1998 Lincoln Town Car Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
1998 Lincoln Town Car Manual
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remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
Owner maintenance checks 3 5 14 27 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
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 - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
General maintenance information PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK u 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 - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
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 -M2C192-A, part number F1TZ tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
(15,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 32 - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
(45,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 80 - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check brakes. (1) u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 104,000 KILOMETERS (65,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
75,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 128 - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 176 - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace PCV valve. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
Severe duty schedule Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics. For items marked with a 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 - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 15,000 KILOMETERS (9,000 MILES) ) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 40,000 KILOMETERS (24,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 45,000 KILOMETERS (27,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; brakes. (1) u Lubricate pitman arm and steering stops. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 55,000 KILOMETERS (33,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
oil filter. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 75,000 KILOMETERS (45,000 MILES ) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15, - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 85,000 KILOMETERS (51,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace PCV valve (2). u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Lubricate pitman arm and steering - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (72,000 MILES MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 135,000 KILOMETERS (81,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 140 - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses , and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 175,000 KILOMETERS (105,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 190,000 KILOMETERS (114,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 195,000 KILOMETERS (117,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES) u u u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace spark plugs. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Replace air cleaner filter. Replace PCV valve. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
service technician at the indicated intervals. Service information and supporting specifications are provided in the "Owner Guide". Any adverse conditions check for strange sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel or "hard to push" brake pedal. u If any slipping or changes in the - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check warning lights and gauges. AT LEAST MONTHLY: u brake lamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers. AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR: (I.E., EVERY SPRING AND FALL) u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning - 1998 Lincoln Town Car | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 29
key locks. Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Clean the body water drain holes. Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. Inspect engine cooling system, hoses and clamps; and check coolant strength u Check the brake fluid level. u Clean the battery connections. u Lubricate
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or concerns about your vehicle, we
suggest you follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing
dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service
Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the
Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada, contact:
Customer Assistance Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Direct Market Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
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