brake LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

Lubricant Specifications
ItemFord Part No.Part NameFord SpecificationBrake Master CylinderC6AZ-19542-AAFord High Performance DOT 3
Brake FluidESA-M6C25-AHinges, Door Latch, Hood
Latch Auxiliary Latch,
Trunk and Liftgate LatchesDOAZ-19584-AAMulti-Purpose Grease SprayESB-MIC93-BLock CylindersE8AZ-19A501-BFord Penetrating LubricantN/ATransaxle, AutomaticXT-2-QDX
Motorcraft MERCONÒ Auto.
Trans. FluidMERCONÒConstant Velocity Joints
Outboard and InboardE43Z-19590-ACV Joint Grease - High Temp.ESP-MIC207-AEngine CoolantE2FZ-19549-AAFord Premium Cooling System
FluidESE-M97B44-APower Steering (Pump
Reservoir)XT-2-QDXMotorcraft Auto Trans. & Power
Steering MERCONÒ ATFMERCONÒATFEngine OilXO-5W30-QSPMotorcraft 5W30 Super
PremiumESE-M2C I 53-E and API Certification
MarkDoor WeatherstripsCOAZ-19553-AASilicone LubricantESR-Ml3P4-A289

Engine Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle
until it reaches normal operating temperature. With your foot on the brake, shift through all
the gears while the engine is running.
Fuel system Fill fuel tank with high-quahty, premium
unleaded fuel until the first automatic shutoff of
the fuel pump nozzle.
NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle
storage (60 days or more), fuel may deteriorate
due to oxidation. This can damage rubber and
other polymers in the fuel system and may also
clog small orifices.Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever
actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days.
Follow the instructions on the label. The vehicle
should then be operated at idle speed to circulate
the additive throughout the fuel system.
A volatile corrosion inhibitor added to the fuel
system will protect the fuel system's inner surfaces
from corrosion. Follow the instructions packaged
with the product.
Cooling system Protect against freezing temperatures.
291

Battery Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean and covered with a light
coat of grease. If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days
without recharging the battery, disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge is
maintained for quick starting. NOTE: If battery
cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to
reset any memory features (eg. radio presets).
Brakes Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully
released.
292Tires Maintain recommended air pressures.
Miscellaneous Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and
clevis pins under vehicle are covered with grease to
prevent rust. Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15
days to lubricate working parts and prevent
corrosion.

Trunk Taillamp bulbs Backup lamp bulbs Brakelamp bulbs Turn signal bulbs High-mount brakelamp bulbs Fuel door
Doors300

Turn signals Windshield wiper Fuse panel Hood release Parking brake Gearshift- Automatic transmission Seats Speed control Head restraints301

Brake warning indicator Engine oil pressure light Traction control active light Charging system warning light Fuel gauge ANTI
THEFT active light Service engine soon warning light Engine coolant temperature gauge Safety belt light Turn signal indicator lights High beam light
Air bag readiness light Speedometer Tachometer Anti-theft active light Anti-lock brake warning indicator Message center Odometer304

Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Automatic transaxlefluid dipstick Brake master cylinderEngine oil filler cap Hood safety release Engine oil dipstick High current fuse box Battery
306

IndexA Air conditioning, electronic automatic
ABS warning light........................................temperature control system..................71
(see Anti-lock brake system)..................53Air suspension
Accessory position on the ignition............41air leveling disabled warning, message
Accident damage....................................232center................................................62
Additives, engine oil...............................245description.......................................186
Air bag supplemental restraint system...........Alarm, activating remote personal.........106
description...........................................17Alcohol, in fuel.....................................241
disposal...............................................25Antenna, radio
indicator light......................................59(see Electronic sound system)........165
operation.............................................20 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)......247
proper seating......................................19Anti-lock brake system (ABS).................
tone generator.....................................24description.....................................187
wearing safety belts.............................18noise..............................................187
Air cleaner filter...........................................warning light...................................53
location.............................................237 Anti-theft lug nuts and key...................209
specifications.....................................288
307

Anti-theft system........................................ B..............................
arming the system............................109Backing up.............................................182
description.......................................108Basic vehicle warranty................................5
disarming an untriggered system......110Battery.........................................................
disarming a triggered system............111acid, treating emergencies..................200
triggering.........................................111battery saver......................................108
warning light......................................59charging system warning light..............55
Assistance (see Customer assistance)....213disconnecting.....................................253
Audio system.............................................how to service....................................252
(see Electronic sound system)............159jumping a disabled battery..................199
Automatic transaxle....................................maintenance-free................................252
fluid, adding.....................................262proper disposal, recycling...................253
fluid, checking.................................261replacement, specifications.................288
fluid, refill capacities........................287when storing your vehicle...................292
fluid, specification............................289Brake fluid
..............................................................brake warning light...............................52
..............................................................checking and adding...........................263
..............................................................description.........................................263
..............................................................specifications......................................289
..............................................................Brakes..........................................................
..............................................................adjustment..............................................187
..............................................................anti-lock.............................................187
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applying the brakes.........................187
brake warning light...........................52
fluid, checking and adding..............263
fluid, refill capacities.......................287
fluid, specifications.........................289
new brake linings................................6
noise...............................................188
parking...........................................188
trailer.............................................197
when storing your vehicle...............292
Brake-shift interlock.............................180
Break-in period........................................6
Bulbs, replacing....................................277
headlamps........................................278
C
Canada, customer assistance.................219
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).......................................220
Capacities for refilling fluids.................287
Carbon monoxide in exhaust...................49
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats).........................27Catalytic converter284
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 169
Chains, tires260
Changing a tire204
Charging system warning light 55
Childproof locks 99
Child safety restraints 25
child safety belts 38
child safety seats 27
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps 38
tether anchorage hardware 38
Chime
headlamps on 58
key in ignition 42
safety belt 52
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts 8
exterior 7
exterior lamps 83
fabric118
headlamps 83
309