Ford 2004 Freestar v.3- 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-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connectedto the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada donot access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,other government authorit...

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...

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will alsosound to remind you to fasten yoursafety belt. Check transaxle: Illuminates when a transaxle problem has beendetected and shifting may berestricted. If the light remains on,have the system servicedimmediately. Charging system: Ill...

Traction Control 娂 or AdvanceTrac 娂 active (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control 娂 is active, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Traction Control 娂 or AdvanceTrac 娂 off light (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Co...

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stopthe vehicle as soon as saf...

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...

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 MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Use / to manually increase/decre...

19. CD eject: Press to eject a CD. 20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. 21. Seek: Press to access the previous strong station or track. 22. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Pressagain to stop. When this radio is used in cargo vans where no rear speakers are install...

(DVD or CD) that is playing in the Family Entertainment System.Wireless headphones will not play audio from any other sources (AM, FM, tape, or Radio CD). The front and rear seat passengers cannot listen to two different radiostations at the same time. RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are est...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • For vehicles equipped...

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: Distributes recircu...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with theairflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats ...

5. R Rear defrost: Press to activate/deactivate rear window defrost. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. 6. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool downthe interior of the...

AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed: Turn to select the desired fan speed. 2. Temperature/mode selection: The distribution of air from theoverhead and floor registers is basedon the temperature selected. Turnto select for comfort. To use the rear climate controls,ensure that REAR is...

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...

2. Deselect the auto lamps. 3. Put the ignition in RUN. 4. Put the ignition in OFF. 5. Select the autolamps. • Note: Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a 10 second period. • At this point, the headlamps and park lamps will turn on. 6. Deselect the auto lamps after the desired auto lamp delay...

Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps,except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after theignition control has been turned off. The battery saver will extend theti...

Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation. • Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate thedomelamp. • In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left. The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is in the O...

4. On the wall or screen you willobserve a light pattern with highintensity flat segments at the topedge of the pattern. If the flat edgesare not at the horizontal referenceline, the beam will need to beadjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp, then use a No. 2Phillips screwdriver t...

Dome lamps (if equipped) The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver andpassenger seats. The dome lamp will stay on if thepanel dimmer control is moved tothe passenger side position. Whenthe control is in the middle position,the lamp will only come on when adoor is opened. If the cont...

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 lamp. The visor willslide back and forth on the rod forincreased sunlight coverage. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Conv...

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 orACCESSORY position. If the outside temperature...

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 tothe Disabling power operation of the PSD section in this chapter for more information. Note: Before unlatching the left si...

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 and radio may be used for...

Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirrorsince this may impair proper mirror performance. Will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. Power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select to adjust the left mirror or to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the ...

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 accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P (Park) position. Press a...

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 the SET + control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indicator ligh...

• Depress the brake pedal. This willnot erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) RADIO CONTROL FEATURES • Press MEDIA ...

CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. Theseinclude: • Utility compartment CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compr...

3. Use a screwdriver to screw locator post into vehicle carpeting. Exertpressure while turning to pierce the carpeting. When installed properly, the locator will not screw down tightly, but willrotate freely. Use only Ford original Equipment floor mats. Do not stack multiple floormats over the Ford ...

8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds andrelease the HomeLink 威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or otherrolling code equipped device), repeat this sequence a third time tocomplete the programming. ...

may also be used at any time. In the event that there are stillprogramming difficulties, contact HomeLink 威 at www.homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons un...

Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menuand SETUP menu. Info menu This control displays the followingoptions: • Odometer • Distance to Empty • Trip Odometer • Average Fuel Economy • Trip Elapsed Drive Time • Display On/Off (top two lines) Odom...

• Warning returns upon another event. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist withinthe vehicle. Driver’s door ajar Warning cannot be reset Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Transmission overheated Warning returns after 10 minutes Check traction c...

CHECK FUEL CAP. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. CHECK TIRES. Displayed when low tire pressure is detected in one or more tires. Refer to Checking t...

• Charging system • Door sensor • Liftgate sensor • Exterior lamps • Traction control • Washer fluid • Brake Fluid Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on aregular basis. LIFTGATE Unlock the liftgate (but not releaseit) with the power door lock systemand remote entry key f...

• liftgate trim-mounted switch (closing) Opening and Closing the PLG: The PLG controls will operate without having the key in the ignition. Thetransaxle must be in PARK to power operate the PLG, when the key is inthe ignition and turned to the RUN position. When the liftgate is beingpower closed, a ...

To operate the PLG manually: 1. Disable the liftgate power function by placing the Power Door LockoutControl in the OFF position. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40° F (-40° C), or on an extreme inclines, manual operation o...

CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo pouch net secureslightweight objects in the cargoarea. Attach the net to the anchorsprovided. Do not put more than 22kg (50 lbs.) in the net. The cargo net is notdesigned to restrain objects during a collision or heavybraking. Utility hooks The u...

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...

remote entry keypad (if equipped), or using the lock button on theremote entry transmitter (if equipped). Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, thesliding doors cannot be openedwith the inside handle. • The sliding doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The child...

• 3–button remote • 5–button remote • 6–button remote The remote entry system allows you to: • lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate without a key. • unlock/open a righthand power sliding door and/or lefthand powersliding door (if equipped). • activate the personal alarm. • arm and disarm th...

Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate and the anti-theft system (if equipped) will disarm. 2. Press and release again within three seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate. Opening/closing power sliding doors (if equipped) ...

Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped) Press the control twice within three seconds to power open the powerliftgate. The interior lamps will illuminate. Make sure all persons areclear of the power liftgate area before using the powerliftgate controls to open or closethe liftgate. Press the contr...

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammedbecause you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entrytransmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for rep...

The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) 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 ...

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 the 4 (ON) position, then press the ...

Disassociating the memory feature from the remote transmitter To deactivate this feature: 1. Press the SET control on the driver’s door panel. 2. Within 5 five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitterwhich you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control onthe driver’s door pa...

3. Turn the ignition key from the 4 (ON) position to the 3 (OFF)position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 4 (ON) position. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn willchirp once if autolock was deact...

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...

Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. 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 ...

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 Freestar (win) Owners Gui...

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 ...

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. 4. Position seatback in full downposition. 5. From behind seat pull straightback on t...

3. Lower back of seat onto the reartubs until both release controls latchinto place. Be sure that the seat islocked in place both front and back. Do not place the seat front hooks on the front most pin of the front tub.Doing so will not allow the seat to fully install in vehicle. Ensure seat is latc...

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.Store the tongue of the slidinglatchplate in the belt pocket toavoid potential damage to the seat. 5. Push the head restrai...

3. To return the seat, ensure seatlatching area is free of objects.Then, raise the seat off the liftgatescuff plate and push at the top ofthe seat back to rotate the seat backonto the latches. Pull up on thehead restraints to raise them. Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on ...

very close to the air bag. For other occupants, this occurs when theoccupant is not properly restrained by seat belts or child safety seats andthey move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way toreduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants areproperly restra...

Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allowwebbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlledmanner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helpsreduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occup...

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. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (S...

Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehiclemovement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h(5 mp...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recom...

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt andincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Third row comfort guide The safety belt for the 3rd rowcente...

4. Within 10 seconds of the light turning on, buckle then unbuckle thesafety belt. • This will disable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position if it iscurrently enabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning lightwill flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds. • This will enable the Be...

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. Replacing the front seat belt assemblies after a collision The front outboard safety belt as...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should a...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of t...

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technicianimmediately. Unless serviced...

force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures,facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants whoare not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the timeof air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants beproperly ...

that the person isn’t sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn thevehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the full uprightposition, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, withthe person’s legs comfortably extended. Restart the vehicle and have theperso...

The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces werenot of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side air bags are designedto inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal ornear-f...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy 娂 system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy 娂 . See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should alwayswear their safety bel...

If the Safety Canopy 娂 system has deployed, the Safety Canopy 娂 will not function again unless replaced.The Safety Canopy 娂 system (including the A, B, C, and Dpillar trim) must be inspectedand serviced by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance withthe vehicle service manual. If the Safety Canopy 娂 is ...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by...

will provide some protection, these children are still too small forlap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of seriousinjury. To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children whohave outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends useof a belt-pos...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Never use pillows, books, or tow...

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 make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward. There should ...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without lockin...

• Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (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 you...

1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theengine starts. The key will return to4 (ON). 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 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and tr...

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...

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 enhancement feature will restore full engine power and willenhance momentum through the obstacle. Some drivers may notice a slight movement of the br...

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in R(Reverse) and when using the RSS. 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 RSS is automatically enabledwhen the gear selector is placed inR (Reverse) and the ignition is ON.The park aid disable switch allowsthe driver to disable the RSS onlywhen the ignition is ON, and thegear selector is in R (Reverse). TheOFF indicator remains illuminatedwhen the system is disabled. ...

your vehicle’s weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’sSafety Certification Label and Tire Label: Base Curb Weight – is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, oroptional equipment. Vehicle Curb W...

Vehicle towing capability/Trailer hitch requirement Trailer Model/ Engine GCWR - lbs (kg) Hitch type required Trailer Weight range - lbs (kg) Tongue load Van, 3.9L 7000 (3175) Class I Non- Equalizing Weight Carrying 0-2000 (0–907) 10–15% of TW (200 lbs. [91 kg] maximum) Wagon, 3.9L Wagon, 4.2L 7200 ...

Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a loadcarrying hitch that does not exceed your vehicle’s capability. See the Tongue Load section in the trailer towing chart earlier in this section for range details on a specific trailer load. Safety chains Always connect the trail...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will ...

RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to towyour vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind arecreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is notdamaged due to insufficient lubrication. All Front W...

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 13 5A Compass/Driver heated seat/Passengerheated seats/Reverse sensingsystem/Power Liftgate Module/Powersliding door Run feeds 14 5A Underhood fuse box Run feed, Frontblower Run feed 15 10A Brake On-Off (BOO) switch B+ ...

Fuse/Relay location Fuse amp rating Description 8 40A* Left-hand cooling fan motor (Vehicles withtrailer tow package) 10A** Low-speed cooling fan circuit breaker(Vehicles without trailer tow package) * Maxi fuse **Circuit breaker CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not br...

When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • use more than one temporary spare tire at a time • exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) or drive further than 2,000 miles (3,200 km)total under any circumstances • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • tow a...

• 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. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nuttorque specification. 14. If equipped with a bolted-onwheel cover, install the centerornament and tighten the fiveplastic nuts until they clic...

4. Check that the flat tire is properly secured. Stowing the spare tire Note: If no tire is to be stowed under the vehicle, attach the secondary (locking) wheel retainer to the primary retainer using cable tie provided. Make sure to pass the tie throughone of the “loops” on the secondary(locking) re...

The effort to turn the jack handle increases significantly and the sparetire carrier ratchets or slips when the tire is raised to the maximumtightness. Tighten to the best of your ability, to the point where theratchet/slip occurs, if possible. The spare tire carrier will not allow you toovertighten...

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes andclothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. A...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 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 ...

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. 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 ...

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 some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford is alsoallowed a final repair attempt in some states. In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action un...

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 ...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the styl...

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 ...

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...

• DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fillposition. 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 itst...

amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicatesempty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fueltank after the fuel gauge indicates empty. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When re...

economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping recordsduring summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fueleconomy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy. Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and ...

• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checksfound in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transaxle does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not workingproperly, i.e., if the transaxle sl...

The transmission fluid should be inthis range if at normal operatingtemperature (66°C-77°C[150°F-170°F]). High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transaxle failure. Anoverfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/or possible damage. Hig...

which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required bylaw. The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire thatis properly inflated an...

• The system will not detect a pressure loss without driving the vehiclefor at least 0.5 mile (0.8 km) at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). Reset without message center: To reset turn the ignition to the ONposition, depress and Trip/odometerbutton (located in the instrumentcluster) until “TIRE R...

Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. 7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. ...

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...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wh...

When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to prevent your vehiclefrom skidding and hydroplaning.Built-in treadwear indicators, or“wear bars”, which look like narrowstrips of smooth rubber across thetread will appear on the tire whenthe tread is worn down to 1/16th...

Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the same size, type,tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because itcan affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could resultin an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury a...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss ofvehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components. Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The...

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...

3 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specificationWSS-M2C153–H and the API Certification mark. LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 Mot...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Door latch, hoodlatch, auxiliaryhood latch, doorand liftgatehinges, strikerplates, seattracks, slidingdoor both sides(upper andlower track) andfuel filler doorhinge. Multi-PurposeGrease XG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-BorESR-M1C159-A Lock cylinders Penetra...

1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can beused. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V. Refer ...

1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicleweight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnum...

Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transmission M Manual 5–speed (AKK)) C Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio) W Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF) G Manual 6–speed ZF Automatic transmission Y Automatic 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) U Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) T Automatic...

Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Rear wheel drive automatic transmission U 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) A 5–speed overdrive (5R55N) 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 286

GENUINE 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 co...

A Accessory delay ..........................66AdvanceTrac ..............................176Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................145–146, 151, 153 and child safety seats ............147description ..............146, 151, 153disposal ....................................156driver air ba...

F Floor mats ...................................72 Fluid capacities .........................278 Fuel ............................................248 calculating fuel economy .......252cap ...........................................250capacity ...................................278choosing the right...