Lincoln Town Car 1998 Service Guide
General maintenance information
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Table of contents
General maintenance information 3
Normal schedule 5
Severe duty schedule 14
Owner maintenance checks 27
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General maintenance information
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
This Service Guide indicates the scheduled maintenance required for
your vehicle. Proper maintenance guards against major repair expenses
resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance, and may help increase
the value you receive when you sell or trade your vehicle.
It is your responsibility to make sure that all of the scheduled
maintenance is performed and that the materials used meet Ford
engineering specifications. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance, as
specified in the Service Guide, will invalidate warranty coverage on parts
affected by the lack of maintenance. Make sure that receipts for
completed maintenance work are retained with the vehicle and
confirmation of maintenance work is always entered in your Service
Guide.
Your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership, or Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
Auto Care service center, has factory-trained technicians who can
perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. The
dealership looks forward to meeting your every service need to maximize
your satisfaction with your vehicle.
MAINTENANCE: AN INVESTMENT
Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value.
To assure the durability of your vehicle and its emission control systems,
it is necessary that scheduled maintenance be performed at the
designated intervals.
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If
other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured
parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service of
components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be
equivalent to genuine 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 Information Booklet” for
complete warranty information.
NO COST PCV VALVE REPLACEMENT
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. Your dealer will replace
the valve at no cost at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except in
Canada and California.
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PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK
❑ Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
WHAT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DO YOU FOLLOW?
Normal Schedule
Follow the Normal Schedule for most normal everyday driving
conditions.
Severe Duty Schedule
Follow the Severe Duty Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY
include one or more of the following conditions:
• Driving at top speeds for long distances during hot conditions.
• Short trips in areas of high humidity or freezing conditions.
• Police, taxi or delivery usage.
• Driving in dusty/sandy environments for long periods.
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Normal schedule
Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics.
For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see
footnote at the end of this section.
Rear axle lubricants should not be checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected, service required, or the axle has been submerged in water.
The rear axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been
submerged in water.
Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant are lubricated for life. These
axles are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected,
service required or the axle has been submerged in water. The rear axle
lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in
water.
Police and Taxi Vehicles:
Replace rear axle lubricant every 160,000 km (100,000 miles). Rear axle
lubricant may be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic
gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192–A, part number
F1TZ-19580–B or equivalent. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction
modifier C8AZ-19B546–A (EST-M2C118–A) or equivalent for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. The rear axle lubricant should be
changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water.
8,000 KILOMETERS (5,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
16,000 KILOMETERS (10,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
Date:
Mileage:
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Normal schedule
24,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
❑ Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
32,000 KILOMETERS (20,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
40,000 KILOMETERS (25,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
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Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
48,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
❑ Replace air cleaner filter.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
❑ Change automatic transmission fluid.
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
❑ Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
56,000 KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
64,000 KILOMETERS (40,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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Normal schedule
72,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
❑ Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
80,000 KILOMETERS (50,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Change engine coolant initially at 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or
48 months. Thereafter, change engine coolant every 48,000 km
(30,000 miles) or 36 months.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
88,000 KILOMETERS (55,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
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Date:
Mileage:
Normal schedule
96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Replace air cleaner filter.
❑ Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant
strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months.
❑ Replace PCV valve (2).
❑ Change automatic transmission fluid.
❑ Inspect exhaust heat shield(s).
❑ Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
❑ Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
104,000 KILOMETERS (65,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
❑ Rotate tires and adjust air pressure.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
112,000 KILOMETERS (70,000 MILES)
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date:
Mileage:
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