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... Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. collision when parking). See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause...and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. In ...
... Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. collision when parking). See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause...and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. In ...
Owner's Manual
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...engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is started indicates the On ... ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb and to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 11 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Powertrain malfunction indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected...
...engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is started indicates the On ... ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb and to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 11 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Powertrain malfunction indicator (if equipped): Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected...
Owner's Manual
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... you have difficulty starting is not running. 3. Exhaust fumes can produce very high temperatures in this chapter for more information on starting . Do not start your vehicle Engine starting the engine. For more instructions. 175 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA... (fus) ACC, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Preparing to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of the ignition...
... you have difficulty starting is not running. 3. Exhaust fumes can produce very high temperatures in this chapter for more information on starting . Do not start your vehicle Engine starting the engine. For more instructions. 175 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA... (fus) ACC, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Preparing to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of the ignition...
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...usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. HOOD 176 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). Make sure ... the parking brake is in order to idle for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Driving If you smell exhaust fumes. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in P (Park). 4. Do not drive if you smell...
...usage, refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. HOOD 176 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). Make sure ... the parking brake is in order to idle for more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Driving If you smell exhaust fumes. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in P (Park). 4. Do not drive if you smell...
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...IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in the air intake system. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your tank will improve cold starting fluid such as the engine speeds up with the.../defroster system to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only) 1. If the problems persist below this temperature, see your vehicle 178 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the accelerator pedal as...
...IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in the air intake system. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your tank will improve cold starting fluid such as the engine speeds up with the.../defroster system to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only) 1. If the problems persist below this temperature, see your vehicle 178 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the engine starts, release the key, then gradually release the accelerator pedal as...
Owner's Manual
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.... Contact your vehicle and to the life and performance of engine power could indicate that the catalytic converter and other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are essential to its emissions system. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of MPG (L/100 km... and Specifications • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with applicable exhaust emission standards. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is not working properly. 257 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
.... Contact your vehicle and to the life and performance of engine power could indicate that the catalytic converter and other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are essential to its emissions system. Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of MPG (L/100 km... and Specifications • Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top cruise gear and with applicable exhaust emission standards. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is not working properly. 257 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...is started. Do not make any other temporary malfunctions present, the indicator should stay off the next time the engine is required. 258 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Examples are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent ... gives some tune up specifications. The fuel cap may misfire or run out of vehicles are : 1. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust system inspected and repaired immediately. The OBD-II system protects the environment by mixed city/highway driving. The vehicle has run poorly. 2. ...
...is started. Do not make any other temporary malfunctions present, the indicator should stay off the next time the engine is required. 258 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Examples are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent ... gives some tune up specifications. The fuel cap may misfire or run out of vehicles are : 1. Have a damaged or improperly operating exhaust system inspected and repaired immediately. The OBD-II system protects the environment by mixed city/highway driving. The vehicle has run poorly. 2. ...
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Index Exhaust fumes ...178 F Fail safe cooling ...246 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...247 Floor mats ...83 Fluid capacities ...266 Fuel ...247 calculating fuel economy ...57, 77, 254 ...-starting your vehicle with EPA fuel economy estimates ...257 detergent in fuel ...252 filling your vehicle ...211 K Keyless entry system ...93 autolock ...86 keypad ...93 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) flex fuel vehicle (FFV) ...247, 251-252 Fuses ...195-196 G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...250 Gas...
Index Exhaust fumes ...178 F Fail safe cooling ...246 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...247 Floor mats ...83 Fluid capacities ...266 Fuel ...247 calculating fuel economy ...57, 77, 254 ...-starting your vehicle with EPA fuel economy estimates ...257 detergent in fuel ...252 filling your vehicle ...211 K Keyless entry system ...93 autolock ...86 keypad ...93 2008 Crown Victoria (cro) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) flex fuel vehicle (FFV) ...247, 251-252 Fuses ...195-196 G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...250 Gas...
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... Keep It Genuine Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check battery performance. Inspect for limited warranty details. Inspect steering and linkage. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check exhaust system for cracks, ... half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. They are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. The right replacement parts will help maintain the value of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning...
... Keep It Genuine Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - Check battery performance. Inspect for limited warranty details. Inspect steering and linkage. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check exhaust system for cracks, ... half shaft dust boots, if equipped. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. They are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor Company. The right replacement parts will help maintain the value of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning...
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Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect... Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 ...drums, brake Tires equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Scheduled Maintenance 15 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 7,500 miles ❑ Change ...
Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect... Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: When your tires need to be replaced, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 ...drums, brake Tires equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Scheduled Maintenance 15 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 7,500 miles ❑ Change ...
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...hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints Perform multi-...unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles if equipped with dipstick.
...hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints Perform multi-...unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 16 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles if equipped with dipstick.
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... play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 18 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with...wear and measure tread depth (vehicles with unlimited mileage. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 45,000 miles Change engine oil...
... play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 18 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with...wear and measure tread depth (vehicles with unlimited mileage. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership can determine the health of the batteries that bear the Motorcraft name. 45,000 miles Change engine oil...
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... cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints Perform multi-point inspection...
... cooling system and hoses Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 front axle U-joints Perform multi-point inspection...
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... pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if... wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 22 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
... pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake equipped, driveshaft, ball joints and U-joints lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if... wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise RO#: DATE: DEALER VALIDATION: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 22 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus)
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Consult your dealer for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4...
Consult your dealer for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 23 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4...
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...pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) RO#: Inspect exhaust system and heat shields DATE: Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball ... (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change rear axle fluid only on vehicles equipped with...
...pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines and hoses and parking brake system. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) RO#: Inspect exhaust system and heat shields DATE: Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball ... (recommended) ❑ Rotate tires, inspect tires for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change rear axle fluid only on vehicles equipped with...
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Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (... remote filter element for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Consult your dealer for particular requirements. Replace the internal TorqShift transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan...
Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect drive belts Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (... remote filter element for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Consult your dealer for particular requirements. Replace the internal TorqShift transmission fluid filter located inside the transmission bottom pan...
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... is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick...
... is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect engine air filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with an underhood dipstick...
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Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect PCV valve for flow (3V engines) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 ... wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change...
Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect PCV valve for flow (3V engines) Lubricate ball joints and U-joints (if equipped with zerk fittings) Inspect and lubricate 4x4 ... wheels should only rotate if unusual wear is noted) Inspect wheels for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter ❑ Change...
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...❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ ...Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. tread depth equipped with an underhood dipstick) lines and hoses and parking brake system. equipped, driveshaft and U-joints DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 30 Scheduled Maintenance 2008...
...❑ Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake ❑ Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if ❑ Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) ❑ ...Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. tread depth equipped with an underhood dipstick) lines and hoses and parking brake system. equipped, driveshaft and U-joints DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 30 Scheduled Maintenance 2008...