2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR transmission oil

Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
Traction controlactive:Flashes
when the Traction controlsystem
is active. If the light remains on,
have the system serviced
immediately, refer to theDriving
chapter for more information.
O/D off:Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned OFF,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage
may occur.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Turn signal chime (if equipped):Sounds when the turn signal lever
has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is
driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile).
O/D
OFF
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PARK AID ON/OFF.Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse)
and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is enabled or disabled. Refer
toReverse Sensing System (Park Aid)in this section to enable.
CHECK COMPASS MODULE.Displayed when the compass is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW WASHER FLUID.Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than
one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer toWindshield
washer fluidin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL.Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is
5 percent or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE
OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and
according to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLY
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform the
following:
1. Press and hold the RESET
control for 2 seconds and release.
Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE
XXX% HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL”
is displayed.
2. Press and hold the RESET
control for 3 seconds and release.
Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE
START VALUE SET TO XXX%” is
displayed.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed
floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the
brake pedals.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Air filter assembly
6. Engine oil dipstick (access behind air tube)
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Power distribution box
10. Battery
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•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.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Engine oil 6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
3
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Automatic transmission
fluid (4R75E)13.9 quarts
(13.2L)
4
Motorcraft MERCON
V
AT F
5
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Rear axle fluid
8
4.50-4.75 pints
(2.1-2.3L)
7
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantX Y-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
4.50-4.75 pints
(2.1-2.3L)
6,7
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
Lubricant (limousine)XY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank19.0 gallons
(71.9L)——
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 the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Use 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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Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............130
Console
rear ..................................111, 118
Controls
power seat ...............................156
steering column ......................117
Coolant
checking and adding ..............285
refill capacities ................289, 309
specifications ..........................309
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................114
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 .................................267
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................265
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................98
Defrost
rear window ..............................96
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................304
engine oil .................................280
Driving under special
conditions ..................................235
through water .........................238E
Electronic message center .......124
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................255
Emergency Flashers .................241
Emission control system ..........301
Engine ........................................312
cleaning ...................................271
coolant .....................................285
fail-safe cooling .......................290
idle speed control ...................283
lubrication specifications .......309
refill capacities ........................309
service points ..........................278
starting after a collision .........241
Engine block heater .................226
Engine oil ..................................280
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................280
checking and adding ..............280
dipstick ....................................280
filter, specifications ........282, 307
recommendations ...................282
refill capacities ........................309
specifications ..........................309
Exhaust fumes ..........................226
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....291
Floor mats .................................134
Fluid capacities .........................309
Foglamps .....................................98
Fuel ............................................291
calculating fuel
economy ..........................126, 297
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