service indicator LINCOLN LS 2000 User Guide

Cleaner air
Ford approves the use of reformulated ªcleaner-burningº gasolines to
improve air quality. These gasolines may contain oxygenates up to 10%
ethanol or 15% MTBE.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
²You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
²Your ªCheck Engineº indicator may come on. For more information on
the ªCheck Engineº indicator, refer to theInstrumentationchapter.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
²You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
²Your ªService Engine Soonº indicator may come on. For more
information on the ªService Engine Soonº indicator, refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
Fuel Filter
For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter.
Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The
customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system
if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
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Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded premium fuel only - 91 octane
Fuel tank capacity 68.2L (18.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity-3.0L
V6 engine (includes filter
change)6.4L (6.7 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Engine oil capacity-3.9L
V8 engine (includes filter
change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 or 10W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to label on right rear passenger door
jamb.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.0L V6
engine
110.6L (11.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity-3.9L V8
engine
111.3L (11.9 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Engine cooling fan fluid
capacityFill to MAX line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission fluid
capacity
2, 31.1L (1.2 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity (5R55N)
2, 411.2L (11.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the
correct service interval.
3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
4Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level indicator
should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification.
Check the fluid level at normal operating temperature. DO NOT OVERFILL. If
it is necessary to add or change fluid, use only the fluid which has been
certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford specification listed.
Filling station information
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