Lincoln Blackwood (2002 year). Manual — part 13

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause

the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible
personal injury.

Fuel Filter

For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate
intervals for changing the fuel filter.

Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The
customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system
if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY

Measuring techniques

Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,600 km (1,000
miles) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 3,000 km–5,000 km (2,000 miles-3,000 miles).

Filling the tank

The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities
section of theCapacities and specifications chapter.

The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.

The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.

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For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
• Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,

an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.

• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time

the tank is filled.

• Allow no more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling.
• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
• Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
• Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the

same direction each time you fill up.

• Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.

Calculating fuel economy

1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in kilometers or miles).

2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in liters
or gallons).

3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.

4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.

5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:

Calculation 1: Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.

Calculation 2: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.

Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits

Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.

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Habits
• Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
• Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel

economy.

• Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste

fuel.

• Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
• Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
• Slow down gradually.
• Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%

less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).

• Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
• Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
• You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if

unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.

• Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may

reduce fuel economy.

• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel

economy.

• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
• Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
• Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel

economy.

• Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specifications in

the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the

recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.

Conditions
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy

at any speed.

• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately

0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).

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• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug

deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.

• To maximize the fuel economy, drive with the tonneau cover installed

(if equipped).

• Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first

12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving.

• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to

driving on hilly terrain.

• Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top

cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.

• Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than

two-wheel-drive operation.

• Close windows for high speed driving.

EPA window sticker

Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.

It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
• Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at

high speeds.

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• Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed

according to the specified schedule.

The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance
guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.

If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine

compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

Illumination of the “Check Engine” light, charging system warning light
or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is
not working properly.

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.

Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.

Please consult your Warranty Guide for 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 “Check Engine/Service Engine
Soon” light is on, refer to the description in the Warning lights and
chimes section of the Instrumentation chapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the “Check Engine/Service Engine Soon” light on.

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”

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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:
• First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
• Next, 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.

BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
• Headlamps
• Foglamps
• High-mount brakelamp
• Brakelamps
• Parking lamps
• Turn signal lamps
• License plate lamp
• Tail lamps
• Back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.

2. Open the hood.

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3. At the back of the headlamp,
remove the headlamp assembly
retainers by pushing rearward and
pulling up.

4. Pull the headlamp assembly
forward slightly to expose the
electrical connectors.

5. Rotate the bulb cover
counterclockwise and remove.

6. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.

7. Remove the bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise, then
slide the ring off the plastic base.

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8. Without turning, carefully pull the
bulb out of the headlamp assembly.

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do

not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.

9. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into the
lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp
assembly.

10. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.

2. Open the hood.

3. At the back of the headlamp,
remove the headlamp assembly
retainers by pushing rearward and
pulling up.

4. Pull the headlamp assembly
forward slightly to expose the
electrical connectors.

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5. Release clip and disconnect the
electrical connector from the bulb
socket.

6. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove.

7. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.

8. To complete installation of the
parking lamp/turn signal assembly,
follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

Replacing foglamp bulbs

The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may
shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is
dropped. Handle the bulb carefully. Grasp the bulb only by its
base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.

1. Rotate the foglamp bulb
counterclockwise and remove from
foglamp (the rear side of the
foglamp is shown).

2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.

3. Connect the electrical connector
to the new foglamp bulb.

4. Install the foglamp bulb in
foglamp by rotating clockwise.

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Replacing tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Open the tailgate dual doors to
expose the lamp assembly nuts.

2. Remove the nuts from the lamp
assembly.

3. Carefully pry the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle to expose the
bulb socket.

4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.

5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.

6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.

7. Carefully install the lamp assembly on the pickup box aligning the
three tabs into the slots.

8. Secure the lamp assembly on the vehicle with the nut.

Replacing rear cornering/backup lamp bulb

1. Reach behind the rear bumper
and remove two nuts from the lamp
assembly.

2. Carefully pull the lamp assembly
outward to expose the electrical
connector.

3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove.

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.

5. To complete installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.

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Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs

1. Remove the two screws from the
high-mount brakelamp assembly.

2. Remove the bulb from the lamp
assembly by turning
counterclockwise.

3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and push in the
new bulb.

4. Install bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.

5. Install brakelamp assembly on the vehicle with two screws.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.

Replacing the interior bulbs

Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
• Interior overhead lamp
• Map lamp
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.

USING THE RIGHT BULBS

Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an
“E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.

Function

Number of bulbs

Trade number

Headlamps

2

9007

Front park/turn lamps

2

3157 AK (amber)

Front sidemarker

2

194 AK (amber)

Foglamps

2

880

Dome/map lamps

2

579

Turn/tail/brake lamps

2

3157K

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Function

Number of bulbs

Trade number

Rear cornering lamp

2

921

Backup lamp

2

921

License lamp

2

168

High-mount brake
lamp

3

906

All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.

To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

Your vehicle is equipped with a
Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device
(VHAD) on each headlamp. Each
headlamp may be properly aimed in
the vertical (up/down) and the
horizontal (left/right) directions
using your VHAD system. The
headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly
plant.

A bubble (vertical indicator) that is
not centered between the two red
lines does not necessarily indicate
out-of-aim headlamps. If your
vehicle is not positioned on a level surface, the slope will be included in
the vertical indication. Therefore, vertical and horizontal headlamp
adjustment should be performed only when the beam direction appears
to be incorrect.

You will need one 4 mm wrench or socket to make the adjustments.

If the vehicle has been in an accident, the vehicle’s front structure
should be properly aligned before aiming the headlamps.

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Horizontal aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.

2. With the hood open, locate the
horizontal indicator and the
adjusting screw. They are located
below the viewing hole at the rear
of the headlamp assembly.

3. Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to
turn the horizontal adjusting screw
until the “0” mark on the yellow dial
lines up with the reference mark on the marker (as shown) when viewed
directly from above.

Turning the horizontal adjusting
screw in the direction of the arrow
changes the horizontal aim as
shown.

Vertical aim adjustment

1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.

2. With the hood open, locate the
bubble level and the vertical
adjustment screw. The adjustment
screw is located on the outboard
side of the headlamp.

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3. The “U” and “D” on the bubble
indicate the directional change (up
or down) of the vertical aim.

4. Use a 4 mm wrench or socket to
turn the vertical adjusting screw
until the bubble is centered between
the two red lines which represents
the “0” mark position.

When the horizontal and vertical indicators are set to the “0” mark, the
headlamp has been properly aimed.

CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Washing the exterior of your vehicle

Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to
the touch” or during exposure to
strong, direct sunlight. It is
recommended that you wash your
vehicle regularly with cool or
lukewarm water and a neutral Ph
shampoo, such as Detail Wash
(ZC-3–A), which is available from
your authorized Ford, Lincoln or
Mercury dealer. Always use a clean
sponge or carwash mitt with plenty
of water for best results. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry
cloth towel in order to eliminate water spotting.

Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish
washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot
painted surfaces.

It is especially important to wash the vehicle regularly during winter
months, as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and do cause
damage to the vehicle.

Items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits
should be washed and sponged off as soon as possible. Deposits not
removed promptly can cause damage to the vehicle’s paintwork and trim
over time.

Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before
entering a car wash.

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Underbody

Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and
door drain holes free from packed dirt.

Protecting the paint finish of your vehicle

Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle on a regular basis will
assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage.

A typical paint sealant lasts approximately six months to a year,
depending on local weather conditions and the cleaning soap that is used
in washing the vehicle.

Do not use a wax that beads excessively.

Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield
cowl area. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over
time.

Repairing paint chips

Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips.

Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired using
the Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit (F7AZ-19K507–BA), which is
available at your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. This kit
contains:
• Lacquer Touch-Up Paint (ALBZ-19500–XXXXA)
• Exterior Acrylic Spray Lacquer (ALAZ-19500–XXXXA)
Please note that the part numbers (shown as XXXX above) will vary with
your vehicle’s specific coloring. Carefully observe the application
instructions on the products.

Cleaning the wheel rims and covers

Aluminum wheel rims or covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish.

Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals,
in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could
wear away the clearcoat finish over time.

Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergents for
soiled wheel rims and covers.

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Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers.

Clean wheel rims and covers with Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is
available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer. Spray
cleaner on cool wheel rims or covers and allow to set for 2–5 minutes.
Agitate the area with a sponge and rinse off with plenty of water.

Use Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Removal (B7A-19520–AA),
available from your authorized Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer, in order
to remove tar and grease from wheel rims and covers.

Cleaning the engine

Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
• The engine must be cool to the touch before spraying with water.
• Never spray a hot engine with cold water, as damage to the

engine block or engine components may occur.

• Use caution when using a self-serve power washer (1000 psi maximum

pressure) to clean the engine, as the high-pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.

• Never apply anything to any exposed belts in the engine

compartment, including belt dressing.

For general cleaning of the engine and engine compartment, spray
Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (F4AZ-19A536–A) on all parts that
require cleaning and pressure rinse the area with cool water.

• Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning

the engine.

• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the

running engine may cause internal damage.

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