20 Most Recent 1988 Ford Crown Victoria - Page 7 Questions & Answers

your O2 sensor in the exhaust pipe

These diagrams are somewhere under your hook, but in any event MAP yours paying particular attention to v grooves up or down (Front of belt or back) and just map it count the pulleys and draw them on paper, then draw the snake through them...

You wil be amazed how long the belt is.

you will need to change the fuel pump had that problem with one of the customers,if my info is of any help to you please leave me a comment,thankyou.

I'll bet its when the air/con is on.There is a hose that lets the condensation from the air/con condensor drain into a tray,then outside the car.This hose is blocked.It cost nothing to fix if you can find the hose and unblock it.Put the seat back and with a torch you will find the hose.It will go out into the engine bay .Try some whipper snipper cord up the hose.There may also be some sludge in the tray.Hope this helps

First thing to check is your battery..clean the heads & check the cells under the cap to make sure they have enough fluid (if you can see the fluid level, then they should be good--wear gloves&eye protection). A lot of times,after trying to jump it or clean it, if that doesnt work, most replace the battery, which is the cheaper way to go. Other problem could be your starter is bad..check with your local car service before trying to replace that (check around to find the most trustworthy business in your area).

Either the speed sensor,or the dash cluster is of fault. Have Auto Zone test the speed sensor,if ok ,,, I would replace the cluster ( buy used ) much cheaper.
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I have a 1988 Ford Crown Vic....on mine, there is a small leak at the back end of the transmission, where the drive shaft connects....

Is this where your fluid is leaking from?

My cousin is a ford mechanic...he told me that he sees that a lot on the vics of this age.....not because a seal is bad, but because of how the tranny is made....

but im not sure...

hope this helps somehow...

check inside master fuse box under hood if not there look around the area of the condenser.

Inside the fuel tank

Remove the horn relay.

To find the horn relay:
"look under the hood on the left, front side of the car there's a somewhat triangle shaped box with fuses in it. It has 1 latch @ the top(left side of the box) & 2 latches @ the bottom(right side of the box). Open & pull off top. Under top will be names of the fuses & relays you will need to take it out and take it with you to the parts store so they can match it up with one they have they may have to order it call first. "

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I noticed the same thing on mine......If you look, it seems that its all one pan...

When i changed my oil i just took out the rear bolt...i didnt mess with the one in the front.

Replace fuel pump drawing to much resistance.

most likely the Little cable that operates it is broken, u can replace the indicator Assembly, u will need to remove the instrument cluster and de-trim the steering column to do this.

sounds like there is a leak in the system or you need to bleed your brakes. I'd get it checked by mechanic.

check your tranny cooler lines that go to radiator

the spout connector should be in the harness at the distributor

Fuel pump relay is under drivers side seat, as far as fuse its under the dash drivers side.

i do not know if they have your car listed but try www.autozone.com if they do you be able to get diagrams showing you how they go back together if not stop in a local ford dealer in the parts department and they be able to print you off diagrams and pictures showing you how to put them back on.

READ THIS THIS IS A LIST OF THINGS THAT CAN CAUSE THIS PROBLEM



ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
· Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module, SSA on, transmission range (TR) sensor
· Run On-Board Diagnostics tests. Refer to Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis Manual for diagnosis.

HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
External Shift Linkage
· Damaged, out of adjustment
· Inspect and repair as necessary. Verify linkage adjustment. After repairing linkage, verify that the transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted.

Incorrect Pressures
· Low line pressure
· Check pressure at line pressure tap. Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to Special Testing Procedures in this section. If pressure is low, check the following possible components: main control, pump assembly, reverse clutch assembly, low/reverse clutch assembly.

Main Controls
· Bolts out of torque specification
· Adjust bolts to specification.

· Gasket damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· 1-2 shift valve, SSA, main regulator valve, low/reverse modulator valve, low/reverse accumulator piston, pressure tap plate damaged, missing, stuck, misassembled
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· Separator plates damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· Hydraulic passages damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

Pump Assembly
· Bolts out of torque specification
· Adjust bolts to specification.

· Gasket damaged
· Inspect for damage. Install new as necessary.

· Porosity/cross leaks/ball plug missing or leaking, plugged hole
· Install a new pump assembly.

· Pump support seal rings, No. 6 or No. 7, damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

Reverse Clutch Assembly
· Carry out Air Pressure Test.

· Seals, piston damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· Ball check valve damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· Friction elements worn, severely damaged or misassembled
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· Piston return spring damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· Reverse clutch hub to forward/coast/direct hub splines damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly
· Carry out Air Pressure Test.

· Seals or piston damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· Friction elements worn or severely damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· Piston return spring damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· Wave springs missing
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

· Piston bore damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

Forward/Coast/Direct Clutch Cylinder
· Reverse seal rings damaged, missing, misassembled
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

Case
· Reverse to low/reverse clutch feeds have severe cross- leakage or porosity
· Carry out Air Pressure Test.

· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

Reverse/Overdrive Gear Set
· Damaged
· Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.

With all that said, you need to have it taken to either the Ford dealer or transmission shop to pinpoint the exact cause of the problem. Either way, it's likely that the transaxle is going to require removal and disassembly to repair, if the TR sensor isn't the cause. You may print this answer and bring it into the servicing tech, in order to expedidite the diagnosis process. Hope this helps.