Engine data, Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2006 F-150 v.3 User Manual
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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.
ENGINE DATA
Engine
4.2L V6 engine
4.6L V8 engine
5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches
256
281
330
Required fuel
87 octane
87 octane
87 octane or
Ethanol (E 85)
2
Firing order
1-4-2-5-3-6
1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system
EDIS
Coil on plug
Coil on plug
Spark plug gap
0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
0.040–0.050 inch
(1.02–1.28mm)
1
Compression
ratio
9.3:1
9.37:1
9.85:1
1
The 5.4L 3V spark plug gap can’t be adjusted.
2
5.4L 3V FFV engines only.
2006 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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