Ford 2005 Crown Victoria- Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lig...

Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drivein a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) andhave your vehicle serviced immediately. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exha...

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on isdangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehiclechecked by your dealer immediately. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to fl...

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. Traction control 娂 AdvanceTrac active (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction control 娂 system is active. It will be lit for a minimumof four seconds or for the durationof the Traction Control 娂 event, refer to the Drivin...

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. MESSAGE CENTER INDICATOR LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED) Speed control: Illum...

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s dooris opened. GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges REVIEW COPY 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002)...

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge: • Standard instrument cluster MPH km/h 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 km/h MPH km S TEMP H...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Eject: Press to eject a tape. 2. Eject: Press to eject a CD. 3. Bass: Allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bassoutput. Press BASS then press SELto decrease or increase the bass levels. Treble: Allows you to increase or decreas...

9. RDS: (Radio Data System): Allows you to access FM stationswhich are RDS- equipped. PressRDS then SEL to select from: Traffic — Allows you to receive traffic announcements and control theirvolume level. Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets. Show — Allows you to view the freque...

To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decreaseor increase the minutes. 5. EJ (eject): Press to eject a CD. 6. COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to bring louder andsofter levels into more comfortablelistening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display. 7. Shuffle...

14. CD : Press to enter CD mode or to play a CD already loaded into thesystem. 15. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 16. Bass: Press / to increase/decrease the bass output. 17. Treble: Press / to increase/decrease the treble output. 18. CD slot: Insert a CD printed side up. CD u...

AM/FM STEREO (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Seek: Press / to find the next strong station down/up thefrequency band. 2. Tune: Press / to manually change radio frequency down/up. 3. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 4. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune t...

4. Tape AMS: In tape mode, press and hold to activate AutomaticMusic Search (allows you to quicklylocate the beginning of the tape selection being played or to skip to thenext selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the currentselection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape M...

3. Turn the magazine (A) over. 4. Using the disc holder releaseknob (C), pull the disc holder (B)out of the magazine. Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may comecompletely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holderback into the magazine while pressing on t...

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thunderstor...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may notfunction correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregularshaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, an...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ...

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select NORM A/C. 2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 3. Set the fan speed to HI. 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towar...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled by the headlamp control....

Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate thedomelamp. • In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aim...

Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb:1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position, then open the hood.2. Remove the radiator cover by turning the three knobs to the unlockposition. 3. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward. 4. Remove the bulb retaining...

3. Connect the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base untilit snaps, locking it into position. 4. Install the protective cover over headlamps locking it in place withthree knobs. 5. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly. If theheadlamp was correctly aligned before yo...

Replacing tail lamp/brake/turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are locatedin the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb. 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then open the trunkand remove plastic retainer toexpose the lamp ...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...

6. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. Thelayer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of thewiper rubber element. TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold ...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Some of the features in the overhead consoleinclude Compass, Homelink, and Moon Roof controls. Compass mode The compass reading may be affected when you drive ne...

the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safetystandards. For more information, contact HomeLink 威 at: www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programmingprocedures (i.e. new HomeLink 威 equipped vehic...

2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter 1–3 inches (2–8 cm)away from the HomeLink 威 button you wish to program (located on your overhead console) while keeping the display in view. 3. Simultaneously press and holdboth the HomeLink 威 and hand-held transmitter button. The messageCHANNEL “X” ...

underneath the house icon are constant, programming is complete andyour device should activate when the HomeLink 威 button is pressed and released. Note: To program the remaining two HomeLink 威 buttons, begin with step 2 in the “Programming” section — do not repeat step 1. If the indicator light(s) u...

• Continue to press and hold theHomeLink 威 button (note step 3 in the “Programming” section)while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter untilthe frequency signal has beenaccepted by the HomeLink 威 . The message CHANNEL “X” (1,2 or 3)TRAINING will appear on th...

• After about 20 seconds, themessage CHANNELS CLEAREDwill appear on the display. Do nothold for longer that 30 seconds.HomeLink 威 is now in the train (or learning) mode and can beprogrammed at any timebeginning with step 2 in the“Programming” section. Reprogramming a single HomeLink 姞 button To prog...

One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onthe bottom part of the rocker switchand release quickly. Press the toppart of the rocker switch to stop. Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindo...

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control toadjust accelerator and brake pedal. • Press the right side of the control to adjust the...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This willnot erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn the speed control or the ignition off, yourspeed control set speed memory iserased. ...

Climate control features • Press TEMP + or - to adjusttemperature. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) To open the moon roof: • Press and hold the controlforward to raise the moon roof tothe vent position (when the glasspanel is closed). • For one-touch operation, pressthe control rearward and release;this will...

When programming your HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage. Do not use the HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as requ...

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, yourhand-held transmitter mayautomatically stop transmitting —not allowing enough time forHomeLink 威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing steps 1 and 2outlined in the “Programming” section, replace step 3 w...

Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the train...

• check the distance traveled during a trip on either Trip A or Trip B • monitor the average speed Selectable features Reset Press this control to reset theselected message center function tozero. The only functions which canbe reset are: • AVG ECON • TRIP A or TRIP B • AVG SPEED E/M Press this cont...

2. Press the RESET control and theselected message center functionwill be reset to zero. Message center functions DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE) This function estimatesapproximately how far you can drivewith the fuel remaining in your tankunder normal driving conditions.Remember to turn the ignition OFFwhe...

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe tooperate Mobile Communications Equipment. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipp...

KEYS The vehicle is equipped with a master (black) key and valet (gray) keylock system. The master key will access doors, trunk, glove box, ignitionand remote trunk release. The valet key will access doors and ignitiononly. Before using this key, lock the trunk remote control to disable the Trunk re...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) With the keyless entry keypad, youcan: • lock or unlock the vehicle doorswithout using the key. • open the trunk. See also Remote entry system in this chapter for more information. Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keylessentry system. Y...

3. Enter a second personal 5-digit code. Each number must be enteredwithin five seconds of each other. 4. Press 3 • 4 to store the second personal code. 5. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm programming of thenew code. To store a third personal code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. W...

• To release the trunk, enter the factory-set code or personal code (driver door unlocks) and press 5 • 6 within five seconds. After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered, you canunlock all doors (press 3 • 4) and release the trunk (press 5 • 6) as long as the controls are pressed w...

• When the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for3 seconds to indicate normal system functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock 娂 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. Ifthis occurs, the vehicle sho...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle’s seats are equipped with head restraints which arevertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limithead motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your headrestraints, lift the head restraint so that it is l...

To adjust the front seatback usingthe manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle locatedon the side of the seat. • Lean against the seatback toadjust it to your desired position.You can recline the seat back orbring it forward. • Release the handle when the desired position has been reached. Using ...

Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls(if equipped) The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each frontdoor. Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuringpeople in a collision ...

Front passenger sensing system For air bags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and thisforce can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very closeto the air bag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, like infantsin rear-facing child seats, this occurs because t...

Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit in the backseat where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehic...

Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has beenclosed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest...

movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduceforward movement of the driver and passengers. Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing s...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recom...

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt andincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt The lap bel...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety ...

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1minute) • Step 3 must be completed withi...

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleassem...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should a...

Children and air bags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Air bags can...

If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in acollision. If the safety belt pretensioners deploy in an accident, they willnot function again ( belt will not e...

Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclinedtoo far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury ordeath in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with yourfeet on the floor. The front ...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system i...

to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal ornear-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateraldeceleration. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the side air bag hasdeployed, the air bag w...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by...

Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds (18 kg) and are around 4 years of age. Although thelap/shoulder belt will provide some protection, these children are still toosmall for lap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the ri...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

• LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 48pounds (22 kg) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be usedfor children up to 60 pounds (27 kg) in a child restraint, and toprovide upper torso restraint for children up to 80 pounds (36 kg)using an upper torso harness and a b...

8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward. There should ...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating on them calledTire Quality Grades. The Qualitygrades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperatu...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear andremove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in thetread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage fromthe tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls...

When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tire do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the T-type/mini sparetire • Use more than one T-type/mini spare t...

• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire/wheel The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of thefollowing: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capabi...

4. Remove the lug wrench from thejack. Rotate the lug wrench socketout from the handle. 5. Locate pry off notch (ifequipped) and remove the centerornament from the aluminum wheelwith the tapered end of the wheelnut wrench that came with yourvehicle. Insert and twist the handle,then pry against the w...

five black plastic nuts in the order shown on the wheelcover using thelug wrench with about 6.0 lbs. ft. (80 N • m) torque. Then firmly install the wheelcover center ornament. 13. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. 14. Turn on the air suspension switch (if equipped). WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECI...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon ...

the road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Visually check yourtires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusuallysmooth areas. Also check for signs of tire damage. When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to prevent your vehiclefrom skiddin...

• Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five...

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance andlonger tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximatelyevery 5...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive(4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check ...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located o...

Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all runninglights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. See yourdealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment forhooking up trailer lamps. Driving while you tow When towing a trail...

Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailerinto the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after thetrailer is removed from the water. When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise abo...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks thegearshift lever and allows keyremoval. 2. ACC, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 3. ON, all electrical circuitsoperational. Warning lightsillumi...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). 2. Turn the key to 4 (START), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine starts. Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, ...

BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or int...

If the parking brake fails to releaseafter completing this procedure, usethe manual parking brake releaselever. Pull the lever to manually releasethe parking brake. TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional Traction Control 娂 system. This system helps you mainta...

During Traction Control 娂 operation you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not“rev-up” when you push further on the accelerator. This is normalsystem behavior. If you should become stuck in snowor ice or on a very slippery roadsurface, try...

It is also important to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in thepower steering fluid reservoir: • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level(below the MIN mark on the reservoir). • Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, checkfor low po...

This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level byautomatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate. The air suspension shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunk.If this switch is in the OFF ...

2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral) . When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, theautomatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwantedvehicle movement, always s...

2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission todownshift to second gear at ...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth isunknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignitionsystem gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter yourengine’s air intake and severely damage your engine. If driving throug...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated on the left side of the trunkbehind the left rear tail light and thetrunk liner. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, r...

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wiredamage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link ca...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 15A Taxi, Cluster, Lighting ControlModule (Interior Lighting) 2 10A Ignition (ON) - ElectronicAutomatic Temperature Control(EATC) module, A/C mode switch(vehicles equipped with EATConly...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 29 15A Audio 30 15A Stop lamps, MFS 31 15A Hazards (non-Police vehicles) 20A Hazards (Police vehicles) 32 10A Mirror heaters, Rear defrosterswitch indicator 33 — Not used Relay 1 Full ISO relay Rear defroster Power dist...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution BoxDescription 108 20A** Moonroof (non-Police vehiclesonly) Spotlights (available on Policevehicles, Long Wheel Base [LWB]vehicles and commercial vehiclesonly) 109 20A** ABS module (Valves) 110 30A** Wiper module 111 50A** Police PDB or Police I...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. A...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMot...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford andthe dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have beenunsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your dealer for completedetails about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit theFord ESP website at ...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailab...

• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. • Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orwindshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when theyappear worn or do not function properly. Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean t...

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’ssafety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe seat-mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the ...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under theinstrumen...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7. Battery 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Automatic transmission...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic c...

5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added...

• If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must beremoved from the engine by a qualified service technician. 7. Put the indicator...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling ...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...

remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle withan overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant. To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and ...

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in this section....

What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle loadand terrain. How fail-safe cooling work...

• The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature: • If your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the gauge bars willflash and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute. • The engine will completely shut down, causing steering and ...

splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap andwater. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adversereaction. When refueling always shut the engine off and never allowsparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely haza...

with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician to prevent any engine damage. Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”unleaded gasoline is not recommended f...

• Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in miles or kilometers). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record ...

soon light is on, refer to the description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on. If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,the on-board diag...

4. Check the fluid level in thereservoir. It should be between theMIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Besure to put the cap back ...

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervalsfor changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filterelement listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. Note: Do not start your engine w...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Engine oil (includesfilter change) 6 Motorcraft SAE 5W-20Premium SyntheticBlend Motor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20Super Premium MotorOil (Canada) 5.7L (6.0 quarts) Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformance DOT 3Motor Vehicle BrakeFluid 1 Fill to line on r...

3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amountof transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication onthe dipstick’s normal operating range. Police or Handling Package refillcapacity-1...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP(US)CXO-5W20–LSP12(Canada) WSS-M2C930-Awith APICertificationMark Hinges, latches,striker plates,fuel filler doorhinge ...

2 Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstickhand...

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedto a vehicle and prescribe where theCertification label may be located.The Certification label is located onthe structure by the trailing edge ofthe ...

Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnumber) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame andtransfer case (if equipped). REVIEW COPY 2005 Crown Victoria (cro) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002) , Market: USA_English (fus) Maintenance and ...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to co...

Peace of mind First aid and safety kits Full vehicle covers Locking gas cap Remote start Vehicle security systems For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage ...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................164 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................109–110, 117 and child safety seats ............112description ......................110, 117disposal ....................................119driver air bag ..................112, 118indicator lig...

Engine oil ..................................213 change oil soon warning,message center .......................213checking and adding ..............213dipstick ....................................213filter, specifications ........216, 240recommendations ...................216refill capacities .........

replacing ..................................136rotating ....................................150safety practices .......................148sidewall information ...............142snow tires and chains ............151spare tire .........................136–137terminology .............................13...