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Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles
(160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as rotation, flat tire,
wheel removal).
Lug nut socket
size/Bolt sizeWheel lug nut torque*
ft-lb N•m
1 2x 20 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Note:Inspect the wheel pilot hole
and mounting surface prior to
installation. Remove any visible
corrosion or loose particles.
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Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
•Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln Extended Service Plan
coverage expires, you can transfer any remaining coverage to the new
owner. Whenever you sell your vehicle, prospective buyers may have a
higher degree of confidence that vehicle was properly maintained with
Lincoln ESP, thereby improving resale value.
Avoid the Rising Cost of Properly Maintaining Your Vehicle!
Lincoln Extended Service Plan also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan
that covers all scheduled maintenance, and select items that routinely
wear out. The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about
affording your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of select items that require
periodic attention for normal wear:
•Windshield wiper blades.
•Spark plugs (except in California).
•The clutch disc.
•Brake pads and linings.
•Shock absorbers.
•Belts and hoses.
•Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
Interest Free Finance Options Available
Take advantage of our interest free installment payment plan. Just a 10%
down payment will provide you with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the security and benefits Lincoln ESP
has to offer while paying over time. You are pre-approved with no credit
checks, no hassles! To learn more, call our Lincoln ESP specialists at
800-367-3377.
Lincoln ESP
P.O. Box 8072
Royal Oak, MI 48068-0039
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T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......121, 396
Text messaging .........................368
Tilt steering wheel ................79–80
Tires ...........................287–288, 308
alignment ................................301
care ..........................................287
changing ..........................308, 310
checking the pressure ............297
inflating ...................................295
label .........................................294
replacing ..................................299
rotating ....................................302
safety practices .......................301
sidewall information ...............290
snow tires and chains ............302
spare tire .................................308
terminology .............................289
tire grades ...............................288
treadwear ........................288, 297
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................396
Towing .......................214, 220–221
recreational towing .................221
trailer towing ..........................214
wrecker ....................................220
Traction control ........................175
Traffic preferences ...................403
Trailer sway control ..................215
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................260
fluid, refill capacities ..............316
lubricant specifications ..........316
Turn signal ..................................90
U
USB port ............................331, 358
V
Vehicle health report ................382
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................321
Vehicle loading ..........................206
Ventilating your vehicle ...........147
Voice recognition ......................340
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....100
Washer fluid ..............................262
Water, Driving through .............224
Windows
power .........................................93
rear wiper/washer .....................85
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................84
checking and adding fluid .....262
replacing wiper blades ...........265
Wrecker towing .........................220
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