2015 LINCOLN MKT towing

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers); perform the 30000 mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the
engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus).
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change manual transmission fluid.
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EXCEPTIONS
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed
below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance:Rear axles and power take-off
(PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped with
Ford-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluid
unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods of trailer towing with outside
temperatures above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open throttle for long
periods above 45 mph (72 km/h), non-synthetic rear axle fluids should
be changed every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or three months,
whichever comes first. This interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification
WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add friction
modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok rear axles (seeTechnical specificationsin theCapacities
and Specificationschapter for details).
Police/Taxi/Livery vehicle axle maintenance:Change rear axle fluid
every 100000 miles (160000 kilometers). Rear axle fluid change may be
waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number FITZ-19580-B or
equivalent. Add four ounces (118 mL) of additive friction modifier XL-3
(EST-M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear
axles. The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been
submerged in water.
California fuel filter replacement:If the vehicle is registered in
California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, urges you to have all
recommended maintenance services performed at the specified intervals
and to record all vehicle service.
Class A Motorhome:Change brake fluid every two years.
Hot climate oil change intervals:Vehicles operating in the Middle
East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with similar climates
using an American Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline
Engines (Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal oil
change interval is 5000 miles (8000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not available, then the oil change
service interval is 3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
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System settings .........................434
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......132, 443
Text messaging .........................415
Third-row power fold seat .......157
Tilt steering wheel ......................86
Tires ...........................329–330, 350
alignment ................................343
care ..........................................329
changing ..........................350, 352
checking the pressure ............339
inflating ...................................337
label .........................................336
replacing ..................................341
rotating ....................................344
safety practices .......................343
sidewall information ...............332
snow tires and chains ............344
spare tire .................................350
terminology .............................331
tire grades ...............................330
treadwear ........................330, 339
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................443
Towing .......................252, 259–260
recreational towing .................260
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............256
trailer towing ..........................252
wrecker ....................................259
Traction control ........................201
Traffic preferences ...................450
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................256
Trailer sway control ..................253Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............361
lubricant specifications ..........361
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....190
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................301–302
Turn signal ................................100
U
USB port ............................377, 405
V
Vehicle health report ................429
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................366
Vehicle loading ..........................244
Ventilating your vehicle ...........175
Voice recognition ......................386
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....110
Washer fluid ......................306–307
Water, Driving through .............263
Windows
power .......................................102
rear wiper/washer .....................92
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................91
checking and adding
fluid ..................................306–307
replacing wiper blades ...309–310
Wrecker towing .........................259
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