2006 LINCOLN ZEPHYR steering

OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel near
the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Transmission fluid dipstick
5. Battery
6. Power distribution box
7. Air filter assembly
8. Coolant bleed valve
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Engine oil filler cap
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
• NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
• The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H (hot) area.
• The symbol will illuminate.
• The symbol will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
• The engine power will be limited.
• The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to
increase.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If the
indicator is on, refer to the
description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the
Instrument Cluster chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
• First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
• Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service
interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON
AT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
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equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid All Fill between Min
and Max on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change) 1
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada) All 6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Fuel tank N/A All 17.5 gallons
(66.2L)
Power steering
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON
AT F All Between MIN
and MAX on
reservoir
Engine coolant 2
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored) All 9.72 quarts
(9.2L)
Transmission
fluid Premium
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid 6–speed
automatic
transaxle 7.4 quarts
(7.0L) 3
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Item Ford part
name Ford part
number Ford
specification
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored) VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM),
VC-7-B (CA, OR
and NM) WSS-M97B51–A1
Cooling system
stop leak pellets Motorcraft
Cooling System
Stop Leak
Pellets VC-6 WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 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
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock Lubricant XL-1 none
Power steering
fluid Motorcraft
MERCON
AT F XT-2-QDX MERCON

Automatic
transaxle fluid Motorcraft
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid XT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A
Windshield
washer fluid Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2
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Clock ............................................48
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................65
Console
overhead ....................................48
Controls
power seat .................................96
steering column ........................56
Coolant
checking and adding ..............220
refill capacities ................224, 241
specifications ..................242, 244
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................53
Cupholder(s) .............................102
Customer Assistance ................175
Ford Extended Service Plan ...200
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............201
Getting roadside assistance ...175
Getting the service you need ..196
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................201
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................199
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................30
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid .237
engine oil .................................214
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........242
Driving under special
conditions ..................................174
through water .........................174 E
Electronic message center .........63
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................190
Emission control system ..........234
Engine ........................................244
cleaning ...................................205
coolant .....................................220
fail-safe cooling .......................225
idle speed control ...................218
lubrication specifications ......242,
244
refill capacities ........................241
service points ..........................212
starting after a collision .........177
Engine block heater .................167
Engine oil ..................................214
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................214
checking and adding ..............214
dipstick ....................................214
filter, specifications ........217, 240
recommendations ...................217
refill capacities ........................241
specifications ..................242, 244
Exhaust fumes ..........................167
F
Fail safe cooling ........................225
Fluid capacities .........................241
Foglamps .....................................30
Fuel ............................................226
calculating fuel economy ..64, 231
cap ...........................................228
capacity ...................................241
choosing the right fuel ...........229
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daytime running light ...............30
fog lamps ...................................30
headlamps .................................29
headlamps, flash to pass ..........31
instrument panel, dimming .....31
interior lamps ...........................33
replacing bulbs .........................35
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................33
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........168
Load limits .................................157
Locks
autolock .....................................86
childproof ..................................76
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...242, 244
Lug nuts ....................................189
Lumbar support, seats ...............98
M
Message center ...........................63
english/metric button ...............68
system check button ................67
warning messages .....................68
Mirrors .........................................52
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................52
heated ........................................53
programmable memory ............80
side view mirrors (power) .......52
Moon roof ..............................57, 79
Motorcraft parts ........208, 226, 240
N
Navigation system .......................21
O
Octane rating ............................230 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................214
P
Parking brake ............................169
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....240
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................104
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................181
Power door locks ........................74
Power mirrors .............................52
Power point .................................49
Power steering ..........................171
fluid, checking and adding ....236
fluid, refill capacity ................241
fluid, specifications .........242, 244
Power Windows ...........................50
R
Relays ........................................177
Remote entry system ...........77, 79
illuminated entry ................82–83
locking/unlocking doors ...........79
opening the trunk .....................80
panic alarm ...............................80
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................82
replacing the batteries .............81
Roadside assistance ..................175
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........115
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................102, 106–110
Safety Canopy ...........................125
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