1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA brake

REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid High Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake FluidFill to line on
reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONtATF Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Engine coolant
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle fluid
2Motorcraft SAE 80W90
Rear Axle Lubricant1.8-1.9L (3.75-4.0
pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer ConcentrateFill to line on
reservoir
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid. If your coolant is orange in color, use Ford Extended Life
Engine Coolant. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for
normal service. See your ªService Guideº for Severe Duty requirements.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Lubricant C0AZ-19553-AA
and
D7AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine
coolantFord Premium
Engine Coolant
(green in color)E2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Ford Extended Life
Engine Coolant
(orange in color)F6AZ-19544-AA WSS-M97B44-D
or DEX-COOLt
equivalent
Engine oil Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges,
latches,
striker
plates, fuel
filler door
hinge and
seat tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock
cylindersPenetrating
LubricantE8AZ-19501-B none
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
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Aiming headlamps ....................138
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................68
and child safety seats ..............69
description ................................68
disposal ......................................72
indicator light ...........................71
passenger air bag .....................70
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............25,26
Air suspension
description ................................87
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)description
Battery .......................................124
voltage gauge ............................16
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............114
Brakes ..........................................83
anti-lock .....................................83
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................84
fluid, checking and adding ....114
traction control .........................85
Brake-shift interlock ...................88
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................136
headlamps ...............................136
specifications ..........................139
Changing a tire .........................101
Child safety seats ........................73
Childproof locks ..........................48
Chime
headlamps on ............................12
Cleaning your vehicle ...............140
engine compartment .......141,142
exterior ....................................143
headlamps ...............................142
plastic parts ............................142
washing ....................................140
waxing .....................................140wheels ......................................141
windows ..................................144
wiper blades ............................142
Climate control system
automatic temperature
control ...................27,28,29,30,32
Clock ............................................33
Compass, electronic ....................43
calibration .................................45
set zone adjustment .................44
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
temperature gauge ...................15
Defrost
rear window ..............................24
Emission control system ..........134
Engine
service points ..........................111
Engine block heater ...................81
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............116
disposal ....................................117
refill capacities ........................118
Engine oil ...........................112,113
changing oil and oil filter .......114
checking and adding .......112,113
Exhaust fumes ............................82
Floor mats ...................................48
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......134
improving fuel economy ..........94
octane rating ...........................133
quality ......................................133
running out of fuel .................134
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................131
Fuel pump shut-off switch .........95
Fuse panels
instrument panel ......................97
power distribution box .............99
Fuses .......................................96,97
Gauges, Mechanical ....................12
fuel gauge ..................................12
Index
152

Hazard flashers ...........................95
Headlamps ...................................23
autolamp system .......................24
daytime running lights .............24
flashing ......................................23
high beam .................................23
Heating ........................................25
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................110
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........35
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................143
lighting up panel and interior .23
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................50
keypad .......................................55
programming entry code ....56,57
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
Lamps
headlamps ...............................136
high-mount brakelamp ...........138
interior lamps .........................139
parking lamps .........................138
tail lamps .................................138
License plate lamps ..................138
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
air suspension ...........................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........9,22
brake .......................................8,22
charging system ..........................9
check engine ...............................7
fuel reset .....................................6
low coolant ................................10
oil pressure ...............................10
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9Lubricant specifications ...........147
Message center ...........................17
reset button .........................17,18
select button .............................18
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................42
side view mirrors (power) .......47
Motorcraft parts ........................145
Odometer .....................................14
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................51
Parking brake ..............................84
Power door locks ........................47
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....121
Radio ............................................33
Refill capacities for fluids ........146
Relays ...................................96,101
Remote entry system .................48
illuminated entry ......................51
locking/unlocking doors ...........49
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................53
replacing the batteries .............52
Reporting safety defects ..........151
Safety restraints
center front lap belt .................65
cleaning the safety belts ........143
extension assembly ..................66
for children ...............................72
warning light and
chime ...............................11,66,67
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....77
in rear seat ................................77
tether anchorage hardware .....77
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................61
Seats ............................................58
adjusting the seat, manual ..58,59
adjusting the seat, power ...59,61
Index
153