maintenance schedule FORD EXPLORER 2006 4.G Owner's Manual

an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONtSP 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.
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 checked by a qualified
technician.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
5Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only have the API Certification mark and meet the requirements
of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L).
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Brake fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latch, seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG±4 or XL±5 ESB-M1C93±B
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Lock cylindersMotorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 n one
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ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Rear axleMotorcraft
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140±QL WSL-M2C192±A
Front axle
(4WD)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Transfer case
(4WD)Motorcraft
MERCONt
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Transfer case
Front Output
Slip Shaft
(4WD)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. MERCONt,
MERCONtV and MERCONtSP are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix
MERCONt, MERCONtV and MERCONtSP. Use of dual usage fluids in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONtSP 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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