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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, read the followingmaintenance recommendations to make sureyour vehicle stays in good operatingcondition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles andtheir components for reliable, regular driving.Under various conditions, long-term storagemay lead to degraded engine performanceor failure unless you use specific precautionsto preserve engine components.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly to removedirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exteriorsurfaces, rear-wheel housing and theunderside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessary whenyou wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches with alight grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oil containscontaminates which may cause enginedamage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift throughall the gears while the engine is running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of the fuelpump nozzle.
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Motorcraft part numberComponent
FA-1912Air filter element.
FL-910-SOil filter.
BXT-94RH7-730Battery.
SP-537Spark plugs.
FP-71Cabin air filter.
WW-2200 (driver side)Windshield wiper blade.WW-1900 (passenger side)
We recommend Motorcraft® replacement parts available at your Lincoln dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These partsmeet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance,emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 504).
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.0L
Motorcraft part numberComponent
FA-1912Air filter element
FL-2062Oil filter
BXT-94RH7-730Battery
SP-542Spark plugs
FP-71Cabin air filter
WW-2200 (driver side)Windshield wiper bladeWW-1900 (passenger side)
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Lincoln dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These partsmeet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance,emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 504).
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L
Capacities
WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should servicethe air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Item
5.7 qt (5.4 L)Engine oil (with oil filter).
8.5 qt (8 L)Engine coolant.
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoirBrake fluid.
16.0–20.8 fl oz (473–615 ml)Rear differential fluid (All Wheel Drive).
15.2 fl oz (450 ml)1Power Transfer Unit fluid (All Wheel Drive).
9.0 qt (8.5 L)2Automatic transmission fluid.
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid.
16.5 gal (62.5 L)Fuel tank (Front Wheel Drive).
18.0 gal (68.1 L)Fuel tank (All Wheel Drive).
22 oz (0.62 kg)A/C refrigerant (U.S. and Canada).
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CapacityItem
6.0 qt (5.7 L)Engine oil (with oil filter).
11.4 qt (10.8 L)Engine coolant (Front Wheel Drive).
11.5 qt (10.9 L)Engine coolant (All Wheel Drive).
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoirBrake fluid.
16.0–20.8 fl oz (473–615 ml)Rear differential fluid (All Wheel Drive).
15.2 fl oz (450 ml)1Power Transfer Unit fluid (All Wheel Drive).
11.6 qt (11 L)2Automatic transmission fluid.
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid.
18.0 gal (68.1 L)Fuel tank (Front Wheel Drive).
18.0 gal (68.1 L)Fuel tank (All Wheel Drive).
18 oz (0.51 kg)A/C refrigerant (U.S. and Canada).
20 oz (0.567 kg)A/C refrigerant (Mexico).
5.24 fl oz (155 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
1 Contact an authorized dealer for fluid level checking and filling.2 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (All-Wheel Drive only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 303).
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Other Maintenance Items 1
Replace cabin air filter.Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace Fuel Filter (3.0L All-Wheel Drive only).Every 40,000 mi(64,000 km)
Change engine coolant. 2At 100,000 mi (160,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 100,000 mi(160,000 km)Inspect accessory drive belt or belts. 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)Replace accessory drive belt or belts. 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance
for the interval.2 Initial replacement at six years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or 50,000 mi (80,000 km).3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.4 If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated. Ifyou operate your vehicle occasionally underany of these conditions, it is not necessaryto perform the extra maintenance. Forspecific recommendations, see yourdealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the followingtables when specified or within 3,000 mi(4,800 km) of the message appearing in theinformation display prompting you to changeyour oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has not comeon, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi(48,000 km) (for example, the IntelligentOil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filterreplacement.
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