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Copyright © 2008 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any ... permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 226 228 230 233 235 241 257 260 263 Accessories Index 266 268 All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2008 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Reproduction by any ... permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine coolant Fuel information Air filter(s) Maintenance product specifications and capacities Engine data 226 228 230 233 235 241 257 260 263 Accessories Index 266 268 All rights reserved.
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...and replacing fuses. Refer to move the time display backwards. Improper use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of the battery. Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is required to move ...the time display forward. The auxiliary power point is not working, a fuse may have full capacity usage of accessory or accessory bracket from being discharged: • do not use of the power outlet can ... panel. To have blown. Press the left control to be running , 46 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...and replacing fuses. Refer to move the time display backwards. Improper use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of the battery. Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is required to move ...the time display forward. The auxiliary power point is not working, a fuse may have full capacity usage of accessory or accessory bracket from being discharged: • do not use of the power outlet can ... panel. To have blown. Press the left control to be running , 46 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Once you have reached the maximum payload of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is space available. Example only: 159 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can contribute to loss of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry).
Once you have reached the maximum payload of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity (how much space is space available. Example only: 159 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can contribute to loss of your vehicle, do not add more cargo, even if there is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight the vehicle should carry).
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... to your vehicle. 162 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It assumes a vehicle with a higher limit than the original tires because they may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your trailer will be towing a trailer, load from... XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. Subtract the combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is the highest possible weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. That weight may lower...
... to your vehicle. 162 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) It assumes a vehicle with a higher limit than the original tires because they may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in your trailer will be towing a trailer, load from... XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. Subtract the combined weight of available cargo and luggage load capacity is the highest possible weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. That weight may lower...
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..., transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after towing. 163 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is NOT rated for towing. If you and your vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home. You and...
..., transmission, brakes, tires and suspension. Inspect these components carefully after towing. 163 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is NOT rated for towing. If you and your vehicle with the rear seat folded down, you have the load capacity to transport the cement and your friend home. You and...
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They may harm engine and cooling system components. 229 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather...cooling system may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing. Maintenance and Specifications WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer fluid placed in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive...
They may harm engine and cooling system components. 229 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather...cooling system may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing. Maintenance and Specifications WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer fluid placed in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive...
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... from a hot cooling system can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on hot engine parts. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product... possible. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in this instance, the cooling system must be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of coolant and 237 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... from a hot cooling system can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in the windshield washer fluid container. If sprayed on hot engine parts. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product... possible. WARNING: Do not put engine coolant in this instance, the cooling system must be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of coolant and 237 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...maintain the coolant concentration above 60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. 239 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Severe climates If you drive in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold...coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Maintenance and Specifications Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine ...
...maintain the coolant concentration above 60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. 239 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Severe climates If you drive in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold...coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Maintenance and Specifications Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine ...
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...the Service engine soon indicator, refer to the rated refill capacity of usable fuel in the reading will get a more than two automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. 248 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on a steep grade, more accurate measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,...
...the Service engine soon indicator, refer to the rated refill capacity of usable fuel in the reading will get a more than two automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. 248 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on a steep grade, more accurate measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,...
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...offers improved fuel economy as compared to turn off the speed control in scheduled maintenance information. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at 65 mph [105 km/h]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy...out of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your foot on hilly terrain. 250 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on ...
...offers improved fuel economy as compared to turn off the speed control in scheduled maintenance information. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at 65 mph [105 km/h]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy...out of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your foot on hilly terrain. 250 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this type could result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on ...
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.... Turn the engine off. 4. Be sure to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the proper fluid type. 254 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) STE ER UI...
.... Turn the engine off. 4. Be sure to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the proper fluid type. 254 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) STE ER UI...
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... and capacities in damage to internal transmission components. An overfill condition of the air filter housing. 3. Carefully separate the two halves of transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. Maintenance and Specifications Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing. 257 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners...
... and capacities in damage to internal transmission components. An overfill condition of the air filter housing. 3. Carefully separate the two halves of transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage. Maintenance and Specifications Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any dirt or debris and to ensure good sealing. 257 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners...
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... Lubricant Lock cylinders - 260 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A VC-7-B / WSS-M97B51-A1 Brake fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir - Door weatherstrips Engine coolant 18.6 quarts (17.6L) 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
... Lubricant Lock cylinders - 260 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Item Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A VC-7-B / WSS-M97B51-A1 Brake fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir - Door weatherstrips Engine coolant 18.6 quarts (17.6L) 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...
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Item Power steering fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir Motorcraft MERCON V ATF XT-5-QM / MERCON V Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W20 XO-5W20-QSP (US) Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada...
Item Power steering fluid Between MIN and MAX on reservoir Motorcraft MERCON V ATF XT-5-QM / MERCON V Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W20 XO-5W20-QSP (US) Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (U.S.) CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada...
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Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Use only brake fluids certified to meet the requirements of transmission fluid and fluid level .... (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles only. 7 Service refill capacities are considered lubricated for normal service. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may vary based on the dipstick's normal operating range. 5 Automatic...
Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Use only brake fluids certified to meet the requirements of transmission fluid and fluid level .... (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles only. 7 Service refill capacities are considered lubricated for normal service. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may vary based on the dipstick's normal operating range. 5 Automatic...
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...hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of mobile communications systems - Accessories For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when ... luggage to the vehicle by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 267 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) that are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should comply with radio transmitters...
...hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of mobile communications systems - Accessories For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when ... luggage to the vehicle by a qualified service technician. • Mobile communications systems may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 267 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) that are equipped with FCC or CRTC regulations and should comply with radio transmitters...
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...-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...174 fluid, checking and adding ...255 fluid, specifications ...260 lubricant specifications ...260 shift interlock ...178 Bulbs ...37 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...260 Cell phone use ...7 Changing a tire ...195 Child safety restraints ...125 child safety belts ...125 Child safety seats ...129 attaching with tether... Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...221 instrument panel ...222 interior ...223 plastic parts ...221 washing ...219 waxing ...220 wheels ...220 wiper blades ...222 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...174 fluid, checking and adding ...255 fluid, specifications ...260 lubricant specifications ...260 shift interlock ...178 Bulbs ...37 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...260 Cell phone use ...7 Changing a tire ...195 Child safety restraints ...125 child safety belts ...125 Child safety seats ...129 attaching with tether... Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...221 instrument panel ...222 interior ...223 plastic parts ...221 washing ...219 waxing ...220 wheels ...220 wiper blades ...222 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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......251 Engine ...263 cleaning ...221 coolant ...235 fail-safe cooling ...240 idle speed control ...233 lubrication specifications ...260 refill capacities ...260 service points ...228-229 starting after a collision ...188 Engine block heater ...172 Engine oil ...230 change oil soon ...dipstick ...230 filter, specifications ...232, 258 recommendations ...232 refill capacities ...260 specifications ...260 Event data recording ...6 Exhaust fumes ...171 F Fail safe cooling ...240 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...241 Floor mats ...70 269 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and ...
......251 Engine ...263 cleaning ...221 coolant ...235 fail-safe cooling ...240 idle speed control ...233 lubrication specifications ...260 refill capacities ...260 service points ...228-229 starting after a collision ...188 Engine block heater ...172 Engine oil ...230 change oil soon ...dipstick ...230 filter, specifications ...232, 258 recommendations ...232 refill capacities ...260 specifications ...260 Event data recording ...6 Exhaust fumes ...171 F Fail safe cooling ...240 Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ...241 Floor mats ...70 269 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and ...
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... Fuel ...241 calculating fuel economy ...61, 248 cap ...244 capacity ...260 choosing the right fuel ...245 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...251 detergent in fuel ...246 filling your vehicle with fuel ...241, 244, 248 ... ...14 H Hazard flashers ...187 Head restraints ...90 Headlamps ...33 aiming ...35 autolamp system ...33 270 bulb specifications ...38 daytime running out of the ignition ...168 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... Fuel ...241 calculating fuel economy ...61, 248 cap ...244 capacity ...260 choosing the right fuel ...245 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates ...251 detergent in fuel ...246 filling your vehicle with fuel ...241, 244, 248 ... ...14 H Hazard flashers ...187 Head restraints ...90 Headlamps ...33 aiming ...35 autolamp system ...33 270 bulb specifications ...38 daytime running out of the ignition ...168 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... distribution box (see Fuses) ...192 Power door locks ...73 Power mirrors ...50 Power point ...46 Power steering ...177 fluid, checking and adding ...254 fluid, refill capacity ...260 Power trunk ...71-72 Power Windows ...48 R Radio ...17, 22 Rear window defroster ...32 Relays ...188 Remote entry system ...77 illuminated entry ...82 locking... doors ...78 opening the trunk ...78 panic alarm ...79 replacement/additional transmitters ...81 replacing the batteries ...80 Reverse sensing system ...182 Roadside assistance ...186 271 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... distribution box (see Fuses) ...192 Power door locks ...73 Power mirrors ...50 Power point ...46 Power steering ...177 fluid, checking and adding ...254 fluid, refill capacity ...260 Power trunk ...71-72 Power Windows ...48 R Radio ...17, 22 Rear window defroster ...32 Relays ...188 Remote entry system ...77 illuminated entry ...82 locking... doors ...78 opening the trunk ...78 panic alarm ...79 replacement/additional transmitters ...81 replacing the batteries ...80 Reverse sensing system ...182 Roadside assistance ...186 271 2008 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)