1999 Ford Crown Victoria Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Manual
1999 Ford Crown Victoria manual content summary:
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Table of contents Severe service conditions Maintenance recommendations Severe duty equipment 2 3 4 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 2
services for vehicles equipped with Heavy Duty packages. However, other vehicles operated under the conditions listed below are also considered "severe service" vehicles and should be serviced and maintained as prescribed in this brochure. This brochure applies to rear wheel drive passenger cars - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 3
are operated. Components that are part of the option packages are listed listed in the "Service Guide." The descriptions, specifications and material described in this publication were in effect at the time the publication was approved for printing. Ford Motor - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 4
duty equipment POWERTRAIN OVERSPEED PROTECTION The powertrain control module (PCM) includes logic to electronically prevent periods at high speeds will deteriorate performance and may cause extensive engine damage. Crown Victoria police vehicles are designed to operate in the (Overdrive) gear - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 5
the cooling system performance. The 4.6L engine has an engine oil cooler mounted below the radiator fan to maintain safe engine oil temperatures. WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES Wheel rims-Police To withstand the demands placed on vehicles driven under heavy-duty service conditions, Ford Motor Company installs - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 6
duty front disc brake pads to meet the varying demands of different police service for fade resistance and other performance requirements. The police vehicle may be equipped with anti-lock brakes and a traction control system; refer to the "Owner Guide" for operation of these systems. INTERIOR Heavy - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 7
Control Module (PCM) or PCM harness. Connecting into this system may affect engine and transmission operation. As an example: connection of aftermarket electrical equipment into the brake light circuit or any other circuit which is connected to the PCM, anti-lock brake computer, air bag system - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 8
not place objects or mount equipment in front of the air bag module cover or in front of the seat areas that may come in contact with a deploying air bag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury. Dash, tunnel or console-mounted equipment should not be placed outside of the - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 9
160 30 40 100 110 120 L 20 10 180 20 200 P RND21 3 Figure 1 1. 325 mm 2. 375 mm 3. 700 mm No objects variability. (12.5 inches) from center of air bag door (15 inches) from center of air bag door (27.5 inches) should be placed between the airbags due to airbag 9 - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 10
Severe duty equipment 1 Figure 2 1. 650 mm (25.5 inches). Cross section through center of vehicle (passenger side shown) 10 - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 11
Severe duty equipment 1 Figure 3 1. 580 mm (23 inches). Front passenger compartment 11 - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 12
4 3 Figure 4 1. Area on top of instrument panel. Equipment must not interfere with driver visibility. 2. The air bag door must be kept clear for deployment of air bag 3. Area in front of center console from bottom of ashtray to top of instrument panel (see Figure 2 for dimensions) 4. 279 mm (11 - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 13
Severe duty equipment 2 1 3 10 7 9 8 6 5 4 Figure 5 1. Area on top of instrument panel 2. Area in front of center console from tunnel up to instrument panel 3. Prisoner screen 4. 254 mm (10 inches) 5. Area on tunnel between seats 6. Height: 216 mm (8.5 inches) 7. 305 mm (12 inches) 8. - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 14
Severe duty equipment 1 4 3 2 Figure 6 1. Area on top of instrument panel. Equipment must not interfere with driver visibility. 2. Area on tunnel between seats 3. 229 mm (9 inches) 4. 305 mm (12 inches) 14 - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 15
air bag will reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, damage the air bag and potentially damage or dislodge the equipment. Do always use safety belts with the air bag supplemental restraint system. There are four very important reasons to always use seat belts with the air bag system. Safety belts - 1999 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 16
the rear seat if at all possible. Can conditions encountered in aggressive pursuit driving situations (e.g., high speed braking, uneven road surfaces) cause inadvertent inflation of an air bag that might result in loss of vehicle control? Air bags are designed to deploy in moderate to major frontal
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