1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
1998 Lincoln Mark VIII 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 Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
checks 3 5 13 25 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 Motor Company. Copyright - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | 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 Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
General maintenance information PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: 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 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
Service are shown in italics. For items marked with a number in parethenses 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 tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
,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. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 32,000 KILOMETERS (20,000 MILES) u Change engine - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
schedule u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect disc brake pads and rotors. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 56,000 KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 64,000 KILOMETERS (40 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 96,000 KILOMETERS (60,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
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. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 128,000 KILOMETERS (80,000 MILES) u Change engine - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 144,000 KILOMETERS (90,000 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 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
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. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 176,000 KILOMETERS (110,000 MILES) u Change engine - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 192,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 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 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
duty schedule Items for Emission Control Service are shown in italics. For items marked with a number in parentheses such axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. Add 4 ounces of additive friction modifier - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
Date: Mileage: 25,000 KILOMETERS (15,000 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 Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 14 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
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 Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and brake pads and rotors (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 55,000 KILOMETERS (33,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 60 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
. 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 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
oil filter. Replace spark plugs. 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 disc brake pads and rotors. (1) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 18 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 115,000 KILOMETERS (69,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 120,000 KILOMETERS (72,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
) 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 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 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
(2). 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 disc brake - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
Severe duty schedule 160,000 KILOMETERS (96,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 165,000 KILOMETERS (99,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 167,000 - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
Severe duty schedule 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 and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 180,000 KILOMETERS (108,000 MILES) u Change - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
plugs. 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 disc brake - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
service technician at the indicated intervals. Service information and supporting specifications are provided in the "Owner Guide". and 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 operation of - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
function. u Check air pressure in the spare tire. u Inspect halfshaft dust boots. AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR: u u u u u u Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches, and all outside key locks. Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. Clean the body water drain holes. Check the air conditioning system before the - 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
Owner maintenance checks u Check the brake fluid level. u Check the battery connections. u Lubricate the transmission controls and linkage. If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. 27
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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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