Ford LTD Crown Victoria MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford LTD Crown Victoria has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 1984 to 1994. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (1992) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1985). The EPA record holds 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 | 16 mpg | 14 mpg | #10 of 14 (31th pct) | n/a | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1985 | 2 | 17 mpg | 13 mpg | #10 of 13 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1986 | 3 | 19 mpg | 13 mpg | #8 of 15 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1987 | 2 | 19 mpg | 13 mpg | #5 of 15 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1988 | 2 | 18 mpg | 13 mpg | #10 of 20 (53th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1989 | 2 | 18 mpg | 14 mpg | #12 of 16 (27th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1990 | 2 | 18 mpg | 14 mpg | #13 of 16 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1991 | 2 | 18 mpg | 14 mpg | #12 of 19 (39th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1992 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #1 of 24 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1993 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #12 of 25 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1994 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #17 of 25 (33th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | 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 LTD Crown Victoria placed highest in 1992 at #1 of 24, and lowest in 1994 at #17 of 25. It spent 5 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (POLICE) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (POLICE) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (POLICE) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (POLICE) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1988 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (POLICE) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (POLICE) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (POLICE) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (POLICE) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.8L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $3,900 | 555.4375 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 6 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 → 1985 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1985 → 1986 | 17 → 19 mpg | +2 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1991 → 1992 | 18 → 20 mpg | +2 mpg | 575 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1993 → 1994 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What LTD Crown Victoria fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1994 Ford LTD Crown Victoria burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1994 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 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 18 mpg the Ford LTD Crown Victoria is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 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.