New CVE Police Interceptor Section!

Last week I got a chance to sit in a 2013 Interceptor Utility.  I snapped a few photos and decided I had to start a new section on the main site for these new police cars.  I have a lot to learn about the cars.  They are so modern, and I am so old fashioned!

The main page for the Interceptors is HERE...

More stuff may be added as time goes by, depending on how many of these Fords show up in my area!

UPDATE: 410??

For the first time in 12 years, Vic told me it could go 410 miles on a full tank of gas!  Also purchased one new front brake rotor.  I know I should really do both, but I can't afford it right now... Hope to replace the warped one soon, though hot weather is coming tomorrow...

Fun facts about the Griswold's Family Truckster

 

Fun facts about the Griswold's Family Truckster

http://social.imakenews.com/watertown-ford/2012/05/26/fun-facts-about-the-family-truckster/

REAR BRAKES: 1" vs 1 3/4" piston clip??

When we swapped wheels recently, I snapped a photo of a rear brake pad.  Yesterday I was looking online for info on aftermarket pads, and found that there are many types.  There are regular and phenolic pistons, and 1" and 1 3/4" piston clips.  I put this to the folks at http://www.crownvic.net/, and it seems there is no real way of knowing what your car has until you pull the wheels and look.  So much for ordering parts ahead of time... At least I know front discs are... well, just front discs!  Same with the front pads.

UPDATE: Tie Rod Ends, Ball Joints, Alignments... OH MY!!

The last few days have been interesting... and expensive.  Try to follow...

FRIDAY:  While out and about, I was really starting to worry about the car shuddering under hard braking.  Also noticed the front end was getting really loud. 

SATURDAY:  We finally took off the snow tires.  Noticed front right brake rotor looked a bit warped.  Rear brake pads need to be replaced.  But worst of all, left tie rod end VERY loose.  I mean bad. 

SUNDAY:  Dropped car off at Taxi Guy

MONDAY:  tie rod ends replaced, made appointment for alignment next day

TUESDAY:  dropped ar off for alignment at 7:45AM.  Went for half hour walk.  When I got back, the car was on the rack, but not aligned.  I was told there was a bad ball joint on the right side.  They told me it would be a waste of money to align it, then get the ball joint repaired, only to need another alignment.  Got quote for job, about $200 installed.  Drove to Taxi Guy.  Said to leave car there.  Mom picked me up, went to Friendly's for breakfast.  Passed shop less than an hour later, and car is being backed out.  All done.  Drove to alignment shop, made appointment for next day.

WEDNESDAY:  dropped car off again for alignment.  Hours pass, car done.  Drove home.

Yes, snow tires are STILL on!  It has been raining a lot lately, and combined with Todd's pinched nerve in his neck, nothing is getting done!

Funny Photo: Park at Own Risk