Ford 2004 Freestar v.1- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answersto such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warningtriangle symbol. These comm...

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage,Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power StrokeDiesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for EmissionsDefect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a deta...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properlyinstalled. Continued driving withthis light on may cause the Checkengine warning light to come on,refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglig...

Check transaxle: Illuminates when a transaxle problem has beendetected and shifting may berestricted. If the light remains on,have the system servicedimmediately. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls belo...

Traction Control 娂 or AdvanceTrac 娂 off light (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control 娂 has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). Refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Low tire warning: Illuminates when the low tire warning system isenabled. If t...

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Displays which door or the liftgate isopen. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or thehazard lights are turned on. If theindicators stay on or f...

Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle isdriven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile). GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. ...

AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. / Tuner: Press to manually go up or down the radiofrequency. Also use in menu modeto select various settings. 2. Audio: Press to access select various settings. Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK . Bass: Press to adjust the bass settin...

Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use / / SEEK . Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU to access and use / / SEEK to adjust. Setting the clock: Press ME...

If there is a discrepancy between the rear seat controls and the frontaudio controls (such as both trying to listen to the same playing media),the front audio system will receive the desired selection. To activate Dual Play mode (rear seat passengers listen to a differentplaying media than the front...

Don’t: • Use cassettes that are longer than 90 minutes. • Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not beingplayed. CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect d...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. MAX A/C: Uses recirculated a...

5. A/C: Press to engage/disengage. Uses outside or recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Engages automatically in MAX A/C, Defrost andFloor/Defrost. The A/C indicator light will illuminate in MAX A/C modeand may or may not illuminate in Defrost, Floor/Defrost modesdepending on the previous selection...

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Defrost : Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. Can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. The systemwill automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. 2. Rear temperature control: Press to inc...

OPERATING TIPS Automatic fan and air distribution are set primarily by the drivertemperature settings. When the driver and passenger temperaturesettings are very different, you may need to use the manual fan speedsetting to achieve passenger comfort. • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Note: Some vehicles may be equipped with a headlamps on with wipers feature. In order for this feature to work: • the igniton must be in run and the fr...

Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provideadequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in a coll...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlightand parklamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel from leftto right to brighten theinstrument panel. • Rotate the thumbwheel from rightto left to dim the instrumentpanel. Your vehicle also contains a feature calle...

Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)from a vertical wall or screen directly in front of it. • (1) Eight feet • (2) Center height of lamp toground • (3) Twenty five feet • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from the center ...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. The cornering lamps feature (if equipped) automatically illuminates theleft or right cornering lamps, located at the front corners of the vehicle,when the left or right turn signal, is activa...

Function Trade Number Dome lamp (third row) 10W sofitte Map lamp (overhead console) 906 Stepwell lamp T-562 Front seat footwell 194 Front door mounted courtesy lamp 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer. Replacing he...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Windshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick pus...

Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper arm. Push the lockpin manually to release the bladeand pull the wiper blade downtoward the windshield to remove itfrom the arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to thewiper arm and press it into pla...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Conversation mirror The conversation mirror allows thedriver to view the rear sea...

Outside air temperature The temperature can be displayed ineither Centigrade or Fahrenheit.This is controlled via the MessageCenter. Please refer to the Message Center in this chapter to change from English to metric. The ignitionkey must be in the ON or ACCposition. If the outside temperature falls...

SLIDING DOOR OPERATION Manual door operation If equipped with a Power Sliding Door (PSD), turn the Power DoorLockout control on the overhead console to the OFF position. Refer to Disabling Power Operation of the PSD in this chapter for more information. Note: Before unlatching the left side door, ve...

Vehicle operation with the door in the open position is not recommended. Abrupt vehicle acceleration or deceleration could cause the door to move suddenly and could result in injury or damage to thedoor. If the vehicle is parked on a downhill grade, the door could slamshut and could result in injury...

To open the sliding door when thechild safety lock is on: • Unlock the sliding door and openthe door from the outside. • Press the right or left handcontrol on the overhead consoleor the remote to open the door. • The second row passenger switch will still be functional to open thedoor. To prevent t...

CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED) Press the right + control to movethe time display forward. Press the left - control to move thetime display backwards. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hangany type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.Improper use of th...

• Located next to the second rowseat. • Located on the right trim panel inthe rear cargo area. POWER WINDOWS When closing the powerwindows, you should verify they are free of obstructions andensure that children and/or petsare not in the proximity of thewindow openings. Press and hold the bottom par...

One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onthe bottom part of the rocker switchand release quickly. Press the toppart of the rocker switch to stop. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten...

Press the control to turn the mirrorOFF or AUTO. The mirror will automatically returnto the normal state whenever thevehicle is placed in R(Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view whenbacking up. Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select to adjust the left mirro...

When the sliding door is open, the indicator in the appropriate mirrorwill flash indicating people may be entering/exiting the vehicle. Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The a...

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads thatare winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press th...

• Depress the brake pedal until thedesired vehicle speed is reached,press the SET + control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This willnot erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When ...

In CD mode: • Press SEEK to listen to the next track on the disc. In any mode: • Press VOL up or down to adjustthe volume. • Press MUTE to mute the volume. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment CELL PHONE USE...

U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door openermodel manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannotdetect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meetcurrent U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contactHomeLink 威 at: www.homelin...

4. The red light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both buttonswhen the red light flashes rapidly. (The rapid flashing light indicatesacceptance of the hand-held transmitters’ radio frequency signals.) 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink 威 button and observe the red light. If the l...

• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink 威 button (note step 3 in the “Programming” section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink 威 . The red indicator light will flash slowly and then rapid...

2. The red indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Withoutreleasing the HomeLink 威 button, follow step 2 in the “Programming” section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink 威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,...

3. Press and hold the RESETcontrol for 2 seconds to set thelanguage choice. Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from theSETUP menu for the current unitsto be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control tochange from English to Metric. System check Selecting this function from theSETUP menu caus...

System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4seconds. The message center will display the last...

Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition keyis turned from OFF to ON Check left park lamp Check right park lamp Check left headlamp Check fuel cap Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp Washer fluid low Check right turn lamp Change oil soon Check brake lamps Check tires Warning returns up...

CHANGE OIL SOON. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGEOIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, theOIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. An oil change is required whenever indicated by ...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCK...

The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using themanual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, bysimultaneously pressing button 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls on the remote entry keypad (if equipped), or using the lock button on theremote entry transmitte...

How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning this procedure. To reprogram the remote entrytransmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in the ignition. 3. Turn the key from t...

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position, or • the keyless entry system or the remote entry transmitter lock controlis pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The panel dimmer control must not be set to the OFF/LOC...

Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced byyour authorized dealer. You may also perform the following power door lock sequence toenable/disable the perimeter lamps feature: 1. Turn the ignition to RUN, then press the power door unloc...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to: • lock or unlock the doors withoutusing a key. • activate or deactivate theautolock feature. The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; thiscode is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box,...

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock 娂 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the ON position. If thisoccurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. Key information Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys (or three keys, if...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints (if e...

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile...

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is located on theinboard side of the seat under thearmrest. Rotate the control to change thefirmness of the lumbar support. Kangaroo pouch and map pocket (if equipped) The front of the cushion contains a pocket which can be used to hol...

REAR SEATS Head restraints Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possiblebehind your head. The head restraints can be movedup and down by pulling up on thehead restraint. Push button to lower head restraint. Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped) Deploy by pressing th...

The cupholder is designed to detach from the seat when subjected toheavy load. The cupholder can be reinstalled by returning to the closedposition. Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped) Lift control to adjust seat forward or backward. • 2nd row bucket seat (ifequipped) 2004 Windstar (win) Owners Gui...

Lift the handle located on the rearlower corner of the seat. The seat back will fold flat. Continuing to lift the handle willtumble the seat forward, allowingeasier access to the third row seat. 2004 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 109

Second row bench seat tip slide feature 1. Push the side easy-entry controlhandle forward and allow the seatback to flip forward. 2. Push the seat forward to allowaccess to the third row. After entering the 3rd row, pull backthe seatback until it latches. Thiswill latch and lock the seatback andthe ...

After exiting the third row, pushrearward on the cushion of the seatto return the seat to its originalposition. Push the seatback rearward until itlatches. This will latch and lock theseatback and the seat track. Note: Do not attempt to return the seat by pushing on the seatback, as this will cause ...

2. Find the clips attached near theends of the lap/shoulder belts. 3. Clip the end of the belt to thestationary portion of the shoulderbelt coming out of the trim panel. The end of the shoulder belt must be clipped in order to keep it fromstriking anything during vehicleoperation. 2004 Windstar (win...

Stowing the third row seat 1. If the comfort guide is on thecenter lap/shoulder belt, slip theguide off the belt and stow theguide in the pocket on the back ofthe seat. 2. If you plan to carry very largeobjects or items that might damagethe center lap/shoulder belt, detachthe belt from the seat. Use...

3. Store the tongue of the slidinglatchplate in the belt pocket. 4. Store the belt in the housingfound on the ceiling by inserting thesmaller tongue in the slot provided. Note: The seat can be stowed with the safety belt connected if desired. 5. Push the head restraint release buttons and move the h...

6. From the rear of the vehicle, fold seat back by pulling and releasing the number 1 strap. Important: If you don’t let go of the number 1 strap before the seatback folds completely, the seat maynot stow flat in the tub. Refer to thelabel attached to the rear of thevehicle seat. 2004 Windstar (win)...

2. To access the tailgate function,the seat must be in the seatingposition. If the seat is not in theseating position, follow all the stepsof the ‘Unstowing Seat Section’.Once the seat is in the seatingposition, release the cushion latchesby pulling the number 2 strap.Then, pull the seat rearward by...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions and crash s...

Driver and passenger dual-stage air bag supplemental restraints The dual-stage air bags offer the capability to tailor the level of air baginflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for morecommon, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used forthe most severe imp...

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The passenger occupant classification sensor can automatically turn offthe passenger front air bag and side air bag (if equipped). The system isdesigned to help protect small (child...

The Restraints control module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuitsand the circuits for the air bag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s),safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seatposition sensor, and passenger occupant classification sensor. In addition,the RCM a...

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a seat belt. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the...

All restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. While you are fastened in the seat belt, the combination lap/shoulder beltadjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or ifyour vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the safetybelt will become ...

Third row comfort guide The safety belt for the 3rd rowcenter occupant may be stowed inthe ceiling if it has been detachedfrom the seat to carry large cargo.Remove the safety belt from thestowage area on the ceiling andbuckle the small tongue on the endof the safety belt to the mini-buckleon the lef...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:(All statistics based on U.S. data) Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety ...

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1minute) • Step 3 must be completed withi...

Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety beltassemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckleass...

Children and air bags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Air bags can...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainslongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the sensors to close anelectrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collisiondoe...

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. The SRS...

the indicator lamp remains lit even after this, then the occupant shouldbe advised to ride in the back seat. After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seatbelts, it’svery important that they continue to sit upright, with their back againstthe seatback, with their feet comfortably exte...

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should alwayswear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS and Safety Canopy 娂 system is provided. To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in thedeployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy 娂 . How does the Safety Canopy 姟 sy...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. Any difficulty with the sy...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant orchild restraint you might use. Children and safety belts If the child is the pro...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the s...

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat...

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbelts Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. Children 12 and ...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACC, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks the steeringwheel, gearshift lever and allows keyremoval. When the key is in position between OFF/LOCK an...

• Turn the key to 3 (RUN) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If alight fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine Note: Whenever yo...

1. Turn the key to 4 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key will return to3 (RUN). 2. When the engine starts, releasethe key. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try a...

BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-outand should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,th...

If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand,switching off the AdvanceTrac 娂 system may be beneficial so the wheels are allowed to spin. If your vehicle seems to lose engine power whiledriving in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac 娂 stability enhancemen...

This system is not designed to prevent contact with small ormoving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damagingthe vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularlythose close to the ground. Certain a...

Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located on the driver’sdoor or door pillar. The GVWmust never exceed the GVWR. Exceedin...

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with onlymandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheeltrailer), and driver ...

Vehicle towing capability/Trailer hitch requirement Trailer Wagon, 3.9L with trailer tow option 3856 (8500) Class II Non-Equalizing Weight Carrying 0 - 1588 (0 - 3500) 10–15% of TW (159 kg [350 lbs.] maximum) Wagon, 4.2L with trailer tow option 3946 (8700) Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on t...

Trailer brakes Be sure your trailer conforms to all applicable local and FederalRegulations regarding trailer braking. If your trailer is equipped withelectronically controlled brakes you will need to have an electronic brakecontroller with associated wiring installed to your vehicle by a qualifiedt...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you ...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custo...

This switch is located behind theservice panel on the right side ofthe cargo area. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5. Wait a few seconds and retu...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 12 5A Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI) Runfeed, Climate control system Runfeed 13 5A Compass/Driver heatedseat/Passenger heatedseats/Reverse sensingsystem/Power LiftgateModule/Power sliding door Runfeeds 14 5A Underhood fuse...

Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. Always replace the cover to the power distribution box beforereconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specificatio...

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. • If your low tire warning light is on, refer to Low tire warning in the Maintenance a...

• use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reducedground clearance • try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment o...

• Secondary lock in locked position Note: Do not stow the full size tire or any flat tire under the vehicle. Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxlealone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park)....

13. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. 14. If equipped with a bolted-onwheel cover, install the centerornament and tighten the fiveplastic nuts until they click (do notuse power tools on these nuts).Install the outer wheel cover. 15. If removed, install centerornament o...

5. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tirepressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance guide), or at anytime that the spare tire is disturbed through service of othercomponents. 6. If removed, install the spare tire lock (if equipped) into the bumperdrive tube wi...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmissionmay have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal andwill not affect function or durability of the transmission. Ov...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed by wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt....

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuingreplacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. Thisdispute handling procedure ...

Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartialdecision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall ...

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fas...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralPh shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

sliding door. If necessary, clean the contacts with Motorcraft Bug andTar Remover (ZC-42) to remove any sealant. Do not use any abrasiveson the contact surfaces. PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driv...

• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all partsthat require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaningthe engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damag...

• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. • Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol orwindshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when theyappear worn or do not function properly. Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to clean t...

Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’ssafety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaningthe seat-mounted side air bag. Such products could contaminate the side air bag system and affect performance of the ...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providethe...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood. 3. Lift the hood and secure it withthe prop rod. Your ve...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.9L/4.2L V6 engines 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Air filter assembly 3. Power distribution box 4. Battery 5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Engine coolant r...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organic c...

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL...

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certifiedengine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler capand use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening. 3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the eng...

It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (oranother brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application. BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is ...

Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and waterconcentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above60%, 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 -36° C...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yetavailable. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. ...

• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequateprotection at the temperatures in which you drive. Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cool...

Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn on/offfeature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn until itstops. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap,...

If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine. • Your “Check Engine” indicator may come on. For more information onthe “Check Engine” indicator, refer to the Instrume...

For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: • Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running. • Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each timethe tank is filled. • Allow no more than 3...

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first12–16 km (8–10 miles)...

driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctionspresent, the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixedcity/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Check Engine/Service Engin...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent than this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation than those of “P” typetires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon li...

Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a reputable repair facility to check for and correct any wheel misalignment,tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Tire wear Measure a...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If you vehicle is stuck in snow, ...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid 1 All Fill to MAX lineon reservoir Engine oil(includes filterchange) 3 Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil (Can...

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. (Please note thatin the graphic XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicleidentification number.) 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehi...

Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certificationlabel which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells youwhich transmission or transaxle each code represents. Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transm...

Code Transmission Description Electric H One speed electric D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E) R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S) Passenger car application: Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front whe...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

A Accessory delay ..........................64AdvanceTrac ..............................168Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ........................138, 144, 146 and child safety seats ............140description ..............138, 144, 146disposal ....................................149driver ai...

F Floor mats ...................................71 Fluid capacities .........................264 Fuel ............................................238 calculating fuel economy .......242cap ...........................................240capacity ...................................264choosing the right...

W Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................228 Water, Driving through .............176 Windows power .........................................63 rear wiper/washer .....................52 Windshield washer fluid andwipers ..........................................