Ford 2004 Thunderbird 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-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...

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 expensive 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 ...

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warninglight is functional, it willmomentarily illuminate when theignition is turned to the ON positionwhen the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ONp...

GAUGES 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...

AUDIOPHILE SATELLITE READY AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CDRADIO 1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. 2. Rewind: In CD mode, press until desired selection is reached. Fast forward: In CD mode, press until desired selection is reached. TEXT: TEXT is only ...

4. Mute: Press to MUTE playing media; press again to return toplaying media 5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press and hold to eject all loaded discs. 6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass output. Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the treble output...

13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically andslightly with vehicle speed tocompensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting...

CAT: CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kitto enable Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer.Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. For information ...

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. • Insert more than one ...

DUAL ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL(DEATC) SYSTEM 1. A/C control: Press to turn on and manually control the airconditioning. Press again todisengage. Press AUTO for the system to automatically control thetemperature. 2. Recirculation control: Press to engage/disengage. Used to manuallyenab...

16. EXT control: Press to display the outside air temperature. Pressagain to return to interiortemperature. Exterior readings are most accurate when the vehicle ismoving. 17. Temperature conversion: Press to toggle between Fahrenheitand Celsius temperature on theDEATC display only. The set point tem...

• Do not place items over theclimate temperature sensor grid.This may cause improperoperation of the system. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Ensure that recirculation is disengaged. 3. Set the temperature control to full heat. 4. Set the highest fan speed 5. D...

CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a Cabin air filter. The particulate airfiltration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborneparticles such as dust, spores and pollen in the air being supplied to theinterior of the vehicle. The particulate filtration system gives thefol...

MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Note: The instrument panel lamps will only turn on if the autolamp control has determined it is night. Autolamp control The autolamp system provi...

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...

Note: The panel dimmer control is only active when the autolamp has determined that it is night. The dome light will only go on when thedome light switch is in the delay or ON position. HEADLAMP VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)from a v...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. INTERIOR LAMPS Reading and dome lamps The reading lamps are located in theheader trim panel. Press the controlnext to the reading lamp to activateit. The reading lamp assembly alsocontains an...

Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is inOFF position, then open the hood. 2. Pry up the two retainer pins torelease the headlamp assembly fromthe vehicle. 3. Remove the nut from the back ofthe headlamp and pull headlampforward. 4. Disconnect the electr...

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...

POWER TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN The steering column can beadjusted manually by moving thefour-way rocker adjustment controllocated below the turn signal/wipercontrol stalk. Hold the control toadjust. The telescope function is adjustedby moving the control toward thedriver to telescope out and t...

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 part of the rocker switch to open the window.Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to c...

closed. To re-calibrate the window, press the up switch to raise thewindow until it completes its travel and hold the switch down for 2seconds. Another possible effect of lost calibration is that the featuremay not lower the window. To re-calibrate the window in this case, lowerthe window until it c...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or pressCANCEL. This will not erase yourvehicle’s previously set speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed m...

Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as forfuture programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLink 威 equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, theprogrammed Homelink 威 buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in thi...

5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink 威 button and observe the amber light. If the light is a constant amber, programming is completeand your device should activate when the HomeLink 威 button is pressed and released. Note: To program the remaining two HomeLink 威 buttons, begin with step 2 in t...

• 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 amber indicator light will flash slowly and then rap...

2. The amber 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. CONVERTIBLE Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compa...

4. Push the convertible topswitch on the instrument panel andhold until the top is completelystored in the stowage compartment. 5. Push the handle back into the lock position. Installation of the tonneau cover (if equipped) Be sure the cover is tucked into the quarter panel and upper back paneland a...

3. To remove unfasten the snaps. 4. Pull forward and lift off. Raising the convertible top To raise the convertible top: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Put the vehicle in the P (Park)position. The convertible top will operate with the key in the RUN position,RUN/ACC position or in the acce...

5. Press the button on theconvertible top handle and pull thehandle down to open both topclamps before the top meets thewindshield header. 6. Resume pushing the convertible top switch until it has reached thefully closed position flush to the header.7. The two pins under the forward edge of the top ...

Convertible top and padded molding care To avoid damage to the cloth top and moldings, use only an approvedFord cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use abrasive material or cleaners.Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes can affect the cleanability ofcloth material.Using high water pressure or wand ty...

2. Ensure that the removable top levers are rotated rearward to the fullyopen position. Lock the wheels on the storage cart, and with the help ofat least another person remove the top from the cart. Once per year, apply a small amountof silicone lubricant,F5AZ–19553–AA, to the receivers asshown. The...

Removing the top It is recommended that you prepare the storage rack before removingthe top. See Removable top storage rack in this section. 1. Take the mounting key from the bag located in the trunk. 2. Using the mounting key, loosenthe two screws at the front of thetop. The two screws remainundeta...

CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

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 inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on using the dimmer control or • any door is open. The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes afterthe ignition is turned to the OFF position. Locking the doors Turn the key in the door cylinder to lock the dr...

Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartment locked and keep keys and remotetransmitters out of a child’s reach.Unsupervised children could lockthemselves in the trunk and riskinjury. Children should be taughtnot to play in vehicles. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior canrise...

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THEFRONT HOUSING OF THEREMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals on the backsurface of the circu...

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 the...

The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after theignition has been turned to the OFF position. Autolock The autolock feature will lock the vehicle’s doors when: • ...

Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (RUN) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If the THEFT indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your deal...

Programming spare keys A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle. OnlySecurilock 娂 keys can be used. To program a coded key yourself, you will need two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readilyaccessible for ...

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of anunauthorized entry to your vehicle. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the dealership to aid in troubleshooting. Arming the s...

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 Head ...

Using the manual lumbar support The lumbar control is located on thefront of the driver’s seat cushion. Turn to adjust lumbar support. Using the manual recline function Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. The driver and passenger seat must be in the upright position...

Adjusting the passenger’s power seat The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward or backward. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of thecontrol for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate. •...

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 (SRS) is provided. It is extreme...

Automatic locking mode How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. • 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 be...

When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to ret...

• This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enableBeltMinder if it is currently disabled. 7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by the safety beltwarning light flashing four times per second for three seconds. 8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by: • T...

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. AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) pr...

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the s...

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 acollision. The SRS ...

Passenger front and side air bag ON/OFF switch An air bag ON/OFF switchhas been installed in this vehicle. Before driving, always look at the face of the switch tobe sure the switch is in the properposition in accordance with theseinstructions and warnings. Failureto put the switch in a properpositi...

The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an airbag than without. To do their job and reduce the risk of life threateninginjuries, air bags must open with great force, and this force can pose apotentially deadly risk in some situations, particularly when a front seatoccupant is...

• makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crashgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag andallowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard orwindshield in a crash. This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for thedriver and right front ...

3. Medical condition: A passenger has a medical condition that, according to his or her physician: • poses a special risk for the passenger if the air bag deploys and • makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag deploymentgreater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag andexper...

All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety beltseven when an air bag SRS is provided. How does the side air bag system work? The side air bag system consists ofthe following: • An inflatable nylon bag (air bag)with a gas generator concealedbehind the outboard bolster ofthe driver a...

Several air bag systemcomponents get hot after inflation. Do not touch them afterinflation. If the side air bag hasdeployed, the air bag will not function again. The sideair bag system (including theseat) must be inspected andserviced by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance withthe vehicle service ma...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (includingpretensioners) See your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BEdisposed of by qualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for chil...

Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 pounds and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulder beltwill provide some protection, these children are still too small forlap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk of se...

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. • Those with a high back. A backless booster would be abetter choice because the highback boost...

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 towels to boost a child. They canslide around and increase the likelihood of...

4. Insert the belt tongue into theproper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is comingfrom) for that seating position untilyou hear a snap and feel the latchengage. Make sure the tongue islatched securely by pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in theautomatic locking mode, grasp...

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 be nomore than one inch of movement forproper installation. 10. Try ...

1. Position the child safety seat on the passenger seat cushion. 2. Locate the tether anchor at thebottom back of the passenger seat. 3. Route the child safety seat tetherstrap under the head restraint andover the back of the seat. 4. Grasp the tether strap andposition it to the seat frame. 2004 Thu...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. (Thesteering wheel will not lock afterkey removal.) 2. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories except the radio,convertible top control and thepower windows if accessory delay isactive. This position al...

• 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 1. Turn the key to...

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in startingand heater/defroster performance. Use of an engine block heater isstrongly recommended if you live in a region where temperatures reach-23° C (-10° F) or below. For best results, plug th...

Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (Ifyour BRAKE warning lampilluminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake systemserviced immediately.) Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brakepedal; do not pump the brake pedal since thi...

During Traction Control 娂 operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming fromthe engine compartment and the engine will not “rev-up” when you pushfurther on the accelerator. This is normal system behavior and should beno reason for c...

• uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander/pull. Speed sensitive steering The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high spee...

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelampsare working. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the ...

• Selecting 3 (Third) at higher speeds will cause the transmission todownshift to third gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. • To return to D5 or D4, move the transmission shift le...

Automatic shift mode Operates like a normal automatictransmission for P (Park), R(Reverse), N (Neutral), D5 and D4. Refer to Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission in this chapter for P (Park), R (Reverse),N (Neutral), D5 and D4 information. Manual shift mode With the gearshift lever in D5(Ov...

• One tap rearward (-) will command the transmission to downshift one gear range. • Upshifts are allowed at any vehicle speed, with the exception of 4thand 5th gear. The transmission will not do a 4th or 5th gear start.Ensure that the transmission is returned to 1st gear once the vehicleis stopped. ...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the driver’s door or door pillar. The total load on eachaxle must never exceed its GAWR. Exceeding th...

Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limitscould result in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to thevehicle, loss of control and personal injury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded veh...

Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacitiesthan the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than theoriginals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation cou...

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...

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the enginewhen your vehicle has had a substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switchmay have been activated. This switch is located in the driver’sfootwell, b...

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 ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 5A Starter relay coil 2 5A Radio start signal 3 5A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module 4 5A Cluster, Powertrain Control Module(PCM) relay coil, Inertia switch,Transmission park switch 5...

Front power distribution box The front power distribution box islocated in the engine compartment.The power distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systemsfrom overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. To reduce risk o...

Rear power distribution box The rear power distribution box islocated in the luggage compartmentunder the spare tire well cover. Thepower distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systemsfrom overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high ...

When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on theSafety Compliance Label • tow a trailer • use tire chains • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reducedground clearance • try to r...

3. Lift the trunk cargo cover andremove the spare tire, jack and tool bag with lug wrench. 4. Loosen each wheel lug nutone-half turn counterclockwise butdo not remove them until the wheelis raised off the ground. 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Roadside Emergenci...

Wheel lug nut torque specifications Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 800 km (500 miles)after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheelremoval, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* Nm Lb-ft M12 x 1.5 115-156 85-115 * Torque specifications are for nut and bol...

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of your disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electrical system. Keep the battery vent hoseattached at all times. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the trunk of your disabled vehiclemaking sure the t...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the spare tiretie-down stud. (Your vehicle may be equipped with a plastic cap on topof the tire tie-down stud. This cap must be removed prior to attachingthe cable to the stud.) Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)te...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the spare tire tie-down stud. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery. + – + – + – + – 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Gui...

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 with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

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...

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 driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

• 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 damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailab...

• 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. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument pane...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with sideair bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Extra StrengthUpholstery Cleaner (ZC-41). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the are...

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...

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...

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. • If the oil level is below the MINmark, add enough...

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above theMAX mark on the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated. 5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwisetightly until clicks are heard, or unt...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich is located in the luggagecompartment, next to the spare tire. Your battery is designed to purge any battery gases to the outside of thevehicle by means of a vent hose. This vent hose MUST be attached at alltimes. Replace...

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing ofacid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minim...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “cold fill level” or within the “coldfill range” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending uponapplication). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval...

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...

To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come outforcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.2. When ...

Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in this chapter. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –36° C [–3...

When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the enginewill completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort toincrease.Once the engi...

• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms ofdisulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitiveindividuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel issplashed on the skin, prom...

with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician to prevent any engine damage. Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Premium”unleaded gasoline. If the problems pe...

Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel systemif an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMYMeasuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the...

2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in litersor gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometerreading. 5. Follow one of the simple cal...

• Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and mayreduce fuel economy. • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fueleconomy. • Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a...

It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the windowsticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG)expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economymay vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is...

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, aminimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary asdescribed below: • Fir...

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels between the “MIN” and“MAX” lines are within the normaloperating range, there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areoutside of the normal operating range...

Changing the air filter element 1. Loosen the hose clamp on theoutlet tube at the air filter housing. 2. Release the two clamps thatsecure the cover to the air filterhousing and place the cover aside. 3. Remove the air filter elementfrom the air filter housing. 4. Wipe the air filter housing and cov...

5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could causefilter damage and allow unmetered air to enter the engine if not properlyseated. 6. Replace the air filter housingcover and secure the clamps. Besure all of ...

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. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

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...

• 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, mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tirecan ex...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Engine coolant 2 MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) 3.9L-4V V8engine 11.3L (11.9quarts) Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF All Fill to MAX lineon reservoir Rear axle 3 Motorcraft SAE75W-90 FuelEfficient HighPerformanceSynthetic RearA...

5 Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should be checked by a qualified service technician. 6 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. LUBRI...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Lock cylinders MotorcraftPenetrating andLock Lubricant XL-1 none Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Rear AxleLubricant Motorcraft SAE75W-90 FuelEfficient HighPerformanceSynthetic RearAxle Lubricant 2 XY-75W90-QFEHP Automa...

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...

Passenger car application: Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatic transaxle E 4–speed overdrive (4FE) J 3–speed (Mazda) L 4–speed overdrive (AX4S) P 4–speed overdrive (4F20E) X 4–spee...

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 ..........................40 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ....................................86, 94 and child safety seats ..............87description ..........................86, 94disposal ......................................97driver air bag ......................88, ...