2004 Ford Crown Victoria

$2,900

from

listings

$3K–$12K

price range

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Low$2,900

High$11,719

From$2,900

Avg Mileage168,750 mi

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Sourced from 8 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of Aug 2026

2004 Ford Crown Victoria Trims

All Trims Combined

From$2,900

$3K–$12K

8 listings168,750 avg miles

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Ford Crown Victoria Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 137 complaints for the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

137

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V8610002015-22-12

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.

A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

05V2060002005-09-05

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

ON CERTAIN POLICE INTERCEPTORS (CVPI) AND COMMERCIAL HEAVY DUTY (TAXI) VEHICLES, AT EXTREMELY HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES, THE SOUND INSULATING PANEL, LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE UNDERBODY, COULD SAG AND POSSIBLY CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 137 issues reported over 1 model years, exterior lighting problems are the most common for the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Exterior Lighting59

02Electrical System,exterior Lighting17

03Steering14

04Wheels7

05Engine And Engine Cooling5

137 total across 1 model years (2004–2004)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Crown Victoria Fuel Economy

14–18mpg combined

12-15city

17-23hwy

$3,150-$4,200/yr

The 2004 Ford Crown Victoria delivers 14 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 Police - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Crown Victoria CNG - Automatic 4-spd

14mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel DriveNatural Gas

12 city17 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2004 Ford Crown Victoria

20States

41%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 16%, with options spread across 20 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

816%

FLFlorida

714%

GAGeorgia

510%

CACalifornia

510%

OROregon

48%

DCWashington DC

36%

NDNorth Dakota

24%

COColorado

24%

PAPennsylvania

24%

DEDelaware

12%

MDMaryland

12%

IDIdaho

12%

ILIllinois

12%

NCNorth Carolina

12%

AZArizona

12%

NV1

WA1

SCSouth Carolina

12%

OHOhio

12%

OK1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2004.

2004 Ford Crown Victoria Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria?

You'll get between 14 and 18 MPG combined from the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems top the list with 137 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.