Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria based on all problems reported for the 2000 Crown Victoria.
Intake manifold failure, cracked in rear at heater hose boss that resulted in coolant loss. Also, the #4 ignition coil was damaged by coolant leaking on to it from cracked manifold. . .
In June 2004, when my 2000 Crown Victoria had 37082 miles on it, the air conditioner failed to blow cold air; the vehicle was inspected by Ford quality care in gaithersburg, MD, where it was determined that the problem was associated with the compressor and the dryer, both of which were replaced. The compressor (part #f3az-19v703-aarm - $391. 59) and dryer (part #yw1z-19c836-aa - $139. 30) along with other smaller parts were replaced for $543. 12, and labor brought to total bill to $1010. 62. I asked that the parts be returned, but was told they were core and could not be returned. Had the failure occurred 1083 miles earlier I assume it would have been covered under the warranty.