2004 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Owners Manual

the tread is worn down to 4mm (1/16th of an inch). When you see these
“ wear bars ” , the tire is worn out and should be replaced.
Inspect your tires frequently for any of the following conditions and
replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist:
• Fabric showing through the tire rubber
• Bulges in the tread or sidewalls
• Cracks or cuts on the sidewalls
• Cracks in the tread groove
• Impact damage resulting from use
• Separation in the tread
• Separation in the sidewall
• Severe abrasion on the sidewall
If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare
tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be
replaced.
Safety practices
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
• Observe posted speed limits
• Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
• Avoid potholes and objects on the road
• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking
If you vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the
tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire
can explode in as little as three to five seconds.
Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or property
damage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, or directly ahead or
behind the spinning tire.
Never spin the tires in excess of the 55 km/h (35 mph) point
indicated on the speedometer.
Highway hazards
No matter how carefully you drive there ’ s always the possibility that you
may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
2004 Navigator (nav)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications
345

closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If
you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair
facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)(if equipped)
When the tire pressure monitoring
system warning light is lit, one or
more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. you should stop and
check your tires as soon as possible,
and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated in the vehicle ’ s tire
information placard. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle ’ s
handling and stopping ability. Each tire should be checked monthly, the
spare tire every six months. Tire pressure should be set when cold to the
recommended inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle placard and
owner ’ s manual.
Note: This vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) which monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire. The
pressure in each tire is dependent upon several factors, one of them
being the contained air temperature (temperature of the air inside the
tire). As the contained air temperature increases, the tire pressure also
increases. While driving in a normal manner, a typical passenger tire
inflation pressure may increase approximately 14 to 28 kPa (2 to 4 psi)
from a cold start situation. This increase in tire pressure is due to an
increase in the contained air temperature. Contained air temperature is
dependent upon several factors such as rate of tire rotation, tire
deflection, amount of braking, etc. In similar manner, the tire pressure
will decrease if the contained air temperature decreases. For example, if
the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature
significantly lower than the daytime temperature, the tire pressure may
decrease approximately 20.7 kPa (3 psi) for a drop of 16.6 ° C (30 ° F) in
ambient temperature. This lower pressure value may be detected by the
TPMS as being significantly lower than the cold placard pressure, and
activate the TPMS warning for low tire pressure. If the low warning light
2004 Navigator (nav)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)Maintenance and Specifications
346

is on, visually check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one or more
tires are flat, repair of fix as necessary. If all tires appear to be inflated,
carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added
to the tires. Turn the ignition to the “ off ” position. Inflate all the tires to
the recommended cold pressure.
The system uses radio-frequency to monitor the tire pressure on all tires
excluding the spare tire. The sensors transmit the tire pressure readings
to the receiver module located in the vehicle. The receiver module then
electronically transmits the status to the message center. For more tire
warning information, refer to the Message Center in the Driver controls
chapter.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for
manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be
checked periodically (at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see
Checking the tire pressure in this chapter. Failure to properly
maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure, loss
of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury.
Changing tires with TPMS
It is recommended that you always
have your tires serviced by a dealer
or qualified technician. Each road
tire is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor mounted on the
wheel inside the tire connected
to the valve stem. The tire
pressure sensor must be unbolted from the wheel prior to tire
removal. The sensor can be removed by loosening the nut at the
valve stem. Failure to remove the sensor may damage it. The
rubber grommet (washer) between the wheel and the tire pressure
sensor needs to be replaced when any tire is changed to minimize air
leaks.
The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using
a tire gauge, refer to Checking the tire pressure in this chapter.
2004 Navigator (nav)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications
347

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
• Use only cable type chains or chains offered by Ford as an accessory
or equivalent. Other conventional link type chains may contact and
cause damage to the vehicle ’ s wheel house and/or body.
• Do not install chains on the front wheels. Chains on the front wheels
may interfere with suspension components.
• Chains are not recommended for use on the optional P275/65R18 tire.
• Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
• Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire chains on your vehicle.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 5.4L 4V V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1634
Battery (standard) BXT-65-650/BXT-65 – 750
Fuel filter FG-986B
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-248
2004 Navigator (nav)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)Maintenance and Specifications
348

Component 5.4L 4V V8 engine
Spark plugs* AGSF-32PM
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid All Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change) 6
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada) All 6.6L (7.0
quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 106 L (28
gallons)
Power steering
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON  AT F All Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid 1
Motorcraft
MERCON  AT F 4 x 2 vehicles 15.0L (15.9
quarts) 2
4 x 4 vehicles 15.5L (16.4
quarts) 2
Transfer case
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON  AT F 4 x 4 vehicles 1.9L (2.0
quarts)
Engine coolant 3
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored) without aux rear
heat 21.0L (22.2
quarts)
with aux rear
heat 23.0L (24.3
quarts)
2004 Navigator (nav)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications
349

Fluid Ford Part
Name Application Capacity
Front axle
lubricant Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant 4 x 4 vehicles 1.8-2.0L (3.5-3.7
pints)
Rear axle
lubricant 4
Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant Conventional
differential
(9.75 inch axle) 2.13L (4.5 pints)
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant Limited-slip
differential
(9.75 inch axle) 5
2.01L (4.25
pints) 5
Windshield
washer fluid Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate All 4.1L (4.5
quarts)1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON  and MERCON  V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON  type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON  V type fluid.
MERCON  and MERCON  V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON  and MERCON  V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON  and MERCON  V) in
2004 Navigator (nav)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)Maintenance and Specifications
350

an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON  may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. 2
Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick ’ s normal operating range.3
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 4
Your vehicle ’ s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and
is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked
or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle has
been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time
the axle has been submerged in water.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 23mm (0.9
inch) below the bottom of the filler hole. 5
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118 – A for complete refill of Limited
Slip axles. For complete refills, fill using the Additive Friction Modifier
first. 6
Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C153 – H and the API Certification mark.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
name Ford part
number Ford
specification
Hinges, latches,
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring Multi-Purpose
Grease XG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock Lubricant Motorcraft XL-1 ESB-M2C75-B
2004 Navigator (nav)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications
351

Item Ford part
name Ford part
number Ford
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Driveshaft, slip
spline, double
Cardan joint
center ball Premium Long
Life Grease XG-1-C or
XG-1-K ESA-M1C75 – B
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored) VC-7 – A WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20 – LSP12
(Canada) WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification Mark
4x4 front wheel
bearings, 4x4
spindle needle
bearings, spindle
thrust bearings
& front drive
axle u-joint/slip
spline High
Temperature
4x4 Front Axle
& Wheel Bearing
Grease E8TZ-19590-A ESA-M1C198-A
Automatic
transmission 1
Motorcraft
MERCON  AT F XT-2-QDX MERCON 
Power steering
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON  AT F XT-2-QDX MERCON 
2004 Navigator (nav)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)Maintenance and Specifications
352