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1995 Ford Crown Victoria

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Crown Victoria.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Ford Crown Victoria is a passenger car with a 5.0-quart oil capacity requiring 5W-20 viscosity, achieving EPA fuel economy of 15 city, 23 highway, and 18 combined mpg, and equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Its reliability record includes 283 owner complaints—with steering as the most common issue—and 12 recalls. Within the model's complaint history from 1990 to 2011, the 1995 year's 283 complaints place it between the 1992 peak of 424 and the 2010 low of 12.

Model year2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 1995

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 58 · 540 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 58 · 540 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-60R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5-, 7-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	212.6 in
Overall width	78 in
Overall height	56.7 in
Wheelbase	114.6 in
Curb weight	3823 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	111 cu ft
Cargo volume	21 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Crown Victoria of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.9–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2004 LX Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1999	Police Interceptor Sedan 4.6L V8	8.40 sec	16.50 sec	250 hp	RWD
2004	LX Sedan 4.6L V8	7.90 sec	16.20 sec	224 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt

Engine torques

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	12.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	27.0-30.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	14-16 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts	15.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	8.0-12.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub	221 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	250 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Gap	0.052-0.056 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	10, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.13 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	YN-12-D
Oil Capacity	7.00 oz
Optional BCI Group Number	65
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	750 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	58

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	196 °F

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	19-25 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.125; Rear: 0.125 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.030
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.00035 in / 0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in / 0.5 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.024 in / 0.5 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.974 in / 0.44 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	25-30 ft. lbs.	25–30 ft. lbs
2	turn 85-95 degrees	85–95 degrees
3	turn 85-95

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	35-40 ft. lbs.	35–40 ft. lbs
2	56-60

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
At 50,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 model sits in the middle of the generation's most active federal-record period, with 283 complaints and 12 recalls representing increases from the 238 complaints and 7 recalls recorded for 1994 and building toward the 1996-1997 peak. Across the generation, federal activity spiked dramatically in 1992 with 424 complaints, 9 recalls, and 10 investigations, then remained elevated through the mid-1990s before complaint volume began falling after 1997 even as technical service bulletins continued climbing to a 1998 high of 251. In 1995, steering accounted for 93 of the year's complaints—by far the largest category—alongside 28 suspension complaints and 28 complaints in the service brakes, hydraulic category, while the data also records 19 crash-related and 11 fire-related complaints without specifying root causes. With 152 technical service bulletins and 7 investigations also placing it above the 1994 baseline, 1995 represents a year of escalating rather than resolving federal attention. Because this year falls on a rising trajectory within the generation's highest-activity arc rather than during its calmer opening or closing years, 1995 is a relatively risky choice for a used purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

152

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

283

Owner complaints

19 involved a crash · 11 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 283 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering93

Suspension28

Service Brakes, Hydraulic28

Electrical System14

Vehicle Speed Control13

Fuel System, Gasoline12

Power Train12

Air Bags11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15E082000SteeringReported 06/10/2015

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured… Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at…

08V051000Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise ControlReported 04/02/2008

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 152 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
CSP 08B04	2008-05-15	Fuel System, Gasoline	FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND…
02B02	2003-11-01	Equipment	INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL POLICE INTERCEPTOR PACKAGE UPGRADE KIT. *TT UPDATE PART 2…
4102	2003-10-30	Engine And Engine Cooling	EBP SOLENOID SERVICE SEPARATELY FROM TURBO. SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. MAKE/MODEL UNKNOWN…
03181	2003-09-15	Electrical System	REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
16714	2003-03-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	FOR ALL OBDI VEHICLES THAT USE THE .5V DPFE SENSOR, A 1.0V SENSOR IS CURRENTLY THE ONLY…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Crown Victoria take?

5.0 qt of SYNTHETIC 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Crown Victoria have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Crown Victoria get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.