fuel filter LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1998 Owners Manual

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L engine
Air filter FA-1032
Fuel filter FG-800A
Battery (standard) BXT-65-650
Battery (optional) BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-98
Spark plugs* AWSF-32PP**
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 have a ªPGº suffix.
Cylinders No. 5, 6, 7 and 8 have a ªPº suffix. If a spark plug needs to
be replaced, use only spark plugs with the same service part number
suffix letter ªPPº as shown on the engine decal.
Capacities and specifications
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium Motor
Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Ford High
Performance DOT 3
Brake FluidFill to line in reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line in reservoir
Transmission fluid Motorcraft
MERCONtVATF13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Engine coolant Ford Premium Cooling
System Fluid13.3L (14.1 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Rear axle fluid
1Motorcraft SAE 80W90
Rear Axle Lubricant1.8-1.9L (3.75-4.0
pints)
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
ConcentrateFill to line in reservoir
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive
friction modifier C8AZ-19B546±A,
Ford specification EST-M2C118±A
for complete refill of Traction-Lok
axles.
Service refill capacities are
determined by filling the rear axle
6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16
inch) below the bottom of the filler
hole.
Rear axles are considered
lubricated for life when the vehicle
is used for normal service. See
your ªService Guideº for Severe
Duty requirements.
Capacities and specifications
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Aiming headlamps ....................169
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................76
and child safety seats ..............78
description ................................77
disposal ......................................81
indicator light ...........................80
passenger air bag .....................79
Air suspension
description ..............................102
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)#$description
Battery .......................................149
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............138
Brakes ..........................................96
anti-lock .....................................96
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................97
fluid, checking and adding ....138
traction control .........................99
Brake-shift interlock .................103
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................166
headlamps ...............................167
specifications ..........................171
Changing a tire .........................122
Child safety seats ........................84
Childproof locks ..........................51
Chime
headlamps on ............................13
Cleaning your vehicle ...............172
engine compartment ..............173
fabric ........................................175
instrument panel ....................175
plastic parts ............................174
safety belts ..............................176
tail lamps .................................175
washing ....................................172
waxing .....................................172
wheels ......................................173
windows ..................................178Climate control system
automatic temperature
control ..............26,27,28,29,32,33
Clock ............................................34
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................19
set zone adjustment .................18
Controls .......................................52
Daytime running light system ...25
Defrost
rear window ..............................34
Emission control system ..........163
Engine
service points ..........................134
Engine block heater ...................93
Engine coolant
checking and adding ..............140
disposal ....................................142
refill capacities ........................142
Engine oil ...........................135,137
changing oil and oil filter .......137
checking and adding .......135,136
Exhaust fumes ............................94
Fail safe cooling ........................143
Floor mats ...................................53
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......162
improving fuel economy ........113
octane rating ...........................161
quality ......................................161
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................158
Fuel gauge ...................................14
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......114
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................117
power distribution box ...........120
Fuses ...................................115,116
Gauges, Mechanical ....................14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
Hazard flashers .........................114
Index
186

Recommended fuel Refer to9Octane recommendations9in the
Maintenance and carechapter
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with
filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford
Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF (part# XT-5-QM), Ford
Specification WSS-M2C202-B
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Safety Compliance
Certification Label located on the front
face of the driver's door jamb
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel
Coolant capacity 13.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line in reservoir. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F
Ensure correct automatic
transmission fluid is used for a
specific application. Check the
container to verify the fluid is
MERCONtand/or MERCON Vt
approved. Some fluids have been
approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV
requirements and will be labeled as
such. Fluids labeled as meeting
only MERCONtor only MERCONt
V requirements must not be used
interchangeably. DO NOT mix
MERCONtand MERCONtV.
Transmission fluid requirements
are indicated on the dipstick or on
the dipstick handle. Refer to your
ªService Guideº to determine the
correct service interval.
Filling station information
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