2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED automatic transmission

REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Between MAX
and MIN on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)3.0L engine 11.6 quarts
(11.0L)
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
2
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)3.0L engine 6.0 quarts (5.7L)
Fuel tank
capacityN/A All 20.0 gallons
(75.7)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT F3.0L engine Between MAX
and MIN on
reservoir
Automatic
transaxleMotorcraft
Continuously
Variable Chain
Type
Transmission
Fluid
3
CVT automatic
transaxle10.0 quarts
(9.5L)4
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
3
6–speed
automatic
transaxle7.4 quarts (7.0L)4
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 or PM-1-C ESA-M6C25-A
or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door latch,
hood latch,
auxiliary hood
latch, seat
tracks, trunk
and liftgate
latchesMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESA-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Automatic CVT
transaxleMotorcraft
Continuously
Variable Chain
Type
Transmission
Fluid
1
XT-7-QCFT WSS-M2C933–A
Automatic
6-speed
transaxleMotorcraft
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid
1
XT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A
Rear Axle
(AWD)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197–A
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
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
CVT (continuously variable transaxle) C
Six-speed automatic (Aisin F21) A
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A
Accessory delay ..........................63
Air cleaner filter .......................259
Air conditioning ....................42, 44
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................123, 132, 134
and child safety seats ............125
description ..............123, 132, 134
disposal ....................................137
driver airbag ............125, 133, 135
indicator light .................131, 137
operation .................125, 133, 135
passenger airbag .....125, 133, 135
side airbag ...............................132
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................185
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................239
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................176
Anti-theft system ..................96, 99
arming the system ....................99
disarming a triggered
system .....................................100
triggering .................................100
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 20
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ....................256–257
fluid, checking ................256–257
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specification ..................264
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................181–182
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........262
B
Battery .......................................237acid, treating emergencies .....237
jumping a disabled battery ....208
maintenance-free ....................237
replacement, specifications ...259
servicing ..................................237
BeltMinder
...............................117
Brakes ........................................175
anti-lock ...................................176
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................176
fluid, checking and adding ....256
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
fluid, specifications .........262, 264
lubricant specifications ..262, 264
parking ....................................177
shift interlock ..........................179
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....260
Cargo net .....................................83
Cassette tape player ...................17
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................201
Child safety restraints ..............138
child safety belts ....................138
Child safety seats ......................141
attaching with tether straps ..145
in front seat ............................142
in rear seat ..............................142
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............225
instrument panel ....................226
interior .....................................227
interior trim ............................227
plastic parts ............................225
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................224
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wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......42, 44
Clock ............................................60
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................21
AM/FM/CD
.................................17
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment
.................76
Console
........................................60
overhead
..............................59–60
Controls
power seat
...............................104
steering column
........................68
Coolant
checking and adding
..............239
refill capacities
................244, 260
specifications
..................262, 264
Cruise control
(see Speed control)
....................65
Cupholder(s)
.............................108
Customer Assistance
................192
Ford Extended Service
Plan
..........................................220
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada
.....................221
Getting roadside assistance
...192
Getting the service you
need
.........................................216
Ordering additional owner’s
literature
.................................222
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program
...................................220D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................50
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................256–257
engine oil .................................234
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........262
Driving under special
conditions ..........................186, 189
sand .........................................188
snow and ice ...........................190
through water .................188, 191
E
Electronic message center .........74
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................208
Emission control system ..........253
Engine ........................................264
cleaning ...................................225
coolant .....................................239
idle speed control ...................237
lubrication specifications ......262,
264
refill capacities ........................260
service points ..........................232
starting after a collision .........194
Engine block heater .................175
Engine oil ..................................234
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................234
checking and adding ..............234
dipstick ....................................234
filter, specifications ........236, 259
recommendations ...................236
refill capacities ........................260
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recreational towing .................171
trailer towing ..........................169
wrecker ....................................214
Traction control ........................178
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................256–257
fluid, refill capacities ..............260
lubricant specifications ..........264
Transmission .............................179
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....179
lubricant specifications ..........262
Trunk ...........................................85
remote release ....................83, 88
Turn signal ..................................52
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................264Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................266
Vehicle loading ..........................163
Ventilating your vehicle ...........175
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................233
Water, Driving through .............191
Windows
power .........................................61
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....233
operation ...................................58
replacing wiper blades ...........233
Wrecker towing .........................214
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