2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR engine oil

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
nameFord part number Ford specification
Brake fluidMotorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle
Brake Fluid
1
PM-1 or PM-1-CESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine
coolantMotorcraft
Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant
(yellow
colored)VC-7–A (except CA,
OR and NM),
VC-7-B (CA, OR and
NM)WSS-M97B 51-A1
Cooling
system stop
leak pelletsMotorcraft
Cooling
System Stop
Leak PelletsVC-6 WSS-M99B37-B6
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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1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL–3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok 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
informationto determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L SOHC V8
engine4.6L FFV SOHC V8
engine
Cubic inches 281 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane or Ethanol
(E-85)
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.041–0.047 inch
(1.04–1.20 mm)
Compression ratio 9.4:1 9.4:1
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Clock ..........................................108
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............128
Console
rear ..................................109, 117
Controls
power seat ...............................154
steering column ......................116
Coolant
checking and adding ..............284
refill capacities ................288, 307
specifications ..................309, 311
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................113
Customer Assistance ................239
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................265
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................266
Getting roadside assistance ...239
Getting the service you
need .........................................261
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................266
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................264
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................98
Defrost
rear window ..............................96
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................303
engine oil .................................279Doors
lubricant specifications ..........309
Driving under special
conditions ..................................235
through water .........................238
E
Electronic message center .......123
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................255
Emergency Flashers .................241
Emission control system ..........299
Engine ................................311–312
cleaning ...................................270
coolant .....................................284
fail-safe cooling .......................289
idle speed control ...................282
lubrication specifications ......309,
311
refill capacities ........................307
service points ..........................277
starting after a collision .........241
Engine block heater .................226
Engine oil ..................................279
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................279
checking and adding ..............279
dipstick ....................................279
filter, specifications ........281, 306
recommendations ...................281
refill capacities ........................307
specifications ..................309, 311
Exhaust fumes ..........................226
F
Fail safe cooling ........................289
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....290
Floor mats .................................133
Fluid capacities .........................307
Foglamps .....................................99
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................97
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................102
daytime running light ...............98
fog lamps ...................................99
headlamps .................................97
headlamps, flash to pass ..........98
instrument panel, dimming .....99
interior lamps .................101–103
replacing bulbs .......................103
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................101
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........227
Load limits .................................212
Locks
childproof ................................137
doors ........................................136
Lubricant specifications ...309, 311
Lug nuts ....................................255
Lumbar support, seats .............154
M
Message center .........................123
english/metric button .............127
system check button ..............126
warning messages ...................130
Mirrors .......................................112
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................112
fold away .................................113
heated ......................................113
programmable memory ..........141
side view mirrors (power) .....112
Moon roof ..................................118Motorcraft parts ........273, 290, 306
N
Navigation system .......................30
cd functions ..............................47
destination mode ......................71
DVD location .............................91
map mode .................................51
quick start .................................32
radio functions ..........................39
O
Octane rating ............................295
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................279
P
Parking brake ............................228
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....306
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................160
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................113
Power adjustable foot pedals ...113
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................245
Power door locks ......................136
Power mirrors ...........................112
Power point ...............................109
Power steering ..........................230
fluid, checking and adding ....302
fluid, refill capacity ................307
fluid, specifications .................309
Power trunk ......................133–134
Power Windows .........................110
R
Radio ................................15, 18, 24
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