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Replacing high-mount brakelamp assembly

To change the high-mount
brakelamp assembly:

1. Remove the high-mount
brakelamp assembly from the
headliner by pulling downward on
the assembly.

2. Disconnect the electrical
connector and remove the
high-mount brakelamp assembly.

3. Install the new high-mount brakelamp assembly by aligning the tabs
and pushing upward until it snaps in place.

Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)

1. From underneath the vehicle,
rotate the harness/bulb assembly
counterclockwise, to remove from
the fog lamp.

2. Carefully disconnect the bulb
from the harness assembly via the
two snap clips.

Install the new bulb in reverse
order.

2008 Town Car

(tow)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Lights

Summary of Contents for 2008 Town Car

Page 1: ... 28 Headlamps 28 Turn signal control 32 Bulb replacement 32 Driver Controls 39 Windshield wiper washer control 39 Steering wheel adjustment 40 Power windows 43 Mirrors 44 Speed control 46 Message center 54 Locks and Security 69 Locks 69 Anti theft system 81 Seating and Safety Restraints 87 Seating 87 Safety restraints 95 Airbags 110 Child restraints 122 Table of Contents 1 2008 Town Car tow Owners...

Page 2: ...174 Transmission operation 174 Roadside Emergencies 182 Getting roadside assistance 182 Hazard flasher switch 184 Fuel pump shut off switch 184 Fuses and relays 185 Changing tires 191 Lug nut torque 198 Jump starting 199 Wrecker towing 204 Customer Assistance 206 Reporting safety defects U S only 212 Reporting safety defects Canada only 213 Cleaning 214 Table of Contents 2 2008 Town Car tow Owners...

Page 3: ...ll 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 Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2007 Ford Motor Company Table of Contents 3 2008 Town Ca...

Page 4: ...and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Mexico www ford com mx In Australia www ford com au Additional owner information is given in separate publications This Owner s Guide describes every o...

Page 5: ... YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new vehicle operation Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in Drive your new vehicle at least 1 000 miles 1 600 km before towing a trailer For more detailed information about towing a trailer refer to Trailer ...

Page 6: ...ostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupa...

Page 7: ...control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Export unique Non United States Canada vehicle specific information For your part...

Page 8: ...ther Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 8 ...

Page 9: ...ant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Introduction 9 ...

Page 10: ...lly the Service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present However if after 15 seconds the Service engine soon light blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing See the Readiness for Inspection Maintenance I M testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Solid illumination after the engine is...

Page 11: ...zed dealer Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury Anti lock brake system If the ABS light stays illumina...

Page 12: ...ys the indicated severity color when any of the following warning conditions has occurred Red Low Oil Pressure Charge System Engine Coolant Over Temperature Door Ajar Amber Low Fuel Refer to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter Low tire pressure warning if equipped Illuminates when your tire pressure is low If the light remains on at start up or while driving the tire pressure should be c...

Page 13: ...ter check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver s door is opene...

Page 14: ...nt temperature At normal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool refer to What you should know about fail safe cooling in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engi...

Page 15: ... an hour meter to indicate how much time the vehicle is idling in Park or Neutral The meter is incorporated with the vehicle odometer Press and release the message center INFO button until ENG HRS XXXX appears in the display Press the RESET button to reset For every hour that the vehicle idles it has accumulated the equivalent of approximately 33 miles 53 km of driving Using the combination of the...

Page 16: ...may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Instrument Cluster 16 ...

Page 17: ...to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches and radio may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until any door is opened 1 CD slot To insert a CD press LOAD When the system is ready insert a CD label side up With the ignition on the radio will begin to play a CD once ins...

Page 18: ...ject Press to eject CD s when the ignition is on or off Numbers will illuminate in the display indicating which CD slots are loaded with CDs To eject a specific CD press eject and the corresponding preset number If no preset is selected the system will eject the currently selected CD Press and hold to eject all loaded discs Note If the CD is not removed within approximately 15 seconds the system w...

Page 19: ...on FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired FIND Program type Allows you to search RDS equipped stations for a certain category of music format Classic Country Info Jazz Oldies R B Religious Rock Soft Top 40 In FM mode with RDS ON press MENU until the program type menu is displayed One of the variou...

Page 20: ...e pressed Speed sensitive volume Radio volume changes automatically and slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise Recommended level is 1 3 Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting Press MENU to access and use SEL TEXT to adjust the volume setting The level will appear in the display Armrest ON OFF Press MENU repeatedly until Armrest ON OFF appears Us...

Page 21: ...e may be equipped with Satellite ready capability The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your authorized dealer Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit Check with your authorized dealer for availability 16 SHUF SCAN Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks Press again to stop SHUF Shuffle Press and hold to play the CD...

Page 22: ... Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception Station overload When you pass a broadcast tower a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed CD CD player care Do Handle discs by their edges only Never touch the playing surface Inspect discs before playing Cl...

Page 23: ...adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your authorized dealer for further information Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty ...

Page 24: ...from entering the vehicle Press to turn on off in all modes except Recirculation may turn off automatically to reduce fogging potential 3 Passenger side temperature control Controls the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle when in dual zone mode To enter dual zone press the passenger temperature control or DUAL The passenger temperature will appear in the display 4 Rear defroster contr...

Page 25: ... vents Manual override controls Allows you to manually determine where airflow is directed To return to fully automatic control press AUTO 11 OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate 12 AUTO Press and select the desired temperature The system will automatically determine the fan speed airflow location A C on or off outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to the sele...

Page 26: ...the A C cool down drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been aired out Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Adjust the ...

Page 27: ...s activated The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window defroster The defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of time or when the ignition is turned off To manually turn off the defroster press the control again Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window T...

Page 28: ...rn autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise The preselected time lapse is adjustable up to approximately three minutes See the programming procedure following To turn autolamps off rotate the control clockwise to the off position O The amount of time the autolamps stay on can be programed by doing the following 1 Turn the ignition to off 2 Turn the headlamp switch to the Autolamp position ...

Page 29: ... beams Autolamps when active Fog lamps will turn off when the high beams are activated High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Pull the lever towards you to deactivate Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on with a reduced light output when th...

Page 30: ...e instrument panel During full daylight the instrument panel will still be visible with the headlamps operating Dome lamp control The panel dimmer control also controls the dome lamp operation Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right past detent to activate the dome lamp In order to turn off the dome lamp rotate the thumbwheel to the left AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are prop...

Page 31: ... light The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference line if not the beam will need to be adjusted To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other 5 Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp Using a 4 mm wrench turn the adjuster either clockwise to adjust down or counterclockwise to adjust up Th...

Page 32: ...controls are pressed and the ignition is off With the ignition key in the ACC or ON position the reading lamp can be turned on by pressing the rocker control BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp condensation The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure When moist air enters the headlamp s through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur This condensation is normal and will clear within 4...

Page 33: ...sidemarker lamp rear 3157 K Cornering lamp 3156 K Fog lamp if equipped 9145 License plate lamp 168 High mount brakelamp Stop LED Assembly Luggage compartment lamp 212 2 Map lamp 578 Visor vanity lamp Slide on Rail system SOR 37 Rear grab handle reading lamps 578 Door courtesy lamp 904 Glove compartment 194 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel ...

Page 34: ...amp assembly 5 Pull the bulb straight out To complete installation follow the removal procedure in reverse order Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position 2 Remove five retainers and radiator cover 3 Remove three bolts pull headlamp assembly forward and disconn...

Page 35: ...ime the headlamps are operated 5 To complete installation follow the removal procedure in reverse order Note To ensure a good seal attach the bulb cover and partially tighten the screws Check to ensure the gasket is fully centered Finish tightening the screws in a criss cross pattern upper left lower right etc Replacing HID low beam headlamp bulbs if equipped The low beam headlamps on your vehicle...

Page 36: ...b straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb until it snaps locking it into position 6 To complete installation follow the removal procedure in reverse order Replacing tail lamp brake turn lamp bulbs The tail lamp the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly Follow the same steps to replace either bulb 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off po...

Page 37: ... bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb 3 Install the lamp assembly on trunk lid with two grommets ensuring the grommets are pushed all the way in to the trunk lid and secure with two screws Replacing backup lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position then open trunk and carefully pull the trunk lid liner away to expose the lamp assembly 2 Remove bulb socket from the t...

Page 38: ...lamp assembly 3 Install the new high mount brakelamp assembly by aligning the tabs and pushing upward until it snaps in place Replacing fog lamp bulbs if equipped 1 From underneath the vehicle rotate the harness bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove from the fog lamp 2 Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via the two snap clips Install the new bulb in reverse order 2008 Town ...

Page 39: ...used by the washing Note Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezi...

Page 40: ...ion Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR IF EQUIPPED Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp Slide on rod feature if equipped Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield...

Page 41: ...el Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power point s over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 180W If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working a fuse may have blown Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses To have full capa...

Page 42: ...ating position when it is ready to be used Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES IF EQUIPPED The rear center console incorporates the following features utility compartment auxiliary power point if equipped remote radio climate controls if equipped remote seat adjustment if equipped Remote seat adjustment The rear passenger can move ...

Page 43: ...y pressing the 3 and the 5 buttons on the radio simultaneously while the radio is on To enable the rear radio climate controls press the 3 and the 5 buttons again POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows They may seriously injure themselves When closing the power windows you should verify they are free of obstructions and ens...

Page 44: ...ontrols except for the driver s press the left side of the control Press the right side to restore the window controls Accessory delay With accessory delay the power window switches and radio may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned off or until any door is opened INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjus...

Page 45: ...rror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives fuel or other petroleum based cleaning products EXTERIOR MIRRO...

Page 46: ...accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P Park position Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals toward you Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals away from you The adjustment allows for approximately 2 5 inches 65 mm of maximum tr...

Page 47: ...ED CONTROL will be displayed in the message center Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To ...

Page 48: ...to increase the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control t...

Page 49: ...your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use steering wheel controls and other...

Page 50: ...Tape mode Press NEXT to listen to the next selection on the tape In CD mode Press NEXT to listen to the next track on the disc In any mode Press VOL or to adjust the volume Climate control features if equipped Press TEMP or to adjust temperature 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 50 ...

Page 51: ...A garage door which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards For more information contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedures i e new HomeLink威 equipped vehicle purchase It is also suggested that upon the sale of...

Page 52: ...utton is pressed and released If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Programming Steps 4 through 6 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 4 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button usually near where the hanging antenna wire ...

Page 53: ...s cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威 The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal Proceed with Step 3 in the Programming section Operating the HomeLink姞 Wireless Control System To operate simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink威 button Activation will now occur for the...

Page 54: ...d the desired HomeLink威 button Do NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink威 button follow Step 1 in the Programming section For questions or comments contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the ON position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays importa...

Page 55: ...and non lit for information only For example a door ajar warning would be accompanied by a red indicator low fuel by an amber indicator and fuel economy by an absence of the indicator The indicator always illuminates with the highest severity rating of the warnings displayed Selectable features Select Press this control to select functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu Reset Press this con...

Page 56: ...l driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for one second when you have approximately 50 miles 80 km to empty If you RESET this warning message this display and tone will return within 10 minutes or 10 miles 16 km DTE is calculated using a running averag...

Page 57: ...vehicle at least 5 miles 8 km with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average 2 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the function after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings Instantaneous fuel economy Select this function from the I...

Page 58: ...imer 2 Press and release RESET to pause the timer 3 Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the timer to zero Setup menu Press this control for the following displays System Check Display odometer speedometer Text Size normal large Units English Metric Language Compass Zone Calibration Oil Minder Start Value 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 58 ...

Page 59: ... control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows 1 OIL LIFE PRESS RESET IF NEW OIL 2 WASHER FLUID 3 AIR SUSPENSION 4 RECONFIGURABLE TELLTALES OK FAILED RED FAILED AMBER 5 BACKUP AID Display Type 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu 2 Press the SELECT control to change ...

Page 60: ...ough each of the language choices Compass display The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings bridges power lines and powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in no...

Page 61: ...ress SELECT to show the current zone setting XX 6 Press the SELECT control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and wraps back to 01 7 To exit the zone setting mode and to lock in your change press and release the SETUP control Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel ...

Page 62: ...ASS CALIBRATION COMPLETED It will take up to five circles to complete calibration 10 The compass is now calibrated Oil Minder Start Value 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the SELECT control to change oil value 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 62 ...

Page 63: ...elected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories They cannot be reset until the condition is corrected They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the ...

Page 64: ... contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot CHECK FUEL CAP Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter CHECK AIR SUSPENSION Displayed when the air suspension system is not operatin...

Page 65: ...on have the system inspected by your authorized dealer PARK AID ON OFF Displayed when the transmission is in R Reverse and the Reverse Sensing System Park Aid is enabled or disabled Refer to Reverse Sensing System Park Aid in this section to enable CHECK COMPASS MODULE Displayed when the compass is not operating properly If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized deale...

Page 66: ...FE START VALUE SET TO XXX is displayed POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals Position the driver floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of ...

Page 67: ... trunk Reconnect the battery with the trunk closed Power activate the trunk with the power interior trunk release the key fob or the keypad on the door to the full open position then power activate the same power source and fully close the trunk The power trunk is now reset INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver s door trim panel and can be operated at any...

Page 68: ...press the control located on the door Fuel filler door override release If the remote release is inoperative open the trunk then pull the override release handle located inside the trunk to open the fuel filler door 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Driver Controls 68 ...

Page 69: ...he perimeter alarm is armed the power door locks are disabled Press control to lock all doors Power door trim switch inhibit This feature disables the power door locks and trunk interior release switches if all doors are closed and the perimeter alarm becomes armed Once the power door trim switches are disabled they can only become active when perimeter alarm is disarmed Smart locks With the key i...

Page 70: ...ehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the 2 ACCESSORY or 1 OFF LOCK position and the driver door is opened within ten minutes after the ignition was transitioned to the 2 ACCESSORY or 1 OFF LOCK position Note The vehicle doors will not auto unlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked prior to the driver door being opened Deactivating activating the autolock or auto ...

Page 71: ...ion Once disabled the autolock feature can be enabled by repeating the procedure in Steps 1 8 CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door Setting the lock for one door wi...

Page 72: ...lamps Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles On hot days the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short tim...

Page 73: ... expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet 10 meters A decrease in operating range could be caused by weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle The remote entry syste...

Page 74: ... The interior lamps will turn off and the parklamps will flash if all the closures doors trunk hood are closed If any closure is not closed the parklamps will not flash Press and release again within five seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed Note The doors will lock again the horn will chirp once and the parklamps will flash if all the closures are closed If any closure is not closed t...

Page 75: ...ic alarm only works with the ignition in the 1 OFF LOCK position Press a second time to deactivate the alarm You may also deactivate the alarm in the following ways Turn the ignition to the 3 ON or 4 START positions Wait 2 minutes and 45 seconds for the alarm to time out Memory seat mirrors adjustable pedals feature if equipped The remote keyless entry system can also control the memory seats mirr...

Page 76: ...hin five seconds press one control on the remote transmitter which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control on the driver s door panel 3 Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent To replace the battery 1 Twist a thin coin between the two hal...

Page 77: ...hould operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters you can either reprogram them yourself or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming How to reprogram your remote entry transm...

Page 78: ... Repeat Step 5 to program each additional remote entry transmitter 8 Turn the ignition to the 1 OFF LOCK position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters Note After 20 seconds you will automatically exit the programming mode 9 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that the programming mode has been exited Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when th...

Page 79: ... code To create your own personal entry code 1 Enter the factory set code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other 4 Enter a sixth digit to indicate which personality feature should be recalled by the personal code 1 2 recalls driver personality 1 3 4 recalls driver personality 2 5 6 7 8 and 9...

Page 80: ...other Note The driver s door will unlock and the interior lamps will illuminate after the factory set 5 digit code or your personal code are correctly entered To unlock all doors press the 3 4 control within five seconds To lock all doors press the 7 8 and the 9 0 at the same time You do not need to enter the keypad code first Note The interior lamps will turn off If the driver s door is ajar the ...

Page 81: ...lies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Radio type approval numbers for Immobiliser System PATS XCVR If the type approval of your immobilizer system is in...

Page 82: ... purchased from your authorized dealer The authorized dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key Note The SecuriLock passive anti theft system is not compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a...

Page 83: ...rvice Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 1 OFF LOCK position The theft indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 ON position with a coded key programmed to your vehicle disarms the vehicle and allows the engine to start The indicator on the instrument panel will illuminate ...

Page 84: ...nition 2 Turn the ignition from the 1 OFF LOCK position to the 3 ON position Keep the ignition in the 3 ON position for at least one second but no more than 10 seconds 3 Turn the ignition to the 1 OFF LOCK position and remove the coded key from the ignition 4 Within ten seconds of removing the previously programmed coded key insert the other previously programmed coded key into the ignition 5 Turn...

Page 85: ...y When unauthorized entry occurs the system will flash the park lamps and will sound the horn The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of the ignition Any of the following actions will arm the alarm system Press the remote transmitter lock control one time to arm the system Lock all doors using the keypad Lock all doors using the interior power lock switch while the driver or passenger d...

Page 86: ...ons Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter Unlock the doors using a valid code on the keypad Unlock the doors with the key in the key lock cylinder Turn the ignition to the 3 ON position 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Locks and Security 86 ...

Page 87: ...quipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision To properly adjust your head restraints lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints The head restraints can b...

Page 88: ...ning the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision To adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner Lift and hold the handle located on the side of the seat Lean against the seatback to adjust it to your desired position You can recline the seat back or bring it forward Release the handle when the de...

Page 89: ...uld be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the locking pin feature has not been damaged The front seat armrest must be replaced if either damage or improper operation is found Failure to replace a damaged front seat armrest may result in the armrest falling suddenly during a collision which could lead to serious injury Using the power lumbar support if equipped The...

Page 90: ... far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system resulting in serious injury or death in a crash Always sit upright against your seatback with your feet on the floor To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place o...

Page 91: ...ne the seatback forward or backward Press to move the seat forward or backward Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 91 ...

Page 92: ...n because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat A...

Page 93: ...ed for long periods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket or cushion because this may cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the fo...

Page 94: ...ustable pedals to three programmable positions The memory seat control is located on the driver door To program position one move the driver seat to the desired position using the seat controls Press the SET control The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate While the light is illuminated press control 1 To program position two repeat the previous procedure using control 2 To program ...

Page 95: ...ty belt pretensioners front safety belt usage sensors driver seat position sensor and indicator lights How does the Personal Safety System work The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints control module RCM During a ...

Page 96: ...to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate For some occupants like infants in rear facing child seats this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to t...

Page 97: ...ty System to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant s body during frontal collisions and in side collisions This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts ...

Page 98: ...ay not function properly in the event of a collision Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit in the back seat where they can be properly restrained Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the c...

Page 99: ...for more than one person Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather they could burn a small child Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them Combination lap and shoulder belts 1 Insert the belt tongue ...

Page 100: ... on the occupant s chest Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt if equipped The lap belt should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips not across the waist The lap belt does not adjust automatically Insert the tongue into the correct buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from To lengthen the belt turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull...

Page 101: ...the driver and passengers Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing sensitive locking mode locks the webbing and prevents more belt from being pulled out if the belt is pulled out too quickly The belt will unlock when you stop pulling on it Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The ...

Page 102: ...lder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 102 ...

Page 103: ...mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front outboard passenger Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To lower the shoulder belt height push the button and slide the height adjuster down To raise the height of the shoul...

Page 104: ... front safety belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However...

Page 105: ...ure provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The Belt Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activ...

Page 106: ...warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph 5 km h and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON The Bel...

Page 107: ...ht as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts w...

Page 108: ...ing position the Belt Minder威 is disabled for the current ignition cycle The Belt Minder威 feature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivated activated independently Wh...

Page 109: ...safety belt warning light turns off 3 For the seating position being disabled at a moderate speed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt nine times ending in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 the restraint system warning light airbag light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within approximately seven seconds o...

Page 110: ...including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and...

Page 111: ...ortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position Do not put anything on or over the air bag module Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses See your authori...

Page 112: ...es the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type suffic...

Page 113: ...injuries such as fractures facial and eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control The SRS consists of the following items Driver and pas...

Page 114: ...Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 208 and is designed to disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag under certain conditions The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should b...

Page 115: ...ster seat is detected When the front passenger sensing system disables will not inflate the front passenger frontal airbag the indicator lamp will illuminate and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is disabled If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the...

Page 116: ... seat After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts it s very important that they continue to sit properly A properly seated occupant sits upright leaning against the seat back and centered on the seat cushion with their feet comfortably extended on the floor Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down ...

Page 117: ...s of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect check for the following Objects lodged underneath the seat Objects between the seat cushion and the center console if equipped Objects hanging off the seat back Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket if equipped Objects placed on the occupant s lap Cargo interference with the seat Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat Rear pass...

Page 118: ...d underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat If objects are lodged and or cargo is interfering with the seat please take the following steps to remove the obstruction Pull the vehicle over Turn the vehicle off Driver and or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat Remove the obstruction s...

Page 119: ...difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at ...

Page 120: ...edures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags The side airbag system consists of the following An inflatable nylon bag airbag with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger...

Page 121: ...ions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation If the side airbag has deployed the airbag will not function again The side airbag system including the seat must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer If the airbag is not replaced the unrepaired area will increase the risk of inj...

Page 122: ...t them in safety seats made especially for children Many states require that children use approved booster seats until they are eight years old Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle When possible always place children under age 12 in the rear seat of your vehicle Accident statistics suggest that children are safer w...

Page 123: ...ty seats Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt positioning booster Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably Booster seats may also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably Try to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder When children should use booster...

Page 124: ...ess booster seat may place your child s head top of ear level above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back and lap shoulder belts Those with a high back If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child s head a high back booster seat would be a better choice Either type can...

Page 125: ...houlder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason you should never use a booster seat with a lap belt only It is best to use a booster seat with lap shoulder belts in the back seat the safest place for children to ride Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does not stay positi...

Page 126: ...y belt buckle for that seating position Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat with the tongue between the child seat and the release button to prevent accidental unbuckling Place seat back in upright position Put the safety...

Page 127: ...in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Rear facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in front of an active passenger airbag Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of...

Page 128: ...child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Seating and Safety Restrai...

Page 129: ...e belt 9 Before placing the child in the seat forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward There should be no more than one inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic ...

Page 130: ...anchor symbol shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor 1 Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion 2 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the bac...

Page 131: ...operly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Attaching child safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle This type of child seat eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat For...

Page 132: ... strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back The LATCH anchors are below the locator symbols on the seat ba...

Page 133: ...e vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt the child seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly i...

Page 134: ...ires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire...

Page 135: ...ablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing ...

Page 136: ...tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle Rim The metal support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust if ...

Page 137: ...e tire manufacturer s maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should neve...

Page 138: ... and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cuts or bulges TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or ex...

Page 139: ...ewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use load speed inflation pressure etc the tires experience throughout their lives In general tires should be re...

Page 140: ...defect requires a recall Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on eit...

Page 141: ...e mounting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in th...

Page 142: ... Stop and inspect the tires for damage If a tire is under inflated or damaged deflate it remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misalig...

Page 143: ...thorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation Note Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire wheel A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is inten...

Page 144: ...ote If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO European Tire and Rim Technical Organization or JATMA Japan Tire Manufacturing Association 2 215 Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 65 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio o...

Page 145: ... mph 299 km h Note For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph 240 km h tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph 299 km h tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR 8 U S DOT Tire Identification Number TIN This begins with the letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards The next two numbers or letter...

Page 146: ...des represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled condi...

Page 147: ...s 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure...

Page 148: ...n general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Locat...

Page 149: ...S is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combine...

Page 150: ...in your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor fastened to the inside rim of the wheel The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed The pressure sensor is located opposite 180 degrees from the valve stem Care...

Page 151: ...em will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle This includes the optional full sized matching spare wheel and tire as it is intended for temporary use only To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System have the damaged road wheel tire repaired and remounted on your vehicle For additio...

Page 152: ...inutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use This includes the optional full sized matching wheel and tire Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system functionality For a description on how the system functions refer to When your temporary spare tire is installed in this section TPMS malfunc...

Page 153: ...e air added to your tires It may take up to two minutes of driving over 20 mph 32 km h for the light to turn OFF after you have filled your tires to the recommended inflation pressure How temperature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may incre...

Page 154: ...ow tires and chains If you need to use chains it is recommended that steel wheels of the same size and specifications be used as chains may chip aluminum wheels Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains Use only cable type chains offered by Ford Motor Company as an accessory or equivalent Using SAE class S or other conventional link type chains may cause damage to the vehicle s whee...

Page 155: ...he maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire Label on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label Look for THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb for maximum payload The payload listed on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plan...

Page 156: ...nd optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 156 ...

Page 157: ...the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The GVW must never exceed the GVWR Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicl...

Page 158: ...a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options no cargo internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Cert...

Page 159: ...ulate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicle with 1 400 lb 635 kg of cargo and luggage capacity You decide to go golfing Is there enough load capacity to carry you 4 of your friends and all the golf bags You and four friends average 220 lb 99 kg each and the golf bags weigh approximately 30 lb 13 5 kg each The calculation would be 1 400 5 x 220 5 x...

Page 160: ...rated for towing Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle s engine transmission brakes tires and suspension Inspect these components carefully after towing Your loaded trailer should weigh no more than 1 500 lb 680 kg Do not exceed the GVWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit ...

Page 161: ...iler lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure all running lights brake lights turn signals and hazard lights are working See your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps Driving while you tow When towing a trailer To ensure proper break in of powertrain components do not trailer tow during the first 1 00...

Page 162: ...ic gear lube if not already so equipped Refer to the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the lubricant specification Remember that regardless of the rear axle lube used do not tow a trailer for the first 1 000 miles 1600 km of a new vehicle and that the first 500 miles 800 km of towing be done at no faster than 70 mph 113 km h with no full throttle starts After you have traveled 50 miles 80...

Page 163: ...delines if you have a need for recreational RV towing An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a motorhome These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged All vehicles Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground as vehicle or transmission damage may occur It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four 4 wheels off the ground...

Page 164: ...rain control system This system meets all Canadian Interference Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected engine avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the e...

Page 165: ...PM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their pr...

Page 166: ... accelerator to the floor and try again this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel Cold weather starting flexible fuel vehicles only The starting characteristics of all grades of E85 ethanol make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0 F 18 C Consult your fuel distributor for the availability of winter grade ethanol As th...

Page 167: ... two See Choosing the right fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on ethanol If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions flexible fuel vehicles only 1 Press and hold down the accelerator 1 3 to 1 2 way to floor then crank the engine 2 When the engine starts release the key then gradually release the accelerator pedal as the engine speeds up If th...

Page 168: ...uct certified by Underwriter s Laboratory UL or Canadian Standards Association CSA Use only an extension cord that can be used outdoors in cold temperatures and is clearly marked Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances Never use an indoor extension cord outdoors it could result in an electric shock or fire hazard Use a 16 gauge outdoor extension cord minimum Use as short an extension cord as poss...

Page 169: ...talled equipment your engine block heater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 watts of energy per hour Your factory installed block heater system does not have a thermostat however maximum temperature is attained after approximately 3 hours of operation Block heater operation longer than 3 hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use additional electricity...

Page 170: ...ake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle s stopping distance The ABS will be activated immediately allowing you to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces However the ABS does not decrease stopping distance ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on I...

Page 171: ...t recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes fail the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicle s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected Your vehicle has an automatic parking brake release To release the parking brake 1 Start the ...

Page 172: ...raction Control operation you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will not rev up when you push further on the accelerator This is normal system behavior and should be no reason for concern The Traction Control switch located on the left side of the instrument panel allows the driver to enable and disable the system The Traction Control system...

Page 173: ...ump fluid level See Power steering fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Some noise is normal during operation If the noise is excessive check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering pump fluid level Check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service...

Page 174: ...e operation does not require any action by the driver TRACTION LOK AXLE IF EQUIPPED This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface Under normal conditions the Traction Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle The axle may exhibit a slight noise or vibration in tight turns with low vehicle speed This is normal behavior and indica...

Page 175: ... pedal and shift the transmission into N Neutral while continuing to depress the override button 4 Reinstall the access plug cover start the vehicle and release the parking brake Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the OFF LOCK position and remove the key ...

Page 176: ... gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the OFF LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the ge...

Page 177: ...king is required To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp will not be illuminated O D Overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is turned off 2 Second This position allows for second gear only Provides engine braking Use to start up on slippery roads To return to Overdrive move the gearshift lever into the Overdrive position Selecting 2 Sec...

Page 178: ...y overheat REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The reverse sensing system sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R Reverse gear is selected To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the reverse sensing system as contained in this section The park assist is only an aid for some generally large and fixed objects when moving in rev...

Page 179: ...2 5 mph 4 km h the system detects obstacles within approximately 9 feet 2 6 meters behind the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper As you move closer to the obstacle the rate of the tone increases When the distance to the obstacle is approximately less than 18 inches 45 0 cm the tone will sound continuously If the system detects an object that is approachin...

Page 180: ...g system is automatically enabled when the gear selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is on A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system only when the ignition is on and the gear selector is in R Reverse Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter The message center will indicate the system is off and will not allow the driver to switch the system o...

Page 181: ...may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Wet bra...

Page 182: ...lons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to the...

Page 183: ... for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 Roadside coverage beyond basic war...

Page 184: ...L PUMP SHUT OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt After a collision if the engine cranks but does not start the fuel pump shut off switch may have been activated The fuel pump shut off switch is located on a bracket inside of the luggage compartment Use the following procedur...

Page 185: ...t has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 2...

Page 186: ... the fuse panel cover The fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 10A Starter relay coil 2 10A Restraint Control Module RCM Occupant Classification Sensor OCS Passenger Air bag Deactivation Indicator PADI 3 10A Audio 4 10A Back up lamps 5 7 5A Lighting control module LCM 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roads...

Page 187: ...ochromatic mirror 10 15A Hazards 11 15A Turn signal 12 15A Audio 13 10A Extended rear park aide module Anti lock Brake System ABS Cluster 14 15A Adjustable pedals Delayed accessory relay coil 15 10A Dual Automatic Temperature Control DATC module 16 20A Cigar lighter OBD II 17 10A A C cycle switch Heated seat modules 18 15A LCM Interior lighting 19 7 5A Driver s Door Module DDM switches PDM Power m...

Page 188: ...e power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses To reduce risk of electrical shock always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoir...

Page 189: ...ertrain Control Module PCM keep alive power and canister vent 4 20A Fuel relay feed 5 20A Instrument panel power point 6 15A Alternator regulator 7 30A PCM relay feed 8 20A Driver s Door Module DDM 9 15A Ignition coil relay feed 10 20A Horn relay feed 11 15A A C clutch relay feed 12 20A Audio 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 189 ...

Page 190: ... Cooling fan 103 50A Instrument panel fuse box feed 1 104 50A Instrument panel fuse box feed 2 105 30A Starter relay feed 106 40A ABS module Pump 107 40A Rear defroster relay feed 108 40A Powe r Decklid Module PDM 109 20A ABS module Valves 110 30A Wiper module 111 20A Rear power point 1 112 30A RASM Air compressor 113 20A Rear power point 2 114 20A Instrument panel fuse box feed 3 115 20A Rear cig...

Page 191: ...HANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Note The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS indicator light will illuminate when the spare tire is in use To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system all road wheels equipp...

Page 192: ...ed it should be replaced rather than repaired A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three types 1 T type mini spare This spare tire begins with the letter T for tire size and may have Temporary Use Only molded in the sidewall 2 Full size dissimilar spare with label on whee...

Page 193: ...ith the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load leveling adjustment if applicable When driving with the ful...

Page 194: ... is equipped with TPMS have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the wheel...

Page 195: ...and the jack The jack may be located A behind the mini spare tire or B behind the full size spare tire On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to jacking hoisting or towing your vehicle Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information HOOD OFF 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 195 ...

Page 196: ... one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Before placing the jack under the vehicle NOTE the jack location markings JACK LOCATION FRONT The jack location markings can be found on the lower outer edge of the body Locate the jack locator mark B semi circle on the body C near the tire you are changing then place the jack D under the frame A of the...

Page 197: ...ury do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is ONLY meant for changing the tire Never use the rear differential as a jacking point 7 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 8 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is s...

Page 198: ... Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners When a wheel is installed always remove any corrosion dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured ...

Page 199: ...capability Attempting to push start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission damage Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy As a result the transmission may have firm and or soft shifts This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the ...

Page 200: ...rges Turn all other accessories off Connecting the jumper cables 1 Connect the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Road...

Page 201: ...m Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts 2008 Town Car tow Owners Gui...

Page 202: ...re disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide...

Page 203: ...able from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 203 ...

Page 204: ...s not approved a slingbelt towing procedure Before your vehicle can be towed the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be turned to the OFF position if equipped If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper...

Page 205: ...ur vehicle regardless of transmission powertrain configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward Place the transmission in N Neutral Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Roadside Emergencies 205 ...

Page 206: ...r concerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures please ...

Page 207: ...w customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The name of the authorized dealer and the city where the authorized...

Page 208: ...rse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within t...

Page 209: ...se to accept it If you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision then Ford must abide by the accepted decision as well If the arbitrator has decided in your favor and you accept the decision the BBB AUTO LINE program will contact you to ensure that Ford has complied with the decision in a timely manner Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after yo...

Page 210: ... are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Pl...

Page 211: ...ay cause engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U S If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living in Central America the Caribbean or the Middle East contact the nearest authorized dealer If th...

Page 212: ...otor Company of Canada Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P O Box 2000 Oakville ON Canada L6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA receiv...

Page 213: ... 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform Transport Canada using their toll free number 1 800 333 0510 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Customer Assistan...

Page 214: ...hicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible Exterior chrome Wash the vehicle first using cool or lukewa...

Page 215: ... instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream ...

Page 216: ...ure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage PLASTIC NON PAINTED EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts These products are available from your authorized dealer For routine...

Page 217: ...function properly Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaning solu...

Page 218: ...ite cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled area allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes 4 Remove the soaked cloth and if it is not soiled badly use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds 5 Following this wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags Remove...

Page 219: ...ency and color use the Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit ZC 11 D available from your authorized dealer In Canada use Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 or an equivalent high quality leather care product Do not use household cleaning products alcohol solutions solvents or cleaners intended for rubber vinyl and plastics or oil petroleum based leather conditioners These products may cause premature wea...

Page 220: ...d Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner U S only ZC 11 A Motorcraft Leather Care Kit U S only ZC 11 D Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 M...

Page 221: ...aught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the key 3 Bl...

Page 222: ...ocated under the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located in the grille 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 222 ...

Page 223: ...ler cap 3 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Air filter assembly 6 Engine oil dipstick access behind air tube 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine coolant reservoir 9 Power distribution box 10 Battery 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 223 ...

Page 224: ...mon windshield washer antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold we...

Page 225: ... Cleaning chapter To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure ...

Page 226: ... this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range If required add engine oil to the engine Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter Do not overfill the engine with oil Oil levels above this mark may cause engine damage If the engine is overfilled some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt US...

Page 227: ...s DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and or the engine oil filler cap removed Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark Use SAE 5W 20 engine oil Only use oils Certified For Gasoline Engines by the American Petroleum Institute API An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and...

Page 228: ...ire additional water during its life of service If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced For longer trouble free operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals remove the cables from ...

Page 229: ...is swallowed call a physician immediately Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Because your vehicle s engine is electronically controlled by a computer some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim stra...

Page 230: ...ion should be maintained at 50 50 coolant and distilled water which equates to a freeze point of 34 F 36 C Coolant concentration testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coo...

Page 231: ... interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it ...

Page 232: ... or any orange colored extended life product such as DEX COOL威 brand with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as po...

Page 233: ...re to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full 6 Replace the cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking engine coolant...

Page 234: ... concentration above 50 NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you driv...

Page 235: ...If the engine reaches a preset over temperature condition the engine will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation Each disabled cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine When this occurs the vehicle will still operate However The engine power will be limited The air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine w...

Page 236: ...rt The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you h...

Page 237: ...Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or othe...

Page 238: ...Refer to Cold Weather Starting in the Driving chapter Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline It corrodes some metals and causes some plastic and rubber components to swell break down or become brittle and crack especially when mixed with gasoline Special materials and procedures have been developed for flexible fuel vehicles and the dispensers used by ethanol fuel providers Flexible fuel ...

Page 239: ...it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel filler cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 4 turn on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1 4 of a ...

Page 240: ...el filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap excessive vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in personal injury FFV Flex Fuel Vehicle Fue...

Page 241: ...octane rating of 87 We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as Regular that are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas FFV engine if equipped Your vehicle is designed to use Fuel Ethanol Ed75 Ed85 Regular unleaded gasoline or any mixture of the two fuels U S government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to have a small square orange and black label w...

Page 242: ...o switch fuels it is recommended that you add as much fuel as possible at least half a tank Do not add less than five gallons 18 9 L when refueling You should drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least 5 miles 8 km to allow the vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol concentration If you operate your vehicle 50 or more of the time on ethanol you should follow a different maintena...

Page 243: ...empty reserve combined Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fu...

Page 244: ...driving city or highway This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle s fuel economy under current driving conditions Additionally keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures give lower fuel economy Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to c...

Page 245: ...ed maintenance items Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information Conditions Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy approximately 1 mpg 0 4 km L is lost for every 400 lb 180 kg of weight carried Adding certain accessories to your veh...

Page 246: ...off the ignition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are us...

Page 247: ...rotects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards The OBD II system also assists your authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle When the Service engine soon indicator illuminates the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause the Service engine soon indicator to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has r...

Page 248: ...ission has just been serviced or the battery has recently run down or been replaced the OBD II system may indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing To determine if the vehicle is ready for I M testing turn the ignition key to the ON position for 15 seconds without cranking the engine If the Service engine soon indicator blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M...

Page 249: ...times 3 Turn the engine off 4 Check the fluid level in the reservoir It should be between the MIN and MAX lines Do not add fluid if the level is in this range 5 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities...

Page 250: ...erature 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 parki...

Page 251: ... 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 f...

Page 252: ... 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 r...

Page 253: ...anty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4 6L SOHC V8 engine Air filter element FA 1032 Fuel filter FG 986B Battery standard BXT 65 650 Battery heavy duty 1 BXT 65 750 Oil filter FL 820 S PCV valve 2 Spark plugs 3 1 Included in long wheelbase package 2 The PCV valve is a critical emission component It is one of th...

Page 254: ...eplacement 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 2008 Town Ca...

Page 255: ...4 A Engine coolant 18 6 quarts 17 6L 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 Hinges latches striker plates fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESB M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubrica...

Page 256: ...XO 5W20 QSP US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada WSS M2C930 A with API Certification Mark Automatic transmission fluid 4R75E 13 9 quarts 13 2L 4 Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF 5 XT 5 QM MERCON威 V Rear axle fluid 8 4 75 5 0 Pints 2 3 2 4L 7 Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A 4 50 4 75 pints 2 1 2 3L 6 7 Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant limousine XY 75W140 Q...

Page 257: ... set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range 5 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON威 V should only use MERCON威 V fluid Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 6 Add 4 0 oz 118 ml of Additive Friction Modifier XL 3 or equivalent meeting Ford specific...

Page 258: ...or Ethanol E 85 Firing order 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm 0 041 0 047 inch 1 04 1 20 mm Compression ratio 9 4 1 9 4 1 Engine drivebelt routing 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 258 ...

Page 259: ...ocated 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 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 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2008 Town Car...

Page 260: ...5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number 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 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Maintenance and ...

Page 261: ...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 a...

Page 262: ...s 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 b...

Page 263: ...ifications 255 refill capacities 255 traction lok 174 B Battery 228 acid treating emergencies 228 jumping a disabled battery 199 maintenance free 228 replacement specifications 253 servicing 228 Belt Minder威 105 Booster seats 123 Brakes 169 anti lock 170 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 170 fluid checking and adding 250 fluid specifications 255 lubricant specifications 255 shift interlock ...

Page 264: ...amps 29 Defrost rear window 27 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 250 engine oil 225 Driving under special conditions 178 through water 181 E Electronic message center 54 Emergencies roadside jump starting 199 Emergency Flashers 184 Emission control system 246 Engine 258 cleaning 216 coolant 230 fail safe cooling 235 idle speed control 228 lubrication specifications 255 refill capacities 255 se...

Page 265: ...l vehicle FFV 236 240 241 Fuses 185 186 G Gas cap see Fuel cap 239 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 243 Gauges 14 H Hazard flashers 184 Head restraints 87 Headlamps 28 aiming 30 autolamp system 28 bulb specifications 33 daytime running lights 29 flash to pass 29 high beam 29 replacing bulbs 34 turning on and off 28 Homelink wireless control system 51 Hood 222 I Ignition 164 258 Illuminated visor mirro...

Page 266: ...tic dimming rearview mirror 45 fold away 46 heated 46 programmable memory 75 side view mirrors power 45 Motorcraft parts 220 236 253 O Octane rating 241 Oil see Engine oil 225 P Parking brake 171 Parts see Motorcraft parts 253 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor 96 Pedals see Power adjustable foot pedals 46 Power adjustable foot pedals 46 Power distribution box see Fuses 188 Power door locks ...

Page 267: ...ecuriLock passive anti theft system 81 Servicing your vehicle 221 Spark plugs specifications 253 258 Specification chart lubricants 255 Speed control 46 Starting a flex fuel vehicle 166 Starting your vehicle 164 166 jump starting 199 Steering wheel controls 49 tilting 40 T Tilt steering wheel 40 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Tires Wheels and Loading 149 Tires 134 135 191 alignment 142 care ...

Page 268: ...k 71 remote release 67 74 Turn signal 32 V Vehicle Identification Number VIN 259 Vehicle loading 155 Ventilating your vehicle 167 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Water Driving through 181 Windows power 43 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 39 replacing wiper blades 225 Wrecker towing 204 2008 Town Car tow Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA fus Index 268 ...

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