brake LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 1998 Service Manual

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L DOHC V8 engine
Air filter FA-1615
Cabin air filter FP-5
Fuel filter FG-800A
Battery BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-820-S
Spark plugs* AWSF-32EE**
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
**If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the
same service part number suffix letter ªEEº as shown on the engine
decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium
Motor OilAll 5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidAll 13.5L
(14.25 quarts)
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Capacities and specifications
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Fuel tank N/A All 75.7L
(20.0 gallons)
Automatic
transaxleMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FAll 13.0L
(13.7 quarts)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to line in
reservoir
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
latch, seat
tracks, trunk
latchesMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating
LubricantE8AZ-19A501-B N/A
Automatic
transaxle
(AX4N)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Capacities and specifications
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................80
and child safety seats ..............81
description ................................80
disposal ......................................83
indicator light ...........................82
passenger air bag .....................81
Air suspension
description ................................98
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)#$description
Anti-theft system ........................63
Battery .......................................136
Brakes ..........................................95
anti-lock .....................................95
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................95
fluid, checking and adding ....130
traction control .........................97
Brake-shift interlock ...................99
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................150
headlamps ...............................150
specifications ..........................154
Changing a tire .........................119
Child safety seats ........................84
Childproof locks ..........................61
Chime
headlamps on ..............................9
Cleaning your vehicle ...............155
engine compartment ..............156
instrument panel ....................157
plastic parts ............................157
safety belts ..............................157
tail lamps .................................157
washing ....................................155
waxing .....................................155
wheels ......................................156
windows ..................................159
woodtone trim ........................158Climate control system
automatic temperature
control ..............27,28,29,30,31,32
Clock ............................................33
Compass, electronic ....................55
calibration .................................57
set zone adjustment .................56
Controls .......................................62
Electronic sound system ............62
Emission control system ..........149
Engine ........................................162
service points ..........................127
Engine block heater ...................93
Engine coolant
checking and adding .......131,132
disposal ....................................133
refill capacities ........................133
Engine oil ...........................128,129
changing oil and oil filter .......130
checking and adding .......128,129
Exhaust fumes ............................93
Floor mats ...................................63
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......148
improving fuel economy ........108
octane rating ...........................147
quality ......................................147
running out of fuel .................148
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................146
Fuel gauge ...................................10
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......109
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................110
power distribution box ...........117
Fuses ...................................109,110
Gauges, Mechanical ....................10
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................11
Headlamps
autolamp system .......................27
flashing ......................................26
Index
167

high beam .................................26
Heating ........................................27
High beams
indicator light .............................8
Hood
release lever ............................127
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........34
Jump-starting your vehicle .....122,
123
attaching cables ......................123
disconnecting cables ..............124
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................70
keypad .......................................68
programming entry code ........68,
69,70
Keys
key in ignition chime .................9
Lamps
interior lamps ....................40,154
map lamps .................................40
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................7
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................8
oil pressure .................................9
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon ....................6
turn signal indicator ...................8
Lubricant specifications ...........161
Message center ...........................12
date/economy button ...............15
menu button ..............16,17,18,19
reset button ..............................16
system check button ................13
warning messages .....................13
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................57
cleaning ...................................159heated ........................................61
side view mirrors (power) .......60
Moon roof ....................................52
Odometer .....................................10
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................66
Parking brake ..............................96
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....160
Power door locks ........................58
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....134
Refill capacities for fluids ........160
Relays ........................................109
Remote entry system .................65
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........65
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................67
replacing the batteries .............66
Reporting safety defects ..........166
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................75,76
extension assembly ..................78
for children ...............................83
lap and shoulder belts ........74,75
maintenance ..............................79
proper use .................................73
warning light and chime ..9,78,79
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....88
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................85
in rear seat ................................88
tether anchorage hardware .....88
Seats ............................................71
adjusting the seat, power ........71
head restraints ..........................71
heated seats ..............................73
lumbar support .........................73
Servicing your vehicle ..............126
precautions when servicing ...126
Index
168