LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
nameFord part number Ford specification
Brake fluidMotorcraft
High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle
Brake Fluid
1
PM-1 or PM-1-CESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-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-M97B 51-A1
Cooling
system stop
leak pelletsMotorcraft
Cooling
System Stop
Leak PelletsVC-6 WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oilMotorcraft
SAE 5W20
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
with API
Certification Mark
2006 Town Car(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
309
A
Accessory delay ........................111
Air cleaner filter ...............305–306
Air suspension ...........................231
description ..............................231
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................173–174, 183
and child safety seats ............176
description ......................174, 183
disposal ....................................185
driver airbag ....................176, 184
indicator light .................183, 185
operation .........................176, 184
passenger airbag .............176, 184
side airbag ...............................183
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................284
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................227
Anti-theft system ..............148, 152
arming the system ..................152
disarming a triggered
system .....................................152
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................15, 18, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................233
fluid, adding ............................303
fluid, checking ........................303
fluid, refill capacities ..............307
fluid, specification ..................311
Auxiliary power point ...............109
Axle
lubricant specifications ..309, 311
refill capacities ........................307
traction lok ..............................231
B
Battery .......................................282acid, treating emergencies .....282
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................282
replacement, specifications ...306
servicing ..................................282
BeltMinder .................................168
Brakes ........................................227
anti-lock ...................................227
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................227
fluid, checking and adding ....303
fluid, refill capacities ..............307
fluid, specifications .........309, 311
lubricant specifications ..309, 311
shift interlock ..........................231
Bulbs ..........................................101
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....307
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................249
Child safety restraints ..............186
child safety belts ....................186
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether straps ..194
in front seat ............................191
in rear seat ..............................191
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............270
instrument panel ....................271
interior .....................................272
plastic parts ............................270
washing ....................................268
waxing .....................................269
wheels ......................................269
wiper blades ............................271
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............93
2006 Town Car(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
318
Clock ..........................................108
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment ...............128
Console
rear ..................................109, 117
Controls
power seat ...............................154
steering column ......................116
Coolant
checking and adding ..............284
refill capacities ................288, 307
specifications ..................309, 311
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................113
Customer Assistance ................239
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................265
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................266
Getting roadside assistance ...239
Getting the service you
need .........................................261
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................266
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................264
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................98
Defrost
rear window ..............................96
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................303
engine oil .................................279Doors
lubricant specifications ..........309
Driving under special
conditions ..................................235
through water .........................238
E
Electronic message center .......123
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................255
Emergency Flashers .................241
Emission control system ..........299
Engine ................................311–312
cleaning ...................................270
coolant .....................................284
fail-safe cooling .......................289
idle speed control ...................282
lubrication specifications ......309,
311
refill capacities ........................307
service points ..........................277
starting after a collision .........241
Engine block heater .................226
Engine oil ..................................279
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................279
checking and adding ..............279
dipstick ....................................279
filter, specifications ........281, 306
recommendations ...................281
refill capacities ........................307
specifications ..................309, 311
Exhaust fumes ..........................226
F
Fail safe cooling ........................289
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....290
Floor mats .................................133
Fluid capacities .........................307
Foglamps .....................................99
2006 Town Car(tow)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
319
