1998 was a big year for the Ford Crown Victoria, as it saw a major change to the styling of the aerodynamic body that debuted in 1992. In addition to major facelifts to the front and rear, the roofline and windows were also changed to match that of the Mercury Grand Marquis. The Crown Victoria would keep this same basic styling with very little change for the next decade. The Crown Victoria also received changed to its suspension, brakes and steering to give the car better handling while maintaining a smooth ride, including the addition of a Watt’s linkage to the rear axle to help prevent the axle from swaying during turns or acceleration. Other changes include increasing the size of the disc brakes by 1 inch to 16 inches, coil-on-plug ignition, an electric fan replacing the engine-driven fan, and a new “limp home” mode that allows the car to be driven a short distance even if all coolant has been lost, accomplished by the engine control computer alternately shutting off fuel to some of the cylinders, allowing them to pump air to keep the engine cool. An optional all-speed traction control replaces the previous low-speed traction assist system. The Crown Victoria is still powered by the same 200-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 as before, though the less restrictive dual exhaust included with the optional handling package allows it to produce 215 horsepower.
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