Hello my name is Chuck McCoy.
I'm a retired civil servant.
This channel is dedicated to helping owners of Ford's 4.6L V8 Panther Platform with maintenance, and repairs.
1992-2011 Ford Crown Victoria
1992-2011 P71/P7B Police Interceptor
1992-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis
1991-2011 Lincoln Town Car
2003-2004 Mercury Marauder

Need help with a Panther problem or, Check Engine Light DTC?
Email me at: BudgetPantherPlatform@gmail.com

Video Playlists:
1.) Maintenance & Repair
2.) Product Reviews
3.) Viewer Q&A
4.) Extras

#PanzerPlatform
@PanzerPlatform
(Rev. 9/1/24)


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December 2023's “Panzer of the Month” is my very own bone stock 2010 MGM. I bought it October 2018 with 65K Miles for $2,500. It’s the reason I started this YouTube Channel February 2019. Five years later of uneventful maintenance & repairs it has 95K Miles, and is almost broken in. The Light Ice Blue Metallic paint, and tan leather was not my first choice but the price, and condition was right. I bought it from a Bible & Bingo couple from Brookings, Oregon that owned it from 2010 to 2018. My most recent repair was replacing the saggy, worn out rear springs, and shocks. I installed MOOG CC865 Springs, and Monroe 58628 Load Adjusting Shocks. The shocks provided a 1.5” inch lift over factory ride height. The shocks are direct fit from 1997-2003 F-150 no modifications required. Now when I load 500lbs. of luggage, or my ex mother in-law, the rear sits 1” inch higher than the front, instead of Carolina Squat. I also just put on a set of (5) Michelin Defenders, (full size spare). Tap photos for widescreen.
-Chuck

1 year ago | [YT] | 63

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November 2023's “Panzer of the Month Club” is Jared from Virginia. His 2000 MGM with 154K Miles was purchased back in 2016 with 53K Miles from the original 96 year old owner. The original engine, and transmission are almost broken in. Some of Jared’s favorite mods are true dual exhaust, swapping the 2.73 open differential with a 3.55 Traclok, and rear air shocks, (tap photos for widescreen).
-Chuck

1 year ago | [YT] | 70

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October 2023's “Panzer of the Month Club” is ‪@austinh506‬​ from Southern California. Austin has a 2003 CVPI. He’s got a good video adding OEM fog lights to his Vic. Check it out here; https://youtu.be/RjCaw5C4Bxk (tap photos for widescreen).
-Chuck

1 year ago | [YT] | 42

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September 2023's “Panzer of the Month Club” is ‪@midwestpanther98‬ Josh is from Fort Wayne, Indiana and he’s got a 1998 CVLX with 145K Miles. He purchased it back it 2015 with 65K Miles. The engine & transmission are all original with no modifications, or major repairs. Notable repairs & mods are intake manifold replaced, front seats reupholstered, and 35% tint, (all except windshield). Josh has changed the oil every 3K Miles, and never misses an opportunity for preventative maintenance. Check out his recent road trip here; https://youtu.be/lcwiOpgTVkI (tap photos for widescreen).
-Chuck

2 years ago | [YT] | 39

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2 years ago | [YT] | 12

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August 2023's “Panzer of the Month Club” is ‪@jontaylove25‬ He’s on his third Panther Car, a 2001 CVLX with 71K Miles, and is from Ohio. It’s an unbelievably clean daily driver with a few of his favorite upgrades. He’s crazy about keeping it washed, and shiny. Stop in, and check out a walk around introduction here; https://youtu.be/6NK5Vs714XA (tap photos for widescreen).
-Chuck

2 years ago | [YT] | 27

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July 2023's “Panzer of the Month Club” is ‪@TheBarth79‬ Bart’s 2010 MGM with 92K Miles is from Poland. He imported the car from Trenton, New Jersey July 2020. He’s slowly been restoring the car, and drives it around his hometown every few weeks, and attends classic “American” car shows where he’s from every summer. It’s a real status symbol over there. Here’s a video of Bart installing his new Antique Registration license plates; https://youtu.be/C68YowmVjqI (tap photos for widescreen).
-Chuck

2 years ago | [YT] | 45

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June 2023's “Panzer of the Month Club” is @Panther WP William has a 2002 Crown Vic with just over 100K Miles, and is from Florida. The car is officially known as the Crown Queen of South Daytona. William has been a long time supporter, and featured guest on my channel. His latest “mod” is OEM Ford BBS wheels from the LX model with a set of Continental Control Contact tires. Here’s a quick video of the Crown Queen enjoying some maintenance; https://youtu.be/GxhEu-zDU6s (tap photos for widescreen).
-Chuck

2 years ago | [YT] | 42

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May 2023's “Panzer of the Month Club” is ‪@patricknoble5112‬ Patrick’s got a 2002 Crown Vic LX, and is from North Carolina, (tap photos for widescreen).
-Chuck

2 years ago | [YT] | 53

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April 2023's “Panzer of the Month Club” is ‪@nickykabob‬ Nicky picked up his 2011 P7B with 73K Miles last fall. It’s a former K9 Unit from Muncie, Indiana. He’s currently patrolling the mean streets of Ohio, (tap photos for widescreen).
-Chuck

2 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 53