1998 Ford Crown Victoria Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Manual
1998 Ford Crown Victoria manual content summary:
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. 2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
Table of contents General maintenance information Normal schedule Severe duty schedule Owner maintenance checks 3 5 13 25 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
of maintenance work is always entered in your Service Guide. Your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, or Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Auto Care service center, has factory-trained technicians who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. The dealership looks forward to meeting your - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
General maintenance information PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: WHAT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DO YOU FOLLOW? Normal Schedule Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving conditions. Severe Duty Schedule Follow the - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
Control Service are shown in italics. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. Rear axle lubricants should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
(25,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 48,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
: Mileage: 72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs. (NGV only) Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace PCV valve. (2) u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (NGV only - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
Date: Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. Date - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (NGV only) u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. (except NGV) u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (except NGV) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 168,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
plugs. (NGV only) Replace PCV valve. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Drain coalescent filter bowl. (NGV only) u Replace fuel filter element and - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
Control Service are shown in italics. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. Non-synthetic rear axle lubricants should be replaced specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
: Mileage: 25,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 40,000 KILOMETERS (24,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 45,000 KILOMETERS (27,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 15 - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lubricate pitman arm - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 75,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES) u u u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs. (except NGV) Replace air cleaner filter. Replace PCV valve. (2) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). (NGV only) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
Severe duty schedule u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 105,000 KILOMETERS (63,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. DEALER - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
(75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
oil and replace oil filter. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Lubricate pitman - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
schedule 155,000 KILOMETERS (93,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 160,000 KILOMETERS (96,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 165,000 KILOMETERS (99 - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs. (except NGV) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Replace PCV valve. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace fuel filter - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
Listed below are vehicle maintenance checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the indicated intervals. Service information and supporting specifications are provided in the "Owner Guide". Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention - 1998 Ford Crown Victoria | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
door rubber weatherstrips. Clean the body water drain holes. Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength u Check the brake fluid level. u Check the battery connections. u Lubricate the transmission
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or concerns about your vehicle, we
suggest you follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing
dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service
Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the
Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada, contact:
Customer Assistance Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Direct Market Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
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