2006 FORD EXPEDITION maintenance

Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
MERCON
and MERCON
V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON
and MERCON
V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON
may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for
complete refill of Ford Limited Slip rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 330
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap
10.040–0.050 inch (1.02–1.27mm)
Compression ratio 9.85:1
1Spark plug gap not adjustable
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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions 4x2 – inches (mm) 4x4 – inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 205.8 (5228) 205.8 (5228)
(2) Vehicle width
(Body)78.7 (2000) 78.7 (2000)
(2) Vehicle width
including mirrors94.2 (2392) 94.2 (2392)
(2) Vehicle width
with mirrors folded79.9 (2029) 79.9 (2029)
(2) Vehicle width
with optional running
boards81.7 (2074) 81.7 (2074)
(3) Overall height
(with roof rack)76.7 (1948) 76.6 (1944)
(4) Wheelbase 119.0 (3023) 119.0 (3023)
(5) Track - Front 67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701)
(5) Track - Rear 67.3 (1708) 67.3 (1708)
1
4
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure by the
trailing edge of the driver’s door or
the edge of the driver’s door.
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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
Q Four-speed automatic (4R75E)
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................239
Accessory delay ........................111
Air cleaner filter ...............338–339
Air conditioning ..........................87
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................91
Air suspension ...........................245
description ..............................245
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ................180, 184
and child safety seats ............182
description ......................180, 184
disposal ....................................187
driver airbag ....................182, 185
indicator light .................184, 187
operation .........................182, 185
passenger airbag .............182, 185
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................318
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................239–240
Armrests ....................................153
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................249
fluid, adding ............................336
fluid, checking ........................336
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specification ..................345
Auxiliary power point ...............108
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................343, 345
refill capacities ........................340B
Battery .......................................316
acid, treating emergencies .....316
jumping a disabled battery ....285
maintenance-free ....................316
replacement, specifications ...339
servicing ..................................316
BeltMinder .................................176
Brakes ........................................238
anti-lock ...........................239–240
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............240
fluid, checking and adding ....335
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specifications .........343, 345
lubricant specifications ..343, 345
parking ....................................240
shift interlock ..........................248
Bulbs ............................................98
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....340
CD-single premium .....................19
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................277
Child safety restraints ..............188
child safety belts ....................188
Child safety seats ......................191
in front seat ............................192
in rear seat ......................192, 194
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............302
instrument panel ....................304
interior .............................304–305
plastic parts ............................303
safety belts ..............................304
washing ....................................301
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recommendations ...................315
refill capacities ........................340
specifications ..................343, 345
Exhaust fumes ..........................237
F
Fail safe cooling ........................323
Floor mats .................................136
Fluid capacities .........................340
Foglamps .....................................94
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......253
control trac .............................254
description ..............................254
driving off road .......................257
indicator light .........................254
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................247
Fuel ............................................325
calculating fuel
economy ..........................128, 329
cap ...........................................327
capacity ...................................340
choosing the right fuel ...........328
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................332
detergent in fuel .....................329
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................325, 327, 329
filter, specifications ........324, 339
fuel pump shut-off switch .....266
improving fuel economy ........329
octane rating ...........328, 345–346
quality ......................................328
running out of fuel .................329
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................325
Fuses ..................................268–269G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) .........................119
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............327
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................329
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................266
Headlamps ...................................93
aiming ........................................95
autolamp system .......................93
bulb specifications ....................98
daytime running lights .............94
flash to pass ..............................94
high beam .................................93
replacing bulbs .........................99
turning on and off ....................93
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........83, 87
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................119
Hood ..........................................309
I
Ignition .......................235, 345–346
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................191
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................334
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................304
cluster ........................................12
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Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................114
Power adjustable foot pedals ...114
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................269
Power door locks ......................138
Power mirrors ...........................112
Power point ...............................108
Power steering ..........................244
fluid, checking and adding ....335
fluid, refill capacity ................340
fluid, specifications .........343, 345
Power Windows .........................111
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................247
R
Radio ......................................19, 24
Rear window defroster ...............92
Relays ........................................268
Remote entry system .......139, 141
illuminated entry ....................144
locking/unlocking doors .........140
opening the trunk ...................140
panic alarm .............................141
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................143
Reverse sensing system ...........252
Roadside assistance ..................265
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........175
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............166,
169–170, 172–173, 175Safety Canopy ...........................184
Safety defects, reporting ..........300
Safety restraints .......................166,
169–170, 172–175
belt minder .............................176
extension assembly ................175
for adults .................170, 172–173
for children .....................187–188
lap belt ....................................171
safety belt maintenance .........175
warning light and chime ........176
Safety seats for children ..........191
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................347
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............166
Seats ..........................................151
child safety seats ....................191
cleaning ...................................305
memory seat ...................141, 155
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............147–149
Servicing your vehicle ..............308
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................26
Snowplowing .................................8
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........279
Spark plugs,
specifications .............339, 345–346
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................343, 345
Speed control ............................114
Starting your vehicle ........235–237
jump starting ..........................285
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