Lincoln Town Car (2011 year). Instruction - page 18

Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs

Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and
light repair automotive services. With factory-trained technicians, and
one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations
to repairs like brake service, check out the value your dealers can offer.

Owner checks and services

Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed by
the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s guide.

Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.

Engine oil/coolant change intervals

Engine oil

6 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
(whichever comes first)

Engine coolant, initial
change

6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)

Engine coolant, after
initial change

Every 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)

Check every month

Engine oil level

Function of all interior and exterior lights

Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare

Windshield washer fluid level

Check every six months

Battery connections; clean if necessary

Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary

Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength

Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary

Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary

Parking brake for proper operation

Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function

Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation

Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary

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Multi-point inspection

In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.

Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit

Accessory drive belt(s)

Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)

Battery performance

Horn operation

Clutch operation (if equipped)

Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses

Engine air filter

Suspension components for leaks and
damage

Exhaust system

Steering and linkage

Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operation

Tires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare

Fluid levels*; fill if necessary

Windshield for cracks, chips or pits

For oil and fluid leaks

Washer spray and wiper operation

*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer

Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!

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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG

The following section contains the “Normal Schedule”. This schedule is
presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptions
noted.

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Miles

(x

1,000)*

7.5

15

22.5

30

37.5

45

52.5

6

0

67.5

7

5

Kilometers

(x

1,000)*

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

108

1

20

Months*

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

Change

engine

oil

and

filter

•

•••••••••

Rotate

tires,

inspect

tire

wear

and

measure

tread

depth

•

•••••••••

Inspect

wheels

and

related

components

for

abnormal

noise,

wear

,

looseness

or

drag

•

•••••••••

Perform

multi-point

inspection

(recommended)

•

•••••••••

Inspect

automatic

transmission

fluid

level

(if

equipped

with

dipstick);

consult

dealer

for

requirements

•••••

Inspect

brake

pads,

shoes,

rotors,

drums,

brake

linings,

hoses

and

parking

brake

•••••

Inspect

engine

cooling

system

concentration

and

hoses

•••••

Inspect

exhaust

system

and

heat

shields

•••••

Inspect

half-shaft

boots

(if

equipped)

•••••

Inspect

steering

linkage,

ball

joints,

suspension,

tie-rod

ends,

driveshaft

and

U-joints;

lubricate

if

equipped

with

grease

fittings

•••••

Inspect

cabin

air

filter

(if

equipped)

•

•

•••

*

W

hichever

comes

first

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Miles

(x

1,000)*

82.5

90

97.5

105

112.5

120

1

27.5

135

142.5

150

Kilometers

(x

1,000)*

132

144

156

168

180

192

2

04

216

228

240

Months*

66

72

78

84

90

96

102

108

114

120

Change

engine

oil

and

filter

•

•••••••••

Rotate

tires,

inspect

tire

wear

and

measure

tread

depth

•

•••••••••

Inspect

wheels

and

related

components

for

abnormal

noise,

wear

,

looseness

or

drag

•

•••••••••

Perform

multi-point

inspection

(recommended)

•

•••••••••

Inspect

automatic

transmission

fluid

level

(if

equipped

with

dipstick);

consult

dealer

for

requirements

•••••

Inspect

brake

pads,

shoes,

rotors,

drums,

brake

linings,

hoses

and

parking

brake

•••••

Inspect

engine

cooling

system

concentration

and

hoses

•••••

Inspect

exhaust

system

and

heat

shields

•••••

Inspect

half-shaft

boots

(if

equipped)

•••••

Inspect

steering

linkage,

ball

joints,

suspension,

tie-rod

ends,

driveshaft

and

U-joints;

lubricate

if

equipped

with

grease

fittings

•••••

Inspect

cabin

air

filter

(if

equipped)

•

•

•••

*

W

hichever

comes

first

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Every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km)

Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)

Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)

Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if
equipped)

Replace engine air filter

Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand
Marquis and Town Car)

Every 105,000 miles
(168,000 km)

Change engine coolant

1

Replace spark plugs

Inspect accessory drive belt(s)

2

Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(filter not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and
AWF-21 transmissions); consult dealer for
requirements

Change manual transmission fluid

Change rear axle fluid (RWD vehicles)

Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)

Replace timing belt (Fiesta); failure to replace
belt can cause internal engine damage

1

Initial replacement at 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 72 months; every

45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months thereafter

2

Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintained
more frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under
these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional
maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service
advisor or technician.

Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier

Inspect frequently, service as

required

– Inspect and lubricate U-joints

– See axle maintenance items under

Exceptions

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 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80

transmission)

Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) – Change manual transmission fluid

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Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy

commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery

Inspect frequently, service as

required

– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)

– Replace engine air filter

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect brake system

– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or

6 months

– Inspect and lubricate U-joints

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),

6 months or 200 hours of engine

operation

– Change engine oil and filter

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 60,000 miles (96,000 km) – Replace spark plugs

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Crown Victoria police interceptor & taxi, and Executive Series Town Car

equipped with engine idle hour meter

Inspect frequently, service as

required

– Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) – Inspect brake system

– Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag
– Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings
– Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or

6 months

– Inspect and lubricate U-joints

Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km),

6 months or as indicated by

time/mileage calculation

– Change engine oil and filter (see description below)

Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) – Replace fuel filter

Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) – Change automatic transmission fluid (except 6R80

transmission)

Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) – Replace spark plugs

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ENGINE IDLE HOUR METER (IF EQUIPPED):

Your vehicle may be equipped with an idle meter to indicate how much
time the vehicle is idling in P (Park) or N (Neutral). The meter is
incorporated with the vehicle odometer. Depressing the odometer-reset
button once will display the trip odometer (miles [km] followed by a “T”
for trip odometer); depressing the odometer-reset button a second time
will display the idle meter (hours followed by an “H” for hours). The idle
meter only accumulates time when the vehicle is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral). Displayed time is cumulative for the vehicle. It cannot be
reset to zero. Police/Fleet vehicles often experience long periods of
idling, during which engine oil will continue to break down but distance
is not accumulated on the odometer.

To assist fleet managers in maintaining proper oil change intervals, the
idle meter will help determine when an oil change is required. For every
hour that the vehicle idles, it has accumulated the equivalent of
approximately 33 miles (53 km) of driving. Using the combination of the
vehicle odometer and idle meter allows the fleet manager to better
determine when the oil needs to be changed

Engine idle hour meter calculation:

Idle hours x 33 = miles (km) equivalency

Miles (km) driven + miles (km) equivalency = oil change interval

Example: When the odometer has accumulated 3,000 miles (4,800 km)
and the idle meter shows 61 hours, a 5,000 mile (8,000 km) oil change
interval will have been reached: 3,000 road miles (4,800 road km) + (61
idle hours x 33 miles [53 km]/idle hour) = 5,013 miles (8,067 km).

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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

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