Ford Crown Victoria Offers Comfort,
Rear-wheel-drive and V-8 Power

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For those who need space and comfort and prefer the ride and styling of a traditional sedan, nothing beats the rear-wheel-drive Ford Crown Victoria. Its appeal ranges from families with older children and active seniors to the top choice of law enforcement agencies for pursuit vehicles.

Powered by a V-8 engine, Crown Victoria's trademark features include one of the largest trunks in the industry, comfortable seating for six adults and large car safety. New for 1999 are standard anti-lock brakes and three colors: Deep Wedgewood Blue, Harvest Gold and Light Blue Clearcoat.

Crown Victoria offers exceptional driving dynamics. The Watt's linkage rear suspension system gives Crown Victoria confident handling, while continuing to provide smooth ride comfort. Its 4.6 liter SOHC V8 engine provides 200 horsepower and can be upped to 215 horsepower, with the optional handling package. This package provides driving enthusiasts with performance tires, larger diameter rear stabilizer bars, revised shocks, dual exhaust and rear air springs. Automatic load leveling is provided by the rear air springs.

Police Interceptor

The Crown Victoria Police Interceptor collars 85 percent of all police pursuit vehicle sales in the U.S. and Canada. Because of its rear-wheel-drive handling and ample seating and trunk, Crown Victoria is the pursuit vehicle of choice - providing balanced performance with comfort for the officers and plenty of storage for their equipment and gear.

The 1999 Police Interceptor has a full, heavy-duty frame, 16-inch wheels and tires and larger brake rotors and pads with dual piston calipers, improved steering gear and Watt's linkage rear suspension.

For 1999, three changes were made to the Police Interceptor vehicle. The ratio on the rear axle was changed from 3.27 to 3.55 to improve low-end acceleration. The power steering was changed from a variable assist to a constant level of assist. And the Crown Victoria name will be removed from the police package and vehicle will be re-named Ford Police Interceptor. It will also feature blackout treatment on the grille, door handles and chrome strip moldings to identify it as a police vehicle. For law enforcement agencies who require vehicles for under-cover work, Ford will offer a street appearance package in the Police Interceptor model.

Three Option Groups are available in 1999:

Handling and Performance Package

· 3.27:1 rear axle ratio.

· P225/60TR16BSW "touring" tires.

· Rear air suspension.

· 16-inch cast aluminum wheels.

· Revised springs, shocks and stabilizer bars..

· Dual exhaust system with 215-hp engine rating.

LX Comfort Group

· Leather-wrapped steering wheel.

· 12-spoke aluminum wheels.

· Electronic temperature control air conditioning.

· Electronic automatic dim mirror with compass.

· Passenger power seat with lumbar.

LX Comfort Plus Group

· Premium electronic AM/FM stereo cassette.

· Electronic instrumentation.

· Leather seating, surfaces.

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