oil LINCOLN LS 2005 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle may reduce fuel economy at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
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5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could cause
filter damage and allow unmetered air to enter the engine if not properly
seated.
6. Replace the air filter housing
cover and secure the clamps. Be
sure all of the tabs on front edge are
correctly aligned as shown.
Note:If you encounter any difficulty in replacing your air filter element,
have your vehicle serviced at your local dealer.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.0L-4V V6 engine 3.9L-4V V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1679 FA-1679
Fuel filter FG-1011 FG-1011
Battery BXT-66-650 BXT-66-650
Oil filter FL-400S FL-218
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed in theScheduled Maintenance Guideand is essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
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For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
All Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
6
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)3.0L-4V V6
engine6.5L (6.9
quarts)
3.9L-4V V8
engine6.2L (6.5
quarts)
Engine coolant
2Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)3.0L-4V V6
engine10.6L (11.2
quarts)
3.9L-4V V8
engine11.3L (11.9
quarts)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to MAX line
on reservoir
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Rear axle
3Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantAll 1.2-1.3L (2.5-2.7
pints)
Fuel tank N/A All 70.0L (18.5
gallons)
Transmission
fluid
4Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FAutomatic
(5R55S)11.2L (11.9
quarts)5
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to line on
reservoir
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
3Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and
is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill 6
mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
4Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guideto determine
the correct service interval.
5Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Lubricant XL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary
hood latch, door
hinges, striker
plates, seat tracks
and fuel filler
door hingeMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93–B
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA and
OR), VC-7-B (CA
and OR only)WSS-M97B51–A1
Engine oil (all
engines)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification Mark
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
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Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
2
XY-75W90-QFEHP
Automatic
transmission fluid
Motorcraft
MERCONVATF
3
XT-5-QM MERCONV
Windshield
washer fluidPremium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not
require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guideto determine
the correct service interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.0L-4V V6 engine 3.9L-4V V8 engine
Displacement 181 cid (2 968 cc) 241 cid (3 949 cc)
Required fuel 91 octane 91 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.051–0.057 inch
(1.3–1.45mm)0.040–0.044 inch
(1.0–1.1mm)
Compression ratio 10.5:1 10.75:1
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wheels ......................................271
wiper blades ............................273
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......89, 92
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................19
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................23
Compass, electronic ..................113
calibration ...............................114
set zone adjustment ...............114
Console ......................................140
overhead ..................................110
Controls
power seat ...............................159
steering column ......................119
Coolant
checking and adding ..............284
refill capacities ................288, 304
specifications ..................306–307
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................117
Customer Assistance ................242
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................275
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................267
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............268
Getting roadside assistance ...242
Getting the service you
need .........................................261
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................269
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................263
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................266D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................99
Defrost
rear window ..............................96
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................301
engine oil .................................279
Doors
central unlocking ....................143
lubricant specifications ..........306
Driving under special
conditions ..................................239
through water .........................241
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................254
Emergency Flashers .................243
Emission control system ..........297
Engine ................................307–308
cleaning ...................................271
coolant .....................................284
fail-safe coolant ......................289
idle speed control ...................282
lubrication
specifications ..................306–307
refill capacities ........................304
service points ..................277–278
Engine block heater .................227
Engine oil ..................................279
checking and adding ..............279
dipstick ....................................279
filter, specifications ........281, 303
recommendations ...................281
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J
Jack ............................................204
positioning ...............................204
storage .....................................204
Jump-starting your vehicle ......254
K
Keyless entry system ...............152
autolock ...................................151
Keys ...........................................142
positions of the ignition .........224
valet key ..................................142
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................98
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................102
daytime running light ...............99
fog lamps ...................................99
headlamps .................................98
headlamps, flash to pass ........100
instrument panel, dimming ...100
interior lamps .................102–103
replacing bulbs ...............102–106
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ......................101
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........228
Load limits .................................219
Locks
autolock ...................................151
childproof ................................144
doors ........................................142
Lubricant specifications ...306–307
Lug nuts ....................................209
Luggage rack .............................141Lumbar support, seats .............159
M
Message center .................127, 129
select button ...........................127
warning messages ...................132
Mirrors ...............................109, 112
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................112
fold away .................................116
heated ......................................115
programmable memory ..........151
side view mirrors (power) .....115
Moon roof ..................................122
Motorcraft parts ................294, 303
N
Navigation system .......................26
cd functions ..............................44
destination mode ......................68
DVD location .............................88
map mode .................................48
quick start .................................28
radio functions ..........................35
O
Octane rating ............................293
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................279
P
Parking brake ............................229
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....303
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................116
Power adjustable foot pedals ...116
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