Sell your 2008 Ford Crown Victoria for cash

The 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is a full-size car that came with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine. At 18 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2008 Ford Crown Victoria at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars
Engines4.6L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂494 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)4,157 lb
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age18 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 18 years old, most of a 2008 Crown Victoria's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2008 Crown Victoria weighed 4,157 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Crown Victoria. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the steering, typically around 98,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2008 Ford Crown Victoria recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

SteeringNov 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V704000

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 manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the…

Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

SteeringAug 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V385000

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 were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine…

Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

SuspensionJun 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V270000

On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.

Risk: If a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. As a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.

Common 2008 Crown Victoria problems

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria with NHTSA. 11 reports involved a crash and 3 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 6 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Steering24
  • Vehicle Speed Control10
  • Suspension5
  • Electrical System4
  • Power Train3
  • Service Brakes2

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Steering98,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control119,000 mi
  • Suspension59,000 mi
  • Electrical System73,000 mi
  • Power Train115,000 mi
  • Service Brakes110,000 mi

2008 Ford Crown Victoria service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 18 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling2
  • Power Train2
  • Power Train2
  • Power Train2
  • Steering2
  • Electrical System1

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2019 · DOR-L2Q6V-10

    This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2018 · SSM 47201

    Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional f

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2016 · SSM 46085

    The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2016 · 16-0072

    For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not include

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.

SteeringEA13004 · opened Apr 2013, closed Nov 2013Led to recall 13V385000

Loss of Steering Control

In its recall notice dated August 26, 2013, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified NHTSA of a safety defect condition that may result in loss of steering in approximately 355,000 model year (MY) 2005 through 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles built at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant, MY 2005 through

SteeringPE12025 · opened Sep 2012, closed Apr 2013

Loss of Steering Control

In the subject vehicles, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and rack and pinion steering assembly consist of the steering column and an upper and lower intermediate shaft.A disconnection of any of these components from the steering system can create a loss of steering control.Allegations of a loss of

TiresPE08060 · opened Oct 2008, closed Apr 2009

Tire valve cracking

On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company.the valves were supplied to Ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by t

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Selling a 2008 Crown Victoria: questions

How much is a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2008 Crown Victoria that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2008 Crown Victorias that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2008 Crown Victoria with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2008 Crown Victoria?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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