2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Traction

2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles.
For limousine, use 2.1-2.3L (4.50-4.75 pints) of Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140–QL or equivalent
meeting Ford Specification WSL-M2C192-A for complete refill of rear
axles.
3Ensure the correct transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid
requirements are indicated on the dipstick or the dipstick handle.
MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix
MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance
Guideto determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.4:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 215.4 (5471/221.4 (5623)*
(2) Overall width 78.2 (1987)
(3) Overall height 58.6 (1489)
(4) Wheelbase 117.7 (2990)/123.7 (3142)
*
(5) Track - Front 63.4 (1611)
(5) Track - Rear 65.9 (1673)
*Denotes long wheel base
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A
Accessory delay ........................114
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................165, 169
and child safety seats ............167
description ......................165, 169
disposal ....................................172
driver air bag ..................167, 170
indicator light .................169, 171
operation .........................167, 170
passenger air bag ...........167, 170
side air bag ..............................169
Air cleaner filter .......271–272, 286
Air suspension ...........................192
description ..............................192
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................252
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................188
Anti-theft system ......................144
Audio system (see Radio) .........17
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................193
fluid, adding ............................269
fluid, checking ........................269
fluid, refill capacities ..............287
fluid, specification ..................290
Auxiliary power point ...............113
Axle
lubricant specifications ..288, 290
refill capacities ........................287
traction lok ..............................196
B
Battery .......................................250
acid, treating emergencies .....250jumping a disabled battery ....222
maintenance-free ....................250
replacement, specifications ...286
servicing ..................................250
BeltMinder .................................160
Brakes ........................................188
anti-lock ...................................188
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................188
fluid, checking and adding ....268
fluid, refill capacities ..............287
fluid, specifications .........288, 290
lubricant specifications ..288, 290
shift interlock ..........................192
Bulbs ............................................96
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....287
CD changer .................................21
CD-single premium .....................17
Cell phone use ..........................122
Certification Label ....................292
Changing a tire .........................216
Child safety restraints ..............172
child safety belts ....................172
Child safety seats ......................175
attaching with tether straps ..179
in front seat ............................176
in rear seat ..............................176
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............238
instrument panel ....................240
interior .....................................240
plastic parts ............................239
washing ....................................237
waxing .....................................237
wheels ......................................238
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R
Radio ............................................17
Rear window defroster ...............91
Relays ........................................208
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ....................137
locking/unlocking doors .........134
opening the trunk ...................135
Reverse sensing system ...........196
Roadside assistance ..................206
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........164
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........151, 153, 155–158
Safety defects, reporting ..........236
Safety restraints ...............151, 153,
155–158
belt minder .............................160
extension assembly ................163
for adults .........................155–157
for children .............................172
lap belt ....................................158
safety belt maintenance .........164
warning light and
chime ...............................159–160
Safety seats for children ..........175
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............151
Seats ..........................................146
child safety seats ....................175
easy access/easyout feature ..150
memory seat ...................138, 150
Servicing your vehicle ..............243
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................286, 290Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................288, 290
Speed control ............................117
Starting your
vehicle ........................184–185, 187
jump starting ..........................222
Steering
speed sensitive .......................191
Steering wheel
controls ....................................120
tilting .......................................102
T
Tilt steering wheel ....................102
Tires ...........................216, 272–274
alignment ................................281
care ..........................................279
changing ..........................216, 218
checking the pressure ............279
label .........................................279
replacing ..................................284
rotating ....................................281
safety practices .......................284
sidewall information ...............274
snow tires and chains ............285
spare tire .................................216
terminology .............................274
tire grades ...............................273
treadwear ........................273, 283
Towing .......................................202
recreational towing .................204
trailer towing ..........................202
wrecker ....................................227
Traction control ........................190
Traction-lok rear axle ...............196
Transmission .............................192
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....192
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