I'm in Canada I also have a 2008 P71, and 1 thing you forgot to mention is how they rot in the front Fender that's because there's an inch wide gap and all the rock salt sits up in that lip of the Fender and then gets activated from the heat of the engine make sure to keep that area oiled daily. Great video 🇨🇦
Carpet shampoo in a can is great for the seats. Press and scrub, let dry and vacuum. My wife showed me that. My 2011 OPP unmarked unit’s driver’s seat had many stains of unknown origin.
thank you for posting this information about crown Victoria's especially a 2009. I have one too😁😁 always wanted to have one. and i got one finally 😁😁!!
I have a 2011 with 164k miles and has the typical display problem where you have to slap the dash to get the miles to show. One day it was acting better and I was able to cycle through to see the idle hours. 12,500 idle hours. That's insane, but it runs great and despite a little transmission whine she's still going strong.
picked up a vic. 152,000 miles, 2404 idle hours, ticket light, spotlight, no holes in dash, holes pugged with plastic. BUT... it's straight piped so ill need a new muffler
My first ever car! 2003 PI. I love how the Vic’s can still drivable even with a lot of issues. Only the engine and the AC was working pretty. Then I bought a Dodge Charger police Interceptor! I became a dodge fan since than. You gotta love the 5.7L HEMI. But I have much respect for the Vic and consider buying 2010 for a change.
I'm looking at buying a P71 Crown Victoria here in a couple weeks so this information was definitely helpful. One big thing I am concerned about is the transmission.
Check the color and smell it. A lot of newer years will look dark on a paper towel and I would change it as soon as possible. I bought a 07 in 2016 and it starting hesitating above 45 the day I bought it.. It was the fuel filter. I also have a 2011 with 141K. If I can help with anything let me know. I do my own work. Steve
The missing rear door rods aren't 'removed', they've never been installed. They are part of a 'rear-door delete' kit, and the rods are usually supplied by Ford in a plastic bag in the trunk.....but quite often lost or removed from the trunk and never put back. Those kits in the trunk have everything, including the button, and the large pop-rivets for installation. If they're not there in the trunk when you inspect the vehicle, ASK for them. It's the same as the rear seats....they've got them stashed someplace.
did it not come with the blue silicone coolant hoses? Thanks for showing the connector for the rear window switch, cool. Mine came with the strobes, some of the decals were still on, the complete prisoner divider wall which I eventually removed, the police trunk pack organizer with the kevlar to protect the gas tank, two spares, the jack, the computer tray and trunk antenna, lights in grill and rear window and the cup holder assembly, mine only had 70,000 miles on odo but unfortunately suffered alot of rust, even inside, the seat brackets are totally rusted to death and the paint was hell. Still a great car at a great price. I got it for $800 from a guy that sold it after he got it at auction. Awesome cars.
My 09 p71 has a siren in the grill and small lights. Lights a hooked up but not the siren. May mess w it this weekend Mine has the push bar and the spot light
Gorilla tape works way better than duct tape for sealing up holes. Have had the same Gorilla tape on my CVPI roof for over 5 years now and it's going strong.
Hey PhotoMike do you have any driver side seat covers? I have a 2009 P71. I need to use it for a template, even if it’s beat up. Thanks my name is Joe...
Hey Mike This video was great. I didn't know about being able to change the odometer from kms to miles nice tip. I have a question for you. I also watch Mr. Random and he said that the transmissions go on these crown vic s often. Have you found this to be true in your dealings with crown Victoria's? I think it may have something to do with the way he tends to drive them on his video's he tends to drive the heck out of them. I thought I would check with you on this since you appear to be a bit more respectful of you cars. Thanks love your video's
I have had no problem with the transmissions myself so far but I have heard that they can go as well. I check the tranny fluid and put them through the gears at the auctions and hope for the best. lol
I just changed the ignition coils and spark plugs but I keep losing coolant and I hope its not leaking in the coils I just had replaced. The coils all 8 cost me $250 . Now i’m told my manifold might be leaking into my coils. not happy. Also my dashboard doesnt light up, so i do not know how fast I am going or when I am running out of gas. was told 250 to replace that , just labor and since I do not have AC another 500 to fix that . $650 if I do both the dashboard and replace the AC Part thats also behind the dash board but on the Passanger side. I like the car , but things are starting to add up. Mine is a 2007 and still has all the strobes and flashing lights on them , except for the light bar on the roof. It has the side lights on the outside mirror and the spot light. I want to change that spot light to LED if possible. My son put new struts and brakes and rotors. Hope i can find that coolant leak later and its not leaking into my ignition coils. Otherwise I need to replace the plastic intake and now we talking $800 and possibly replacing the coils again if it leaked in there. Also i put a new alarm , but that alarm goes off every time while I am driving! it’s the car horn which is very annoying. I noticed it goes off more when someone is sitting in the passages seat or when I go in reverse. Not sure if thats an accurate assessment but I noticed that a few times. Could just be a coincidence and that it just goes off when I am driving in general. I love the batter in these cars , i wish I had a more smoother ride with the suspension. I seen one of the comments say to put the Grand Marquis suspension on for that luxury feel. I will consider that if i keep it long. Also, I would want higher and leather seats in the front like the back.
Those push bars are dangerous , should outlaw them !!! ?? Aye ! Decols ? Do you mean decals ? What if the curb is 1 inch higher than normal ? The P 71 can ride ruff , if you put new Grand Marquis struts in they ride like a luxury car, no kidding ! Better put some gas in that baby ! Thank you , very informative !!!
Anthony Przybylski I was making a joke. Was making fun of the Canadian . Put the Grand Marquis struts in your P 71 it will drive like a dream. Don’t use the aftermarket use Ford struts they last longer !
Redbatcave l can’t remember exactly, it was a year and a half ago but looking on eBay you can get a loaded strut (strut and spring) for about 190 each. I am told that the ride and quality is much better than aftermarket ! I put them on my Marauder ( they came with police struts ) it rides very smooth now and with the police sway bars it still handles great ! I have the best of both worlds ! I highly recommend this for the P 71s .
Don't want to be that guy it is a great informative video but for example my 2002 has all the controls on the side of the seat rather been on the door panel it just depends on the year great video though 💯💯💯
I have a 2010 crown Vic police interceptor and I’m from cali, my light panels and unlock/lock button lights stay on during night. Is that usual? Are they glow in the dark? Or is it draining my battery? I tried dimming the lights and turning off my headlights but does nothing to the button lights. Lights work and all just curious for the button lights
Got my 09 p71 crown vic yesterday it has the push bar and the spot light. It has 130k miles. It's very very clean like new on the inside and out. He was asking 5k got him down to 3.600
You realize the good tire thing is false. They most time take the good ones off and put some slick ones on to sell it. Because in action p71 will always have good tires but when They sell they use used tires
@@sammym6239 Good idea, but I don't think so my spot lights cant really touch the windshield. The passenger side light can, just barely though. The driver side can't. What else could it be
BC winters are gentler on car bodies than in Ontario. BTW what does “secure idle” mean ( sticker near the dash trunk release)? Also my 2011 P7B has no little vent slits like your’09 next to the AC controls: what are they for? Another feature I like that I don’t have is the km/miles odometer switch.
Secure idle is a system that allows the officer with a press of a button to leave the car running securely .If the car is put into drive by a would be thief the engine will shut off. A handy feature for sure. I am not sure what the slits are for, maybe a microphone?
Curbs and speed bumps are non factors for the P71's.................................................................................Ask me how I know this.
Hey so I'm thinking of buying a 03 CNG Crown Vic with about 60k Got any tips or are there any pros and cons I should know about this year, make and model?
Boy, those RCMP really are some cheap sob's... Taking all the lights and pushbars... That's like taking every lightbulb out of your house when you move.. Wth¿¿
@@supertrinigamer I guess that must be a thing up in Canada.. Not down here, I think I've only known of a couple of impersonators.. But, in the end they do get caught.. I myself own a 2014 Ford Explorer PPV.. Still has the light on the A pillar and there are still strobe lights in the front turn signals and reverse lights.. Only the strobes are non functional.. If I wanted to, I could rehook them up legally as they are just clear flashing, and not blue..
195K km directly from the auction? Sounds more like a private seller put it back up on auction. I’ve never seen a police car at government auctions with more than 160K km in them. Typically most are between 130K - 150K. Never seen one anywhere over 160K.
pro tip replace the stock radio
I'm in Canada I also have a 2008 P71, and 1 thing you forgot to mention is how they rot in the front Fender that's because there's an inch wide gap and all the rock salt sits up in that lip of the Fender and then gets activated from the heat of the engine make sure to keep that area oiled daily. Great video 🇨🇦
Not a problem in BC, not a whole heck of a lot of salt used in BC
I have a 2010 Crown Vic police interceptor I bought it with a push bumper and the spotlight even had the separating cage and plastic back seat
I've had my 2005 p71 for like a yr now and love it . has around same miles
Thank you for this video. Very useful and helpful. One of the best videos ive seen about crown vics
Thank you!
Carpet shampoo in a can is great for the seats. Press and scrub, let dry and vacuum. My wife showed me that. My 2011 OPP unmarked unit’s driver’s seat had many stains of unknown origin.
I stripped the seat covers and put in washing machine. They are just velcro and plastic clips
A closer dna analysis points out to a Tim Hortons product
Really good information and Thank you for posting!
thank you
for posting this information about crown Victoria's especially a 2009. I have one too😁😁 always wanted to have one. and i got one finally 😁😁!!
I have a 2011 with 164k miles and has the typical display problem where you have to slap the dash to get the miles to show. One day it was acting better and I was able to cycle through to see the idle hours. 12,500 idle hours. That's insane, but it runs great and despite a little transmission whine she's still going strong.
There is a traction control wire setup behind the panel next to the pedal adjust
I had the heat shield from the exhaust manifold fall into my steering knuckle when i first got my 09.
Is that the slight tick in the gas pedal when steering?
Always check under the black plastic rocker trim under the doors. Usually a really rusty spot
bruh, u can get a set of crown vic headlights for < $70!
you can get OEM ones new for $45 each. Aftermarket ones are hit and miss as far as quality and light patterns.
@@silicon212 -
picked up a vic. 152,000 miles, 2404 idle hours, ticket light, spotlight, no holes in dash, holes pugged with plastic. BUT... it's straight piped so ill need a new muffler
They tear those interceptors up up there in Canada man! Down here they're all neat and clean when you buy them
great info-very helpful!!Thanks!
Thank you!
My first ever car! 2003 PI. I love how the Vic’s can still drivable even with a lot of issues. Only the engine and the AC was working pretty. Then I bought a Dodge Charger police Interceptor! I became a dodge fan since than. You gotta love the 5.7L HEMI. But I have much respect for the Vic and consider buying 2010 for a change.
Dodge Charger pursuits are notorious for front-end issues as well as engine problems, due to the MDS system
Amazon has the headlights and side markers as a kit for 70
I'm looking at buying a P71 Crown Victoria here in a couple weeks so this information was definitely helpful. One big thing I am concerned about is the transmission.
Check the color and smell it. A lot of newer years will look dark on a paper towel and I would change it as soon as possible. I bought a 07 in 2016 and it starting hesitating above 45 the day I bought it.. It was the fuel filter. I also have a 2011 with 141K. If I can help with anything let me know. I do my own work. Steve
@@s.p.5043 I wound up buying an 06 Acura in my price range thanks for the reply
@@thomasfulton5696 nice man!
Excellent review
This was a great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I enjoyed this video.
Same
Great info, thank you.
Damn they don’t let y’all have any fun in Canada. I like my spotlight, pushbar, S&W M&P .45, and AR
The missing rear door rods aren't 'removed', they've never been installed. They are part of a 'rear-door delete' kit, and the rods are usually supplied by Ford in a plastic bag in the trunk.....but quite often lost or removed from the trunk and never put back. Those kits in the trunk have everything, including the button, and the large pop-rivets for installation. If they're not there in the trunk when you inspect the vehicle, ASK for them. It's the same as the rear seats....they've got them stashed someplace.
Pure genius thanks man
GREAT VIDEO BRO!! I enjoyed it! Except for the unexpected Adds in between.😆
How do you think they make$$? The stupid ass ads
YT premium, bro
did it not come with the blue silicone coolant hoses? Thanks for showing the connector for the rear window switch, cool. Mine came with the strobes, some of the decals were still on, the complete prisoner divider wall which I eventually removed, the police trunk pack organizer with the kevlar to protect the gas tank, two spares, the jack, the computer tray and trunk antenna, lights in grill and rear window and the cup holder assembly, mine only had 70,000 miles on odo but unfortunately suffered alot of rust, even inside, the seat brackets are totally rusted to death and the paint was hell. Still a great car at a great price. I got it for $800 from a guy that sold it after he got it at auction. Awesome cars.
That's a great price!
Read somewhere that for some reason p71’s with the 3.55 rear diff had blue rad hoses.
Never heard “decal “ pronounced that way lol.
I was waiting for the hood to close on the cat. 😂
My 09 p71 has a siren in the grill and small lights. Lights a hooked up but not the siren. May mess w it this weekend
Mine has the push bar and the spot light
I like the pedal adjusting feature. cuz I'm short. and that really helps 😁😁
Gorilla tape works way better than duct tape for sealing up holes. Have had the same Gorilla tape on my CVPI roof for over 5 years now and it's going strong.
Hey PhotoMike do you have any driver side seat covers? I have a 2009 P71. I need to use it for a template, even if it’s beat up. Thanks my name is Joe...
Hey Mike
This video was great. I didn't know about being able to change the odometer from kms to miles nice tip. I have a question for you. I also watch Mr. Random and he said that the transmissions go on these crown vic s often. Have you found this to be true in your dealings with crown Victoria's? I think it may have something to do with the way he tends to drive them on his video's he tends to drive the heck out of them. I thought I would check with you on this since you appear to be a bit more respectful of you cars. Thanks love your video's
I have had no problem with the transmissions myself so far but I have heard that they can go as well. I check the tranny fluid and put them through the gears at the auctions and hope for the best. lol
@@PhotomikesGarage They do go at 150,000 miles. Then find a rebuilt one and swap it for a grand.
I just changed the ignition coils and spark plugs but I keep losing coolant and I hope its not leaking in the coils I just had replaced. The coils all 8 cost me $250 . Now i’m told my manifold might be leaking into my coils. not happy. Also my dashboard doesnt light up, so i do not know how fast I am going or when I am running out of gas. was told 250 to replace that , just labor and since I do not have AC another 500 to fix that . $650 if I do both the dashboard and replace the AC Part thats also behind the dash board but on the Passanger side. I like the car , but things are starting to add up. Mine is a 2007 and still has all the strobes and flashing lights on them , except for the light bar on the roof. It has the side lights on the outside mirror and the spot light. I want to change that spot light to LED if possible. My son put new struts and brakes and rotors. Hope i can find that coolant leak later and its not leaking into my ignition coils. Otherwise I need to replace the plastic intake and now we talking $800 and possibly replacing the coils again if it leaked in there. Also i put a new alarm , but that alarm goes off every time while I am driving! it’s the car horn which is very annoying. I noticed it goes off more when someone is sitting in the passages seat or when I go in reverse. Not sure if thats an accurate assessment but I noticed that a few times. Could just be a coincidence and that it just goes off when I am driving in general. I love the batter in these cars , i wish I had a more smoother ride with the suspension. I seen one of the comments say to put the Grand Marquis suspension on for that luxury feel. I will consider that if i keep it long. Also, I would want higher and leather seats in the front like the back.
Those push bars are dangerous , should outlaw them !!! ?? Aye ! Decols ? Do you mean decals ? What if the curb is 1 inch higher than normal ? The P 71 can ride ruff , if you put new Grand Marquis struts in they ride like a luxury car, no kidding ! Better put some gas in that baby ! Thank you , very informative !!!
How is the push bar dangerous tho... lol. Never had problems with mine.
Anthony Przybylski I was making a joke. Was making fun of the Canadian . Put the Grand Marquis struts in your P 71 it will drive like a dream. Don’t use the aftermarket use Ford struts they last longer !
@@thomasdaum1927 ooo, how much did those marquis struts cost?
Redbatcave l can’t remember exactly, it was a year and a half ago but looking on eBay you can get a loaded strut (strut and spring) for about 190 each. I am told that the ride and quality is much better than aftermarket ! I put them on my Marauder ( they came with police struts ) it rides very smooth now and with the police sway bars it still handles great ! I have the best of both worlds ! I highly recommend this for the P 71s .
FunWithCars Ok , enjoy your ruff ride .
Did you ever figure out why the brake light was on?
Don't want to be that guy it is a great informative video but for example my 2002 has all the controls on the side of the seat rather been on the door panel it just depends on the year great video though 💯💯💯
now I know how to fix my back windows 😁😁 thanks again
those damn hood stuts, i need to replace mine!
I have a 2010 crown Vic police interceptor and I’m from cali, my light panels and unlock/lock button lights stay on during night. Is that usual? Are they glow in the dark? Or is it draining my battery? I tried dimming the lights and turning off my headlights but does nothing to the button lights. Lights work and all just curious for the button lights
Get yourself a civilian model and you save alot of work 👌🏼
Don't forget a marty tune
civilian model don't have wha police t interceptors have!! sorry😁😁
Civilian models also cost quite a bit more.
@@franciscoramirezc4254 LX Sport... Best of both worlds
MY CAR HAS THE SAME EXACT MILES LIKE TOURS WHEN THEY HAVE THE MILES IN KILOMETERS IN CANADA BUT NOW THE CAR HAS 198,285 MILES
Got my 09 p71 crown vic yesterday it has the push bar and the spot light. It has 130k miles. It's very very clean like new on the inside and out. He was asking 5k got him down to 3.600
You realize the good tire thing is false. They most time take the good ones off and put some slick ones on to sell it. Because in action p71 will always have good tires but when They sell they use used tires
Be aware that many CVPIs don't have the mechanism in the back door, so a safety will require installation of this.
8:36 What is that small metal thing stuck on the windshield you touched??? I have one on my 2011 crown vic PI, what is that???
Probably just to prevent the spotlight from hitting the windshield
@@sammym6239 Good idea, but I don't think so my spot lights cant really touch the windshield. The passenger side light can, just barely though. The driver side can't. What else could it be
BC winters are gentler on car bodies than in Ontario. BTW what does “secure idle” mean ( sticker near the dash trunk release)? Also my 2011 P7B has no little vent slits like your’09 next to the AC controls: what are they for? Another feature I like that I don’t have is the km/miles odometer switch.
Secure idle is a system that allows the officer with a press of a button to leave the car running securely .If the car is put into drive by a would be thief the engine will shut off. A handy feature for sure. I am not sure what the slits are for, maybe a microphone?
Ok taking a lot of that out I get but the ash tray and cup holder tray doesn't make sense.
Curbs and speed bumps are non factors for the P71's.................................................................................Ask me how I know this.
Noone has a installation video for the trunk antenna -_-
I have a 99 Police interpreter !!
Why do RUST IN THE SAME SPOT ! DOWN BY THE PANELS DOORS
Hey so I'm thinking of buying a 03 CNG Crown Vic with about 60k Got any tips or are there any pros and cons I should know about this year, make and model?
Crown vics are one of the most reliable cars ever made you won’t have any problems trust me these cars are the truth
I wouldn’t get a CNG model. You’ll have to replace the tank if it hasn’t been changed already
great job thanks
Thank you.
Boy, those RCMP really are some cheap sob's...
Taking all the lights and pushbars...
That's like taking every lightbulb out of your house when you move.. Wth¿¿
Less police impersonators there at least
@@supertrinigamer
I guess that must be a thing up in Canada..
Not down here, I think I've only known of a couple of impersonators..
But, in the end they do get caught..
I myself own a 2014 Ford Explorer PPV.. Still has the light on the A pillar and there are still strobe lights in the front turn signals and reverse lights..
Only the strobes are non functional.. If I wanted to, I could rehook them up legally as they are just clear flashing, and not blue..
Any rust issues ???
Of course! Its a car in Canada they use a insane amount of road salt. Bet the underbody has plenty of surface rust
A deckle? What the hell is a deckle?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
i can get two for 50 something in US
No cop posers in canada? lol i am coming home!
How you say decals is funny we say dee cals
Rips b pillar off and breaks clips lol
Not totally true about the spot light. I bought a former city of London Ontario police 2010 Ford Crown victoria with the spot light still on the car.
Sometimes they weld a piece of metal over the nics where the spotlight poped through.
195K km directly from the auction? Sounds more like a private seller put it back up on auction. I’ve never seen a police car at government auctions with more than 160K km in them. Typically most are between 130K - 150K. Never seen one anywhere over 160K.
duct tape