1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA OBD

55 % [LG09410( GV)12/91]
Air Suspension Light (If equipped)
[LG09420( GV)05/92]
This light tells you if the air suspension needs
repair or if the air suspension switch (in the
trunk on the right side) is OFF.
[LG09430( GV)05/92]
one inch art:0010643-A[LG09440( GV)05/92]
Normally, the light will glow momentarily as
you turn the ignition key to the ON position. If
it glows continuously:
[LG09450( GV)05/92]
1. Safely pull off the road as soon as possible.
Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF and
ON again.
[LG09460( GV)05/92]
2. If the light still glows, check to see if the air
suspension switch is OFF. If it is OFF, push
the switch ON. If it is ON, push the switch
OFF and have the system checked as soon as
possible.
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[LG11005( ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG11015( ALL)03/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG11020( ALL)03/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
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66 %
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[LG27000( GV)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG27100( GV)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
[LG27200( GV)06/93]
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[LG27600( GV)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG27650( GV)03/95]
The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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[LG27750( GV)03/95]
Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
[LG27800( GV)06/93]
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[SV53400( ALL)01/95]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs,
services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or
supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to
intentionally remove an emission control device
or prevent it from working. In some of the
United States and in Canada, vehicle owners
may be liable if their emission control device is
removed or is prevented from working.
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[SV53500( ALL)02/92]
Never use a metal exhaust collector when you
service your vehicle. If the metal collector
contacts any of your vehicle's plastic trim or
bumper parts they could melt or deform.
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[SV53600( ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate
properly. See your dealer if the engine runs on
for more than five seconds after you shut it off
or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV53700( ALL)02/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission
control system is on the Vehicle Emission
Control Information decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement
and gives some tune-up specifications.
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[SV53702( ALL)05/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
Testing
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[SV53715( ALL)05/95]
In some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II system. If the
vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to
a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies a
ªneed for additional mixed city and highway
driving to complete the checkº of the OBD II
system. As soon as all of the OBD II system
checks are successfully completed, the OBD II
system is set to the ready condition. The amount
of driving required to reach the ready condition
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varies with individual driving patterns. To
complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle
defined below. If the vehicle owner cannot or
does not want to do the additional driving
required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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[SV53717( ALL)05/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
[SV53730( ALL)03/95]
The following steps must be run in the order
shown. If steps 2 thru 9 are interrupted, repeat
the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is
acceptable between steps.
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[SV53735( ALL)03/95]
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according
to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.
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[SV53740( ALL)05/95]
The engine must be warmed up and at
operating temperature before proceeding with
the drive modes of the following OBD II Drive
Cycle.
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[SV53745( ALL)05/95]
1. Start the engine. Drive or idle (in neutral)
the vehicle for 4 minutes.
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[SV53747( BCGV)05/95]
2. Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds.
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[SV53752( BCGV)05/95]
3. Accelerate the vehicle to 45 mph (72 km/h)
at 1/4 to 1/2 throttle for 10 seconds.
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[SV53757( BCGV)05/95]
4. Drive the vehicle with a steady throttle at
45 mph (72 km/h) for 30 seconds.
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[SV53763( BCGV)05/95]
5. Idle the vehicle in drive for 40 seconds.
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[SV53768( BCGV)05/95]
6. Continue to drive the vehicle in city traffic at
speeds between 25 and 40 mph
(40-64 km/h) for 15 minutes. During the 15
minute drive cycle the following modes must
be achieved:
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[SV53772( ALL)05/95]
a. at least 5 stop and idle modes at 10
seconds each
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[SV53775( ALL)05/95]
b. acceleration from idles at 1/4 to 1/2
throttle position, and
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[SV53777( ALL)05/95]
c. choose 3 different speeds to do 1.5
minute steady state throttle drives.
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[SV53780( BCGV)05/95]
7. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and
60 mph (72-97 km/h). This should take
approximately 5 minutes.
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[SV53784( BCGV)05/95]
8. Drive vehicle and hold the throttle steady at
the selected speed between 45 and 60 mph
(72-97 km/h) for approximately 5 minutes.
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[SV53788( BCGV)05/95]
9. Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes at varying
speeds between 45 and 60 mph
(72-97 km/h).
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[SV53792( BCGV)05/95]
10. Bring the vehicle back to idle. Idle in drive
for 40 seconds.
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[SV53796( ALL)05/95]
11. OBD II drive cycle has been completed.
Vehicle can be turned off when convenient.
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Index 325
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Odometer
description............. 60,73
trip odometer............. 60
Oil filter................ 292
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 246
Oil viscosity.............. 246
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 288
Overdrive............... 177
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 130
Parking brake
operation.............. 182
warning light............ 49,85
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 292
PCV valve, specifications........ 292
Power distribution box (see Fuses).... 271
Power door locks............ 122
Power features
antenna............... 155
door locks.............. 122
lumbar support............ 137
mirrors............... 141
seats................. 136
windows............... 132
Power point electrical outlet....... 144
Power steering
driving with power steering...... 180
fluid, checking and adding...... 270
fluid, refill capacity.......... 291
fluid, specifications.......... 293
servicing............... 180
Programmable memory seat....... 138
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