Ford Crown Victoria Facts for Kids

Many New York City taxis are Crown Victorias

The Ford Crown Victoria was a very popular and large car made by the Ford company. It was known for being strong and reliable. This car was special because it sent power to its back wheels, which is called "rear-wheel drive" (RWD). It also had a powerful V8 engine.

For many years, the Crown Victoria was one of the last big, V8, RWD cars made by an American company. It was used by many different people and groups. You might have seen it most often as a police car or a taxi.

History of the Crown Victoria
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History of the Crown Victoria

Early Years and Name Changes

In the 1980s, this car was known as the LTD Crown Victoria. Back then, Ford also made a station wagon version of it. This wagon was called the Country Squire. The car was popular with families and for everyday use.

Becoming "Fleet-Only"

Over time, the Ford Crown Victoria became less common for regular people to buy new. In 2008, Ford decided to sell the Crown Victoria only as "fleet-only" vehicles. This means they mostly sold them to big businesses, governments, or law enforcement groups. They stopped selling them one by one to the general public. However, you could still buy them as used cars.

Why It Was Popular with Police and Taxis

The Crown Victoria was a favorite for police departments and taxi companies. Its strong frame and powerful engine made it very durable. It could handle tough daily use. It was also roomy inside, which was good for carrying passengers or equipment. Many police officers and taxi drivers liked how reliable and easy to fix these cars were.

Special Features

The Ford Crown Victoria had some interesting features. For example, when it was updated for the 2006 model year, it was the last car Ford sold that still had an analogue odometer. An analogue odometer uses numbers that physically roll over to show how many miles the car has traveled, instead of a digital screen.