Ford Crown Victoria 2002 User Manual

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Severe service conditions Maintenance recommendations Severe duty equipment

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Severe service conditions

This brochure is intended to aid the operators of police or fleet vehicles (used in severe duty, high mileage operations) in understanding the required maintenance services for such vehicles. It covers maintenance services for vehicles equipped with Heavy Duty packages. However, other vehicles operated under the conditions listed below are also considered “severe service” vehicles and should be serviced and maintained as prescribed in this brochure. This brochure applies to rear wheel drive passenger cars only.

Maintenance recommendations

Police and fleet vehicles are manufactured with heavy-duty parts that are designed specifically for the varying demands and unique requirements under which they are operated. Components that are part of the option packages are listed below and on the following pages with a brief outline of their major features and their contribution to overall vehicle performance, handling and usage.

Failure to maintain your vehicle(s) properly may restrict your warranty coverage, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver-passenger safety. The severe duty maintenance intervals are listed in the “Service Guide.”

The descriptions, specifications and material described in this publication were in effect at the time the publication was approved for printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change specifications, design or testing procedures without notice and without incurring obligation.

Severe duty equipment

POWERTRAIN OVERSPEED PROTECTION

The powertrain control module (PCM) includes logic to electronically prevent powertrain overspeed in any transmission selector position.

TRANSMISSION

The police vehicle has a unique high-performance powertrain including transmission and an aluminum driveshaft, which is designed for maximum vehicle performance. Due to the nature of this powertrain, some powertrain noise may be present.

Driving in the overdrive cancel mode for prolonged periods at high speeds will deteriorate performance and may cause extensive engine damage.

Crown Victoria police vehicles are designed to operate in the (Overdrive) gear selector position while in pursuit. Optimum performance will be obtained in mode should only be used in situations noted in the “Owner Guide.”

Under no circumstances should the aluminum driveshaft be replaced with a steel driveshaft. Doing so will adversely affect

vehicle operation which could lead to personal injury.

ELECTRICAL Battery-Police

The Motorcraft maintenance-free battery normally does not require additional water during its life. However, for severe service usage or in high temperature climates, the electrolyte level should be checked at least every five months or 8 000 km (5 000 miles). If the electrolyte level is below the level indicator in any cell, add enough pure water to bring the level up to the indicator. Never add electrolyte (’battery acid”) to the battery as this could shorten battery life.

(Overdrive). Operation in the overdrive cancel

HEAVY-DUTY FRAME

Extra reinforcements in the frame on the police vehicle are designed to strengthen structural members so that they can withstand severe duty use.

Heavy-duty suspension-Police

This option includes heavy-duty components that contribute to the vehicle’s stability and road handling capability under extremes of operation. The police vehicle has a heavy duty steering gear, extra control shock absorbers and heavy-duty front and rear stabilizer bars.

Severe duty equipment

COOLERS Extra oil cooler-Police

It is strongly recommended that auxiliary devices such as lights not be installed at the grille. Such devices will reduce airflow through the grille and could potentially impact the cooling system performance.

The 4.6L engine has an engine oil cooler mounted below the radiator fan to maintain safe engine oil temperatures.

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES Wheel rims-Police

To withstand the demands placed on vehicles driven under heavy-duty service conditions, Ford Motor Company installs heavy-duty steel wheels.

Tires-Police

Tires (including the spare) are speed-rated radials for police use. Use only the recommended tire size and speed ratings.

Brakes-Police

The police vehicle is equipped with heavy-duty front disc brake pads to meet the varying demands of different police service for fade resistance and other performance requirements.

The police vehicle may be equipped with anti-lock brakes and a traction control system; refer to the “Owner Guide” for operation of these systems.

INTERIOR Heavy-duty seats-Police

The front seat assemblies, including the seat adjustment mechanisms and supports, are ruggedly designed and ensure working comfort.

Calibrated speedometer-Police

Deviations from true road speeds are minimized by a calibrated speedometer head which gives both miles-per-hour (0–140 mph) and kilometer-per-hour (0–222 km/h) readings. The speedometer head assembly accuracy is +2 mph (+3 km/h) over the entire range (at 21°C [70°F]). The “certified calibration” applies to the head assembly only and does not apply to the indicated speed of the system, which is affected by variations in vehicle loading, tire inflation pressures, tire rolling radii and driveline ratios.

Mobile communication systems

The Federal Communications Commission regulates the use of mobile communication systems (such as two-way radios, telephones and theft

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