Maintenance LINCOLN AVIATOR 2004 Manual PDF

ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L DOHC V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Required fuel 91 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 4910 (193.3)
(2) Vehicle width (body) 1877 (73.9)
(3) Vehicle width (including
mirrors)2132 (83.9)
(4) Maximum height* 1813.4 (71.4)
(5) Wheelbase 2889 (113.7)
(6) Track width, front 1547 (60.9)
(6) Track width, rear 1554 (61.2)
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* P245 tire with roof rack
2
6
3
4
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label may be located.
The Certification label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver's side.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle each code represents.
TRUCK APPLICATION:
Code Transmission Description
Manual transmission
M Manual 5±speed overdrive (Mazda R2)
C Manual 5±speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5±speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6±speed ZF
Automatic transmission
U Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4±speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5±speed overdrive (5R55S)
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PASSENGER CAR APPLICATION:
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R 5±speed overdrive (MTX75)
W 5±speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
E 4±speed overdrive (4FE)
J 3±speed (Mazda)
L 4±speed overdrive (AX4S)
P 4±speed overdrive (4F20E)
X 4±speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y 4±speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
5 5±speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U 4±speed overdrive (4R70W)
A 5±speed overdrive (5R55N)
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................197
Accessory delay ........................105
AdvanceTrac ..............................199
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................174, 178
and child safety seats ............176
description ......................174, 178
disposal ....................................181
driver air bag ..................176, 179
indicator light .........................180
operation .........................176, 179
passenger air bag ...........176, 179
side air bag ..............................178
Air cleaner filter .......................311
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................211
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................281
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................197±198
Anti-theft system ......................149
arming the system ..................150
disarming a triggered
system .....................................151
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................206
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
fluid, specification ..................316
Auxiliary power point ...............101
Axle
lubricant specifications ..314, 316refill capacities ........................312
B
Battery .......................................279
acid, treating emergencies .....279
jumping a disabled battery ....251
maintenance-free ....................279
replacement, specifications ...311
servicing ..................................279
BeltMinder .................................170
Brakes ........................................196
anti-lock ...........................197±198
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................198
fluid, checking and adding ....296
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
fluid, specifications .........314, 316
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
parking ....................................198
shift interlock ..........................204
Bulbs ............................................88
C
Calculating load ........................224
Capacities for refilling fluids ....312
Cargo cover ...............................135
Cassette tape player ...................21
CD-single premium .....................16
Cell phone use ..........................131
Certification Label ....................318
Changing a tire .........................243
Child safety restraints ..............182
child safety belts ....................182
Child safety seats ......................184
attaching with tether straps ..188
in front seat ............................186
in rear seat ..............................186
Index
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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
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radio functions ..........................34
O
Octane rating ............................288
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................276
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................139
Parking brake ............................198
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....311
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................108
Power adjustable foot pedals ...108
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................238
Power door locks ......................136
Power mirrors ...........................106
Power point ...............................101
Power steering ..................202±203
fluid, checking and adding ....295
fluid, refill capacity ................312
fluid, specifications .........314, 316
Power Windows .........................102
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................203
R
Radio ......................................16, 21
Rear Park Assist .......................209
Rear window defroster ...............81
Relays ................................233, 242
Remote entry system .......137, 139
illuminated entry ....................142locking/unlocking
doors ................................136, 138
opening the trunk ...................139
panic alarm .............................139
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................141
replacing the batteries ...........140
Roadside assistance ..................231
Roof rack ...................................134
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........173
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................165±167, 169
Safety Canopy ...........................179
Safety defects, reporting ..........265
Safety restraints ................165±169
belt minder .............................170
extension assembly ................173
for adults .........................166±167
for children .....................181±182
safety belt maintenance .........173
warning light and chime ........169
Safety seats for children ..........184
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............165
Seats ..........................................153
child safety seats ....................184
climate control ........................157
easy access/easyout feature ..156
memory seat ...................139, 156
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................146±148
Servicing your vehicle ..............272
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................311, 316
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Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................314, 316
Speed control ............................109
Starting your vehicle ........193±195
jump starting ..........................251
Steering
speed sensitive .......................203
Steering wheel
controls ....................................111
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................216
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................299
Roadside Emergencies ...........243
Warning Displays ......................14
Tires ...........................243, 296±297
changing ..................243, 247, 250
replacing ..................................247
snow tires and chains ............310
spare tire .................243, 245±246
tire grades ...............................297
treadwear ................................297
Towing .......................................225
recreational towing .................230
trailer towing ..........................225
wrecker ....................................256Transmission .............................204
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....204
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............312
lubricant specifications ..314, 316
Trunk .........................................139
Turn signal ..................................87
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................316
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................318
Vehicle loading ..........................221
Ventilating your vehicle ...........196
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................275
Water, Driving through .............221
Windows
power .......................................102
rear wiper/washer .....................98
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................97
checking and adding fluid .....275
checking and cleaning ..............98
liftgate reservoir .....................275
replacing wiper blades .............98
Wrecker towing .........................256
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