Did you install the correct temperature thermostat? Was it possibly installed up side down? Spring goes toward engine block. Did you bleed all the air out of the system? If you are saying the fan only runs on the low speed setting, then the Blower Motor Resistor is bad.
Yes
Yes
In the alternator
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In the alternator
According to the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria Owner Guide and one of Ford's websites : ( Motorcraft FA-1032 engine air filter is used for the 4.6 liter V8 engine in a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria )
sounds like your engine thermostat is sticking open
No it has timing chains
Cooling system capacity : ( including heater ) 14.1 quarts / 13.3 liters According to the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria Owner Guide
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The blue book value for a 1996 used Ford Crown Victoria in excellent condition is $2100. This depends on the mileage. The higher the mileage the less it will be worth.
Check coolant level Water pump not circulating coolant? Radiator plugged or restricted? Cooling system airbound? Thermostat not opening?