Target Audience:
Do-it-yourselfers, home mechanics, independent repair shops
Vs Printed Manuals:
More convenient, less expensive, instant access
Value Proposition:
Save money on repair costs, empower DIY repairs
Licensing:
Officially Licensed
Engine Mechanical:
Yes (including diagnosis, overhaul, component replacement)
Engine Electrical:
Yes (including ignition, fuel injection, emissions control)
Transmission Automatic:
Yes (including operation, diagnosis, repair)
Drivetrain:
Yes (including driveshafts, differentials, axles)
Brakes:
Yes (including hydraulic systems, ABS, parking brake)
Suspension:
Yes (including front and rear suspension components, alignment)
Steering:
Yes (including power steering system, steering column)
Electrical System:
Yes (including battery, charging system, starting system)
Lighting:
Yes (headlights, taillights, interior lighting)
HVAC:
Yes (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems)
Body And Frame:
Yes (including exterior panels, interior trim, structural components)
Wiring Diagrams:
Yes (comprehensive electrical schematics)
Scheduled Maintenance:
Yes (oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks)
Troubleshooting:
Yes (diagnostic procedures for various systems)
Repair Procedures:
Yes (step-by-step instructions for common and complex repairs)
Component Replacement:
Yes (e.g., alternator, starter, water pump, brake pads)
Diagnostics:
Yes (including OBD-II codes and interpretations)
Specifications Torque:
Yes (torque values for critical fasteners)
Alignment Procedures:
Yes
Depth:
Factory-derived OE (Original Equipment) information
Detail Level:
Comprehensive (from basic maintenance to complex overhauls)
Engine Code:
P7B (common)
Engine Type:
4.6L SOHC V8
Horsepower:
Approx. 239 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
Approx. 287 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Fuel Delivery:
Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection (SEFI)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
Ignition System:
Coil-on-plug (COP)
Cooling System:
Pressurized, liquid-cooled
NHTSA Front Impact:
Not explicitly rated for 2005 model in easily accessible data, but generally considered strong for its class.
IIHS Offset Frontal:
Good (for models equipped with side airbags)
Traction Control:
Optional or standard on some trims
Airbags Front:
Standard Dual Frontal
Airbags Side:
Optional Side Curtain and/or Front Side Impact
Oil Change:
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first (refer to manual for specific oil type and filter)
Transmission Fluid Change:
Recommended every 30,000 - 60,000 miles, depending on driving conditions (refer to manual)
Coolant Change:
Initial fill for 100,000 miles or 5 years, then every 50,000 miles or 5 years thereafter (using specific Ford Gold Coolant)
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-20 (API Service SG, SH, SJ, SL, or SM)
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approx. 6 quarts with filter
Common Wear Items:
Ball joints, tie rod ends, idler/pitman arms, rear air suspension (if equipped), intake manifold gaskets (older models of this platform)
Powertrain Reliability:
Generally considered robust and durable, especially the 4.6L V8 engine.
Parent Company:
Ford Motor Company
Platform:
Ford Panther platform (shared with Ford Crown Victoria and Lincoln Town Car)
Manufacturing Plant:
St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Model Life Cycle Start:
1993 (as a distinct model from the Marquis, replacing the Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park)
