Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Some 1998-2002 Crown Victoria vehicles used for heavy-duty type service (Police/Taxi/Limo) may exhibit cracks in the rear of the frame side member
between the upper and lower trailing arm brackets, or around the opening to the lower trailing arm bracket access hole for the flag nut in the bottom of
the frame. These cracks may result from driving events that place extreme stress on the frame (i.e. rear vehicle impact, driving over curbs, high speed
through driveway transitions, becoming airborne etc...). Refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3 for examples of cracks.
ACTION
To service, perform the following procedures to repair the cracks and reinforce the frame.
NOTE
READ THESE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE BEGINNING ANY REPAIR.
NOTE
INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR COLLISION OR ABUSE-RELATED DAMAGE THAT WOULD HINDER THIS SERVICE PROCEDURE.
NOTE
ONE KIT WILL REPAIR ONE SIDE OF THE FRAME. IF THE CONDITION IS OBSERVED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE'S FRAME,
THEN TWO (2) KITS WILL BE REQUIRED.
