Ford Crown Victoria 1998-2012

The Ford Crown Victoria, produced from 1998 to 2012, was an iconic full-size sedan primarily recognized as a police patrol car and taxi cab due to its durability and robustness. It featured a traditional rear-wheel-drive layout, providing a smooth and comfortable ride and a spacious interior capable of accommodating up to six passengers. The car boasted a body-on-frame construction, contributing to its durability and ease of maintenance, making it a favored choice for fleet operators.

Regarding safety and reliability, the Crown Victoria was equipped with standard safety features like dual front airbags and anti-lock brakes. Its sturdy frame and powerful V8 engine options also offered dependable performance for law enforcement and commercial purposes. While it was phased out of civilian production in 2007, the Ford Crown Victoria remained a symbol of reliability, known for its robustness and service in various demanding roles throughout its production years.

Ford Crown Victoria specifications, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 17 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

•  2.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.054’’

Fuel

• Capacity: 19.0 gallons (71.9L)

Coolant

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant 1 (yellow-colored)/VC-7-B (US) / CVC-7-B/ (Canada) WSS-M97B51-A1
• Capacity: 18.6 quarts (17.6L)

Lock Cylinders

• Type: Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL-1

Windshield washer fluid

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Windshield Wash Concentrates (the U.S. only) / ZC-32-A (U.S.) CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F) (Canada) /WSB-M8B16-A2/

A/C refrigerant

• Type: Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant /YN-19 (U.S.) / WSHM17B19-A/CYN-16-R (Canada)/ WSH-M17B19-A
• Capacity: 1.63 lb (0.74 kg)

A/C refrigerant compressor oil

• Type: Motorcraft Electric A/C Refrigerant Compressor Oil / YN-32/WSS-M2C231-B2
• Capacity ::5.2 fluid ounces (153.8ml)

Brake Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft High-Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid/PM-1-C /WSS-M6C62-A or WSS-M6C65-A1
• Capacity: Between MIN and MAX on the reservoir

Hinges, latches, striker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinges, and spring

• Type: Multi-Purpose Grease (Lithium grease)/XG-4 or XL-5 or equivalent /ESB-M1C93-B

Lock cylinder

• Type: Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant (U.S.); XL-1

Automatic Transmission Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON™ V ATF /XT-10-QLVC (U.S.) Motorcraft MERCON™
• LV AT/ CXT-10-LV12 (Canada) / MERCON LV
• Capacity: 5.7 quarts (5.4L)

Door weatherstrips

• Type:  Silicone Spray Lubricant XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A

Power Steering Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON V ATF/XT-5-QM /MERCON V
• Capacity: Between MIN and MAX on the reservoir

Rear Axle Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft SAE80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL /WSP-M2C197-A

Powertrain

Engine

• 4.6 L Modular V8

Transmission

• 4-speed 4R70W automatic
• 4-speed 4R75W automatic
• 4-speed 4R75E automatic

Fuel Consumption

ront Lights

• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 194NA
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  •  3157-SCK
  • 3457NAK
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: 9007LL
• Stepwell Light Bulb: 906

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 3156K
• Brake Light Bulb: 
  • 3157-SCK
  •  4157K
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 912
• License Plate Light Bulb: 168
• Parking Light Bulb: 
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3457NAK
• Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb: 194
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: 
  • 3157-SCK
  •  4157K
• Tail Light Bulb:
  •  3157-SCK
  •  4157K

Interior Lights

• Dome Light Bulb: 906
• Engine Compartment Light Bulb: 906
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 168
• Map Light Bulb: 168
• Rear Reading Light Bulb: 578
• Trunk Light Bulb: 211-2