1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Owners Manual

many local automotive after
market stores.
3M ªType Tº Clean And Finish
Scrubbing Pads (UPC
04011±01276) are available
through your local 3M distributor.
Call 1±800±742±9649 for the
nearest distributor in your area.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
(Obtain Locally) Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner
(Obtain Locally) 3M9Type T9Clean and Finish
Scrubbing Pads
Inside windows
Use glass cleaner for the inside
windows if they become fogged.
Cleaning mirrors
Do not clean your mirrors with a
dry cloth or abrasive materials. Use
a soft cloth and mild detergent and
water. Be careful when removing
ice from outside mirrors because
you may damage the reflective
surface.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L engine
Air filter FA-1032
Fuel filter FG-800A
Battery (standard) BXT-65-650
Battery (optional) BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-98
Spark plugs* AWSF-32PP**
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 have a ªPGº suffix.
Cylinders No. 5, 6, 7 and 8 have a ªPº suffix. If a spark plug needs to
be replaced, use only spark plugs with the same service part number
suffix letter ªPPº as shown on the engine decal.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium Motor
Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Ford High
Performance DOT 3
Brake FluidFill to line in reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line in reservoir
Transmission fluid Motorcraft
MERCONtVATF13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Engine coolant Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid13.3L (14.1 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle fluid
1Motorcraft SAE 80W90
Rear Axle Lubricant1.8-1.9L (3.75-4.0
pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
ConcentrateFill to line in reservoir
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive
friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A,
Ford specification EST-M2C118±A
for complete refill of Traction-Lok
axles.
Service refill capacities are
determined by filling the rear axle
6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16
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.
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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-
19501-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
1Motorcraft Premium
Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSL-M2C197-A
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of
EST-M2C118±A (friction modifier
Part No. C8AZ-19B546±A) for
complete refill of Ford
Traction-Lok rear axles.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L engine
Cubic inches 281
Horsepower-single exhaust
1200 @ 4250 rpm
Horsepower-single exhaust2205 @ 4250 rpm
Horsepower-dual exhaust1215 @ 4500 rpm
Horsepower-dual exhaust2220 @ 4500 rpm
Torque-single exhaust1265 lbs. ft. @ 3000 rpm
Torque-single exhaust2280 lbs. ft. @ 3000 rpm
Torque-dual exhaust1275 lbs. ft. @ 3000 rpm
Torque-dual exhaust2290 lbs. ft. @ 3500 rpm
Required fuel grade Refer to9Octane
recommendations9in the
Maintenance and Carechapter
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.0:1
1Vehicles sold in California, New
York, Massachusetts and
Connecticut only.
2Vehicles sold outside California,
New York, Massachusetts and
Connecticut.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5 469 (215.3)
(2) Overall width 1 987 (78.2)
(3) Overall height 1 472 (58.0)
(4) Wheelbase 2 990 (117.7)
(5) Track - Front 1 611 (63.4)
(5) Track - Rear 1 659 (65.3)
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5
3
4
1
Capacities and specifications
183

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety compliance label
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration Regulations
require that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the front door latch
pillar on the driver's side.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
is attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number (the last eight
numbers of the vehicle
identification number) is stamped
on the engine block, transmission,
frame and transfer case (if so
equipped).
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
UTC
ÑFOHT-15294A10-GA
MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE
XX XXXKG/XXXXLB
TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB
PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
AIR BAG
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect that could cause a crash,
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Ford Motor
Company.
If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer or Ford Motor
Company.
To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1±800±424±9393
(202±366±0123 in the Washington
D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street
Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from the Hotline.
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