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1998 Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sdn LX

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Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sdn LX
Ford Crown Victoria 4dr Sdn LX
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$23,335
Base Invoice:
$21,750
Destination:
$605
Engine/Fuel:
4.6L/281 Natural Gas V8
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
4 Door Sedan LX
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17/24

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : Large
Engine
Engine Order Code : 999
Engine Type : Natural Gas V8
Displacement : 4.6L/281
Fuel System : SEFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 178 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 237 @ 3500
Transmission
Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code : 44U
Trans Type : 4
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.84
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.56
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.32
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 2.29
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 22
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 130
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 13.6
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3927
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) :
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) :
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear : Watt's Linkage
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Air Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 30.0
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 30.0
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 1.12
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.83
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 12.4 x 1.10
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.1 x 0.55
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) :
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) :
Tires
Front Tire Order Code : T2A
Rear Tire Order Code : T2A
Spare Tire Order Code : 508
Front Tire Size : P225/60VR16
Rear Tire Size : P225/60VR16
Spare Tire Size : P225/60SR16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : Steel
Steering
Steering Type : Pwr Variable Assist
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 40.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : 43.1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 19.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 114.7
Length, Overall (in) : 212.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 78.2
Height, Overall (in) : 56.8
Tread Width, Front (in) : 63.4
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 65.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) : 5.2
Liftover Height (in) : 26.6
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) : 20.6
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 111.4
Front Head Room (in) : 39.4
Front Leg Room (in) : 42.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 60.8
Front Hip Room (in) : 57.1
Second Head Room (in) : 38.0
Second Leg Room (in) : 39.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 60.3
Second Hip Room (in) : 59.0
Summary
Vehicle Name : Crown Victoria
Body Style : 4 Door Sedan LX

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 17/hwy 24 (4.6L gas engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 15/hwy 22 (4.6L CNG engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Clearcoat paint w/anti-chip paint primer
Black-out B-pillars
Body-color bumpers w/bright inserts
Color-keyed wide body-side moldings
Black rocker panel moldings
Black windshield/backlight moldings
Blacked-out bright-surround door window frames
Bright/center design grille
Low-profile aero automatic headlamps w/variable delay
Dual color-keyed fold-away remote-control pwr mirrors
Full solar-tinted glass
Interval windshield wipers w/dual jet fluidic washer system
Dual body-side paint stripes
Low liftover decklid design
Lower body-side urethane protection
Sound insulation pkg
INTERIOR
Luxury cloth split bench seat-inc: pwr driver seat recliner, 2-way headrests, front/rear center fold down armrests, seat back map pockets, 6-way pwr driver seat w/10" seat track travel, driver-side pwr lumbar
13.5-ounce color-keyed floor carpeting
Driver-side footrest
Tilt color-keyed steering wheel
Securilock passive anti-theft system
Woodgrain applique instument panel
Analog gauge cluster-inc: volt, oil pressure, water temp, fuel level
Trip odometer
Headlamps-on reminder chimes
Pwr windows w/express down driver window
Pwr door locks
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Remote pwr decklid release
Manual air conditioning-inc: positive shut off registers
Rear window defroster
Side window demisters
Rear floor-mounted heat ducts
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers
Rear window radio antenna
Electric digital clock w/dimming feature
Instrument panel w/woodgrain appliques
Large lockable illuminated glove box
Cigarette lighter w/illumination in instrument panel center stack
Dual ashtray-mounted cup holders
Day/night rearview mirror
Front door trim panel-inc: armrests, reflectors, map pockets, lighted door lock/window/pwr seat controls
Carpeting on lower door trim panel
Courtesy lamp switches on all doors
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Front passenger/dual rear assist handles
Dual instrument panel courtesy lamps w/theater dimming feature
Dual beam map/dome light w/illuminated entry
Inner/outer color-keyed one-piece scuff plates for front/rear doors
MECHANICAL
4.6L SEFI V8 engine
Gas cylinder hood assists
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Brake-shift interlock
2.73 rear axle ratio
Rear wheel drive
Distributor-less electronic ignition system
72 amp/hr maintenance-free battery
30 minute battery saver
HD alternator
130 amp alternator
Fail-safe cooling & coolant recovery system
Body-frame construction
Short/long arm front suspension
Watt's linkage rear suspension
Nitrogen pressurized shock absorbers
Front/rear stabilizer bar
P225/60SR16 all-season SBR BSW tires
Mini-spare tire & wheel
16" x 7" steel wheel rims
Cross-spoke chrome locking wheel covers
Speed-sensitive variable-assist pwr steering
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
Automatic parking brake release w/manual emergency override
19.0 gallon fuel tank w/tethered fuel cap
Stainless steel exhaust system
SAFETY
Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags
Front/rear outboard 3-point active seat belts w/front comfort adjustment
Rear door child safety latches
Brake-shift interlock
Dual note horn

Options

NO OPTION KIND
999 ALTERNATIVE FUEL VALUE SAVINGS (REQ: 999 Engine) *CREDIT* STANDARAD
LX COMFORT GROUP -inc: elect temp control air cond, 12-spoke aluminum wheels,dual front pwr seats w/lumbar, elect auto dim mirror w/compass, leather-wrapped steering wheel (REQ: 99W Engine) $900
LX COMFORT PLUS GROUP -inc: elect temp control air cond, 12-spoke aluminum wheels,dual front pwr seats w/lumbar, elect auto dim mirror w/compass, leather-wrapped steering wheel, elect instrumentation, anti-lock braking system/elect traction control, premium audio system (REQ: 99W Engine) $2,200
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CD PLAYER *Replaces std cassette* $140
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE -inc: auto-set radio,seek/scan radio, cassette seek, distributed audio system, auto bass/loudness feature, self-diagnostic capability, 80 watts pwr, (6) speakers, Dolby sound, Radio Data System (REQ: 65C LX Comfort Group) $360
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (w/99W Engine-inc: electronic traction control) $775
COLOR-KEYED FRONT CARPETED FLOOR MATS $30
COLOR-KEYED REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS $25
HANDLING/PERFORMANCE PKG -inc:revised springs/ shocks/stabilizer bars, P225/60TR16 BSW touring tires, (4) 16" cast aluminum wheels, rear air suspension, dual exhaust, 3.27 axle ratio (REQ: 99W Engine) $740
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET STANDARAD
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER $115
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO) $25
PRICED DORA STANDARAD
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS $170
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped/ sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions) STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) STANDARAD
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/ CONNECTICUT DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/ MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *Req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) STANDARAD
Engine
4.6L SEFI V8 ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
4.6L DEDICATED NATURAL GAS V8 ENGINE -inc: engine compartment light (REQ: T23 Tires) (N/A w/65C LX Comfort Group,L_ Leather Seats, 41G Handling Pkg, 586 Audio System) *Deletes std variable delay auto headlamps, remote keyless entry & passive anti-theft system* $6,165
Transmission
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
Spare Tires
COMPACT SPARE TIRE (STD) STANDARAD
CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE (LPO) $105
Tires
P225/60SR16 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) STANDARAD
P225/60SR16 ALL-SEASON SBR WSW TIRES (REQ: 99W Engine) $80
P225/60VR16 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 999 Engine) STANDARAD
P225/60TR16 TOURING SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 41G Handling Pkg) STANDARAD
Seat Type
LUXURY CLOTH FRONT SPLIT BENCH SEAT (STD) STANDARAD
LEATHER FRONT SPLIT BENCH SEAT -inc: dual pwr recliners, vinyl headrest, driver lumbar (REQ: 65C Comfort Group or 65E Comfort Plus Group) $735
Paint Type
SOLID PAINT (STD) STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Drivetrain:
2 Years/24,000 Miles

Corrosion:
5 Years/Unlimited Miles

Roadside Assistance:
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
98V322

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
175,000

Summary:
On certain police, fleet, natural gas, and limousine vehicles, the one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground. If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints. Owner notification began Jan. 18, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Dates of Manufacture:
March 1996 - December 1998

Manufacturer Recall Number:
98S37
News - Crash Test Results
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: * * * * * Passenger: * * * * *

Side crash ratings:
Driver: * * * * Rear Passenger: * * * *

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.