Trim Report

Ford Crown Victoria LX1997

Includes:CROWNVIC|LX
$2,000
Starting From
29
Active Listings
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 29 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

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Max $12,980
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Where to Find Ford Crown Victoria LX

Location data for all 1997 Ford Crown Victoria trims combined

20States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 16% of listings are there. But with 20 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Ford Crown Victoria Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1997 Ford Crown Victoria trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 5 recalls and 316 complaints for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

5
Recalls
316
Complaints
9
Crashes
17
Fires
Recall Findings
08V0510002008-04-02
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.

AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.

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05V0860002005-14-03
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL, THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY CHAFE DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN IT AND A FLOOR PAN STIFFENING RIB, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY OCCUR.

THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY DEVELOP A "SPONGY" FEEL AND DROPS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY BE OBSERVED BENEATH THE VEHICLE. OVER TIME BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE COMPROMISED AND STOPPING DISTANCES COULD BE EXTENDED WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

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02I0030002002-15-10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

IN ORDER TO ENHANCE POLICE OFFICE SAFETY, MODEL YEAR 1992-2003 CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR (CVPI) VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH SHIELDS DESIGNED TO HELP PROTECT THE FUEL TANK IN HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES. FORD ALSO WILL BE OFFERING AN OPTIONAL TRUNK PACKAGE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF SHARP-EDGED, HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THESE VEHICLES.

SOME HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES HAVE RESULTED IN FUEL TANK PUNCTURES AND FIRES IN CVPI VEHICLES.

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03V4720002003-06-11
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK.

IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

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97V0240001997-04-03
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES. THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER CAN WEAR OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD.

EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE HOOD OPENING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 316 issues reported over 1 model years, engine and engine cooling problems are the most common for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine And Engine Cooling78
02Service Brakes, Hydraulic50
03Suspension44
04Fuel System, Gasoline22
05Vehicle Speed Control19
316 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Crown Victoria Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1997 Ford Crown Victoria trims

17–18mpg combined
·
15city
·
21-23hwy
·
$2,450-$3,950/yr

The 1997 Ford Crown Victoria delivers 17 to 18 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Crown Victoria - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Crown Victoria CNG - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel DriveNatural Gas
15 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Crown Victoria Police - Automatic 4-spd
17mpg
4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city21 hwy~$3,950/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LX compare to other Ford Crown Victoria trims?

with 29 listings tracked, the LX sits in a specific spot in the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria LX?

Budget for standard LX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 1997 has 5 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Ford Crown Victoria LX?

The best model year for the Ford Crown Victoria LX comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Ford Crown Victoria overview.

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