2004 Ford Crown Victoria Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing
2004 Ford Crown Victoria Manual
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Instrumentation Servicing your vehicle 2 4 5 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 permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
certain instructions in the Owner Guide. Please read this supplement carefully and completely. Refer to the Owner Guide for service technicians. If a problem occurs, it is important that properly trained personnel diagnose and repair the cause. If the problem relates to the fuel system, proper part - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 3
non-OEM components. Should the bed need to be removed for service or replacement, it should be done by a qualified dealership FUSES/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS NGV fuse strategy may be different than a non-NGV. Consult the Fuses and Relays section in the Roadside emergencies chapter of your Owner's Guide - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4
Instrumentation Instrumentation FUEL GAUGE The fuel gauge in your NGV behaves similarly to a typical gasoline fuel gauge. However, the gauge operation is based on the pressure and temperature of the natural gas, not on the level of liquid gasoline. Depending upon application, a fuel gauge reading - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 5
your vehicle Servicing your vehicle CNG FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION The following illustrations depict the major unique components of the CNG fuel system. All of these unique components - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 6
engine is off. 3. Engine - A modified 5.4L gasoline engine with Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI), an improved valvetrain and a high compression ratio. 4. Powertrain control module - Uniquely calibrated for NGV application. 5. Extended range fuel tank - An optional steel fuel tank located - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7
5.4L gasoline engine with Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI), an improved valvetrain and a high compression ratio. 4. Powertrain control module - Uniquely calibrated for NGV application. 5. Internal tank valve - One electronically actuated, normally closed solenoid valve is located in each - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 8
regulator/Coalescent fuel filter - Reduces fuel pressure and removes impurities from the gas. 11. Low pressure fuel line - Supplies natural gas to the injectors. 12. AFV module - Contains the unique powertrain electronics that are required for an NGV. Crown Victoria 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9
engine is off. 3. Engine - Is a modified 4.6L engine with Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI) and increased compression ratio. 4. Engine coolant lines - Provide required heat to high pressure regulator. 5. Powertrain control module fuel tanks - Located underbody to facilitate filter assembly Reduces - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10
P30 and P36 respectively, are specified for the three different service pressures of 16,500 kPa (2,400 psi), 20,700 kPa (3,000 psi ). Failure to use the correct type of fuel may cause damage to the engine and fuel system components. Most dispensers have a digital indicator displaying the cost and - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11
Servicing the correct type of fuel may cause damage to the engine and fuel system components. Use only a CNG fuel victim to fresh air and contact medical emergency personnel. The icing condition may be , remove the fill nozzle and stow it as instructed on the dispenser. Do not fuel your vehicle - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 12
YOUR NATURAL GAS VEHICLE Service to the CNG fuel system should be conducted at a qualified fill nozzle to refuel your vehicle. The fueling point, or fuel receptacle is located near the driver's side. When refueling, the engine must be shut off. Two methods for filling the fuel tanks are available - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
Servicing your vehicle Use caution when fueling your vehicle. Make sure the engine vehicle's fuel system. 2. Remove protective cap from the vehicle's fuel receptacle. Remove With Extended With Extended tanks Range - One Range - Two In-body Tank In-body Tanks 55.3L 84.0L 112.4L (14.6 gallons) (22 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
Servicing your vehicle Fueling method Slow-fill Fast-fill E-Series Cutaway 158" Wheelbase (3600 psi) Standard With Extended With Extended tanks Range - One Range - Two In-body Tank In-body Tanks 63.2L 96.1L 128.7 (16.7 gallons) (25.4 gallons) (34.0 gallons) 53.8L 81.8L 109.4L (14.2 gallons) (21.6 - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 15
factory installed step-bumper. It is recommended that the vehicle NOT be modified for towing (i.e.-any frame-mounted hitches). Crown Victoria and E-Series Van complete list of maintenance items and intervals, refer to your Service Guide. Tank inspection and replacement For your protection, the CNG - 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 16
in the Scheduled Maintenence Guide. Spark plugs Replace spark plugs every 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles) on E-Series and F-150 Heritage models and every 60,000 km (36,000 miles) on Crown Victoria models. Use recommended nickel-plated platinum spark plugs with the Motorcraft part number AWSF-22FM1
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