2006 FORD E SERIES brake

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
For information on transmission operation after the battery has been
disconnected, refer toAutomatic Transmission Operationin the
Drivingchapter.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
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•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•
You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary
shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Unnecessary shifting of
this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCON
AT F.
Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20° – 80° F (-7°
– 25° C):
1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows
in the FULL COLD range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this
range.
2. If the fluid level is low, start the engine.
3. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
4. Turn the engine off.
For E-450 and E-550 vehicles with the Hydro-Boost Brake
System, do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been
turned off. Pressing the brake pedal after the engine has been turned
off will give a false power steering fluid level reading.
5. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level is
between the arrows in the FULL COLD range.
FULL COLD
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6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put the
dipstick back in the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the “MAX” line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your dealer immediately.
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor
maintenance intervals. If the original universal joints are replaced with
universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be
necessary.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationfor scheduled
intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not
consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the
transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or
shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 20 miles [30 km]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
MAX
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REFILL CAPACITIES
FluidFord Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake Fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
oil-gasoline
engine (includes
filter change)
8
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)All 6.0 quarts
(5.7L)
Engine oil-diesel
engine (includes
filter change)Refer to thePower Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
Engine
coolant-gasoline
engine
1
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.6L V8 engine 23.8 quarts
(22.6L)
4.6L V8 engine
with aux rear
heat26.0 quarts
(24.6L)
5.4L V8 engine 28.8 quarts
(27.2L)
5.4L V8 engine
with aux rear
heat30.8 quarts
(29.1L)
6.8L V10 engine 30.4 quarts
(28.8L)
6.8L V10 engine
with aux rear
heat32.6 quarts
(30.8L)
Engine
coolant-diesel
engine
1
Refer to thePower Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
or
WSS-M6C62–A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM),
VC-7-B (CA, OR
and NM)
WSS -M97B51-A1
Engine
oil-gasoline
engineMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
with API
Certification
Mark
Engine oil-diesel
engineRefer to thePower Stroke Direct Injection Turbo
Diesel Owner’s Guide Supplement.
Hinges, latches,
Striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge, and seat
tracksMotorcraft
Multi-Purpose
GreaseXG–4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93–B
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON

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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Automatic
transmission
(4R70/75 E)
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
AT FXT-5-QM MERCON
V
Automatic
transmission
TorqShift
(5–speed)
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
SP
AT FXT-6–QSP MERCON
SP
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundXG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A
Parking brake
assembly (E-450
Super Duty)Motorcraft
MERCON

Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCON

Visteon
conventional and
Traction-Lok
axles
2
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192–A
Dana M70
(M248)
E-350
conventional and
Limited Slip
3
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192–A
Dana Limited
Slip Axles
3
M60 (M248)
E-250/350
M70FF
(M267FF)
E-350
M70HD
(M273HD)
E-450SAE 90 Hypoid
Gear OilC6AZ-19580–E ESW-M2C105–E
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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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