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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 91 105 112 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 124 124 128 131 133 134 139 141 144 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 145 145 146 146 147 155 161 167 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 168 176 Cleaning 177 2
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 87 87 91 105 112 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 124 124 128 131 133 134 139 141 144 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 145 145 146 146 147 155 161 167 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 168 176 Cleaning 177 2
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... Traction control AdvanceTrac active (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction control system is not charging properly. Air suspension (if equipped): • Standard instrument cluster AIR SUSP 12 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten...continues to fasten your safety belt, refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Air bag readiness: If this light fails AIR to illuminate when ignition is illuminated. A chime will be lit for a minimum of the Traction Control event...
... Traction control AdvanceTrac active (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction control system is not charging properly. Air suspension (if equipped): • Standard instrument cluster AIR SUSP 12 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten...continues to fasten your safety belt, refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Air bag readiness: If this light fails AIR to illuminate when ignition is illuminated. A chime will be lit for a minimum of the Traction Control event...
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If the indicators stay on . 13 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light ... turned on or flash faster, check for more information). O/D off: • Standard instrument cluster CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL LTR/100 km LOW FUEL O/D OFF •...control switch (TCS), TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km refer to Fuel gauge in the fuel tank is exceeded or the air suspension system requires servicing. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in this chapter for a burned out...
If the indicators stay on . 13 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light ... turned on or flash faster, check for more information). O/D off: • Standard instrument cluster CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL LTR/100 km LOW FUEL O/D OFF •...control switch (TCS), TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km refer to Fuel gauge in the fuel tank is exceeded or the air suspension system requires servicing. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in this chapter for a burned out...
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...the ignition is turned to ON and will flash WASHER MILES six times (if a door is open ). Low washer fluid: Momentarily CHECK AIR SUSPENSION DOOR OVERDRIVE OFF AJAR illuminates when the ignition is opened . Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition... door is low. CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are pressed. With the ignition ON, this light will stay on when LOW km the windshield washer fluid is opened . 14 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (...
...the ignition is turned to ON and will flash WASHER MILES six times (if a door is open ). Low washer fluid: Momentarily CHECK AIR SUSPENSION DOOR OVERDRIVE OFF AJAR illuminates when the ignition is opened . Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition... door is low. CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are pressed. With the ignition ON, this light will stay on when LOW km the windshield washer fluid is opened . 14 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (...
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Driver Controls ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) The electronic message center only CHECK AIR SUSPENSION DOOR OVERDRIVE OFF AJAR works when the ignition is in the ON position. RESET E/M SELECT RESET E/M SELECT 68 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LOW km WASHER MILES ... how many kilometers/miles A B SPEED you to: FLUID /GAL • see problems such as door ajar, TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km air suspension, trunk ajar, washer DISTANCE AVG FUEL fluid low TO EMPTY ECONOMY TRIP TRIP AVG • see when overdrive has been deactivated • monitor...
Driver Controls ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) The electronic message center only CHECK AIR SUSPENSION DOOR OVERDRIVE OFF AJAR works when the ignition is in the ON position. RESET E/M SELECT RESET E/M SELECT 68 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LOW km WASHER MILES ... how many kilometers/miles A B SPEED you to: FLUID /GAL • see problems such as door ajar, TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km air suspension, trunk ajar, washer DISTANCE AVG FUEL fluid low TO EMPTY ECONOMY TRIP TRIP AVG • see when overdrive has been deactivated • monitor...
Owner's Manual
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... • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations 133 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.... wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment Speed sensitive steering The steering in leaks from the ...
... • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Accelerations 133 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.... wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment Speed sensitive steering The steering in leaks from the ...
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...2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is depressed. Apply the parking brake, turn off switch is in the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the springs. SWITCH If this switch is AIR SUSPENSION... located on the left side of your towing vehicle. WARNING OFF On vehicles equipped with To prevent sudden vehicle movement, Air Suspension, turn OFF turn ignition key to OFF. When...
...2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is depressed. Apply the parking brake, turn off switch is in the OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the springs. SWITCH If this switch is AIR SUSPENSION... located on the left side of your towing vehicle. WARNING OFF On vehicles equipped with To prevent sudden vehicle movement, Air Suspension, turn OFF turn ignition key to OFF. When...
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... accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to other gears. allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Driving • Optional instrument cluster CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control.... • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to select an appropriate gear. 137 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to other gears. allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Driving • Optional instrument cluster CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL TRUNK AJAR LTR/100 km Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control.... • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to select an appropriate gear. 137 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... blower motor relay, Door lock switch illumination, Heated seat switch, Moonroof Reversing lamps, Shift lock, DRL module, VAP Steering, Electronic day/night mirror, Overhead console, Air suspension, Climate control, Heated seat module, Speed chime module (GCC only), DDM, Back-up lamps Wiper motor Not used Brake lamps, Brake signal for PCM, ABS... vehicle option) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5A 10A 5A 15A 5A 10A 15A 16 15A 17 18 19 7.5A - 15A 20 20A 150 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... blower motor relay, Door lock switch illumination, Heated seat switch, Moonroof Reversing lamps, Shift lock, DRL module, VAP Steering, Electronic day/night mirror, Overhead console, Air suspension, Climate control, Heated seat module, Speed chime module (GCC only), DDM, Back-up lamps Wiper motor Not used Brake lamps, Brake signal for PCM, ABS... vehicle option) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5A 10A 5A 15A 5A 10A 15A 16 15A 17 18 19 7.5A - 15A 20 20A 150 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle option) Ignition switch feed to IP fuses 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22 and 28 Feeds IP fuses 3, 5, 21, 23, 25, 27 VAP Steering, Air suspension compressor, Instrument cluster Ignition switch feed to IP fuses 16 and 18 Wipers B+ feed for front PDB (Police vehicle option) ABS Horn relay PCM relay... switch relay Police vehicle relay Not used Moonroof relay or Police stop lamp relay (police vehicles only) Not used Blower motor relay Starter solenoid relay Air suspension relay Heated backlight relay 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... vehicle option) Ignition switch feed to IP fuses 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22 and 28 Feeds IP fuses 3, 5, 21, 23, 25, 27 VAP Steering, Air suspension compressor, Instrument cluster Ignition switch feed to IP fuses 16 and 18 Wipers B+ feed for front PDB (Police vehicle option) ABS Horn relay PCM relay... switch relay Police vehicle relay Not used Moonroof relay or Police stop lamp relay (police vehicles only) Not used Blower motor relay Starter solenoid relay Air suspension relay Heated backlight relay 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... full size spare tire On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. OFF Refer to Air suspension system in P (Park), turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. Remove the lug wrench from the handle. A 158 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... full size spare tire On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. OFF Refer to Air suspension system in P (Park), turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle. Remove the lug wrench from the handle. A 158 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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... lit cigarettes. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to -metal contact at 500 miles (800 km) after any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the air suspension switch (if equipped). doing so may damage the catalytic converter. 161 Bolt size 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide...
... lit cigarettes. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to -metal contact at 500 miles (800 km) after any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the air suspension switch (if equipped). doing so may damage the catalytic converter. 161 Bolt size 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide...
Owner's Manual
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... be towed, the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be towed with a slingbelt. Before your roadside assistance service provider. Do not tow with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. If the vehicle is recommended that your vehicle. 167 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company produces a towing...
... be towed, the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be towed with a slingbelt. Before your roadside assistance service provider. Do not tow with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. If the vehicle is recommended that your vehicle. 167 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company produces a towing...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels may result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. If your tires. An unbalanced tire ...nails or other objects embedded that comes with an independent rear suspension require alignment of your tires at the recommended interval (as...otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 221 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Wheel misalignment ...by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Tire ...
... wheels may result in the tire and cause an air leak. 7. If your tires. An unbalanced tire ...nails or other objects embedded that comes with an independent rear suspension require alignment of your tires at the recommended interval (as...otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 221 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Wheel misalignment ...by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Tire ...
Owner's Manual
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... be void for spark plug gap information. 2 226 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replace the PCV valve with ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for your dealer or a qualified service technician. Maintenance and Specifications • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do...
... be void for spark plug gap information. 2 226 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replace the PCV valve with ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for your dealer or a qualified service technician. Maintenance and Specifications • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do...
Owner's Manual
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..., 109 and child safety seats ...107 description ...105, 109 disposal ...112 driver air bag ...107, 110 indicator light ...109, 111 operation ...107, 110 passenger air bag ...107, 110 side air bag ...109 Air cleaner filter ...212, 226 Air conditioning ...35 Air suspension ...133 description ...133 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...192 Anti-lock brake system ...Cigar lighter Power Point ...56 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...178 instrument panel ...180 interior ...180 interior trim ...180 plastic parts ...179 237 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
..., 109 and child safety seats ...107 description ...105, 109 disposal ...112 driver air bag ...107, 110 indicator light ...109, 111 operation ...107, 110 passenger air bag ...107, 110 side air bag ...109 Air cleaner filter ...212, 226 Air conditioning ...35 Air suspension ...133 description ...133 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...192 Anti-lock brake system ...Cigar lighter Power Point ...56 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...178 instrument panel ...180 interior ...180 interior trim ...180 plastic parts ...179 237 2004 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...INSPECTION In order to keep your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it is important that you have the... wiper operation. ❑ Check windshield for crack, chips and pitting. ❑ Inspect for oil and fluid leaks. ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter. ❑ Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. ❑ Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION -
...INSPECTION In order to keep your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection to ensure your vehicle keeps running right, it is important that you have the... wiper operation. ❑ Check windshield for crack, chips and pitting. ❑ Inspect for oil and fluid leaks. ❑ Inspect air cleaner filter. ❑ Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. ❑ Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks and damage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION -
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...4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS ...: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Rotation recommended for wear.
...4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS ...: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Rotation recommended for wear.
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Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle...Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine air filter. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only)....
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle...Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine air filter. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only)....
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lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: ...: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: ...
lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: ...: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: ...
