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This information is intended to aid the operators of police or fleet
vehicles (used in severe duty, high mileage operations) in understanding
the required maintenance services for such vehicles. It covers
maintenance services for vehicles equipped with Heavy Duty packages.
However, other vehicles operated under the conditions listed in this
supplement 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.
CONTACT US
Ford Fleet Hotline - The Ford Fleet Hotline provides police and fleet
customers with direct access to Ford Motor Company for fleet sales or
service information. The hotline number is (800) 34-FLEET.
Ford Fleet Website - Additionally, Ford maintains a website for police
and other fleet vehicles. The Ford Fleet website is located at
www.fleet.ford.com.
Police and fleet vehicles are manufactured with certain heavy-duty parts
that are designed specifically for the varying demands and unique
requirements under which they are operated.
Note:As the police proportion of the Crown Victoria market continues
to increase, some of these heavy duty components have become standard
across the Crown Victoria line to reduce parts and manufacturing
complexity.
Components that are part of the option packages are listed below and on
the following pages with a brief outline of their major features and their
contribution to overall vehicle performance, handling and usage.
Failure to maintain your vehicle(s) properly may restrict your warranty
coverage, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and
adversely affect driver-passenger safety. The severe duty maintenance
intervals are listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
The descriptions, specifications and material described in this publication
were in effect at the time the publication was approved for printing.
Ford Motor Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any
time, or change specifications, design or testing procedures without
notice and without incurring obligation.
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TRANSMISSION
The police vehicle has a unique high-performance powertrain including
transmission and an aluminum driveshaft, which is designed for
maximum vehicle performance. Due to the nature of this powertrain,
some powertrain noise may be present.
Driving in the overdrive cancel mode for prolonged 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 selector position while in pursuit. Optimum performance
will be obtained in
(Overdrive). Operation in the overdrive cancel
mode should only be used in situations noted in this publication.
WARNING:Under no circumstances should the aluminum
driveshaft be replaced with a steel driveshaft. Doing so will
adversely affect vehicle operation which could lead to personal injury.
POWERTRAIN OVERSPEED PROTECTION
The powertrain control module (PCM) includes logic to electronically
prevent powertrain overspeed in any transmission selector position.
IDLE METER
Your vehicle may be equipped with an idle meter to indicate how much
time the vehicle is idling in P (Park) or N (Neutral). The meter is
incorporated with the vehicle odometer. Pressing the odometer-reset
button once will display the trip odometer (miles followed by aTfor
trip odometer). Pressing the odometer-reset button a second time will
display the idle meter (hours followed by anhfor hours). The idle
meter only accumulates time when the vehicle is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Displayed time is cumulative for the vehicle. It cannot be reset
to zero.
Police/Fleet vehicles often experience long periods of idling, during
which engine oil will continue to break down but mileage is not
accumulated on the odometer.
To assist fleet managers in maintaining proper oil change intervals, the
idle meter will help determine when an oil change is required. For every
hour that the vehicle idles, it has accumulated the equivalent of
approximately 33 miles (53 km) of driving. Using the combination of the
vehicle odometer and idle meter allows the fleet manager to better
determine when the oil needs to be changed.
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Example:When the odometer has accumulated 3,000 miles (4,828 km)
and the idle meter shows 61 hours, a 5,000 mile (8047 km) oil change
interval will have been reached: 3,000 road miles + (61 idle hours x
33 miles/idle hour) = 5,013 miles. In metric units this calculation would
be 4,828 kilometers + (61 idle hours x 53 km/idle hour) = 8,061 km.
REAR AXLE
Axle break-in – Police and middle eastern countries only
Rear axles in vehicles destined for use by police or in middle eastern
countries are equipped with a synthetic lubricant. Do not drive over
100 mph (160 km/h) for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) to allow axle
components to wear in. Additionally, only synthetic lubricant as specified
below should be used when maintenance is performed on the rear axle.
Lubricant specifications
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Rear axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL WSL-M2C192-A
ELECTRICAL
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 at
least every five months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km). If the electrolyte level
is below the level indicator in any cell, add enough pure water to bring
the level up to the indicator. Never add electrolyte (battery acid) to the
battery as this could shorten battery life.
Battery - long term storage
Make sure that the battery is fully charged before putting the vehicle in
storage. Disconnect the negative cable if it will be stored for an extended
period of time.
If the battery is discharged, allow it to warm to a moderate temperature,
such as 60°F (16°C), and use a battery charger rather than the vehicles
charging system to bring the battery back to full charge. Use a battery
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If after repeating the procedure and two short beeps are heard when the
ignition is turned to off, seek assistance from your authorized dealer.
Brakes - police
The police vehicle is equipped with heavy-duty front disc brake pads to
meet the varying demands of different police service for fade resistance
and other performance requirements.
The police vehicle has standard anti-lock brakes and may be equipped
with traction control.
Brake fluid maintenance
Police pursuits involving hard braking result in very high temperatures in
the brake system, including the brake fluid. Over time, repeated
exposure to high brake temperatures can degrade brake fluid, potentially
reducing its boiling point. A lower boiling point could cause long brake
pedal travel and a loss of braking confidence during subsequent pursuit
driving. Ford recommends that police fleets replace the brake fluid at
every brake pad service interval. Brake fluid may be replaced more
frequently on vehicles involved in frequent high-speed pursuits with
heavy brake usage.
INTERIOR
Heavy-duty seats - police
The front seat assemblies, including the seat adjustment mechanisms and
supports, are ruggedly designed and ensure working comfort. An
anti-stab plate is integrated into the seat back to reduce the risk of
officer injury. An adjustable power lumbar system is standard on the
driver’s seat.
Seat belt extenders
Some police departments have begun employing the use of seat belt
extenders to make the practice of buckling and unbuckling seat belts
easier for officers wearing hip mounted radios, side arms, etc.
Seat belt extenders should never be worn when the lap strap will not
adjust snugly on the hips and/or when the intersection of the lap belt
and shoulder belt straps (measured along the lap strap) is less than six
(6) inches (15 cm) from an imaginary center line of the occupant’s body.
WARNING:Do not use extensions to change the fit of the
shoulder belt across the torso.
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Engine oil ..................................233
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................233
checking and adding ..............233
dipstick ....................................233
filter, specifications ........235, 262
recommendations ...................235
refill capacities ........................263
specifications ..........................263
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................176
F
Fail safe cooling ........................243
Fire suppression system
(police) ..............................285, 287
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....244
Fluid capacities .........................263
Fog lamps ....................................48
Fuel ............................................244
calculating fuel economy..24, 251
cap ...........................................247
capacity ...................................263
choosing the right fuel ...........249
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................254
detergent in fuel .....................249
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................244, 247, 251
filter, specifications ........244, 262
fuel pump shut-off switch .....191
improving fuel economy ........251
octane rating ...........249–250, 266
quality ......................................250
running out of fuel .................251
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................244
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................244, 249–250Fuses ..................................192–193
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............247
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................251
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................190
Head restraints ...........................91
Headlamps ...................................47
aiming ..................................49, 51
autolamp system .......................47
bulb specifications ....................54
daytime running lights .............48
flash to pass ..............................48
high beam .................................48
replacing bulbs ...................55, 60
turning on and off ....................47
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................43–44
Hood ..........................................230
I
Idle Meter ..................................270
Ignition ...............................173, 266
Illuminated visor mirror .............66
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................128
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................256
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................226
Index
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