Lincoln Mark LT (2008 year). Manual - part 20

BRAKE FLUID

The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the “MIN” and
“MAX” lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from your authorized dealer
immediately.

TRANSMISSION FLUID

Checking automatic transmission fluid

Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled
intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not
consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the
transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or
shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.

Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 20 miles [30 km]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.

1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.

4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.

5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.

6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.

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7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
Low fluid level

Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 50°F (10°C).

Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature
150°F-170°F (66°C-77°C) on a level surface. The normal operating
temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of
driving.
You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is
above 50°F (10°C). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill
condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating
temperature.

The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (150°F-170°F
[66°C-77°C]).

The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at ambient temperature
(50°F-95°F [10°C-35°C]).

High fluid level

Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transmission failure.
An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or
possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick. Refer to Maintenance
product specifications and capacities in this chapter.

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Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.

If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 ml) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.

If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by an authorized
dealer.

An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause shift and/or engagement concerns
and/or possible damage.

Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.

TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Clean the filler plug.

2. Remove the filler plug and
inspect the fluid level.

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3. Add only enough fluid through
the filler opening so that the fluid
level is at the bottom of the
opening.

Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Maintenance
product specifications and capacities section in this chapter.

DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE

Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for
maintenance intervals. If the original universal joints are replaced with
universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be
necessary.

AIR FILTER

Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.

When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter
element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter.

To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed

and do not remove it while the engine is running.

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Changing the air filter element

1. Release two retainer clamps.

2. Pull air filter tray assembly out
toward front of vehicle and lift air
filter element up and out of housing.

The air filter box needs to be free of any debris before installing a new
air filter.

3. Install a new air filter element
into the tray assembly.

4. Return air filter tray to original
position by pressing firmly on the
handle until all rearward movement
stops and secure the two clamps.

Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe
engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.

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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component

5.4L 3V V8 engine

Air filter element

FA-1754

Battery

BXT-65-650

Fuel filter

FG-986B

Oil filter

FL-820-S

PCV valve

1

Spark plugs

2

1

The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items

listed in scheduled maintenance information and is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.

For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.

Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.

2

For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to

scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.

Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.

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MAINTENANCE

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

AND

CAPACITIES

Item

Capacity

Ford

part

name

or

equivalent

Ford

part

number

/

Ford

specification

Brake

fluid

Between

MIN

and

MAX

on

reservoir

Motorcraft

High

Performance

DOT

3

Motor

V

ehicle

Brake

Fluid

PM-1-C

/

WSS-M6C62-A

Seat

tracks

—

Multi-Purpose

Grease

XG-4

or

XL-5

/

ESB-M1C93-B

Hinges,

latches,

striker

plates,

fuel

filler

door

hinge

and

door

check

arm

—

Motorcraft

Silicone

Brake

Caliper

Grease

and

Dielectric

Compound

XG-3-A

/

ESE-M1C171-A

T

ransmission

/steering/parking

brake

linkages

and

pivots

and

brake

pedal

shaft

—

Premium

Long-Life

Grease

XG-1-C

/

ESA-M1C75-B

Lock

cylinders

—

Motorcraft

Penetrating

and

Lock

Lubricant

XL-1

/

None

Engine

oil

7.0

quarts

(6.6L)

Motorcraft

SAE

5W

-20

Premium

Synthetic

Blend

Motor

Oil

Motorcraft

SAE

5W

-20

Super

Premium

Motor

Oil

(Canada)

1

XO-5W20-QSP

(US)

CXO-5W20–LSP12

(Canada)

/

WSS-M2C930-A

with

API

Certification

Mark

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Item

Capacity

Ford

part

name

or

equivalent

Ford

part

number

/

Ford

specification

Engine

coolant

21.2

quarts

(20.0L)

Motorcraft

Premium

Gold

Engine

Coolant

with

bittering

agent

(yellow-colored)

2

VC-7-B

/

WSS-M97B51-A1

Cooling

system

stop

leak

pellets

—

Motorcraft

Cooling

System

Stop

Leak

Pellets

VC-6

/

WSS-M99B37-B6

Front

axle

(4X4)

fluid

3.7

pints

(2.0L)

Motorcraft

SAE

80W

-90

Premium

Rear

Axle

Lubricant

XY

-80W90-QL

/

WSP-M2C197-A

Rear

axle

fluid–

9.75

inch

3

5.5

pints

(2.6L)

4

Motorcraft

SAE

75W

-140

Synthetic

Rear

Axle

Lubricant

XY

-75W140-QL

/

WSL-M2C192-A

Automatic

transmission

fluid

(4R75E)

13.9

quarts

(13.2L)

5

Motorcraft

MERCON

威

V

AT

F

6

XT

-5-QM

/

MERCON

威

V

Power

steering

fluid

Fill

to

between

MIN

and

MAX

lines

on

reservoir

Motorcraft

MERCON

威

V

AT

F

XT

-5-QM

/

MERCON

威

V

T

ransfer

case

fluid

(4X4)

2.0

quarts

(1.9L)

7

Motorcraft

T

ransfer

Case

Fluid

XL-12

/

—

W

indshield

washer

fluid

4.25

quarts

(4.0L)

Motorcraft

Premium

W

indshield

W

asher

Concentrate

ZC-32-A

/

WSB-M8B16-A2

Fuel

tank

(5.5’

box)

30.0

gallons

(113.6L)

——

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Item

Capacity

Ford

part

name

or

equivalent

Ford

part

number

/

Ford

specification

Fuel

tank

(6.5’

box)

27.0

gallons

(102.2L)

Standard

35.7

gallons

(135.1L)

Optional

——

1

Use

of

synthetic

or

synthetic

blend

motor

oil

is

not

mandatory

.

Engine

oil

need

only

meet

the

requirements

of

Ford

specification

WSS-M2C930-A

and

the

API

Certification

mark.

2

Add

the

coolant

type

originally

equipped

in

your

vehicle.

3

Y

our

vehicle’

s

rear

axle

is

filled

with

a

synthetic

rear

axle

lubricant

and

is

considered

lubricated

for

life.

These

lubricants

do

not

need

to

be

checked

or

changed

unless

a

leak

is

suspected,

service

is

required

or

the

axle

assembly

has

been

submerged

in

water

.

The

axle

lubricant

should

be

changed

any

time

the

rear

axle

has

been

submerged

in

water

.

4

Service

refill

capacity

is

determined

by

filling

the

axle

to

1/4-9/16

inch

(6-14

mm)

below

the

bottom

of

the

filler

hole

with

the

vehicle

on

a

level

surface.

Add

4

oz.

(118

ml)

of

Additive

Friction

Modifier

or

equivalent

meeting

Ford

specification

EST

-M2C118-A,

for

complete

fill

of

9.75

inch

T

raction-Lok

axles.

5

Approximate

dry

fill

capacity

including

transmission

fluid

cooling

system,

actual

refill

capacities

will

vary

based

on

vehicle

application

and

transmission

fluid

cooling

system

(i.e.

coolers

size,

cooling

lines,

auxiliary

cooler

capacities).

The

amount

of

transmission

fluid

and

fluid

level

should

be

set

by

the

indication

on

the

dipstick’

s

normal

operating

range.

6

Automatic

transmissions

that

require

MERCON

威

V

should

only

use

MERCON

威

V

fluid

or

fluid

that

is

specified

dual

usage

MERCON

威

/MERCON

威

V

.

Use

of

any

fluid

other

than

the

recommended

fluid

may

cause

transmission

damage.

Refer

to

scheduled

maintenance

information

to

determine

the

correct

service

interval.

Use

of

any

fluid

other

than

the

recommended

fluid

may

cause

transmission

damage.

7

Service

refill

capacity

is

determined

by

filling

the

transfer

case

to

the

bottom

of

the

filler

hole

with

the

vehicle

on

a

level

surface.

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ENGINE DATA

Engine

5.4L V8 engine

Cubic inches

330

Required fuel

87 octane

Firing order

1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Ignition system

Coil on plug

Spark plug gap

1

0.040–0.050 inch (1.02–1.28mm)

Compression ratio

9.85:1

1

The spark plug gap can not be adjusted.

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Engine drivebelt routing

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Compliance Certification Label

The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.

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Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.

Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:

1. World manufacturer identifier

2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System

3. Vehicle line, series, body type

4. Engine type

5. Check digit

6. Model year

7. Assembly plant

8. Production sequence number

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS

You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.

Description

Code

Four-speed automatic (4R75E)

Q

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GENUINE LINCOLN ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE

A wide selection of Genuine Lincoln Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Lincoln or Ford of Canada dealer. These
quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Lincoln’s
rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will
repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Lincoln
Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component
damaged by the defective accessories. The accessories will be warranted
for whichever provides you the greatest benefit:
• 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
• the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty.

Following is a list of several Genuine Lincoln Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. To find out what accessories are
available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online
store at: www.lincolnaccessories.com.

Exterior style

Bug shields

Chrome exhaust tips

Deflectors

Running boards

Splash guards

Step bars

Tonneau covers

Wheels

Interior style

Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors

Floor mats

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Lifestyle

Ash cup / smoker’s package

Bedliners and bedmats

Cargo organization and management

Towing mirrors

Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories

Peace of mind

Mobile-ease™ hands-free communication system

Remote start

Vehicle security systems

Wheel locks

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your

vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio

Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.

• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your

vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.

• To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock

braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.

• Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to

the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.

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A

Accessory delay ..........................89

Air cleaner filter ...............308–310

Air conditioning ..........................68

Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................155–156

and child safety seats ............158
description ..............................156
disposal ....................................160
driver airbag ....................156, 158
indicator light .........................159
operation .........................156, 158
passenger airbag .............156, 158

Ambulance packages ....................8

Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................287

Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................215

Anti-theft system ......................131

arming the system ..................132

Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 23

Automatic transmission

driving an automatic
overdrive .................................221
fluid, adding ............................305
fluid, checking ........................305
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specification ..................311

Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....31

Axle

lubricant specifications ..........311
refill capacities ........................311
traction lok ..............................218

B

Battery .......................................285

acid, treating emergencies .....285
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................285
replacement, specifications ...310
servicing ..................................285

Belt-Minder

威 .............................150

deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder

威 ...........................153

Booster seats .............................164

Brakes ........................................215

anti-lock ...................................215
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................215
fluid, checking and adding ....305
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
fluid, specifications .................311
lubricant specifications ..........311
parking ....................................216
shift interlock ..........................219

Bulbs ............................................77

C

Capacities for refilling fluids ....311

Cargo cage .................................112

Cargo management system ......114

Cell phone use ..............................9

Changing a tire .........................247

Child safety restraints ..............164

child safety belts ....................164

Child safety seats ......................167

attaching with tether straps ..171
in front seat ............................169
in rear seat ..............................169

Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................164

Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............273

2008 Mark LT (mlt)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)

Index

320