and easy to fix.

[@sirsendit9770]

You can you the bullet mustang aluminum intake manifold. More power and reliability

[@cairoblack6590]

The People That Pressed The Thumbs Down 👎 Button Are Some Straight Haters! This Video Was Very Informative For A First Time Buyer.

[@DirtyDanMunicipalMan]

Great content there sir. And you’re dead on about the transmissions. I’ve owned five of these cars three out of five of them have had transmission issues. LOL

[@pedrothemexican3360]

Grand Marquis! Way less abused-way more reliable!

[@Lee19711]

Great upload L. Very well produced and informative, double 👍👍. "FORGET ABOUT IT “ piece brother man.

[@bloodbathory4055]

looking at more vics I can't stop.

[@kennethkaser8356]

I'm looking at a buying an 2008 with 80,000 miles for $5,000. It looks very clean. 9,400 idle hours. Car looks great and very nice far as under carriage, body, paint ect. I'm worried about the idle hours as I'm not familiar with that even being a thing.

[@skswig1]

All of the pulleys on the front of the motor are susceptible to fail due to the idle hour. My 07 with 120,000 miles, the water pump was the first to go. (easiest and cheapest water pump I ever did by far). and it failed hard, it went from a tiny drip and a little bit of bearing growl to full gusher in only a few days and maybe a hundred miles. Go ahead and order one to have on hand and change it when you do your next coolant flush.

[@disdatgasparlay2552]

"Im on my 3rd Transmission praying i can make it too income tax time"🌚

[@thegodfather_8455]

Good lord, the lengths us panther platform owners will go too

[@DocM.]

8:00 *It says the website no longer exists. Is there another website/source to know what engine we have?*

[@masinuraprice9621]

Please do that vaccum line video 🙏🏾! I drive a 06 crown Vic LX and it's about to get hot in Texas,lol

[@thekiltedveteran]

Could you go over the 2007? Just everything. PLEASE!

[@jamesg2609]

I found a cvpi with 11,788 idle hours.. 12k beats my story. Great have owned 12 so far.

[@Drey1957]

Just bought a SAP 2006 with 66k miles for 1500 but 3rd gear slips

[@juangasca1339]

I got a 2009 about last month and after watching this video I’m kinda scared it’s gonna take a huge shit with every problem you listed

[@michaelguthrie1047]

treat with LOVE and resist temptations to abuse car driving hard. Car will do ok remember had more maintenance than Granny's old car oil changes etc.

[@jhonatanalvarez05]

I just but a retired 2009 as well. 2nd owner, all maintenance paper work included, including birth certificate. 82k miles and the vic was clean inside and out, surface rust in bottom, I'm going to try and clean that up and spray a anti rust sealant to try and help and future rust. Not planning on abusing it. Just like the comforts, space and of course, the look.. Let's keep in touch.

[@jackadams8197]

How it holding up? im looking at getting an 09

[@11_CVPI]

I had 2 07's & both was good to me & you dam right they are addicting

[@lorenzobarcelo5642]

Any advice for someone who just got an 07. It says on this vid that 07 were no good. I bought mine with 140k, and 1200 idle hrs. As soon as I bought it, I did plugs, coil packs, fuel filter, belt and oil change. I heard if I buy an extended trans pan, it'll help the life of the trans. Anything else?

[@11_CVPI]

@@lorenzobarcelo5642 just be on the looking out for the issues all Vic's have cuz I really didn't have much problem with mines

[@11_CVPI]

@@lorenzobarcelo5642 the only issue I had with both of mines is the back window on my first Vic & the fly wheel my second I had to change the brake light switch the rear end & the front passenger window motor then my trans when out that was the only common problem I had was the trans taking a shit

[@11_CVPI]

@FunWithCars dam thats nice af

[@11_CVPI]

@FunWithCars bet bro I gotta bulild on my crown vic again see what wrong with it mfs steady blowing fuses & its cut off & blow a fuse when I hit a bump but now I just got a 14 9c1 gotta build on that also

[@davidlacroix8079]

Love your videos, another great one. Thanks, I have an 04 MGM, been thinking of doing light off-road lifted P71 build.

[@carlfreiermuth5424]

I have a 2004 Police interceptor and a 1997 LX with that deep forest green with the sparkles in it 😁 I'm going to get a 2011 Police interceptor possibly with a street appearance package, but I prefer the normal police interceptor black interior with no carpet.. so I might just get another regular police interceptor again. it's so easy to get these cars.. Even though they no longer allowed them to sell in America after 2011, there are so many of them for sale everyday.

[@rd-mu2vj]

Just picked up 2010 sap with 50k miles and 96 idle hours rust free, true unicorn, only problem with it is the multifunctional switch....wipers come on ever now n then on their own, love your videos bud

[@rd-mu2vj]

Any suggestions on where to get some center caps?

[@jodi2161]

Let’s be honest the double ankle grab deserves a sub.

[@tri-ox9508]

Bought mine a little over 1.5 years ago. 2009 with 169,000 miles and 803 idle hours at time of purchase.

[@m02ssg]

How is your car doing? I'm looking at getting a 09 tomorrow. He said to stay away but never said why.

[@Logan_McAllister]

Hopefully my 99 holds up 😢

[@sirsendit9770]

Clutches do like to go out on the 4r70w but there easy to rebuild compared to alot of other transmissions

[@geddon436]

3 times transmission repair/change? I was getting enticed by owning a vic, but that is huge negative for me.

[@demoncroft]

When you listed the year you skipped 2008, which does it fall under good or bad?

[@Chocoo813]

that's what i just ask lol we on 2021 and still looking at this car lol that's how good they is :)

[@musicloverfallout]

How do you tell how many idle hours it has?

[@jacob.calloway6833]

Depends on year model. Mine can viewed by tapping the trip button in the cluster.

[@birdman316]

gr8 vid bro! local used car dealer recently got a 06 and 10 p71 cars....hes asking 4500 for either... 2006 mileage/idle hours not known by me.... 2010 has 130k on it but idle hours unknown by me...maybe even the dealer lol... im gonna go back and look these 2 cars over bumper to bumper and get him to come off that 4500 dollar price....

[@lawrencexander6187]

I have the black Lincoln Town Car. It’s the Luxury version of Crown Vic, and her name is Evelyn.

[@levitaylor3890]

I am on my 3rd. Had a 95 X patrol car. Then I had a tool 2003 detectives car. This time I got a unicorn. 2006 P71 Civilian front seats. 140000 miles 205 idle hours.

[@lonekiterrocky]

I own a 2004 Lincoln Town Car. Thought about chipping it with a chip from a police cruiser to eliminate the hundred and ten mile an hour shut down. Any thoughts on the Lincoln's?

[@aidanguibord9562]

Love em

[@miguelcabada1988]

The one that was manufactured in Canada I'm in Cancun the car is in Merida

[@happilyham6769]

Red Flags for ANY car: A guy in his teens/20s. A subwoofer. Tires that don't really fit. Blacked out windows. No. You want your Panther from an elderly man, that never went over the speed limit or even better hasn't driven his Panther in over a decade. "I'm selling it for my step-father that can't drive anymore" Those the SOLID GOLD headlines you are looking for.

[@gorillatim5189]

I've had 2 p71 a 01 and a 07 I've never had any problems out of mine best car ive had

[@Ffinx123]

So where dose the 2008 fall in? The good side or the stay alway from?

[@uhfnutbar1]

i just change a coil pack this morning 60 bucks :( , eng light came on this morning throw a p308 code for coil pack 8 , i replace it in less the 15 min and bam back in action ,, i love how easy it is to work on this car :) and lots good forms history in problem and fix :)

[@Nethter]

Hey mr random, is there anything wrong with 2008 crown vics?

[@cafn8ed74]

5:35 OMG, you didn't! Haha! Seriously though, does most of this info also apply th other panthers?

[@conorsmyth9963]

I think so. I know the marauder uses like 90% of the suspension components from a P71, so I’m sure it’s the same for a lot of other things. However I’m no expert.

[@NXVASTAR]

my homie rolled my crown vic took out a tree and went through a wall and it still drove off

[@clanceypolich1672]

I love your vids I want to get a vic so bad but idk were I could grab one for cheep

[@danermanerkider]

Buying a crown vic after I kinda blew up my honda civic after going like 120 on the freeway lmao, tempted to buy another cheap broken one and turbo it

[@sebastianloaiza2539]

2:08. 😳 how did you know?

[@detarak_oonson1119]

I have a 2003 cvpi that has never failed me besides engine coil replacements

[@willyhwang1059]

great video, thanks. 2 questions: 1- why is idle hours so bad? 2 - is the intake manifold problem inherent in the modular 4.6L engine? so it can affect the other panther body cars and the mustang?

[@phinphan1467]

To answer question 1, the idle hours are so bad because some were used for cops and cops would idle in them a lot as they do and I can’t answer 2

[@pabloguzman6025]

What about 2008 are they good or bad?

[@ohmpatel2513]

Given all of the flaws in these cars, how much are repair costs in total usually to get a car in great shape?

[@MrIgotwhatuwant]

For me they changed the intake manifold to a dorman made in usa one go dallas police.

[@JonesyTheTrash]

What’s wrong with the 2009 year cars?Might be purchasing one soon.

[@EddieLeal]

They introduced an improved intake manifold beginning on the 2002 models and this greatly reduced the chances of problems. The new intake has a cast aluminum piece across the front and a redesigned alternator mount. The new intake manifold has less stress on these key mount areas and a stronger material to support the load.

[@sofloflow]

Just bought one with 113xxx miles yesterday 💪

[@spacepope87]

Did you do the video on the AC vacuum lines fix?

[@drwombat]

How do you check idle hours on these cars? Obd PID?

[@sonaarr1762]

5:00 “Listen Closely” >Assblasts copyright free dubstep

[@jessicadarlin6893]

I have 2011 crown Vic I love it

[@The88katana600]

had my 05 for about a yr now only issue I have had is pass side window and sometimes lights for radio don't work .

[@cpmvmaker1]

I just found a 2002 with 85k miles on it for $1,700. Should I get it??

[@thebrand647]

Did you find it online?

[@-neuro]

thats not enough information for us to go off of lol

[@johnmonk66]

How can you tell how a long a car was on but not driven? Idle hours

[@TheMule78]

Great video. I found a 2010 Crown Vic for $7995, 63k. It's a "P7B". After watching this video should I be concerned about the low miles or just go for it? Thanks

[@eddiecruz8088]

Go for it

[@seanorourke7397]

Thanks for the info,even though i have a lincoln i want a crown p 71.

[@miguelcabada1988]

Hey brother should I stay away from the 1998 p71 crown vic

[@marconesi9368]

Wanna hear a plus about living in NY? SAP Vics are for sale all over Jersey, thats my New York secret for the day.

[@jassibrar8418]

How do you find out idol hours on these cars ?

[@mikeberryman6120]

I just bought a 2008 police interceptor and it has 354,000 and have had zero issues

[@theoneandtheonly2720]

Excuse me is the 2 miniguns mounted on his roof 👀😳

[@Huskie]

0:53 the vehicle vehicle identification number number

[@willtodd5365]

Why do you have a cobra emblem on your car

[@patb7389]

What about 154,000 miles 5,000 idle hours? I’m lookin at a 2011

[@shanegalang9]

Surprised the the FOUR catalytic converters weren't mentioned!

[@c.n.h4841]

What about the 2011 models?

[@billholb1974]

Just got my window fixed after 2 years and rhe ac blower motor..02 lx 126k miles

[@donnierowsell4486]

I found a vic 2006 160 thousand kilometers with 500 hours of idle time? Body not perfect peeling paint and little bitnof rust on wheel well. Should I jump on that over an 03 with 150k perfect paint and body but unsure of idle hours until tomorrow and a 3 hour drive