power steering fluid LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2001 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
Introduction
5

STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
²Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
²Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of
the following:
²underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
²uneven vehicle loading
²high crown in center of road
²high crosswinds
²wheels out of alignment
²loose or worn suspension components
Speed sensitive steering
The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steering
assist will decrease to improve steering feel. At lower speeds,
maneuverability will be increased.
If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes while
driving at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system
checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician.
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and
general vehicle performance during:
²certain road conditions
²steering maneuvers
²braking
²accelerations
Driving
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L SOHC V8 engine
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Air filter assembly
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Battery
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
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Maintenance and care
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CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide 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, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
Maintenance and care
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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-20
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
(except Signature
Touring Sedan)
2
Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF 13.2L (13.9 quarts)3
Transmission fluid
(Signature Touring
Sedan)
2
Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF 12.1L (12.8 quarts)3
Engine coolant4Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored)or
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)15.0L (15.8 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Capacities and specifications
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
C6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-19G208-BA
and
F5AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant (green
colored)VC-4±A (US) or
CXC-10
(Canada)ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow colored)VC-7±A WSS-M97B
51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseDOAZ-19584-AA
or
F5AZ-19G209-AAESB-M1C93-B or
ESR-M1C159-A
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 N/A
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONtV
Capacities and specifications
214

engine compartment ..............209
exterior ....................................207
exterior lamps .........................208
instrument cluster lens ..........210
instrument panel ....................210
interior .............................210±211
mirrors .....................................208
plastic parts ............................208
safety belts ..............................211
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................208
windows ..................................210
wiper blades ............................208
woodtone trim ........................210
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............27
Clock ................................39, 53, 58
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................20
set zone adjustment ...........19±20
Console
rear ............................................76
Controls
power seat .................................92
steering column ........................65
Coolant
checking and adding ..............171
coolant temperature light ........12
refill capacities ................175, 212
specifications ..................214±215
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................62
Customer Assistance ................145
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................226
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................219Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................225
Getting roadside assistance ...145
Getting the service
you need .................................219
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................228
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................222
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................225
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................26
Defrost
rear window ..............................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................178
engine oil .................................167
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........214
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................144
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................158
Emission control system ..........197
Engine ................................215±216
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................209
Index
232

turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................139
GAWR ......................................139
GVWR ......................................139
trailer towing ..........................139
Locks
autolock .....................................83
childproof ..................................75
doors ..........................................74
Lubricant specifications ...214±215
Lumbar support, seats ...............94
M
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............24
reset button ..............................18
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................71
cleaning ...................................208
heated ........................................75
programmable memory ............84
side view mirrors (power) .......74
Moon roof ....................................71
Motorcraft parts ................194, 212
O
Octane rating ............................192
Odometer .....................................16
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................167
Overdrive .............................66, 137
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................81Parking brake ............................131
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....212
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................98
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................58
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................151
Power door locks ........................74
Power steering ..........................134
fluid, checking and adding ....178
fluid, refill capacity ................212
fluid, specifications .........214±215
R
Radio ............................................33
Rear window defroster ...............33
Relays ........................................147
Remote entry system ...........79, 81
illuminated entry ......................83
locking/unlocking doors ...........80
opening the trunk .....................81
panic alarm ...............................81
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................82
replacing the batteries .............81
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............15, 96, 100±104
Safety defects, reporting ..........230
Safety restraints ..........96, 100±104
belt minder .............................106
cleaning the safety
belts .................................109, 211
Index
235

Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 71.9L (19.0 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire pressure and size Refer to the Certification Label
located on the driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
115.0L (15.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Transmission fluid capacity
(except Signature Touring Sedan)
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
Transmission fluid capacity
(Signature Touring Sedan)212.1L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
1
Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or
yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding
engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick's normal operating range.
Filling station information
240