1998 LINCOLN MARK VIII power steering

REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil 5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Ford High Performance DOT
3 Brake FluidFill to line in
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft MERCONtATF Fill to line in
reservoir
Transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF 12.0L (12.8 quarts)
Engine coolant Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid15.1L (16.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 68.1L (18.0
gallons)
Rear axle fluid
1Motorcraft SAE 80W90 Rear
Axle Lubricant1.4-1.5L (2.9-3.1
pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
ConcentrateFill to line in
reservoir
1Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm
(1/4 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
Rear axles are considered lubricated for life when the vehicle is used for
normal service. See your ªService Guideº for Severe Duty requirements.
Capacities and specifications
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Brake master
cylinderHigh Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidC6AZ-
19542-ABESA-M6C25-A,
DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Lubricant C0AZ-19553-
AA and
D7AZ-
19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-
19549-AAESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil Motorcraft 5W-30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-
QSPWSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches
and striker
platesMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-
19584-AAESR-M1C159-A
and
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantE8AZ-
19A501-BN/A
Power steering
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirUltra-Clear
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-
AC or BCESR-M17P5-A
Rear axle Motorcraft Premium
Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSL-M2C197-A
Capacities and specifications
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Heating ........................................34
High beams
indicator light .............................8
Hood
release lever ............................124
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........40
Instrument panel
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................33
Jump-starting
your vehicle ........................119,120
attaching cables ......................120
disconnecting cables ..............121
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................63
keypad .......................................60
programming entry code ....61,62
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............12
Lamps
headlamps ........................146,151
interior lamps ...........................52
map lamps .................................52
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............6
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ............................................6
charging system ..........................7
check engine ..........................9,10
cruise indicator ...........................8
oil pressure .................................7
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................9
turn signal indicator ...................8
Lubricant specifications ...........163
Message center ...........................14
reset button ..............................20
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................160
side view mirrors (power) .......54Moon roof ....................................51
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................60
Parking brake ..............................94
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....161
Power door locks ........................54
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....132
Refill capacities for fluids ........162
Relays ........................................108
Remote entry system .................58
locking/unlocking doors ......58,59
Reporting safety defects ..........167
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................73,74
extension assembly ..................75
for children ...............................81
lap and shoulder belts .............72
maintenance ..............................76
proper use .................................71
warning light and chime .....11,76
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....86
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................83
in rear seat ................................86
tether anchorage hardware .....87
Seats ............................................66
adjusting the seat, power ........66
auto-glide ..................................69
heated seats ..............................67
lumbar support .........................68
rear seat access ........................70
Servicing your vehicle ..............123
precautions when servicing ...123
Speed control ..............................43
canceling a set speed ...............46
indicator light ...........................47
resuming a set speed ...............47
tap up/tap down .......................45
turning off .................................43
Index
169

Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .............88,91
Sunvisor .......................................51
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................13
Tilt steering wheel ......................42
Tires ....................................137,139
changing ..................................115
checking the pressure ............139
replacing ..................................140
rotating ....................................139
snow tires and chains ............140
treadwear ................................138
Traction control ..........................96
active light ..................................7
check traction control
message ................................25,31
how to enable/disable ..............15
off light ......................................11
Trailer towing ............................104
tips ...........................................106
Transmission .............................133
automatic
operation ...........97,98,99,100,102
fluid, checking and
adding (automatic) ................133Trunk
using the remote entry
system to open .........................59
Turn signal
lever ...........................................41
Universal transmitter ..................47
erasing channels .......................50
operating ...................................49
programming .............................48
Vehicle dimensions ...................164
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................166
Vehicle loading ..........................103
Ventilating your vehicle .............92
Warning chimes .............................6
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ..................118
Windows
power windows, operating .......52
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....129
checking and replacing
wiper blades ............................136
operation ...................................41
Wrecker towing .........................122
Index
170

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only -
91 octane (R+M/2)
Fuel tank capacity 68.1L (18.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with filter
change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtVATF
(part# XT-5-QM), Ford
Specification WSS-M2C202-B
Tire pressure and size 30 psi (measured cold). Refer to
the label located on the front face
of the passenger's door jamb
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity 15.1L (16.0 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line in reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F
Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCON Vtapproved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ªService Guideº to
determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
176