1997 Ford Crown Victoria Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Manual
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Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule and Record ...3 General Maintenance Information ...3 Maintenance: An investment ...3 No Cost PCV Valve Replacement ...4 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...5 Normal Schedule ...6 Severe Duty Schedule ...17 Owner Maintenance Checks ...34 2 - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
that are performed on your vehicle so that you can keep a record of when parts should be checked or replaced. Give your Maintenance Schedule booklet to the dealer service manager. Maintenance: An investment An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Towing a trailer. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Regular Maintenance Intervals for the Normal Schedule 5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 6 Normal - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 20 - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
and adjust air pressure. 40,000 MILES (64,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). 45,000 MILES (72,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs (NGV only). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
). u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. 65,000 MILES (104,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 70,000 MILES (112,000 - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace fuel filter element and housing O-ring seal (NGV only). u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
(152,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt. u Replace spark plugs (except NGV - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 120,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs (NGV only). u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lube pitman arm and - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
Emission Control Service are shown in this type and style. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. NOTE: The Severe Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 9,000 MILES (15,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
only). 24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Replace fuel filter element and housing O-ring seal (NGV only). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 27,000 MILES (45,000 Kilometers - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
(s). u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 33,000 MILES (55,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Severe Duty Schedule 21 - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. 42,000 MILES (70,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
45,000 MILES (75,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Lube pitman arm and - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lube pitman arm and steering stops. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace fuel filter element and - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
stops. 78,000 MILES (130,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 36 months. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Severe Duty Schedule 27 - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid. 87,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace fuel filter element and - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
190,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only). u Replace rear axle lubricant. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 117,000 MILES (195,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl (NGV only - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
120,000 MILES (200,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 34
are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used. When You Stop for Fuel: u Check the engine oil level. u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Check the windshield washer fluid level. u Look for low or under-inflated tires - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 35
u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle u Check warning lights and gauges. At least monthly: (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive. reservoir. u Check coolant level - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
for wear and function. u Check air pressure in spare tire. At least once a year: u Check engine cooling system, hoses and clamps and check coolant strength. outside key locks. u Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches and all u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Clean the body water drain holes - 1997 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 37
u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Check the brake fluid level. u Clean the battery connections. u Lubricate the transmission controls and linkage. If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as
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