LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1998 Owners Manual

ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L engine
Cubic inches 281
Horsepower-single exhaust
1200 @ 4250 rpm
Horsepower-single exhaust2205 @ 4250 rpm
Horsepower-dual exhaust1215 @ 4500 rpm
Horsepower-dual exhaust2220 @ 4500 rpm
Torque-single exhaust1265 lbs. ft. @ 3000 rpm
Torque-single exhaust2280 lbs. ft. @ 3000 rpm
Torque-dual exhaust1275 lbs. ft. @ 3000 rpm
Torque-dual exhaust2290 lbs. ft. @ 3500 rpm
Required fuel grade Refer to9Octane
recommendations9in the
Maintenance and Carechapter
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.0:1
1Vehicles sold in California, New
York, Massachusetts and
Connecticut only.
2Vehicles sold outside California,
New York, Massachusetts and
Connecticut.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5 469 (215.3)
(2) Overall width 1 987 (78.2)
(3) Overall height 1 472 (58.0)
(4) Wheelbase 2 990 (117.7)
(5) Track - Front 1 611 (63.4)
(5) Track - Rear 1 659 (65.3)
Capacities and specifications
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Capacities and specifications
183

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety compliance label
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration Regulations
require that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the front door latch
pillar on the driver's side.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
is attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number (the last eight
numbers of the vehicle
identification number) is stamped
on the engine block, transmission,
frame and transfer case (if so
equipped).
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
UTC
ÑFOHT-15294A10-GA
MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE
XX XXXKG/XXXXLB
TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB
PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
AIR BAG
Capacities and specifications
184

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect that could cause a crash,
or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying Ford Motor
Company.
If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you,
your dealer or Ford Motor
Company.
To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1±800±424±9393
(202±366±0123 in the Washington
D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street
Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle
safety from the Hotline.
Reporting safety defects
185

Aiming headlamps ....................169
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................76
and child safety seats ..............78
description ................................77
disposal ......................................81
indicator light ...........................80
passenger air bag .....................79
Air suspension
description ..............................102
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)#$description
Battery .......................................149
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............138
Brakes ..........................................96
anti-lock .....................................96
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................97
fluid, checking and adding ....138
traction control .........................99
Brake-shift interlock .................103
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................166
headlamps ...............................167
specifications ..........................171
Changing a tire .........................122
Child safety seats ........................84
Childproof locks ..........................51
Chime
headlamps on ............................13
Cleaning your vehicle ...............172
engine compartment ..............173
fabric ........................................175
instrument panel ....................175
plastic parts ............................174
safety belts ..............................176
tail lamps .................................175
washing ....................................172
waxing .....................................172
wheels ......................................173
windows ..................................178Climate control system
automatic temperature
control ..............26,27,28,29,32,33
Clock ............................................34
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................19
set zone adjustment .................18
Controls .......................................52
Daytime running light system ...25
Defrost
rear window ..............................34
Emission control system ..........163
Engine
service points ..........................134
Engine block heater ...................93
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............140
disposal ....................................142
refill capacities ........................142
Engine oil ...........................135,137
changing oil and oil filter .......137
checking and adding .......135,136
Exhaust fumes ............................94
Fail safe cooling ........................143
Floor mats ...................................53
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......162
improving fuel economy ........113
octane rating ...........................161
quality ......................................161
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................158
Fuel gauge ...................................14
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......114
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................117
power distribution box ...........120
Fuses ...................................115,116
Gauges, Mechanical ....................14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
Hazard flashers .........................114
Index
186

Headlamps ...................................24
autolamp system .......................24
flashing ......................................26
high beam .................................25
Heating ........................................26
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................133
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........35
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior .24
Jump-starting
your vehicle ........................126,128
attaching cables ......................127
disconnecting cables ..............128
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................57
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
Lamps
interior lamps .........................171
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
low coolant ................................10
oil pressure ...............................10
safety belt ...................................8
service engine soon .................6,7
traction control system ............10
turn signal indicator ...................9
Lubricant specifications ...........181
Message center ...........................16
reset button ..............................17
select button .............................17
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................47
cleaning ...................................178heated ........................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Moon roof ....................................46
Odometer .....................................14
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................55
Parking brake ..............................98
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....179
Power door locks ........................49
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....145
Refill capacities for fluids ........180
Relays ........................................115
Remote entry system .................53
illuminated entry ......................57
locking/unlocking doors ......53,54
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................56
replacing the batteries .............55
Reporting safety defects ..........185
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................71,72
extension assembly ..................74
for children ...............................81
lap and shoulder belts .............70
maintenance ..............................75
proper use .................................68
warning light and chime .....13,75
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....89
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................85
in rear seat ................................88
tether anchorage hardware .....89
Seats ............................................64
adjusting the seat, manual .......67
adjusting the seat, power ...64,66
head restraints ..........................64
heated seats ..............................66
lumbar support .........................67
Servicing your vehicle ..............131
Index
187

precautions when servicing ...131
Speed control ..............................37
canceling a set speed ...............40
indicator light ...........................41
resuming a set speed ...............41
tap up/tap down ..................39,40
turning off .................................38
Speed sensitive steering ..........102
Speedometer ...............................15
Starting your vehicle ........90,91,93
Steering, power .........................101
Tilt steering wheel ......................36
Tires ....................................152,155
changing ..................................123
checking the pressure ............155
replacing ..................................157
rotating ....................................155
snow tires and chains ............157
treadwear ................................153
Trailer towing
tips ...........................................111
Transmission .............................146
automatic operation .......103,104,
105,106,107
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................146Trunk
using the remote entry
system to open ....................48,55
Turn signal
lever ...........................................36
Universal transmitter ..................42
erasing channels .......................46
operating ...................................45
programming .............................43
Vehicle dimensions ...................182
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................184
Vehicle loading ..........................107
Ventilating your vehicle .............95
Warning chimes .............................6
Windows
accessory delay .........................49
power windows, operating .......49
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................151
operation ...................................37
Wrecker towing .........................129
Index
188

Recommended fuel Refer to9Octane recommendations9in the
Maintenance and carechapter
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with
filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF (part# XT-5-QM), Ford
Specification WSS-M2C202-B
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Safety Compliance
Certification Label located on the front
face of the driver's door jamb
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel
Coolant capacity 13.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line in reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F
Ensure correct automatic
transmission fluid is used for a
specific application. Check the
container to verify the fluid is
MERCONtand/or MERCON Vt
approved. Some fluids have been
approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV
requirements and will be labeled as
such. Fluids labeled as meeting
only MERCONtor only MERCONt
V requirements must not be used
interchangeably. DO NOT mix
MERCONtand MERCONtV.
Transmission fluid requirements
are indicated on the dipstick or on
the dipstick handle. Refer to your
ªService Guideº to determine the
correct service interval.
Filling station information
192