2006 FORD EXPLORER AUX

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
6 20A Liftglass release motor, Door
unlock/lock
7 15A Trailer stop/turn
8 15A Ignition switch power, PATS
9 2A 6R TCM/PCM (Ignition
RUN/START), Fuel pump relay
10 5A Front wiper RUN/ACC relay in
PDB
11 5A Radio start
12 5A Rear wiper motor RUN/ACC,
Trailer battery charge relay in
PDB, Radio
13 15A Heated mirror, Rear defrost
indicator
14 20A Horn
15 10A Reverse lamps
16 10A Trailer reverse lamps
17 10A RCM, PAD lamp, OCS module
18 10A Reverse park aid, IVD switch,
IVD, 4x4 module, 4x4 switch,
Heated seat switches, Compass,
Electrochromatic mirror, AUX
climate control
19 Ð Not used
20 10A Manual climate, DEATC, Brake
shift
21 Ð Not used
22 15A Brake switch, Stop lamps, Turn
lamps
23 15A Power mirrors, Interior lamps,
Puddle lamps, Battery saver,
Instrument illumination, Homelink
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
14 30A** Memory seats (DSM)
40A** Non-memory seats
15 40A** Rear defrost, Heated mirrors
16 40A** Blower motor
17 30A** Trailer electronic brakes
18 30A** Auxiliary blower motor
19 Ð Not used
20 Ð Not used
21 20A* Rear power point
22 20A* Subwoofer
23 20A* 4x4
24 10A* Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) KAP, CAN vent
25 20A* Front power point/Cigar lighter
26 20A* 4x4 module
27 20A* 6R Transmission module
28 20A* Heated seats
29 20A* Headlamps (right)
30 25A* Rear wiper
31 15A* Fog lamps
32 Ð Not used
33 30A* IVD module
34 20A* Headlamps (left)
35 10A* AC clutch
36 Ð Not used
37 30A* Front wiper
38 15A* 5R Transmission
39 15A* PCM power
40 15A* Fan clutch, PCV valve, AC clutch
relay, GCC fan
41 15A* SDARS/DVD
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONtSP
AT FAutomatic
transmission
(6R60)11.2 quarts
(10.6L)2
Transfer case Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F4WD 1.5 quarts
(1.4L)
Engine coolant
3Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.0L V6 engine
without
auxiliary climate
control12.2 quarts
(11.5L)
4.0L V6 engine
withauxiliary
climate control13.9 quarts
(13.2L)
4.6L V8 engine
without
auxiliary climate
control13.9 quarts
(13.2L)
4.6L V8 engine
withauxiliary
climate control15.7 quarts
(14.9L)
Front axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4WD 2.7 pints (1.3L)
Rear axle
lubricantMotorcraft
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantAll 3.5 pints (1.7L)
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.2 quarts
(4.0L)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONt,
MERCONtV and MERCONtSP are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix
MERCONt, MERCONtV and MERCONtSP. Use of dual usage fluids in
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an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONtSP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. Refer to your
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service
interval.
2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked by a qualified
technician.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only have the API Certification mark and meet the requirements
of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L).
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latch, seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG±4 or XL±5 ESB-M1C93±B
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Lock cylindersMotorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 n one
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A
Accessory delay ..........................58
AdvanceTrac ..............................212
Air cleaner filter ...............306±307
Air conditioning ..........................37
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ........141, 150, 152
and child safety seats ............143
description ..............141, 150, 152
disposal ....................................155
driver airbag ............143, 151, 153
indicator light .................150, 155
operation .................143, 151, 153
passenger airbag .....143, 151, 153
side airbag ...............................150
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................288
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................210
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................21, 25, 29
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................218, 221
fluid, adding ............................305
fluid, checking ........................305
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specification ..................313
Auxiliary power point .................55
Axle
lubricant specifications ..310, 313
refill capacities ........................308
B
Battery .......................................286acid, treating emergencies .....286
jumping a disabled battery ....256
maintenance-free ....................286
replacement, specifications ...307
servicing ..................................286
BeltMinder .................................136
Brakes ........................................210
anti-lock ...................................210
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................210
fluid, checking and adding ....305
fluid, refill capacities ..............308
fluid, specifications .........310, 313
lubricant specifications ..310, 313
parking ....................................211
shift interlock ..........................217
C
Calculating load ........................199
Capacities for refilling fluids ....308
Cargo cover ...........................94±95
Cassette tape player .............21, 25
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................246
Child safety restraints ..............156
child safety belts ....................156
Child safety seats ......................160
attaching with tether straps ..164
in front seat ............................161
in rear seat ..............................161
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............270
instrument panel ....................272
interior .....................................273
interior trim ............................273
plastic parts ............................272
washing ....................................269
waxing .....................................269
Index
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