The Differences Between a 2002 and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria P71

Today we cover some of the key differences between first and second generation crown victorias, some minor differences and some bigger ones
hopefully soon ill be getting my hands on a full supercharger kit, then we'll really be playing with fire

[@MrRandomReviews]

No one: Scotty kilmer viewers: "iTs CaLlEd a TaChOmEtEr" RPM Gauge > tachometer

[@thepillowmafia7981]

Lol Scotty is triggered because you bought a crown Vic instead of Toyota celica

[@dominicanadrenaline7708]

Mr Random Reviews what did you do with your old black crown Vic? I just saw one just like it in Miami

[@grmrpr2003]

I'd like to see you install an aftermarket RPM Gauge on the 2002 .

[@silverrain99205]

Mr Random Reviews it is called a tachometer dumbass.

[@zekeholloway4413]

it is called a tachometer tho...

[@nickys1008]

I think the reason your horn sounds like that is because one of the horns stopped working. They have a dual note horn system, your low note seems to be broken

[@MyOtherCarIsA15MinuteCity]

I was thinking the same thing. A good example of a functioning horn on an ‘02 Crown Victoria can be found on Saabkyle04’s channel. In his “Short Takes” video, he honks the horn at the 0:59 mark. It’s got the same high tone, but also has that low tone this one is missing.

[@soco13466]

Mine is a 2 tone, a 2000.

[@patriot9455]

I saw a train horn for a motorcycle. it would fit inside the hood of my CV ... I live in a railroad town, imagine how much fun I could have late at night, scaring people at the railroad crossings.

[@zekeholloway4413]

yeah almost every car has a low and hi tone horn that's why this one sounds weird only the hi tone is working.

[@DirtyDanMunicipalMan]

Great vid but you missed some huge details. The 98-02 Vic’s have a different frame and suspension setup then the 03+ cars. In the 2003 the Crown Vic’s got rack and pinion steering and hydro formed frames for better performance. The 98’-02’ cars have the old school recirculating ball gearbox steering. That’s the biggest difference between those 2 cars. Edit: grammar

[@jwelchon2416]

I have the gearbox on my Marquis. I think I prefer it as rack and pinion seals often leak. I don't know about Fords but I know Honda's sure do.

[@DirtyDanMunicipalMan]

JWelchon the racks are pretty good on these cars, I’ve not heard heard of many issues with them. Edit: typo

[@ToyotaNutjob]

@@jwelchon2416 lol dumbass

[@oOgy172]

@@DirtyDanMunicipalMan didn't the recirculating ball steering have rust issues?

[@thepillowmafia7981]

I’m jealous because I love the crown Vic and I think that they’re awesome and I’d really like to own one but I’m only 13

[@normanduke8855]

Start saving money NOW. Mow lawns, shovel snow. Get a job when you can get working papers (15). You'll be ready to go when you get your drivers license.

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

@@normanduke8855 definitely perfect first car and cheap

[@clevelandhilliard596]

Put money on the bank for repairs. O own a 206 civilian model and the dashboard panel went dark while I was driving on the interstate at 80 MPH. Hard to find a replacement

[@Titans2138]

@@clevelandhilliard596 It's not that hard, even rockauto sells them for few hundred dollars or you can mail it to someone who repairs those. I wnat to get my blank odometer fixed but I don't want to be without a car for 3 days and only if I can figure out what the actual mileage is otherwise it's pointless to fix it.

[@agentglock19]

Lol a crown vic was my first car... still have it and still love it!

[@BlueOvals24]

Totally going for an '06+ more power, better suspension, better transmission. Every positive thing you gave to the '02 was very minor like the dimmer switch and shifter linkage. I do agree the throttle by cable is better though.

[@ChironIV]

Mr. Random: “The transmissions in crown vics are very durable” Also Mr. Random: “Crown vics have horrible transmissions.”

[@brianskinner4328]

I would keep it somewhat stock. No drive by wire. Also makes it easier to bleed coolant when serviciservicing

[@Anon1mous]

I’ve owned a 00, 05 and 07. Favorite is 07 by far.

[@commonsenceaintsocommonnom1496]

Why is the 07 ? I have 1

[@jwelchon2416]

Great video!! I had been shopping for new cars and ran across a 2000 Grand Marquis owned by the fabled little old lady. It's just like new and I saved myself about 40 grand.

[@elppedro77]

The RPM display is referred to as the tachometer.

[@blackericdenice]

elppedro77 It display the rpm.

[@blgarage9519]

elppedro77 or you know...an RPM display.

[@eriv4735]

elppedro77 You are absolutely correct..yet another example of how LITTLE this guy knows about cars 😂

[@zekeholloway4413]

@@eriv4735 yeah plus he's complaining that their gear selectors shift different, saying it's the transmission's fault, but in '05 they changed the column shift mechanism to a much better design, the older design that ford has used forever had issues with shift tube bushings, and these bolts backing out over time which cause the shift lever to become loose and sloppy over time.

[@SaltyNationalist]

I think Pedro is a Scotty Kilmer fan.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@amyanderson4522]

I have a 03 it's like a combination of the 2

[@PBYblackcat]

Amy Anderson I’ve got an 03 marauder, it’s like a hodgepodge of all crown Vic’s, grand marquis, p71s, and a little mustang mach one sprinkled in where it counts

[@amyanderson4522]

@@PBYblackcat always loved the boats learned to drive in a ford county station wagon

[@t.j.softich2553]

Bought my 2010 CVPI with carpet floors, dual spotlights, and factory cruise control 😉

[@aspieotaku3580]

Good cheap classic ya got grats

[@B3burner]

5:00 - I have to laugh at myself. The first day I brought my CVPI home, I thought the headlight dimmer wheel was one of those headlight sentinel controls, and that the wheel controlled how many minutes the headlights stayed on before shutting off on their own! 🤣 So here I am, excited as hell about testing it out, after the sun went down, and I’m in the garage with the headlights on, engine off, doors locked, keys in my pocket, cellphone stopwatch app going; waiting to see how long it would take for them to go off on their own! 🤦‍♂️ Well, I waited and watched them for five minutes- like a frickin’ cat staring at a mouse hole- and nothing happened. Good thing after 5 mins I went back, unlocked the door and shut them off myself. Imagine if I had just gone in the house assuming they’d turn of eventually? (Well... I suppose they would have automatically turned off sometime in the middle of the night. I think they call that a dead battery!)

[@bloodbathory4055]

Time to sleep Wait ... Random posted Well work can wait.

[@thekreal8703]

Cutting the orange wire on that radio install saved my ass. Thanks mrrandom

[@timothyantoine914]

Seems like you missed one of the biggest differences . Rack and pinion . 2003 it was upgraded and improved the handling by leaps and bounds . I drove CV and GM for 25 years as a cab driver starting with the 92 model . Best one I had was a 2005 , newest was a P71 , 2007 . 05 was Grand Marquis with bench seat 07 was Bucket seats , not nearly as comfortable .

[@alb12345672]

I prefer the older truck style steering. Guess what goes on a big truck today?

[@nismo2070]

I own a 2002 Crown vic and a 2002 Mustang GT. They have throttle cables and I'm very happy about that. I hate the throttle response with the electronic throttle bodies.

[@infinity3jif]

i'll take the 06+ any day, i prefer the updated steering/rack and pinion set up, the earlier models had sloppy steering/steering box

[@jacobmoon6191]

I agree on that I have a 01 and it so slopy 😂

[@zekeholloway4413]

yeah, plus in 2003 they did major updates to the suspension to make them less floaty

[@captaincobb8146]

I love my 2007 Ford Crown Victoria P71! Today it is in outstanding shape. Even though it has 185,504 miles and 6,136 idle hours. Over the last five years I've owned it, I have rebuilt the transmission at a premium Speed Shop for $3.8K. Water pump, alternator, starter, rear axels, and rear wheel bearings, all with lifetime warranties. Intake manifold, injectors & coils. This car sat in a body shop for a very long time. The front and back doors on the passenger side do not match the vin#. No frame rust, but my next project is to replace both front quarter fenders and a new paint job (it is white, so it will stay white. Right after I had a new set of "W"(168mph) rated tires installed. I took her out for a run. Yes, the P71 isn't the fastest thing off the line, but at 155mph she makes you feel like you're only doing 40mph. She just sets down on the road and goes, All around my neighborhood people have these new cars and SUVs, yet I know, for a fact, that I could chase each and every last one of them right down into the junkyard and still drive away. Not even these newer cop SUVs/Trucks would stand a chance in a durability test. It is truly the beast of beasts. I'm so proud to be the owner of such a clean example of the 07 Crown Vic P71

[@SIX4TALL]

I hate how you cant install the 98-04 crown vic wheels on the 05-11 vics without adapters due to the Wheels Sitting flushed in the wheel wells

[@tripsquared_greenworks]

Ive got a 2004 and I really like it. Its my first Crown Vic. Ive put 50k on it and bought it for $600 with 100k on the od.

[@street1cred]

lol. I own a '03 and things are going to start happening. but, I am still happy.

[@BigMentoEnergy]

The rear ends might be totally different. Check the axle codes on the door stickers. Edit: It's also worth noting that these are both too early to get the bigger brakes Crown Vics got in '09.

[@admaninc0rperated]

That might explain how ridiculously long my front brakes have held up on my 2010. I bought pads for it maybe 2 years ago thinking I was going to need to replace & going on 3+ years which I haven't needed to replace since I bought it!

[@BigMentoEnergy]

@@admaninc0rperated Probably. Lol. I've got an '09 CVPI and an '06 Grand Marquis. I've been thinking of upgrading the brakes on the Mercury.

[@phogandivephogandive3885]

FYI, Brakes are exactly the same size from 03 to 11, only 'size' difference from earlier 98 to 02 years is rear disks are solid instead of vented.

[@soco13466]

I bought a 2000 model. It still has the shotgun holder in the trunk. It pulled to the right. I checked for looseness of the wheels, vertically, horizontal, nice and tight. Had it aligned, tracks straight. They had replaced the headlights, aimed way too low. I didn't have a wrench to fit. I bought a flat head 6mm bolt, with the hex socket. I spun a not all the way on, snugged it with a 10mm box end wrench, then added a washer and another nut to secure it to the wrench. I had to cut the excess length. It fits the adjusters. So far, so good, it drives nice and solid, corners without body roll. It's a silver car, I think it was originally a state trooper car, but was sold by Greenville County. The guy who sold it to me decided to sell, because his son kept getting tickets.

[@christopherschnell1833]

I Have a 2010 CVPI SAP with 66766 on the odometer and 280 idle hours, it was delivered from Texas and was a CBP car,but has no owners manual when should I have the transmission serviced? Is it now or never? The fluid is clean but over the full mark

[@flyer2359x]

You should get the trans serviced ASAP and every 30k thereafter. Don't do a flush, just a normal service which is a trans fluid change (not flush), clean pan and filter change. The 2009 to 2011 Vics have Mercon LV and are considered "lifetime" fluid which is BS and just causes premature trans failure.

[@YipperX5]

My 03 has the 06 style dimmer. I kind of like the little toggle switch instead, might try to convert it to that, I don't know if the previous owner did a swap or not.

[@tooslow01]

The difference in the gear shifter operation, smoothest/roughness etc, is due to the updated column design in the upper steering column in the 06, has nothing to do with the transmission.

[@zekeholloway4413]

thank you! that is what i was saying!! it is a better design because the older design ford used forever had issues with shift tube bushings and sometimes these 2 torx screws under the dash that connected the shift linkage would come out over time and both issues would cause the shift lever to either be very loose or sloppy.

[@Rawmilkandzerchers]

This is a great, in depth review. Thanks, Mr. Random

[@claytonportwood2953]

I like the older gauge cluster. Older ones has a volt meter gauge. New ones just have a light that comes on but if your alternator goes out by time the light comes on your car is dead. The older ones if the alternator goes out you can see it on the volt gauge and get somewhere to pull off too before it dies.

[@clevelandhilliard596]

Do anyone have a problem with the dash panel going out . like wtf. I like my C.V. but just can't wait to see what it's going to need next. I have 2006 civilian model.

[@hotrodray6802]

Wrong. When alternator voltage falls below battery voltage the light comes on INSTANTLY. It's called differential potential. You're more likely to see a red light pop on before you ever devert your vision to the gauge needle. I have warning lights on all my cars (some with gauges too) as well as on my oil pressure systems, which also have a redundant 100 db beeper. Saved one engine so far.

[@sr212787]

In your opinion, which 92 and up round body Crown Victoria is most similar to the boxxy 1990 LTD Crown Victoria LX? I'm looking for a newer one too make look just like my older one. The 98 seems pretty close.

[@msmeyersmd8]

My Mom is giving me her 2004 Lincoln Town Car with

[@theawesomemsn515]

Michael Meyers they all have air suspension, the grand marquis, town car and all non fleet crown vic’s. take care of it! what a lovely ride

[@msmeyersmd8]

The Awesome MSN Thanks, my friend. I will.

[@aliengoth]

Let's be honest here the 2006 is way better it's got more horsepower more torque better suspension etc.

[@commonsenceaintsocommonnom1496]

07 is better

[@gnkpowerdroid9496]

Commonsenceaintsocommonnomo 1 it’s not always reliable though

[@Mr-gb1ob]

2000 is best

[@AMV12S]

I never understand why is needed a tachometer on a automatic car...you can't chose when change the gears, so what difference makes?

[@jacoby1234ification]

Thinking about putting a TCI transmission in my current Lincoln town car 04

[@Olawz]

This video was EXTREMELY helpful thank you. I'm getting one for free soon that was well taken care of but I've always been an import guy. Thank you for so much detailed info.

[@jameslaiola4976]

Sir. Thank you. You have the best video out here. I only like drive by cables. Thank you so much. You saved me 2000 bucks. Happy New year

[@jameslaiola4976]

Sir. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I appreciate this. I only like to use drive by cable cars. I don't like the drive by wire option. I appreciate your video Sir. Thank you so much. Im purchasing a 98

[@encinobalboa]

Adding cruise control in an 06 and up is easy as getting the option turned on in the PCM and installing a cruise control steering wheel.

[@frederickbehn5610]

If the car does not have the actual P71 in the vin does that mean it not a police issue vehicle, if so what does a regular crown Vic hive instead of the P71?

[@jamesdoakes555]

Frederick Behn civilian crown Vic's generally are p73/p74

[@6lxuis]

Where can you buy it at???just asking any suggestions for high school car??

[@JOHNSMITH-dc6lr]

Which has more power 98-11? I always have ignition coil failures all my vix

[@hotrodray6802]

#1 I'd rather have junkyard motor craft coils than new chinesium. #2 bad coils are usually a result of bad spark plugs... Too wide of gaps over heating the coils. Use good plugs gapped correctly. Just like the bad plugs ruining the carbon core plug wires. Weakest link dies first.

[@blackericdenice]

Y did u remove the horn?

[@j.m.74]

I have a 98 Vic, and have to say, the horn on your '02 sounds like a clown car compared to mine. On the other hand, mine doesn't have heated mirrors or a lockeing fuel door. Also, about 2/3 of the instrument cluster lights seem to be burned out, part of the slider for selecting which mirror you want to adjust is broken, so it doesn't lock into place, & it has the Ford infamous issue with the windshield wipers parking upright when they are switched off.

[@jolomagg6139]

Mr Random how do you replace the fuel door button?

[@BLACKEDOUTVIK]

Bro if you put a dry cold air intake it'll work on the newer crown Vic I have the 2011 and it works great on it but if I throw the oiled cold air filter on it it'll throw the wrench light

[@AvenueD417]

The 02 did not come with the tall antenna, only the 05 came with it

[@street1cred]

That panel was probably swapped...

[@wesleyfaust2573]

I have a 2004 Crown Victoria and need a transmission. What years are compatible with 2004?

[@hotrodray6802]

Each year is computer unique

[@The_Inspiration_86]

Forgot about da rim offsets & dat rack & pinion was introduced for da '03 model year which made da steering wheel a shit ton heavier to turn. '02 & down can literally be drivin wit a pinky thanks in part to dat linkage steering.

[@dc_dial]

I got a 2003 with no rev limiter I love it

[@DoctorHouston]

92-98 was first generation if u dont count LTD

[@somebodysomeone8213]

92-97

[@Yophillips3272]

Why I don't like drive by wire, because my crown vic pedal would get "stuck" and would try to kill me.

[@hotrodray6802]

Replace the faulty unit. Smh

[@Yophillips3272]

​@hotrodray6802 I took the pedal apart and cleaned the sensor that fixed it not sure if it'll do it again though. The pedal at the time was like $400 or something ridiculous.

[@jimmy_iKoN]

So what is the best year crown Vic made?

[@commonsenceaintsocommonnom1496]

07!

[@joegoins9894]

I got a 2002 black us gov Vic

[@stittshall1197]

I like the 05-up steering wheels now I don't care about the gauge cluster but the rpm models are nice.

[@ThomasFG]

Does the 02'/03' model year Crown Victoria's use ford's older dual fan setup ? Primary mechanical/electronic clutch fan with a secondary electric fan further behind

[@ThatWolfWithShades]

Just an electric one from what I can tell from my own.

[@hotrodray6802]

My 02 is only electric. The mechanicals didn't pull enough air at idle so they added an electric supplement. Then later models electric only.

[@toddsonic]

The older has more options, 2003-11 have a far superior suspension in my opinion. They drive differently, the newer cars don't wander as much (quite noticeable on gravel) and the turning radius is smaller. If I had the time and money a suspension swap onto a older car would be the ultimate.

[@zacharydavis4341]

Could you fit an 2009 p71 engine into a 2002 p71? Would you only have to change the throttle body?

[@hotrodray6802]

Bunch of stuff different.

[@jackadams4825]

hey mr random i live in florida and was wondering if your selling any crown vic p71s

[@InvincibleRage]

I love my 06 P71, black on white. It has the transmission to handle my aggressive driving, and it was the first year after Ford fixed all the electrical issues on older models, fuel tank issues, rims bending since 06 and up was new steel rims, and also the Kevlar bullet proof doors being an option, which my car has as a plus. You can check it out on my Instagram. instagram.com/invincible_rage I hope you like the ride Mr. Random. I call it "The White Stallion" because it's a unicorn and rare. I bought it for around $3000 in great condition with the rare low miles 104,334 and low idle hours (971 hours) from a body shop that was using it as their office vehicle for getting parts and transporting paperwork. It used to be a Highlands County Sheriff's Department patrol car here in Florida. It has had its issues along the way now that I put miles on it. Nothing on the engine. Except for the usual intake manifold leak, which is causing a bad idle, stalling, and trouble codes on the throttle body, like a rev limit, because of the leak to protect the engine. But the leak is so small, it only leaks down to the minimum cold fill level on the reservoir. Which means a simple coolant leak sealer will fix it. I'll let you guys know if the sealer fixes the issue in the future. Also, the usual parts that break on these cars finally broke after 15 years, but I fixed it and it is still going strong, engine running great, other than a little rough idle from the coolant leak causing a vacuum, but even with the leak still strong at 134,000 and some miles and idles hours still low (1167 hours). I'm pushing it to 500,000 miles and beyond, as far as it can go. These cars were built to last. To bad manufacturers don't build cars that last like this anymore, unless your name is Toyota. I mean Ford cars don't have the same reputation they use to, like the Panther cars.

[@TacticalBarberJay]

The 2002 CVPI horn has the same EXACT sound as the Mazda3, 😂

[@TheAceKannon]

Jared Scott cuz Mazda has been Fords mistress since the 90’s

[@Kuson2]

thats because his 2002 horn is broken lol

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Ive got a '04 and it has the wheel adjuster for the dash lights

[@stocksj]

What about the rack and piñon steering?

[@jonathandorado8882]

Dooode. I bought a crown Vic today!

[@vbideogaming]

What does the 2 and the 1 stand for on the gear shift labels after Drive?

[@zekeholloway4413]

second or first gear, respectively. i put it in second if im going down a steep hill and want more engine braking, helps save brakes.

[@djturnz]

What does it take for the 2002 to get it to the 250hp of the 2006?

[@Thomas63r2]

The only real difference on the 250 hp CV is that it uses the air box off the Marauder. It has more plenum volume and the snorkel size at the core support is twice the size. I found one at the junkyard for $18

[@drezzy2747]

The 2005 CVPI was the ONLY Crown Vic that was made with an antenna on the qtr panel. It was also placed only on the passenger side. Cool vid tho....

[@robertmoreno14]

I don’t believe the 02s had antennas in the rear trunk area, they were integrated into the rear windshield. An 05 grand marquis did have an antenna mounted in the rear passenger trunk area, i don’t know about the 05 vic though.

[@jonathanadams5452]

I have a 2008 crown vic with factory cruise control and heated mirrors also have oem keyless entry and I'm going to add adjustable pedals and optional traction control on and off switch

[@hotrodray6802]

IMO traction control sucks in slippery weather. Makes it difficult to control a acceleration.

[@jonathanadams5452]

@hotrodray6802 that's why I'd like to have the option to turn it on/off when I choose.

[@matthewhanna9835]

Love my 2004, and always getting notes on my window asking if it's for sale

[@hpowlman9114]

I’ve seen online 2010 and 11 don’t have the transmission problem

[@eriv4735]

It’s all in the maintenance

[@hey_neighbor]

Any difference between the Crown Vic and Marauder?

[@martinmartinezjr8055]

ThatGuyNamedNick for starters... the engine on a Marauder is a intech 32 valve 4.6L... cobra engine

[@treykashflow6183]

02 Vic all day. Also like the interior color. Seems newer models only come with black or that tan. Only thing is older suspension might be a negative

[@frankietroff1921]

Also the 28 spline vs 31 spline rear end

[@corystegman9422]

Your 02 Crown horn has two horns making a loud tone...one of your horns is not working, check that.

[@stittshall1197]

Your really making me want to get an older model now UPDATE never mind I have to get a newer one now believe I dog the hell out of my van as it is I'm surprised it still runs for a Chrysler.

[@eddieotero2726]

Love these cars... Thanx for the video

[@artvazquez7700]

Can I put on the dash gages with the rpm from the 2006 to the 2002 ?

[@hotrodray6802]

Difficult

[@tartaruszelus5473]

I once had a 1997 that was built for off roading it had skid plates a slight lift ect. It was 721$ but that was back when 2k would get you anything you wanted at a state auction. Now you need 10k to even play even the old vics go for 3.5+ that is if you can even find one at auction anymore I miss the old 80s diplomat with the 440 and the caprice And the 1996 c9 caprice with the corvette lt1 and electronic Speedo that car was ill

[@Tylerps3ayer]

I have an 04 interceptor and there is a mix between both the engine is the same as the 02 but a few things are like the 06

[@doke5851]

I really love watching this guy's videos. But the Cobra emblem on the side of the crown vic looked a little ridiculous.

[@RJ-vb7gh]

I have the 2003 P71... It has the Aluminum matrix drive shaft rated to 150 MPH and the newer front suspension... It also lacks the top speed limiter the 2005's and up have (when they deleted the aluminum matrix drive shaft). And yes the '03 was the one that exploded when hit in the rear. They left the console in and the emergency rear yellow light bar for my safety. The trans is a little sluggish but shifts solidly. I sometimes drive fast, but don't do burnouts or race... it's fine for an older guy like me. Ford just replaced the LCM in my car for free. So yes the 03 was the worst Interceptor when it was new, but it had the most recalls and fixes. On the downside for my 2003 it weighs in at 5945 lbs and gets pretty crappy city gas mileage. and it has 15 less HP stock than the 2004 and up... But the '03 is still fast and it has a theoretical top end of 150, not the computer limited 130 MPH. Also on the downside the '03 has a ridiculous warm up cycle, where it races lie crazy to preheat the cats for a few minutes. Then it takes another minute or two to properly pressurize the lifters on cyl 4 in cold weather. The better the oil, (higher film strength) the longer it takes to charge up the lifter. After about 5 minutes... the engine is smooth as silk. (Ever wonder why cops never turned their old P71's off?) With the stock rear and stock Goodyear tires, my car won't move in snow. And some fat cop crushed the hell out of the driver's seat padding. Lastly the steering might be just a little too responsive. As to radio reception, the antenna in the rear window is only marginal at best and the factory radio is nothing to brag about. On the up side... the car loves to sit in bumper to bumper traffic and idles forever without any issues with it's coolers and the car has no issues playing in the fast lane with exotic sports cars. The ride is a little harsh but in turns it handles like it's on rails. And at 3 tons, short of a tank, this is about as safe as a car gets. So, I like my P71, even though I hate it's fuel mileage... It's a nice car for someone who wants performance but doesn't fit into a tiny sports car. And it's a really tough car. But if you really value ride and comfort and fuel economy go with the civilian model.

[@soco13466]

Mine, a 2000, shows 3700 lbs curb weight.

[@Thomas63r2]

The 5934 is not the actual weight of the car - that is the gross vehicle weight rating when fully loaded with people and gear. Depending if you still have push bars or other options your car should weigh less than 4,000 lbs

[@RJ-vb7gh]

@@Thomas63r2 The P71s have a beefed up frame and heavy doors, but I otherwise couldn't explain the extra ton over the standard Crown Vic, your explanation makes a lot of sense, thank you.

[@Thomas63r2]

Its a common mistake for people to see the GVWR and think that is the car's unladen weight. Just take it across the certified weight scales in your city, usually cost $10 to $15 for an official weight certificate. I have used certified weight scales when setting up drag cars, most operators will even allow you to place just the front wheels and just the rear wheels on the scales so that you can verify the weight distribution front to rear. I am not aware of different part numbers for either the frame or the doors - they are the same.

[@sportymobin8273]

does the 2006 civilian Crown Vic have the same transmission

[@drezzy2747]

Yes they do.. but the CVPI trans is tuned by its computer to shift faster. Also known as aggressive shifting. So you can put a P71 trans in a Civilian P74(LX model) and the P74 computer will have it drive like your old trans.

[@phogandivephogandive3885]

@@drezzy2747 It's nearly the same, civvy transmission has a shorter tailshaft to go with the longer steel driveshaft, P71's get longer tailshafts and shorter aluminum driveshafts, P71's also get slightly smaller, higher stall torque converters, 11.25" diameter instead of 12".

[@MichaelSmith-qw3is]

2002 ford crown vict police interceptor up 140MPH????

[@street1cred]

When new.

[@lennysantucci2177]

I have a 2001 Grand Marquis with no antenna it's in the rear window also you ca put 2006 police interceptor wheels on the 2002 it's a huge improvement

[@jameshetfield7156]

Good Video, Ready for the trans swap vid!

[@kamranetemad4968]

2002 might have been a detective car i am guessing. Looks loaded.

[@nelsonlondono6025]

The 05s were the game changers

[@jojo-ml8ii]

Love your vids bro.

[@slyane7320]

Panther platform is strong, but...the Marauder is the top...4.6 DOHC all aluminum V8,top shelf suspension, 3.73 traction lock rear, brembo breaks all around, specially collaborated aode automatic transmissions, you can build any Panther to the level of a Marauder...

[@rickydavis5541]

The 05 or newer fixed the engine issues

[@TheCohenGarage]

4r70w is actually pretty stout. With jmod, converter, and cooler, people are putting 600 through them and into the 9's. I currently have about 450 ftlbs to the tire through a 4r70w and it loves it. Now what the 70w hates is downshifts. Great for digs. rolls and manual downshifts, not good.

[@HolyBaconLord]

Also note the frame and front suspension are completely different between the cars.

[@MONICAJIMENEZ-qj2oe]

Very good

[@imserious2187]

what size are those wheels on the 06?

[@MrRandomReviews]

18s....you can fit 22s without any issues too

[@somebodysomeone8213]

17" stock

[@zekeholloway4413]

8:15 your horn sounds like that because the low side horn is broken. there are 2 horns a low tone and a hi tone, when they combine they sound better.

[@thutch558]

FRONT SUSPENSION IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT AND SO IS THE FRAME IN FRONT.

[@joshuaferrier6685]

I have a 2011 and it’s has heated mirrors and cruise control on the steering wheel

[@drstevenbrule]

05s have whip antennas too for some reason

[@maxidaka]

The antenna on 06 is in the rear window

[@antmx-5191]

this dude reviewing completely different models of course its gonna be different

[@hotrodray6802]

Youve got one dead horn. Buy the train horns👍 My 02 has antenna in the glass. Soundproofing... Its no Town Car. Not even close. Ride... Its no Lincoln. Ive had TCs since 90. 98+ AC and heat sucks compared to 90-97 Panther cars. Ive been around a bunch of them. If I find a low mileage 99-04 TownCar Ill buy it. Thanks 👍😎