LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2018 Owners Manual

6. Remove plastic wing nut and jack andlug wrench assembly. Remove the strapfrom the jack. Turn the jack hex nut drivescrew counterclockwise and detach lugwrench from the jack.
7. If your vehicle has a wheel trim, use thetool supplied to remove it and access thelug nuts.
8.Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turncounterclockwise, but do not removethem until the wheel is raised off theground.
9. The vehicle jacking points are shownabove, and are depicted on the yellowwarning label on the jack.
WARNING: Do not attempt to changea tire on the side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off the roadto avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
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10. Position the jack so that the vehicledownward flange rests in the jacksaddle. Use the lug wrench and turnthe jack nut clockwise. When the flattire is off the ground, remove the lugnuts with the lug wrench.
11.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered.
12. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
13. Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 370).
14.Fold up the wrench and re-attach to thejack. Re-attach the strap on the jack.Re-position the jack and wrenchassembly into the original vehicleposition and secure with the plasticwing nut. Securely fasten the jackbefore you drive.
15. Unblock the wheel and pick up thewarning triangle.
Stowing the flat tire
You cannot store the full-sized road wheelin the temporary spare tire well.
1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tuckedinside the jack channel. Lower thecarpeted load floor.
2.Stow the flat tire in the cargo area on theload floor with the wheel facing up.Secure the flat tire with the retainer strapby following the next steps.
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3. Locate the rear left side and right sidecargo tie-down rings. Push the loop endof the retainer strap through one cargotie-down ring. Thread the non-loop endthrough the loop.
4. Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
5.Locate the cargo tie-down in the oppositerear corner of the cargo area. Thread theretainer strap though the tie-down andpull tight.
6.Secure the flat tire by tying a 2-half hitchknot.TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When installing a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of thewheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that attach the rotorto the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metalcontact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion, resultingin loss of control.
Ib-ft (Nm)*Bolt size
162 lb.ft (220 Nm)M14 x 1.5
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing aflat tire, wheel removal).
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Inspect the wheel pilot bore and mountingsurface prior to installation. Remove anyvisible corrosion or loose particles.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.7L
SpecificationMeasurement
164Cubic inches
1-4-2-5-3-6Firing order
10.0:1Compression ratio
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)Spark plug gap
Coil in plugIgnition system
Drivebelt Routing
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L
SpecificationMeasurement
180Cubic inches.
1-4-2-5-3-6Firing order.
9.5:1Compression ratio.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)Spark plug gap.
Coil in plugIgnition system.
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Drivebelt Routing
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.7L
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SpecificationMeasurement
227Cubic inches
1-4-2-5-3-6Firing order
10.5:1Compression ratio
0.049 - 0.053 in (1.25 - 1.35 mm)Spark plug gap
Coil on plugIgnition system
Drivebelt Routing
3.7L Duratec
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.7L
Motorcraft Part numberComponent
FA-1912Air filter element.
FL-2062Oil filter.
BXT-94RH7-730Battery.
SP-542Spark plugs.
FP-80Cabin air filter (combi).
WW-2431 (driver side)Windshield wiper blade.WW-2050 (passenger side)
We recommend Motorcraft® replacementparts available at your authorized dealer orat fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance.The parts engineered for your vehicle meetor exceed our specifications. Use of otherparts may impact vehicle performance,emissions and durability. Your warranty maybe void for any damage related to use ofother parts.
If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, usean oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact anauthorized dealer. Replace the spark plugsat the appropriate intervals. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 523).
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