2005 LINCOLN AVIATOR engine oil

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L DOHC V8 engine
Engine air filter element FA-1695
Fuel filter FG-1068
Battery BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guideand is essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to max line
on reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)
4
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)4.6L 6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Fuel tank N/A All 22.5 gallons
(85.2L)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill between the
MIN and MAX
lines on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FAutomatic
transmissions
only.12.7 quarts
(12.0L)2
Transfer case Motorcraft
MERCONAT FAWD 1.3 quarts
(1.25L)
4WD 1.5 quarts
(1.4L)
Engine coolant
3Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.6L 20.1 quarts
(19.0L)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Front axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4/AWD
vehicles1.4 quarts
(1.3L)
Rear axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantConventional
Axle3.5 pints (1.7L)
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.2 quarts
(4.0L)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to yourScheduled Maintenance Guideto
determine the correct service interval.
2Indicates 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 checked by a qualified
technician.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
4Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latch, seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
Grease or
Multi-Purpose
Grease SprayXG-4 or XL-5 ESB–M1C93–B
Brake fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1ESA-M6C25-A,
DOT 3
Driveshaft, slip
spline, universal
jointsMotorcraft
Premium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or XG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA and
OR), VC-7-B (CA
and OR only)WSS-
M97B51-A1
Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification
Mark
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L DOHC V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Required fuel 91 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42mm)
Compression ratio 10:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 193.3 (4910)
(2) Vehicle width (body) 73.9 (1877)
(3) Vehicle width (including
mirrors)83.9 (2132)
(4) Maximum height* 71.4 (1813.4)
(5) Wheelbase 113.7 (2889)
(6) Track width, front 60.9 (1547)
(6) Track width, rear 61.2 (1554)
* P245 tire with roof rack
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interior .............................322–323
interior trim ............................323
plastic parts ............................321
washing ....................................319
waxing .....................................319
wheels ......................................320
wiper blades ............................321
Clock ..........................................124
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................22, 32
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................18
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............142
Console ......................................154
overhead ..........................122–123
rear ..........................................154
Controls
power seat ...............................177
steering column ......................134
Coolant
checking and adding ..............334
refill capacities ................337, 352
specifications ..................354, 356
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................131
Customer Assistance ................292
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................324
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................316
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................317
Getting roadside assistance ...292
Getting the service you
need .........................................310
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................317
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................312Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................315
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ..............................106
Defrost
rear window ............................103
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................350
engine oil .................................328
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........354
Driving under special
conditions ..........................286, 289
sand .........................................288
snow and ice ...........................290
through water .................288, 291
DVD system .................................34
E
Electronic message center .......141
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................304
Emission control system ..........346
Engine ........................................356
cleaning ...................................320
coolant .....................................334
fail-safe coolant ......................337
idle speed control ...................332
lubrication
specifications ..................354, 356
refill capacities ........................352
service points ..........................327
starting after a collision .........293
Engine block heater .................268
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Engine oil ..................................328
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................328
checking and adding ..............328
dipstick ....................................328
filter, specifications ........331, 351
recommendations ...................331
refill capacities ........................352
specifications ..................354, 356
Exhaust fumes ..........................268
F
Fail safe cooling ........................337
Floor mats .................................155
Fluid capacities .........................352
Foglamps ...................................104
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................285
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................275
Fuel ............................................338
calculating fuel
economy ..........................143, 343
cap ...........................................340
capacity ...................................352
choosing the right fuel ...........341
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................346
detergent in fuel .....................342
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................338, 340, 343
filter, specifications ........343, 351
fuel pump shut-off switch .....293
improving fuel economy ........343
octane rating ...................342, 356
quality ......................................342
running out of fuel .................342
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................338Fuses ..................................294–295
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) .........................137
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............340
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................343
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................293
Head restraints .........................176
Headlamps .................................104
aiming ......................................107
autolamp system .....................104
bulb specifications ..................111
daytime running lights ...........106
flash to pass ............................107
high beam ...............................106
replacing bulbs .......................113
turning on and off ..................104
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................137
I
Ignition ...............................265, 356
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................211
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................348
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................322
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................229, 232
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positioning .......................229, 234
storage .............................229, 232
Jump-starting your vehicle ......304
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors ..167
programming entry code .......165
Keys ...................................169–171
positions of the ignition .........265
L
Lamps
autolamp system .....................104
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................111
daytime running light .............106
fog lamps .................................104
headlamps ...............................104
headlamps, flash to pass ........107
interior lamps .................110, 112
replacing
bulbs ................111, 113, 115–118
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................109
Liftgate ..............................155, 161
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........270
Load limits .................................252
Loading instructions .................258
Locks
childproof ................................159
doors ........................................158
Lubricant specifications ...354, 356
Lug nuts ....................................237
Luggage rack .............................156Lumbar support, seats .............176
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................352
lubricant specifications ..........356
Message center .........................141
english/metric button .............146
system check button ..............145
warning messages ...................148
Mirrors .......................................128
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................128
fold away .................................130
heated ......................................130
programmable memory ..........162
side view mirrors (power) .....129
signal .......................................130
Moon roof ..................................123
Motorcraft parts ................343, 351
N
Navigation system .......................36
cd functions ..............................53
destination mode ......................77
DVD location .............................99
map mode .................................57
quick start .................................38
radio functions ..........................45
O
Octane rating ............................342
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................328
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................161
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