What are the trim levels for the Crown Victoria?
The Ford Crown Victoria was typically offered to retail buyers in two main trim levels—Crown Victoria (base) and Crown Victoria LX—while law enforcement and fleet customers could opt for the dedicated Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. The model was produced from 1992 through 2011, and trim availability varied slightly by year and market.
Consumer trims
These are the two primary trim levels that most individual buyers could choose from across the Crown Victoria’s production years. The LX designation signified a higher equipment level compared with the base model.
- Crown Victoria (base)
- Crown Victoria LX (higher trim)
For most model years, buyers could select between the base Crown Victoria and the LX variant, with the LX offering upgraded features and options as standard or across optional packages depending on the year.
Police and fleet variants
In addition to the consumer trims, the Crown Victoria nameplate included a dedicated police and fleet variant designed for law enforcement duties. These versions were not consumer trims but specialized configurations built for police work and other official use.
- Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (CPI)
The Police Interceptor represented the best-known Crown Victoria variant for agencies, featuring performance and equipment tailored to police requirements. Fleets and taxi operators sometimes used stock Crown Victoria models with fleet options, but the CPI remained the standout police-focused version.
Summary
Across its 1992–2011 run, the Crown Victoria primarily offered two consumer trims—Base Crown Victoria and Crown Victoria LX—with a distinct Police Interceptor variant serving law enforcement needs. This structure helped Ford address both retail customers seeking value and fleets requiring specialized capabilities.
