2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR change time

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the
Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing
replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This
dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state
created rights or other rights which are independent of the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws.
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing
Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. It provides the following:
•Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you
purchase (such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain
maintenance and wear items).
•Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper-to-Bumper
Warranty expires.
You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln
Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer. There are several plans available in
various time, distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored
to fit your own driving needs. Ford ESP also offers reimbursement
benefits for towing and rental coverage.
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection throughout
the United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 5,000
participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealers.
If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the
time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this
information is subject to change, please ask your dealer for complete
details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the
Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)
The Dispute Settlement Board is:
•an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes.
•available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company
vehicles.
The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford
Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify
procedures and/or to discontinue this service without notice and without
incurring obligations per applicable state law.
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Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style—good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
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add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your dealer immediately.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guidefor scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
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Information on“P”type tires
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a
tire size, load index and speed
rating. The definitions of these
items are listed below. (Note that
the tire size, load index and speed
rating for your vehicle may be
different from this example.)
1.P:Indicates a tire, designated by
the Tire and Rim Association
(T&RA), that may be used for
service on cars, SUVs, minivans and
light trucks.
Note:If your tire size does not
begin with a letter this may mean it
is designated by either ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association).
2.215:Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from
sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger the number, the
wider the tire.
3.65:Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to
width.
4.R:Indicates a“radial”type tire.
5.15:Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.
6.95:Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how
much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your
owner’s guide. If not, contact a local tire dealer.
Note:You may not find this information on all tires because it is not
required by federal law.
7.H:Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the
speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of
time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tires
on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation
pressure. These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference
in conditions. The ratings range from 99 mph (159 km/h) to 186 mph
(299 km/h). These ratings are listed in the following chart.
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wiper blades ............................239
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............88
Clock ..........................................113
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............104
Console
overhead ..................................103
rear ..........................................128
Controls
power seat ...............................147
steering column ......................120
Coolant
checking and adding ..............252
refill capacities ................256, 287
specifications ..................288, 290
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................117
Customer Assistance ................206
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................241
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................230
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............234
Getting roadside assistance ...206
Getting the service you
need .........................................228
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................235
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................230
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................233
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................93Defrost
rear window ..............................91
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................269
engine oil .................................246
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........288
Driving under special
conditions ..................................196
through water .........................198
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................222
Emergency Flashers .................207
Emission control system ..........265
Engine ........................................290
cleaning ...................................238
coolant .....................................252
fail-safe coolant ......................257
idle speed control ...................250
lubrication
specifications ..................288, 290
refill capacities ........................287
service points ..........................245
starting after a collision .........207
Engine block heater .................187
Engine oil ..................................246
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................246
checking and adding ..............246
dipstick ....................................246
filter, specifications ........249, 286
recommendations ...................249
refill capacities ........................287
specifications ..................288, 290
Exhaust fumes ..........................187
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................92
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................96
daytime running light ...............93
headlamps .................................92
headlamps, flash to pass ..........93
instrument panel, dimming .....94
interior lamps .....................96–97
replacing bulbs ...........96, 98–100
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................95
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........188
speed control ..........................119
Load limits .................................199
Locks
childproof ................................131
doors ........................................130
Lubricant specifications ...288, 290
Lug nuts ....................................222
Lumbar support, seats .............147
M
Message center .........................122
english/metric button .............126
reset button ............................124
warning messages ...................111
Mirrors ...............................103, 115
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................115
fold away .................................116
heated ......................................116
programmable memory ..........138
side view mirrors (power) .....115Moon roof ..................................122
Motorcraft parts ................262, 286
N
Navigation system .......................25
cd functions ..............................42
destination mode ......................66
DVD location .............................86
map mode .................................46
quick start .................................27
radio functions ..........................34
O
Octane rating ............................261
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................246
P
Parking brake ............................189
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....286
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................116
Power adjustable foot pedals ...116
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................212
Power door locks ......................130
Power mirrors ...........................115
Power point ...............................113
Power steering ..........................191
fluid, checking and adding ....268
fluid, refill capacity ................287
fluid, specifications .................288
Power trunk ......................127–128
Power Windows .........................114
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