2006 Mercury Mountaineer ignition

•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle.
The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy
comparisons with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of MPG (L/100 km)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance
informationare essential to the life and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the
indicator, charging system warning light or the
temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of
engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is not
working properly.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L SOHC V6
engine4.6L 3V V8
engine
Cubic inches 245 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system EDIS Coil on Plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.040–0.050 inch
(1.02–1.27 mm)
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Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.8:11Spark plug gap is not adjustable
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 193.5 (4916)
(2) Overall width 73.5 (1866)
(3) Maximum height* 72.8 (1849.1)
(4) Wheelbase 113.7 (2888.7)
(5) Track width, front 60.9 (1547.5)
(5) Track width, rear 62 (1574.3)
* P235/65R18 tire with roof rack and cross bars
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service points ..................290–291
starting after a collision .........247
Engine block heater .................219
Engine oil ..................................293
checking and adding ..............293
dipstick ....................................293
filter, specifications ........296, 319
recommendations ...................296
refill capacities ........................321
specifications ..................323, 326
Exhaust fumes ..........................219
F
Fail safe cooling ........................305
Floor mats .................................104
Fluid capacities .........................321
Foglamps .....................................48
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................237
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................226
Fuel ............................................306
calculating fuel
economy ......................79, 90, 311
cap ...........................................308
capacity ...................................321
choosing the right fuel ...........309
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................314
detergent in fuel .....................310
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................306, 308, 311
filter, specifications ........306, 319
fuel pump shut-off switch .....247
improving fuel economy ........311
octane rating ...................310, 326
quality ......................................310
running out of fuel .................310safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................306
Fuses ..................................248, 250
G
Garage door opener ....................62
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............308
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................311
Gauges .........................................18
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................209
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................209
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Head restraints .........................124
Headlamps
aiming ........................................50
bulb specifications ....................53
daytime running lights .............49
flash to pass ..............................49
high beam .................................49
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................41, 43
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................73
Hood ..........................................289
I
Ignition ...............................217, 326
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Illuminated visor mirror .............60
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................170
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................316
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................285
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................256, 260
positioning .......................256, 262
storage .....................256, 259–260
Jump-starting your vehicle ......266
K
Keyless entry system ...............116
autolock ...........................118–119
keypad .....................................116
locking and unlocking doors ..117
programming entry code .......116
Keys ...........................................122
positions of the ignition .........217
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............52–53
daytime running light ...............49
fog lamps ...................................48
interior lamps ...........................52
replacing bulbs .........................56
Liftgate ......................................106
remote release ........................112
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........220
Load limits .................................202Loading instructions .................209
Locks
autolock ...........................118–119
childproof ................................110
doors ........................................108
Lubricant specifications ...323, 326
Lug nuts ....................................266
Luggage rack .............................107
Lumbar support, seats .....126, 129
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........326
Message center ...............77, 88–89
english/metric button .........81, 94
system check button ..........80, 93
warning messages .............85, 100
Mirrors .........................................66
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................66
fold away ...................................67
heated ........................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Moon roof ....................................72
Motorcraft parts ........287, 306, 319
N
Navigation system .......................40
O
Octane rating ............................310
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................293
P
Parking brake ............................220
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....319
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