2002 FORD CROWN VICTORIA oil

ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.4:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5 386 (212)/5538 (218)a
(2) Overall width 1 987 (78.2)
(3) Overall height 1 443 (56.8)
(4) Wheelbase 2 913 (114.7)/3066 (120.7)
a
(5) Track - Front 1 611 (63.4)
(5) Track - Rear 1 659 (65.3)
aDenotes long wheel base
3
5
2
Maintenance and Specifications
228

child safety belts ....................127
Child safety seats ......................130
attaching with tether straps ..135
in front seat ............................132
in rear seat ......................132, 134
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............186
exterior ....................................189
instrument cluster lens ..........188
instrument panel ....................188
interior .....................................188
plastic parts ............................187
safety belts ..............................189
washing ....................................184
waxing .....................................184
wheels ......................................185
windows ..................................189
wiper blades ............................187
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......54, 56
Clock ..........................25, 30, 36, 44
Compass, electronic ....................77
calibration .................................78
set zone adjustment .................77
Console ........................................90
Controls
power seat .......................106, 108
steering column ........................83
Coolant
checking and adding ..............199
coolant temperature light ........13
refill capacities ................203, 225
specifications ..................226, 228
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................79
Customer Assistance ................156
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................190Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................177
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................181
Getting roadside assistance ...156
Getting the service you
need .........................................175
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................182
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................178
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................180
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................63
Defrost
rear window ..............................62
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................216
engine oil .................................193
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........226
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................150
E
Electronic message center .........83
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................169
Emission control system ..........213
Engine ........................................228
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
Index
234

cleaning ...................................186
coolant .....................................199
fail-safe coolant ......................204
idle speed control ...................197
lubrication specifications ......226,
228
refill capacities ........................225
service points ..........................192
starting after a collision .........158
Engine block heater .................140
Engine oil ..................................193
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................193
checking and adding ..............193
dipstick ....................................193
filter, specifications ........196, 224
recommendations ...................196
refill capacities ........................225
specifications ..................226, 228
Exhaust fumes ..........................140
F
Fail safe cooling ........................204
Floor mats ...................................90
Fluid capacities .........................225
Fuel ............................................206
calculating fuel economy .......210
cap .....................................11, 207
capacity ...................................225
choosing the right fuel ...........208
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................213
detergent in fuel .....................209
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................206±207, 210
filter, specifications ........210, 224
fuel filler door override ............89
fuel filler door release ..............88
fuel pump shut-off switch .....158gauge .........................................19
improving fuel economy ........210
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...................209, 228
quality ......................................209
running out of fuel .................210
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................206
Fuses ..................................159±160
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 207
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................210
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........18
fuel gauge ..................................19
odometer ...................................20
speedometer .............................20
trip odometer ............................21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................151
definition .................................151
driving with a heavy load ......151
location ....................................151
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................151
calculating ...............................151
definition .................................151
driving with a heavy load ......151
location ....................................151
H
Hazard flashers .........................157
Head restraints .........................104
Index
235

Headlamps ...................................63
aiming ........................................65
autolamp system .......................63
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............63
flash to pass ..............................64
high beam ...........................15, 64
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................63
warning chime ..........................16
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................54, 56
Hood ..........................................192
I
Ignition ...............................137, 228
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................214
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................188
cluster ................................10, 188
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................64
J
Jack ............................................164
positioning ...............................164
storage .....................................164
Jump-starting your vehicle ......169
K
Keyless entry system .................98
autolock .....................................97
keypad .......................................98programming entry code .........99
Keys ...................................100±102
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........137
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................63
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................66
cargo lamps ...............................64
daytime running light ...............63
headlamps .................................63
headlamps, flash to pass ..........64
instrument panel, dimming .....64
interior lamps ...............63, 65, 67
replacing bulbs .............65, 67±71
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 143
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine .............................10
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................15
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ......................................14
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................13
speed control ............................82
traction control active ..............14
turn signal indicator .................15
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................150
Load limits .................................151
GAWR ......................................151
Index
236

GVWR ......................................151
trailer towing ..........................151
Locks
autolock .....................................97
childproof ..................................91
doors ..........................................91
Lubricant specifications ...226, 228
Lumbar support, seats .............106
M
Message center ...........................83
reset button ..............................84
select button .............................84
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................76
fold away ...................................76
heated ........................................76
side view mirrors (power) .......75
Motorcraft parts ................210, 224
O
Octane rating ............................209
Odometer .....................................20
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................193
Overdrive .............................87, 148
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................95
Parking brake ............................143
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....224
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................110Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................78
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................162
Power door locks ..................91, 97
Power mirrors .............................75
Power point .................................74
Power steering ..................145±146
fluid, checking and adding ....215
fluid, refill capacity ................225
fluid, specifications .................226
Power Windows ...........................74
R
Radio ............................................26
Radio reception ...........................53
Rear window defroster ...............62
Relays ................................159, 164
Remote entry system ...........93, 95
illuminated entry ......................97
locking/unlocking
doors ..............................91, 93±94
opening the trunk .....................95
panic alarm ...............................95
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................96
replacing the batteries .............95
Roadside assistance ..................156
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............16, 108, 112±116
Safety defects, reporting ..........183
Safety restraints ........108, 112±116
belt minder .............................118
Index
237