Vehicle Description
2009 Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor Sedan
Valued for reliability, durability, and performance, the Ford Crown
Victoria Police Interceptor was the law enforcement version of the
Ford Crown Victoria sedan. This vehicle was introduced in 1990, and
sold from 1992 to 2011. It was widely used by police departments
and other law enforcement agencies in North America during those
years, including the New York City Police Department, Los Angeles
Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The
Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor was based on the Ford
Panther platform, the same platform used for the Lincoln Town Car
and Mercury Grand Marquis. Designed to meet the specific needs of
law enforcement agencies, it included features such as heavy-duty
suspension, a powerful engine, and a reinforced frame. During these
early years, the first generation of the Police Interceptor was
equipped with a 4.6-liter V8 engine that produced 190 horsepower.
The second generation came in 1998 and featured a more powerful
4.6-liter V8 engine that produced up to 200 horsepower. The second
generation of the Crown Vic Police Interceptor was introduced in
1998 and remained in production until 2011. Like the first
generation, the second was based on the Panther platform and shared
many components with other Ford automotives.
Break out your badge, ticket book and mirrored sunglasses cuz it's
time to pull over some speeders in this fresh through our doors
2009 P71 Police Interceptor Crown Victoria. A former part of the
Monmouth County NJ police department running you down on the Garden
State Parkway in its undercover "Street Appearance Package", with
dark tinted windows, a new air conditioning system and having been
fully sorted out with a recent PA state inspection and emission
stickers. Little has been changed since the curved shaped redesign
from 1992 and this example runs nicely, has clearly been well
maintained and provides its passengers with a classy comfortable
ride...that is unless you end up in the shiny bracelets in the back
seat.
Exterior
A presentable coating of Performance White paint coats the exterior
steel panels that are straight and mind their gaps throughout. We
note some dings and dents in the body along with invasive rust in
thedriver's front quarter panel. In front, a nice chrome egg crate
grille is flanked by aerodynamic built-in headlights, parking
lights and turn signals that nowhave been LED converted. Badging is
correct and clean on the grille as it flows rearward following a
long hood back to a large 4 door passenger compartment. We see some
white and chrome door protector trims down low along with some rust
staining on the driver's rear lower door. The rear "C" pillar
slopes gracefully downward and has an opera window which allows the
rear seat passengers to watch the world go by. Tinted glass with
chrome highlighting trim wraps the passenger compartment and we
note plugged holes on the roof and driver's A-pillar from the
former light bar and spot light. A spacious trunk, rounded
integrated tail lights, and a body matching wrap around bumper
complete the exterior. Brushed finish 17-inch multi-spoke aluminum
wheels are all around and are wrapped in nearly new rubber from the
5th week of 2022.
Interior
Up front, a certified calibration analog dash in black with white
lettering sits within a dark gray plastic frame with more charcoal
plastic below. More charcoal plastic takes over for the lower dash
and conveniences such as the climate control, an AM/FM electric
clock, power windows, power mirrors, and power door locks are
noted. We note a few added holes in the dash from the now removed
police equipment. Gracing the area between the front door are
spacious buckets clad in checked charcoal tweed broadcloth, and a
large spacious vinyl wrapped bench sprawls across the back. A few
stains and slight tearing is noted in the driver's bucket and
straddling the hump in the middle is an added console with a deep
storage compartment and twin cupholders. Black texture vinyl
matting floods the floor and is in overall good condition, and the
headliner is stretched tight, and is very clean. Utilitarian, but
very plush and comfortable.
Drivetrain
A 4.6 Liter SOHC fuel injected V8 sits within the engine bay and
shows well with a little corrosion and a covering of dust from age.
It is connected to a 4-speed automatic 4R70W transmission which
sends power rearward to a Ford 8.8" axle weighing in with 3.55
gears and TracLoc.
Undercarriage
Presenting as clean, this undercarriage shows some surface rust
only on uncoated steel surfaces. Floor pans, toe kicks and frame
are all fairly rust free and covered in an application of the
factory Performance White paint. We note some heavy surface rust on
the lower front of the fuel tank along with heavy invasive rust on
the driver's rear door underside. The rockers as well have
succumbed to invasive rust, and while this cannot be seen from the
exterior due to the black rocker moldings, a few taps on the
plastic cause rusted steel to fall from the car. Providing the
luxurious and pursuit worthy ride is an independent coil spring
suspension in the front and a 4 link with coil springs on the rear.
Power disc brakes are noted on all 4 corners as is power steering.
Dual exhaust quiets down the 4.6 liter to barely a whisper and is
the original equipment.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter all did very nicely on our test drive, had my crack
decoder and dear friend been along on the drive I would have cuffed
him and stuffed him in the back before hauling him off to our well
hidden Classic Auto Mall jail cell. All smooth ride, shifting, and
acceleration. Ease of operation is a definite plus for this big
skate and all functions were working swimmingly at the time of our
drive.
A well maintained former patrol version of the Crown Victoria. If
you are looking to slow the speed of traffic on your daily commute
then you need to come into the halls of Classic Auto Mall and have
a look at this interceptor. It's led a good life and is ready to
perform for you and yours. Now where's the nearest Dunkin
Donuts?
2FAHP71V29X103023
2-Canada
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
H-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
P71-Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Sedan
V-4.6 Liter SOHC V8 250hp
2-Check Digit
9-2009
X-Talbotville, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
103023-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
