2006 FORD F150 maintenance

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
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.
Description Code
Four-speed automatic (4R70E) A
Four-speed automatic (4R75E) Q
Five-speed manual (M5R2) M
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A
Accessory delay ..........................71
Air cleaner filter ...............310, 312
Air conditioning ....................46, 49
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ................136–137
and child safety seats ............139
description ..............................137
disposal ....................................141
driver airbag ....................137, 140
indicator light .........................141
operation .........................137, 140
passenger airbag .............137, 140
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................286
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................205
Armrests ....................................113
Audio system
(see Radio) ................22, 24, 28, 33
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................212
fluid, adding ............................305
fluid, checking ........................305
fluid, refill capacities ..............313
fluid, specification ..................319
Axle
lubricant specifications ..316, 319
refill capacities ........................313
traction lok ..............................209
B
Battery .......................................284
acid, treating emergencies .....284
jumping a disabled battery ....251maintenance-free ....................284
replacement, specifications ...312
servicing ..................................284
Bed extender ..............................94
Brakes ........................................205
anti-lock ...................................205
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............206
fluid, checking and adding ....304
fluid, refill capacities ..............313
fluid, specifications .........316, 319
lubricant
specifications ..................316, 319
parking ....................................206
shift interlock ..................209–210
Bulbs ............................................59
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....313
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................244
Child safety restraints ..............146
child safety belts ....................146
Child safety seats ......................150
attaching with tether straps ..158
in front seat ....................151, 154
in rear seat ..............151, 154, 158
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............265
instrument panel ....................268
interior .....................................269
interior trim ............................269
plastic parts ............................267
safety belts ..............................269
washing ....................................264
waxing .....................................264
wheels ......................................265
wiper blades ............................267
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Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................302
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................268
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
J
Jack ............................................244
positioning ...............................244
storage .....................................244
Jump-starting your vehicle ......251
K
Keyless entry system ...............106
autolock ...................................104
programming entry code .......107
Keys ...........................................109
positions of the ignition .........201
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................53
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................59
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................53
headlamps, flash to pass ..........54
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps .....................57–58
replacing bulbs ...................60, 63
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................57
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........206
Load limits .................................180Loading instructions .................187
Locks
autolock ...................................104
childproof ..................................97
Lubricant specifications ...316, 319
Lug nuts ....................................250
Lumbar support, seats .............113
M
Manual transmission .................215
reverse .....................................217
Message center ...........................84
english/metric button ...............89
system check button ................88
warning messages .....................90
Mirrors ...................................65, 72
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................71
fold away ...................................72
heated ........................................73
programmable memory ....99, 115
side view mirrors (power) .......72
signal .........................................73
Moon roof ....................................77
Motorcraft parts ........272, 292, 312
O
Octane rating ............................296
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................280
P
Parking brake ............................206
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....312
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................118
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................238
Power door locks ........................96
Power mirrors .............................72
Power point .................................69
Power steering ..........................208
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacity ................313
fluid, specifications .........316, 319
Power Windows ...........................70
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................209
R
Radio ..........................22, 24, 28, 33
Relays ........................................237
Remote entry system .................98
arming and disarming
the anti-theft system ................97
illuminated entry ....................102
locking/unlocking doors .....96, 98
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................101
replacing the batteries ...........100
Reverse sensing system ...........217
Roadside assistance ..................234
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........130
Safety belts
(see Safety
restraints) .........117, 120, 122–123,
125–128, 130
Safety defects, reporting ..........263Safety
restraints ..........117, 120, 122–123,
125–128, 130
extension assembly ................130
for adults .........122–123, 125–128
for children .............................146
lap belt ....................................125
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................118
safety belt maintenance .........130
warning light and chime ........131
Safety seats for children ..........150
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................324
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............117
Seats ..........................................111
child safety seats ....................150
cleaning ...................................270
heated ................................49, 115
memory seat .....................99, 115
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system .......................109
Servicing your vehicle ..............274
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................23
AM/FM/CD .................................26
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................35
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................30
Snowplowing .................8, 230–232
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................312, 319
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
four-wheel drive
vehicles ............................232–233
utility-type vehicles ....................8
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