2006 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS coolant capacity

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toRefill capacitiesin this section.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this section.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34° F [–36° C ]):
•It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
•NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
•Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)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 coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)All 30.6 quarts
(29.0L)3
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Keep in FULL
range on
dipstick
Rear axle
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantDana 80 4.0 quarts
(3.9L)
Dana S135 and
Dana S14512.0 quarts
(11.7L)
Fuel tank N/A All 75 .0 gallons
(284.0L)
Transmission
4Motorcraft
MERCONSP
AT FAll 17.5 quarts
(16.6L)5
Parking brake
assemblyMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to bottom of
fill plug hole
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Fill 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.
Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is
considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.
3Capacity is approximate and will vary due to second stage manufacturer
completion of HVAC system. Fill to Hot/Cold Lines on reservoir.
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4Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCON, MERCONV and MERCONSP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON, MERCONV and
MERCONSP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCONSP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
5Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick’s normal operating range.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Super DOT 4
Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidYS4Z-19542–AA ESO-M6C57–A
and DOT 4
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
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Emission control system ..........107
Engine ........................................121
cleaning .....................................86
coolant .......................................94
fail-safe coolant ........................99
idle speed control .....................92
lubrication
specifications ..................119, 121
refill capacities ........................117
service points ............................88
starting after a collision ...........64
Engine block heater ...................53
Engine oil ....................................89
checking and adding ................89
dipstick ......................................89
filter, specifications ..........91, 116
recommendations .....................91
refill capacities ........................117
specifications ..................119, 121
Exhaust fumes ............................53
F
Fail safe coolant ..........................99
Fluid capacities .........................117
Fuel ............................................100
calculating fuel economy .......104
capacity ...................................117
choosing the right fuel ...........102
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................107
detergent in fuel .....................103
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..........................100, 104
filter, specifications ........104, 116
fuel pump shut-off switch .......64
improving fuel economy ........104
octane rating ...................103, 121
quality ......................................103
running out of fuel .................103safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................100
Fuses ............................................65
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................104
Gauges .........................................12
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................15
H
Hazard flashers ...........................63
Headlamps ...................................15
daytime running lights .............15
flash to pass ..............................16
high beam .................................15
turning on and off ....................15
I
Ignition .................................50, 121
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................108
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................16
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ........72
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........50
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