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The 2003-2004 Ford Crown Victoria

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The New 2003-2004 Crown Victoria
If it's good enough for taxi cab drivers and police officers, it should be good
enough for you. Just knowing this fact gives you a glimpse of the type of
attributes the 2003-2004 Ford Crown Victoria offers. Obviously, there is plenty
of power and sharp handling, as well as a thorough safety configuration and the
type of durability that won't quit on the job. In other words, the 2003-2004
Ford Crown Victoria is the choice in lines of work that are wholly dependent on
smooth-running, high-performing vehicles. There isn't a more trusted car on the
road.
Available Models
The four-door 2003-2004 Ford Crown Victoria is available in a sedan body type in
four models: Police (P71), Standard, LX and LX Sport.
Interior Features
The 2003-2004 Ford Crown Victoria offers a spacious interior that holds up to
six people. With 111.2 cubic feet of passenger volume, the numbers back this
claim up easily enough. For 2003-2004, the seat foams, fabrics, sew styles and
headrests have been altered on all Crown Victorias to improve comfort and
appearance. Right now, the Police (P71) version is for sale only to Law
Enforcement Agencies as a "new" vehicle, but can be purchased by anyone as a
pre-titled used car. Entry-level Standard models offer such features as air
conditioning, power steering, cruise control, cloth upholstery, 8-way power
driver seat, cupholders, column shifter and an AM/FM/cassette.
For more interior features, one need only step into the upper level trim models. The LX adds a number of extra goodies to the cabin, including automatic climate control, front power lumbar adjustment, 8-way power passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, remote keyless entry and an AM/FM/cassette/CD player. At the top of the line, the LX Sport has leather upholstery and front bucket seats for five-passenger seating.
Exterior Features
The 2003-2004 Ford Crown Victoria has a clean, aerodynamic outer design that
features wide door openings, a large glass area for good outward visibility,
wraparound headlamps and heated foldaway dual remote-control power outside
mirrors.
Performance
If you know who employs the Ford Crown Victoria, you know what kind of
performance to expect. The rear-wheel drive Crown Victoria is built to satisfy
heavy demands, and in turn can also do everyday driving with ease. Standard and
LX models have a 4.6-liter SOHC V8 engine with 224 horsepower at 4800 rpm and
272 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. LX Sport models come with the same engine but
with a dual exhaust system, increasing the performance to 239 horsepower at 4900
rpm and 287 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm. LX models with a handling and
performance package are given the option to upgrade to this speedier engine. The
Police (P71) Version is also equipped with the 4.6-liter SEFI V8 engine but has
250 horsepower. These also come standard with dual exhaust, 200 amp alternator,
oil and transmission coolers, along with other "Police only" options.
LX Sport models are designed for adventure, and come equipped with a new rear air suspension, revised front springs, tuned shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Also included are P235/55R17 black sidewall Goodyear Eagle LS tires and exclusive 17-inch bright machined contemporary five-spoke alloy wheels.
Safety and Security
The attention to safety and security is one of the key attributes of the
2003-2004 Ford Crown Victoria. All models have advanced dual-stage front
airbags, which are deployed according to crash severity, safety-belt usage and
the driver's seat position relative to the steering wheel. The system is
equipped with a new feature, a passenger seat sensor. In addition, all models
also come with antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
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What's New for
2003-2004
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| Powertrain / Chassis |
2003-2004 Crown Victoria |
| EPA Class |
Large Car |
| Drivetrain Layout |
Rear wheel drive |
| Engine Type |
4.6L cast iron block and aluminum heads Valvetrain SOHC 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke (in./mm) |
3.5 x 3.4/90.2 x 90.0 |
| Displacement (cu in/cc) |
281/4606 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1 |
| Horsepower @ rpm |
224 @ 4800 |
| Torque (lb. Ft.) @ rpm |
272 @ 4000 |
| Recommended Fuel |
87 octane |
| Fuel System |
Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection |
| Oil Capacity with filter (quarts) |
6 |
| Coolant Capacity (quarts) |
15.8 |
| Transmission | 2003-2004 Crown Victoria |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Final Drive Ratio |
2.73:1 3.27:1 (on LX Sport) |
| Gear Ratios |
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| 1st | 2.84:1 |
| 2nd | 1.55:1 |
| 3rd | 1.00:1 |
| 4th | 0.70:1 |
| Reverse | 2.32:1 |
| Suspension | 2003-2004 Crown Victoria |
| Front | Independent short and long arm with monotube dampers, steel coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Live axle with Watt's linkage, monotube dampers, optional air springs and stabilizer bar |
| Steering | 2003-2004 Crown Victoria |
| Type | Variable ratio rack-and-pinion with variable assist, speed sensitive |
| Ratio |
18.5:1 (on center) |
| Turns Lock-to-Lock |
2.92 |
| Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft) | 40.3 |
| Traction Control |
Optional all-speed traction control, uses ABS and engine intervention to manage wheel spin |
| Brakes | 2003-2004 Crown Victoria |
| Brakes (system type) |
Four-wheel power disc brakes with four-channel ABS |
| Front |
12.0-in vented rotor |
| Rear |
11.6-in vented rotor |
| Total Swept Area (sq cm) | 136 101 |
| Wheels and Tires | 2003-2004 Crown Victoria |
| Wheels and Tires | 16-in steel w/ deluxe wheel covers, P225/60TR16 tires |
| 16-in aluminum, P225/60TR16 tires | |
| 17-in aluminum, P235/55TR17 tires | |
| Number of Lug Nuts |
5 |
| Exterior Dimensions | 2003-2004 Crown Victoria |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 |
| Track (front / rear) | 63.4/65.6 |
| Overall Length |
212.0 |
| Overall Width |
78.2 |
| Overall Height |
56.8 |
| Frontal Area (sq ft) |
26.3 |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 4057 |
| Weight % f/r | 55/44 |
| Towing Capacity Max (lbs) | 1500 |
| Towing Class Rating | I |
| Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified. | |
| Interior Dimensions | 2003-2004 Crown Victoria |
| Seating Capacity |
5 or 6 |
| Legroom f/r |
42.5/39.6 |
| Shoulder Room f/r |
60.1/60.3 |
| Hip Room f/r |
58.0/57.1 |
| Headroom f/r |
39.3/37.9 |
| Passenger Volume (cu ft) | 111.2 |
| Luggage Capacity (cu ft) | 20.6 |
| Total Interior Volume (cu ft) | 131.8 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) |
19.0 |
| Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified. | |
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