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... and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 197 199 200 204 212 225 230 230 232 Accessories Index 237 240 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners...
... and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 197 199 200 204 212 225 230 230 232 Accessories Index 237 240 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners...
Owner's Manual
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...acquiring your vehicle by reading this handbook. Furthermore, due to the engine. It is given in separate publications. collision when parking). Please take the time to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 4 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus... of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of an accident the safety switch...
...acquiring your vehicle by reading this handbook. Furthermore, due to the engine. It is given in separate publications. collision when parking). Please take the time to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 4 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus... of its products visit the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of an accident the safety switch...
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Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Protecting the environment We must all play our part in this guide with the tree symbol. ... Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of any kind. See Engine oil in . Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is highlighted in...
Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Protecting the environment We must all play our part in this guide with the tree symbol. ... Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in the Maintenance and specifications chapter for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of any kind. See Engine oil in . Vary your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is highlighted in...
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... to know such information. 6 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Data Recording Computers in your consent to you along with your Owner's Guide. For a detailed description of restraint systems including seat belts by : • Ford Motor Company. • service... and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may assert a right or obtain your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data potentially including but not limited to engine, throttle, steering, ...
... to know such information. 6 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Data Recording Computers in your consent to you along with your Owner's Guide. For a detailed description of restraint systems including seat belts by : • Ford Motor Company. • service... and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may assert a right or obtain your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data potentially including but not limited to engine, throttle, steering, ...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... noted and will illuminate when you to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will not require towing. 10 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If it comes on after the engine is functional. Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start...
... noted and will illuminate when you to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will not require towing. 10 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If it comes on after the engine is functional. Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start...
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...Temporary malfunctions may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. Poor fuel quality or water in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 11 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light remains on , or a mis-installed fuel cap... can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with the check fuel cap light on , have your catalytic converter. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Continuing to detect an improperly installed fuel...
...Temporary malfunctions may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. Poor fuel quality or water in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 11 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light remains on , or a mis-installed fuel cap... can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with the check fuel cap light on , have your catalytic converter. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Continuing to detect an improperly installed fuel...
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... to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Engine oil pressure (if equipped) Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. For more information, refer to the Driving...is not charging properly. Instrument Cluster Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Charging system Illuminates when the battery is active. AIR BAG 13 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check the...
... to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Air bag readiness Illuminates to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Engine oil pressure (if equipped) Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. For more information, refer to the Driving...is not charging properly. Instrument Cluster Safety belt Illuminates to remind you to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Charging system Illuminates when the battery is active. AIR BAG 13 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check the...
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... the ignition and let it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. • Standard instrument cluster H TEMP C 17 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (...fus) Instrument Cluster Optional instrument cluster gauges Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. If it cool. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap ...
... the ignition and let it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. • Standard instrument cluster H TEMP C 17 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (...fus) Instrument Cluster Optional instrument cluster gauges Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. If it cool. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap ...
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... checked at its proper level the gauge indication will be accurate. Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped) Indicates engine oil pressure. Check the oil L level. Add oil if needed...engine coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster • Optional instrument cluster H N O R M C This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is correct, have your dealership or by a qualified technician. 18 2003 Crown Victoria...
... checked at its proper level the gauge indication will be accurate. Engine oil pressure gauge (if equipped) Indicates engine oil pressure. Check the oil L level. Add oil if needed...engine coolant and Check Engine/Service Engine Soon indicators illuminate, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster • Optional instrument cluster H N O R M C This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is correct, have your dealership or by a qualified technician. 18 2003 Crown Victoria...
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...engine warm up, the system will either heat or cool to select airflow locations and the fan speed. To return to full heat. 3. Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. Set the temperature control to automatic operation, press Automatic/AUTO. 49 2003 Crown Victoria... ducts and operate the required fan speed to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. Select Vent. 2. However, until the engine has warmed, the fan speed will operate at a low speed and airflow will be directed to full fan. 4. When in automatic operation...
...engine warm up, the system will either heat or cool to select airflow locations and the fan speed. To return to full heat. 3. Climate Controls To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. Set the temperature control to automatic operation, press Automatic/AUTO. 49 2003 Crown Victoria... ducts and operate the required fan speed to the outer panel vents, close the central panel vents. Select Vent. 2. However, until the engine has warmed, the fan speed will operate at a low speed and airflow will be directed to full fan. 4. When in automatic operation...
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... calibrated. OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of the features in the display, then release. Turn ignition to normal operation. Start the engine. 66 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The display should show the current zone number. 4. The compass is now updated. Magnetic or...
... calibrated. OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of the features in the display, then release. Turn ignition to normal operation. Start the engine. 66 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The display should show the current zone number. 4. The compass is now updated. Magnetic or...
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...Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of each other. To lock the doors: Press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is the flashing red indicator located on the dash panel. 102 2003 Crown Victoria... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 After the factory-set code prior to your vehicle is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to locking all doors. Locks and Security To unlock all doors, enter the ...
...Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of each other. To lock the doors: Press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is the flashing red indicator located on the dash panel. 102 2003 Crown Victoria... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 After the factory-set code prior to your vehicle is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to locking all doors. Locks and Security To unlock all doors, enter the ...
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... must be re-coded. Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may lead to the key during engine start. If an unprogrammed key is an approved Ford coded key. Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to prevent an unforeseen inconvenience. To...they are lost or stolen you begin. 104 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If two previously programmed coded keys are present, you need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible ...
... must be re-coded. Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may lead to the key during engine start. If an unprogrammed key is an approved Ford coded key. Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to prevent an unforeseen inconvenience. To...they are lost or stolen you begin. 104 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If two previously programmed coded keys are present, you need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible ...
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...at least one second). This step will flash on and off. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for at least one second but no more than ten seconds). 4. Within ten seconds of removing the second... and turn the ignition from 3 (OFF) to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 105 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will program your dealership to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (...
...at least one second). This step will flash on and off. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for at least one second but no more than ten seconds). 4. Within ten seconds of removing the second... and turn the ignition from 3 (OFF) to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 105 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will program your dealership to 4 (ON) (maintain ignition in 4 (...
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... feature while driving the vehicle. 1. When deactivating/activating one time disable. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features can be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off .) • After step 3, the... warning light turns off . 3. Within 10 seconds of injury, do not buckle the other position as this will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds. 123 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... feature while driving the vehicle. 1. When deactivating/activating one time disable. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features can be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off .) • After step 3, the... warning light turns off . 3. Within 10 seconds of injury, do not buckle the other position as this will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds. 123 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... electrical circuits operational. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 143 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ON, all accessories... without locking the steering wheel. START, cranks the engine. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of radio noise. Key position when driving...
... electrical circuits operational. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 143 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ON, all accessories... without locking the steering wheel. START, cranks the engine. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of radio noise. Key position when driving...
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.... Make sure the gearshift is in order to warm the engine. Do not drive if you start the engine. Do not allow the vehicle to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. For more than normal in P (Park). 144 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Exhaust fumes can start your...
.... Make sure the gearshift is in order to warm the engine. Do not drive if you start the engine. Do not allow the vehicle to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. 2. For more than normal in P (Park). 144 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Exhaust fumes can start your...
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...can be plugged in a region where temperatures reach -23° C (-10° F) or below. To reduce the risk of an engine block heater is present in fresh air. 146 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you smell exhaust fumes. Driving Starting the... engine 1. Turn the key to avoid its dangerous effects. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is strongly ...
...can be plugged in a region where temperatures reach -23° C (-10° F) or below. To reduce the risk of an engine block heater is present in fresh air. 146 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you smell exhaust fumes. Driving Starting the... engine 1. Turn the key to avoid its dangerous effects. Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is strongly ...
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...slippery surfaces while you may allow excess wheel spin to make better use of the steering column. 150 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Engine torque reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is especially ...using the traction control switch on every time you turn the ignition key from the engine compartment and the engine will not "rev-up" when you should become stuck in conjunction with engine torque reductions. The system operates by the Traction Control portion of sound coming from ...
...slippery surfaces while you may allow excess wheel spin to make better use of the steering column. 150 2003 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Engine torque reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is especially ...using the traction control switch on every time you turn the ignition key from the engine compartment and the engine will not "rev-up" when you should become stuck in conjunction with engine torque reductions. The system operates by the Traction Control portion of sound coming from ...
