tires LINCOLN MKT 2013 Workshop Manual

Normal Scheduled Maintenance1
At every oil change
interval as indicated by
the message centerChange engine oil and filter.2
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick). Consult dealer for
requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped).
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (AWD vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between service
intervals.
2Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or
Dusty Roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid (except
Focus).
Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel.
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Police Interceptor Equipped with an Engine Idle Hour Meter
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km)Inspect the brake system.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if
equipped with grease fittings.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 months or as
indicated by
time/mileage
calculation (see
description below)Change engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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T
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ................ 136, 455
Text messaging ......................... 432
Third-row power fold seat ....... 161
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 85
Tires ................................... 327, 348
alignment ................................ 341
care .......................................... 327
changing .......................... 348, 350
checking the pressure ............ 337
inflating ................................... 335
label ......................................... 334
replacing .................................. 339
rotating .................................... 342
safety practices ....................... 341
sidewall information ............... 329
snow tires and chains ............ 343
spare tire ................................. 348
terminology ............................. 328
tire grades ............................... 328
treadwear ........................ 327, 337
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 455
Towing ....................... 251, 256–257
recreational towing ................. 257
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated .............. 254
trailer towing .......................... 251
wrecker .................................... 256
Traction control ........................ 202
Traffic preferences ................... 462
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................ 254
Trailer sway control .................. 251Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities .............. 359
lubricant specifications .......... 359
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 193
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ..................... 299–300
Turn signal .................................. 97
U
USB port ............................ 135, 422
V
Vehicle health report ................ 445
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 363
Vehicle loading .......................... 244
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 177
Voice recognition ...................... 399
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 108
Washer fluid .............................. 304
Water, Driving through ............. 260
Wi-Fi .......................................... 452
Windows
power ....................................... 100
rear wiper/washer ..................... 91
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 90
checking and adding fluid ..... 304
replacing wiper blades ... 307–308
Wrecker towing ......................... 256
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