automatic transmission fluid LINCOLN MKC 2019 User Guide

Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (All-Wheel Drive).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 291).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Other Maintenance Items 1
Replace cabin air filter.Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Change engine coolant. 2At 100,000 mi (160,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 100,000 mi(160,000 km)Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance
for the interval.2 Initial replacement at six years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or 50,000 mi (80,000 km).3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.4 If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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Scheduled Maintenance

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated. Ifyou operate your vehicle occasionally underany of these conditions, it is not necessaryto perform the extra maintenance. Forspecific recommendations, see yourdealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the followingtables when specified or within 3,000 mi(4,800 km) of the message appearing in theinformation display prompting you to changeyour oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has not comeon, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi(48,000 km) (for example, the IntelligentOil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filterreplacement.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD).Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.As required
Replace cabin air filter.1Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace engine air filter.
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Scheduled Maintenance

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
1 This is an optional feature.
Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.1Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter.2Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six months
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Scheduled Maintenance

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 291).
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

Power......................................................................134Recirculated Air....................................................133Right-hand Temperature Control.....................133
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91Automatic High Beam Indicator........................92Switching the System On and Off....................92
Automatic Transmission...............................177Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................182Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................181If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................182Push Button Shift Transmission........................177SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............179
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................296Auto-Start-Stop..............................................163Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................164Enabling Auto-Start-Stop...................................163
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................154110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15412 Volt DC Power Point......................................154USB Port and Power Point Locations.............154
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................183
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................297
Blind Spot Information System.................226Switching the System Off and On..................228System Errors......................................................228Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................227
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............226
Body Styling Kits............................................314Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............287
Booster Seats..................................................28Types of Booster Seats.......................................29
Brake Fluid Check.......................................296Brakes..............................................................188General Information............................................188
Breaking-In......................................................251Bulb Specification Chart.............................363
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................136Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......350Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................355
Specifications.......................................................351
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L.......356Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................362Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications...................344Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306
Catalytic Converter.......................................174On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................175Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................176
Center Console.............................................156Changing a Bulb............................................301Front Direction Indicator..................................302High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............302LED Lamps...........................................................302License Plate Lamp...........................................302
Changing a Fuse..........................................284Fuses.....................................................................284
Changing a Road Wheel.............................336Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................337Tire Change Procedure....................................338
Changing the 12V Battery..........................297Changing the Engine Air Filter.................302Changing the Wiper Blades......................299Front Wiper Blades............................................299
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