automatic transmission LINCOLN BLACKWOOD 2003 Owner's Guide

ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission
(4R100)
2
Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)
2
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONV
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles. Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3
or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete
refill of 10.25 and 10.5 inch Traction-Lok axles.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Maintenance and Specifications
261

A
Accessory delay ..........................61
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........................111
and child safety seats ............113
description ..............................111
disposal ....................................115
driver air bag ..........................113
indicator light .........................115
operation .................................113
passenger air bag ...................113
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................116
Air cleaner filter ...............250, 255
Air conditioning ..........................41
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................227
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................140
Armrests ......................................98
Audio system (see
Radio) ........................19, 25, 28, 31
Automatic transmission ............143
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................144
fluid, adding ............................245
fluid, checking ........................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
fluid, specification ..................262
Auxiliary power point .................59
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................259, 262
refill capacities ........................256
traction lok ..............................142B
Battery .......................................225
acid, treating emergencies .....225
jumping a disabled battery ....191
maintenance-free ....................225
replacement, specifications ...255
servicing ..................................225
Bed extender ..............................73
BeltMinder .................................106
Brakes ........................................140
anti-lock ...................................140
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............140
fluid, checking and adding ....244
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
fluid, specifications .........259, 262
lubricant
specifications ..................259, 262
parking ....................................141
shift interlock ..........................143
Bulbs ............................................48
C
Calculating load ........................163
Capacities for refilling fluids ....256
Cassette tape player ...................28
CD-single premium .........19, 25, 31
Cell phone use ............................60
Certification Label ....................267
Changing a tire .........................184
Child safety restraints ..............120
child safety belts ....................120
Child safety seats ......................123
attaching with tether
straps .......................................128
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat ......................124, 127
Index
273

Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............209
exterior ....................................214
instrument panel ....................212
interior .....................................212
interior trim ............................212
plastic parts ............................211
washing ....................................208
waxing .....................................208
wheels ......................................209
wiper blades ............................211
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............41
Clutch
fluid ..........................................244
operation while driving ..........146
recommended shift speeds ....147
Compass, electronic ..............57, 61
calibration .................................58
set zone adjustment .................58
Console ........................................59
overhead ..............................55–56
Coolant
checking and adding ..............227
refill capacities ................231, 256
specifications ..................259, 262
Cruise control (see
Speed control) ............................63
Customer Assistance ................174
Ford accessories for
your vehicle ............................215
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................200
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............204
Getting roadside assistance ...174
Getting the service
you need .................................198
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................205The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................201
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............204
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................45
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................245
engine oil .................................221
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........259
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................249
Driving under special
conditions ..................146, 154, 157
sand .........................................156
snow and ice ...........................158
through water .................156, 161
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................191
Emission control system ..........241
Engine ........................................262
cleaning ...................................209
coolant .....................................227
fail-safe coolant ......................232
idle speed control ...................225
lubrication
specifications ..................259, 262
refill capacities ........................256
service points ..................218–220
starting after a collision .........175
Engine block heater .................139
Engine oil ..................................221
Index
274

I
Ignition ...............................135, 262
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) .............................123
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................242
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................212
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
J
Jack ............................................184
positioning ...............................184
storage .....................................184
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keyless entry system .................85
Keys
positions of the ignition .........135
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................44
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................48
cargo lamps ...............................46
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................44
headlamps .................................44
headlamps, flash to pass ..........45
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps .....................47–48
replacing bulbs ...................48–53Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................46
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........140
speed control ............................66
Load limits .................................161
GAWR ......................................161
GVWR ......................................161
trailer towing ..........................161
Loading instructions .................163
Locks
childproof ..................................79
Lubricant specifications ...259, 262
Lumbar support, seats ...............93
M
Manual transmission .................146
fluid capacities ........................256
lubricant specifications ..........262
reverse .....................................149
Mirrors .........................................55
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................61
fold away ...................................63
side view mirrors (power) .......62
Moon roof ....................................66
Motorcraft parts ................238, 255
O
Octane rating ............................236
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................221
P
Parking brake ............................141
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....255
Index
276

recreational towing .................169
trailer towing ..........................163
Traction-lok rear axle ...............142
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................249
Transmission
automatic operation ...............143
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................245
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................248
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
lubricant specifications ..259, 262
manual operation ....................146
Trunk ...........................................79
Turn signal ..................................46
V
Vehicle dimensions ...........262, 265Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
..........................................267
Vehicle loading
..........................161
Ventilating your vehicle
...........140
W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......12
Washer fluid
..............................221
Water, Driving through
.............161
Windows
power
.........................................60
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................54
checking and adding fluid
.....221
replacing wiper blades
.............54
Index
278