2006 FORD F150 bulb

Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
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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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checking and adding ..............280
dipstick ....................................280
filter, specifications ........283, 312
recommendations ...................283
refill capacities ........................313
specifications ..................316, 319
Exhaust fumes ..........................204
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Floor mats ...................................93
Fluid capacities .........................313
Foglamps .....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......219
driving off road .......................223
electronic shift ................221–222
indicator light .........................219
lever operated shift ................220
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................209
Fuel ............................................292
calculating fuel
economy ............................87, 297
cap ...........................................294
capacity ...................................313
choosing the right fuel ...........295
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................300
detergent in fuel .....................296
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................292, 294, 297
filter, specifications ........292, 312
fuel pump shut-off switch .....237
improving fuel economy ........297
octane rating ...................296, 319
quality ......................................296
running out of fuel .................297
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................292Fuel pump shut-off switch .......237
Fuses ..................................237–238
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................78
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............294
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................297
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................236
Head restraints .................111, 115
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ..................................55–56
autolamp system .......................53
bulb specifications ....................59
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................60
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heater only system ...................43
heating and air
conditioning system .....44, 46, 49
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................78
Hood ..........................................275
I
Ignition ...............................201, 319
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................150
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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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