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Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis

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What is this discussion about? Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, Exterior, Sedan

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#2466 of 3292 Ford Crown Victoria SVT by lexusrocks

Mar 25, 2005 (4:45 am)

The Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis have always beens some of my favourite cars. I know they haven't been redesigned completely since 1998, yet their design is timeless.
 
I wish Ford would offer a Crown Victoria SVT, instead of that stupid Sport Trac Adrenalin. Sport sedans are more practical than sport trucks. Ford should drop a Mustang engine with 300 hp to give the Crown Victoria some attitude. It might even be able to steal Chrysler 300C customers.
 
The Grand Marquis should incorporate a more modern dash, with features like a nav system, premium audio system, power seats, premium leater, real wood like walnut, ebony, birds eye maple, rosewood
 
With regards to SVT, I hope the Mustang can revive the brand. The Sport Trac Adrenalin is stupid, a new F-150 Lightning would look much better. Ford should also apply the SVT treatment to vehicles like the Focus, Fusion, Five Hundred, Freestyle and the Expedition. If Jeep can offer 400+ hp in a Grand Cherokee, then it proves that Ford needs to respond with a supercharged Explorer or Expedition. Dodge is applying the SRT 8 treatment to almost all it's vehicles, so it's time Ford revived SVT.

#2467 of 3292 Re: Ford Crown Victoria SVT [lexusrocks] by jsylvester

Mar 25, 2005 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: lexusrocks (Mar 25, 2005 4:45 am)
Hold on and see what happens in 2006 and 2008. The new Charger police model requires Ford to upgrade the car, especially power, or they will lose a big chunk of the market.

#2468 of 3292 Tie Rod Ends by dbc123

Mar 26, 2005 (6:14 pm)

Contrary to what is posted in #2465 there ARE 4 tie rod ends, inner and outer on two rods. Obviously poster is not familiar with CV/GM front ends.

#2469 of 3292 Tie Rod Connections by tbear503

Apr 04, 2005 (6:36 pm)

First, I second the motion for the 300HP installation of the 4.6 Mustang in the Panthers.
 
Second, what was the approximate cost to replace the tie rods? Did you have both sides replaced?
 
 

#2470 of 3292 Engine change by corsicachevy

Apr 06, 2005 (7:41 pm)

Ford would be wise to upgrade the drivetrain in the Panther. I would prefer if they replaced the current 4.6V8 (239hp/287lb-ft) with the 5.4V8 (300hp/365lb-ft) from the F150 and backed it up with a five speed automatic. Combine that with a freshening of the exterior and complete remodeling of the interior and Ford could easily squeeze several more years of service out of this ancient platform.

#2471 of 3292 yes, but by johnclineii

Apr 07, 2005 (2:02 am)

One must remember that Ford MUST meet its Corporate Average Fuel Economy requirements or be hit with either a gas guzzler tax and/or penalties for each vehicle sold. One of the major reasons more power is available in trucks than large cars is the CAFE. With the current oil situation, I doubt this changes any time soon....

#2472 of 3292 Re: Manifold/Head gasket problems? [nvbanker] by fx4

Apr 07, 2005 (9:19 am)

Replying to: nvbanker (Jan 06, 2005 9:54 pm)
It's been a while since this post, but I thought I would reply anyway due to first-hand experience.
 
My 97 T/B with 4.6L V-8 that we bought as lease turn-in after 22,000 had the intake manifold problem. I started to pass another vehicle and suddenly cooling water and steam started going all over. I was a mile or so from dealer and limped quickly back to shop. Turned out to be a no cost Ford recall repair. There was a recall notice in the T/B glove compartment, so we assumed the lessee had had it taken care of repair--apparently not. Don't know what the water leak had to do with busted intake manifold?

#2474 of 3292 Re: Intake manifold [jjacob9105] by melcoh

Apr 26, 2005 (8:20 am)

Replying to: jjacob9105 (Feb 10, 2003 10:39 pm)
If you have any additoonal info on this problem would appreciate it. I am trying to get Ford to pay for fixing the problem with my 97 Grandf Marquis.

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