Ford 2005 Freestar v.1- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

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 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...

PARENTAL CONTROL Simultaneously press the radiopreset controls 3 and 5 toenable/disable the rear seat audiocontrols as well as the Family Entertainment DVD system (if equipped). DUAL PLAY MODE Press / on the rear seat audio controls or simultaneously press theradio preset controls 2 and 4 toenable/d...

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, theweaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,traffic lights and thunderstor...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may notfunction correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregularshaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, an...

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 ...

will be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature settingwhen more than one rear temperature light ( REAR ) is illuminated. 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: ...

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REARPASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield. 2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system...

19. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press again to turn the auxiliary system off. 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 wit...

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 ignition must be in run and the f...

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 # 2Phillips screwdriver to ...

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. Slide on rod feature (ifequipped) Rotate the visor towards the sidewindow and extend it rearward foradditional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must beretracted befo...

Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped) The overhead console may have an electronic compass and outside airtemperature display. The compass heading and outside air temperatureare displayed together - side by side. The display, as a whole, can beturned on or off by pressing the momentary...

Note: Look for a parking lot away from buildings, light posts, manhole covers, sewer and drainage grates and other metallic objects. Somemagnetic objects may be hidden underground. Look for signs ofunderground utilities, water mains or other industrial structures. Theparking lot should be level and ...

Manual door operation when vehicle is stopped or parked on adownhill grade In some cases it may be necessaryto have someone hold the doorwhile rear seat passengers areentering or exiting the vehicle. Thehold open mechanism will restrainthe door open when the vehicle isparked on moderate downhillgrad...

The sliding door must be unlocked for the PSD to power open from therear trim switches and the inside or outside PSD handles. The fuel fillerdoor must be closed in order to avoid damage to it when the left slidingdoor is opened. The Power Door Lockout Control islocated in the overhead console.With t...

• Manually pull the inside or outside sliding door handle to engage thepower assist feature. Release the handle as soon as the PSD begins topower open. To power close the PSD with the inside or outside release handle: • Manually pull the door about 6 inches in the desired direction oftravel. The pow...

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...

POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not letchildren play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows, you should verify they are freeof obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the ...

Power vent windows The power vent windows areoperated by a single switch locatedon the instrument panel. Press andhold the bottom of the switch toopen or the top of the switch toclose both vent windows. A sound will be heard when openingand closing the vent windows. Thisis a normal noise that inform...

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heatedautomatically to remove ice, mistand fog when the rear windowdefrost is activated. Do not remove ice from themirrors with a scraper orattempt to readjust the mirrorglass if it is frozen in place.These actions could cause damage to the glass...

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 and hold the rocker control toadjust accelerator and brake pedaltoward you or away from you. The adjustment allows fo...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) RADIO CONTROL FEATURES • Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1,FM2, TAPE or CD (if equipped). In Radio mode: • Press SEEK to access thenext/previous strong station. In Tape mode: • Press SEEK to listen to the nextselection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press SEEK to listen...

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 indicator light. If the light is constant, programming is complete and yourdevice 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 the “...

• 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 indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly a...

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

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

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

Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition keyis turned from OFF to ON Check left park lamp Check right park lamp Check left headlamp Check fuel cap Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp Washer fluid low Check right turn lamp Change oil soon Check tires/low tire pressure(if equipped) Tire ...

CHECK TIRES/LOW TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT (if equipped). Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System i...

2. Press and release the RESETcontrol to display “OIL LIFE XX%HOLD RESET NEW”. 3. Press and hold the RESETcontrol for 2 seconds to display “IFNEW OIL HOLD RESET”. 4. Press and hold the RESETcontrol to display “OIL LIFE SETTO 100%”. Your oil life is now reset. To reset the oil monitoring system to yo...

4. Release the RESET controlmomentarily, then press RESET andSETUP controls at the same time toactivate a service mode which willdisplay “OIL LIFE XX% RESET TOALTER”. 5. Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX%. 6. With your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed, press SETUP tocontinu...

Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent exhaustfumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with theliftgate door open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into thevehicle. POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPE...

Note: Continued force applied after unlatching may activate the obstacle detection feature and stop the power system. For the best performanceallow the power system to open the PLG after releasing the handle. To power close the PLG from theliftgate trim switch: 1. Ensure the Power Door LockoutContro...

If any of these conditions occur, the PLG must be reset. To reset thePLG: 1. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate. 2. Power open the liftgate by using the keyfob or overhead consolebutton. 3. Once the liftgate is fully open, close the liftgate using the powerswitch on the liftgate, keyfob or ...

Utility hooks The utility hooks can be used tohang small items. Do not hang morethan 12 kg (20 lbs.) on each of thehooks. The hooks are not designedto restrain objects during a collision. LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED) Maximum load is 125 lbs (57 kg) on the roof rack structure, or 100 lbs(45 kg) on the ...

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...

• For vehicles without powerliftgate, pull the lock/unlock leverto the right (drivers side). • For vehicles with power liftgate,pull the lock/unlock lever towardyou (toward the front of thevehicle). Once the lock/unlock lever has beenmoved, you can open the liftgatefrom the outside liftgate handle. ...

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 ...

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 power doorunlock control 3 times.2. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, then press the power doorunlock control 3 times.3. Turn ...

• the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position, • the brake is pressed before reaching 5 mph (8 km/h), and • then the vehicle increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h). Relock The autolock feature repeats when: • an “autolock” occurrence has already taken place, • the brake is depressed while vehicle speed is...

Spare coded keys may be purchased from an authorized Ford dealer. Anauthorized Ford dealer can also program your coded key, or you can do it yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys in this chapter. The following items may prevent the vehicle from starting: • Large metallic objects. • Electronic de...

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

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

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

To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and formore information on how to use the keypad, refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and security chapter. REAR SEATS Head restraints Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possiblebehind your head. The...

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 ...

seat belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crashbraking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessaryinjuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accidentstatistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrainedin the rear seating ...

manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helpsreduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest bylimiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Energy management feature section in this chapter. Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Sa...

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should alwaysproperly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are ...

2. To unfasten, push the releasebutton and remove the tongue fromthe buckle. All restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.While you are fastened in the seat belt, the combination lap/shoulder beltadjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or ifyour vehic...

This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seatwhenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for childre...

Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments at the front and secondrow outboard seating po...

The safety belt for the 3rd rowcenter occupant may be stowed inthe ceiling if it has been detachedfrom the seat to carry large cargo.Remove the safety belt from thestowage area on the ceiling andbuckle the small tongue on the endof the safety belt to the mini-buckleon the left side of the center sea...

Reasons given... Consider... “Belts areuncomfortable” We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. Ifyou are uncomfortable - try different positions forthe safety belt upper anchorage and seatbackwhich should be as upright as possible; this canimprove comfort. “I was in a hurry” Prime time for an ...

• This will enable the BeltMinder feature for that seating position if it iscurrently disabled. As confirmation, the restraint system warning lightwill flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds, followed by 3 seconds withthe light off, then followed by the restraint system warning lightflashing 4 times...

Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter. Replacing the front seat belt assemblies after a collision The front outboard safety belt assemblies have a special energymanagement retractors designed to further reduce the risk of injury inthe event of a head-on collision. These retractors should be repl...

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...

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

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

system to detect that person and then enable the passenger’s air bag. Ifthe indicator lamp remains lit even after this, then the occupant shouldbe advised to ride in the back seat. After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it’svery important that they continue to sit upr...

The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateraldeceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuitthat initiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the system. Rather...

How does the Safety Canopy 姟 system work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy 娂 system included recommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Air Bag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the ris...

The Safety Canopy 娂 is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, along the entire side of the vehicle. In certain lateral collisionsor rollover events, the Safety Canopy 娂 system will be activated, regardless of which seats are occupied. The Safety Canopy 娂 is designed to inflate ...

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your dealership or ...

Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions thatapply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt canbe positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face orneck, the child should wear the lap and sh...

• Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? 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 ...

never use a booster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use a boosterseat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat- the safest place for childrento ride. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback be...

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

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tiresthat have a rating on them calledTire Quality Grades. The Qualitygrades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperatu...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage fromthe tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other damage. Ifinternal damage to the tire is suspected, have the tire demounted andinspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced...

pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure onthe tire label or certification label. When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures alsochange. A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can cause a correspondingdrop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your tire...

Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same sizeand type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire orwheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in ...

• If your low tire warning light is on, refer to Low tire warning in this chapter. The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may damageyour tires. The use of tire sealants may also affect your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped). If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monit...

• try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment of the following: • handling, stability and braking performance • comfort and noise • ground clearance and ...

• All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional cautionshould be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive c...

• 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)....

11. 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. 12. Installing the optional wheelcover or center ornament: • If equipped with a bolted-onwheel cover, install the wheelc...

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...

tightness. 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. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort,take the vehicle to your dealer for assistance at your earliestconvenience. ...

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

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

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

the road in adverse (wet, snowy, etc.) conditions. Visually check yourtires for uneven wear, looking for high and low areas or unusuallysmooth areas. Also check for signs of tire damage. When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to prevent your vehiclefrom skiddin...

• Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your 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 tire can explode in as little as three to five...

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (Direct system)(if equipped) When the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem warning light is lit, one ormore of your tires is significantlyunder-inflated. You should stop andcheck your tires as soon as possible,and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated on t...

The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) usingan accurate tire gauge, refer to Inspecting and inflating your tires in this chapter. Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your fourroad tires and se...

Low Tire WarningLight Customer Action Required Solid Warning Light 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure they areproperly inflated, refer to Inspecting and inflating your tires in this chapter. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial typetire pressure gauge rather than a stick typetire pressure...

therefore it may take up to a minute for the light to turn off after youhave filled your tires to the recommended tire pressure. • If your vehicle has been parked for over 15 minutes, the sensors gointo a low power mode to conserve battery life and therefore onlytransmit about once an hour. If you i...

interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute formanually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using a t...

• 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 (40km/h). Reset without message center: To reset turn the ignition to the ONposition, depress and Trip/odometerbutton (located in the instrumentcluster) until “TIRE RE...

• Vehicle speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), greater than 70 mph (120km/h) or driving duration less than 10 miles. • Transporting a heavy load or towing a trailer. • A different tire was replaced and was not the same brand, type, size,speed rating, load carrying capacity and DOT code as the other ti...

capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loadingyour vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determiningyour vehicle’s weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle’sSafety C...

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) – is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located o...

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 (...

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

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

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...

with a message center will also have CHECK ADVANCETRAC shown inthe display. Have the vehicle system serviced immediately.If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand,switching off the AdvanceTrac 娂 system may be beneficial so the wheels are allowed to spin. If your vehicle see...

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. ...

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+ ...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. Always replace the cover ...

Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans) The relay box is located in the engine compartment by the radiator. Fuse/Relay location Fuse amp rating Description 1 — Cooling fan relay #4 2 — Cooling fan relay #5 3 — Cooling fan relay #3 4 — Cooling fan relay #1 5 — Cooling fan relay #2 6 40A* Right-hand coolin...

Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so maydamage the catalytic converter. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the tr...

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

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

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

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

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

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMot...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third partymediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian MotorVehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). The CAMVAP program is a straight-forward and relatively speedyalternative to resolve a disagreement when all other efforts to prod...

Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST Helm, Incorporated can also be reached by their website:www.helminc.com. (Items in this catalog may be purchased by credit card, check ormoney order.) Obtaining a French owner’s guide Fre...

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...

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 clockwise1/4 of a turn until three clicks are h...

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 10 miles (16 km) 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...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid.Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service intervalschedules. If adding fluid isnecessary, use only MERCON 威 ATF. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant t...

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...

Changing the air filter element 1. Disconnect the Mass Air FlowSensor from the air outlet tube. 2. Reposition the locking clip (onthe connector) and squeezeconnector to remove. 3. Loosen the hose clamp locatedclosest to the air cleaner. REVIEW COPY 2005 Freestar (win) , Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...

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-M2C930-A 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...

A Accessory delay ..........................68 AdvanceTrac ..............................222 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................149–150, 156, 158 and child safety seats ............151description ..............150, 156, 158disposal ....................................162driver air ...

F Floor mats ...................................75 Fluid capacities .........................294 Fuel ............................................276 calculating fuel economy .......280cap ...........................................278capacity ...................................294choosing the right...

Remote entry system .................99 illuminated entry ......47, 102–103locking/unlocking doors .....95, 99 Reverse sensing system ...........228 Roadside assistance ..................231 Roof rack .....................................93 S Safety Belt Maintenance ..........148 Safety belts (see S...