service interval LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1996 Customer Assistance Guide

Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD 11
system. Additions such as burglar alarms,
cellular phones, and CB radios must be
carefully installed. Do not install these
devices by tapping into or running wires close
to powertrain control system wires or
components.SERVICEENGINESOONThe light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition
to the ON position, but should turn off when the
engine starts. If the light does not come on when you
turn the ignition to the ON position or if it comes on
and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as conveniently possible.This indicates a possible problem with one of the
vehicle's emission control systems. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
If the light turns on and off at one second intervals
while you are driving the vehicle, it means that the
engine is misfiring. If this condition persists,
damage could occur to the engine or catalytic
convertor. Have your vehicle serviced at the first
opportunity.
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a malfunction
occurred and the condition corrected itself.
An example of a condition which corrects itself
occurs when an engine running out of fuel begins
to misfire. In this case, the Service Engine Soon
Light may turn on and will then set a diagnostic
trouble code indicating that the engine was
misfiring while the last of the fuel was being
consumed. After refueling, the Service Engine
Soon Light wfll turn off after the vehicle has
completed three consecutive warm up cycles
without a misfire
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Whenever you close the hood, latch it securely.
NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at six-
month intervals to maintain smooth and trouble-
free operation.
NOTE: Read and understand Precautions When
Servicing Your Vehicle at the beginning of this
chapter before opening the hood.
236Engine Compartment
Your vehicle has a 4.6 liter 4V SFI engine. The
following page shows a diagram of where to find
items that you should regularly service.

your engine cooling system. Follow the
recommended service interval for changing your
engine coolant.
NOTE: When you change or add engine coolant, it
is important to maintain your engine coolant
concentration between 40% (-11°F [-24°C]) and
60% (-62°F [-52°C]), depending on your local
climate conditions. Below 40% you will lose freeze
protection; above 60% your engine may overheat
on a warm day.
NOTE: Less than 40% of coolant concentration
may cause engine corrosion and overheating. Plain
water may be used in an emergency only. Replace
it with the specified coolant as quickly as possible.
NOTE: The use of an improper coolant may void
your warranty for the engine cooling system. Use
only a premium, nationally recognized brand name
engine coolant. Do not use alcohol, methanol
antifreeze or engine coolant mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze. If you do not use the proper
250coolant, the aluminum engine on your vehicle will
corrode.
Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the Ford
Rotunda engine coolant recycling process and
chemicals. Use only Ford Rotunda recycled engine
coolant or an equivalent recycled engine coolant that
is certified by the supplier to meet Ford specification
ESE-M97B44-A.
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids
in a responsible manner. Follow your community's
standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out about
recycling automotive fluids.
Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid E2FZ-
19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an
equivalent engine coolant that meets Ford
Specification ESE-M97B44-A.