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Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.

Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.

Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the

battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure
battery charge is maintained for quick starting.

Note: If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset
memory features.

Brakes
• Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are

covered with grease to prevent rust.

• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate

working parts and prevent corrosion.

Removing vehicle from storage

When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on

window surfaces.

• Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected

during storage (mice/squirrel nests).

• Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected

during storage.

• Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.

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• Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 ft (4.5 meters) back

and forth to remove rust build-up.

• Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there

are no leaks, and fluids are at recommended levels.

• If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
If you have any concerns or issues, contact your authorized dealer.

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component

4.6L V8 engine

Air filter element

FA-1032

Fuel filter

FG-986B

Battery-standard

BXT-65-650

Battery-heavy duty

1

BXT-65-750

Oil filter

FL-820-S

Spark plugs

2

1

Included in long wheelbase package.

2

For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to

scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.

Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft

威 or

equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.

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MAINTENANCE

PRODUCT

SPECIFICA

TIONS

AND

CAP

ACITIES

Item

Capacity

Ford

part

name

or

equivalent

Ford

part

number

/

Ford

specification

Brake

fluid

Between

MIN

and

MAX

on

reservoir

Motorcraft

威

High

Performance

DOT

3

Motor

V

ehicle

B

rake

Fluid

1

PM-1-C

/

WSS-M6C62-A

o

r

WSS-M6C65-A1

Door

weatherstrips

—

Silicone

Spray

Lubricant

XL-6

/

ESR-M13P4-A

Engine

coolant

18.6

quarts

(17.6L)

Motorcraft

威

Premium

Gold

Engine

Coolant

(yellow

colored)

2

VC-7-B

/

WSS-M97B51-A1

Hinges,

latches,

striker

plates,

fuel

filler

door

hinge

and

seat

tracks

—

Multi-Purpose

Grease

(Lithium

grease)

XG-4

o

r

XL-5

o

r

equivalent

/

ESB-M1C93-B

Lock

cylinders

—

Motorcraft

威

Penetrating

and

Lock

Lubricant

XL-1

/

None

Power

steering

fluid

Between

MIN

and

MAX

on

reservoir

Motorcraft

威

MERCON

威

VA

T

F

XT

-5-QM

/

MERCON

威

V

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Item

Capacity

Ford

part

name

or

equivalent

Ford

part

number

/

Ford

specification

Engine

oil

6

.0

quarts

(5.7L)

•

Motorcraft

威

SAE

5W20

Premium

Synthetic

Blend

Motor

Oil

(US)

•

Motorcraft

威

SAE

5W

-20

Full

Synthetic

Motor

Oil

(US)

•

Motorcraft

威

SAE

5W

-20

Super

Premium

Motor

Oil

(Canada)

•

Motorcraft

威

SAE

5W

-20

Synthetic

Motor

Oil

(Canada)

3

•

XO-5W20-QSP

(US)

•

XO-5W20-QFS

(US)

•

CXO-5W20-LSP12

(Canada)

•

CXO-5W20-LFS12

(Canada)

/WSS-M2C930-A

w

ith

API

Certification

Mark

Automatic

transmission

fluid

(4R75E)

13.9

quarts

(13.2L)

4

Motorcraft

威

MERCON

威

LV

AT

F

5

XT

-10-QL

V

/

MERCON

威

LV

Rear

axle

fluid

8

4.7-5.0

p

ints

(2.3-

2.4L)

7

Motorcraft

威

SAE

80W

-90

P

remium

Rear

Axle

Lubricant

XY

-80W90-QL

/

WSP-M2C197-A

4.5-4.7

p

ints

(2.1-2.3L)

6,7

Motorcraft

威

SAE

75W

-140

Synthetic

Rear

Axle

Lubricant

(limousine)

XY

-75W140-QL

/

WSL-M2C192-A

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Item

Capacity

Ford

part

name

or

equivalent

Ford

part

number

/

Ford

specification

W

indshield

washer

fluid

Fill

as

required

Motorcraft

威

Premium

W

indshield

W

asher

Concentrate

(US)

Premium

Quality

W

indshield

W

asher

Fluid

(Canada)

ZC-32-A

(US)

CXC-37-(A,

B,

D,

and

F)

(Canada)

/

WSB-M8B16-A2/-

-

Fuel

tank

19.0

gallons

(71.9L)

——

1

Use

only

brake

fluids

certified

to

meet

Ford

specifications.

2

Add

the

coolant

type

originally

equipped

in

your

vehicle.

3

Use

of

synthetic

or

synthetic

blend

motor

oil

is

not

mandatory

.

Engine

oil

need

only

meet

the

requirements

o

f

Ford

specification

WSS-M2C930-A

and

the

API

Certification

mark.

4

Indicates

only

approximate

d

ry-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

b

e

set

by

the

indication

o

n

the

dipstick’

s

normal

operating

range.

5

Use

of

any

fluid

other

than

the

recommended

fluid

may

cause

transmission

damage.

Refer

to

scheduled

maintenance

information

to

determine

the

correct

service

interval.

6

Add

4.0

oz.

(118

ml)

o

f

Additive

F

riction

Modifier

XL-3

o

r

equivalent

meeting

Ford

specification

EST

-M2C118-A

for

complete

refill

of

T

raction-Lok

rear

axles

only

.

7

Service

refill

capacities

are

determined

by

filling

the

rear

axle

1

/4

inch

to

1/2

inch

(6

mm

to

13

mm)

below

the

bottom

o

f

the

filler

hole.

8

Rear

axles

are

considered

lubricated

for

life

when

the

vehicle

is

used

for

normal

service.

For

severe

duty

requirements,

see

Exceptions

and

Special

Operating

Conditions

in

scheduled

maintenance

information.

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ENGINE DATA

Engine

4.6L V8 engine

4.6L FFV V8 engine

Cubic inches

281

281

Required fuel

Minimum 87 octane

Minimum 87 octane or

ethanol (E-85)

Firing order

1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Ignition system

Coil on plug

Coil on plug

Spark plug gap

0.052–0.056 inch

(1.32–1.42 mm)

0.041–0.047 inch

(1.04–1.20 mm)

Compression ratio

9.4:1

9.4:1

Engine drivebelt routing

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Compliance Certification Label

The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.

Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:

1. World manufacturer identifier

2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location

3. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type

4. Engine type

5. Check digit

6. Model year

7. Assembly plant

8. Production sequence number

TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS

You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.

Description

Code

Four-speed automatic (4R75E)

Q

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LINCOLN CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE

A wide selection of Lincoln Custom Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Lincoln or Ford of Canada dealer. These
quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Lincoln’s
rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will
repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Lincoln Custom
Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component
damaged by the defective accessories. The accessories will be warranted
for whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
• 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
• the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.

Following is a list of several Lincoln Custom Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. To find out what accessories are
available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online
store at: www.lincolnaccessories.com (U.S. only).

Exterior style

•Side deflectors

Interior style

•Floor mats

Lifestyle

•Cargo organization and
management

•Garmin navigation*

Peace of mind

•Remote start

•Windshield wiper shaker*

•Vehicle security systems

•Back up camera*

•Wheel locks

•Back up alarm*

•Vehicle tracking and recovery*

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*Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory
manufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed
and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been
designed or tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements.
Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited
warranty and/or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by
the accessory manufacturer.

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your

vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio

Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.

• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your

vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.

• To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock

braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.

• Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to

the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner, may adversely
affect battery performance and durability, and may also adversely
affect the performance of other electrical systems in the vehicle.

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FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)

More than 30 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered the
powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan
backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.

Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle Components

There are four, new-vehicle Extended Service Plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your dealer for details.

PremiumCare – Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 500
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’s not covered!

ExtraCare – Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech
items.

BaseCare – Covers 84 components.

PowertrainCare – Covers 29 critical components.

Ford ESP is honored by all Ford and Lincoln Dealers in the U.S.
and Canada It’s the only extended service plan authorized and backed
by Ford Motor Company. That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service anywhere you go.
• Factory-trained technicians.
• Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts.
Rental car reimbursement

If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs, you are
eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper warranty
repairs, or manufacturer’s recalls.

Transferable coverage

If you sell your vehicle before your Ford ESP coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you’re
ready to sell your car, prospective buyers may feel better about taking a
risk on your used vehicle. Ford ESP may add resale value!

Plus, exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
• Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and

emergency transportation.

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Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself

One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the
price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize
your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.

Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle!

Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that
routinely wear out.

The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require
periodic attention for normal “wear”:

• Wiper blades

• Brake pads and linings

• Spark plugs (except
California)

• Shock absorbers

• Clutch disc

• Belts and hoses

Contact your selling Ford or Lincoln dealership today so they can
customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle
and budget.

Interest free finance options available

Take advantage of our installment payment plan, just a 10% down
payment will provide you with an affordable no interest, no-fee payment
opportunity.

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FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)

You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a Ford
Extended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contract
backed by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on the
plan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as:
• Rental reimbursement
• Coverage for certain maintenance and wear items
• Protection against repair costs after your New Vehicle Limited

Warranty Coverage expires

• Roadside Assistance benefits
There are several Ford ESP plans available in various time, distance and
deductible combinations. Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving
needs, including reimbursement for towing and rental.

When you purchase Ford ESP, you receive added peace-of-mind
protection throughout Canada and the United States, provided by a
network of participating Ford Motor Company dealers.

For more information, visit your local Ford of Canada dealer or
www.ford.ca to find the Ford Extended Service Plan that is right for you.

Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada and the United States are
not eligible for Ford ESP coverage. This information is subject to change.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

Why maintain your vehicle?

This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for your
vehicle. Carefully following this schedule helps protect against major
repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and
may also help to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or
trade it.

It is your responsibility to see that all scheduled maintenance is
performed and that the materials used meet Ford engineering
specifications. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance specific in this
guide will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of
maintenance. Be sure receipts for completed maintenance are kept with
the vehicle and confirmation of the work performed is always recorded in
this guide.

Your dealer has factory-trained technicians who can perform the required
maintenance using genuine Ford parts. They are committed to meeting
your service needs and to assuring your continuing satisfaction.

Protecting your investment

Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value. To ensure the proper
performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is
imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated
intervals.

Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex
performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using
different specifications and performance features. That’s why it’s important
to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair your vehicle.

Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenance intervals for
various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing.
Ford Motor Company relies upon this testing to determine the most
appropriate mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to protect your
vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommends against
maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance
information.

Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts.
Parts other than Ford, Motorcraft

威 or Ford-authorized remanufactured

parts that are used for maintenance replacement or for the service of
components affecting emission control must be equivalent to genuine

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Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the
owner’s responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please
consult your Warranty Guide for complete warranty information.

Chemicals or additives not approved by Ford are not required for factory
recommended maintenance. In fact, Ford Motor Company recommends
against the use of such additive products unless specifically
recommended by Ford for a particular application.

Oils, fluids and flushing

In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.

Genuine Ford parts and service

When planning your maintenance services, consider your dealership for
all your vehicle’s needs.

There are a lot of reasons why visiting your dealership for all your
service needs is a great way to help keep your vehicle running great.

Convenience

Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to make
your service visit more convenient. How’s that for quality service?

Factory-trained technicians

Service technicians participate in extensive factory-sponsored
certification training to help them become experts on the operation of
your vehicle. Ask your dealership about the training and certification
their technicians have received.

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft

姞 replacement parts

Dealerships stock Ford and Motorcraft

威 branded replacement parts.

These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications, and
we stand behind them. Parts installed at your dealership carry a
nationwide, 12 month/12,000 mile (20,000 km) parts and labor limited
warranty. Your dealer can give you details.

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