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2007 Ford Crown Victoria

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Crown Victoria.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is a passenger car featuring a 4-speed automatic transmission and an EPA fuel economy rating of 15/23/18 mpg. This model utilizes 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 API engine oil. Within the model's 1990-2011 complaint history, the 2007 year recorded 4 recalls and 49 total owner complaints, primarily regarding steering; this figure sits well below the series high of 424 complaints in 1992, though it remains above the 2010 low of 12.

Model year2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · 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 65 · 650 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 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-60TR16OEM · verified

Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	211.8 in
Overall width	78.3 in
Overall height	56.7 in
Wheelbase	114.2 in
Curb weight	4189 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 23 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	107 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.

7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2007 Police Interceptor Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	Police Interceptor Sedan 4.6L V8	7.80 sec	15.90 sec	250 hp	RWD
2008	Police Interceptor Sedan 4.6L V8	7.60 sec	15.80 sec	250 hp	RWD
2004	LX Sedan 4.6L V8	7.90 sec	16.20 sec	224 hp	RWD
1999	Police Interceptor Sedan 4.6L V8	8.40 sec	16.50 sec	250 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, 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

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	13.9
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	60-64 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

100 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

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.70 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	7.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-195 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	20.0-60.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	35-45
RPM	28-45 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	20-45 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	27 ft-lbs / 25 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	188 ft-lbs / 68 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.063 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.037 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90

18 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105

17 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

66 ft. lbs., step 2: 360 degrees, step 3: 37 ft. lbs., step 4: 90

66 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	loosen 1 turn
4	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
5	90 degrees	90 degrees
6	90

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; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 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.

Every 3,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria represents a model year at the tail end of a significant quality improvement arc. Complaints peaked in the mid-1990s (reaching 424 in 1992) and spiked again in 2003 (289 complaints), but dropped sharply from 2004 onward—2007's 49 complaints are among the lowest in the entire dataset, comparable to 2006 (52) and 2008 (50). Recalls and investigations also stabilized at lower levels by this point (4 each), while TSBs declined to 23 from 44 in 2005, indicating fewer outstanding technical issues. Steering-related complaints dominate the 2007 record (15 of 49), with 6 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint noted. This positions the 2007 Crown Victoria as a relatively mature and refined example of the platform, benefitting from years of defect corrections while avoiding the later production phase decline seen in some models. The concrete takeaway: 2007 is a solid choice within this generation, offering the improved reliability of the later model years while maintaining parts availability and community knowledge.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

6 involved a crash · 1 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 49 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering15

Steering,Suspension5

Air Bags3

Steering,Air Bags2

Engine2

Vehicle Speed Control,Engine2

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1

Steering,Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V704000Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion ShaftReported 05/11/2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles… Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers…

13V385000SteeringReported 29/08/2013

Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or… Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 23 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB 20-2233	2020-07-13	Structure	This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000…
DOR-L2Q6V-10	2019-09-18	Electrical System	This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold…
TSB 19-2026	2019-02-07	Structure	Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
TSB 19-2026	2019-02-07	Structure	Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
SSM 46085	2016-09-21	Engine And Engine Cooling	The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing…

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 2007 Crown Victoria take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Crown Victoria have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 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.