2003 Ford Crown Victoria Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Manual
2003 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 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 2
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 only. 2 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 3
unique requirements under which they are operated. Components that are part of the option packages are listed below and on 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 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 4
Guide." Under no circumstances should the aluminum driveshaft be replaced with 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 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 5
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 heavy-duty steel wheels. Tires-Police Tires - 2003 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 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 7
could damage the nylon air bag material and reduce the effectiveness of the air bag. Do 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 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 8
approximate and will vary with the loading of occupants in the seats. All air bag and equipment mounting zone dimensions are approximate due to different air bag deployment characteristics. No equipment will mount between the side of the front seat and the door trim to block deployment of the side - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 9
Severe duty equipment 1 Figure 2 1. 660 mm (30 inches). Cross section through center of vehicle (passenger side shown) 9 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 10
Severe duty equipment Figure 3 1. 650 mm (25.5 inches). Front passenger compartment 2. 430 mm (17 inches). Front driver 10 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 11
Severe duty equipment 2 2 3 1 Figure 4 (if equipped) 1. 200 mm (8 inches). From out board side of seat 2. 700 mm (27.5 inches). Up from SAB module 3. 380 mm (15 inches). Forward of seat back 11 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 12
5 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 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 13
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 tunnel beneath center console 9. Tunnel 10. Depth: 38 mm (1.5 inches) 13 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 14
Severe duty equipment 1 4 3 2 Figure 7 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 - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 15
mounted or placed in the deployment path area of an air bag will reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, damage the air bag and potentially damage or dislodge the equipment. Further such items could become projectiles in the event of an air bag deployment. Do always use safety belts with the air - 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | Severe Duty Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 16
. Use of a push bumper that mounts solely to the vehicles bumper should not have a significant effect upon air bag deployment. Is there a problem with transporting a front seat passenger who has their hands restrained behind their body? This is not a normal riding position for an occupant. The
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