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Published on November 2nd, 2010 by James Simpson 204 Ford Focus MK2.5 (2008-2012) Stereo Removal ST/RS This guide is for the European Ford Focus MK2 Facelift (Otherwise known as the Ford Focus MK2.5 in the Ford Community). The Focus MK2.5 was built between 2008 and 2012, and replaced the Ford Focus MK1. The facelift Focus can be distinguished by a face-lifted front end, which includes a new front grill design, modified headlight design, front bumper and other little tweaks. On the inside of the car, there are not many differences, apart from the stereo, which is now more oval shape, and a completely new way to remove the stereo, from the. Once you remove the stereo and disconnect the wiring from your Ford Focus MK2.5, you WILL be required to insert a code when connecting the stereo back up to the vehicles wiring. You can obtain this from your owner’s manual (usually on a business card sized card within the manual case), or requested from your local Ford Dealer Parts Desk.

Stereo Removal Steps Using your trim removal pry tool (Bojo), start by prying the lower edge of the fascia away from the dash-board. Slide the trim tool upwards to release the plastic fascia from its containing clips. This can sometimes be a little tricky, and may take a little force to remove, but as long as you are using the correct tools (such as the Bojo Trim Tool), you will not cause any damage to the plastic trim. Now that you have removed the plastic fascia surrounding the stereo, you will now see four screws holding the stereo in place. These screws will mostly be Philips screws, but I have also seen Torx screws on the odd occasion. Unscrewing the four screws will allow you to slide the stereo out.

The stereo should now be free (you may have to push two little clips on the left hand and right hand side of the stereo (you will only need to do this if you pull the stereo out at a bit of an angle). Ford Focus Mk2.5 Connector The Ford Focus uses what is known as a “Quadlock” connector.

This is released by pushing the little clip on the arm down, and then pulling the whole away from the back of the stereo. All the wires you need are behind the stereo, no need to find an ignition or 12 volt feed, everything is plug and play. The Ford Focus MK2.5 uses what is known as a “Quadlock” system. This is now a standardised system in a lot of vehicles of this year.

Connector A (Speakers & Power). Hi James, thanks for this tutorial, I really appreciate mostly the part about the wires in the quadlock connector. I have a question about them though.

I have an aftermarket stereo unit, one of those chinese, which look OEM-ish, in my mom’s 2007 Fiesta (Mk6,5 if I’m correct). The car has bigger display with car computer on the instrument cluster and the stock CD6000 stereo displayed a station name there. Now, the chinese unit works great, plays all kinds of stuff, however doesn’t show anything in the instrument cluster. I believe this is because there isn’t a CAN-BUS connection between the unit and car.

And it can’t be because there are no wires on the quadlock connector adapter on the unit. But, there are two separate wires, labeled CAN-TX and CAN-RX coming from the stereo. Is it at all possible, that joining these wires with the OEM wires on the car will allow the communication between the stereo and the car, and, in fact show something on the display on the instrument cluster? And if this is the case, do these wires use the CAN+/- wires on the car’s quadlock connector?

And which is which? Many thanks for answer! After reading this guide and some of the comments, I purchased the PC99-X50 cable with a Pioneer patch to install my DEH-7100BT.

Had it installed in my Hyundai Coupe (Standard ISO) and a Citroen C2 (Connects2 Patch Cables) before this, so I know it’s fully functional. After removing the Sony stereo, connected the cables, and nothing. The headunit doesn’t even turn on. As far as I can tell, the PC99-X50 cable does not work in this instance, unless I’m missing something? The car is a 57 plate Ghia estate. The factory headunit was the Sony one, no DAB and no handsfree.

Hi James, I have MK2.5 focus ST with the NX nav & combined climate unit. I do not like this unit and intend on converting it to an after market screen with separate climate module. I have purchased a climate module and a replacement oval type fascia. I have not attempted the fitting yet as I am yet to purchase the head unit. Looking at your photos for radio removal in a mk2.5, it looks like the radio is built into the dash and not mounted off the back of the fascia. Also the aircon unit seems to fix with a screw at either end to the dash and not the fascia (my climate module also has these screw holes).

My question is that if I am changing from the NX unit, will the correct mounting and fixing points still be present for me to install the separate head unit and climate module, or will I need mods? Many thanks, Jon. Hi James, Thanks for your useful instructions. I want to replace my cd6000 stereo on my Ford zetec Mark 2.5 2009 with a Kenwood KDC-DAB4551U which is missing the main cable.

I wanted to know if this will still be required if i buy the PC99-X50 cable you have suggested. Will i also have to buy the Autoleads PC2-84-4 – None Steering Wheel (Stalk) Controls?

I also want to fit the DAB aerial and the Kenwood KCA-BT300 Bluetooth Unit. There is a Nokia blue tooth already fitted but the original unit stopped working and i was told it may be due to a fault with the blue tooth unit.

Kindly advise on which parts i should buy. Thanks Mahesh. Hi James, I was lucky to come accross your this website as it carrys lot of information for everyone. I recently bought plate 60 Focus Titanium reading the review of its advance electronics. However was disappointed to notice that Sony DAB CD whilst has phone symbols but do not seem to have phone / bluetooth functionality. I therefore was browsing / searching the web how and with which model to replace one now fitted in car, I will appreciate if you will kindly advise make & model to go for which will replace current one without any issue. I will also prefer which has built in sat nav.

Kindly advice. Thanks & Regards. Hi, I have a 59plate focus titanium with the Sony dab stereo. The phone buttons on it purely mute the stereo. What components would I need to buy, or at least what features do they need so I can search for them, to get the stereo to operate with Bluetooth and to use the built in phone buttons. Ideally I would like to not buy a whole new stereo.

Is it likely there is a microphone built into the roof light unit or cabling in place so one can be installed? Or would that need to be bought too. Thanks, Graham. Dear James I am about to order a Parrot MKi9100 for a 2007 Ford Focus with Sony MP3 Model CD3XX-CDI-ISLAND-KW2000 (Sony item number CDX-FS307JD). Following your recommendation, i have ordered a Musiconnect MC2082 cable. If I understand properly, that should be the only cable needed for fitting the Parrot into the Sony, correct? When you say: “If you’re fitting a hands free kit to your MK2.5 Focus, don’t forget to take out the stalk control and aux wires from the quad lock connector and place them in the new Sound On Top (SOT) lead (failure to do so will mean the owner will be unable to use their stalk controls or aux lead)” You mean that something else needs to be done to retain volume + radio tuning control of the Sony unit using the steering wheel controls?

Do I need to fit an additional ISO cable as well? And another last question. If I purchased the MKi9000, would it still be possible to configure parrot volume to the max so it outputs at maximum level to the Sony Amplifier (I saw you doing that in a video with a MKi9200).

Is that volume setting retained after powering the car off? As a reference for you, this is the back connector of my Sony unit: This is the cable coming from the car into the radio: This is the exact model of the radio: Thank you very much in advance. Hi Mat, Unfortunatly the Zetec does not come with bluetooth hands free as standard (this can only come if the first owner ordered this as an optional extra), the stereo’s all come with the aux and hands free buttons (even if its not fitted).

As for the aux lead, chances are, the main wiring for this is taped up behind the glove box, and you’ll need the adapter to put into the hole in the glovebox (see this post: ) As for the bluetooth, this is an expensive upgrade to do, as you’ll need to get the bluetooth controller and have your stereo re-programmed to accept this. I have started writing a guide on how to do this, but I don’t currently have all the information and pictures to finish it, but I can tell you its a big and expensive job (it will be cheaper getting an aftermarket unit, such as the or a bluetooth stereo.

Hi James, Im a fellow Teessider, now residing in Bristol. I have a 2006 Focus Titanium with the square sony cd player. (picture below if it worked) My question is, has anybody had any joy removing one of these without the correct flat metal removal tools? I’m about to embark on a long journey and cant bare not having any music for the trip.

I recently fitted a new battery and now I need the numbers off the radio so that I can get my radio code. Fingers crossed somebody has a quick removal tip!! Hi there, I have just purchased a 60 plate Ford CMAX with a Ford 6000CD the rectangle one not oval.

I have purchased the removal keys and popped the stereo out today and the quadlock connector looks exactly the same as your diagram. I want to install a Kenwood DPX-405BT, the question I have is in regards to the steering wheel Stalk. I’ve found the connects2 one but there are two types.

Either a lead for Vehicles with 12V ignition feed in the harness or without. Does the harness definitely have the 12V ignition feed.

I also understand I would only need this lead and not an extra ISO harness lead as well? Hi Darren, The best way to do this would be to take an ignition from the back of the stereo, or even using a multi meter find the wire which becomes live when the stereo is on (I cannot remember which wire this is off the top of my head, but there is deffently one, as I had mine wired in this way). Then once you have found this, feed the wire behind the glove box (zip tie to the rest of the wiring loom above the glove box), and then down the kick panel, and under the carpet on the passenger side of the car. Thanks James. Hello Thanks for the nice set of information! I have a 2008 Focus with the oval 6000CD basic stereo, same as in your picture here: ) and with the climate controls as in your picture here: Now I’m planning to throw in an aftermarket unit.

The one I found is really for the Mondeo mk4 but from what I have been able to find on the web the Mondeo and Focus are equipped with the same 6000CD stereo. Would you happen to know if they indeed are exactly same or if there are differences that will cause problems for me? The unit I’m thinking about ordering: ). Thanks again. Followup: The new stereo unit arrived and is now installed. Some notes: 1. It is 2mm, or so, deeper and the ISO connector is not connected directly to the stereo.

There is a CANBUS decoder and a bunch of wires behind it that you need to find space for. This is not easy but by removing the climate control unit while fitting the stereo it was possible.

Getting the climate control unit back in place with the stereo installed was also not a piece of cake but creative use of the bojo tool helped. The hardest part of removing the oval fascia was the middle part between the stereo and the climate controls. The key here is to pry it upwards, away from the climate controls and towards the stereo.

In your video it seemed to go much smoother. I guess the ST version lacks the hooks in the middle. If someone thought the unit I linked looked interesting, it is, but not as nice as on paper. It was not a perfect fit. The difference is probably less than 1mm but the oval fascia does not go perfectly into place (for me, the left upper corner seems to be the problem). It can probably be pried into place but since the plastic is quite cold here now when winter is coming I was afraid it would crack if I used force.

Also the android part of it is not perfectly stable. I’m not sure what causes it but I have had some problems with hanging software. It could be a bug in the navigating software but it is annoying when it just hangs while driving. I have mainly used navfree ( ) 4. If you get this stereo for your Focus, remember to to get an antenna adapter as well. It uses the old antenna connector.

Hi Jason, Unfortunately you cannot just tap into the sub wires on the back of the stereo – this was designed for an optional extra Ford sub woofer (which had little power). If you are going to keep the standard stereo, I recommend one of these: This wires into the rear left and right wires (Pin 1, Pin 5, Pin 4, Pin 8), then you’ll run your phono leads to the rear of the car into your amplifier. You also cannot take a power feed from this block, amp’s use a lot of power, and would surely burn out the power wires if you did this – You’ll see that amplifier cable is really thick in comparison to the wires on the ISO block.

You’ll have to run a separate cable directly from the battery to your amplifier. Then the remote cable is as you say, Pin 16 on the ISO cable for your remote, although there is a wire which becomes live when the stereo is on (I cannot remember which one this is off the top of my head – but if you have a multimeter you can find easily enough) – This means the sub will power on when the stereo is on, which means you will not need to have the keys in the ignition for the sub to be powered. Thanks James. Thanks for this info James. Sorry I have been away so couldn’t respond. I have bought a LOC and tapped into the pins as suggested.

Also, I have found someone mentioning an unused live feed in the boot (drivers side behind the carpet) which is approximately half the size of the amp cable. Have you come across this wire and if so is it adequate to use to power an amp. As going from the battery seems a great deal of effort as everything is so tightly packed within the engine bay. I have tested connecting up the sub and amp using the loc and the live feed in the boot.It turns on and off as it should. May sound a little silly here but the bass doesn’t seem to be working on the sub when it is bridged and the amp on the LPF setting. The sub works fine when it isn;t bridged and on the standard amp setting but this is then trying to play high frequency sounds which obviously I don’t want.

Do you have any idea for where I am going wrong here? Kind regards Jason. Second to this I have a non standard HU used in a previous vehicle which has pre outs so quite simply use this but for a sub.

However, I’d rather keep the stock HU. If however, I do not get adequate bass response usinf the standard/loc set-up do ford have a fascia whihc is double din but have a box compartment below as the “2nd din” I can not find one anywhere. This: but with half as a compartment.

Or can you just buy a different cheap fascia with a compartment and take it out ans slot it in. This Idealy I would like the sub to work on the stoock HU. Thank you Jason. Hi Jason, Under no circumstances should you use the cables which are already in the car, the cable which you have mentioned will melt under the stress and power which an amp pulls through it. Chances are you’ll keep blowing fuses. The best way is as I have mentioned before is to run a new cable from the battery.

If you put your head under the glovebox (or remove the glove box) and pull the carpet down, you’ll see a nice rubber grommet there, which leads directly into the engine bay. Make a hole in this grommet and feed your amp power cable through, then feed this cable through the door trim (plastic trim can be removed easily enough) then under the carpet (or if your Focus is a 5 door, under the rear door trim) then under the rear seats into the boot. This isnt a big job – If you live in the North East, I would happily do this for you, I would rather a safe and neat installation instead of people having/causing issues with their Focus. By the sounds of the amp settings, you need to have it on Low Pass Filter, then tune the frequency to get just bass coming through the amp.

Bass uses a lot of power, so it may be referring to my first comment where the cable you are using cannot draw enough power and goes into protect mode. I ran a sub for 3 years on my old Focus using the same method I have written in my guides, using the standard stereo also, and it worked perfectly without any issues what so ever. Got nice bass from the system, and people were amazed it was using the standard system. Let me know if your from the North East and I would happily take a look at it for you. Cheers James. Hi James, Just bought a Focus st2 08 facelift model with the sony radio as standard with the 1 cd only.Anyway listen to five live alot for the sports but my reception on this car is very poor even though the car is in mint condition. I have cleaned the aerial connection and under light switch, but this is hardly connecting to the body due to the plastic washer which the screw goes through to hold the aerial onto roof.Cleaned and regreased the negative on battery and to body of car.Please would be grateful for any suggestions to improve the situation.

Thanks in advance. Hi Rob, Are you trying to convert a square type stereo to an oval one (or vice versa?) – Or do you currently have an oval stereo and you are trying to fit an aftermarket stereo into your car?

That is the only reason I could think you would need a full fascia for your car. Yes these are hard to find, you may have to go to Ford to order one in for a MK2 Focus with climate control (will then give you the square Ford 6000 stereo hole), which you can then use to purchase a double din fascia for this.

If you are trying to fit a single din fascia, you can get fascias to fit the oval stereo hole (as outlined in the guide above). If you want more help, just drop me an email using the contact form on my website, and I’ll happily help. Thanks James. Hi Rob, Are you trying to convert a square type stereo to an oval one (or vice versa?) – Or do you currently have an oval stereo and you are trying to fit an aftermarket stereo into your car?

That is the only reason I could think you would need a full fascia for your car. Yes these are hard to find, you may have to go to Ford to order one in for a MK2 Focus with climate control (will then give you the square Ford 6000 stereo hole), which you can then use to purchase a double din fascia for this. If you are trying to fit a single din fascia, you can get fascias to fit the oval stereo hole (as outlined in the guide above). If you want more help, just drop me an email using the contact form on my website, and I’ll happily help. Thanks James. Descargar Driver De Red Inalambrica Para Windows 7 Professional on this page.

Hi James I have a 58 plate Ford Focus cc with the Sony 6000 CD. I need hands free with my IPhone 5, which I can sort of get by plugging the IPhone into the AUX plug in the glove box and having the stereo up at a really high volume (20+). Callers can hear me pretty clearly but I am not sure if that’s through the stereo or if the IPhone (sitting on the dashboard) is using its own mic for me voice.

It’s not ideal and I do need hands free calling in the car. Should I go for a Parrot or would change the unit for a Bluetooth enabled stereo give me the same result. I don’t really understand these things but have worked out that a Parrot would come with a mic, where would the mic be on a Bluetooth stereo. Any help you can give me would be great. Thanks in advance Jacqui. Hi Jacqui, Unfortunately your iPhone is acting as the microphone for your call, you are only using the aux wire to output the sound from the phone through the car speakers. So this system is not a true hands free kit, as you’ll have to answer the phone by hand by swiping the answer bar on the iPhone and not by simply pressing a button.

I would personally go for the Parrot kit (I speak from experience in fitting these and also experience from using my own Parrot device in my Focus, and have no issues with it what so ever.) Changing the stereo would give you the same result (it would have to be aftermarket), but will cost you more then simply getting a Parrot kit installed, and you get to keep your standard Ford stereo. Thanks James. Hi James, Looking for a little bit of advice.

I have a 2010 Ford Focus Titanium with the Sony Dab radio fitted. I am looking to buy the Pioneer AVH-X3500DAB to replace it, my only concern is the dab aerial connection, i assume the connection will be totally different?? Do you know if there is lead that can swap that connection? Can it be re-wired to a new connection?? The reason is because I would like to use the standard dab aerial in the focus as i don’t want an ugly aftermarket “stick on the windscreen” one Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Great to finally find some information on the Mk2.5 as you call it.. My wife has a Ford Focus CC Cabriolet 2008 (07/08 FOCUS2 on Vin) with a “SILVER” climate control unit (19980D from ford.au) and we want to upgrade the stereo but we also want to change the climate control to a “BLACK” unit.. I am after any information at all that can tell me if the 2012-2013 BLACK climate control will work as a change over unit as it looks identical from photos? Part numbers I have spotted from google are, BM5T-18C612-AJ aka BM5T18C612AJ 7M5T-18C612-CD aka 7M5T18C612CD BM5Z-19980-B aka BM5Z19980B Can someone confirm if the smart sync Mk3 2012 is BACKWARDLY compatible with the Mk2 2008 in regards to climate control? Hi James Thanks for all this info. I have a galaxy with the. Travelpilot NX that just spotted working.

No error, nothing on the screen, just some wiring from the navigation DVD drive for a few seconds on power on. And because climate control is integrated we’ve lost that too. I would like to change the whole unit and buy a separate climate control module and one of those Sony 6000 or other after market double din head units. Do you think I can remove the travelpilot NX and install the separate climate control unit? Hi James, This might already be in the comments somewhere but I’m looking at buying a mk2.5 focus and wondered which level of the stereo has Bluetooth connectivity? I was planning on getting a car with the 6000CD and then just buying the Sony unit from eBay.

Is it a straight swap or do you need a DAB aerial to make it work properly? I assume the 6000CD doesn’t have phone connectivity and that the green/red phone buttons are just a mute/unmute? Does the nav upgrade version have bluetooth? Sorry for all the questions!! Hi Alex, You will find that the hands free kit was an optional extra on all the range, and didnt come fitted as standard. The Sony stereo has the buttons for the hands free kit, but does not work if you dont have the optional extra. As for retrofitting this, I have priced it up, and would cost something around £300-£400 to get it fitted and working correctly (will need to take the car into Ford to have the moduel installed to speak with the CPU).

After the above, I went for a Parrot kit instead – £150 fitted, and works exactly the same way, if not better (Music screaming from phone, iPod compatibility, USB, SD Card). Good tutorials and very helpful. Keep up the good work.

I have a focus st3 07 plate with the square 6000 Sony stereo. I have bought the newer type facia to fit a sat nav DVD and I was wondering if there is an aux live at the back of the stereo or do I have to run a sep live from key? I would rather it come on with one click of the key and not ign live. Also In your video on YouTube it shows you removing a carbon fibre facia with the manual heating controls. Do you have the part number for this please? Regards Scott. Hi James Iv’e just bought a (58)2008 focus mk 2.5 from what I can tell, as it looks like the pictures above.

It also has the silver stereo with the rounded edges. I havent bought my stereo replacement yet but am just doing research on what I will need when the time comes. I’m slightly confused about the PC99-X50 wire you say I would need to keep my wheel stalks working. On the below websites it says the adaptor fits only Jan 2005-Feb 2007 focus and mines 2008.

Will the PC99-X50 adaptor work for me or should I be looking at the adaptors that go on about ignition wires (even more confusing) e.g Many thanks if you can clear this up. Hi Gemma, Sorry about the late response, only just found this comment pending approval. Right, it looks like that website has got their data in a bit of a twist. The option you posted is more for the Mondeo, and the newer style Focus (MK3) where the steering wheel controls are on the steering wheel its self. The Focus MK2 and MK2.5 are all the same connectors across the range, including the steering wheel controls.

The only lead you will need is the PC99-X50 plus the patch lead which connects to the stereo you are fitting. Thanks James. Hi James 7.6.12 I wonder if you can help me?

I am about to have a third replacement radio fitted to my 08 Focus Zetec under warranty by my local Ford dealer. Reason the reception on AM keeps degrading so that Radio 5 & Radio 4 LW (Cricket!) becomes virtually unlistenable whilst FM remains fine. The radio intitial is ok then it gradually gets worse over 4-5 weeks as if the screening/suppression breaks down so that the engine, wipers/washer noise is incredible – any thoughts. Ford and my local dealership have been ok but I feel the problem will not go away. Am I right that the Titanium of the same vintage has a DAB Sony radio? If so is it directly interchangeable with the Zetec radio? Or do adapter plugs or aerials need to be changed?

I have already suggested this solution to Ford customer relations. Thanks Chris.

Hi Really appreciate your help with this. I’ve just checked the stereo and removed and reconnected the quadplug. There are connecting pins for the part B & C on the diagram, 12 in all. I’ve noticed on the old cd6000 unit there are only 4 pins on the unit where they plug into the connector C side (corresponding pins 5, 6, 11 & 12) I’ve also noticed that if I crank the stereo right upto top volume I can faintly hear the mp3 player, so it is connecting, just not giving me full volume for some reason?

I’m using the same mp3 player and lead so it must be the stereo. Thanks for your ongoing help, I know I can use MP3 discs but the aux in facility would be handy. Hi Mustakim, Yes you can run a subwoofer off the standard stereo no problem, however it does not have RCA outputs like an aftermarket stereo, but you can use a High Level Input to RCA converter. I have used these before with great success: You can also pick up a similar converter from any Halfords store (PC1-601): This just wires inline with the speaker wires coming out of the back of the stereo. You do not need to snip the wires (some people believe you have to loose a set of speakers, but you do not) Hope that helps James.

Hi Christian, Unfortunately its changing the clocks from a MK2.5 and putting them in a MK2 will not work. The clocks are controlled by the CAN system, and link in with the immobiliser and computer system. This is supposed to stop people changing clocks and clocking cars mileage. So if you change the clocks, you will have one car that cannot be started (will have to be plugged into Ford computer to get up and running, but chances are they will not do this due to the implications with the mileage differences and what not And yes, the mk2.5 stereo has the same connections as the mk2, so both have aux input (3.5mm jack) Cheers James. Hi My dad has a focus titanium 2010 which has the sony radio, bluetooth, sat nav etc etc all built in. The major problem is my young son who has special needs thought the slit in the cd player was a money box slit and has posted several coins into the cd player!!! My dad of course has hit the roof as there appears to be no way of getting the unit out like before!

Please have you any ideas? I fear we may end up damaging the whole thing trying to DIY or spend loads at a Ford dealer trying to get it sorted. Many thanks Jo.

Hi James, I’ve purchased for my focus the same radio that you have. The only problem was that my version of focus came without the mic in the roof light, so I had to add one and connect it to the radio. I used a stardard microphone with 2 wires (+/-) and connected it to the respetive pins in the back of the unit. But the only way it seems to recognize my commands is talking loud near to the mic.

The question is, what am I doing wrong? Do I need a special kind of mic? (I’ve tried with 3 different standard ones) Thanks for your help, I hope to read from you soon! Hi Danny, What type of hands free have you got? Is it an after market (Parrot) type hands free kit, or is it the factory fit hands free kit.

If its the factory fit kit, you will be unable to use it if you change the stereo for a double din unit. Also the USB port will become obsolete if you change the stereo too. However, if you are still wanting to change the stereo, you’ll need to get a PC99-X50 (Auto Leads Stalk Control Lead – Available from Halfords or eBay), you will then need to get a compatible stereo (Sony, JVC, Pioneer, Kenwood – Big Brand Names), and a wiring adapter for the chosen stereo.

Hope that helps a bit.

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After its discontinuation at the 1991 model year, the LTD Crown Victoria (and LTD Country Squire station wagon) was the last car to have the Ford LTD name in North America; the name remained in use by Ford of Australia until 2007. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria LX Overview Production January 1991–October 1997 Body and chassis Related Powertrain 4.6 L 4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic Dimensions 114.4 in (2,906 mm) Length 1992–94: 212.4 in (5,395 mm) 1995–97: 212.0 in (5,385 mm) Width 77.8 in (1,976 mm) Height 1992–94: 56.7 in (1,440 mm) 1995–97: 56.8 in (1,443 mm) 3,748–3,849 lb (1,700–1,746 kg) The Ford Crown Victoria was released for sale in March 1991 as a 1992 model. In an effort to optimize its availability for buyers, at the launch, fleet sales of the vehicle were postponed for 14 months. To better distinguish the generation for buyers, the long-running LTD prefix was dropped.

In line with the redesign of the 1991 (its chief competitor), the 1992 Crown Victoria featured a major exterior redesign on the previous-generation chassis. Focused on aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, Ford reduced the of the exterior from 0.42 to 0.34 (nearly matching the 0.32 of the Ford Taurus). Due to a market shift in family-oriented vehicles, the Crown Victoria was offered exclusively as a four-door sedan, with the wood-trim LTD Country Squire station wagon discontinued.

While the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable continued in production with optional three-row seating, the role of the Country Squire was effectively superseded by the and vans, and the SUVs. During their launch, the Ford Crown Victoria (and Mercury Grand Marquis) were involved in a unique loophole involving. Though produced in (which otherwise made them domestic automobiles), to avoid gas-guzzler taxes, Ford modified its supplier network in order for the two vehicles to be classified as imported vehicles, effectively removing the full-size sedans from the Ford domestic CAFE fleet (alongside the Ford Mustang V8) and placing them in its imported fleet (alongside the ). Chassis [ ] In lieu of developing an all-new platform architecture from the ground up, the Crown Victoria retained the of its LTD Crown Victoria predecessor as its chassis. Although launched in 1979, the Panther chassis underwent extensive upgrades to improve its road manners and handling; major updates were made to the steering and suspension tuning. To improve braking performance, the Crown Victoria gained four-wheel disc brakes (only seen on the and ); anti-lock brakes and were available as an option, which became a popular feature. For 1997, several updates were made to improve handling response and steering control Showcased in the redesign was the.

First introduced in the 1991 Lincoln Town Car, the 4.6L SOHC V8 was the replacement for the 5.0L (302 CID) Windsor V8 and the first engine of a family of overhead-cam engines that would be introduced in a number of Ford and Lincoln-Mercury cars and trucks. Lighter than its predecessor, the 4.6L V8 produced nearly identical torque output while producing 40 additional horsepower in its standard single-exhaust configuration. As with its predecessor and the Lincoln Town Car, the 4.6L V8 was paired with a 4-speed overdrive automatic transmission. In 1993, the Ford AOD transmission was replaced by the electronically-controlled AOD-E version.

For 1995, the AOD-E was replaced by the 4R70W, a heavier-duty version introduced in the. Ford Crown Victoria LX (pre-facelift) Ford based much of the Crown Victoria's appearance on the, a look pioneered by Jack Telnack, Ford VP of Design. Though the Taurus became wildly popular in its market segment, Telnack's 'Aero' look proved to be either a love or hate proposition with potential buyers of the full-size, wedge-shaped Crown Victoria. Along with its distinctive no-grille front fascia, the Crown Victoria would share a with the Taurus, similar body and bumper moldings, similar door handles, aircraft-style doors, and similarly shaped headlamp and taillamp clusters. To reduce aesthetic commonality with the Mercury Grand Marquis, only the front doors, windshield, and alloy wheels were shared between them. For the interior, the two vehicles also were given different seats, door trim and dashboards; the Crown Victoria featured an instrument panel with round dials while the Grand Marquis featured a horizontal speedometer. An electronic instrument panel was introduced as an option.

Though better received than the 1990 redesign of the Chevrolet Caprice, the 1992 Crown Victoria was met with disapproval from some critics and buyers, leading Ford to revise the exterior. In late 1992 for model year 1993, a grille was added to the front fascia (though it retained its 'bottom-breather' configuration); for 1994, a red reflector strip was added to the trunk lid to visually connect the taillamps. In 1994 for MY 1995, a mid-cycle redesign saw more extensive changes to the Crown Victoria; a 6-slit grille replaced the egg crate grille and wider taillamps were added to the rear (the license plate was moved to the trunk lid). For the interior, the Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis adopted the same dashboard, using round dials for the instrument panel and larger controls and switches.

In addition, the seats were redesigned. In late 1995, the first-generation Ford 'brick' airbag steering wheel was replaced by a version with a smaller hub (moving the horn back to the steering wheel hub). Features [ ]. Facelift Ford Crown Victoria As with its LTD Crown Victoria predecessor, the Crown Victoria was a six-passenger automobile; the front seat was a 50/50 split. The Crown Victoria was sold in two trim levels: base-trim and Crown Victoria LX, with the latter forming the majority of non-fleet sales. In addition, the replaced the fleet-market 'S' designation in 1993; the P71 was marketed exclusively for law-enforcement sales.

As with the Mercury Grand Marquis, a driver airbag was standard equipment; a passenger airbag was added as an option during later 1991 production, becoming standard in 1993 for the 1994 model year. A popular feature were the anti-lock brakes and. For 1996, a single-key entry system became standard, along with a hidden audio antenna, rear window defroster and tinted glass. Automatic climate control and a audio system became available on the LX. Touring Sedan [ ] For 1992, Ford introduced the Crown Victoria Touring Sedan as a performance-oriented flagship trim. The Touring Sedan featured a number of suspension and handling improvements over the Crown Victoria LX, featuring the heavier-duty suspension components of the police-package version, also including wider tires, rear air suspension, the removal of the speed limiter, and a 210 hp dual-exhaust 4.6L V8.

Optional features included speed-sensitive steering and larger-diameter sway bars. Distinguished by its standard two-tone exterior paint scheme (with painted alloy wheels), the Crown Victoria Touring Sedan featured a model-unique leather interior with every feature available on a Crown Victoria at the time. For a lower price, Ford offered the performance upgrades of the Touring Sedan on the LX as the Handling and Performance Package alongside a separate towing package. The Touring Sedan became a one year-only model, as it was discontinued after 1992. However, in various forms, the Handling and Performance Package remained an option until 2007. Second generation (1998–2012) [ ] Second generation Overview Production 1997–2011 (fleet sales) 1997–2007 (civilian sales) Body and chassis Related Powertrain 4.6 L 4-speed 4R70W Automatic 4-speed 4R75W Automatic Dimensions 114.7 in (2,913 mm) Length 212.0 in (5,385 mm) Width 77.3 in (1,963 mm) Height 56.8 in (1,443 mm) 4,057 lb (1,840 kg) 1998 [ ] In November 1997, for the 1998 model year, the second (and final) generation of the Crown Victoria was introduced.

Following the lack of acceptance of the radical styling of the 1990-1996, the Crown Victoria moved further away from its 1992 redesign. Instead of borrowing design cues from the Taurus, the Crown Victoria shared many of its body parts, including its entire roofline, with the more popular Mercury Grand Marquis. To differentiate itself from Mercury, the Crown Victoria was given larger headlights, different bumpers, and a rectangular grille. The interior design saw little change aside from a new steering wheel. The redesigned 1998 Crown Victoria went on sale December 26th, 1997. Mechanically, a revised four-link suspension with a was added to the rear axle; while not a change to independent rear suspension, general road handling manners improved at the expense of towing capacity. Larger brakes necessitated the standardization of 16-inch wheels.

Police cars (P71/P72) switched from full wheel covers and dog-dish covers held onto the wheel by four nubs (on HD Steel Wheels) to a design with center caps that attached onto the lug nuts; these were sourced from the Explorer SUV. Under the hood, coil-on-plug ignition replaced the traditional spark plug wires; a first for the 4.6 L 2v Modular V8, this was a design borrowed from the 3.4 L V8 used in the 1996-1999 Ford Taurus SHO (and the 4.6 L 4v used in the 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII & 1996-1998 Mustang SVT Cobra). 1998–2002 Ford Crown Victoria LX Not much changed for the 1999 model year, with the Crown Victoria receiving three more exterior colors and the previously optional ABS brakes became standard (except on Police models, where ABS was still optional). On police models, a new (PCM) called the 'ARA3' was used. The ARA3 was tuned for a more aggressive idle, spark, shifts, higher shift points, a higher top speed limiter, and a higher rev limiter.

This PCM is well liked among enthusiasts and is a popular modification for 1998-2000 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, and Town Car models. 2000 [ ] The 2000 model year introduced an emergency trunk release system, child seat anchor brackets (LATCH) in the back seat, the 'Belt Minder' chime to the Crown Victoria (Belt Minder is a seatbelt reminder system that sounds the vehicle's chime when the driver's seatbelt is not buckled). The engine's FEAD (PCM calibration) system was revised. This calibration undid many of the revisions made to the 1999 model year calibration, and gave the vehicle a more conservative and laid back FEAD tune. Due to this, 2000 model year Crown Victoria's are said to feel low on power by many owners, and the previously mentioned ARA3 is a popular simple upgrade for these vehicles to give them that 'lost' power.

2001 [ ] The 2001 model year featured yet another FEAD revision which was again more aggressive than the one used on 2000 model year cars. Adjustable pedals were an option and engine output increased thanks to 'Performance Improved' (PI) heads borrowed from the Mustang GT. 2001 vehicles are now rated at 220 horsepower for single exhaust models and 235 horsepower for dual exhaust and police models. 2001 also saw the addition of the 'honeycomb' black grille for fleet and police models (P71/P72).

This replaced the chrome and black slatted grille used on earlier models, however, civilian models still used the silver slatted grille. Also, the silver slatted grille was still used on 'Street Appearance Package' (SAP) P71 police models, which are commonly used as unmarked or detective vehicles.

Also, dual stage front driver and passenger airbags were now standard, and wiper activated headlights became an option. 2002 [ ] For the 2002 model year, heated exterior side mirrors became available, along with standard floor mats, improved cloth upholstery, and a new trunk storage system option on the LX. The 'LX Sport' trim also debuted, including standard leather seating, rear air suspension, dual exhaust, a center console with a floor mounted shifter, 5-passenger seating, revised springs, shocks, and stabilizer bars for sportier handling, as well as monochromatic exterior treatment and 17' 5-spoke alloy wheels. The LX Sport also used a 3.27 rear axle ratio (open differential) as opposed to the standard 2.73 rear axle ratio found on non-LX Sport civilian models. From 1998 to 2011, the Crown Victoria's external bodywork remained the same. In April 2002 for the 2003 model year, the chassis was again redesigned with steel.

The front and rear suspension were also completely overhauled. New inverted monotube shocks were now used (replacing the old twin-tube shocks that had been used since the 1960s). In the front, new aluminum control arms, and steering (replacing the units) have been implemented. The rear suspension on Police Interceptor models was redesigned for better durability in police-duty applications and the rear shocks were moved outboard of the frame rails for better handling and ease of maintenance. As a result, the road-handling manners of the had improved significantly. The engine output increased due to the addition of a knock sensor for more aggressive timing. This brought up horsepower ratings to 224 HP for single-exhaust models and 239 HP for dual exhaust and police models.

2003 models also received optional seat-mounted combination head and torso side airbags. The interior was also modestly refreshed for the 2003 model year, with changes to the interior colors, door panels and seats. Also, all 2003 model year vehicles built after December of 2002 were de-contented. With this, Ford removed the locking gas cap, auto release parking brake, engine bay light, amber rear turn signal lenses, body color/painted mirror caps, and front seat pouches. 2003 model year vehicles built before December of 2002 had all of the previously mentioned features. 2004 [ ] For 2004, Ford upgraded the transmission to the 4R75W (4R75E for 2005 and later cars).

The 4R75W had a stronger 24 lug ring gear (compared to the 4R70W's 6 lug ring gear), an updated torque converter for better shifts, a revised front pump assembly and revised vehicle speed sensor (VSS). These upgrades allowed the 4R75W/E to be more durable and economical. Ford also updated the layout of the optional overhead console. Laminated door glass also became an available option to deter break-ins and thefts, reduce road and wind noise, improve protection from flying glass in a collision and filter out, reducing heat buildup and fading of the interior.

2004 also saw horsepower ratings rise to 250 HP for police (P71) models thanks to a new air intake borrowed from the high-performance Mercury Marauder. This air intake was less restrictive and included an 80 MM MAF (mass-airflow sensor) compared to the previous models 60 MM MAF, deeper airbox, and less restrictive intake tubing. Civilian models however received a 70MM MAF, a slightly deeper & revised air intake, and a similar intake tubing to that of the P71, except with resonators to reduce NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness). Horsepower ratings for the civilian and taxi/fleet models remained the same as they were for 2003 (at 224 HP for single exhaust models and 239 HP for dual exhaust models respectively), and they would stay this way until the end of the Crown Victoria's production run in 2011. 2005 [ ] For 2005, the Crown Victoria retained the same exterior styling, but 2005 models received a rear whip radio antenna rather than an integrated rear defroster antenna. 2005 models also received a new steering wheel, optional power moonroof and a 6 disc CD changer.

2005 also saw the addition of electronic throttle control, or drive-by-wire. It was also the last model Ford offered with an analogue odometer. The optional digital gauge cluster was dropped after the 2005 model year. 2006 [ ] The rear whip antenna was removed from the 2006 models in favor of the integrated rear defroster antenna. 2006 models also received a redesigned instrument cluster featuring a more modern speedometer (though again 120 mph (190 km/h) for the civilian models); for the first time, the Crown Victoria was sold with a standard [tachometer]. Police Interceptor models now had a standard engine idle hour meter in the gauge cluster which counted how many hours the engine ran while the transmission is shifted in park. Factory bulletproof door panels also became available on police models.

Also, 17' steel wheels were now standard on all police models, and for 'Street Appearance' package police models, the plastic wheel covers were redesigned. Other additions included a standard trip computer on the LX and a perimeter alarm as an option. 2007 [ ] For the 2007 model year, the LX Sport trim was dropped leaving the Standard and LX. Most of the LX Sport's components were then made available with the new optional Premium Sport-Handling and Performance Package. Standard AM/FM audio system with CD player and the remote system 'SmartLock' became available on all models as did daytime running lights. Beginning with 2007 models (built after July 2006), design changes were made to the optional side airbags and door trim to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes. Ford Crown Victoria as a taxi in In 2006, retail sales of the Crown Victoria dwindled to just 3,000, compared to 38,280 of its stablemate in the first nine months of 2007.

Starting with the 2008 model year, the Crown Victoria became available solely through Ford Fleet and the retail version was succeeded with its submate the which was still sold for retail sales except the Middle East where this and the are all retail cars; by 2007, approximately 95% of total Crown Victoria sale had been to fleet customers. As of June 21, 2007, the Crown Victoria was removed from the Ford retail website, most likely to promote the 2008. This has been the case in Canada since the 2000 model year (see ).

With fleet-only sales in North America, the LX Premium Sport and Handling Package and the Handling and Performance Package (the only Crown Victorias produced for the North American market with dual exhaust, save for the Police Interceptor) were discontinued. Ford had reportedly announced that it would freshen both the Crown Victoria and the for the 2009 model year. Ford had told the Canadian Auto Workers that it would invest $200 million in the vehicles, which are assembled at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant in.

However, Ford released the 2009 Crown Victoria with few if any changes from the 2008 model, with no announced plans for changes in the future. For 2009, Ford narrowed the available Crown Victoria's in North America by one more model. The Standard (P73) model designation was discontinued in favor of the LX. The LX now included 5-spoke alloy wheels that were used before for the LX Premium Sport and Handling package.

These wheels are used in favor of the 9-spoke design the LX has used since 2003, purportedly due to the Lincoln Town Car using 17' wheels standard, as well as the Police Interceptor and the Taxi/Commercial (P72) model. The Grand Marquis underwent a similar change to 17' Lincoln Town Car wheels. Also, the LX Sport wheels were used on all Crown Victorias sent to the Middle East (save for the LX).

For the Police Interceptor, there are two pieces of standard equipment added to its list. The power pedals are now standard on all models, presumably to cut manufacturing costs (Crown Victoria LX, Grand Marquis LS and Lincoln Town Car all had them as standard equipment previously) and side impact airbags are also standard. There are also new, federally mandated recessed window switches.

2011 would mark the final year of the Crown Victoria in the United States, as its lack of electronic stability control made it illegal for sale for the 2012 model year; and all 2012 models would be produced for Middle East export. Discontinuation [ ] As early as 1999, the availability of new Crown Victorias for civilian use had been reduced.

In Canada, the Crown Victoria was no longer available for purchase for civilian use after the 1999 model year, and beginning with the 2000 model year, the Crown Victoria had been sold only to rental car companies and to the fleet market in Canada. In Canada, Ford had discontinued the Mercury brand in 1999, but the Mercury Grand Marquis had continued to be sold in Canada until 2007. The Mercury Grand Marquis was discontinued after the 2007 model year in Canada, replaced by the newly redesigned 2008 Ford Taurus. Due to poor sales, Ford had stopped selling the Crown Victoria to the general public and to civilians after the 2007 model year in the United States. In the United States, the Crown Victoria was only made available to rental car companies and to the fleet market beginning with the 2008 model year. Ford had completely discontinued production of the Crown Victoria in September 2011 due to the 2012 US Federal Safety Standards that had required all new cars to be equipped with electronic stability control and also because Ford was planning on shutting down it's assembly plant in Southwold, Ontario, Canada (where the Crown Victoria was built).

The Crown Victoria was discontinued after the 2011 model year in North America. However, Ford had continued to sell the Crown Victoria in the Middle East as 2012 models. The Crown Victoria was discontinued after the 2012 model year in the Middle East. In the early 2000s, Ford developed the Volvo-derived to replace the Crown Victoria in the retail marketplace. As Ford dominated the market for police cars and taxi vehicles at the time, Ford chose to continue the Crown Victoria for the purposes of securing fleet sales; retail customers still interested in full-size rear-wheel drive cars would be marketed towards Mercury and Lincoln. Sales of the Crown Victoria to retail customers plummeted as a result; only 3,000 were sold in 2006 (outselling only the Ford GT, and only by 1000 cars).

When the Five Hundred was updated and rechristened as the 2008 Ford Taurus, the decision was made to end retail sales of the Crown Victoria in the United States entirely. A year later, as part of, Ford announced the closure of the Southwold, Ontario, Canada facility where the Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis were assembled; production of the Lincoln Town Car had been relocated there as part of another factory closure. Production of all three cars would cease by the end of 2011; only the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor would have a somewhat direct replacement (a modified version of the Ford Taurus).

With the end of production of the full-size rear wheel drive body-on-frame platform for the Crown Victoria and, Ford began promoting the and flagships for consumers. Ford is also promoting the to replace the Crown Victoria for urban taxi cab usage. Some taxi operators have expressed concerns about replacing the roomy Crown Victoria with smaller, more compact vehicles, due to a 'bumpier, more cramped ride' and 'knee-bumping back seats and flimsier frames'. For police pursuit use, Ford is promoting the and the interceptor to replace the. All Crown Victorias built after August 31, 2011 are 2012 model year cars.

For the 2012 model year the US government required that be fitted on all new cars. Ford did not add this feature to the Crown Victoria, so the 2012 model was not sold in the United States and Canada. On September 15, 2011, the final Crown Victoria rolled off the assembly line. It was destined for export to. Ford's discontinuation of the Panther platform cars led to the closure of the St. Thomas Assembly plant in Canada and the loss of over a thousand jobs, as well as job losses at suppliers in the U.S.

The passing of the Crown Victoria and its derivatives also marked the final demise of the 'traditional' - Ford's offering had been the last bastion of the format with GM and Chrysler having already discontinued their equivalent models. Export [ ] Change of Canadian availability [ ] In Canada, the Crown Victoria was no longer available for retail purchase or civilian use after the 1999 model year. The Crown Victoria became available only to rental car companies and to the fleet markets beginning with the 2000 model year in Canada. The civilian version of the Crown Victoria could only be purchased is from Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited for the fleet market.

Retired Police Interceptors or Special Service Vehicles are available from various auctions. Eventhough the Crown Victoria was made available only to rental car companies and to the fleet market in Canada beginning with the 2000 model year, the Mercury Grand Marquis had continued to retail buyers and to civilians until it was discontinued in Canada after the 2007 model year, as well as the Lincoln Town Car until it was discontinued after the 2011 model year. Middle East market [ ] Large American sedans have always been part of the landscape in the Middle East. After the discontinuation of the American-produced in 1996, the Crown Victoria and its twin, the became the car of choice for buyers of large American cars in the region.

In 1999, General Motors responded to its loss of market share in the region with a reintroduction of the Chevrolet Caprice. No longer produced in North America, the 1999 Caprice was a left-hand drive version of the Australian. Towards the end of its production life, sales of the remained strong in the Middle East, especially in and. As stability control was not required for export for this region, all 2012 model year production of the Crown Victoria was exported to the Middle East. Models and specifications [ ]. 2003 model Crown Victoria LX in Kuwait. Vehicle equipped with Export Handling Package and features Saudi Arabian specifications.

2005 Crown Victoria Standard at a Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Kuwait A driver's side spotlight assembly was optional on Standard and Standard Long-Wheelbase models. On Sport, LX, and LX Sport models, the body is painted in a monochromatic paint style; with Ford offering Dark Toreador Red, Silver Birch, Tungsten and Black as color choices. A trunklid spoiler available on the was standard on the Sport and LX Sport while optional on LX and Standard trims. LX and LX Sport models were equipped with power 8-way driver and front passenger seats.

A DVD entertainment system (marketed as 'Export DVD Entertainment System') was added for the 2007 model year; it was optional on Sport, LX and LX Sport models. For GCC-spec vehicles, the optional Handling and Performance Package available in the United States was rebranded the Export Handling Package. In GCC-Spec vehicles, a 2.73:1 rear axle ratio is used and a true dual exhaust is included (standard equipment on all standard-wheelbase export Crown Victorias). Included as part of the Sport and LX Sport trims and optional on the LX, the package includes tuned rear air suspension, revised coil springs, handling shock absorbers and an upsized rear stabilizer bar. On GCC-Spec Crown Victorias, the option is externally distinguished by a monochromatic paint scheme. In, where it was outsold by the Mercury Grand Marquis, Ford sold only the Standard and Standard Long-Wheelbase versions of the Crown Victoria after 2000; the LX was discontinued in 1999. Due to the smaller market size in Kuwait, the authorized importer/dealer focused sales of higher-trim vehicles on the Mercury Grand Marquis.

2008 'Special Edition' [ ] With no major redesign since 1998, in order to remain competitive, Ford designed a trim package for the Crown Victoria in the Middle East for the 2008 model year. Known as the Special Edition, it was only available on the P72 Standard model; this cosmetic package adds the following: • A new 3-bar grille. • Mercury Marauder spoiler, also found on models equipped with the Export Handling Package. • Chrome trim under the license plate on the front bumper.

• Chrome trim underneath the Ford logo on the trunk. • Special Edition logos on the front fenders, trunk and dashboard. • A Premium head unit with single CD and cassette.

Everything else on this vehicle is identical to the Standard model. While this vehicle was not listed in any sales literature, in it was available with a choice of different colors. In, this model was only available in black (due to market size); the price was approximately 6,000 (approximately $22,000 ). Main article: Starting with the 1998 model year, the police version of the Crown Victoria, previously named Crown Victoria P71, was changed to Police Interceptor and new rear badging was assigned instead of the civilian Crown Victoria badge. Though the Crown Victoria badge is still affixed to Police Interceptors equipped with the Street Appearance package for vehicles that require civilian styling (undercover cars, office/city motor pool, fire departments, etc.).

Police Interceptor models come with a black front grille and a black rear fascia on the trunk lid, with chrome trim under the tail lights through 1999 models and black trim under the tail lights on 2000 and later models. 1999 through 2000 models have a blacked out version of the standard chrome bar grille, while 2001 and up models have a black honeycomb type grille.

They also have several 'heavier-duty' mechanical upgrades and newer models have additional safety features to deal with. Ford has replaced the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with upgraded & heavy duty versions of the and.

In response, many police departments like that of Austin, Texas, are buying reserve supplies of the last Crown Victorias to allow them to maintain a fleet of reliable police cars into the future. Extended Wheelbase Crown Victoria (US Spec) In 2002, Ford introduced a long- version of the Crown Victoria, available only to commercial fleets (mostly used by taxi companies) in North American markets. This version gives six extra inches of wheelbase length, made possible by a new frame and extended body. This version is not available to the general public, nor is there a stretched version of the. However, there was a special service version available for the police market from 2002 to 2006, with an available street appearance trim option from 2002 to 2004, due to its targeted use mostly in the taxi and livery market. In the, long-wheelbase versions of both the and Crown Victoria were available to the general public. Safety concerns and controversy [ ] Fuel tank [ ] While the car has been highly rated for safety, there was some controversy and lawsuits in the 1990s and 2000s over Ford Crown Victoria gas tank leaks after certain types of high speed impacts, specifically when being hit in the rear end at high speeds.

These impacts caused fuel tank failures in the Crown Victoria. The leaking fuel in combination with friction between the vehicle and the road was found to be the cause of fires. [ ] The reports that the cars were more prone to fires during a rear collision were a simple combination of three things.

First, most law enforcement agencies rely heavily on the Crown Victoria as their primary vehicle, meaning that any police-related auto accident is very likely to involve a Crown Victoria. Second, the accidents occurred as the result of the officers intentionally parking their vehicles close to active traffic to shield a stopped motorist—something most civilians would never do. Third, the impacting vehicle was often traveling at, or above, the posted legal limit (65 to 75 mph (105 to 121 km/h) in most jurisdictions). The condition was exacerbated by police equipment installers drilling over the package tray in the luggage compartment.

Due to the gas tank's orientation, drilling through the package tray may result in drilling into the gas tank. Installers also used screws set directly into the bulkhead and facing the fuel tank. In the event of a high-energy collision, these screws could be forced into the tank, both rupturing the tank and possibly acting as a spark source. Long bolts for mounting heavier equipment were also directly suspect. The manufacturer provided an aftermarket shield to help prevent these items from puncturing the tank during impact.

Further, many investigations, both performed by federal/state agencies, and the police department themselves, have found that removable items in the trunk were improperly stowed. These items became tank-piercing projectiles during the rear-collision scenarios. Ford's second solution came in the form of a recall kit including patterns to mark unsafe areas (to drill) in the luggage compartment. Also included were rubberized kevlar and hard ballistic nylon shields for the differential cover lower shock bolts. They also included a kevlar-based trunk liner. Ford used similar kits on early-1980s model passenger vehicles. For 2005 and newer models, Ford offers an optional on-board fire-suppression system for the Crown Victoria Police Interceptor units.

The system itself is integrated with the anti-lock braking system as part of the activation, and can be activated manually. However, Ford does cite several system limitations regarding fuel loss and impact speeds. Despite numerous court cases charging Ford with partial liability for fires caused in accidents, the company has never been found liable in a Crown Victoria accident. [ ] Notably, only the Ford Crown Victoria and new Ford police car have been certified for high speed rear impact collisions, adding credibility to Ford's statement that fiery crashes are a result of extreme and unfortunate situations. [ ] Intake manifold defect [ ] Model years 1996 to 2001 inclusive, using an all-composite intake manifold, are subject to coolant leaks. Late in 2005 Ford settled a class action lawsuit.

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