Lincoln Continental (2019 year). Manual - part 34

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display

1

Inspect the rear axle (All Wheel Drive vehicles only).

Inspect the half-shaft boots.

Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.

Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

1 

 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.

2 

 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.  See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 317).

Other Maintenance Items

1

Replace cabin air filter.

Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)

Replace engine air filter.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Replace fuel filter (3.0L only).

Every 40,000 mi
(64,000 km)

Change engine coolant.

2

Every 100,000 mi
(160,000 km)

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Other Maintenance Items

1

Replace spark plugs.

Every 100,000 mi
(160,000 km)

Inspect accessory drive belt(s).

3

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km)

Replace accessory drive belt(s).

4

1 

 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance

for the interval.

2 

Initial replacement at six years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or 50,000 mi (80,000 km).

3 

After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.

4 

If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle occasionally under
any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician.

Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within 3,000 mi
(4,800 km) of the message appearing in the
information display prompting you to change
your oil.
•

Example 1: The message comes on at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.

•

Example 2: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) (for example, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filter
replacement.

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Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.

As required

Inspect U-joints (AWD only).

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.

As required

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)

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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.

Change engine oil and filter.

1

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months

Perform multi-point inspection.

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

1

Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.  See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 317).

Exceptions

There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:

Axle and PTU Maintenance

The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle
(AWD only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance.
Changing or checking the PTU lubricant is
not necessary unless the unit has been
submerged in water or shows signs of
leakage. Contact your authorized dealer for
service.

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California Fuel Filter Replacement

If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.

Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals

Vehicles operating in the Middle East, North
Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations with
similar climates using an American Petroleum
Institute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines
(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,
the normal oil change interval is 5,000 mi
(8,000 km).

If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km).

Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air Filter
Replacement

The life of the engine air filter and cabin air
filter is dependent on exposure to dusty and
dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in these
conditions require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and cabin
air filter.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD

After the scheduled maintenance services
are performed, record the Repair Order #,
Distance and Engine Hours in the boxes
provided.

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Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp

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E146852

Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp

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Scheduled Maintenance

E146852

Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp

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Scheduled Maintenance

E146852

Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp

544

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Scheduled Maintenance

E146852

Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp

545

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Scheduled Maintenance

E146852

Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp

546

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Scheduled Maintenance

E146852

Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp

547

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Scheduled Maintenance

E146852

Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp

548

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Scheduled Maintenance

E146852

Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp

549

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Scheduled Maintenance

E146852

Repair Order #:

Distance:

Engine hours (optional):

Multi-point inspection (recommended):

Signature:

Dealer stamp

550

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Scheduled Maintenance