I had a Mercury Grand Marquis, which is a clone of the Crown Vic. I was on my way to work on the interstate and a huge semi loaded with plywood side swiped my car. The front tire blew and I went across 5 lanes of traffic and landed in a ditch. My car was severely damaged (but fixable) but I walked away without a scratch. Good thing I wasn't driving a Kia or other small car or I probably be here today!! Too bad they don't them anymore...
I got cut off and slammed into a car on the freeway going 40. Airbag on driver side went off. $5800 in damages for my 03 P71, repaired and still driving today. Totaled car in front, mine the shop tech said didn't even bend the frame.
I was in an interstate accident. Had a seizure while driving. Went down in the ditch, hit a driveway, went up in the air, car landed on its side. I got about 15 stitches in my forehead, a black eye all from the airbag....and thats it. Sherriff told me the car saved my life. I love these cars and am planning on buying one this week.
This is one of the few cars on the road that actually has a chassis. The frame rails of the Crown Vic and Grand marquis are fully boxed steel from bumper to bumper. Most new cars utilize unit body construction which is basically just the sheet metal of the body being used as the frame.
301Pont All vehicles have a chassis of some type. The frame was never fully boxed on the Panthers. These are space frames, which are used to support the body. Ladder frames, used in trucks, are purely a load-bearing structure that the cab is mounted to. The space frames used in the Panthers and '77 - '96 B body GM's had no real advantage over the unit body Mopars (M, LH, LX, LD).
301Pont All vehicles have a chassis of some type. The frame was never fully boxed on the Panthers. These are space frames, which are used to support the body. Ladder frames, used in trucks, are purely a load-bearing structure that the cab is mounted to. The space frames used in the Panthers and '77 - '96 B body GM's had no real advantage over the unit body Mopars (M, LH, LX, LD). In a unit body, the sheet metal is either welded or bolted to a skeleton, or body cage or substructure, which is why they're referred to as "semi-monocoque". The sheet metal, as on all other vehicles, is for styling only.
I have an 06 sheriffs car hit the wall on the free way it looks identical now but i believe can be fixed frame is in good shape but can not get it to fire back up no fuel or spark thw inertia switch hasnt been switched what do you think
I was driving to work in my P71 and this lady in a Hyundai Kona turned in front of me and I missed hitting her head on by inches. - she's lucky I was paying attention.
i hjave a crown vic police interceptor i got into a crash last year wit a saturn my car had minor damage her car got totaled.i would drive a crown vic p71 over ne car
The strength of the Panther platform is a myth. They crunch up and fold up just as bad - or often worse - than others of the same size and weight. Certainly, *all* of today's North American police cars are much stronger than the older Fords, as technology, designs, and materials have greatly improved since 2011.
Thats simply not true buddy, do you have any sources? yes compared to body on frame in the 1960's but compare to the unibody newer cars with the panther there is no comparison, the panther wins
Matt Black It's definitely true, whether you believe it or not. The inability to meet newer crash test standards was *the* reason the cars were discontinued. You can do your own research at the IIHS website, they do all the testing. That frame is a space frame, not a ladder frame. Your precious Panthers (I owned a '94 and an '04 myself) crunch up just as nice as anything else out there, pickups and semi's included. The best example I can point you to is their test of a 2010 Malibu vs a '59 Impala. It blows that BOF myth all to hell. And back.
They discontinued it because of bad fuel economy, upcoming emissions regulations in which ford would have to pay a huge CO2 tax, they wanted the taurus to replace it so they don't have to make 2 large sedans and half to supply parts for 2 different cars for police and civilian. I mentioned the old body on frame above referring to that video the 1950s belair is very different from a panther body which came out in the 80's. You're telling me 30 years and no improvements? not to mention the yearly improvements to safety air bags and such
Matt Black They discontinued the cars because they would not - and could not - pass the new crash standards. That's it. It would've required a complete reengineering of the platform, and since the car was fleet - only since 2008, they killed it. Same with the old B body Caprice and Chrysler M bodies. Fuel economy? You don't know much about today's police cars. Go find the EPA ratings for the Ecoboom Fords. Almost exactly as poor as the CV. They don't make the panthers anymore. They're vastly inferior in almost every way to the Charger and Exploder, and before long, those will be the last two Pursuit-Rated police vehicles for sale, unless Chevy keeps the Tahoe and Dodge gets the Durango certified. Right now, the market is about 45% Exploder, 45% Charger, and 10% Tahoe/other. That's just the way it is. The Panthers and Caprices and Fury/Diplomat are gone, and aren't coming back. Each one had good points and bad, but that info's only good at car shows and enthusiast circles.
Listen, I have it on good authority that all my stated reasons are correct and yours are wrong. My neighbor is one of the vice presidents of Ford, I heard all those facts from his mouth. Crash testing was never part of the reason they stopped making it. And for the record the ecoboost v6 gets 5 more MPGs city and 9 more highway
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I wish these badass cars were still in production. I love how a crown victoria drives. Sting like a bee and float like a butterfly
MRBIGSHOT54321 More like sting like a massive hornet.
I got rear ended by an integra in my crown Vic. The integra was totalled and my car suffered 3 cracks on the bumper. I love these things. Thi
Yes, Thi.
The reason for this was not the car
The back of a car is stronger than the front
The front is softer so pedestrians have a lower chance of death if hit
And the back of the Ford police cars are very very strong
+1 for the car, -1 for the driver for being in so many accidents.
I had a Mercury Grand Marquis, which is a clone of the Crown Vic. I was on my way to work on the interstate and a huge semi loaded with plywood side swiped my car. The front tire blew and I went across 5 lanes of traffic and landed in a ditch. My car was severely damaged (but fixable) but I walked away without a scratch. Good thing I wasn't driving a Kia or other small car or I probably be here today!! Too bad they don't them anymore...
3 words..BUILT FORD TOUGH!
No the frame is not bent at all.
And that's why the Crown Victoria was used by police for 33 years.
With some determination and parts including headlights fender hood etc itd be good to go again im sure lol
I got cut off and slammed into a car on the freeway going 40. Airbag on driver side went off. $5800 in damages for my 03 P71, repaired and still driving today. Totaled car in front, mine the shop tech said didn't even bend the frame.
Lmao did insurance cover it or did u spend that 5k outta your pocket?
I was in an interstate accident. Had a seizure while driving. Went down in the ditch, hit a driveway, went up in the air, car landed on its side. I got about 15 stitches in my forehead, a black eye all from the airbag....and thats it. Sherriff told me the car saved my life. I love these cars and am planning on buying one this week.
I'm sure she'll be crashing more of them
it's a damn shame they discontinued the crown vic my 05 saved my life and now I have an 08 lx p71
Nick Yeadon i just had a head on collision with my 05 and am in the process of fixing it right now
Poor Crown Vic. But, it is definitely true those Fords are tough. Can't stop the Panther platform. I have one from 1989.
Since this video was posted, that lady got into another 400 accidents
This is one of the few cars on the road that actually has a chassis. The frame rails of the Crown Vic and Grand marquis are fully boxed steel from bumper to bumper. Most new cars utilize unit body construction which is basically just the sheet metal of the body being used as the frame.
301Pont
All vehicles have a chassis of some type.
The frame was never fully boxed on the Panthers. These are space frames, which are used to support the body. Ladder frames, used in trucks, are purely a load-bearing structure that the cab is mounted to.
The space frames used in the Panthers and '77 - '96 B body GM's had no real advantage over the unit body Mopars (M, LH, LX, LD).
301Pont
All vehicles have a chassis of some type.
The frame was never fully boxed on the Panthers. These are space frames, which are used to support the body. Ladder frames, used in trucks, are purely a load-bearing structure that the cab is mounted to.
The space frames used in the Panthers and '77 - '96 B body GM's had no real advantage over the unit body Mopars (M, LH, LX, LD).
In a unit body, the sheet metal is either welded or bolted to a skeleton, or body cage or substructure, which is why they're referred to as "semi-monocoque". The sheet metal, as on all other vehicles, is for styling only.
I love how I'm going to win if somebody tries to do something shitty when I drive this car
and thats why im going to buy one. if you watch mythbusters, they dropped one. and it stood up very well
I drive the same car and I don't think I would ever change to another car other than a crown vic
It's like a ballerina running into a linebacker.
that car can be fixed like new again if it didnt already
I have an 06 sheriffs car hit the wall on the free way it looks identical now but i believe can be fixed frame is in good shape but can not get it to fire back up no fuel or spark thw inertia switch hasnt been switched what do you think
Nice car and a Thumbs Up liked.
I was driving to work in my P71 and this lady in a Hyundai Kona turned in front of me and I missed hitting her head on by inches. - she's lucky I was paying attention.
I think she is bad luck with cars....
is the frame bent? can it be straightened?
WOW crown vic's were produced also before 1992
They been made since 1979.
dam that woman needs to take the bus.
That'll buff right out.
Love my cvpi
wow
Are you serious, you can't even use the word ''deploy''?
to bad they dont make them now
Built Ford Tough
i hjave a crown vic police interceptor i got into a crash last year wit a saturn my car had minor damage her car got totaled.i would drive a crown vic
p71 over ne car
lol
The strength of the Panther platform is a myth. They crunch up and fold up just as bad - or often worse - than others of the same size and weight. Certainly, *all* of today's North American police cars are much stronger than the older Fords, as technology, designs, and materials have greatly improved since 2011.
Thats simply not true buddy, do you have any sources?
yes compared to body on frame in the 1960's but compare to the unibody newer cars with the panther there is no comparison, the panther wins
Matt Black It's definitely true, whether you believe it or not. The inability to meet newer crash test standards was *the* reason the cars were discontinued. You can do your own research at the IIHS website, they do all the testing. That frame is a space frame, not a ladder frame. Your precious Panthers (I owned a '94 and an '04 myself) crunch up just as nice as anything else out there, pickups and semi's included. The best example I can point you to is their test of a 2010 Malibu vs a '59 Impala. It blows that BOF myth all to hell. And back.
They discontinued it because of bad fuel economy, upcoming emissions regulations in which ford would have to pay a huge CO2 tax, they wanted the taurus to replace it so they don't have to make 2 large sedans and half to supply parts for 2 different cars for police and civilian.
I mentioned the old body on frame above referring to that video the 1950s belair is very different from a panther body which came out in the 80's. You're telling me 30 years and no improvements? not to mention the yearly improvements to safety air bags and such
Matt Black They discontinued the cars because they would not - and could not - pass the new crash standards. That's it. It would've required a complete reengineering of the platform, and since the car was fleet - only since 2008, they killed it. Same with the old B body Caprice and Chrysler M bodies. Fuel economy? You don't know much about today's police cars. Go find the EPA ratings for the Ecoboom Fords. Almost exactly as poor as the CV.
They don't make the panthers anymore. They're vastly inferior in almost every way to the Charger and Exploder, and before long, those will be the last two Pursuit-Rated police vehicles for sale, unless Chevy keeps the Tahoe and Dodge gets the Durango certified. Right now, the market is about 45% Exploder, 45% Charger, and 10% Tahoe/other. That's just the way it is. The Panthers and Caprices and Fury/Diplomat are gone, and aren't coming back. Each one had good points and bad, but that info's only good at car shows and enthusiast circles.
Listen, I have it on good authority that all my stated reasons are correct and yours are wrong. My neighbor is one of the vice presidents of Ford, I heard all those facts from his mouth. Crash testing was never part of the reason they stopped making it. And for the record the ecoboost v6 gets 5 more MPGs city and 9 more highway
dam that woman needs to take the bus.