2006 Lincoln LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

General Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Fluid 
CAUTION: Only MERCON® V transmission fluid. Use of any other fluids may result in transmission failure.
  • Normal maintenance
    • Fluid change not necessary, filled for life.
  • Severe duty maintenance
    • Change the fluid at 48,000 km (30,000 miles) intervals.
MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM MERCON® V
Fluid Capacity 
NOTE: Approximate dry capacity includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level procedures in this article should be used to determine actual fluid requirements and fluid specification. DO NOT OVERFILL. If it is necessary to add or change fluid, use only fluid which has been certified by the supplier as meeting the Ford Motor Company specification shown.
3.9L engine 11.2L (11.9 quarts)
Fluid Filter 
In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter Kit 7B155 -
In-Line Transmission Fluid Filter 7B155 -
Lubricant 
Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 and/or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or XG-1-K (Canada CXG-1-C) ESA-M1C75-B
Factory Service Tools

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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