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1989 Ford Crown Victoria Wagon

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1989 Ford Crown Victoria – front Unverified
Photo: 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Cabernet Red Metallic, Front Left, 05-31-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the LTD Crown Victoria (1983–1991); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Cabernet Red Metallic, Front Left, 05-31-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria United States Air Force Car by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon rear 4.28.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Cabernet Red Metallic, Rear Right, 05-31-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1989 Ford Crown Victoria Wagon is a 150-hp 4.9-liter V8 wagon with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $16,689 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 150 horsepower at 3,200 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Crown Victoria measures 216.0 inches long on a 114.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,993 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,689 ($43,741 *)
Engine
Engine Type4.9L (302 cid) OHV V8
Displacement4.9 L
Horsepower150 hp @ 3,200 rpm
Torque270 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeSequential multiport fuel injection (SFI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic (AOD)
1st Gear2.4
2nd Gear1.47
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.67
Reverse2
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity18 gal
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 Front15"
Wheels Rear15"
Dimensions & Weight
Length216 in
Width79 in
Height57 in
Wheelbase114.3 in
Curb Weight3,993 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear39 in
Legroom Front43 in
Legroom Rear37 in
Shoulder Room Front61 in
Shoulder Room Rear61 in
Hip Room Front61 in
Hip Room Rear61 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford CROWN VICTORIA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Apr 25, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

NHTSA campaign 96V071000

Aug 21, 1990 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

GLASS ELEMENT THAT SEPARATES ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY FROM PRESSURIZED FUEL MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE AN OPENING THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FUEL TO ENTER BODY OF SENSOR.

Consequence: UNDER THESE CONDITIONS OF SEAL DETERIORATION, THE HOUSINGCOVER WOULD NOT CONTAIN FUEL, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF ASOURCE OF IGNITION, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW OPTICAL SENSORS.

NHTSA campaign 90V151000

75 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Ford CROWN VICTORIA

Owner Complaints

75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford CROWN VICTORIA (4 mention a crash, 20 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System24
Vehicle Speed Control11
Engine And Engine Cooling10
Seat Belts6
Hydraulic5
Power Train5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 18, 2006 · Vehicle Speed Control Fire
“WHILE MY MECHANIC WORKED ON MY CAR, I BORROWED HIS 1989 CROWN VICTORIA. ON THE THIRD DAY I HAD IT, WHILE DRIVING IN A 45 MPH ZONE, THE GAS PEDAL SUDDENLY PULLED AWAY FROM MY FOOT AND WENT ALL THE WAY…”
Aug 24, 2004 · Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control
“WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL. A FEW YEARS LATER WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON THROTTLE LINKAGES…”
Jan 15, 2004 · Suspension, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
“PAINT: CLEAR COAT PEELED COMPLETELY OFF OF HOOD, TRUNK, ROOF, TOPS OF FENDERS, ALL AREAS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. SUSPENSION: REAR SPRINGS FATIQUED CAUSING PREMATURE SHOCK WARE. TRANSMISSION: LOSS OF THIRD…”
Dec 31, 2003 · Structure
“PROBLEMS WITH FRONT DOOR BOTTOM HINGE, ROLLER STEM AND BRACKETS.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE FRONT DOOR BOTTOM HINGE WAS POORLY DESIGNED OR MADE OF CHEAP METAL. THE ROLLER, STEM AND BRACKET HAVE…”
Dec 3, 2003 · Equipment
“THE FLOOR MAT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE MOVES UNDER THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL. THIS INTERFERES WITH PERFORMANCE OF DEPRESSING AND ACCELERATING. THE FLOOR MAT MOVES WITH NO WARNING. *AK CONSUMER…”

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 1989 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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