The Best Crown Victorias to Own ( By The Year ) Whats the Year of Your Panther?

[@dwjantz]

I bought my 99 CV LX 20 years ago this June with 50,000 miles. I am right at 370,000 right now, original motor, transmission, starter, water pump, etc. About time for brakes for only the 2nd time. Changed the intake manifold, fan and radiator, added dual exhaust, fuel pump twice, and new blower motor. Everything else is pretty much original. Most reliable car I have ever had.

[@bstfordchannel923]

wow bro this is amazing I have to pin this comment!... These cars are just so sweet for the DYIer... Cost effective all the way..

[@dwjantz]

@@bstfordchannel923 I agree!!!!

[@nov2263]

My 2014 Volvo has 317000 miles and has only had regular service, changed starter last year and serviced by the book.

[@bstfordchannel923]

@@nov2263 well I like the s60 for some odd reason they seem to hold up a taste... Most cars now can last its just theowners and what day the car was built... Monday built cars are trash ( drunk hang over ) and friday cars are trash ( ready to go home ) lmao

[@yawaydatruth6595]

Fax no car note nothing best paid for vehicle on the road

[@JamesSmith-qx2mz]

I have a 2009 P71 with 210,000 miles on the clock. I bought it 2 years ago for $2,300 with 174,000 miles. I have had to do nothing but change fluids. One of the nicest cars I’ve owned in my 52 years of driving. I’ve owned more cars than I can remember and I think I like this one best.

[@bstfordchannel923]

These cars are loved and respected by many guys in the car realm ... Chevy guys down to Dodge guys... Its a sweet comfy semi-boat type ride... The side isnt too big and it isnt small either.. just well balanced car

[@UptownKidd757]

So would you say a 2009 police interceptor with 117,350 miles for $5999 is a good deal or no ?

[@AleksandrIlchenko-vw3py]

Would you say - a 2008 P71 with only 45K miles and low idle hours, fully repainted, checked all fluids, with 16.5K price is a god deal? in LA

[@JamesSmith-qx2mz]

@@AleksandrIlchenko-vw3py I would think that’s a high price. But considering the mileage and low hours you say, are you going to find anything nicer for the same money? I gave $2300 for mine with 174,000 miles, 540 hours on the clock and I repainted the hood and truck lid for $1600.

[@AleksandrIlchenko-vw3py]

@@JamesSmith-qx2mz yeah, I've think the same...but others crown vic in LA cost from 4K to 9K with mileage over 100K, and it's all black, I've hate black car) so, no way, white repainted and well maintained crown vic is my choise, thank you for advice!

[@yyzz1959]

I bought a retired 05 P71 Crown Vic in 2019 that was in service for a detective with 164k miles. I’m a senior and have owned many cars in my life time and my Crown vic is best car I have ever owned. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about this great vehicle.

[@bstfordchannel923]

ahh you have the o5 with odd Antenna on the side... You got a great car brother..I thank you for sharing your story brother..

[@markweiss9178]

Mine is an '04 MGM LS with 80k. Remember Mel Gibson in Mad Max. His cars were either a 1972 Holdon or the famous 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT coupe Pursuit Special. Mel would say the cars were "the last of the V8s." Well that's what our Panthers are: The last of the domestic full size sedans with a V8. When people see your panther comming....watch out.

[@alexrask3776]

It was Ford Falcon XB GT. I love the mad max movies. Howd you get it together... i piece from here a piece from there. Sucks nitrous haha

[@dicarlo57]

I have a 2010 P7B. My third in 25 years. You delivered a lot of rare and valuable information. This is probably the best video on U-Tube on the Crown VIc, Thank You.

[@bstfordchannel923]

I thank you for that comment and I see you get down HEAVY with Crown Vics..I really enjoy nthe cars... they are very under rated or WAS underated.. Guys like us are keeping the passion for them..

[@bstfordchannel923]

@SAINT THE REALIST Stop at 3 bro cause i have 3 and i am looking for a Lincoln now... This is a bad deal i just want cars and more cars like i am a 80s drug dealer

[@telace1]

@SAINT THE REALIST I had a 90 grand marquis back in the day...currently driving a 03....looking to buy an 05 lx sport vic with 55000mi on it...not really a ford guy but when I look back on my history most of the cars I've owned were fords...I like these panther cars though planning on doing a coyote swap 1 day

[@NewZealandAmerican]

@@bstfordchannel923 ​Thanks for your awesome video!!! I miss the 2nd gen CVPI’s! Are 2010 & 2011 P7B really good? I think if I can find one that was only owned by a Fire Dept, driven by a fire chief it will be in better shape with less damage than any owned by police, right? Probably lower miles too?CHEERS mate‼️May you always have blue skies and green lights all the way💥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇳🇿

[@bstfordchannel923]

@@NewZealandAmerican The vic are good from 2004 and up, people rather 2008- up then some like 2010-11 only.... it comes dow to what you find and what you want

[@HesterShawtyTV]

I just purchased a 99 p71, 07 P71 and 94 Grand Marquis. My daily driver have switched from my 03 expedition to the 07 P71 (Was a detective car very clean) police auction sold them to me

[@bstfordchannel923]

I have a 04 Expedtion, 04 Vic ,08 vic and 04 Grand Marquis myself... So we share inda the same stable .. You got so good cars for a deal ( I am sure ) Keep them running bro!

[@olafvikingwarrior2349]

I have a 2003 p71 with 145,000 miles this thing is tough. My favorite car to drive.

[@bstfordchannel923]

right on Olaf keep rocking it bro!

[@bstfordchannel923]

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[@BlueThaBrain]

I have the 03 LX and I love it man, but your P71 has to be a God send!

[@bstfordchannel923]

@@BlueThaBrain You have a 03? thats cool you that you have the Lx those are smooth bro. Thank you for this comment bro... Look forward to another comment!

[@BlueThaBrain]

@@bstfordchannel923 Yessir and of course I’m going to do some upgrades but nothing too crazy lol in AZ these cars are everywhere really but only a select chosen few know what’s up out here

[@streetstallion]

Just bought a 2010 today! Has 394k and absolutely mint. I love it! Great for doordashing!

[@anthonyvincentcollins8063]

I deliver pizza in mine, unbelievable car

[@fdx997]

I got a 02, 04, 06, 07 and a 2011. Very good info, I use to buy vics from police and resale to taxi company's and all the flaws are spot on. Highly recommend this video to anybody that's looking to purchase a Crown Vic

[@bstfordchannel923]

I really thank you for this comment Charlie. it took a min to put this together and i mis a few little things ( Up in the years ) with the Crown Vic. I honor this Comment Charlie

[@HIGHCALIBERGAMING]

You do that full time?

[@fdx997]

@@HIGHCALIBERGAMING I use my fleet if crown vics as pilot cars to escort oversize trucks. I had to stop selling to taxi company because Insurance do not like to insure cars over 10 years old.

[@HIGHCALIBERGAMING]

@@fdx997 that's a great idea, I'm glad someone's keeping the p71s on the road! Do you ever see the interceptor utility at auction?

[@leewilkerson8185]

7:21 Spark plugs are blown out of the heads because many mechanics don't seem to understand that you CANNOT remove a steel bolt from aluminum while the metal is hot. When you do, you take out all of the threads with the bolt. I know from more than one instance of experience because I didn't listen the first time I was told.

[@bstfordchannel923]

very true but also i seen on these cars 4 treads on spark plug holes then add in what you said ( take aluminum when pulling out ) do this 3 times its spitting out... now on the 4v i have seen oil leak just slowly backed out spark plugs over time

[@cameronclayton628]

2009 Police Interceptor as my daily. “Toughest” car I’ve ever had.

[@bstfordchannel923]

Man the price are WAY OUT THERE for sure Clayton... great cars I have about 3 now

[@t.m.640]

Just bought 2009 3 days ago. 55k original miles. Sweeeeet! Picking it up this week. Can't wait. Cost some $$ though. 5700

[@baird5776mullet]

@@t.m.640 Well worth it with those miles

[@Teekay617]

I want to get one and covert it to carburetor, and manual

[@The_Inspiration_86]

Preach brotha preach!!! I still own my '02 Crown Victoria LX Sport & literally today just picked up an '89 Grand Marquis LS.💪😏

[@The_Inspiration_86]

My 1st car was an '03 Interceptor & she shot a plug.😔

[@LITTLE1994]

1989 Grand Marquis LS? Nice! Slighty more luxurious counterpart than the one I have, an '89 LX Crown Vic.

[@The_Inspiration_86]

@@LITTLE1994 As long as it's da same chassis...how can I be mad?💪💪😏

[@bstfordchannel923]

man you have slight rare car there.. thank you for the support i may tackle the LTD ( box vics ) I never had one, but road in 1. I may need to just have 1 Khalil. Great comment bro thank you again for the support!

[@The_Inspiration_86]

@@bstfordchannel923 Thanks Boss. It's greatly appreciated.💪

[@eosspektrum8654]

Love these beasts. I have three of them. A 2009 with 150k miles that my son damaged. A 2005 with 200k miles. And my favorite, a 1998 daily driver with 92k miles.

[@bstfordchannel923]

wow? EOS you had a ot of car bro... Thank You for this comment I enjoyed the line up of cars

[@XOForty]

I have a 1996 ford crown Victoria LX with 70k miles runs amazing and sounds great I plan on keeping this car forever 💯

[@bstfordchannel923]

as you should brother you have a great car !... Just hold on to it

[@iSmokePremiums]

I have an 03 “base” now heavy modified with cams, full suspension and rear end with over 350k on the body. :)

[@bstfordchannel923]

wow I wouldnt mind some cam but they cost some dough and cheese.. How does the car ride John?

[@dragonfire61]

My 2005 P71 just turned 232,000 miles. Great car, pleasure to drive.

[@bstfordchannel923]

wooooooow you done good with the car... keep rockeing with it bro!

[@skippythetubrat]

I have a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. That is the best damned car I have ever owned. With a 90 mile round trip commute, comfort was important. As a daily, reliability was important. No question about it. I won the commuter lottery. EDIT: the front wheels won't flop out if ya take the car to a shop once a year and ask them to check it out. I asked the mechanic to check the front end when I had him change the transmission filter & fluid. It was already up in the air, so why not? I wound up replacing ball joints & control arms with parts that have grease fittings. I'll never have to replace them again.

[@bstfordchannel923]

Well written Skip a great read all the way through and correct on all point bro! I do miss my Lincoln I may have to get back to a Lincoln very soon

[@Taethegemini92]

I bought a 2006 CVPI with 123k miles last week drives like a dream love it

[@bstfordchannel923]

I just put around 200 miles on mine today and it needs some work... I wish mine drove like your brother D

[@Doom6.0]

I had an 01 P71 and I put 242,000 miles on it before having an accident with it. NEVER GAVE ME A PROBLEM!

[@bstfordchannel923]

dang thats sucked, glad you enjoyed it though D-524

[@oglacam]

I have a 01 with 230k miles my cousin wrecked my whole front end i did a maruder conversion only thang i had problems with is spark plugs a couple door problems and front ball joint problems other than that the car is worth what it costs

[@bstfordchannel923]

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[@minutemanproductions8029]

I've got a 2011 P7B, it's an incredible machine

[@bstfordchannel923]

really I need a 2011 now dang. I want all the whale years that the plan many moons ago. that would be kinda cool.. Great car you have there bud

[@RIAG-g6z]

Same here, grabbed a 2011 P7B for $2K with 110K miles

[@HazeThaMenace]

Shop down the street has a 2011 P7B civilian trim FCV for 4,450$ how much should I offer 1500?

[@minutemanproductions8029]

@@HazeThaMenace I would offer higher because someone else is bound to offer more

[@garrettstayton]

Me too

[@RayMainBagpiper]

Thanks for posting this ! I've had my 02 LX since 2006. Always gotten 23 mpg, will cruise at 100 mph all day long. Starting to show it's age though, just replaced the intake manifold, now gotta trouble shoot everything else. Yes... busted lower ball joint. I haven't had any spark plug troubles. Drag link steering still solid as a rock and has never had to be adjusted, I've only had to replace the tires twice for age not wear.

[@gen-x-zeke8446]

I am on the browse right now, but I want to understand as much as possible about these because they kept improving throughout, and the flaws weren't a nightmare.

[@bstfordchannel923]

I here ya the brother.. The best cars do have flaws , but flaws that that you can live with and work around ( if willing ) just take you time when you buy brother

[@smellsuperb1]

100% spot on with the '99 running hard. I had one from Connecticut, was a fire chief's car. Before the rear end died, I used to launch and both tires would smoke at will. Would cruise at 100mph just as easily as 50mph.

[@bstfordchannel923]

lmao these 99 where special and they where lighter than the 03-up cars so its was a little better.. they just needed a better rear and some suspension work.... A solid rear would help also and some rust prevetion to.... Thank you for this comment bro!

[@blackwolfmedia7773]

I just bought 2008 p71 with only 48k miles, must’ve been a detective car it is super clean!

[@bstfordchannel923]

I have put you down the next video,. The car sounds slick bro

[@blackwolfmedia7773]

@@bstfordchannel923 like a showcase video of my crown vic?

[@jthardworkanddedicated4976]

48k you'll have that forever 💪🏾

[@charlesmclean6719]

I have a 02 Crown Vic police package with the floor shifter. So far it's been a pretty good car.

[@chrisbird1909]

I had 02 also

[@bstfordchannel923]

sweet ride floor shfter o2 police version pretty odd combo, but i love it sound cool Charles!

[@racerx2348]

i think the 02 was the first year of the Lx sport...i have an 04 Lx sport with floor shifter, and air ride

[@bstfordchannel923]

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[@Lewtang_]

I love my 2001 p71 with 59730 miles on it. I’ve owned a lot of cars from American to import, pickup to coupe and I absolutely love this car. Can’t wait to see what the future holds.

[@BlueThaBrain]

Even if this video was an hour long, there are guys like myself that will watch it like a movie lol I originally owned a 97 interceptor and years later I really regretted losing it how I did, but now I have an 03 LX, so absolutely I’m learning everything possible and eventually doing some minor upgrades, and buying a third to make my more muscly car lol 😂

[@bstfordchannel923]

Thank you so much for this comment PB cause this is a honor and blessing to see this comment bro! You can have 3 Vics and they all can be different get the 3rd and make Muscle car-ish thats a vibe there... Detail it just how YOU like it

[@christen1075]

I bought a '07 Lincoln Town Car in Jan, '23, with 37K on the clock. A true Little Old Lady estate buy (RIP and I will take care of it to honor your memory). Thanks for doing this video...good info here. Most impressive was the optional Louisville Slugger hood prop. I must have gotten the poverty package without, tragically. But seriously, keep making these informative videos. As for key rings, my father's could be used as a set of brass knuckles in a fist fight. Have no idea how popsy could keep track of them. Keep on keeping on my friend!

[@bstfordchannel923]

thats a beautiful Chris that you are going make sure its well kept... Thats how ya do it brother just keep her clean and you have to drive it like the old lady for awhile until ya massage it to your style of driving ( sounds nutz I know )

[@shazam3218]

I will take a moment to brag about mine. An '05 P71 56,776 original. Comes with "cheesin" effect and posi road stripes. Also 90's air conditioning juice for extra arctic cold Eskimo air. AND can sit in parking lot at 102 degrees outside in sun with air con on for 1 hr. and stay cool at n-o-r-m-a-l engine temp. And with lots of advice from majic hand that runs this here chanel oh ya. And thank you Bro man!

[@bstfordchannel923]

lmao very very coooolo comment here . you can not beat the 90s air condition lol This was great man how can forget this lol Mna Shazam you came out of nowhere with this solid factoid

[@bstfordchannel923]

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[@rockguitarist931]

As the owner of a 1995 Crown Victoria, I can safely say that I wouldn't have bought one if I had known the valve stems and intake would cause so many damn problems. I swear to God it uses more oil than gas sometimes.

[@williamramsay1]

God has blessed you with a great amount of knowledge!

[@bstfordchannel923]

I just search for the info ( many people fell ) the info is useless. I enjoy cars way back vs school work i found myself reading way more deeper with car magazines ( school work ) i was reading with zero understanding.. Now i can final apply this method on video ( many many years later ).. thank you for this comment William!

[@bstfordchannel923]

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[@svajesz]

Awesome video! I'm love it. I think, unfortunately it wasn't enough long. 😄 👍

[@bstfordchannel923]

lmao well brother it was plenty long at 1st... I had to shorten it for the masses of people... I could have hit many other deeper points ... It would have have been a lot to digest for some..Thank you so much for he support Peter!

[@jamesgreenwood5185]

Nice video. I recently bought a 2010 P7B with only 84K miles. Luckily, the department redid the tranny shortly before auctioning it off. Great car! Solid beast. I have done anything crazy with it either. I just tinted the windows (Florida heat) & have been enjoying it ...probably gonna replace that AM/FM radio though!

[@nick0164]

i just bought a 2010 p7b as well. it had 92k miles and i got it from florida so theres not a spot of rust on it at all. body is beat up as well as the trans but i planned on repainting and trans swapping anyway

[@GeneralHawk505]

My 08 NYPD DT P71 as my first panther is the best car I believe Ill ever own, defin an upgrade from my old 06 taurus SEL, sadly it was a rare variant of the Taurus especially the livery it came with and the sunroof, I don't see those SEL taurus's like the one I had. it was Unique for its sedan style car.

[@bstfordchannel923]

love the story brother... So happy you shared it... thank you so much bro..

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Never thought I'd own the big Ford but I just inherited my dad's 05 lx sport sedan. Black with dark gray leather and a moonroof. 71000 miles. Runs, drives, and rides like new. Great video

[@bstfordchannel923]

YOU got a gem there keep it clean dude..,. Dad will be proud brother... Thats is a slick car

[@TaylorMadejdm1975]

Hell yeah, it has the sought after floor shifter that WE ALL want! 👌

[@Bob-cd5pp]

I have a 01 p71 that thing is built like a Tank , Had it for 5 years never let me stranded. Great freeway car. Drove it from Ca to Texas .

[@bstfordchannel923]

yes built ford Tough!

[@pickolascage1283]

I love the old aero coupes, but the Panthers seem to be easier to work on...except for that fuel rail guard on the firewall. I'm doing some rust proofing on mine today before the shitty northern weather hits. One of the great things about em, is you can change the seats if you're lucky enough to find a grand marquis or Lincoln donor.

[@bstfordchannel923]

that is the beauty of this the flip flop of parts to do affordable upgrades in a snap!

[@pickolascage1283]

@@bstfordchannel923 I think maybe we didn't buy enough new ones when Ford was still making em. Damn solid cars... but we remember when gas was hovering around $4 a gallon. That part sucked!🤣

[@fredgervinm.p.3315]

Trying to get motivated... I have an 02 that needs ball joints, thing sounds like a tank. My 03 needs both window motors... A labor of love.

[@bstfordchannel923]

tackle one side at a time.....( if you can ) dont rush or give yourself a time limit.... There is not time limit just get it done.... The only thing some ball joints are different sizes so get that part from the parts store

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

Mine's a 1999. Almost 122K miles. Done a lot of maintenance to it but it's all original otherwise. Nearly new condition inside and out, underside looks like brand new!

[@bstfordchannel923]

yo sir have a gem brother .. i want 1999 again, just did not see the vision at the time

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

@@bstfordchannel923 Mine's also a grand marquis. Was a 1 owner for 16 years.

[@michaelguthrie1047]

Amen as good as we keep them UP to be.

[@chevycaprice8956]

@@bstfordchannel923 you can buy my 99 lx It got 237,000 miles

[@bstfordchannel923]

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[@GlamrockFoxy]

I own a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis and I was told rims from 2003-2011 Grand Marquis’ would work but require spacers to address the axle and offset issue you mentioned

[@DrewsCustomDiecastDrewMSmith]

One of the ways Ford worked on the development of the fleet vehicle program was sending a handful of specially prepared Lincoln's to the Kansas City Police department for testing. They were all supposed to get set back to Ford after the study and be destroyed but I know of a couple that slipped through the cracks and ended up as budget taxi's. I discovered this the hard way when I was running the maintenance shop for a cab company and went to replace a transmission in one of these Lincoln's. Needless to say I took it out of service and kept it for myself for many months.

[@bstfordchannel923]

Man i really love this comment... what was different about the Lincoln vs the ones they finaly sold

[@DrewsCustomDiecastDrewMSmith]

Basically thicker sway bars, heavy duty transmission cooler and no air ride. An ID tag on the door piller was stamped property of the Ford Motor Company. The cars were featured in a commercial for Mobil One oil and had Mobil One Synthetic oil only in 3 places under the hood, one next to the Property of Ford tag and one on the dash that someone had tried removing. I tried my best to buy it from my work but my boss saw I wanted it way too bad so he figured it was worth as much as a damn new 2000 Lincoln... I told him what he could do with the Lincoln, his garage, the tow truck of his that I also drove, packed my tools and loaded up my two cars I was building and quit and never saw the Lincoln again. Did have a friend try to buy it but, the jerk wouldn't come off of it. From what I've heard it ended up wrecked and scrapped 🙁

[@Plekteret04]

I have got a 2004 Ford Crown vic here in Norway . I really love it. The only issue I have had, is the headlight automatic in the black boks. The 4 mini card relays on the control board had to be changed. The headlights did suddenly cut out in dark. I did solder 4 new Omron relays. No all works fine. The frame on this is very rigid. But I had repainted with hammerite on some surface rust. They has salted ice roads here in Norway in winter. Has replaced Rusty rotors and brake parts. I use only Kendall motor and transmission oil for smooth ride.

[@dushooter]

Great information. I used to have an 08 P71. Best runner I had till a bimbo on a cellphone t bone the car. Still ran but was only a 3 door. Replaced it with an 07 with the peeling Grey paint issue. Strange to see a front pax fender mounted antenna. No flex fuel...Sigh. still a strong motor.

[@bstfordchannel923]

love this story OldM bad part was the T-bone which is like a blesing for you to be here. And that what counts you are here bro! These cars keeps running its crazy..

[@trwsandford]

1993 Town Car Cartier. Love the damn thing! I invent excuses to go for a drive.

[@bstfordchannel923]

Thats sweet spot of these cars . Sometime you just cruise and chill and enjoy the open road

[@trwsandford]

@@bstfordchannel923 all the time

[@ne1up]

Great video, super bummed there’s no part 2 - I’m picking up a ‘11 P7B tomorrow and not super knowledgeable on all these fascinating details as you are. Please do a video on the remaining model years! PS, love that ram air hood cutout on that ‘03/‘04 (forgot which year it was). Subscribing!

[@bstfordchannel923]

thnak you for thsi Thomas I have to stock pile some info and really do a parts 2 of this. Its takes a min to make a video like this ( cause there is so much info ) to put down in 10 mins. Thank you for this comment and thank you for the sub... The channel is a bit slow, but I am working on some things Thomas

[@wysmn]

My ex granpa owned 2003 Grand Marquis has been a dream. Only 90k miles now, bought it with 80k miles 3 years ago for $3k. Put new shocks/struts, upper lower control arms, electric fan. Been the best riding car i have ever owned. I will never sell it because the price of cars are skyrocketing and I will get a lot of use out of it for my $3k investment. Best money i ever spent

[@bstfordchannel923]

WOW thats a dope story there bro thank you fo sharing that... I can feel the passion and the honor of the ride..

[@BudsCartoon]

Wait… ex-grandpa??? Did you break up with him!?

[@nomadpi1]

Thks. You educated about the Panther Platforms.

[@PanzerPlatform]

Yo, yo, yo. 2004 Crown Vic (civilian base model). 161,000 Original Miles. Bone stock. I bought in 2009, with 94,000 Miles. Nothing's broke yet... All four window regulators was the most expensive repair, ($80 in parts, Me Labor). -Chuck

[@bstfordchannel923]

you have the best of the best chuck.. your rides are CLEAN. The west coast rides are well wanted on the east..

[@PanzerPlatform]

@@bstfordchannel923 Funny this is, a CARFAX report indicated the car was first purchased in North Carolina. It also indicated the all the service, and maintenance work was performed in Concord, CA starting in the first 6 months of the cars life. So the original owner bought in in NC, and then immediately moved to CA. I'm the second owner.

[@bstfordchannel923]

@@PanzerPlatform man thats a sweet union . your the 2nd owner. i am the 2nd owner to my Vics ( patrol cars ) somerset county, mine purchase like like marrying a girl at the bunny ranch. it was under 1 roof , but many people took the car for a spin.

[@LITTLE1994]

Nice to hear yours, Chuck.

[@crownslicktoria1115]

Hey chuck.

[@PATRICKFULLAN]

I just bought a 2007 P71,Florida car and I have a 2005 P71 for parts. Its a solid car.

[@1995flyingspur]

What a great speaker you are my friend!

[@bstfordchannel923]

You are my Bro to Pete! Thank you so much for the comment and watching

[@TheCatOfAges]

1992 vic gang, best year of panthers HANDS DOWN. nothing compares.

[@TomahawkAssault]

Also, in 2005 these cars adopted electronic throttle, or throttle-by-wire. So the throttle body was different and so was the transmission. The pre-05 cars have the 4R70W transmission and the '05-up cars have the 4R70E. Although not super widespread, there were issues in the first few years, I think about '05-07 or so, of a bad signal being sent and opening up the throttle fully even without a foot anywhere near the accelerator. I actually experienced this myself in a 2006 Grand Marquis sitting at a red light and nearly rear-ended the guy in front of me. Thankfully I quickly threw it into neutral and cut the engine off. Again, I do not think this was a super common issue, but there are several hundred complaints about this same thing, so I certainly wasn't the only one. Not sure what they did, if anything, to resolve it, but personally I am staying away from the 2005-11s. I have a 1997 Grand Marquis now with 256k miles and it's my daily. Great, reliable car.

[@bstfordchannel923]

grea info here bro... thank you so much for sharing! You are right these are great cars ( reliable ) carsa

[@theautisticmechanic]

The DBW issue was addressed by November of 2004 so it only applies to pre Nov. 2004 built 2005 my cars that have not been updated.

[@encinobalboa]

Agree with your assessment on 2004 as being one of the best years. Also, 2008 is a personal favorite. 08 used the older interior so parts from 2003 are compatible. I swapped in a complete 2003 MGM leather interior to my 08 CVPI and it is perfect.

[@bstfordchannel923]

That seems cool with the interior swap! I am doing the opposite on mine.. Turning my beat up Marquis into a Crown Vic then into a 5 speed Cobra Roush type deal... I just did the cluster here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGm6apeLppKlq6M trying to this all as cheap as possible.

[@encinobalboa]

@@bstfordchannel923 Haha, I added as many LX options to my 08 CVPI as possible. I also added LTC steering wheel and RKE. Can't live without my clicker, lol. I got the steering wheel radio controls to work the premium CD head unit. Auto climate control requires too many parts to try, plus I am done dropping dashes. My car already had TCS and foot pedals. Those options can be added.

[@bstfordchannel923]

​@@encinobalboa i dont blame ya lol just mod it TO your liking. I love my cars really plain inside. Dont know why really.. So many things i feel there is no need. I will have to get back into a lincoln towncar..

[@encinobalboa]

@@bstfordchannel923 Already thinking about a Townie with a moonroof.

[@jamesjohnston6634]

Thanks I have a 08 myself I'll look into that swap

[@infinity3jif]

i had a 1994 aero vic and that thing use to drink some oil like a quart every 500 miles, they'll still run for a while as long as you keep oil in them, i had that car for 5 years

[@bstfordchannel923]

VERY VERY true even some of the 5.4 and these 04-up vics also.. people do not want to say but drive you vic dang near 24hrs a day watch you will need a quart a week

[@bstfordchannel923]

When you have time can you rate this exhaust sound on The Crown Vic kzbin.info/www/bejne/iamsh3mqf5aGa6M

[@harnettsgarage]

Great video! I just bought a 1997 Crown Victoria LX, the car is mint. Runs great, just did about 4000 mile trip with it last week. Always garage kept, undercoated, no rot in the frame. Needs either an intake or the gaskets/seals. I always wanted a 2004-11, but the last of the areo type is fine for me, plus the A/C is ice cold!! Came with a stack of papers, I have every single invoice from the purchase of the car, up to the last service the lady had on it in 2021.

[@bstfordchannel923]

i thank you for the support on this video... I am so happy to hear that you have such a GEM!... Just doo what you and keep it running brother..

[@ShumaiAxeman]

I've got a 2011 cvpi as my first car up here in Ontario Canada. It's got some rusted out sections above the cats, and leaky valve covers but I still love the damn thing. Doing a bunch of work on it this weekend. Really glad I went with this car for learning how to work on cars in general.

[@bstfordchannel923]

Yes a very good car to learn how to wrench on... Glad you mention that I make a video on this and give you credit... a very good comment here bro.. I am happy you have the vic also!

[@ShumaiAxeman]

@@bstfordchannel923 discovered my control arm bushing is toast while re-doing the shrouds on the wiring harness in prep for pulling out the valve covers (going to wiggle them out from under the harness and I don't want the little bits.of plastic dropping into the engine) so she's definitely giving me lots of practice in the next month lol.

[@ShumaiAxeman]

@@bstfordchannel923 and sure enough the bolts holding the control arm are seized. Loving this month so far.

[@lawofliberty3517]

Love my 01 CV LX. Ford Performance oil pump Ford high flow water pump "Cat back" exhaust🤭😎 New suspension components New timing kit ....just to keep her solid.... ....Have bigger plans.... Full ADTR suspension 5speed swap or auto trans kit and 1800stall converter Cobra intake Possibly some boost Explorer rear end

[@bstfordchannel923]

that all you can bro just keep the car solid and keep it on the road

[@blipco5]

The man knows his Crown Vics 🍻.

[@bstfordchannel923]

I am still learning the nerd part of the vics. I just wanted to share a few things I have learned. thank you for th support and watching the video blipco5

[@blipco5]

He was using the plural tense.

[@joekalteux7778]

I have a 2001 mgm lse. The bottom of the front fender on the driver's side ( below the compressor for the air ride) rusts out a lot on these. I live in the rust belt so everything rusts. I haven't driven a '99 but I can tell you the lse is a marauder without the cobra engine. Rides great handles great. Love it. 1 of only 575 made that year in my color combo

[@guarddog318]

I've got a 1996 Mercury Marquis. No frame rot, no body rust, and runs and drives just fine. So far, after 25 years and 113,000 miles, its only real issues have been a coolant leak that I'm still trying to find. The car had regular service in its early years, but very little for the past 10 or 12. My only concern at this point is that it's gonna nickel and dime me to death catching all the little things that need replacing or repairing.

[@bstfordchannel923]

the coolant leak maybe the Freeze on plug underneath the manifold i seen them go brother.. I feel you on the Nickel and Dime statement you may have to switch the car out . cause with that on your mind just a little you will not fix the car 1 day

[@guarddog318]

@@bstfordchannel923 - Nah, I'll get it fixed. Just gotta get this covid crap over with so all the local shops open back up, so I can get somebody to put it on a lift and look it over. ( I'm too old to be rolling around on the ground if I don't have to. ) I got the car back at the end of April, so the quarantine was already in place... which kept me from taking the car to be looked over then. If not for that, I'd know what was wrong with it, and either already have it fixed, or have it on the list to be done.

[@shamarthefucintruth]

Or leaky water pump

[@guarddog318]

@@shamarthefucintruth - Yeah, I thought of that, but I find no evidence of a leak and the bearings aren't making noise. I've checked everything I can without getting under the car, or removing the intake manifold to check the heater hose underneath it. The next thing I'm going to try is putting a container of K-Seal in it and see what happens. If that helps, it'll at least buy me some time to find where the coolant is escaping without having to disassemble anything major. ( It occurs to me that the freeze plug between the engine and transmission could be the problem, for instance. )

[@michaelguthrie1047]

How long have you had it. Regular service that's you man they don't nickel and dime as much if you spend a few dollars on scheduled maintenance.

[@kevinberger801]

I have 98 grand marquis, just picked it up. Fell in love with these cars after getting my nephew one.

[@bstfordchannel923]

me to i did just like you .. i just fell in love with them 99 was my 1st Vic

[@willb5744]

I had an old school 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria with the “5.0L”. Black exterior and red interior with no dents, went 195k miles with no problems until the trans went out.

[@bstfordchannel923]

really that sucks sound like a clean ride Will B

[@LITTLE1994]

Damn. I have the same car, too. But you have the color I wish to have. Mine is dark blue altogether.

[@65bug519]

I had a Canadian 2011 P 71 the was a Sargent's car so it was in nice shape but the rear end failed and the odo failed as well but it shifted hard and kept up to my buddy's Marauder pretty well.

[@bstfordchannel923]

wow you had s weet ride.. I want a one of those .. man you guys get the good rides

[@BLUEICE9351]

Ok I have a 04 marauder and a 1994 grandmarquis. This is my 2nd marauder and my 2nd 1994 grandmarquis. I must say these 1994 grandmarquis will run forever if tooken care of. I sold my 1st 94 with 240,000 miles. The 94 I have now has 75,000 and runs like a sowing machine.

[@bstfordchannel923]

wow thats crazy you have some good machines Fresh-V I have to get a few older ones under my belt. Love the comment

[@BLUEICE9351]

@@bstfordchannel923 God bless bro, I learned a jewel from you on one of your videos a couple months back. You said " sometimes we think it takes money to Do a project or a build, but actually I need to just DO the build to see progress". You said a little more hut this sums it up. Preciate your knowledge on the panther platform.

[@spokanesurvivaltrainingand5797]

Like I always say the one thing I love about your channel is the way you present things is so straightforward

[@bstfordchannel923]

Thank You for that THIS means a lot. just have a passion for these cars just want to be as honest as i can be.

[@williamedwards6519]

Best thing about thr p71s? they typically all have the same key

[@bstfordchannel923]

they kinda do but thats bad thing also cause people are stealing them now

[@Slendermaster968]

I may buy a 2004 Crown Vic Lx tomorrow. Imported to Mexico, supposedly in tip top conditions 130k, for 1500 dllrs... I am so excited, hopefully it will be mine!!!

[@bstfordchannel923]

Sorry for the late response ... i hope it works out for you ... Semms like a great price and a good car just let the car idle for awhile ( turn on the ac ) and see what it up with the car

[@RedBud315]

I picked up a '02 GM LSE with floor shift and Handling Performance Package(HPP) with 120K miles for 2K. The front bushings and ball joints were original and worn out so I replaced the upper and lower arms with Moog But, I might put the stock lowers back on because it seems the Moogs raised the front almost an inch. It had a nice low stance before. I think the HPP option used different lowers than the other GM's. Coincidently my truck also raised up with new lower Moog arms whereas I thought I might have not set my torsion bars to the original height and now maybe not so. The GM originally had the airbag rear suspension that was removed before I bought it. I do need to replace the rear shocks(not looking forward to that) but, also wondering if it is worth it to put the airbags back in. I've never driven one with the bags so I have nothing to compare ride and handling to. This is my first Panther and I'm loving it so far. Parts are fairly cheap and plentiful and even last a long time.

[@TheFuelInjected]

I understand why you don't include the LTD Crown Victoria's, but since they have the same chasis, floor pan, firewall and dash as the 90-91 you could have. I mention this because the 88-89 LTD is my favorite model years. You got steel bumpers, front bench seat, optional vent windows, optional 5.8L( in Canada), beautiful box body with the half vinyl top, the faux wood grain interior trim, and all the full electric options of the later models like power seats, windows, etc.

[@robsorgdrager8477]

Well I like the 09's cus they had all the bugs worked out on the new chassis updates . Oh they found mine so I'm gonna got git it.

[@bstfordchannel923]

right on Rob !

[@robsorgdrager8477]

Now that it's out there and the general public knows about the fleet keys and the other " bad " things about the p71 's . I wonder what systems out there are good at keeping thieves from stealing the entire car or at least slowing them down?

[@therepublicoftexas7068]

Picked up a 09 p71 today w 130k miles on it. Very clean for 3600

[@MrMaxWinston]

94 MGM 82k now, with velour seats, just wished she had a watts link and rack and pinion, oh and r12. Great videos, glad I discovered your channel. 👍

[@bstfordchannel923]

well the chassis can fit under yours you need to mode up the header panel... isnt that WILD Max

[@MrMaxWinston]

@@bstfordchannel923 very cool, unfortunately far outside my capabilities

[@02honeydew]

I have a '95 Crown Victoria that seems to be in good shape hopefully it doesn't have frame rot. The body is in pretty good shape and it only has 89K miles on it.

[@bstfordchannel923]

when we mention these things it does apply to all cars, cause like you car was well taken car of.. very different from a car that changed hands and been driven by MANY different people.

[@02honeydew]

@@bstfordchannel923 It was owned by only 2 people they were brothers actually (from what I remember when I bought it.) I have the full service records from 1996 when the car had about 670 miles to 2012 and then it changed hands and the second brother's wife drove it until 2019 or so. Thanks for the reply boss I think it's going to be a cool car I just bought about $3K in parts to get it all up to shape along with some upgrade sway bars from ADTR.net so I'm super excited to see how it'll be when it's done

[@poopsicle1629]

@@02honeydew still going strong?

[@02honeydew]

@@poopsicle1629 Yeah actually, thanks for asking. I just got new rear sway bar mounts put in and about to get a new exhaust. Only problem is finding a new driver door panel and getting this spot of heavy rot in the rear passenger door sill repaired. If you decide to get one, just do yourself a favor and buy an '05+ and get the best versions of these cars.

[@poopsicle1629]

@@02honeydew I just picked up a 92 that’s in good shape ik the newer ones are more well rounded but these cars are getting rare at this point and i couldn’t pass up the deal good to hear yours is still chuggin tho

[@geraldscott4302]

I have a 2006 Grand Marquis and a 2007 Grand Marquis. I bought the 2006 9 years ago with 87,000 miles on it. It is still running fine with 381,000 miles on it. A few months ago I bought a like new one owner 2007 Grand Marquis with 36,000 miles on it. Yes, thirty six thousand miles. An older couple owned it, and they had a big stack of service receipts. I am a fleet mechanic with 34 years experience, and have worked on Crown Vics that entire time. I went over it with a fine tooth comb. The only thing I could find wrong was it needed new windshield wipers. Both my Grand Marquis are original Arizona cars without a speck of rust.

[@bstfordchannel923]

This is a amazing story1 I feel the kep sometimes is having the same driver ( with the same driving style ) vs 2-3 drivers driving the same car... My theory is ( owner ) knows and here things that sound different and will look and replace things as needed vs 9 other that would just drive the car 0 without a care in the world. A simple thing like checking fluids is simple butwith with 3 people driving a car ( this where things will fall short ) great story brother thank you for sharing

[@bstfordchannel923]

Congrates on the new car also

[@mikk0]

Just picked up my first Vic, she's a '99 Police Interceptor with 131k apparently from Vegas that made its way up to Canada here after it was auctioned off, and I LOVE IT! Such a fun car, and definitely has an aggressive feeling tune for being one of the lower horsepower vic's. The trac lock chirps the tires every time I pull out from a stop on just an 1/8th of the throttle! I saved it from rotting away in a buddys parents yard after she spit out a plug and he decided to just leave the poor thing for a year instead of getting it repaired. Its been a wild ride doing all the maintenance and fixing what was neglected on it for years, but it's a solid project so far and back to being a daily driver. Currently doing the suspension and next up a better exhaust! And maybe I'll get rid of the crappy cone filter that came on it if I can manage to find a stock airbox somewhere... Anyway really enjoy your videos dude, cheers!

[@bstfordchannel923]

Congrats on the new vic.. Welcome aboard yes that vic just has something with it. Amazing what they did for that year. ahhhhh man I wish i had traction loc .. lol

[@mikk0]

@@bstfordchannel923 Thanks dude! yeah I'm really lovin' being in the panther gang now great community for these awesome cars. And yeah man, looks like I'll have to be a bit careful with that trac loc now that its snowy season up here though lol... she gets a little squirrely on wet roads !

[@daviedood2503]

@@mikk0 can check junk yard or pick a part as they call it here in tx. How's it coming along its been a year since ur comment

[@mikk0]

@@daviedood2503 Damn crazy that it's already been a year! The vic is doing great man, best car I've ever owned. Had to do quite a bit of work between then and now but it's all been so worth it. Suspension, front end overhaul, exhaust, brakes/calipers/rotors, alternator, air box + MAF, TPS, diff fluid, tires+rims, bunch more little things like that. Crazy enough she's been an absolute solid daily throughout all of that. These cars are tanks! All that's left is a paint job - Gotta love that peelformance white... And yeah we call them Pick n' Pulls up here in Canadastan, but there's been pretty much no vic's in yards around here for miles. Managed to get most of what she needed from rockauto on great deals though. Crazy how their shipping usually takes 4 days to get up north here from way down in the states, yet an amazon package takes two weeks to travel one province over up here 😂

[@daviedood2503]

@@mikk0 hey thats awesome bro. I'm looking into these as they seemed to be pretty affordable, and I remembered my dad had one. Was a late 80s model. The boxed type with that 2 tone paint. Like tan body and dark brown around the backend, top area, by the back glass if that makes sense. Folks were saying they got them for $900 or $1500 here and there, but the cheapest I found in deep south TX was like 5 grand. The hell is up with THAT $ht... Are they super rare now or something? Was thinking a p71 would be very good to have since it's got High performance parts and durable as hell. I'm not looking for pretty, I'm needing function without getting pulled over etc. I can do cosmetic crap way down the road. Folks saying they go 500k miles on original engines etc definitely caught my eye. I recently got cleaned out by my ex a year ago and this year of having NO CAR for the first time in 20 years, definitely opened my eyes to just how much a person needs one despite Uber existing. 😂 I figured these would be easy to work on, even tho I'm not a mechanic. I want that sense of pride of fixing something I've never worked on before. And figured I could build up my mechanical knowledge on the vic if I ever get one. I don't feel very confident messing with motors etc bc I've never really done it. The most I can do is plug in the obd2 scanner, read the code, go get the correct part. Problem is I don't know how to swap it out. Afraid IL break something and turn a $50 jib into a $500 one 😂 Sorry long post. Anyways, is there a Web page or something that u know of that u use to look for these cars ???

[@flofearless9173]

U got me hype to cop one of these man! Love the panther platform. Keep dropping great vids 👊🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@bstfordchannel923]

brother get one and make sure you drive it 1st and let it idle for a half hr and then purchase it.... They are not fast but cool to drive and easy to wrench on..

[@flofearless9173]

@@bstfordchannel923 most definitely appreciate your info! 👊🏾

[@maxie9506]

I got an 07 P71. I love it. Needed a new starter and flywheel but after that, everything else was routine. Speaking of rust issues, ive noticed on mine and other crown vics in passing that they get rust in specific areas. On the roof near the windshield and on the bottom panel just behind the back door. The single stage paint jobs on there are terrible.

[@bstfordchannel923]

Agree there WHITE single stage paint is the worst the black doese flake if you notice. Only the white it seems. Yeah they rust man it areas that you mentioned maxia great comment 07 vic i got you down

[@maxie9506]

@@bstfordchannel923 also funny you mentioned that because mine is white. Haha

[@gooddave330]

What other Transmissions fit into our ‘07’s?

[@jacobclinton9332]

i dont care what anyone says, the first gen areos are the best looking, and was my first panther car, they sounded wicked as hell too i loved my 92 crown vic lx

[@bstfordchannel923]

I do have one 4v 5 speed. If I can finish the thing i think I can make it more cool for people wanting to have one.... I just have to get it running

[@normanduke8855]

2003 MGM, silver birch with black ragtop/ 110,000 miles.

[@bstfordchannel923]

the Grand Marquis look GREAT in rag top vs the Lincolns 03 are sweet

[@edwardbreadman9473]

very. informative video - thanks - owned a 92 LX with 4.6. would not die. Only thing that got to it was the rusty frame. which you had mentioned.

[@bstfordchannel923]

You know you can slide a 03-up Panther Chassis on that car.. I have been debating to do mine, but the body of 96 isnt the greatest but i want to do it

[@poopsicle1629]

I just bought a 92 with 118k miles for 1200$ the frames nice to so that’s good to hear from you

[@dennisdavis2825]

I have two 03 vics one is a P71 the other is the civilian version and I could tell you for being the same make and model they’re very different cars!!

[@bstfordchannel923]

yes they are same parts wise, but a totally different feel i bet..I love this Dennis

[@ItsDaJax]

Big difference is tunes, and civvys normally don't have rear swaybars unless it's a lx sport.

[@joshcoleman2968]

Aye @dennia Davis you got any advice on the same model o3 p71?thinking on getting a tune up next and boost my horse power a lil

[@dennisdavis2825]

@@joshcoleman2968 personalize it and make it totally your own my friend!!

[@tkello001]

You definitely don't have to cut anything to replace rear shocks. Also, the S in Marquis is silent.

[@johnrambo5619]

2005 P71, 356k miles. Original engine and trans. I love how my year was a transition year, so some parts are from an 04, some were on 06+. Also the only year with an external radio antenna, for some unknown reason

[@bstfordchannel923]

yup lmao that puzzles all this that 2005 .. sound like you have a cool ride John...

[@johnrambo5619]

@@bstfordchannel923 found out from a ford engineer. The 03-04 cvpi had a lot of electrical interference from the engine, so in 05 they mounted it on the quarter panel. For the 2006 model year, they figured out that they just needed to add more grounds to it. Hence why 06+ have like 10, even the suspension is grounded.

[@ItsDaJax]

You have 1st or 2nd half of 05? second helf cvpi haa the maurader style airbox.

[@bstfordchannel923]

When you have time JOHN can you rate this exhaust sound on The Crown Vic kzbin.info/www/bejne/iamsh3mqf5aGa6M

[@silicon212]

@@ItsDaJax All 2004+ P71 have a cold air box that is based on the Marauder design. 2005.5s have plenty of advantages over 2005s in many areas - newest firmware for the DBW system, 31-spline rear axles, revised electrical system, others. I have a 2005.5 that was built in June of 2005; have had this car since early 2014 and it runs like a top. Despite the fact it has almost 300k miles on it now. I also swapped the instrument cluster for a 2006 (which needed a 2006 PCM to run it). Oh, and since it was built so late in the MY (June 28th), many of the factory installed parts on it sport 2006 part numbers.

[@desert_garage76]

I have had 6 of the crown Victoria police car, 98 through 05, I like the 01 better, drives different than my 98 does but still love my 98 and it has 116,000 miles

[@bstfordchannel923]

Its crazy that the cars are the same , but oddly many of them drive different from year to years..... happy holidays!

[@therepublicoftexas7068]

Got a 09 crown vic p71 today. Love it

[@bstfordchannel923]

Congrats on that bro! Man I want a new ride to but no room lol

[@bstfordchannel923]

When you have time rate this exhaust sound on The Crown Vic kzbin.info/www/bejne/iamsh3mqf5aGa6M

[@JPalm_93]

I myself have two 04 Vics a P71 with 340,000km and a P74 with 112,00kms.

[@bstfordchannel923]

Dang that 1 car went to the moon amd back then back again? keep it running brother..

[@dennisparker3786]

I own a 2010 P7B the last two years of the vic are the best they coast more up front but they all have cast iron Romeo blocks and F-150 transmission and there on the F-150 frame mine has the j-mode ( shift kit) it's set up for E-85 these are hard to find they where all city cop cars and are very fast not many made it the cops gave em hell .

[@bstfordchannel923]

you are correct there where plenty cabs made with the E85 set up. Man this was a Great comment by you Dennis . thank you for sharing this

[@princessbearpoker]

I have a 99 LX runs like a scalded ape. Replaced ball joints upper lower pitman arm the whole front end. Blackjack is worth it🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤❤❤❤

[@bstfordchannel923]

lmao thats dope lol ... I have to do my front end soon... I want to paint my cars also.... I have to get mt stuff right/.... Just so focus on other things but I have to get to it

[@TheGdiddy35]

My spring mounts were so rotted out on my rear end i had to replace it, frame seems pretty decent no rot but anyway. This is a 2005 LX vic not the cop or the sport so i had something like a 255 ratio rear end ratio on the gears i was able to install a 2013 rear end from the junk yard purely stating "2013 crown vic 373" This has added a nice lil kick to my pickup. Don't get me wrong the harder you push the car the slower it seems to go so don't beat your tranny up! Nice middle of the road peddle push and let the gearing take you there these are comfortable cruising cars not rockets, you throw yourself and your personal belongings in this ride talking 5 thousand pounds + in weight. Now i have the new springs and shock or struts whatever they are idc they look like shocks, the 373 ratio has thrown my speedo off about 10 mph on the low end 60 mph is really 50 and 110 mph i believe is really 90 mph. so that will be my next project on my vic but cheers to all you vic owners they aren't going to make them like this anymore and i mean well built, fully loaded, smooth ride on the cheap!

[@bstfordchannel923]

Sorry for the late reply dude... Well now i read this and YOU are correct .. Some how some vics just go slower when you step on it ( they have a smaller Tq converter vs the Lincolns and The GM which is crazy... I had tha same gear set and it was bad, but in the Lincoln it seem faster than my patrol car ( tq covertor ) I am loving you plans with the Vic heers to you to bro... I have to mention you in the next video!

[@JohnWilliams-bx2zs]

Great video. You mentioned you have the Town Car. I have a 2005 Town Car and I love it. Tell us about your Lincoln.

[@bstfordchannel923]

I had 2 towncars well # if you count the 2dr Mark 6 i had ( the box two dr Lincoln ). You have the Lincoln I need for sure John..

[@JohnWilliams-bx2zs]

@@bstfordchannel923 Well, then, go get ya one.

[@robertdiehl9003]

Excellent video... Spot on advice.

[@bstfordchannel923]

thank you for tyhis Robert . I was trying to cram all the info in a video (kinda hard to do ) so much stuff I missed...Thank you for the support on this subject bro!

[@Mapp2004]

I had a 1999 CVLX from 2007 to 2014. Loved that car. Drove it all over the east coast. Had mods for days, BBK 78MM throttle body and plenum, k&n CAI, superchips programmer, 373s with T-Lok, cross drill/ slotted rotors, duck tail, Mach 1 chin, full magnaflow full exhaust. Damn texting and driving impala driver ran into me at a traffic light, total lost 😞.

[@beaubridgeman5522]

Thank you for this video! I've owned 8 crown vics and grand marquis. Best cars I've ever owned for under 5k. Learned alot from this video, appreciate it! Thanks

[@bstfordchannel923]

When you have time rate this exhaust sound on The Crown Vic kzbin.info/www/bejne/iamsh3mqf5aGa6M

[@carlenger9707]

‘11 Grand Marquis with 160,000 miles, former rental car. One of the last ones they ever made, never given me a problem and looking at the carfax, never gave them a problem either.

[@bstfordchannel923]

wow now thats a cool story carl.. I need something like that... Nice cool and smooth a very good score you made with that car

[@LITTLE1994]

1st generation: 1979-1991 2nd generation: 1990-2002 (1992, but '90 for Town Car, despite 1998 updated the cars) 3rd generation: 2003-2011 (few P71s did manage to have 2012 year) The 1992-'97 Crown Vic is NOT first generation of the car. It's the original boxy ones with the "LTD/LTD Crown Victoria" name. Although that was the first to have just the "Crown Victoria" name, it's actually second generation. And what's best year? Difficult to say, as ALL model year Panthers cars are built tough thanks to body on frame, usually very reliable in good hands, and have a V8, although yes, some years are better than others. I think the final year (2011) is best because it's most updated version you can get while retaining the 1970s design, though '03 and newer are great choices. Worst? I'd say pre-'86 before EFI came through for the engines plus transmission issues. I do have a Crown Vic, and it is a 1989 LX ('88-'91 are best looking in my opinion). The LTD ones had a larger engine than the 4.6L Modular, the 5.0/5.8L Windsor, and sound cooler, but they are sadly even more underpowered than the later cars. But every model year can be modified to have excellent performance, regardless of what build they are, and the Ford is LEGENDARY in police and taxi use. 33 years, buddy.

[@302F15]

Ltd where not a solid Crown Victorias until 1992. It was sorta a Crown Vic lmao

[@halohunter5217]

I'd have a 2 door body on the newest frame. 4 door cars are lame.

[@bstfordchannel923]

in OUR hearts your statement is correct, but Crown vics only have 2 generation ( per Ford ) the Ltd was not a solid Crown Vic. Only the 92-up vic where the True vics per the name.. All of this is debatable the vic we speaking on that are really bad was 1992 and 2003 , but really many guys may have a GREAT running vic with the bad years i have mentioned. This for us to sit back and talk and learn more. i missed so many stuff this would been 20 mins worth of detailed stuff. Great comment by you here, i enjoyed this comment so much. And thats why i do the videos for the comment section.

[@LITTLE1994]

@@bstfordchannel923 Thank you, BST. I'm just trying to make a technical point, here.

[@kosycat1]

dude i had a 1998 and it had all the issues you mention. including the front ball joint. i was stopped luckily when it gave way..

[@bstfordchannel923]

Its good car still but those issues have to be tackled all at once its best to get the 04 and up Vic as a starting base but that 99 seams to run harder than most newer vics

[@kosycat1]

@@bstfordchannel923 it was a good looking car still running my 05 into the ground. 😎

[@mikecanam9477]

09 Crown Victoria 50,000 Love It!

[@bstfordchannel923]

got you down for another video mike! thank you for sharing this

[@bstfordchannel923]

When you have time rate this exhaust sound on The Crown Vic kzbin.info/www/bejne/iamsh3mqf5aGa6M

[@rm25088]

I am going to go look at a 2001 LX with 65k miles sunday. It looks pretty clean from the pictures. The leather interior is almost perfect. It is white with the those cool rims. I used to have a 2003 intercepter that I enjoyed. This 2001 looks so much nicer.

[@bstfordchannel923]

If the car is clean and you drive it and still like then buy it... Just have to drive it and take few corners you may or may not like the steering... But if the price is right then go for it dude..

[@rm25088]

@@bstfordchannel923 Yeah we will see what happens. I looked at a 2011 p71 down the street, but the rot was bad.

[@WJHandyDad]

I enjoyed the trip through history

[@PanzerPlatform]

5:19 Dang, you're about to get a bunch of new subscribers.

[@bstfordchannel923]

Thank you for the video and the support Handy Dad I had to give you some support. cause I honor what you do.

[@PanzerPlatform]

@@bstfordchannel923 Handy Dad is the Rodney Dangerfield of KZbin. He doesn't get the respect he deserves.

[@WJHandyDad]

my philosophy is we all help each other so all of our channels grow

[@PanzerPlatform]

@@WJHandyDad Interesting. I'm going to start doing that.

[@DMX-PAT]

I'm thinking you should do a video that's takes it all the way back to the Gen 1's (81-89) I.E. Original Lincoln Town Car...

[@bstfordchannel923]

I wanted to do that... And i will one day... I may do it once i get a older Lincoln

[@oliverw3646]

The rims on your 2004 look really good

[@bstfordchannel923]

Thank you just some $250 old rims Oliver... The car is lowered in the rear now...

[@oliverw3646]

@@bstfordchannel923 are you fixing up the aero too?

[@bstfordchannel923]

@@oliverw3646 yup doing the Aero and allm the cars at once ( such a bad move ) Oliver but that build will be cleaner than the turbo Crown Vic