transmission Mercury Grand Marquis 1011 s Service Manual

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
Inspect frequently, service as
required– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
– Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km)– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months– Change engine oil and filter
– Inspect and lubricate U-joints
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)– Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and
Town Car)
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)– Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80
transmission)
Every 50,000 miles (80,000 km)– Change manual transmission fluid
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change interval– If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel
Scheduled Maintenance
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................180
Accessory delay ..........................68
Airbags (police) ........................290
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................112, 122
and child safety seats ............114
description ......................112, 122
disposal ....................................124
driver airbag ....................115, 123
indicator light .................122, 124
operation .........................115, 123
passenger airbag .............115, 123
side airbag ...............................122
Air cleaner filter ...............260, 263
Air conditioning ..........................44
Air suspension ...........................184
description ..............................184
Alternator ..................................273
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................238
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................180–181
Anti-theft system ........................84
Audio system
(see Radio) ................26, 28, 32, 37
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................186
fluid, adding ............................257
fluid, checking ........................257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specification ..................264
Police and fleet vehicles ........270
Auxiliary power point .................67Axle
lubricant specifications ..........264
Police and fleet vehicles ........272
refill capacities ........................264
traction lok ..............................185
B
Battery .......................................236
acid, treating emergencies .....236
jumping a disabled battery ....208
maintenance-free ....................236
Police vehicles ........................272
replacement, specifications ...263
servicing ..................................236
Belt-Minder.............................107
Booster seats .............................139
Brakes ................................179–180
anti-lock ...........................180–181
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................181
fluid, checking and adding ....257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
fluid, specifications .................264
lubricant specifications ..........264
police .......................................281
shift interlock ..........................185
Bulbs ............................................53
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....264
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................201
Child safety seats ......................129
attaching with tether straps ..137
in front seat ............................129
in rear seat ......................129, 133
LATCH .....................................134
recommendations ...................127
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................139
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............222
instrument panel ....................224
interior .....................................225
plastic parts ............................223
washing ....................................221
waxing .....................................221
wheels ......................................222
wiper blades ............................224
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............44
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................40
AM/FM .......................................27
AM/FM/CD .................................30
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................35
Console ........................................67
Controls
power seat .................................93
steering column ........................72
Coolant
checking and adding ..............238
refill capacities ................241, 264
specifications ..........................264
Cooler ........................................275
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................71
Cupholder(s) ...............................97
Customer Assistance ................190
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................302, 305
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................217
Getting roadside assistance ...190
Getting the service you
need .........................................213Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................219
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................217
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................48
Defrost
rear window ..............................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................257
engine oil .................................233
Driving under special
conditions ..................................188
through water .........................189
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................208
Emergency Flashers .................191
Emission control system ..........254
Engine ........................................267
cleaning ...................................222
coolant .....................................238
fail-safe cooling .......................242
idle speed control ...................236
lubrication specifications .......264
refill capacities ........................264
service points ..................231–232
starting after a collision .........192
Engine block heater .................178
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Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................264
Speed control ..............................71
Speedometer
calibrated (police) ..................282
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......176
Starting your vehicle ........174–176
jump starting ..........................208
Steering wheel
controls ......................................72
tilting .........................................66
Suspension
heavy duty (police) ................275
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................66
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....158
Police and fleet vehicles ........276
Tires ...........................143–144, 201
alignment ................................151
care ..........................................147
changing ..........................201, 205
checking the pressure ............147
inflating ...................................145
label .........................................157
police vehicles ........................276
replacing ..................................149
rotating ....................................151
safety practices .......................150
sidewall information ...............152
snow tires and chains ............163
spare tire .........................201, 203
terminology .............................144
tire grades ...............................144
treadwear ........................143, 148Towing .......................................170
recreational towing .................173
trailer towing ..........................170
wrecker ....................................211
Traction control ........................183
Traction-lok rear axle ...............185
Transmission .............................186
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....185
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................257
fluid, refill capacities ..............264
lubricant specifications ..........264
Trunk ...........................................76
Pack and loading ....................284
remote release ....................73, 79
Turn signal ..................................52
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................268
Vehicle loading ..........................163
Ventilating your vehicle ...........177
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................232
Water, Driving through .............189
Windows
power .........................................68
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................65
checking and adding fluid .....232
replacing wiper blades ...........232
Wrecker towing .........................211
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