2017 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and per\
form services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change the PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See Axle and PTU Mainte\
nance under Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and per\
form services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change the PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See Axle and PTU Mainte\
nance under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)\
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change the PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See Axle and PTU Mainte\
nance under
Exceptions.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter chang\
es.
See Engine Oil Check (page 312).
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Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle
(AWD only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. The PTU
lube will be more likely to require a fluid
change if the vehicle has experienced
extended periods of extreme/severe duty
cycle driving. Changing or checking the PTU
lubricant is not necessary unless the unit has
been submerged in water or shows signs of
leakage. Contact your authorized dealer for
service. California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your 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.
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 3000 miles
(5000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is 1800
miles (3000 kilometers).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and
dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and cabin
air filter.
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD
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