engine LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2020 Owners Manual

Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated
with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain
their condition we recommend that you:
•
Clean them weekly with the
recommended wheel and tire cleaner.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy deposits
of dirt and brake dust accumulation.
• Rinse them thoroughly with a pressurized
stream of water when you complete the
cleaning process.
We recommend that you use our surface
wheel cleaner. Make sure that you read and
follow the manufacturer’ s instructions.
Using other non-recommended cleaning
products can result in severe and permanent
damage.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make sure
your vehicle stays in good operating
condition. We engineer and test all motor vehicles and
their components for reliable, regular driving.
Under various conditions, long-term storage
may lead to degraded engine performance
or failure unless you use specific precautions
to preserve engine components.
General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove
dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exterior
surfaces, rear-wheel housing and the
underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust. •
Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with a
light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil contains
contaminates which may cause engine
damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift through
all the gears while the engine is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
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The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
•
Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper
body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo
rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly and
seek service as soon as possible. Tire Change Procedure (If Equipped) WARNING:
The jack supplied with
this vehicle is only intended for changing
wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other
than when you are changing a wheel in an
emergency. WARNING: The jack should be used
on level firm ground wherever possible. WARNING:
Check that the vehicle
jack is not damaged or deformed and the
thread is lubricated and clean. WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and the ground. WARNING:
Never place anything
between the vehicle jack and your vehicle. WARNING:
Use only the specified
jacking points. If you use other positions,
you may damage the body, steering,
suspension, engine, braking system or the
fuel lines. WARNING:
To help prevent your
vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park (P),
set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to
secure the wheel diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed. For example,
when changing the front left wheel, place
an appropriate block or wheel chock on
the right rear wheel. WARNING:
When one of the front
wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P). WARNING:
Do not get under a
vehicle that is only supported by a vehicle
jack.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.7L
Specification
Measurement
164
Cubic inches.
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order.
10.0:1
Compression ratio.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)
Spark plug gap.
Coil in plug
Ignition system.
Drivebelt Routing 381
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L
Specification
Measurement
180
Cubic inches.
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order.
9.5:1
Compression ratio.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)
Spark plug gap.
Coil in plug
Ignition system.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.7L
Specification
Measurement
227
Cubic inches.
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order.
Coil on plug
Ignition system.
0.049 - 0.053 in (1.25 - 1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap.
10.5:1
Compression ratio.
Drivebelt Routing
3.7L Duratec 384
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.7L
Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1912A
Air filter element.
BAGM-94RH7-800
Battery.
FP-80
Cabin air filter.
FL-2062
Engine oil filter. 1
SP-578
Spark plug. 2
WW-2431 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade.
WW-2050 (passenger side)
1 If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
2 For spark plug replacement, contact your authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the recommended intervals. See Scheduled
Maintenance Record (page 522).
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We recommend Motorcraft® parts that are
available at your authorized dealer or at
www.fordparts.com. The parts engineered
for your vehicle meet or exceed our
specifications. Use of other parts could
impact vehicle performance, emissions and
durability. Your warranty could be void for
any damage related to use of other parts.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.0L Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1912A
Air filter element.
BAGM-94RH7-800
Battery.
FP-80
Cabin air filter.
FL-2062
Engine oil filter. 1
FG-1083
Fuel filter.
SP-578
Spark plugs. 2
WW-2431 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blades.
WW-2050 (passenger side)
1 If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
2 For spark plug replacement, contact your authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the recommended intervals. See Scheduled
Maintenance Record (page 522).
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We recommend Motorcraft® parts that are
available at your authorized dealer or at
www.fordparts.com. The parts engineered
for your vehicle meet or exceed our
specifications. Use of other parts could
impact vehicle performance, emissions and
durability. Your warranty could be void for
any damage related to use of other parts.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.7L Motorcraft Part number
Component
FA-1912A
Air filter element.
FL-500-S
Oil filter.
BAGM-48H6-760
Battery (non-Livery).
BAGM-94RH7-800
Battery (Livery).
SP-520
Spark plugs.
FP-80
Cabin air filter.
WW-2431 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade.
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Motorcraft Part number
Component
WW-2050 (passenger side)
We recommend Motorcraft® parts that are available at your authorized d\
ealer or at www.fordparts.com. These parts are engineered for your
vehicle, and meet or exceed our specifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle perform\
ance, emissions and durability. Your warranty
could be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft® oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance
(page 510).
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is located
on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is
representative of your vehicle identification
number.
The Vehicle Identification Number contains
the following information: World manufacturer identifier
A
Brake system, Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, Restraint Devices
and their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
C
Engine type
D
Check digit
E
Model year
F
Assembly plant
G
Production sequence number
H VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require that a
Safety Compliance Certification Label be
affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification Label may
be located. The Safety Compliance
Certification Label shall be affixed to either
the door hinge pillar, the door latch post, or
the edge of the door near the door latch,
next to the driver's seating position.
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