Ford P71 Crown Victoria goes for its first EVER MOT
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- The day is here, after the pre test work my P71 Ford Crown Victoria is going for its MOT inspection - can it pass? Can I register there in the UK now?
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Even as an American I find these things a challenge to drive on smaller streets - it's not the length, but the width. Imagine they must require a lot of concentration on UK lanes. Though for truly gargantuan Fords, I think the 1960 Galaxie (and Mercury counterparts) have it at 81.50 wide - 2070 mm. (They weren't even officially 'legal' in some states - though Ford got a one year pass)
The Crown Vic/Grand Marquis is only 4" wider max than a Mustang. It's being used to big cars that makes them comfortable. I learned how to drive in my Mom's 1978 Ford LTD station wagon...
And my Dad's '78 Ford Fiesta. It gave me a nice contrast.
The width of the UK Ford Transit van is 2474mm including the mirrors so the Crown Vic isn't too big for UK roads. Just needs more concentration due to being driven from the wrong side of the road.
So happy for you! As an American who owns small British cars in the US (a classic Mini and a MINI), I totally understand the appeal a big American Crown Vic has for you in the UK! It’s a very cool car and the V8 sounds delicious under full throttle!
as I have a MINI as well Im looking forward to getting them side by side
Love it! The noise it makes, more then makes up for the fact it doesn't lose the transit in the rearview :)
Congratulations and well done for sorting during the same day, I must admit I do like your tinkering video's, keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
Congratulations 🥳 that lovely v8 sounds amazing 👌
Put an old brake pad in upside down in the caliper when tyou are using the tool to push the piston(s) back, it will push back straight and evenly.
Happiness! Challenge won! It's fantastic to see your satisfaction and participate to your "crazy" fondness for this American "motor yacht"!
Well done on the pass , now you can pretend to be Elwood Blues on a daily basis LOL
Pull the rubber seal back pump the pistons out a good way and clean the pistons with really hot soapy dishwater and a toothbrush then a gentle rub with 1200 wet and dry, simples .
Ps……did you get a pair of knickers with that haircut 💇♂️ lol 😝
I haven't finished the video yet, but there is a cheap, easy, and effective way to solve the speed of the turn signal flash. You get one of the electronic flashers that is used for trailer towing. The speed of the flash will be spot on, even with just the front signal being a normal bulb. They cost about $7CDN, or about £5. I can't imagine the mailing cost would be much as they are small and light, so if you find you need one, shoot a message and I can have it in the post the same day. I have changed more than a few. I would also do the one for the 4 way flashers because of the way they are wired. If the 4 way flasher goes bad and sticks in the wrong position you are left with no brake lights or turn signals as well. You get one guess to figure out why and how I know that. Here's a hint: 5 Panthers and 4 Torino Birds.
I'm up to 11:03 now. You backing down the drive needing to give it a bit of throttle tells me that the brakes are still sticking, and likely more than one. With the age of the car, it is likely a good idea to do all 4 flex lines, too. They can delaminate and the lining of the hose can act as a line lock.
For dampers, the Ford branded Gas shocks are the way to go. They just work better. They also last, having seen 150,000 miles out of them before failure.
Awesome! Love the moments of pure concentration as you take in that V8 growl! Looks like your research paid off and you've got yourself a really good Crown Vic. Nice one!
Hurrah for the Vic! My Panda 100HP passed an MOT today (second try...) so it must be a lucky day. Looking forward to your future adventures with it :)
Awesome result! I loved it when you floored it and I could see the transit van behind you disappearing in the rear view. As well as the singing v8, great stuff!
IMHO, Matt should be in a dark suit and tie and wearing Ray Bans whenever he drives the Crown Victoria: the No 1 haircut is also a must...
I bet that was like driving a land yacht compared to what you're normally used to driving. 😂
I really hope to see a video with the crown vic with Hubnuts Ford Fairmont Au. A comparison of the australian 4 door sedan and american 4 door sedan. Plus the au falcon was also a police car aswell
All I can say is:- It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we’ve got a full tank, half pack of cigarettes, it’s dark out, and we’re wearing sunglasses. Hit it.
You know that was a Dodge Monaco, right?
@@alexander1485 Yes, I do know - one of my favourite films of all time. It's just that Furious is now ready to hit the road in an American police car.
That V8 is crying out for a nice aftermarket stainless steel exhaust system to help it clear it's throat great video can't beat the sound of a v8
My wife's MiTo failed the mot test today ( broken spring) , I think I'd be more disappointed if your Crown Vic had failed rather than hers! It's an epic motor 😎 no.1 on the fleet. Congratulations 🎊
It’s cool you have a US car in the UK where I would love a UK car in the US. :)
Well done. Perhaps it time to change the rev signature of this channel to a v8 burble?
I am now getting all sots of Crown Vic suggestions on the right.
Congrats on the pass! There's nothing like the roar of the 4.6. I've got an 08 and recently got a mid 90s aero police interceptor to fix up, those are getting rare even here in the states
Yes they are and the prices are going up .
The "Let's wreck perfectly good vehicles affordable by the poor," aka "'Cash for 'clunkers'" scams didn't help.
Well this comment at the top saved me watching . 🤣
@@HiroNguy No it did not , that made me sick .
Mark, you're right. That program had a tremendous effect on used car prices. Some really nice well maintained cars were scrapped
I would bleed the brakes, maybe not today, but near the top of the list. I'm in the USA, had a Mercury version as a rental. They are nice cars, not too big if you have the room. Normal cars in the '50's -'80's were this size or bigger.
I'm extremely happy that there is another vid I absolutely love these P71 vids!
Im happy for ya , I live in the America and finely was able to buy a kind a clapped out 2011 Crown Vic that had some front end damage . I installed a new fender , bumper , header panel , grill and new lights and I love driving it , actually drive it more then my 2015 Toyota Tacoma and I love my Toyotas . Your car should be easier on fuel once you start driving it more , If I drive nicely I can average 20-22 mpg .
That is even more impressive when converted to imperial gallon. 24-27mpg
Great news! I've got a CVPI coming to the UK too so I'll copy what you did for the indicators and fog light.
Definitely not a proper brake job in my opinion, for others and your own sake do it right the first time…A caliper from the US, you’ll have delivered in 3 days time..Your fault on the Crown Vic would never pass “MOT” in my country….And I’m really shocked that your MOT doesn’t have a proper brake tester for limited slip and 4WD..
When I was a kid (around 4) in 98 after a car crash my dad bought a 1985 ford mustang LX 3.8 V6 (red on red, registration was C220 MGN, we called her Megan) and daily drove her to work, shops, road trips, picking me and my siblings up from school all the time..... The car was his only car and after 5 or 6 years by 2004 he sold the car and a few year later my dad saw Megan on a flat bed and was painted silver, tubbed and had a big block 460 fitted. Someone bought Megan and turned her into a drag car.....such a shame
I know fuel is frightful expensive over there…and you‘ll be lucky to get 22mpg on the highway, but it you can drive that car some distance twice a week, it will thank you! Everything will work so much better….but I guess you know sitting is bad for any car!
Glad the Vic passed inspection. Remember when replacing suspension parts on the P71 Vic's that it requires heavy duty parts. especially the shocks.
What is this MOT thing you refer to? Only joking but I don't miss working on my car in the the middle of a UK winter trying to get it ready for the MOT. Here in Western Australia, as long as you keep your vehicle continually registered, then it will never need any test whatsoever, even after 10 or 20 years. It only needs a test if the registration has lapsed by more than 3 months. You do, however, still have a duty to keep your vehicle in a roadworthy condition at all times.
Sounds epic! Best car on your fleet. (In my opinion)!
I'd be pulling the fuse for the seat belt/door chime before anything 🤬😄
Enjoyed the high drama when the CV returned home and was immediately given a stern dismantling. Well played getting that fixed yourself. I bought an LS430 recently that had a collapsed rear air shock. Took me a while to find a mechanic that would fit replacement used parts, so that I too could get it MOT'd. So I know the frustration of looking longingly at a car you can't drive. Car passed with no advisories, but the joy for me was short-lived when the front shock went along with the compressor. Ebay is an aladdin's cave for car spares though so I'm back up and running (for now).
Given the bad quality of almost every new after-market non dealer part you buy these days, I cannot understand why a mechanic would not fit a used original one.
I have enjoyed watching Furious since the Bangernomics Mondeo. ( I like it cheap )
Since this time the fleet has expanded and now appeals to so many people. I have to say I am so jealous of the P71, , I’m sure it wasn’t easy to get it over here but it looks absolutely awesome. I want one 👌
Brilliant news well done, looking forward to seeing more of Bosch in the future
It looks sooooo much better without those chinzy hubcaps.
Yay - a pass - now you can enjoy big fuel bills ( see Ian and Betty lol )
Great news! You can't beat the sound of a V8
Lesssssss goooooooooo the p 71
Enjoy your street legal Vic!
I was just thinking if the Top Gear guys could get a pass on some of the weird vehicles they drove on public roads surely your Crown Vic can!!
Not entirely true we don’t use handbrakes….it depends on where you live….some times you have to…like when you live on the side of a hill. Granted people in the flatlands are less likely.
San Francisco - yes handbrakes, Ohio, less so!
I've had to do the exact same thing to my Rover 2000 caliper as of late - lack of use is terrible for cars!
Nice one Matt, hopefully you will not have to wait too long with the DVLA.
Delighted. What a trial, your enthusiasm is brilliant to watch. Onwards and Upwards!
I know the nerves, my import had to have the full test as under 10yrs old. Took ages,they test loads more than MOT. Heart sank every time he stopped just to make notes. It's a nightmare. Good feeling when it's done tho' 👍
With an LSD you will leave Betty standing in the smoke of one spinning rear tire 😂😂
Congrats on the Crown Vic MOT. Nice car and engine. Only problem is the view point when trying to overtake a truck or a bus.
Well, I’ve never heard anyone say Catalytic Converter like that before 😆 BUT great news on the MOT and the content for this car and it’s story from its previous life stateside, your efforts to obtain it and everything that is happening now is brilliant!
Congrats Matt, great news.👍. I was watching a documentary about the Washington sniper case the other night and at one of the crime scenes there were several police cars one of which was exactly the same as your green crown Vic! My first thought was, there's Matt's Crown Vic!😮
I've got a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis, basically the same car with a leather interior. It is without doubt the smoothest car I've ever driven, as well as needing the least control input to get it to do what I want.
Oh that GREAT V8 sound
Congratulations, another great achievement! …and the sound of that V8!
Wow !!what a growl from the v8👍 enjoy your videos
A moment of truth for the Sherman tank.
I' m happy for you.
I have a 03 Grand Marquis, nice to see another Panther car on the road in the UK.
Congratulations!! For reference, since you are doing shock absorbers, consider Bilstein 24-014953 for the front and 23-014960 for the rear if you cannot get Motorcraft police shock absorbers. The Bilsteins ride a bit firmer, but they are great and also quite durable.
For the stabilizer bar links, I recommend sealed units that are factory filled with synthetic grease. The Original Equipment part is Motorcraft MEF-171.
As for brake fluid, definitely flush out the old stuff and refill with DOT 4 Plus or DOT 5.1 brake fluid. Also consider changing your power steering fluid; the Ford pumps tend to have the infamous whine at some point. I'd suggest you go with CHF-11S for that one.
Ive actually already ordered the shocks and links from Rock Auto, sealed links and standard Motorcraft Police spec shocks. I thought about firmer ones but as Im only doing the front didnt want to upset the handling, and wanted to try it in regular form before modifying it. Someone else commented about using transmission fluid in the power steering, have you come across that before?
@@furiousdriving Ford calls for Mercon V ATF in the power steering system, used to be plain Mercon at one point before Mercon V superceded it since Mercon is no longer being licensed. That being said, CHF-11S hydraulic fluid is a far better fluid for the power steering system. It uses a PAO base stock (doesnt thin out or break down easily), has an extremely high viscosity index (great for extreme cold and extreme heat) and a low cSt (flows easily) that is only matched by aviation grade hydraulic fluids.
you need to drive an E38 728I 735 740I Smooth is the word i own all 3 .
Does the MOT people ever crush cars brought in for the test? Because if I tried bringing my car in, they’d immediately crush the car and toss me in jail😂 If my state had inspections at least half of all the vehicles here would be taken off the road.
Woohoo! Glad it passed!
I could sense you were nervous watching this. And your relief after shows how much you love this car already! Great news 👏
Congratulations! Not too surprised that it passed, but your inspection is much more difficult and thorough than what each state has.
This would make a great long distance Cruiser, except fuel economy will be disappointing (more the likes of a petrol Range Rover or a V8 Jaguar).
Ohio just has bi-annual emissions so this has never had a full test like this before!
@@furiousdriving So passing the UK 🇬🇧 MOT is a victory!
I had bought a used VW Rabbit (Golf) to which I bought to a VW specialist. He told me the rear axle was so rusted it was dangerous, and this vehicle passed NYS inspection! Never mind over a period of time it slowly fell apart.
Going over the frame with a wire brush and wax oil sealing afterwards will preserve your vehicle. And I'm very glad that you own this part of American history!
I thoroughly enjoyed the Rover 200Vi series and now I’m equally enjoying the Yankee Tankee Story!!!❤
Regarding your LED Indicators, there are modified flasher units available for LED conversions.
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you, and the Vic :)
Aw good. Really happy for you! Just lack of use probably, and the caliper locked on when you braked hard. Love those cars, but if given the choice, it would be the Lincoln Town Car!
Suggest an infrared thermometer from Lidl. Check both sides temperature which can identify binding.
Congratulations! Epic news Matt and not without a bit of added jeopardy. Hope you’re taking it to the Practical Classic show?
What's a hand brake? LOL..... Why would one use a hand brake in a car with an automatic transmission ? I do use it if I park on a slight hill to keep the tension off the parking pawl in the transmission.
Looking forward to seeing further adventures with the crown vic.... A meet up and comparison with Betty the fairmont perhaps
@furiousdriving , Here is a name of a Guy to check out who has a YT channel on servicing and upgrading,daily fixes for Crown Vics
Its called - Panzer Platform ,A Californian Guy by the looks of it , Thought it may help .....Love ya Yank Tank 👌
Great stuff. The MOT for my car looms large, and I've not exactly been proactive in prepping it...
Looking forward to you and Ian Seabrook having a meet up sometime with his Aussie Fairmont "Betty" and your superb Crown Vic. I love BIG wafting cars as well. Love Crown Vics, Lincoln Town Cars and Aussie Ford Fairlanes with the necessary V8.
Your P-71 seems to be much like the 2000 P-71 I owned from 2004 until 2009. They are really not much like the civilian Crown Vic, everything on your car is specced for heavy duty and high speed pursuit work. Balanced and blue printed engine and firm shift at full throttle trans program. Run it up and let it shift through the gears at full throttle and you will be smiling.
Mine had Raybestos racing brakes, cop suspension including the shocks, cop steering for tight U turns on the narrow street. Ford Traction Loc rear end may use a 3.23 gear, mine had the optional 3.55 gear. Full throttle shift into overdrive at 100mph unless you deactivate od by using the button on the gearshift lever.
They drive best when you drive them like a cop, hammer it, they like full throttle and 100 mph. And remember, it's a Police Interceptor, not necessarily a Crown Victoria. My present car is a Dodge Hemi Charger Pursuit - Big, Fast, and Loud.
Congratulations! I love seeing these cars in right hand drive countries! You have a super clean P71 and I'm jealous! Watching all the way from Miami, Fl!
Takes me back to my youth fretting about my MOT. Plastic ramps l use for my Mobile home are very good, lightweight and rust free and not particularly expensive.
I got to admit that's pretty cool to see the Crown Vic across the pond, cool part is I know exactly what you're feeling I have to work on and occasionally get to borrow his 92 Citroen XM Prestige, Matra Rancho, and the 2 stroke Saab 9-6 that came from Yorkshire funny enough here in Chicago.
Edit: Not to mention for a ol Vic it is blessed coming from Ohio and surprisingly clean/bearly rusted for it's age most of the ones I work on even if low mileage the salt has just eaten them alive. As a Ford nut I hope it does you well, also lots of the taxi Crown Vics I've worked have their original engines with 300k-500k miles on em still running strong... Maintenance goes a long way with em.
I have a grand marquis here in Bahrain 🇧🇭, many people in Gulf mainly KSA, Kuwait, and Bahrain feel in love and loyal with these cars ( panther platform ). These cars spare parts here in the gulf region is very cheap as there are many of them.. Happy to see this 98-02 CVPI in UK as it is unusual
Not sure if there's one for the Crown Victoria, but you can buy indicator flasher relays that have a speed adjuster. I use one on my MG TF 160 which I've converted to LED flasher bulbs.
They should do greeting cards for petrolheads with ' congratulations on passing the inspection' LOL
@furiousdriving Result! Cracking motor! Not teaching you to suck eggs mate but when you are winding in brake caliper pistons always ensure that the Master cylinder cap is off! Could end up with a goosed master cylinder! Cheers.
Congratulations.
However, it reminded me of how expensive car ownership can be. It seems to be one thing to fix, after another. I think I shall stick to admiring other people's cars.
Are both electric mirrors inop? In that case, start with checking fuses and wiring in the door. When police cars get decomissioned, sometimes they tend to favor the wire snippers a bit too much.
BTW: I have a spare electric LH mirror with (black) cap and mirror and all the wiring should you need it. Not heated though, but otherwise perfectly functional. From The Netherlands it'll be there a lot faster than waiting for Rockauto.
Congrats on the pass 3 times a charm, now i have to decide myself do i by a ford crown victoria or a rover p63500s 🤔🤔🤔🤔
drove one as taxi and owned a police model....very nice comfortable and powerful car...never buy a used police car though...it was trash..they usually are beat up...expect the transmission to go out..the cops kill them chasing people unless you get a "detectives model" where they drive around doing police duty not street patrol. Always check how many "idle hours" are on the engine..should tell you how it was used.
If you think that a P71 is smooth you need to try its luxury cousin the Lincoln Town Car at some point. Those cars have unbelievable rides! :)
If you put in K&N air filter Your motor will breathe better and it’ll have more rumble in the engine bay I live in South Texas My 04 crown Victoria was throwing a cat code I just removed all 4 The two in the back I cut them off the ones in the front I knocked out with a crowbar Took it to a muffler shop and they straight piped it I still have the factory mufflers on It In South Texas it’ll pass inspection just take it to your local muffler shop they just flip the blinkers check the lights you’re good My check engine light is on but I don’t care I get better fuel mileage and more power without the cats
Congratulations on getting your Crown Vic road legal. Wish we could have them here in Australia. 😪
Yeah I never understood the parking break/e-brake. I've been driving for 15 years and have never used it. Heck, when I took my car in to get certified/safetied, the mechanic didn't even care that the parking break didn't work. If I parked on a steep hill I might use it, but otherwise, what is the point?
Woo-hoo!😁🥳 GREAT! That was tense but well worth it. The two chickens and goat didn't die in vain after all.
Too bad Ford quit the production of this fine vehicle.
As a Radio Tech working on cruisers for several PD's it was great driving new cars from the dealer to the PD. plain white wrapper the only give away are the pair of spots on the A pillars. Funny they had no number plates on them either and we are passing several city cruisers as well as the State Patrol. Never were stopped just an acknowledgement wave from some of the officers.
One of the best riding cars of the time! Yes the power of that engine is great! Enjoy the ride!
Nice one! it was MOT day for my 24 year old Saab convertible yesterday - also a pass, at this age I never take it for granted that it hasnt developed a problem...
New Front Rotors/Pads and brake calipers should fix this now..
I rented in 1993 a Lincoln Town car in Miami with the same 4.6 engine. Good gas mileage.
Do a change of brake fluid! Maybe there is moisture inside. Also you can get very strong but cheap ramps on eBay. If u buy 4 of them you will be able to work under any car.
Lovely Jubbly Yank Tank, all that worry over not a lot in the end Matt, strange how men do this about MOT time, I wonder if it's just a man thing?
wow what a fuss to go through with the DVLA for registration. Here in Victoria Australia all we have to do is drop into one the customer service centers. Hand over our Roadworthy (MOT) certificate & transfer of registration paperwork pay the cashier some money and hey presto we have a road legal car. None of this waiting around for Post man pat to arrive.
Congrats on the MOT but you were daft not to crack open the bleed nipple on the caliper to drain out just the old fluid from the hose and caliper. Without doing a full flush and bleed you can get rid of the most deteriorated hard working fluid from the important section, especially after you’ve really cooked it. Try it when you’re back underneath that corner….
The P71 interceptor was my dream car, Until i got in one for a test drive. My 6 foot 4 frame is too long to comfortably drive these cruisers. Still have a love for them though. Glad to see one getting the love it deserves after probably years of Duty and hours and hours of idling.