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Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis Transmission/Suspension

99 messages,  Last post on Oct 08, 2012 at 11:50 AM

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

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#91 of 99 2000-2005 Crown Vic RCMP Car by lincoln7777

May 18, 2010 (7:59 am)

Hello, I am looking to buy a 2000-2005 Crown Vic RCMP car. I have heard that they have a strickt maintenance schedule which includes engine and transmission changes. Is there a preffered KM range where one should have a new engine and/or transmission, or is it basically the lower the KM the better? Are these good reliable cars and is there anything specific that I should looking for on these cars? I have owned a 1993 Caprice RCMP car, and that thing was incredible. I sold it around 400,000 KMS for something a little cheaper on gas and even at those KMS it still ran great. I am hoping that these police cars are as durable and reliable. Thanks for any information and help.

#92 of 99 A gamble to say the least. by euphonium

May 18, 2010 (4:34 pm)

Every police car has been treated differently & run in a wide variety of ways. When you choose a low KM car, you might be getting one with an engine with lots of hours on it due to long periods of idling. To choose the best, drive them all, but if you do purchase one, change all the fluids including the pinion housing & replace with Synthetics. If you are good at the Casinos, try your luck in Regina.

#93 of 99 trans help by cmedearis

Jul 08, 2010 (9:13 am)

I have a 07 Crown Vic and on my way to work I notice smoke. The car was not running hot but when we looked under the hood, there was transmisson fluid everywhere. Can someone please help me with this problem

#94 of 99 Re: Shifting Problems [euphonium] by gbh2

Jul 11, 2010 (7:42 pm)

Replying to: euphonium (Jan 11, 2009 7:55 pm)
I would like the default startup condition to be overdrive off and then change that by pressing the OD button. I would always like the startup to be overdrive off just the opposite of the factory setting. Is there a way to do that?
GBH2

#95 of 99 Re: What to do about stiff 1999 Marquis ride? [mlowner] by selma2

May 26, 2012 (9:20 pm)

Replying to: mlowner (Oct 09, 2006 1:12 am)
HELLO,THE GRAND MARQUIS ARE BASICLY THE SAME CAR AS THE LINCOLN TOWN CAR....THE MAIN DIFFERENCE IS THE 10,000 SUSPENSION IN THE TOWN CAR.....IT IS TOTALY DIFFERENT THAN THE MGM...THE MGM HAS A MORE SPORTY SUSPENSION..... USE THE GOODYEAR ''ASURANCE'' 225-60R-16,,,,,IT HANDLES WELL.....SELMA2

#96 of 99 Crown Victoria Interceptor Transmission Jump by hom1

Sep 22, 2012 (3:35 am)

When the tranny shifts from 1st to 2nd, it jumps then goes into gear. Do I need a new trans shift sensor or etc solenoid or tcc lock up solenoid?

#97 of 99 Re: Crown Victoria Interceptor Transmission Jump [hom1] by euphonium

Sep 22, 2012 (8:58 am)

Replying to: hom1 (Sep 22, 2012 3:35 am)
What occurs when you shift manually from 1st to 2nd to 3rd?

#98 of 99 shudders w/ light acceleration by gingersnapliz

Oct 07, 2012 (9:15 am)

I hae a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS w 168,000 miles. Car usually runs great, avg. 20mpg. Bought car about year and a half ago. Has had occasional light shudder when lightly applying gas between 35/40 mph. Other day did shudder every time a tried to keep steady speed of 55 and higher w light acceleration . Very scary , no shudder with heavy acceleration. Sucks gas when this happens,

#99 of 99 Re: shudders w/ light acceleration [gingersnapliz] by euphonium

Oct 08, 2012 (11:50 am)

Replying to: gingersnapliz (Oct 07, 2012 9:15 am)
Change the transmission fluid & replace with Mercon V. Don't use the forcefull system, but drop the pan and replace the filter. The shudder will not be. It worked for me.

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