20 Most Recent 2001 Ford Crown Victoria - Page 6 Questions & Answers

i have a 2001 crown victoria was driving down hwy car made loud noise and shut off had it towed home got it started and has NO power almost couldnt get i in drive way, had been making a slite noise before that and buckingfor about 4 months in the last 3 weeks noise was getting louder. Was told could be timing chain how likely is this and how do i check it.

Could be fuel or ignition related. If you are mechanically inclined, check for fuel pressure at the fuel rail by depressing the Schrader valve with a small screwdriver. If you have fuel pressure there you have an ignition problem and could be a variety of problems which requires step-by-step troubleshooting to find the EXACT problem.

it is located under the intake manifold

Sounds like a faulty blower motor resistor or the resistor wire connector,Check connector for burn marks first.

Dude , it was for an interior "detective " light or flasher!!!

check the thermostat

The following are the general instructions on the start of diagnosing any electronically controlled engine or transmission problem.

The engine and the automatic transmission (transmission control is only for automatics, engine is still computer controlled no matter the transmission type) in this vehicle are computer controlled and in most cases when a fault occurs a fault code is stored in the memory of the computer control module. There are exception to this, such as the Mass Airflow Meter and fuel pressure problems. What must be done is to have all the basic testing done such as a scan of the system for fault codes as well as a check with a live data scanner tool for engine functions that are not within range of normal, a trained technician is required to know what is correct and what isn't, then based on careful diagnostics done from a factory repair manual the correct part is replaced or the wiring repaired or the computer replaced (known as the PCM or ECM,ECU), which is very rarely the problem. Other basic checks must be done as well such as mechanical problems with the engine as well as engine state of tune and mileage on the engine. The transmission can have mechanical issues as well such as no gear engagement at all or a failed pump or other pressure related problems. Also engine mechanical problems can and do cause many drive-ability related problem such as rough idle and other symptoms.

You might check the connection at the linkage on the transmission, and see if you have a loose connection. It sounds like that is your issue. You might have a cable stretch issue (rare), or a shifter lever pivot pin issue. My first guess though would be to check the linkage at the transmission.

Hi Chris, Check the battery and terminals. Try a jump start and if that works replace the battery. Regards John

Hi Chris, Open the hood and check the battery connections. I think one cable may have come adrift. Regards John

Not normal. Usually means the freon charge is low