What to Look For When Buying a Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 

"They are, however, more durable than the Trojan responsible for my last kid's birth." God DAMN Random a straight savage lmao, rest in peace his kid haha

I notice how people talk about transmission problems in these cars while they film themselves beating the shit out of the car

No worries for me I have a Mercury Grand Marquis.

On a scale of 1 to 10, this video is an ELEVEN. Can't wait to purchase my first Vic...hopefully sooner rather than later. Great video.

Just bought mine today because of your videos! I got a 2010!!

If you're buying straight from a PD/auction higher mileage might actually be better as fleet management may have fixed a lot of these things. I had an 09 CVPI got it with 44k miles and nearly all of those issues you mentioned happened before 85k.

Because of you, I actually got myself a P71!! I keep finding new things about it and everyone I know loves it!! 👌😎

I really appreciate you, I’m getting my first 1999 crown Vic this month and this was very informative, gain a lot of knowledge and feel comfortable on getting one.

This was a great video. Covered EXACTLY the things I wanted to see prior to looking at my first Crown Vic. You're a charasmatic, funny and informed content creator. Consider me subscribed!

Shucks man, I'm a hardcore Chevy man..... this is the greatest car ever developed. Edit: by hardcore I mean 2006 and below. New Chevy is garbage.

glad i asked this one guy about idle hours. found this absolutely beautiful dark grey vic for id say $1500-2000 and i almost forgot to ask him but it had 12k idle hours :) yikes

Got my 2011 Cvpi for 3500, had 108k miles and 3k idle hours. 20k miles later and only issue has been the power steering pump.

Great upload L. Very well produced and informative, double 👍👍. "FORGET ABOUT IT “ piece brother man.

Love your videos, another great one. Thanks, I have an 04 MGM, been thinking of doing light off-road lifted P71 build.

Great content there sir. And you’re dead on about the transmissions. I’ve owned five of these cars three out of five of them have had transmission issues. LOL

Get ready to also replace your blend door actuator, your timing chain guides, your manifold gasket or manifold, and your spark plug rings.

"Im on my 3rd Transmission praying i can make it too income tax time"🌚

Best Crown Vic video ever! Still looking to buy it probably after the election.

i'm still on my 1st transmission in my 2008 crown vic 212,000 miles, i don't know if its the original or not, the police department could have replace it, who knows

looking at more vics I can't stop.

Used to have a Grand Marquis, but picking up my 03 non-duty CVPI tomorrow, so had to get back into the community. When you find a CVPI with no holes/spotlights/or weird consoles, with a floor shifter and leather for $2500, you buy it immediately

We should all form a national Crown Vic fan club. I am going through the dreaded intake manifold experience right now with my 2008 crown vic lx. It is only a small leak, but just smelling the coolant and seeing a bit of a wet area in the back of the intake manifold makes me sweat with fear, but I think it should be all right. if everyone has survived this experience I am sure my crown vic will not let me down.

I just ran into your channel a day or two ago. Man your last line about these cars being addicting is so true. I bought a 99 vic about 11 years ago. Got it at 130k and surprisingly the transmission never gave out on me. Did have to change the fuel pump and the manifold went out at like 155k lol. Sold it in 2018 after I bought my 07 mustang gt. Fast forward and I have a 2014 5.0 and I’m about to pull the trigger on this 2011 PI. Man I’ve missed my Vic the day after I sold it. And I beat the hell out of that car all the way to 270k miles. But I’m hoping to be back in the game with the panther next to my coyote

The rarest and least abused crown vics are the civilian LX models. (Most were fleet cars; very few civilians.). These were purchased by old timers that garaged and babied their cars, also they were an inch lower! Also lighter because they didn't have all the unnecessary aftermarket oil coolers and extra large alternators and wiring. They also got the 2.73 rear gears that get 30mpg highway. No rubber mats to hold in water and rust out your floorboards. And lastly, insurance is cheaper than a p71. I don't want the girl that's been used and abused; I'll take the classy demure gal any day. Also, in "grand marquis" the "S" at the end is silent. It's more like "mar-kee". Your welcome.

Number 1 rule when you own a vic: scare the shit out of people on the highway

Hey this was great! Just subbed. Best place to find/buy P71s?

5:49 just like in Thailand..😲😲😂😂😂😂😂 caught me way off guard

Sheesh, my 2011 vic has 116K miles with 16K+ idle hours still running strong

First car was a 96 stock engine and trans crown handled everything I throw at it. Drifted right into a 10 inch oak tree, and pushed my rear axle 6 inches to the passenger side. Pounded it about straight and drove it for another 50k and I only lost 800 buck

Top 5 problems owners have reported to experience on the 2nd generation Ford Crown Victoria, years 1998 to 2012. 1. Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Failure Symptoms: Engine running too lean or too rich, erratic idle, less engine power, problems when starting 2. Loose Spark Plugs Symptoms: Loud drilling noise from the engine, rough idle and steering wheel is shaking, acceleration problems 3. Idle Air Control (IAC) Solenoid Failure Symptoms : High RPMs at idle, erratic running engine 4. Intake Manifold Leaks Symptoms : Ticking noise when the engine is cold, smell of exhaust fumes 5. Heater Mode Switch Causing Vent Problems Symptoms: Heater mode switch is not working and no audible vacuum noise from the vents when the switch is turned

Please do that vaccum line video 🙏🏾! I drive a 06 crown Vic LX and it's about to get hot in Texas,lol

Let’s be honest the double ankle grab deserves a sub.

I bought one today! $2500 runs like a champ....125k miles....very clean!

The People That Pressed The Thumbs Down 👎 Button Are Some Straight Haters! This Video Was Very Informative For A First Time Buyer.

After driving a 1996 and a 2001 and replacing similar things on both cars. I was just driving a LX model car that was upfitted for a police department and then never put it in service. The crown vics I had where very quick off the line and got really good mileage driving around the city and on the interstate. I was happy to get 25+ mpg on the regular. The cars where very tough cars but rust on the frame by the steering gearbox was an issue and caused a lot of problems. The engine and trans where never an issue for either car and they both had a ton of miles on them and a lot of hard miles also.

Great detailed review.

At this point most, if not all, of them still on the road are probably good... the lemons probably went to the junkyard years ago. Any issues they have are generally mild and easy to fix.

I had a unicorn! 2007 cvpi got it with 106,000 miles and I blew up the torque converter lol but never had a intake leak! :O now I have a 2010 and its minty but I'll have to order one preemptively lol

Thanks for the info,even though i have a lincoln i want a crown p 71.

gr8 vid bro! local used car dealer recently got a 06 and 10 p71 cars....hes asking 4500 for either... 2006 mileage/idle hours not known by me.... 2010 has 130k on it but idle hours unknown by me...maybe even the dealer lol... im gonna go back and look these 2 cars over bumper to bumper and get him to come off that 4500 dollar price....

What about the 2008? I'm going to go and check one out tomorrow and it's my first time buying a car

The P71 I just bought is a 06 and had 341 idle hours and 134k miles. It was a TABC squad car. I bought it this past April for $6600

Just picked up 2010 sap with 50k miles and 96 idle hours rust free, true unicorn, only problem with it is the multifunctional switch....wipers come on ever now n then on their own, love your videos bud

i bought a 2011 Crown Vic Police Interceptor and it’s got 134,000 miles and 5555 idle hours so i’m praying it’s good

I love your vids I want to get a vic so bad but idk were I could grab one for cheep

I have a 2004 Police interceptor and a 1997 LX with that deep forest green with the sparkles in it 😁 I'm going to get a 2011 Police interceptor possibly with a street appearance package, but I prefer the normal police interceptor black interior with no carpet.. so I might just get another regular police interceptor again. it's so easy to get these cars.. Even though they no longer allowed them to sell in America after 2011, there are so many of them for sale everyday.

Grand Marquis! Way less abused-way more reliable!

i just change a coil pack this morning 60 bucks :( , eng light came on this morning throw a p308 code for coil pack 8 , i replace it in less the 15 min and bam back in action ,, i love how easy it is to work on this car :) and lots good forms history in problem and fix :)

Just bought one with 113xxx miles yesterday 💪

Hopefully my 99 holds up 😢

All of the pulleys on the front of the motor are susceptible to fail due to the idle hour. My 07 with 120,000 miles, the water pump was the first to go. (easiest and cheapest water pump I ever did by far). and it failed hard, it went from a tiny drip and a little bit of bearing growl to full gusher in only a few days and maybe a hundred miles. Go ahead and order one to have on hand and change it when you do your next coolant flush.

had my 05 for about a yr now only issue I have had is pass side window and sometimes lights for radio don't work .

great video, thanks. 2 questions: 1- why is idle hours so bad? 2 - is the intake manifold problem inherent in the modular 4.6L engine? so it can affect the other panther body cars and the mustang?

I have a 2003 cvpi that has never failed me besides engine coil replacements

Given all of the flaws in these cars, how much are repair costs in total usually to get a car in great shape?

I have 2011 crown Vic I love it

Awesome content

What are your opinions on the 1st gen models? Specifically one from 1996, the LX model (I know it's not an Interceptor, just looking for a reliable car).

I've had 2 p71 a 01 and a 07 I've never had any problems out of mine best car ive had

The idle hours is for mantinance it for the life of the oil . These cars are designed for idle hours. And when you first get one change the transmission fluid and filter. And the rear end oil. And if it's a 2010- 2011 check rear axel bearings for leaks.

Mr random,! please make a video on the “ wrench pop up” everything it could be. Sometimes when I start my Vic up, I go A few miles with my AC on and it pops up I need ur help please I don’t wanna lose my Vic🙏🏼

I had 2 07's & both was good to me & you dam right they are addicting

Hey mr random, is there anything wrong with 2008 crown vics?

I'm looking at a buying an 2008 with 80,000 miles for $5,000. It looks very clean. 9,400 idle hours. Car looks great and very nice far as under carriage, body, paint ect. I'm worried about the idle hours as I'm not familiar with that even being a thing.

Ohh that last comment XD..any updates on how the supercharger is coming along?

Slow but sound HEAVENLY!!!

Red Flags for ANY car: A guy in his teens/20s. A subwoofer. Tires that don't really fit. Blacked out windows. No. You want your Panther from an elderly man, that never went over the speed limit or even better hasn't driven his Panther in over a decade. "I'm selling it for my step-father that can't drive anymore" Those the SOLID GOLD headlines you are looking for.

Clutches do like to go out on the 4r70w but there easy to rebuild compared to alot of other transmissions

Buying a crown vic after I kinda blew up my honda civic after going like 120 on the freeway lmao, tempted to buy another cheap broken one and turbo it

I found a cvpi with 11,788 idle hours.. 12k beats my story. Great have owned 12 so far.

What is the size and with off them bullit rims and what is the off set they look great

I got a 2009 about last month and after watching this video I’m kinda scared it’s gonna take a huge shit with every problem you listed

For me they changed the intake manifold to a dorman made in usa one go dallas police.

Hey Boston Rob. Whatever happened to your supercharger. Do you still have it laying around? I'm interested in it if it's for sale.

Any meet and greets in Tennessee anytime soon?

Hell yeah brother

I am on my 3rd. Had a 95 X patrol car. Then I had a tool 2003 detectives car. This time I got a unicorn. 2006 P71 Civilian front seats. 140000 miles 205 idle hours.

Mr. Random- So I'm BACK and checking out a 2005 and a 2009. Please reply. I need your expert option bro! Thank you!

I have a random 2005 40k mike p71 that was never really outfitted with anything. But it was white so all the paint just jumped off the car.

Could you go over the 2007? Just everything. PLEASE!

What’s the best year and all to make a first track race car out of

Did you do the video on the AC vacuum lines fix?

I own a 2004 Lincoln Town Car. Thought about chipping it with a chip from a police cruiser to eliminate the hundred and ten mile an hour shut down. Any thoughts on the Lincoln's?

How do I tell if a P71 has a SAP ? Is there a certain number I gotta look for in the VIN ?

Would a vic at 67K be safe from any issues? The guy i'm getting it from is for 3k and well maintained we went over everything on it already. Black former NYPD from the 115th Precinct. Can't wait to get it.

Really wish I came across this before I got my p71. Still don’t think I did too bad, 2011 just under 100k with k9 insert and hot pop already installed. But has over 5000 under 6000 idle hours. Sounds healthy though

Great video. I found a 2010 Crown Vic for $7995, 63k. It's a "P7B". After watching this video should I be concerned about the low miles or just go for it? Thanks

How do you check idle hours on these cars? Obd PID?

You can you the bullet mustang aluminum intake manifold. More power and reliability

So where dose the 2008 fall in? The good side or the stay alway from?

Not sure of the advantage to purchasing a worn out cop car as opposed to a regular low mileage Crown Vic usually owned by older persons ?

8:00 *It says the website no longer exists. Is there another website/source to know what engine we have?*

Which years have the floor shifter light to 96 impala or the Mercury marauder?

How do you find out idol hours on these cars ?

Bought mine a little over 1.5 years ago. 2009 with 169,000 miles and 803 idle hours at time of purchase.

Make a video about the Crown Victoria in Saudi Arabia

Dear mr. Random I just watched your cold air intake video on the Crown Vic and you said not to put one on in 06 or above I have a question what is you do the cold air intake video for $20 that you did use the stock mass air flow sensor and just heat wrap it shorten it a bit and put that filter on the end of it where the Box should be and leave it hanging like you did would that work PS who knows you might be able to use some of the box to make a heat shield guard like you had on the video that I'm talking about and hell you good heat wrap that

Do a Top 5 fun cars for highschoolers

Is there such a thing as a P71 without a tachometer & idle hour readout? I saw one with a civilian type instrument cluster.

If you don’t know how to fix your own vehicles and you don’t have a man on the inside can it be repaired fordable with all the transmission and alternator etc. that you had to replace?