1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA steering

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
12 30A** PCM Power Relay, PCM, Natural Gas
Vehicle Module
13 50A** High Speed Cooling Fan Relay
14 40A** Rear Window Defrost Relay, Also see Fuse
17
15 50A** Anti-Lock Brake Module
16 50A** Police Option Fuse Holder
17 30A CB Cooling Fan Relay
Relay 1 Ð Rear Defrost Relay
Relay 2 Ð Horn Relay
Relay 3 Ð Cooling Fan Relay
Relay 4 Ð Air Suspension Pump Relay, Police Power
Relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or full-size spare tire. The temporary
spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular
tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a
full-size tire as soon as possible.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
Roadside emergencies
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Power steering fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Battery
9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
912
3
6578
4
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When this occurs the vehicle will still operate, however:
²the engine power will be limited.
²the air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
²the
symbol will begin to flash.
²if your vehicle is equipped with digital gauges, the gauge bars will
flash and a tone will sound every five seconds for one minute.
²the engine will completely shut down, causing steering and braking
effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
5. Re-start the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a
service facility as soon as possible.
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CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1668
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery (standard) BXT-59
Battery (optional) BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-98
Spark plugs* AWSF-32P
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W-30 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 ATF 13.1L
(13.9 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Premium Engine Coolant 15.0L
(15.8 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L
(19.0 gallons)
Rear axle lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE 80W90
Premium Rear Axle Lubricant1.8-1.9L
(3.75-4.0 pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer ConcentrateFill to line on
reservoir
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used
for normal service. See your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for Severe
Duty requirements. Traction-Lok axles use 2.2±2.4L (4.75±5.0 pints) of
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rear axle lubricant. 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. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier
C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-19G208-BA
and
F5AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Engine CoolantE2FZ-19549-AA
(in Oregon,
F5FZ-19549-CC,
in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-10)ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil Motorcraft
5W-30 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 cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantE8AZ-19501-B none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Capacities and specifications
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detergent in fuel .....................173
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................169,171
quality ......................................172
running out of fuel .................173
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................169
Fuses ...................................133,134
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............173,174,175,176
Gauges ....................................11,12
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................14
speedometer .............................13
trip odometer ............................14
Hazard flashers .........................132
Head restraints ......................91,92
Headlamps
aiming ......................................182
bulb specifications ..................182
high beam ..............................9,23
Heating ........................................25
heating and air
conditioning system ............25,27
Hood ..........................................149
Ignition .......................................189
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................178
Instrument panel ..........................6
cleaning ...................................185
Keyless entry system
keypad .......................................88
programming
entry code .......................88,89,90
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........67
Lamps
autolamp system .......................24daytime running light ...............24
headlamps .................................23
headlamps, flash to pass ..........23
instrument panel, dimming .....23
interior lamps .........................181
replacing bulbs ..178,179,180,181
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................66
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
air bag ..........................................8
air suspension ...........................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........8,22
brake .......................................8,22
charging system ..........................9
low coolant ..................................9
low fuel ........................................6
oil pressure .................................9
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................8
speed control ............................72
traction control active .........10,21
turn signal indicator ...................9
Locks
childproof ..................................81
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
Message center ...........................16
reset button ..............................17
select button .............................17
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................76
side view mirrors (power) .......80
Motorcraft parts ........................173
Octane rating ............................172
Overdrive .....................................68
Parking brake ............................118
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................136
Power door locks ...................80,83
Power steering ...................121,122
fluid, checking and adding ....159
Index
206

Radio ....34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42
43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51
52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60
Relays .................................133,138
Remote entry system ............81,84
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors ...........82
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................86
replacing the batteries .............85
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................191
Safety defects, reporting ..........204
Safety restraints ...........95,96,97,98
cleaning the safety belts .100,186
extension assembly ..................99
for children .............................105
lap belt ......................................98
warning light and chime ...99,100
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............95
Seats ............................................91
child safety seats .............106,107
cleaning ...................................186
Servicing your vehicle ..............148
Spark plugs, specifications .......187
Special notice ................................3
Specification chart, lubricants .188
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your vehicle .........112,114
jump starting ............142,143,145
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................86
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................67Tires ....................................165,166
changing ...........................138,139
checking the pressure ............166
replacing ..................................168
rotating ....................................166
snow tires and chains ............169
tire grades ...............................166
treadwear ................................165
Towing .........................128,129,130
wrecker ....................................147
Traction control ........................120
Traction-lok rear axle ...............126
Transmission .............................123
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............159,160,161
Trunk ...........................................84
remote release ..........................78
Vehicle dimensions ...................189
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................191
Vehicle loading ..........................126
Ventilating your vehicle ...........116
Warning chimes ......................11,21
Washer fluid ..............................154
Water, Driving through .............130
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ...........141,142
Windows .................................78,79
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and cleaning ............164
operation ...................................66
replacing wiper blades ...........164
Index
207