2006 FORD F150 washer fluid

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and
scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you
badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
•Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored), VC-7–A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM),
VC-7–B (CA, OR and NM), meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M97B51–A1.
Note:Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may
darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from
yellow to golden tan.
•Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such
as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or
CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44–D
with the factory-filled coolant.Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange
Engine Coolant or any orange-colored extended life product with your
factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection.
•A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
•Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol
and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or
freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.These
can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the “FULL COLD” or
“COLD FILL RANGE” level. Follow these steps to add engine coolant.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Rear axle
5Motorcraft
SAE
75W-140
High
Performance
Rear Axle
Lubricant
(synthetic)8.8/9.75 inch axle 5.5 pints (2.6L)6
10.25 inch axle 6.9 pints (3.3L)7
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.25 quarts (4.0L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transfer case to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
3Ensure 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 to yourscheduled 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.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
4Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling
system, actual refill capacities will vary based on vehicle application and
transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size, cooling lines, auxiliary
cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level
should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake and clutch
pedal shaft (if
equipped)Premium
Long-Life Grease
XG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid (4X4)
and manual
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT F
XT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
(4R70E and
4R75E)
2
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONV
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Use Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
2Ensure 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 to yourscheduled 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.
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Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................316, 319
Speed control ..............................74
Starting your
vehicle ........................201–202, 204
jump starting ..........................251
Steering wheel
controls ......................................76
tilting .........................................64
T
Tailgate ..................................93–94
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................43
Tilt steering wheel ......................64
Tires ...........................166–167, 244
alignment ................................173
care ..........................................171
changing ..........................244, 247
checking the pressure ............171
inspecting and inflating .........168
label .........................................179
replacing ..................................172
rotating ....................................174
safety practices .......................173
sidewall information ...............175
snow tires and chains ............180
spare tire .................................244
terminology .............................168
tire grades ...............................167
treadwear ........................167, 171
Towing .......................................187
recreational towing .................199
trailer towing ..........................187
Traction control ........................207
Traction-lok rear axle ...............209Transfer case
fluid checking .........................309
Transmission .............................209
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................209–210
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................305
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................308
fluid, refill capacities ..............313
lubricant
specifications ..................316, 319
manual operation ....................215
Turn signal ..................................57
V
Vehicle dimensions ...........319, 324
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................324
Vehicle loading ..........................180
Ventilating your vehicle ...........204
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................279
Water, Driving through .............230
Windows
power .........................................70
power down back window .......71
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................64
checking and adding fluid .....279
replacing wiper blades ...........279
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