2008 LINCOLN MARK LT maintenance

Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford specification
Fuel tank
(6.5’ box)27.0 gallons
(102.2L) Standard
35.7 gallons
(135.1L) Optional——
1Use 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.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated
for life. These lubricants do not need to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service
is required or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be
changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the axle to 1/4-9/16 inch (6-14 mm) below the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A, for complete fill of 9.75 inch Traction-Lok axles.5Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling system, actual refill capacities
will vary based on vehicle application and transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size,
cooling lines, auxiliary cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should
be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.6Automatic transmissions that require MERCONV should only use MERCONV fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCON/MERCONV. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid
may cause transmission damage. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the
correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission
damage.7Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transfer case to the bottom of the filler hole
with the vehicle on a level surface.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 330
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap
10.040–0.050 inch (1.02–1.28mm)
Compression ratio 9.85:1
1The spark plug gap can not be adjusted.
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Engine drivebelt routing
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Four-speed automatic (4R75E) Q
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A
Accessory delay ..........................89
Air cleaner filter ...............308–310
Air conditioning ..........................68
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................155–156
and child safety seats ............158
description ..............................156
disposal ....................................160
driver airbag ....................156, 158
indicator light .........................159
operation .........................156, 158
passenger airbag .............156, 158
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................287
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................215
Anti-theft system ......................131
arming the system ..................132
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 23
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................221
fluid, adding ............................305
fluid, checking ........................305
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specification ..................311
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....31
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........311
refill capacities ........................311
traction lok ..............................218
B
Battery .......................................285acid, treating emergencies .....285
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................285
replacement, specifications ...310
servicing ..................................285
Belt-Minder.............................150
deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder...........................153
Booster seats .............................164
Brakes ........................................215
anti-lock ...................................215
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................215
fluid, checking and adding ....305
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specifications .................311
lubricant specifications ..........311
parking ....................................216
shift interlock ..........................219
Bulbs ............................................77
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....311
Cargo cage .................................112
Cargo management system ......114
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................247
Child safety restraints ..............164
child safety belts ....................164
Child safety seats ......................167
attaching with tether straps ..171
in front seat ............................169
in rear seat ..............................169
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................164
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............273
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filter, specifications ........284, 310
recommendations ...................284
refill capacities ........................311
specifications ..........................311
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................213
F
Fail safe cooling ........................292
Family entertainment system ....38
Floor mats .................................110
Fluid capacities .........................311
Foglamps .....................................72
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......228
driving off road .......................230
electronic shift ........................229
indicator light .........................228
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................218
Fuel ............................................293
calculating fuel
economy ..........................104, 298
cap ...........................................295
capacity ...................................311
choosing the right fuel ...........296
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................301
detergent in fuel .....................297
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................293, 295, 298
filter, specifications ........293, 310
fuel pump shut-off switch .....239
improving fuel economy ........298
octane rating ...........297, 314–315
quality ......................................297
running out of fuel .................297
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................293
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......239Fuses ..................................240–241
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............295
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................298
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................239
Head restraints .................134, 138
Headlamps ...................................72
aiming ........................................74
autolamp system .......................72
bulb specifications ....................77
daytime running lights .............73
flash to pass ..............................73
high beam .................................73
replacing bulbs .........................78
turning on and off ....................72
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................68
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................98
Hood ..........................................279
How to get going ........................19
I
Ignition .......................210, 314–315
Illuminated visor mirror .............83
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................167
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................303
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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................142
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................241
Power door locks ......................120
Power mirrors .............................91
Power point .................................86
Power steering ..........................217
fluid, checking and adding ....304
fluid, refill capacity ................311
fluid, specifications .................311
Power Windows ...........................88
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................218
R
Radio ......................................19, 23
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................38
Rear video camera ....................226
Relays ........................................240
Remote entry system ...............123
illuminated entry ....................128
locking/unlocking
doors ................................123–124
panic alarm .............................125
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................127
replacing the batteries ...........126
Reverse sensing system ...........224
Roadside assistance ..................237
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........155Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........140, 144–147, 149
Safety defects, reporting ..269–270
Safety restraints ........140, 144–149
Belt-Minder...........................150
Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ...........153
extension assembly ................154
for adults .........................145–147
for children .....................163–164
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................142
safety belt maintenance .........155
warning light and
chime ...............................149–150
Safety seats for children ..........167
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................315
Satellite Radio Information ........36
Seats ..........................................134
child safety seats ....................167
heated ................................68, 138
memory seat ...................125, 137
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................131–132
Servicing your vehicle ..............278
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................25
Snowplowing .........................8, 236
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........250
Spark plugs,
specifications .............310, 314–315
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
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