2010 ford crown victoria police interceptor pcm

1. What is a PCM in a Crown Vic?
2. How much horsepower does a cop Crown Vic have?
3. Can a PCM be repaired?
4. Does a used PCM need to be reprogrammed?
5. What engine is in a Police Interceptor?
6. Are Crown Vics easy to work on?
7. Do Police Interceptors have keyless entry?
8. Are Crown Vic Police Interceptors fast?
9. Is the Crown Vic a muscle car?
10. What year is the fastest Crown Victoria?

What is a PCM in a Crown Vic?

The powertrain control module (PCM) is a small computer that monitors all engine control operations in real time. ... The PCM also allows for inputs from other systems on the vehicle, and may have the ability to control the transmission as well.

How much horsepower does a cop Crown Vic have?

The Police Interceptor was motivated by a single-overhead-cam, 4.6-liter V-8. The engine produced 250 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 297 foot-pounds of torque at 4,000 rpm.

Can a PCM be repaired?

PCMs are not rebuilt in the same way that alternators and water pumps because there are no mechanical parts that wear out. Remanufacturing in this case usually means testing the computer, isolating and repairing any faults that may be found, then retesting the computer to make sure everything works correctly.

Does a used PCM need to be reprogrammed?

You will simply have to take your car to the dealership and set aside some time for them to make the updates. But if you purchased a used PCM as a replacement (usually from a vehicle that was totaled in an accident), you will need to have it reprogrammed for it to be able to work with your vehicle.

What engine is in a Police Interceptor?

Most retail versions of the civilian Ford Explorer come equipped with a 300-horsepower, 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine. The Police Interceptor Utility base model, by contrast, has a 285-horsepower, 3.3 liter V6 engine.

Are Crown Vics easy to work on?

Maintenance costs are generally low and they are pretty easy to work on. Look carefully, don't buy in a hurry and make sure you are buying what you think you are buying. Check it out. If you find a private service car with low miles, you can have a great car for a very long time.

Do Police Interceptors have keyless entry?

We do all of the keyless entry systems for them (some interceptors come with a standard key with no lock/unlock buttons). ... All accessories will power up in remote start mode as if you actually started the vehicle with the key (needed for K-9 cooling systems, etc).

Are Crown Vic Police Interceptors fast?

Ford Crown Victoria

The 250 horsepower P71 is sturdy, reliable and fast, producing 297 lb. -ft. of torque for impressive acceleration. The P71's are electronically limited to 120 mph, for the 3:55:1 rear axle ration version and 135 mph for the 3:27:1 rear axle ratio.

Is the Crown Vic a muscle car?

— The greatest muscle car that ever wore a uniform is now racing toward retirement. After more than a decade as the most widely used law enforcement vehicle in the nation, the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor — the Crown Vic, as it has become known — went out of production in 2011.

What year is the fastest Crown Victoria?

Blast From the Past: A 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and the Fastest Drive in Reverse. Not all superheroes wear capes; some of them drive Ford Crown Victoria sedans. One of them is Canadian Rob Gibney, who set a new world record for the fastest drive in reverse way back in August 2004.