2005 Lincoln LS Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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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 Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 2
on the Web To learn more about the importance of routine and dealer performed maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service website. You'll also find important warranty information, customer assistance, technical expertise, frequently asked questions and much more. The website - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 3
Contents General Owner's Information ...1 General Maintenance Information ...4-5 Owner Checks and Services ...6 General Owner's Information Keep It Genuine Normal Schedule Conditions ...42-45 Exceptions ...46-47 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant Change Record ...48 Scheduled Maintenance 3 - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 4
automotive service provider you choose, 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 specified in this guide will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 5
drive. For this reason, the Scheduled Maintenance Guide is divided into two basic maintenance schedules: is right for you is easy. For the most part, do you drive your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle ExceptionsЉ on page 46 • Engine oil and Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant - time and mileage - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 6
Guide" for more information. Check Every Month for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. tires for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. engine oil fluid level. windshield washer fluid level. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 7
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 Ford and Lincoln Mercury - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 8
KEEP IT GENUINE When parts on your vehicle need replacing, you should not settle for anything that does not meet Ford Motor Company's specifications. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet these specifications. You can find them at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealership. Look for the following - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 9
health of your vehicle's battery during any service visit. The Motorcraft Tested Tough Max Series with its Љlong-lifeЉ design outlasted other long-life batteries by up to 200%. That's one reason why we stand behind this battery with a national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 10
Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors and drums are vehicle tested for durability and noise suppression while being Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) compliant. The right brake parts and repair work are essential to ensure your brake system operates as it should. Oil - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 11
your rights to insist on original equipment replacement parts. These genuine parts are made by the manufacturer to services. Ask your selling dealership about their capabilities to help with collision repair. Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are designed, engineered, and warranted by Ford Motor - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 12
for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Check battery performance. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 13
's a comprehensive way to perform a thorough inspection of your vehicle. It is your receipt that gives you immediate feedback! You'll know what's been checked, what's okay, as well as those things that may require future or immediate attention. The multi-purpose vehicle inspection is one more way to - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 14
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 15
for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 25,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 16
VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 17
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with dipstick. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 18
: MILEAGE: 55,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. battery with a national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter up to 100 months with unlimited mileage. Should your battery need to be replaced, consider any one of the batteries that bear - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 19
VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 20
hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 21
miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums meet the stringent standards of Ford Motor Company engineers. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums are vehicle tested for durability and noise - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 22
VANS & SUVS 90,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 23
❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with dipstick. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 24
CODE: MILEAGE: 115,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended changing your vehicle's oil and lubricants. Motorcraft Oils and Lubricants meet the stringent standards set by Ford Motor Company. Motorcraft Oils are formulated to reduce engine - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 25
& SUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 26
hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 27
miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums meet the stringent standards of Ford Motor Company engineers. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums are vehicle tested for durability and noise - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 28
SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 29
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 30
#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 25,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ size, type, tread design, brand and load-carrying capacity, because they can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. When you need to replace your - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 31
brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required for Focus - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 32
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 33
brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required for Focus - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 34
brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, ❑ Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ❑ Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as ❑ required (Focus - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 35
Equipment and Motorcraft replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums meet the stringent standards of Ford Motor Company engineers. In addition, all Ford Original Equipment replacement brake pads, shoes, rotors, and drums are vehicle tested for durability and noise suppression while being - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 36
brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required for Focus - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 37
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 38
brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (not required for Focus - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 39
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 40
: MILEAGE: 145,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. battery with a national 3 year, free-replacement and prorated-cost thereafter up to 100 months with unlimited mileage. Should your battery need to be replaced, consider any one of the batteries that bear - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 41
, ball joints, suspension (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter (except Focus, see below). Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 42
3,000 miles, 3 months or Change engine oil and replace oil filter 200 hours of engine operation Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level Every 15 - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 43
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints As required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings Use of E85 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only) Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 44
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Log DEALER VALIDATION: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 45
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Log DEALER VALIDATION: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: DEALER - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 46
M2C118-A) or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles (see "Owner's Guide" for quantity). The axle lubricant should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water. Police and Taxi Vehicle Axle Maintenance ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant every 100,000 miles. Rear axle lubricant - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 47
vehicles are operated under the Special Operating Conditions, where noted, on pages 42-43. California Fuel Filter Replacement ❑ If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission - 2005 Lincoln LS | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 48
RECORD Current mileage goes here => Add 50,000 miles to the current miles + 50,000 Next change due at this mileage => Or Today's date goes here => Add 3 years + 00 / 00 / 03 Date of next change => whichever comes first Dealer Stamp P & A CODE R.O.# Current mileage goes here => Add 50,000 miles to
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