oil FORD EXPEDITION 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

Engine oil and filter recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.
Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine’s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an
equivalent 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A.SAE
5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability
performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed inscheduled maintenance information.
Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for
added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up
engine noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or
another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application.
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testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 014–R1060). The level of coolant
should be maintained at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD
FILL RANGE” in the coolant reservoir. If the level falls below, add
coolant per the instructions in theAdding engine coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and water
concentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly.A
50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following:
•Freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
•Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
•Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
•Enables calibrated gauges to work properly.
When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the
“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir
(depending upon application).
•Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor service interval
schedules.
•Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is
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Keep a record for at least one month and record the type of driving (city
or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle’s fuel
economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
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3. Install a new air filter element
into the tray assembly.
4. Return air filter tray to original
position by pressing firmly on the
handle until all rearward movement
stops and secure the two clamps.
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor
maintenance intervals. If the original universal joints are replaced with
universal joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be
necessary.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 5.4L 3V V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1754
Battery BXT-65-650
Fuel filter FG-986B
Oil filter FL-820-S
PCV valve
1
Spark plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled maintenance informationand is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
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2For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
6
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)All 7.0 quarts
(6.6 L)
Fuel tank N/A All 28.0 gallons
(106L)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCON
V
AT F4R70/75 E 13.9 quarts
(13.1L)2
Transfer case
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT F4x4 vehicles 2.0 quarts
(1.9L)
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Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
MERCON
and MERCON
V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON
and MERCON
V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON
may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
4Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and
is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked
or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle has
been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time
the axle has been submerged in water.
5Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 (or equivalent)
for complete refill of Limited Slip axles. For complete refills, fill using the
Additive Friction Modifier first.
6Use 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.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
Hinges, latches,
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
springMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders,
swing-away
spare tire carrier
padlockMotorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Driveshaft, slip
spline, double
Cardan joint
center ballPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
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
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–
LSP12 (Canada)WSS-M2C930-A
and API
Certification
Mark
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Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
MERCON
and MERCON
V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON
and MERCON
V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON
may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for
complete refill of Ford Limited Slip rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 330
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap
10.040–0.050 inch (1.02–1.27mm)
Compression ratio 9.85:1
1Spark plug gap not adjustable
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waxing .....................................301
wheels ......................................302
wiper blades ............................303
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............87
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................26
Compass, electronic ..................123
calibration ...............................124
set zone adjustment .......124, 126
Console ......................................110
overhead ..........................107–108
Controls
power seat ...............................154
steering column ......................118
Coolant
checking and adding ..............318
refill capacities ................322, 340
specifications ..................343, 345
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................114
Customer Assistance ................265
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................298
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............299
Getting roadside assistance ...265
Getting the service
you need .................................292
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................300
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................295
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............298
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................94Defrost
rear window ..............................92
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................336
engine oil .................................313
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........343
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................339
Driving under special
conditions ..................251, 258, 262
sand .........................................260
snow and ice ...........................263
through water .................261, 264
E
Electronic message center .......125
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................285
Emission control system ..........332
Engine ................................345–346
cleaning ...................................302
coolant .....................................318
fail-safe cooling .......................323
idle speed control ...................316
lubrication
specifications ..................343, 345
refill capacities ........................340
service points ..........................310
starting after a collision .........266
Engine block heater .................238
Engine oil ..................................313
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................313
checking and adding ..............313
dipstick ....................................313
filter, specifications ........315, 339
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lighting up panel and
interior .......................................95
J
Jack ............................................277
positioning ...............................277
storage .....................................277
Jump-starting your vehicle ......285
K
Keyless entry system
programming entry code .......146
Keys ...................................147–149
positions of the ignition .........235
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................93
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................98
daytime running light ...............94
fog lamps ...................................94
headlamps .................................93
headlamps, flash to pass ..........94
instrument panel, dimming .....95
interior lamps ...............96–97, 99
replacing bulbs ... 98–99, 101–103
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................96
Liftgate ..............................136, 140
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........240
Limited-slip axle .......................246
Load limits .................................221
Loading instructions .................228Locks
childproof ................................139
doors ........................................138
Lubricant specifications ...343, 345
Lug nuts ....................................284
Lumbar support, seats .............153
M
Message center .........................125
english/metric button .............130
system check button ..............131
warning messages ...................131
Mirrors ...............................106, 112
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .......................112
fold away .................................113
heated ......................................113
programmable memory ..141, 155
signal .......................................114
Motorcraft parts ........306, 324, 339
N
Navigation system .......................47
quick start .................................52
radio functions ..........................53
setting the clock .......................80
O
Octane rating ............................328
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................313
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................141
Parking brake ............................240
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....339
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