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2006 Ford F-150 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer -> Bench -> Caliper -> E-Series, F-150 & Mark LT -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion, Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, Freestar, F-Super Duty, Monterey, Motorhome & Ranger -> Expedition & Navigator -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Gravity Bleed -> In Vehicle -> Manual -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 STX 4.2 V6 GAS

Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer

Master Cylinder
  • Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge other end in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Open master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into container.
  • When fluid stops flowing, close bleeder screw.
  • Repeat procedure until there are no air bubbles in fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at anti-lock brake hydraulic control ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 GAS

Refer to...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard four flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque flange bolts to 30 ft. lbs.
    • Torque U-joint retainer bolts to 16 ft. lbs.

Rear

One Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • To maint...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 XL 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner inlet and outlet tubes.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise, then position drive belt aside.
  • Release alternator harness locator from alternator bracket.
  • Remove alternator harness bracket mounting bolts, then bracket.
  • Loosen alternat...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1997-2007 Expedition, F-150, Navigator, 2002 Blackwood & 2006-07 Mark LT
Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4 V8 GAS

On these models, the cabin air filter is an option.

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • From under passenger side of the instrument panel behind the glove compartment, remove the cabin air filter cover to the bottom of the heater plenu...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4 V8 FLEX

Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4 V8 FLEX

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater inlet tube.
  • Remove hose from heater inlet tube.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ins...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 STX 4.2 V6 GAS

  • Use drive belt tensioner pulley bolt to rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove drive...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Steering Column Diagram for 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 V8 GASSteering Column Diagram for 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Air Bag
  • Horn Switch
  • Speed Control Switch
  • Overdrive Cancel Switch
  • Multifunction Switch
  • Full Body Components Diagram for 2006 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4 V8 GASFull Body Components Diagram for 2006 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Park Lamp
  • License Plate Lamp
  • Fuel Sender
  • Turn Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram2006 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Transfer Case Assembly
  • 4X4 High/Low Indicator Switch
  • Shift Motor
  • Integrated Wheel Ends Solenoid
  • 2006 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Main Light Switch
  • Multifunction Switch
  • Body Security Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: DRIVERS SIDE COWL PANEL POPPED-UP - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: VIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS - STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE - TIRE WHEEL RUNOUT AND BALANCE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Vibration
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2006 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2006 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2006 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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