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1984 Ford Crown Victoria Coupe

The 1984 Ford Crown Victoria Coupe is a 140-hp 4.9-liter V8 coupe with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $11,903 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.

It makes 140 horsepower at 3,200 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).

The Crown Victoria measures 211.0 inches long on a 114.3-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,903 ($37,233 *)
Engine
Engine Type4.9L (302 cid) OHV V8
Displacement4.9 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 3,200 rpm
Torque250 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeThrottle-body electronic fuel injection (CFI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic (AOD)
1st Gear2.4
2nd Gear1.47
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.67
Reverse2
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined16 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double wishbone (SLA), coil springs
Rear SuspensionLive axle, coil springs (4-link)
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented disc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14"
Wheels Rear14"
Dimensions & Weight
Length211 in
Width77 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase114.3 in
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear40 in
Shoulder Room Front61 in
Shoulder Room Rear61 in
Hip Room Front61 in
Hip Room Rear61 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Ford CROWN VICTORIA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 20, 1983 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.

NHTSA campaign 83V134000

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Ford CROWN VICTORIA

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Ford CROWN VICTORIA (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System5
Suspension1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 10, 2002 · Electrical System
“ENGINE STALLS! CAR HAS A NEW ALTERNATER AND BATTERY BECAUSE I KEPT RUNNING DOWN THE BATTERY TRYING TO START IT. IT HAS ALSO BEEN COMPLETELY TUNED UP AND RUNS FINE UNTIL THIS HAPPENS. THE STALL CAUSES…”
Apr 30, 2001 · Electrical System
“CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING STALLING PROBLEM FOR A YEAR. VEHICLE WILL START, BUT RESTART. VEHICLE RECENTLY STALLED IN MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AT 50MPH. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN TAKING IN FOR PROBLEM…”
Sep 2, 1999 · Electrical System
“TFI MODULE (IGNITION PART) IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING ENGINE TO SUDDENLY STALL AT ANY TIME WHICH RESULTS IN ALL POWER LOSS. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *YC *SLC”
Mar 13, 1999 · Suspension
“NO SUMMARY”
May 8, 1996 · Electrical System Fire
“DRIVING THE VEHICLE, STEERING COLUMN FIRE, UNDER THE DASH, SAW SMOKE. *AK”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1984 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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