2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA maintenance

ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine 4.6L FFV V8 engine
Cubic inches 281 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol
(E 85)
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.041–0.047 inch
(1.04–1.20 mm)
Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS (AT CURB MASS)
Vehicle dimensions Inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 212 (5385)/218 (5538)1
(2) Overall width 78.3 (1990)
(3) Overall height 58.3 (1481)/58.9 (1495)1
(4) Wheelbase 114.6 (2911)/120.8 (3067)1
(5) Track - Front 62.8 (1596)
(5) Track - Rear 65.6 (1666)
1Denotes long wheel base
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E) -
LivoniaQ
Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E) -
SharonvilleS
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................171
Air cleaner filter ...............251–252
Air conditioning ..........................37
Air suspension ...........................176
description ..............................176
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ........117–118, 127
and child safety seats ............120
description ......................118, 127
disposal ....................................129
driver airbag ....................120, 128
indicator light .................127, 129
operation .........................120, 128
passenger airbag .............120, 128
side airbag ...............................127
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................230
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................171–172
Anti-theft system ..................93, 97
arming the system ....................97
disarming a triggered system ..97
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........17, 19, 21, 25, 30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................179
fluid, adding ............................249
fluid, checking ........................249
fluid, refill capacities ..............253
fluid, specification ..................257
Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle
lubricant specifications ..255, 257
refill capacities ........................253
traction lok ..............................177B
Battery .......................................228
acid, treating emergencies .....228
jumping a disabled battery ....201
maintenance-free ....................228
replacement, specifications ...252
servicing ..................................228
BeltMinder .................................113
Brakes ........................................171
anti-lock ...........................171–172
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............172
fluid, checking and adding ....249
fluid, refill capacities ..............253
fluid, specifications .........255, 257
lubricant specifications ..255, 257
shift interlock ..................177–178
Bulbs ............................................45
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....253
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................195
Child safety restraints ..............130
child safety belts ....................130
Child safety seats ......................134
attaching with tether straps ..138
in front seat ............................135
in rear seat ..............................135
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............216
instrument panel ....................218
interior .....................................218
interior trim ............................218
plastic parts ............................217
washing ....................................214
waxing .....................................215
wheels ......................................215
wiper blades ............................217
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................235
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....236
Floor mats ...................................82
Fluid capacities .........................253
Fuel ............................................236
calculating fuel
economy ......................56, 75, 242
cap ...........................................239
capacity ...................................253
choosing the right fuel ...........240
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................245
detergent in fuel .....................242
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................236, 239, 243
filter, specifications ........236, 252
fuel pump shut-off switch .....185
improving fuel economy ........242
octane rating ...................241, 257
quality ......................................241
running out of fuel .................242
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................236
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................236, 240–241
Fuses ..................................186–187
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............239
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................242
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................184
Head restraints ...........................98Headlamps ...................................40
aiming ........................................42
autolamp system .......................40
bulb specifications ....................45
daytime running lights .............41
flash to pass ..............................41
high beam .................................41
replacing bulbs .........................46
turning on and off ....................40
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................36–37
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................69
Hood ..........................................222
I
Ignition ...............................167, 257
Illuminated visor mirror .............52
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................134
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................247
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................218
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................42
J
Jack ............................................195
positioning ...............................195
storage .....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......201
K
Keyless entry system .................90
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Relays ................................186, 194
Remote entry system .................86
illuminated entry ......................89
locking/unlocking doors ...........86
opening the trunk .....................86
panic alarm ...............................87
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................88
replacing the batteries .............87
Roadside assistance ..................183
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........112
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......103, 107–111
Safety defects, reporting ..........213
Safety restraints ........103, 107–111
belt minder .............................113
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................108–111
for children .............................130
lap belt ....................................109
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................105
safety belt maintenance .........112
warning light and chime ........113
Safety seats for children ..........134
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................258
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............103
Seats ............................................98
child safety seats ....................134
front seats .................................98
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93, 96
Servicing your vehicle ..............221Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................23
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM/Cassette ........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................33
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................28
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................252, 257
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................255, 257
Speed control ..............................65
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......169
Starting your vehicle ........167–169
jump starting ..........................201
Steering
speed sensitive .......................176
Steering wheel
controls ......................................68
tilting .........................................51
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................51
Tires ...........................142–143, 195
alignment ................................149
care ..........................................146
changing ..........................195, 197
checking the pressure ............146
inflating ...................................144
label .........................................155
replacing ..................................148
rotating ....................................149
safety practices .......................148
sidewall information ...............150
snow tires and chains ............156
spare tire .........................195, 197
terminology .............................143
tire grades ...............................143
treadwear ........................142, 147
Towing .......................................162
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