1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR mileage

4Ford Extended Service PlanMore Protection for Your VehicleYou can get more protection for your new car or
light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended Service
Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the only extended
service program with the Ford name on it and the
only service contract backed by Ford Motor
Company.
Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed and
administered by Ford. It provides:q
protection against repair costs after your Bumper
to Bumper Warranty expires;
and
q
other benefits during the warranty period (such
as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for
certain maintenance and wear items).You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating
Ford Motor Company dealer. There are several Ford
ESP plans available in various time-and-mileage
combinations. Each plan can be tailored to fit your
own driving needs, including reimbursement
benefits for towing and rental. (In Hawaii, rules
vary. See your dealer for details.)
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive peace-of-mind
protection throughout the United States and
Canada, provided by a network of more than 5,100
participating Ford Motor Company dealers.
NOTE:Repairs performed outside the United States
and Canada are not eligible for ESP coverage.
This information is subject to change. Ask your
dealer for complete details about Ford ESP coverage.
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OdometerThe odometer tells you the total number of miles or
kilometers your vehicle has been driven. If the
cluster is replaced, and the accumulated mileage on
the odometer is unknown, the replacement cluster
will have the circled ªSº illuminated with zero
miles on the odometer. If the actual vehicle mileage
can be verified, then an authorized service center
can program the actual mileage into the odometer
of the replacement cluster. The actual mileage (if
known) or an estimated mileage (if unknown) is
shown on a label affixed on the door pillar.
Press the E/M (English/Metric) button located just
below the message center display to show miles or
kilometers.
If the odometer displays the word ªERRORº contact
your dealer for service.
The Electronic Message CenterAlong with information the warning lights and
gauges provide, the electronic message center lets
you:q
see problems such as Door Ajar, Air Suspension,
Trunk Ajar, Washer Fluid
q
see how many miles/kilometers you can drive
with the fuel remaining in your tank
q
see how many gallons/liters of fuel are
remaining
q
monitor your average fuel economy
q
monitor your instantaneous fuel economy
q
monitor your average speed
q
check the distance you have travelled during a
trip on either Trip A or Trip B
q
check the distance remaining from a set value
during a trip
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268How does the Board Work?The Board consists of:q
three consumer representatives
q
a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer
Consumer candidates for Board membership are
recruited and trained by an independent consulting
firm. Dealers are chosen because of their business
leadership qualities.
What the Board needsTo have your case reviewed you must complete the
application in the DSB brochure and mail it to the
address provided on the application form.
Your application is reviewed and, if it is determined
to be eligible, you will receive an acknowledgment
indicating:q
the file number assigned to your application
q
the toll-free phone number of the DSB's
independent administrator
Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company
representative are asked to submit statements at this
time.
To review your case properly, the Board needs the
following information:
q
legible copies of all documents and maintenance
or repair orders relevant to the case
q
the year, make, model, and Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) listed on your
vehicle ownership license
q
the date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of
occurrence(s)
q
the current mileage
q
the name of the dealer who sold or serviced the
vehicle
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270To Request a DSB
Brochure/ApplicationFor a brochure/application, speak to your dealer or
write to the Board at the following address:Ford of Canada Customer
AssistanceIf you live in Canada and have any questions or
concerns that the dealership cannot answer, contact
the Lincoln Centre.
Please have the following information available
when contacting the Lincoln Centre:q
your telephone number (both business and
home)
q
the name of the dealer and the city where the
dealership is located
q
the year and make of your vehicle
q
the date purchased
q
the current mileage on your vehicle
q
your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed
on your vehicle ownership license
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302Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 244
capacity............... 258
choosing the right fuel........ 240
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 244
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 239
filter, specifications.......... 257
fuel filler door release lever...... 239
fuel gauge.............. 17
octane rating............ 241
quality............... 241
running out of fuel.......... 243
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 242
storing your vehicle......... 261
treating emergencies......... 242
Fuel cap
removing.............. 239
replacing.............. 239Fuel filler door
remote release............ 239
Fuel filter, specifications......... 257
Fuel gauge............... 17
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 181
starting after a collision........ 181
Fuse panels
engine compartment......... 187
instrument panel........... 190
Fuses
charts............185, 190
checking and replacing........ 190
circuit breakers........... 191
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 239
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 244
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 239
Gauges, Electronic
charging system gauge........ 15
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 10
fuel gauge.............. 17
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M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 211
Master cylinder, brakes......... 221
Memory seat (programmable
memory seat)............ 99
Message center
door ajar.............. 31
low washer fluid........... 31
trunk ajar.............. 32
Mileage, calculating fuel economy..... 244
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror . . . 89
heated............... 101
rearview.............. 89
side view mirrors.......... 100
Moon roof............... 87
Motorcraft parts............ 257
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 263
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating............. 241
Odometer
description............. 21
Oil filter.............220, 257
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 218
Oil viscosity.............. 218
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 248
Overseas offices............ 272
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 112
Parking brake
operation.............. 168
warning light............ 12
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 257
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