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Introduction
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Market Position
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Vehicle Segment:
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Full-size sedan, often utilized as a police interceptor or executive vehicle
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Competitive Analysis
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Key Competitors 2002:
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Chevrolet Impala, Buick LeSabre, Oldsmobile Aurora, Chrysler Concorde/LHS
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Key Features
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Manual Advantage:
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Provides the exact same information used by dealership technicians, ensuring accurate and complete repair procedures. Eliminates the need to sift through generic information or multiple books.
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Digital Benefits:
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Easy to use PDF format, searchable text, ability to print only necessary pages, zoomable images for clarity, eliminates wear and tear on physical manuals.
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Manual Coverage
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Systems Covered
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Powertrain:
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Engine, Fuel Service, Emission Control, Intake/Exhaust, Cooling, Lube, Ignition, Starting, Charging, Automatic Transmission, Clutch, Manual Transmission, Transfer/Propeller Shaft, Drive Shaft, Differential, Axle, Suspension
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Chassis And Body:
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Tire & Wheel, Brake Control, Brake, Parking Brake, Steering Column, Power Steering, Body Exterior & Interior, Engine Hood/Door, Windshield/Glass/Mirror, Instrument Panel, Seat
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Electrical And HVAC:
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Electrical, Air Conditioning, Suppl. Restraint System, Seat Belt, Engine Immobilizer, Cruise Control, Wiper & Washer, Door Lock, Meter/Audio/Visual, Horn, Multiplex/CAN Communication
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Procedures Included
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Maintenance:
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Scheduled maintenance, fluid checks and changes, filter replacements, lubrication
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Diagnostics:
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Troubleshooting guides, symptom-based diagnostics, fault code interpretation
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Repair And Rebuild:
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Step-by-step repair procedures for all major vehicle systems, component disassembly and reassembly, timing procedures, alignment specifications
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Technical Depth
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Depth:
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Factory-level, highly detailed, including complete step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, and wiring schematics
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Maintenance
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Service Intervals
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Oil Change Interval:
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Every 5,000-7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first (with synthetic oil recommended for longer intervals)
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Tire Rotation:
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Every 5,000-7,500 miles
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Transmission Fluid Change:
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Typically every 60,000-100,000 miles, consult manual for specific recommendation based on usage
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Fluid Specifications
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Engine Oil Type:
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SAE 5W-20 (or 5W-30 in very hot climates), meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-H
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Transmission Fluid Type:
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Mercon V
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Coolant Type:
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Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (Green, ethylene glycol-based) or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1
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Known Issues
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Common Wear Items:
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Ball joints, tie rod ends, exhaust components, rear air springs (if equipped)
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Engine Specific:
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Spark plug blow-out (on early modular engines, less common by 2002 but still a possibility), intake manifold gasket leaks
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Transmission Specific:
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Potential for torque converter shudder, transmission cooler line leaks
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