2006 Mercury Mountaineer maintenance

ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Rear axleMotorcraft
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192–A
Front axle
(AWD)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Transfer case
(AWD)Motorcraft
MERCON
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Transfer case
Front Output
Slip Shaft
(AWD)Premium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC–32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON,
MERCONV and MERCONSP are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix
MERCON, MERCONV and MERCONSP. Use of dual usage fluids in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONSP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. Refer to your
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service
interval.
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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)
1
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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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
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is a 17 digit combination of
letters and numbers. The VIN is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. The VIN number
is also found on the Certification
label. (Please note that in the
graphic XXXX is representative of
your vehicle identification number.)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
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
Five-speed automatic (5R55S) V
Six-speed automatic (6R60) X
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A
Accessory delay ..........................65
AdvanceTrac ..............................221
Air cleaner filter .......................319
Air conditioning ..........................43
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................151–152, 160, 162
and child safety seats ............153
description ..............152, 160, 162
disposal ....................................165
driver airbag ............154, 161, 163
indicator light .................160, 165
operation .................154, 161, 163
passenger airbag .....154, 161, 163
side airbag ...............................160
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................235
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................300
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................220
Anti-theft system ......................121
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................21, 26, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................228, 231
fluid, adding ............................317
fluid, checking ........................317
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specification ..................326
Auxiliary power point .................62
Axle
lubricant specifications ..323, 326
refill capacities ........................321
B
Battery .......................................298acid, treating emergencies .....298
jumping a disabled battery ....266
maintenance-free ....................298
replacement, specifications ...319
servicing ..................................298
BeltMinder .................................146
Brakes ........................................219
anti-lock ...................................220
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................220
fluid, checking and adding ....317
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
fluid, specifications .........323, 326
lubricant specifications ..323, 326
parking ....................................220
shift interlock ..........................227
C
Calculating load ........................209
Capacities for refilling fluids ....321
Cargo cover ...............................105
Cargo management system ......105
Cassette tape player .............21, 26
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................256
Child safety restraints ..............166
child safety belts ....................166
Child safety seats ......................170
attaching with tether straps ..174
in front seat ............................171
in rear seat ..............................171
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............283
instrument panel ....................285
interior .....................................286
interior trim ............................285
plastic parts ............................284
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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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Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................137
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................67
Power adjustable foot pedals .....67
Power deployable running
boards ........................................103
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................253
Power door locks ......................108
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point ...........................62–63
Power steering ..........................225
fluid, checking and adding ....316
fluid, refill capacity ................321
fluid, specifications .........323, 326
Power Windows ...........................64
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................226
R
Radio ................................21, 26, 31
Rear window defroster ...............47
Relays ........................................248
Remote entry system .......110–111
illuminated entry ....................115
locking/unlocking
doors ................................111–112
panic alarm .............................112
replacing the batteries ...........113
Reverse sensing system ...........234
Roadside assistance ..................245
Roof rack ...................................107
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........151Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................136, 139–144
Safety Canopy ...........160, 162–163
Safety defects, reporting ..........280
Safety restraints ........136, 139–144
belt minder .............................146
extension assembly ................145
for adults .........................140–143
for children .....................165–166
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................137
safety belt maintenance .........151
warning light and
chime ...............................145–146
Safety seats for children ..........170
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................328
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............136
Seats ..........................................124
child safety seats ....................170
front seats ...............................125
heated ......................................129
memory seat ...................112, 128
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................121
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................32
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................27
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................319, 326
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................323, 326
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