Ford Crown Victoria CNG MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Crown Victoria CNG has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1996 to 2004. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1996) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2003). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #19 of 30 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Large Cars |
| 1997 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #14 of 26 (48th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Large Cars |
| 1999 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #22 of 26 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Large Cars |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #20 of 22 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Large Cars |
| 2001 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #24 of 27 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Large Cars |
| 2002 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #21 of 25 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Large Cars |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #30 of 32 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Large Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #37 of 41 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | CNG | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Crown Victoria CNG placed highest in 1997 at #14 of 26, and lowest in 2004 at #37 of 41. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | 4.6L 8-cyl, CNG | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 0.1 | $3,150 | 502.14285714285717 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | RNG130/170, CNG | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 0.1 | $3,150 | 502.14285714285717 | n/a |
| 2002 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | 4.6L 8-cyl, CNG | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 0.1 | $2,800 | 439.375 | n/a |
| 2001 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | RNG140/220, CNG | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 0.1 | $2,800 | 439.375 | n/a |
| 2000 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | NG, CNG | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 0.1 | $2,800 | 439.375 | n/a |
| 1999 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | NGV | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 0.1 | $2,950 | 468.6666666666667 | n/a |
| 1997 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | (NGV) (FFS) | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 0.1 | $2,450 | 390.55555555555554 | n/a |
| 1996 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd CNG | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 0.1 | $2,450 | 390.55555555555554 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 → 1999 | 18 → 15 mpg | -3 mpg | 767 gal |
| 1999 → 2000 | 15 → 16 mpg | +1 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2002 → 2003 | 16 → 14 mpg | -2 mpg | 821 gal |
What Crown Victoria CNG fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria CNG burns 821 to 821 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2004 model year is $3,150 to $3,150 a year in fuel, or $4,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 14 mpg the Ford Crown Victoria CNG is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $958 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.