1998 Mercury Grand Marquis power steering

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidC6AZ-
19542-ABESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Lubricant
C0AZ-19553-
AA and D7AZ-
19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant
222
Engine oil Motorcraft 5W-30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-
QSPWSS-M2C153-
G with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-
AA or F5AZ-
19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B
or ESR-
M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantE8AZ-
19501-Bnone
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic trans-
mission (4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Rear axle
1Motorcraft Premium
Rear Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSL-
M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-
19550-ABESR-M17P5-A
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
2If your coolant is green, use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid, part number
E2FZ-19659±AA, specification number ESE-M97B44±A; if your coolant is orange,
use Ford Extended Life Coolant, part number F6AZ-19544±AA, specification
number WSS-M97B44±B or DEX-COOL equivalent.
Capacities and specifications
144

Headlamps ...................................23
autolamp system .......................24
daytime running lights .............24
flashing ......................................23
high beam .................................23
Heating ........................................25
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................108
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........35
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................140
lighting up panel and interior .23
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................50
keypad .......................................55
programming entry code ....55,56
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
Lamps
headlamps ...............................133
high-mount brakelamp ...........135
interior lamps .........................136
parking lamps .........................134
tail lamps .................................135
License plate lamps ..................135
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
air suspension ...........................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .........8,22
brake .......................................8,22
charging system ..........................9
check engine ............................6,7
fuel reset .....................................6
low coolant ................................10
oil pressure .................................9
overdrive off ..............................10
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9
Lubricant specifications ...........144Message center ...........................17
reset button .........................17,18
select button .............................18
Mirrors
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................42
side view mirrors (power) .......47
Motorcraft parts ........................142
Odometer .....................................14
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................51
Parking brake ..............................83
Power door locks ........................47
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....118
Radio ............................................33
Refill capacities for fluids ........143
Relays ...................................95,100
Remote entry system .................49
illuminated entry ......................51
locking/unlocking doors ...........49
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................53
replacing the batteries .............52
Reporting safety defects ..........148
Safety restraints
cleaning the safety belts ........140
extension assembly ..................65
for children ...............................71
lap and shoulder belts ...61,62,63
maintenance ..............................66
proper use .................................60
warning light
and chime ........................11,65,66
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....76
in rear seat ................................76
tether anchorage hardware .....76
Seats ............................................57
adjusting the seat, manual ..57,58
adjusting the seat, power ...58,60
cleaning upholstery ................140
Index
150

head restraints ..........................57
lumbar support .........................60
Servicing your vehicle ..............107
precautions when servicing ...107
Speed control ..............................36
canceling a set speed ...............38
indicator light ...........................39
resuming a set speed ...............39
tap up/tap down ..................37,38
turning off .................................36
Speed sensitive steering ............86
Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .............77,80
starting your vehicle if the
battery is disabled ....103,104,105
Steering, power ...........................85
Tilt steering wheel ......................35
Tires ....................................123,125
changing ..................................102
checking the pressure ............125
replacing ..................................126
rotating ....................................125
snow tires and chains ............126
treadwear ................................124
Traction control
active light ................................11
Trailer towing
tips .............................................92
Transmission .............................119
automatic operation .......87,88,89fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................119
Trip odometer .............................15
Trunk
using the remote entry
system to open .........................51
Turn signal
lever ...........................................34
Universal transmitter ..................39
erasing channels .......................42
operating ...................................41
programming .............................40
Vehicle dimensions ...................145
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................147
Vehicle loading ............................89
Ventilating your vehicle .............81
Warning chimes ........................6,22
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ..................101
Windows
power windows, operating .......46
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....113
checking and
replacing wiper blades ...........122
operation ...................................34
Wrecker towing .........................106
Index
151

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtVATF
(part# XT-5-QM), Ford
Specification WSS-M2C202-B
Tire pressure and size Refer to Tire Pressure Label
located on the front face of the
rear passenger door jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity 13.3L (14.1 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
152