Ford Crown Victoria Police
17 MPG The 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police is EPA-rated at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 882 gallons, $2824 a year in fuel, or $0.188 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1993–2006 run it averages 16.6 MPG, essentially flat across 14 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.147 | $1471 | $2206 | $2941 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.176 | $1765 | $2647 | $3529 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.188 | $1882 | $2824 | $3765 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.206 | $2059 | $3088 | $4118 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.235 | $2353 | $3529 | $4706 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.265 | $2647 | $3971 | $5294 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.294 | $2941 | $4412 | $5882 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 17 MPG | 14 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2005 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2004 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2003 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2002 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2001 | 17 MPG | 14 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 2000 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 1999 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 1998 | 17 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 1997 | 17 MPG | 15 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 1996 | 17 MPG | 15 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 1995 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 1994 | 17 MPG | 15 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 1993 | 17 MPG | 15 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 149 large cars models tracked here, the Ford Crown Victoria Police ranks 117 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Caprice (17.3), BMW 550i xDrive Gran Turismo (18), BMW 740il (18), Buick Roadmaster (18), Cadillac Brougham (18).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 523 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Crown Victoria Police get?
The 2006 Ford Crown Victoria Police is rated at 17 MPG combined by the EPA — 14 city and 21 highway. Across all 14 model years in the database it averages 16.6 MPG, ranging from 16 to 17 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Crown Victoria Police cost in fuel per year?
At 17 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 882 gallons — roughly $2824 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.188 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2006 model is $3650.
Has the Ford Crown Victoria Police become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 17 MPG today against 17 in 1993 — essentially flat across 14 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Ford Crown Victoria Police efficient for its class?
It ranks 117 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 4.6 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.