MERCON威 and MERCON威 V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON威 and MERCON威 V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON威 and MERCON威 V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON威 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
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.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Regular Cab
Vehicle
dimensions
Styleside 6.5’
box - inches
(mm)
Flareside 6.5’
box - inches
(mm)
Styleside 8.0’
box - inches
(mm)
(1) Overall
length
211.2 (5364) 211.2 (5364) 229.8 (5837)
(2) Overall
width
78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005) 78.9 (2005)
(3) Overall
height – 4x2/4x4
73.7 (1872) /
75.6 (1921)
73.8 (1875) /
75.6 (1921)
73.8 (1875) /
75.6 (1921)
(4) Wheelbase
– 4x2/4x4
126.0 (3198) /
126.0 (3198)
126.0 (3198) /
126.0 (3198)
144.5 (3671) /
144.5 (3671)
(5) Track -
Front
67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701)
(5) Track -
Rear
67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701) 67.0 (1701)
2006 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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