fuel filter location LINCOLN MKC 2018 Owners Manual
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, read the followingmaintenance recommendations to make sureyour vehicle stays in good operatingcondition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles andtheir components for reliable, regular driving.Under various conditions, long-term storagemay lead to degraded engine performanceor failure unless you use specific precautionsto preserve engine components.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly to removedirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from exteriorsurfaces, rear-wheel housing and theunderside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessary whenyou wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches with alight grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oil containscontaminates which may cause enginedamage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idlewith the climate controls set to defrostuntil the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift throughall the gears while the engine is running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of the fuelpump nozzle.
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Vehicle Care
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
1 This is an optional feature.2Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 290).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle(AWD only) in your vehicle does not requireany normal scheduled maintenance unlessthe vehicle has experienced extendedperiods of extreme/severe duty cycle drivingor the PTU and/or the rear axle has beensubmerged in water. Checking the PTU andrear axle fluid is not necessary unless theunit shows signs of leakage. Contact anauthorized dealer for service.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, NorthAfrica, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations withsimilar climates using an American PetroleumInstitute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,the normal oil change interval is 3,000 mi(5,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is2,000 mi (3,000 km).
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................34How to Extract Seatbelts in the RearOutermost Positions........................................37Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................35Using a Sliding Clip..............................................35Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................35
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................337
Floor Mats.......................................................251Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................92
Front Fog Lamps.............................................92Front Parking Aid..........................................198Front Passenger Sensing System..............46Fuel and Refueling........................................164Fuel Consumption.........................................169Calculating Fuel Economy................................170Filling the Fuel Tank............................................170
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................165Fuel Filter.......................................................296Fuel Quality.....................................................164Choosing the Right Fuel....................................164
Fuel Shutoff...................................................254Fuses...............................................................268Fuse Specification Chart............................268Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...............275
Power Distribution Box.....................................268Pre-Fuse Box.......................................................268Rear Cargo Fuse Box........................................280
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............149
Gauges.............................................................103Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............104Fuel Gauge...........................................................104Information Display.............................................104
GearboxSee: Transmission................................................175
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................54Intelligent Access..................................................54
General Maintenance Information............481Multi-Point Inspection........................................484Owner Checks and Services...........................482Protecting Your Investment..............................481Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.............................481Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.......................................................481
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................264Getting the Services You Need................260Away From Home..............................................260
Global Opening and Closing.......................96Closing the Windows...........................................96Opening the Windows.........................................96
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Hazard Flashers............................................254Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................299
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp............................300
HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................138
Head Restraints.............................................138Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................140
Heated Seats..................................................146Front Seats............................................................146Rear Seats.............................................................146
Heated Steering Wheel................................82Heated Windows and Mirrors....................136Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................136Heated Rear Window.........................................136Windshield Wiper De-icer..................................137
HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................133
Hill Start Assist...............................................189Switching the System On and Off...................190
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