steering LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2002 Owner's Manual

Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning lights and
chimessection of theInstrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
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.
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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.
BRAKE FLUID
Checking and adding brake fluid
Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed. Refer to the
scheduled maintenance guide for
the service interval schedules.
1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal to prevent dirt or water
from entering the reservoir.
2. Visually inspect the fluid level.
3. If necessary, add brake fluid from
a clean un-opened container until
the level reaches MAX. Do not fill
above this line.
4. Use only brake fluids certified to
meet Ford specification ESA-M6C25±A. Refer toLubricant
specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if
DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
MAX
MIN
MAX
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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 Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
Fill to line on reservoir
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
AT FFill to line on reservoir
Transmission fluid
2Motorcraft
MERCONtVATF13.2L (13.9 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)
Rear axle lubricant
5Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant1.8L (3.75 pints)6
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer ConcentrateFill to line on reservoir
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant Specificationsin this chapter. DOT 3 fluid is recommended.
However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to the 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 an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick's normal operating range.
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 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
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 SAE
75W-140Synthetic High Performance Rear Axle Lubricant XY-75W140±QL
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.
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in front seat ............................131
in rear seat ..............................131
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............187
exterior ....................................191
instrument cluster lens ..........190
instrument panel ....................190
interior .....................................190
plastic parts ............................189
safety belts ..............................191
washing ....................................186
waxing .....................................186
wheels ......................................187
windows ..................................191
wiper blades ............................189
Clock ................................22, 32, 61
Compass, electronic ....................63
calibration .................................79
set zone adjustment ...........78±79
Console
rear ............................................85
Controls
power seat ...............................103
steering column ........................68
Coolant
checking and adding ..............201
coolant temperature light ........13
refill capacities ................205, 227
specifications ..................228, 230
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................65
Customer Assistance ................156
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .............................192, 234
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................178
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................182
Getting roadside assistance ...156Getting the service you
need .........................................176
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................183
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................179
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................182
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................49
Defrost
rear window ..............................48
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................219
engine oil .................................195
Doors
door ajar warning .....................15
lubricant specifications ..........228
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................149
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................169
Emission control system ..........216
Engine ........................................230
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................187
coolant .....................................201
fail-safe coolant ......................206
idle speed control ...................199
Index
238

Load limits .................................150
GAWR ......................................150
GVWR ......................................150
trailer towing ..........................150
Locks
autolock .....................................94
childproof ..................................88
doors ..........................................88
Lubricant specifications ...228, 230
Lumbar support, seats .............103
M
Message center ...........................77
english/metric button ...............82
reset button ..............................78
Mirrors .........................................61
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................63
heated ........................................64
programmable memory ............94
side view mirrors (power) .......63
Moon roof ....................................69
Motorcraft parts ................212, 226
O
Octane rating ............................211
Odometer .....................................18
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................195
Overdrive .............................83, 148
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................91
Parking brake ............................142Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....226
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................108
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................64
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................163
Power door locks ........................88
Power steering ..................144±145
fluid, checking and adding ....217
fluid, refill capacity ................227
fluid, specifications .........228, 230
R
Rear window defroster ...............48
Relays ........................................158
Remote entry system ...........90±91
illuminated entry ......................93
locking/unlocking doors ...........90
opening the trunk .....................91
panic alarm ...............................91
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................93
replacing the batteries .............92
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............16, 106, 110±114
Safety defects, reporting ..........185
Safety restraints ........106, 110±114
belt minder .............................116
cleaning the safety
belts .................................120, 191
extension assembly ................120
for adults .........................111±113
for children .....................128±129
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241

lap belt ....................................114
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................108
warning light and
chime ...................12, 16, 115±116
Safety seats for
children ..............................129±130
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................106
Seats ..........................................102
child safety seats ............129±130
cleaning ...................................190
easy access/easyout feature ..105
heated ......................................105
memory seat ...............84, 94, 106
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..................................98±100
Servicing your vehicle ..............193
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................226, 230
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................228, 230
Speed control ..............................65
Speedometer ...............................18
Starting your vehicle ........136±138
jump starting ..........................169
Steering
speed sensitive .......................145
Steering wheel
controls ..........................60, 65, 68
tilting .........................................60
T
Tires ...........................165, 222±224changing ..........................165±166
checking the pressure ............224
replacing ..................................225
rotating ....................................224
snow tires and chains ............225
tire grades ...............................223
treadwear ................................223
Towing .......................................151
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................151
wrecker ....................................175
Traction control ........................143
active light ................................13
how to enable/disable ............144
off light ......................................14
Traction-lok rear axle ...............149
Transmission .............................146
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................219
fluid, refill capacities ..............227
lubricant
specifications ..................228, 230
Trunk ...........................................89
remote release ....................83, 91
Turn signal ......................15±16, 53
V
Vehicle Communication
System .........................................73
Vehicle dimensions ...................230
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................232
Vehicle loading ..........................150
Ventilating your vehicle ...........140
Index
242