1999 Ford Crown Victoria technical service bulletins
196 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles...
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Extended coverage program 05N04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Charging system limitations
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Multiple driveability concerns under acceleration caused by ignition coil
- Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan
- Intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Cracks in the rear of the frame side member between the upper and lower trailing arm brackets
- Installation of optional police interceptor package upgrade kit
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector...
- Excessive moisture in the headlamp assembly
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) rough idle or no start when cold vehicles equipped with dedicated...
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Police interceptor may exhibit low charging system voltage at idle
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- A possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve on some cng (compressed natural gas) vehicles
- Revised cooling fan motor available
- Possible fuel leak at fill valve - fill valve service part revisions - cng vehicles only
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Idle miss or surge at highway speeds
- Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6L applications
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- On some vehicles, the brake shift interlock may be inoperative, now allowing the operator to move the...
- Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm
- Some vehicles produced before 3/5/2002 may exhibit an intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Some vehicles equipped with a one-touch down module or a drivers door moudle may exhibit a condition where...
- Overspeed warning chime activation when travelling above 70 m ph / 110 kph
- Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions of hard start / no start / rough running
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, or no start in cold conditions
- Vehicles may exhibit an intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals
- Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6L 2V engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage...
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Parts and procedure to reduce the potential of fuel tank punctures during rare and extremely high-speed...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised...
- Brake shift interlock
- Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information regarding police option-rear window disable-tamper resistance
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R70W automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1...
- Some vehicles built 04/15/2000 or earlier equipped with a keyless entry system may exhibit an inoperative...
- Some police and taxi vehicles may exhibit either underbody sheetmetal cracking in the driveshaft tunnel at...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a stall at idle after start-up condition
- Some of the composite intake manifolds used on 4.6L sohc engines may develop fatigue cracks at the coolant...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Information on replacing fuel tank strap bolts
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.6L romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area
- Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6L romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Owner notification program regarding additional coverage on certain 4.6L sohc intake manifolds
- Vehicles built up to december of 1999 may exhibit a clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when driving...
- Owner notification program 99B09 supplement #2 for certain commercial vehicle frame service
- On some vehicles, the engine mounts may not exhibit satisfactory durability under severe operating...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vibrations felt at speeds above 72 km/h (45 mph)
- On some vehicles the rear suspension upper control arm brackets on the frame may develop minor cracks when...
- Subject pertaining to cosmetic cracks in frame at the rear upper control arm access opening when subjected...
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips
- Information regarding revised engine mounts for severe duty vehicles
- Concerns with fuel tank thump
- Information regarding rough idle approximately 20 seconds after cold engine start-up may occur on some...
- Some police vehicles may exhibit shift concerns due to engine drivability issues
- Some vehicles may exhibit a bang / popping noise heard from the exhaust system during cool-down
- Some vehicles with full size luxury wheels covers may exhibit a clicking noise while driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative keyless entry pad
- Some vehicles with full size luxury wheel covers may exhibit a clicking noise while driving
- Some police vehicles may exhibit shifting concerns due to engine driveability issues
- Some police vehicles, equipped with full size wheel covers, may exhibit a concern with the wheel covers...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a miss, buck / jerk, surge in the ignition coil / spark plug boot
- Some police vehicles may exhibit shift concerns due to engine driveability issues
- Experiencing a thump noise from the air conditioner system approximately 5-10 seconds after initial air...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight steering drift / wander condition, usually noted during highway driving
- The vehicle may exhibit detonation/spark knock.
- Some vehicles equipped with a keyless entry system, may exhibit a condition where all the keyless entry...
- Some vehicles built before january 1, 1999 and equipped with a keyless entry system, may exhibit a...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a thump noise from the a/c system approximately 5-10 seconds after initial a/c...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an incorrect P1729 (4X4 low switch) diagnostic trouble code (DTC) in continues...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Information on vehicles exhibiting engine oil that has a milky appearance at predelivery inspection
- Subject regarding reprogramming the PCM for police interceptors exhibiting a low maximum speed condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine oil that has a milky appearance at predelivery inspection due to...
- This bulletin mentions that the workshop manuals do not contain a procedure for inspecting the pitman arm...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- On some vehicles, the interior dome lamp may not be adhered to the roof
- Emission recall for vehicles that were built with a fuel filler-valve which could leak while the vehicle...
- Some vehicles built after january 1999 may exhibit a front bumper cover that appears to be loose or have...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a cd changer with a cd magazine that jams / will not eject
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Subject regarding intermittent transmission control indicator lamp or malfunction indicator lamp illumination
- Some police vehicles may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission fluid leak from the extension housing...
- Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4R70W transmissions may experience delayed or no...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent transmission control indicator lamp or malfunction indicator...
- Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4R70W may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension...
- Subject regarding policy vehicles equipped with full size wheel covers exhibiting a concern with the wheel...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some vehicles may experience a light spark knock / detonation occurring while accelerating in ambient...
- Information on using the service bay technical system (SBTS) and new generation star (NGS) tester, and to...
- Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve on natural gas vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exhaust moan / roar heard on slight acceleration and at speeds near 42 mph...
- Some vehicles built in june 1999, may exhibit the autolock feature inoperative or the radio button...
- Exhibiting an intermittent concern where the window one touch down feature will operate from window switch...
- Some vehicle engines may crank without starting
- Some vehicles may exhibit a bang popping noise heard from the exhaust system during cool-down
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information published to help identify correct replacement 1999 model door sealing weatherstrip
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Some vehicles may experience a condition where all the keyless entry functions are inoperative (i.e., key...
- Experiencing a popping / snapping noise from the instrument panel
- Some customers may report concerns about a smear / streak / haze in the front windshield
- Experiencing a sagging rear suspension when vehicle is loaded with equipment
- Subject regarding windshield smear
- Brief information on removing the fuel tank solenoid valve thread
- Some vehicle may exhibit an exhaust moan hear on slight acceleration
- Some police vehicles may exhibit a sagging rear suspension when vehicle is loaded with equipment
- Addressing concerns with the brake lamp inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock on police vehicles
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Some vehicles equipped with teves four wheel anti-lock brakes (4WABS) may exhibit a yellow anti-lock brake...
- Subject regarding front bumper cover attachment
- Information regarding the heavy duty brake booster
- Brief information on tire jack location
- Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
- Conditions with cosmetic cracks in the frame at the rear upper control arm access opening
- Experiencing a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage
- Information on the revised jack assembly stowage location
- Exhibiting malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc(s) PO351 and / or P0356...
- Exhibiting a condition where the keyless entry functions are inoperative
- Concerns with an intermittent pop / snap noise from the instrument panel
- Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system...
- Some vehicles may develop cosmetic cracks in the frame at the rear upper control arm access opening when...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from...
- Vehicles may develop cosmetic cracks in the frame of the rear upper control arm access opening
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Engine experiencing roughness at idle due to exhaust system resonance
- Some police interceptors may exhibit a driveshaft vibration or boom during high speed operation
- Subject regarding inadvertent activation of the inertia switch
- Replacing front brake rotors
- Customer may complain that cd / dj my be inoperative
- Information regarding pinpint test / 4WABS diagnostic trouble code B1676 (battery voltage) - update
- Subject regarding fuel tank clunk
- Information regarding the inertia switch
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Power steering noise when turning and reduced power steering assist at low speeds
- For all vehicles with drivers door module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Experiencing a grunt or squeak noise from the front suspension when turning the steering to full lock, to...
- Police vehicles with bucket seats may have customer concern for leaning seats
- Some police vehicles may exhibit a sagging rear suspension when vehicle is loaded with equipment
- Some vehices may exhibit a popping/ticking noise when the car is shifted from reverse to forward gear
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on hard acceleration or lacks power on acceleration
- Some vehicles with 4R70W transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the...
- Some crown victoria police vehicles engine may stall during braking over rumble strips, these vibrations...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering noise when turning and reduced power steering assist at low speeds
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some police vehicles may stall during braking over rumble strips
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on hard acceleration or lacks power on acceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit a popping / ticking noise when the car is shifted from reverse to forward gear
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Subject pertaining to the service manual not having a pinpoint test for "degraded AM reception or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from exhaust system nvh damper on the left hand damper only
- On some vehicles, the engine may be overfilled with oil
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the exhaust system nvh damper on the left hand damper only
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio
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