If your Crown Victoria has been maintained well and it's check engine light is not illuminated, it has a good chance of passing the California smog inspection. California does not require used vehicles which are brought in from out of state receive an emissions systems upgrade. As long as the vehicle is equipped with it's original federal emission components and its emission system has not been tampered with, it can pass the California smog inspection. The same does not apply to new out of state vehicles. A brand new out of state vehicle must have an emissions system which conforms to California emission regulations. Your Ford Crown Victoria's underhood emission label will indicate whether the vehicle is California emissions certified (50-State) or Federal emissions certified (49-State).
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