1998 Ford Crown Victoria Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria covers a four-door sedan built around one engine, the 4.6L SOHC V8 of 281 cubic inches, naturally aspirated and offered in gasoline or CNG form, with four trims on record: Base, LX, Police Interceptor and S. The procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics run from the V8 and both fuel systems through the suspension, brakes, steering and body electrical circuits of the car. Whichever trim is in the bay, the engine figures are the same, and only the fuel system section depends on which tank the car carries.
Engines covered
- 4.6L V8 (281 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline or CNG
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
- LX
- Police Interceptor
- S
Known issues on the 1998 Crown Victoria. Eight recalls are logged against this model year. Aftermarket fuel filters had quick connectors that could seem seated without being so and then spill fuel, the jacking instructions could lead an owner to set the jack on a frame weld and have the car slip off it, and the natural gas tank's fiberglass wrap could be weakened by flame from an interior fire. Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA, led by the engine and cooling system with 31, the suspension with 18 and the fuel system with 17. Fuel line connections, engine diagnostics and suspension procedures are the relevant material.
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME C
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shaf
FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOL
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
CHARGING SYSTEM LIMITATIONS. *EH
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
Showing the 8 most recent of 218 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS. DURING A FRONT END COLLISION, THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS B
WHILE DRIVING AND HAVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, ,WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. CONTACED DEALER.*AK
Showing the 2 most serious of 139 complaints filed with NHTSA.
