2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL automatic transmission

Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 323).
D.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 324).
E.
Engine compartment fuse box.
See Fuses (page 287).
F.
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 330).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick.
See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check (page 319).
H.
Washer fluid reservoir.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 323).
I.
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Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 314).
A.
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 312).
B.
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 312).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 323).
D.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 324).
E.
Engine compartment fuse box.
See Fuses (page 287).
F.
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 330).
G.
Automatic transmission dipstick.
See Automatic Transmission (page 187).
H.
Washer fluid reservoir.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 323).
I.
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You may notice a reduction in vehicle speed
caused by reduced engine power. In order
to manage the engine coolant temperature.
Your vehicle may enter this mode if certain
high-temperature and high-load conditions
take place. The amount of speed reduction
depends on vehicle loading, grade and
ambient temperature. If this occurs, there is
no need to pull off the road. You can
continue to drive your vehicle.
The air conditioning may automatically turn
on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant temperature
decreases to the normal operating
temperature, the air conditioning turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves fully
into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine soon
messages appear in your information display,
do the following:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P). 2. Leave the engine running until the
coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. After
several minutes, if the temperature does
not drop, follow the remaining steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
6F50/6F55 Transmission
(If Equipped) WARNINGS
The dipstick cap and surrounding
components may be hot, use gloves.
Use gloves when moving the air filter
assembly. Components will be hot. Note:
Automatic transmission fluid expands
when warmed. To obtain an accurate fluid
check, drive your vehicle until you warm it
up, approximately
20 mi (30 km). If you
operate your vehicle for an extended period
at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, switch your
vehicle off until it reaches normal operating
temperatures to allow the fluid to cool before
checking. Depending on vehicle use, cooling
times could take up to 30 minutes or longer.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission does
not consume fluid. However, you should
check the fluid level if the transmission is not
working properly. For example, if the
transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of a fluid leak.
1. Drive your vehicle 20 mi (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating temperature.
2. Park your vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
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High fluid level
If the fluid level is above the MAX range of
the dipstick, remove fluid to reach the
hashmark level.
Note:
Fluid level above the MAX level may
cause shift or engagement concerns or
possible damage. An overheating condition
can cause high fluid levels. If you operate
your vehicle for an extended period at high
speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or
pulling a trailer, you should switch your
vehicle off until your vehicle reaches normal
operating temperatures. Depending on
vehicle use, cooling times could take up to
30 minutes or longer. Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid
Levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the
correct type is used. The type of fluid used
is normally indicated on the dipstick and in
the Technical Specifications section in this
chapter.Note:
An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift or engagement
concerns or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid
additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The
use of these materials may affect
transmission operation and result in damage
to internal transmission components.
Reinstall the air filter assembly. After you
check the fluid level and adjust as necessary,
do the following:
1. Switch the engine off.
2. Loosen the clamp holding the air filter assembly to the rubber hose.
3. Seat the air filter assembly back into the
grommets by pushing down on the air
filter assembly.
4. Tighten the clamp.
5. Install and tighten the two bolts that attach the air filter assembly to the front
of the vehicle.
6. Install the bolt cover.
7. Reinstall the harness retaining clip into the front of the air filter assembly.
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TRANSMISSION CODE
DESIGNATION The transmission code is on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The
following table shows the transmission code
along with the transmission description.
Code
Description
6
Six-speed automatic transmission 6F35
J
Six-speed automatic transmission 6F50
C
Six-speed automatic transmission 6F55
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.7L ECOBOOST™
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high \
pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigeran\
t system can cause personal injury.
Capacity
Item
6.0 qt (5.7 L)
Engine oil (with oil filter).
10.9 qt (10.3 L)
Engine coolant (Front Wheel Drive).
11.0 qt (10.4 L)
Engine coolant (All Wheel Drive).
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid.
16.0–20.8 fl oz (473–615 ml)
Rear differential fluid (All Wheel Drive).
15.2 fl oz (450 ml)*
Power Transfer Unit fluid (All Wheel Drive).
11.6 qt (11 L)
**
Automatic transmission fluid.
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid.
18.0 gal (68.1 L)
Fuel tank.
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Specification
Name
XY-75W140-QL WSL-M2C192-A
Power Transfer Unit fluid (All Wheel Drive) (Canada):
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
CXY-75W140-1L
WSS-M2C938-A
Automatic transmission fluid (U.S. and Mexico):
MERCON LV
Motorcraft® MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-10-QLVC
WSS-M2C938-A
Automatic transmission fluid (Canada):
MERCON LV
Motorcraft® MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
CXT-10-LV12
WSS-M14P19-A
Windshield washer fluid (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant
ZC-32-B2
WSS-M14P19-A
Windshield washer fluid (Canada):
Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid
CXC-37-(A, B, D, F)
WSH-M17B19-A
A/C refrigerant (U.S.):
Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant
YN-19
WSH-M17B19-A
A/C refrigerant (Canada):
Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant
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Specification
Name
MXL-1
If you use oil and fluids that do not meet the
defined specification and viscosity grade,
this may lead to:
• Component damage which is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for
your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not available,
use motor oils of the recommended viscosity
grade that meet API SN requirements and
display the API Certification Mark for gasoline
engines. Do not use oil labeled with API SN
service category unless the label also
displays the API certification mark. An oil that displays this symbol conforms to
current engine, emission system and fuel
economy performance standards of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).Do not use supplemental engine oil additives
because they are unnecessary and could
lead to engine damage that may not be
covered by your vehicle warranty.
Note:
Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other materials
may result in brake system damage and
possible failure.
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON LV transmission fluid should only
use MERCON LV transmission fluid. The use
of any other fluid may cause transmission
damage.
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