wheelbase LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2000 Owners Manual

Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions,
solvents or cleaners intended for rubber, vinyl or plastics.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately. Do not use household or glass cleaners.
These agents can stain and discolor the fabric. Use a mild soap and
water solution if necessary.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1668
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery-standard BXT-65-650
Battery-heavy duty
1BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-98
Spark plugs
2AWSF-32P
1Included in long wheelbase package.
2Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Engine oil (includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor
Oil4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Brake fluid
1Fill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Transmission fluid
2Motorcraft
MERCONtVATF12.1L (12.8 quarts)3
Engine coolant4Premium Engine
Coolant15.0L (15.8 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
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1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid
is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be
used.
2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill
of Traction-Lok rear axles.
For limousine, use 2.2±2.4L (4.75±5.0 pints) of Motorcraft Synthetic High
Performance Rear Axle Lubricant F1TZ-19780-B or equivalent meeting
Ford Specification WSL-M2C192-A for complete refill of rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Cubic inches 281
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5 469 (215.3)/5 621 (221.3)a
(2) Overall width 1 987 (78.2)
(3) Overall height 1 472 (58.0)
(4) Wheelbase 2 990 (117.7)/3 142 (123.7)
a
(5) Track - Front 1 611 (63.4)
(5) Track - Rear 1 659 (65.3)
aDenotes long wheel base
Capacities and specifications
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