Fluid change LINCOLN AVIATOR 2004 User Guide

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Front axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4/AWD
vehicles1.3L (1.4
quarts)
Rear axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantConventional
Axle1.7L (3.5 pints)
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.0L (4.2
quarts)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked by a qualified
technician.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
4Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C153±H and the API Certification mark.
Maintenance and Specifications
313

ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Automatic
transmission
1
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Rear axles75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W90 Ð
Front axle
(AWD)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Transfer case
(AWD)Motorcraft
MERCONt
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Transfer case
Front Output
Slip ShaftMotorcraft
Premium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C or XG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Ultra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZCÐ32±A WSB-M8B16±A2
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Maintenance and Specifications
315

change oil soon warning,
message center .......................276
checking and adding ..............276
dipstick ....................................276
filter, specifications ........278, 311
recommendations ...................278
refill capacities ........................312
specifications ..................314, 316
Exhaust fumes ..........................196
F
Fail safe cooling ........................284
Floor mats .................................133
Fluid capacities .........................312
Foglamps .....................................82
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................213
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................203
Fuel ............................................285
calculating fuel
economy ..........................121, 289
cap ...........................................287
capacity ...................................312
choosing the right fuel ...........288
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................292
detergent in fuel .....................289
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................285, 287, 289
filter, specifications ........289, 311
fuel pump shut-off switch .....232
improving fuel economy ........289
octane rating ...................288, 316
quality ......................................288
running out of fuel .................289
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................285
Fuses ..................................233±234G
Garage Door Opener (see
Homelink wireless control
system) ......................................114
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............287
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................289
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................224
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................224
H
Hazard flashers .........................232
Head restraints .........................153
Headlamps ...................................82
aiming ........................................85
autolamp system .......................82
bulb specifications ....................88
daytime running lights .............84
flash to pass ..............................85
high beam .................................84
replacing bulbs .........................90
turning on and off ....................82
HomeLink universal
transceiver
(see Garage door opener) .......118
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................114
I
Ignition ...............................193, 316
Index
326

Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................184
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................294
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................269
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .85
J
Jack ....................................243, 245
positioning .......................243, 247
storage .............................243, 245
Jump-starting your vehicle ......251
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors ..145
programming entry code .......143
Keys ...................................146±148
positions of the ignition .........193
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................82
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................88
daytime running light ...............84
fog lamps ...................................82
headlamps .................................82
headlamps, flash to pass ..........85
instrument panel, dimming .....85
interior lamps .....................87, 89
replacing
bulbs ..................88, 90, 92, 94±95
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................87
Liftgate ..............................133, 139Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........198
Load limits .................................221
Loading instructions .................224
Locks
childproof ................................137
doors ........................................136
Lubricant specifications ...314, 316
Luggage rack .............................134
Lumbar support, seats .............153
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................312
lubricant specifications ..........316
Message center .................118±119
english/metric button .............123
system check button ..............123
warning messages ...................126
Mirrors .................................99, 105
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................105
fold away .................................107
heated ......................................107
programmable memory ..........139
side view mirrors (power) ....106,
108
Moon roof ..................................100
Motorcraft parts ................289, 311
N
Navigation system .......................26
cd functions ..............................42
destination mode ......................55
DVD location .............................77
map mode .................................46
quick start .................................28
Index
327