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:
General Service Warnings
Review carefully the information below before beginning
any repair. Following these warnings is a list of specific system
warnings that must be reviewed before beginning work on any listed
system.
WARNING:
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a
Telematics Control Unit (TCU) have remote start technology and may start
the engine at any t..
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off
Only switch the front fog lamps on during
reduced visibility.
You can switch the front fog lamps on if any
of the following occur:
You set the lighting control to the parking
lamps position.
You set the lighting control to the
headlamps position.
You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position and the headlamps
are on.
The front fog lam..