maintenance schedule LINCOLN MKZ 2014 User Guide

AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
CHECK
6F35/HF35 transmission (If
Equipped)
Note: Transmission fluid should be
checked by an authorized dealer. If
required, fluid should be added by an
authorized dealer.
The automatic transmission does not
have a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals
for fluid checks and changes. Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be
checked if the transmission is not
working properly, (For example: if the
transmission slips or shifts slowly) or
if you notice some sign of fluid
leakage. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 436).
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials
may affect transmission operation
and result in damage to internal
transmission components.
6F50/6F55 Transmission (If
Equipped)
WARNINGS
The dipstick cap and surrounding
components may be hot; gloves
are recommended.
WARNINGS
Use gloves when moving the air
filter assembly. Components will
be hot.
Note: Automatic transmission fluid
expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle
until it is warmed up (approximately
20 miles [30 kilometers]). If your
vehicle has been operated for an
extended period at high speeds, in city
traffic during hot weather or pulling a
trailer, the vehicle should be turned off
until normal operating temperatures
are reached to allow the fluid to cool
before checking. Depending on vehicle
use, cooling times could take up to 30
minutes or longer.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals
for fluid checks and changes. Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be
checked if the transmission is not
working properly. For example, if the
transmission slips or shifts slowly or
if you notice some sign of fluid
leakage.
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 kilometers) or until it reaches
normal operating temperature
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
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When changing the air filter element,
use only the air filter element listed.
See Capacities and Specifications
(page 329).
For EcoBoost equipped vehicles:
When servicing the air cleaner, it is
important that no foreign material
enter the air induction system. The
engine and turbocharger are
susceptible to damage from even
small particles.
Change the air filter element at the
proper interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 436).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the engine
if the correct air filter element is not
used.
2.0L EcoBoost Engine
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3.7L Engine
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1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.
2. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.
4. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filter housing and cover to make
sure no dirt gets in the engine and
to make sure you have a good seal.
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
unfiltered air to enter the engine if
not properly seated.
6. Install the air filter housing cover.
7. Engage the clamps to secure the air filter housing cover to the air
filter housing.
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Note:Your vehicle may be
equipped with a dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly. A
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly is defined as a spare
wheel and tire assembly that is
different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels. If you have a dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly it is
intended for temporary use only
and should not be used in a tire
rotation.
Note: After having your tires
rotated, inflation pressure must be
checked and adjusted to the
vehicle requirements.
Rotating your tires at the
recommended interval (as
indicated in the Scheduled
Maintenance chapter) will help
your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance
and longer tire life.
Front-wheel drive and all-wheel
drive vehicles (front tires on the
left side of the diagram)
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All vehicles with directional tires
(front tires on the left of the
diagram)
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Sometimes irregular tire wear can
be corrected by rotating the tires.
Summer Tires
Your Ford vehicle may be
equipped with summer tires to
provide superior performance on
wet and dry roads. Summer tires
do not have the Mud and Snow
(M+S or M/S) tire traction rating
on the tire side wall. Since
summer tires do not have the
same traction performance as
All-season or Snow tires, Ford
does not recommend using
summer tires when temperatures
drop to approximately 40°F (5°C)
or below (depending on tire wear
and environmental conditions) or
in snow and ice conditions. Like
any tire, summer tire performance
is affected by tire wear and
environmental conditions. If you
must drive in those conditions,
Ford recommends using Mud and
Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or
Snow tires.
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Wheels and Tires

3.7L V6 Engine
2.0L EcoBoost Engine
Component
BXT-96R-590
SP-520
SP-537
Spark plugs
3
FP-71
Cabin air filter
FS-104
Seat filter
WW-2200 (driver side)
Windshield wiper
blade WW-1900 (passenger side)
1 Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage.
The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct
air filter element is not used.
2 Only use the specified replacement oil filter. The use of a non-specified oil
filter can result in engine damage.
3 For spark plug replacement, see an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 436).
Note: Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design
specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement
parts. Your warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark
plugs are not used.
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Capacities and Specifications

Ford part number /Ford specification
Ford part name or
equivalent
Capacity
Item
/ WSH-M1C231-A
1Use only Motorcraft DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent
meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than
the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage.
2Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
3Automatic transmissions that require Motorcraft MERCON LV transmission
fluid should only use Motorcraft MERCON LV transmission fluid.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission
damage.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter at the correct service interval.
See Scheduled Maintenance (page 436).
4See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.
5Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils
that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of
recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays
the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines
6Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are
unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford
warranty.
7Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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WARNING
The A/C refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high pressure.
Opening the A/C refrigerant system can cause personal injury. A/C
refrigerant system is to be serviced only by qualified personnel.
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Capacities and Specifications

• Travel expense reimbursement forlodging, meals and rental car
• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your
Ford Extended Service Plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any
remaining coverage to the new owner.
Whenever you sell your vehicle,
prospective buyers may have a higher
degree of confidence that vehicle was
properly maintained with Ford ESP,
thereby improving resale value.
Avoid the Rising Cost of Properly
Maintaining Your Vehicle!
Ford Extended Service Plan also
offers a Premium Maintenance Plan
that covers all scheduled
maintenance, and select items that
routinely wear out.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never
have to worry about affording your
vehicle maintenance. It covers regular
checkups, routine inspections,
preventive care and replacement of
select items that require periodic
attention for normal wear:
• Windshield Wiper Blades
• Spark Plugs (except in California) • The Clutch Disc
• Brake Pads and Linings
• Shock Absorbers
• Belts and Hoses
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Replenishment
Contact your selling authorized Ford
or Lincoln dealership today so they
can customize a Ford Extended
Service Plan that fits your driving
lifestyle and budget.
Interest Free Finance Options
Available
Take advantage of our interest free
installment payment plan. Just a 10%
down payment will provide you with
an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program.
To learn more, call our Ford ESP
specialists at 800-367-3377. Don’t
forget to ask about our interest free
payment program, allowing you all
the security and benefits Ford ESP has
to offer while paying over time. You
are pre-approved with no credit
checks, no hassles!
Complete the information below and
mail to:
Ford ESP
P.O. Box 8072
Royal Oak, MI 48068-0039
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Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)

Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped)
WARNING
Always follow scheduled
maintenance instructions,
regularly inspect your vehicle, and
seek repair for any damage or problem
you suspect. Vehicle Health Report
supplements, but cannot replace,
normal maintenance and vehicle
inspection. Vehicle Health Report only
monitors certain systems
electronically monitored by your
vehicle and will not monitor or report
the status of any other system, (such
as brake lining wear). Failure to
perform scheduled maintenance and
regularly inspect your vehicle may
result in vehicle damage and serious
injury.
Note: This feature is only available in
the United States.
Note: Your Vehicle Health Report
feature requires activation prior to use.
Visit www.SYNCMyRide.com to
register. There is no fee or subscription
associated with Vehicle Health Report,
but you must register to use this
feature.
Note: This feature may not function
properly if you have enabled caller ID
blocking on your cellular phone. Before
running a report, review the Vehicle
Health Report Privacy Notice.
Note: In order to allow a break-in
period for your vehicle, you may not be
able to create a Vehicle Health Report
until your vehicle odometer has
reached 200 miles. Note:
Cellular phone and SMS charges
may apply when making a report.
Register for Vehicle Health Report and
set your report preferences at
www.SYNCMyRide.com. After
registering, you can request a Vehicle
Health Report (inside your vehicle).
Return to your account at
www.SYNCMyRide.com to view your
report. You can also choose for SYNC
to remind you automatically to run
reports at specific mileage intervals.
Cellular phone airtime usage may
apply when reporting.
The system allows you to check your
vehicle’s overall health in the form of
a diagnostic report card. The Vehicle
Health Report contains valuable
information, such as:
• Vehicle diagnostic information
• Scheduled maintenance
• Open recalls and Field Service Actions
• Items noted during vehicle inspections by your authorized
dealer that still need servicing.
Making a Report
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If you want to run a report by
using the touchscreen, touch
Apps > Vehicle Health
Report.
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To run a report by voice
command, press the voice
button on the steering wheel
and, when prompted, say "Vehicle
health report".
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MyLincoln Touch™

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance
schedule helps protect against major
repair expenses resulting from neglect
or inadequate maintenance and may
help to increase the value of your
vehicle when you sell or trade it. Keep
all receipts for completed
maintenance with your vehicle.
We have established regular
maintenance intervals for your vehicle
based upon rigorous testing. It is
important that you have your vehicle
serviced at the proper times. These
intervals serve two purposes; one is
to maintain the reliability of your
vehicle and the second is to keep your
cost of owning your vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have all
scheduled maintenance performed
and to make sure that the materials
used meet the specifications
identified in this owner's manual. See
Capacities and Specifications
(page 329).
Failure to perform scheduled
maintenance invalidates warranty
coverage on parts affected by the lack
of maintenance.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at
Your Dealership?
Factory-Trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in
extensive factory-sponsored
certification training to help them
become experts on the operation of
your vehicle. Ask your dealership
about the training and certification
their technicians have received.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft®
Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft
and Ford-authorized branded
re-manufactured replacement parts.
These parts meet or exceed our
specifications. Parts installed at your
dealership carry a nationwide
12-month or 12000-mile (20000
kilometer) parts and labor limited
warranty.
If you do not use Ford authorized parts
they may not meet our specifications
and depending on the part, it could
affect emissions compliance.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended
evening and Saturday hours to make
your service visit more convenient and
they offer one stop shopping. They
can perform any services that are
required on your vehicle, from general
maintenance to collision repairs.
Note:Not all dealers have extended
hours or body shops. Please contact
your dealer for details.
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Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that
pays dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and
resale value. To maintain the proper
performance of your vehicle and its
emission control systems, make sure
you have scheduled maintenance
performed at the designated intervals.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system,
which displays a message in the
information display at the proper oil
change interval. This interval may be
up to one year or 10000 miles (16000
kilometers).
When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears in
the information display, it is time for
an oil change. Make sure you perform
the oil change within two weeks or
500 miles (800 kilometers) of the
ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED message
appearing. Make sure you reset the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each
oil change. See (page 101).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative,
you should perform the oil change
interval at six months or 5000 miles
(8000 kilometers) from your last oil
change. Never exceed one year or
10000 miles (16000 kilometers)
between oil change intervals. Your vehicle is very sophisticated and
built with multiple, complex,
performance systems. Every
manufacturer develops these systems
using different specifications and
performance features. That is why it
is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and
repair your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has
recommended maintenance intervals
for various parts and component
systems based upon engineering
testing. Ford Motor Company relies
upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for
replacement of oils and fluids to
protect your vehicle at the lowest
overall cost to you and recommends
against maintenance schedules that
deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of
only genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the
recommended additives and
chemicals for your vehicle. We do not
recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part
of your vehicle’s normal maintenance.
Please consult your warranty
information.
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Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and,
by itself, does not necessarily indicate
a concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert,
such as the factory-trained
technicians at your dealership, should
inspect discolored fluids that also
show signs of overheating or foreign
material contamination immediately.Make sure to change your vehicle’s
oils and fluids at the specified
intervals or in conjunction with a
repair. Flushing is a viable way to
change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems
are flushed only with new fluid that is
the same as that required to fill and
operate the system or using a
Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following
basic maintenance checks and
inspections every month or at
six-month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
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