2003 Ford Crown Victoria Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 CNG, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:9

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> Bendix Type -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Except Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Pushrod -> Single Diaphragm Booster
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 CNG

Pushrod

Proper adjustment of the master cylinder pushrod is necessary to ensure proper operation of the power brake system. A pushrod that is too long will prevent the master cylinder piston from completely releasing hydraulic pressure, eventually causing the brakes to drag. A pushrod that is too short will cause excessive brake pedal travel and cause groaning noises to come from the booster when the brakes are applied. A properly adjusted pushrod that remains assembled to the booster with which is was matched during production should not require service adjustment. However, if the b...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Adjustments -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Mustang -> Parking Brake -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 CNG

Parking Brake

Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car
  • Apply parking brake control fully with 100 lbs., foot pedal effort, then release brake control.
  • Place transmission in Neutral, then raise and support vehicle.
  • With parking brake control in Off position, grasp pensioner around housing. Using an hook tool place end into rounded end of clip between clip and housing. Unlock clip by pulling downward with tool and support pensioner.
  • The pensioner spring will take up cable slack and reload cables, while holding pensioner, lock clip by pushing up on bottom of clip. If clip ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 1999 -> 2000-03 -> Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Mustang & Town Car -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Master Cylinder -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder

Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Mustang & Town Car
  • Depress brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in system.
  • Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder, then all required electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect hydraulic control unit supply hose at master cylinder. Secure hose in a position to prevent brake fluid loss.
  • Remove two bolts which attach proportioning valve bracket to brake master cylinder. Secure proportioning valve and tubes in a position to prevent damage or loss of brake fluid.
  • Remove nuts retaining master cylinder to brak...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Troubleshooting -> Pre-Test Checks
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 CNG

Pre-Test Checks

  • Verify parking brake is completely released. If parking brake is applied, "Brake" lamp will be illuminated.
  • Check brake fluid. As fluid level drops, red "Brake" lamp will illuminate. If fluid level continues to fall, amber "Check Anti-Lock Brake" lamp will illuminate and anti-lock function will be inhibited.
  • Verify all of the following connectors are properly connected and in good operating condition:
    • Connector of...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Crown Victoria AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Crown Victoria cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Description -> ABS Module (Electronic Control Unit) -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Hydraulic Control Unit -> Master Cylinder -> Operation -> Pedal Travel Switch -> System Components -> Traction Assist -> Vacuum Booster -> Wheel Sensors
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 4.6 V8 GAS

The anti-lock brake system prevents wheel lock-up by automatically modulating brake pressure during an emergency stop. It allows driver to maintain steering control and stop the vehicle in the shortest possible distance under most conditions. The traction control system controls wheelspin by modulating engine torque and applying or releasing appropriate rear brake to restore traction when driving on slippery or loose surfaces, Fig. .

System Components

Vacuum Booster

The diaphragm type brake booster is self-contained and is mounted on the left side of engine compartment. The vacuum brak...

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