transmission oil LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2001 Owners Manual

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
11 Ð Not Used
12 15A Instrument Cluster, Anti-Theft, Ignition
Switch, Ignition Coils
13 10A Anti-Lock Brake Module, Traction Control
Switch
14 7.5A Transmission Control Switch, Lighting
Control Module (LCM), VCS
15 20A Multi-Function Switch, Turn Signals
16 30A Wiper Control Module (WCM), Windshield
Wiper Motor
17 10A Digital Transmission Range (DTR) Sensor,
Back-Up Lamps, EC Mirrors
18 7.5A Lighting Control Module (LCM), Front
Radio Control Unit, Cellular Telephone
Transceiver, Electronic Day/Night Mirror,
Compass Module/Rear Audio/Climate
Control Module, VCS
19 10A EATC, Clock, Instrument Cluster, PCM
20 7.5A Lighting Control Module (LCM), ABS, Shift
Lock
21 20A Multi-Function Switch, Hazard Lamps
22 20A Multi-Function Switch, High Mounted Stop
Lamps, Stop Lamps
23 20A Datalink Connector, I/P Cigar Lighter,
Reardoor Cigar Lighters (Long Wheel Base
Only)
24 5A Front Radio Control Unit
25 15A Lighting Control Module (LCM),
Courtesy/Demand Lamps
26 5A Digital Transmission Range (DTR) Sensor,
Starter Relay Coil
27 20A Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
Roadside emergencies
150

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
89123
6547
Maintenance and care
166

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
212

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

Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Rear Axle
Lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
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 (75W-140) or equivalent
meeting Ford Specification WSL-M2C192-A for complete refill of rear
axles.
3Ensure the correct transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid
requirements are indicated on the dipstick or 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.
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 9.4:1
Capacities and specifications
215

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

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