2003 Ford Crown Victoria

POWERTRAIN

BODY STYLE

Sedan

POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS

 

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
239 @ 4900 (HPP)

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm

272 @ 4000
287 @ 4100 (HPP)

Redline

n/a

Recommended Fuel

87 octane

Fuel System

Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection

Oil Capacity with filter (quarts)

6

Coolant Capacity (quarts)

15.8

Transmission

4-speed automatic

Final Drive Ratio

2.73:1
3.27:1 (on LX Sport)

Gear Ratios

 

1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Reverse

2.84:1
1.55:1
1.00:1
0.70:1
2.32:1

SUSPENSION

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

Consumer Info

 

Assembly Plant

St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada

Basic Warranty

3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper

Roadside Assist

3 years/36,000 miles

Air bags

Driver and passenger dual stage air bags Optional front side air bag

DIMENSIONS

EXTERIOR

 

Wheelbase

114.7

Track f/r

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

 

INTERIOR

 

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

All dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise noted.