Lincoln Corsair: Maintenance / General Information
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale value.
There is a large network of authorized
dealers that are there to help you with their
professional servicing expertise. We believe
that their specially trained technicians are
best qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly. They are supported by a wide
range of highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which parts
and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
- Do not work on a hot engine.
- Make sure that nothing gets caught 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
material (such as cigarettes) away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the Engine Off
- Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission to park (P).
- Switch off the engine.
- Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn injuries,
do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
- Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission to park (P).
- Block the wheels.
Opening the Hood
Open the left-hand front door.
Fully pull the hood release lever and let
it completely retract.Note: This action releases the hood latch...
Other information:
For vehicles delivered to authorized
Canadian dealers. In those cases where you
continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of
Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve
a factory-related vehicle service concern
have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada
participates in an impartial third party
mediation/arbitration program administered
by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration
Plan (CAMVAP)..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Adhesive Tape
WARNING:
If the clockspring is not correctly centralized, it may fail
prematurely. If in doubt, repeat the centralizing procedure. Failure to
follow these instructions may increase the risk of serious personal
injury or death in a crash.
NOTICE:
Do not over-rotate the clockspring rotor. The internal
ribbon wir..