2006 FORD F150 maintenance

ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid and
clutch fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
Engine coolantMotorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A (except
CA, OR and
NM), VC-7-B
( CA, OR and
NM)WSS-
M97B51-A1
Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
WSS-M2C930-A
and API
Certification
Mark
Seat tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and door
check armMotorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundXG-3-A ESE-M1C171–A
Lock cylindersMotorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
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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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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.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.2L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 256 281 330
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)0.040–0.050 inch
(1.02–1.28mm)
1
Compression
ratio9.3:1 9.37:1 9.85:1
1The 5.4L 3V spark plug gap can’t be adjusted.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Regular Cab
Vehicle
dimensionsStyleside 6.5’
box - inches
(mm)Flareside 6.5’
box - inches
(mm)Styleside 8.0’
box - inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
length211.2 (5364) 211.2 (5364) 229.8 (5837)
(2) Overall
width78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005)
(3) Overall
height – 4x2/4x4
73.7 (1872) /
75.6 (1921)73.8 (1875) /
75.6 (1921)73.8 (1875) /
75.6 (1921)
(4) Wheelbase
– 4x2/4x4126.0 (3198) /
126.0 (3198)126.0 (3198) /
126.0 (3198)144.5 (3671) /
144.5 (3671)
(5) Track -
Front67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701)
(5) Track -
Rear67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701)
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SuperCab
Vehicle
dimensionsStyleside 5.5’
box - inches
(mm)Styleside /
Flareside 6.5’
box - inches
(mm)Styleside 8.0’
box - inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
length217.8 (5532) 229.8 (5837) 248.4 (6309)
(2) Overall
width78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005)
(3) Overall
height –
4x2/4x474.1 (1881) /
76.5 (1943)73.5 (1866) /
75.6 (1919)73.4 (1865) /
75.4 (1916)
(4) Wheelbase
– 4x2/4x4132.5 (3366) /
132.5 (3366)144.5 (3671) /
144.5 (3671)163.1 (4143) /
163.1 (4143)
(5) Track -
Front67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701)
(5) Track -
Rear67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701)
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Super Crew
Vehicle dimensions Styleside 5.5’ box -
inches (mm)Styleside 6.5’ box -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 223.8 (5685) 235.8 (5990)
(2) Overall width 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005)
(3) Overall height –
4x2/4x473.5 (1867) /
76.0 (1931)73.5 (1867) /
76.0 (1931)
(4) Wheelbase 138.5 (3518) 150.5 (3823 )
(5) Track - Front 67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701)
(5) Track - Rear 67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701)
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure by the
trailing edge of the driver’s door or
the edge of the driver’s door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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