You don't see many companies take pride and put time into little things like this anymore. Now you'd get a piece of paper that says "Take a selfie with your new car and if you're lucky enough for us to retweet it we'll send you a QR code that gives you a 2 page manual on how to start the car and warns you not to drink the fluids."
+Mr Everything I think these older cars have way better engineering than the newer cars. The engineering in these new modern day cars are so stupid that they don't even come with a transmission dipstick anymore so it's impossible to change the ATF yourself. The dealership are the only ones with the tools to work on them. By the way this is an awesome video.
+Robert Di Giovanni That "No ATF Dipstick" is a reason why I'm NOT looking for a Caravan newer than 2007 for my mother. I want to change the ATF, darn it.
Weighs 4500lbs gets 13 mpg city on a good day only makes 150 horse power vinyl roof that cracked back in 94' instant death against any car that weighs even 3000lbs because "other cars are my crumple zone" even though that just means instant death.
@InfiniteMushroom Interesting story. Sure about the lock-up? I think for these full size Fords it is: Reverse: slush 1st: slush 2nd: slush 3rd: slush + lock-up 4th: lock-up. At least, that's in my '86 GM. Doubt CV's were different...
I have an '87 Crown Victoria and trust me it's exactly the same. The AOD transmission was great for reliability but until the torque converter locked up it was like trying to accelerate through oatmeal. Just very slushy transmissions. I also notice that they tend to try and get to 3rd gear as quickly as they can. If I accelerate moderately it'll hit 2nd gear at like 15 MPH and 3rd around 30 MPH, hold 3rd for a while, lock up the converter around 45 MPH and overdrive around 50. But accelerating feels something like "1...2...3...........Lockup......4.
A question I have is why could'nt Ford have a tilt wheel in the Mustang in 1990 but was available in the Crown VIctoria that same model year? My dad had a 1990 Mustang and 1990 Crown Victoria indentical to the one in the video!
Why did Ford stop building the best selling car ever , the Crown Victoria? Ford made a poor decision on that one That was what around 2010 ? They quit making these
Hey, did he say "5.0 Liter, V8 and 150 hp" ? When will Americans built better cars ? 1.8 Liter European cars have 150 hp ! Can somebody tell me when will American automakers make better cars ?
But this car had plenty of torque. Horsepower isn't everything. Jay leno had a car with only 100 horsepwer and 1000 ft lbs of torque and the cars was fast.
I have an '89 LX. Impractical to watch nowadays because this is from the early model Crown Vics, but '90 really was an improvement over the previous year in terms of safety due to the completely updated dashboard. As for the car itself, it is indeed comfortable to ride, but this vehicle (and the Caprice) was also a powerhouse for police and taxi cars. The 5.0L V8 unfortunately is very underpowered when stock, but it certainly does have torque.
+JustaKoreanGuy Remember the Windsor V8 was quite abit de-tuned from it's real power to make it more pleasent to drive as a big saloon car. It might not have been much on hp by todays standards (or even by the standards of 1990 I mean a Golf GTI coould just about get that with a 1.8 engine), but the torque is what would have made up for it I think, the pulling power would've probably been more than adequate for swift progress if not outright banshee or maintaining a high-speed. Plus a big V8 hums along at something like 1-1500rpm at 60-70mph on the highway so it's barely stressed at all so that what they were aiming for, comfortable and relaxed, if not rocketship driving, it is a mass-produced car for a wide range of people with different uses.
@@Samspianopage Yeah, it's a low RPM but adequate torque kind of car. That is part of the design, to give it comfortable performance to accomodate the soft ride. That is also what makes them have the gas mileage they have compared to other V8 cars. That low RPM keeps the fuel economy from being a total gas guzzler by then standards and also is in part why the motor on them are so durable. This also applies to the aero/whale generation Crown Victorias as well.
What dealers should have been told: "Did you know the panther platform Crown Victoria will continued to be made for several decades, and that even after they are not being made anymore, people will still be driving them for decades more?"
The headrests were LESS safe than the headrests in the 88/89 CV LX and Grand Marquis. The stereo was downgraded to 4 speakers from 6 with the Premium and High Level Sound System. In Canada, the rear defroster was standard as it was mandated. Bumper rub strips and guards and power door locks with power trunk release were standard. In Canada, the 351 was a $185 RPO. The Trailer Tow III Package was a $550 BARGAIN. They did not mention the available Insta-Clear windscreen, either.
Loved my 89 ltd. The look and feel of the big square body and the style was to cool. 150hp though so sad but I guess 180mpg was really good for a sedan in the 80’s I bet a gear head could get it around 220-250 though. New cars just don’t look cool to me
@@patcurrie9888 Not really. The became round in 1992. The 1989 and older had a square dash like that, but was taken from the original 1979 model, which looked thin and woody.
ugh the stupid people in the comment section going on about "Horsepower this! and Horsepower that!" this car had good torque for pulling around. Jay Leno had an old steamcar with only a 100 horsepower but 1000 foot Lbs of torque. That steamcar was fast and was able to keep up with traffic very well. Shows that horsepower isn't everything.
When he talked about those nitrogen shocks. I will tell you it did make those LX models ride great. These cars were easy to work on. The only real issue on some and particularly the color shown here was the painted peeled. Wait, then there was the antifreeze oil leak from the exhaust manifold, then the little rubber piece that broke for that cable that went from the throttle to the transmission, then the heater control cable,, then the plug into the alternator burned up, then the rear axle seals leaked, then the power windows stopped working. LOL But I still love these cars and currently own a 2011 Crown Victoria now. This 1990 and 1989 model were great.
I own a '98 Crown Vic LX, and I have to say - I've driven many cars, and this is easily the best ride. Bought it in June with 85,000 miles on it (previous owners didn't drive it much at all), and for a 16 year old car, it's outstanding. Aside from some mechanical issues that had to be addressed after buying it (regular maintenance, a blown ABS sensor, and a heater core problem - the latter of which was the most expensive fix), it runs like a dream. The V8 is silent during regular driving, but roars when you step the gas, which is awesome. Shitty gas mileage, yeah, but the price of gas tanked, and my last car didn't get great mileage either so it's not a concern right now. Exceptionally smooth and comfortable ride. The only underlying issue I've had with it is that the steering is very light and airy - it truly is a boat on wheels, turns are wide and slow. But I'm always the one that ends up driving people around when there's a group - can't beat the six-passenger seating, I can sit more people than some of my friends, who own SUV's. Aside from maybe modifying the engine for more power, the only thing I'm planning on doing to modernize it is throw in a new radio. That's really all it needs.
I always wanted to own a 88-91 but never did. I had a 87 and 93 Crown Vics. Now I have a 06 Grand Marquis. Since the Crown Vic and Marquis are long gone, this will be my last American car.
well what's to say in 21 years I have owned a few thousand Ford n GM cars n yes it's that many I used to buy n sell I had cars from 1966 to 1997 Ford was the best for me fords 5.0 motor was strong enough to pull what they are talking about because from 1983 -1991 they had a good 4 speed transmission without electronics's yet dead stop take offs had good torque to 35-45 mph n was also the same motor as mustang I found its not the house power that matters it's the torque that does n the last GM car that had the same power was the GM 425 motor with the turbo 400 transmission in 1980 when GM played with the 360 4-6-8 motor n the 4100 motor dropping the 400 transmission n used electronic torque lock transmissions it killed the power in GM full size cars then in 86 GM went back to using a 350 motor that put power back in to Cadillac full size cars but buick n chevy did have 350 motors just not the best torque in transmissions n let's just say Chrysler killed them self with the leanburn systems but in most all high speed chase movies its more popular to see a crown Vic or a Lincoln Town car than a caddy or Chevy or chrysler because Ford was a easy more powerfull car to Handel at this time I have 8 fords 4-85s a87 a88 2-89s but I do like fords 1985s the most but if you were to ask me if I would buy a Ford today the answer is no once Ford dropped the full size car line up crown Vic town car grand Marquis they lost me the last good Ford ended 2011 if I had to buy a car today it would be a Dodge charger only because it's the last one to look like a real car take the name's off most cars today you couldn't tell them a part they all have the same look just different prices
Me gusta el carro un Ford LTD Crown Victoria 1990; parecido al qué tiene Erasmo Padilla (José José); le hizo competencia al Chevrolet Caprice Classic; un excelente automóvil; la última edición del Ford LTD Crown Victoria; saludos y buenos días.
I had a 94 Lincoln Town Car. I loved that car. Btw i was 21 years old at the time. I was the only one among my friends who had a car large enough to transport us all to and from the clubs. My friends referred to my car as "The great white whale". I still miss that car. Rear wheel drive, v8 engine, and body on frame construction!
اذا انت بالسعوديه دلني على واحد يبيع قطع غياره عجزت احصلها هنا لو عندك تلفون او رقم اكون شاكر لك جزيل الشكر حتى اللي معي نظيف لكن خارجيا فقط ميكانيكا يبي له شغل واجد
5:09 A key reason NOT to buy is the instrument panel. This horizontal speedometer makes absolutely no sense, 'cause the numbers are too close together in the range of usable speeds, making them difficult to read. Excellent car, though.
Standard halogen headlights? Well ofc you wouldn’t put tungstens in. And I mean LEDs were not nearly bright enough to be headlights back then, and I doubt they’d brag about having halogen over HID metal halides. It was weird how he phrased that.
you can make more horsepower in these 5.0 v8s right? it would be nice if someone replied. im looking to get an LTD for my first car. i want the luxury, and a good amount of HP. 250-350 is what im thinking.
@anandecy3035 Thats true but the people who bought a Lexus or Mercedes were paying extra for that power. A Lexus LS400 was over $40,000 and the Crown Vic was about half that. They're not in the same category, and are not competing for the same buyers. So you can't compare them
They said the core buyer was older at the desk, not all older buyers are going to retirement villages, folks back then and a few under 55 appreciated a quiet, comfy V8 ride. You'll get there some day.
@@patcurrie9888 I was just kidding. a friend of mine had one. they ride and drive nice. and with that 302 under the hood, go fast parts are readily available
