2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIA cooling

•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area.
•TheCheck Engineindicator light will illuminate.
•The message center (if equipped) will display Coolant over
temperature.
•The
symbol will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The 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 an authorized dealer 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:
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 or PM-1-C /
ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant18.6 quarts
(17.6L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil 6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
2
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Hinges, latches, striker
plates, fuel filler door
hinge and seat tracks— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
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washing ....................................215
waxing .....................................216
wheels ......................................216
wiper blades ............................218
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............35
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM .......................................19
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................53
Console ........................................51
overhead ..............................51–52
Controls
power seat ...............................100
steering column ........................67
Coolant
checking and adding ..............231
refill capacities ................235, 256
specifications ..........................256
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................64
Cupholder(s) .............................103
Customer Assistance ................183
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................211
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................212
Getting roadside assistance ...183
Getting the service you
need .........................................207
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................213
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................211D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................39
Defrost
rear window ..............................37
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................251
engine oil .................................226
Driving under special
conditions ..................................182
through water .........................182
E
Electronic message center .........73
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emission control system ..........247
Engine ........................................259
cleaning ...................................217
coolant .....................................231
fail-safe cooling .......................236
idle speed control ...................229
lubrication specifications .......256
refill capacities ........................256
service points ..........................224
starting after a collision .........185
Engine block heater .................171
Engine oil ..................................226
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................226
checking and adding ..............226
dipstick ....................................226
filter, specifications ........228, 254
recommendations ...................228
refill capacities ........................256
specifications ..........................256
Event data recording ....................6
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Exhaust fumes ..........................170
F
Fail safe cooling ........................236
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....237
Floor mats ...................................81
Fluid capacities .........................256
Fuel ............................................237
calculating fuel
economy ......................55, 75, 244
cap ...........................................240
capacity ...................................256
choosing the right fuel ...........241
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................247
detergent in fuel .....................242
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................237, 240, 244
filter, specifications ........237, 254
fuel pump shut-off switch .....185
improving fuel economy ........244
octane rating ...................242, 259
quality ..............................242–243
running out of fuel .................243
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................237
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................237, 241–242
Fuses ..................................186–187
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............240
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................244
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................184Head restraints ...........................98
Headlamps ...................................38
aiming ........................................40
autolamp system .......................38
bulb specifications ....................42
daytime running lights .............39
flash to pass ..............................39
high beam .................................39
replacing bulbs .........................43
turning on and off ....................38
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................34–35
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................69
Hood ..........................................223
I
Ignition ...............................167, 259
Illuminated visor mirror .............50
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................134
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................249
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................218
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................40
J
Jack ............................................194
positioning ...............................194
storage .....................................194
Jump-starting your vehicle ......201
K
Keyless entry system .................90
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