2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Owners Manual

•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
cause the engine to stumble or stall. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and
other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily
affect your vehicle’s operation.)
•Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
To order the publications in this portfolio:
Make cheques payable to:
HELM, INCORPORATED
P.O. Box 07150
Detroit, Michigan 48207
For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST,
for credit card holders only
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box
1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.
Customer assistance
217

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect that could cause a crash, or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying Ford Motor Company.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and
if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1–800–424–9393 (202–366–0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write
to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street
Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.
Reporting safety defects
218

Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........................106
and child safety seats ............108
description ..............................106
disposal ....................................110
driver air bag ..........................108
indicator light ....................10,110
operation .................................108
passenger air bag ...................108
Air cleaner filter ................173,201
Air conditioning ..........................26
automatic temperature
control system ..........................28
Air suspension ...........................127
description ..............................127
warning light .............................12
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................161
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................122,123
Audio system (see Radio) .........35
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................128
fluid, adding ............................168
fluid, checking ........................168
fluid, refill capacities ..............201
fluid, specification ..................204
Axle
lubricant specifications ...202,204
refill capacities ........................201
traction lok ..............................130
Battery .......................................171
acid, treating emergencies .....171
charging system
warning light .............................12
jumping a disabled battery ....148
maintenance-free ....................171
replacement, specifications ...201
servicing ..................................171
voltage gauge ............................19
Belt minder ...............................102Brakes ........................................122
anti-lock ............................122,123
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ..........11,123
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....160
fluid, refill capacities ..............201
fluid, specifications ..........202,204
lubricant specifications ...202,204
shift interlock ..........................127
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....201
Cassette tape player ...................50
CD changer .................................59
Certification Label ....................206
Child safety restraints ..............111
child safety belts ....................111
Child safety seats ......................112
attaching with tether straps ..116
in front seat ............................113
in rear seat .......................113,116
Cleaning your vehicle ...............194
engine compartment ..............197
exterior ....................................196
exterior lamps .........................196
instrument panel ....................198
instrument panel lens ............199
interior ..............................199,200
mirrors .....................................196
plastic parts ............................196
safety belts ..............................199
washing ....................................195
waxing .....................................195
wheels ......................................196
windows ..................................199
wiper blades ............................197
woodtone trim ........................199
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............26
Clock ............................................34
Compass, electronic ....................74
calibration .................................75
Index
219

set zone adjustment .................75
Controls
power seat ............................94,95
Coolant
checking and adding ..............161
coolant temperature light ........10
refill capacities .................164,201
specifications ...................202,204
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................66
Customer Assistance ................137
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................214
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................207
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................213
Getting roadside assistance ...137
Getting the
service you need ....................207
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................217
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................210
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............213
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................24
Defrost
rear window ..............................25
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................168
engine oil .................................157
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........202
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................136
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................148
Emission control system ..........187Engine ........................................204
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........9
cleaning ...................................197
coolant .....................................161
fail-safe coolant ......................165
idle speed control ...................171
lubrication
specifications ...................202,204
refill capacities ........................201
service points ..........................156
starting after a collision .........138
Engine block heater .................120
Engine oil ..................................157
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................157
checking and adding ..............157
dipstick ....................................157
filter, specifications .........159,201
recommendations ...................159
refill capacities ........................201
specifications ...................202,204
Exhaust fumes ..........................121
Fail safe cooling ........................165
Floor mats ...................................79
Fluid capacities .........................201
Fuel ............................................179
calculating fuel economy .......184
cap ...........................................181
capacity ...................................201
choosing the right fuel ...........182
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................187
detergent in fuel .....................183
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................179,181,184
filter, specifications .........184,201
fuel pump shut-off switch .....138
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........184
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ....................183,204
Index
220

quality ......................................183
running out of fuel .................183
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................179
Fuses ...................................139,140
Garage door opener ....................70
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............181
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................184
Gauges .........................................15
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................18
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................16
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....131
definition .................................131
driving with a heavy load ......131
location ....................................131
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............131
calculating ...............................131
definition .................................131
driving with a heavy load ......131
location ....................................131
Hazard flashers .........................138
Head restraints ...........................92
Headlamps ...................................24
aiming ......................................194
autolamp system .......................25
bulb specifications ..................194
daytime running lights .............24
flash to pass ..............................25
high beam ............................11,25
replacing bulbs .......................189
turning on and off ....................24
warning chime ..........................15
Heating ........................................26heating and air conditioning
system .......................................26
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ................70,71,72,73
Hood ..........................................155
Ignition .......................................204
positions of the ignition ...........65
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................112
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................188
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................198
cluster ...................................8,199
lighting up
panel and interior .....................24
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......148
Keyless entry system .................87
autolock .....................................81
keypad .......................................87
programming entry code .........88
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........65
Lamps
autolamp system .......................25
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................194
cargo lamps ...............................24
daytime running light ...............24
headlamps .................................24
headlamps, flash to pass ..........25
instrument panel, dimming .....24
interior lamps ....................24,193
replacing bulbs .........189,191,193
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................64
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
air suspension ...........................12
Index
221

anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....11,123
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check engine ...............................9
high beam .................................11
low coolant ................................10
low fuel ........................................8
oil pressure ...............................12
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................70
traction control active ..............13
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................131
GAWR ......................................131
GVWR ......................................131
trailer towing ..........................131
Locks
autolock .....................................81
childproof ..................................79
doors ..........................................78
Lubricant specifications ....202,204
Lug nuts, anti-theft ...................147
Lumbar support, seats ...............96
Message center ...........................20
reset button ..............................20
select button .............................21
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................74
cleaning ...................................196
side view mirrors (power) .......78
Motorcraft parts .................184,201
Octane rating ............................183
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................157
Overdrive ..............................66,129
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................83
Parking brake ............................123
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....201Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................142
Power door locks ...................78,81
Power steering ..........................126
fluid, checking and adding ....168
fluid, refill capacity ................201
fluid, specifications ..........202,204
Radio ............................................35
Relays .................................139,144
Remote entry system ............80,83
illuminated entry ......................83
locking/unlocking doors ...........80
opening the trunk .....................83
panic alarm ...............................83
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................85
replacing the batteries .............84
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) .........14,96,97,98,99,100
Safety defects, reporting ..........218
Safety restraints ....96,97,98,99,100
belt minder .............................102
cleaning the
safety belts .......................105,199
extension assembly ................101
for adults .........................97,98,99
for children ......................110,111
lap belt ....................................100
warning light
and chime ...............10,14,101,102
Safety seats for children ..........112
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............96
Seats ............................................92
child safety seats ....................112
cleaning ............................199,200
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ....................85,86
Servicing your vehicle ..............154
Spark plugs,
specifications ......................201,204
Special notice ................................3
Index
222

Specification chart,
lubricants ............................202,204
Speed control ..............................66
Speedometer ...............................16
Starting your vehicle .........118,120
jump starting ..........................148
Steering
speed sensitive .......................126
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................65
Tilt steering wheel ......................65
Tires ......................144,175,176,177
changing ...........................144,145
checking the pressure ............177
replacing ..................................178
rotating ....................................177
snow tires and chains ............179
tire grades ...............................176
treadwear ................................176
Towing ................................133,177
recreational towing .................135
trailer towing ..........................133
wrecker ....................................153
Traction control ........................125
off light ......................................13
Traction-lok rear axle ...............130
Transmission .............................127fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................168
fluid, refill capacities ..............201
lubricant specifications ...202,204
Trip odometer .............................18
Trunk ...........................................90
remote release .....................76,83
Turn signal .............................11,64
Vehicle dimensions ...................204
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................206
Vehicle loading ..........................131
Ventilating your vehicle ...........121
Warning chimes ......................14,15
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................161
Water, Driving through .............136
Windows
power .........................................76
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid .....161
checking and cleaning ............174
operation ...................................64
replacing wiper blades ...........174
Wrecker towing .........................153
Index
223

Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Tire Pressure Label
located on the rear passenger door
jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONV ATF.3
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONAT F.
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.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance
Guide to determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may
vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The
amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the
indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range. Police Package refill
capacity-12.1L (12.8 quarts).
Filling station information
224