oil LINCOLN MKX 2010 Owner's Manual

Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
12 ounces (0.35L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Windshield washer
fluid4.75 quarts (4.5L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank
(front-wheel drive)19.2 gallons
(72.7L)——
Fuel tank (all-wheel
drive)20.8 gallons
(78.7L)——
1Use 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.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set
by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCONLV should only use MERCONLV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.5See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.6Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.5L-DOHC V6 engine
Cubic inches 214
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap 0.050–0.057 inch (1.29–1.45 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine.
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
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in rear seat ..............................155
LATCH .....................................158
recommendations ...................152
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................163
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............262
instrument panel ....................264
interior .............................264–265
plastic parts ............................262
safety belts ..............................264
washing ....................................260
waxing .....................................261
wheels ......................................261
wiper blades ............................263
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............40
Clock ............................................27
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................20
Console ........................................60
overhead ....................................59
Controls
power seat ...............................110
steering column ........................67
Convertible
cleaning ...................................263
Coolant
checking and adding ..............278
refill capacities ................281, 300
specifications ..........................300
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................65
Cupholder(s) .............................118
Customer Assistance ................229
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................308Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................257
Getting roadside
assistance ................................229
Getting the service
you need .................................253
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................258
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................257
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................296
engine oil .................................272
Driving under special
conditions ..................218, 223, 226
sand .........................................224
snow and ice ...........................226
through water .................225, 228
E
Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................246
Emission control system ..........291
Engine ........................................303
cleaning ...................................262
coolant .....................................278
fail-safe cooling .......................282
idle speed control ...................276
lubrication specifications .......300
refill capacities ........................300
service points ..................269–270
starting after a collision .........231
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Engine block heater .................205
Engine oil ..................................272
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................272
checking and adding ..............272
dipstick ....................................272
filter, specifications ........275, 299
recommendations ...................275
refill capacities ........................300
specifications ..........................300
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................205
F
Fail safe cooling ........................282
Fluid capacities .........................300
Fog lamps ....................................46
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................222
Fuel ............................................283
calculating fuel
economy ............................20, 288
cap ...........................................286
capacity ...................................300
choosing the right fuel ...........287
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................291
detergent in fuel .....................288
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................283, 286, 288
filter, specifications ........283, 299
fuel pump shut-off switch .....231
improving fuel economy ........288
octane rating ...................287, 303
quality ......................................287
running out of fuel .................288
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................283
Fuses ..................................231–232G
Garage door opener ....................70
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............286
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................288
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................230
Head restraints .........................116
Headlamps ...................................45
aiming ........................................47
autolamp system .......................45
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................45
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................40
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................70
Hood ..........................................268
I
Ignition ...............................202, 303
Illuminated visor mirror .............59
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................155
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................293
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................264
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cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................47
J
Jack ............................................239
positioning ...............................239
storage .....................................239
Jump-starting your vehicle ......246
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................88
keypad .......................................99
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................100
programming entry code .........99
Keys .....................................87, 102
positions of the ignition .........202
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................45
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
daytime running light ...............46
fog lamps ...................................46
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps ...............49–50, 52
replacing bulbs .........................52
LATCH anchors .........................158
Liftgate ......................79, 83, 85, 94
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........208
Load limits .................................189Locks
autolock .....................................88
childproof ..................................92
doors ..........................................88
Lubricant specifications ...........300
Lug nuts ....................................245
Lumbar support, seats .............111
M
Message center ...........................18
english/metric button ...............22
system check button ................22
Mirrors ...................................63–64
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
fold away ...................................64
heated ........................................64
programmable memory ............95
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Moon roof ..............................68, 94
Motorcraft parts ................266, 299
N
Navigation system .......................39
O
Octane rating ............................287
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................272
Overdrive ...................................216
P
Parking brake ............................208
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....299
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................121
Index
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