2006 FORD FREESTYLE engine oil

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Coupler Volvo
Transmission
Oil, ClutchCoupler 1.5 pints (0.7L)
Power Transfer
UnitMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Rear Axle
LubricantPTU 1.9 pints (0.9L)
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 135 oz. (4.0L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
3Using any transmission fluid other than those that meet the
recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage.
4Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid
changes.
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ItemsFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Power Transfer
UnitMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W-90–QFEHP
—
Engine oil Motorcraft 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
Constant
velocity jointsCV Joint Grease
(High Temp.)XG-5 WSS-M2C258–A1
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM),
VC-7-B (CA, OR
and NM)WSS
-M97B51–A1
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Using any transaxle fluid other than those that meet the
recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.0L-DOHC V6 engine
Displacement 183 cubic inches
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap (0.052–0.056 inch) 1.32–1.42 mm
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.0:1
ENGINE DRIVEBELT ROUTING
•3.0L V6 Engine
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 199.8 (5075)
(2) Overall width 74.4 (1891)
(3) Overall height 68.9 (1732)
(4) Wheelbase 112.9 (2867)
(5) Tread - Front 64.6 (1640)
(5) Tread - Rear 65.0 (1650)
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interior trim ............................239
plastic parts ............................238
washing ....................................236
waxing .....................................236
wheels ......................................237
wiper blades ............................238
Climate control
(see Air conditioning
or Heating) ................42, 44, 46, 49
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................21
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................81
Console ..................................63–64
overhead ....................................64
Controls
power seat ...............................108
steering column ........................73
Coolant
checking and adding ..............251
refill capacities ................256, 270
specifications ..................272, 274
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................70
Customer Assistance ................205
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................233
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................234
Getting roadside assistance ...205
Getting the service you
need .........................................229
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................234
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................232D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................53
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................268
engine oil .................................246
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........272
Driving under special
conditions ..........................199, 202
sand .........................................200
snow and ice ...........................202
through water .................201, 203
E
Electronic message center .........78
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................222
Emission control system ..........265
Engine ........................................274
cleaning ...................................237
coolant .....................................251
idle speed control ...................249
lubrication specifications ......272,
274
refill capacities ........................270
service points ..........................244
starting after a collision .........206
Engine block heater .................189
Engine oil ..................................246
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................246
checking and adding ..............246
dipstick ....................................246
filter, specifications ........248, 269
recommendations ...................248
refill capacities ........................270
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K
Keyless entry system .................97
autolock .....................................99
Keys
positions of the ignition .........186
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................52
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................57
daytime running light ...............53
fog lamps ...................................54
headlamps ...........................52, 57
headlamps, flash to pass ..........53
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps ...........................56
replacing bulbs ...................56–60
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................56
Liftgate ........................................88
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........190
Load limits .................................176
Locks
autolock .....................................99
childproof ..................................91
doors ..........................................90
Lubricant specifications ...272, 274
Lug nuts ....................................221
Luggage rack ...............................89
Lumbar support, seats .............107
M
Message center ...........................78
english/metric button ...............83system check button ................84
warning messages .....................84
Mirrors ...................................63, 68
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................68
fold away ...................................68
heated ........................................69
side view mirrors (power) .......68
Moon roof ....................................74
Motorcraft parts ........240, 257, 269
N
Navigation system .......................24
O
Octane rating ............................261
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................246
P
Parking brake ............................191
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....269
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................120
Power adjustable foot pedals .....69
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................211
Power door locks ........................90
Power mirrors .............................68
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................193
fluid, checking and adding ....267
fluid, refill capacity ................270
fluid, specifications .........272, 274
Power Windows ...........................66
R
Radio ......................................17, 20
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