2002 Ford Crown Victoria Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing
2002 Ford Crown Victoria Manual
2002 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 - 2002 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 - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 3
and unique requirements under which they are operated. Components that are part of the option packages are listed below and on the following pages The severe duty maintenance intervals are listed in the "Service Guide." The descriptions, specifications and material described in this publication - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 4
may cause extensive engine damage. Crown Victoria police vehicles are designed Battery-Police The Motorcraft maintenance-free battery normally does not require additional water during its life. However, for severe service usage or in high temperature climates, the electrolyte level should be checked - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 5
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 heavy-duty steel wheels. Tires-Police Tires (including the - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 6
Powertrain 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 - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 7
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 specified zone. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury. Some approximate dimensions for air bags, at - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 8
zone dimensions are approximate due to different air bag deployment characteristics. 1 50 40 60 80 2 80 140 60 70 100 120 90 160 30 40 100 110 120 L 20 10 180 20 200 P RND21 3 Figure 1 1. 325 mm (12.5 inches) from center of air bag door 2. 375 mm (15 inches) from center of air bag door - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 9
Severe duty equipment 1 Figure 2 1. 650 mm (25.5 inches). Cross section through center of vehicle (passenger side shown) 9 - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 10
Severe duty equipment 1 Figure 3 1. 580 mm (23 inches). Front passenger compartment 10 - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 11
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 inches) width - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 12
Severe duty equipment 2 1 3 10 7 9 8 Figure 5 6 5 4 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. Area on - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 13
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) 13 - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 14
(OEMs) will not be able to sell passenger cars that do not contain passive restraint systems. Can the installation of push bumpers on the front end of the vehicle affect the deployment of an air bag? Different push bumper designs may each have different deformation characteristics in a crash - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 15
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 - 2002 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 16
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Severe service conditions
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Maintenance recommendations
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Severe duty equipment
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