Although less controversial than the 1991 redesign of its competitor Chevrolet Caprice, the 1992-1997 Crown Victoria's futuristic exterior design was not as well-received by car buyers as the Ford Taurus - the car that inspired it - had been.
For 1998 to 2000, the 4.6 L SOHC V8 single exhaust had 200 hp with a 2.73 rear axle ratio.