2006 FORD E SERIES automatic transmission

Certification label for incomplete vehicles
On completed derivations of incomplete vehicles, the certification label is
affixed at a location determined by a subsequent stage manufacturer of
the completed vehicle. In these cases the completed vehicle is
manufactured in two or more stages by two or more separate
manufacturers.
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.
Code Description
B Five-speed automatic, TorqShift
Q Four-speed automatic overdrive (4R75E)
T Five-speed automatic overdrive (5R110W)
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A
Accessory delay ..........................48
AdvanceTrac ..............................143
Air cleaner filter ...............227–228
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................74
and child safety seats ..............76
description ................................74
disposal ......................................78
driver airbag ..............................76
indicator light ...........................78
operation ...................................76
passenger airbag .......................76
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................79
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................206
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................139
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 20, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................147, 149, 152
fluid, adding ............................224
fluid, checking ........................224
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
fluid, specification ..................237
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..234, 237
refill capacities ........................230
traction lok ..............................141
B
Battery .......................................203acid, treating emergencies .....203
jumping a disabled battery ....176
maintenance-free ....................203
replacement, specifications ...228
servicing ..................................203
BeltMinder ...................................69
Brakes ........................................139
anti-lock ...................................139
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................139
fluid, checking and adding ....224
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
fluid, specifications .........234, 237
lubricant specifications ..234, 237
parking ....................................140
shift interlock ..........................146
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................38
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....230
Cell phone use ..............................8
Child safety restraints ................84
child safety belts ......................84
Child safety seats ........................87
in front seat ..............................88
in rear seat ................................88
tether anchorage hardware .....91
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............192
exterior ....................................195
instrument panel ....................194
interior .....................................194
interior trim ............................194
plastic parts ............................193
safety belts ..............................194
washing ....................................191
waxing .....................................191
wheels ......................................192
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wiper blades ............................193
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......30, 32
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .......................21, 26
AM/FM .......................................19
Compass, electronic ....................45
calibration .................................46
set zone adjustment .................46
Console
overhead ....................................44
Controls
power seat .................................59
Coolant
checking and adding ..............206
refill capacities ................210, 230
specifications ..................234, 237
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................49
Customer Assistance ................156
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................188
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................189
Getting roadside assistance ...156
Getting the service you
need .........................................182
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................190
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................185
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................188
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................34Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................224
engine oil .................................200
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........234
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................224
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................155
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................176
Emergency Flashers .................157
Emission control system ..........220
Engine ........................................237
cleaning ...................................192
coolant .....................................206
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe cooling .......................211
idle speed control ...................203
lubrication
specifications ..................234, 237
refill capacities ........................230
service points ..........................199
starting after a collision .........158
Engine block heater .................138
Engine oil ..................................200
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................200
checking and adding ..............200
dipstick ....................................200
filter, specifications ........202, 228
recommendations ...................202
refill capacities ........................230
specifications ..................234, 237
Exhaust fumes ..........................138
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Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........169
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................228, 237
Special notice ................................8
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................234, 237
Speed control ..............................49
Starting your
vehicle ........................135–136, 138
jump starting ..........................176
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................44
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........30, 32
Tilt steering wheel ......................44
Tires ...................................101–102
alignment ................................114
care ..........................................112
changing ..........................169–170
checking the pressure ............104
inspecting and inflating .........103
label .........................................112
replacing ..........................107, 171
rotating ....................................115
safety practices .......................113
sidewall information ...............108
snow tires and chains ............116
spare tire .................................168
terminology .............................102
tire grades ...............................102treadwear ........................101, 112
Towing .......................................123
recreational towing .................134
trailer towing ..........................123
wrecker ....................................181
Traction-lok rear axle ...............141
Transmission .............................146
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....146
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................224
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
lubricant specifications ..234, 237
Turn signal ..................................37
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................237
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................239
Vehicle loading ..........................116
Ventilating your vehicle ...........138
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................200
Water, Driving through .............155
Windows
power .........................................47
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................43
checking and adding fluid .....200
replacing wiper blades .............43
Wrecker towing .........................181
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