Ford 2005 Freestar v.2- 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 威 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 威 off light (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Co...

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...

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...

Treble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK . Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. Use / / SEEK . Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use / / SEEK . Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically chang...

1. Volume: Press to / increase/decrease volume control. 2. Media: Press to select from different playing medias. 3. / : Press to activate dual play mode and enable the rear seatpassengers to hear audio throughthe headphones. Press again todeactivate. 4. MEM: Press consecutively to scroll through the...

DUAL PLAY MODE Press / on the rear seat audio controls or simultaneously press theradio preset controls 2 and 4 toenable/disable dual play. During dual play, the rear vehicle speakers will be deactivated and thewired headphones (if equipped) will become active. Two different mediascan be played in t...

CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do: • Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a pen or pencil into the hole andturning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity orcold to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Clean the casset...

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 O (OFF) or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front se...

will be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature settingwhen more than one rear temperature light ( REAR ) is illuminated. 5. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. 6. Recirculated a...

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...

To program the auto lamp exit time delay: 1. Start with the ignition in the OFF position and the headlamp controlin the autolamp position. 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...

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...

• 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 OFFposition. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of...

5. Locate the vertical adjuster oneach headlamp, then use a # 2Phillips screwdriver to turn theadjuster either counterclockwise (toadjust up) or clockwise (to adjustdown) positioning the horizontaledge of the high intensity light onthe horizontal reference line. 6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOTREQUIRED FOR ...

door is opened. If the control is moved to the driver’s side position, thelamp will not come on at all. The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is opened. If eitherfront door has been opened from the outside, the lamp will remain on for20 seconds after the door is shut. If any other door...

2. Remove the two retainer pins torelease the headlamp assembly andpull headlamp assembly forward toexpose the back of the bulb. 3. Disconnect the electricalconnector from the bulb by pullingrearward and unlock the bulb byrotating it counterclockwise. Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and kee...

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 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 before moving it ...

overhead console. When the vehicle is turned off, the electronics displaywill remember the last display state. Outside air temperature The temperature can be displayed ineither Centigrade or Fahrenheit.This is controlled via the MessageCenter. Please refer to the Message Center in this chapter to ch...

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

To power open or close the PSDfrom the Overhead console: Push and release the overheadconsole right or left hand control.Pressing this control will alsosimultaneously unlock all doors. To power open or close the PSDfrom the second row passengercontrol switch: • Ensure that the PSD is unlocked,using ...

4. Wait five (5) seconds and close the door by pressing the PSD controlon the overhead console. 5. Wait five (5) seconds and repeat Steps 3 and 4 then go on to step 6. 6. Repeat steps 3–5 for opposite door. If the door still does not operate correctly: 7. Ensure the ignition is in the OFF position 8...

• Located next to the second rowseat. • Located on the right trim panel inthe rear cargo area. Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lightersocket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this willdamage the lighte...

Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open thewindow. Press and hold the top partof the rocker switch to close thewindow. One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onthe bottom part of the rocker switchand release qu...

MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped withan inside rear view mirror with anauto-dimming function. Theelectronic day/night mirror willchange from the normal (highreflective) state to the non-glare(darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach...

Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is activated,the appropriate mirror will show ablinking yellow arrow. When thepark lamps are on, the blinkingarrow will be dimmer. The arrow provides an additionalwarning to other drivers that yourvehicle is about to turn. When the sliding ...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speedcontrol does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h). If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac 娂 system, the speed control will autom...

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

In any mode: • Press VOL up or down to adjustthe volume. • Press MUTE to mute the volume. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Utility compartment CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and per...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) To install floor mats that have a retention post: Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end of theretention post and rotate forward tolock in. Make sure that the mat doesnot interfere with the operation ofthe accelerator or the brake ...

Note: If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a continuous red, proceed with Steps 6 through 8 to completeprogramming of a rolling code equipped device. 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usually...

Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for thetrained product (garage door, gateoperator, security system, entrydoor lock, or home or office lightingetc.). For convenience, thehand-held transmi...

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle informationthrough a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may selectdisplay features on the messagecenter for a display of status preceded by a brief ...

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

CHECK FUEL CAP. Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK TIRES. Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer to Insp...

6. With your personalized OIL LIFE XX% displayed, press SETUP tocontinue the system check. DATA ERR. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronic modules. • Fuel Computer • Oil life • Charging system • Door sensor • Liftgate sensor • Exterior lam...

POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED) With this option, you can power open or close the liftgate with theprovided controls. • overhead console button • key fob button • outside release handle • liftgate trim-mounted switch (closing) Opening and Closing the PLG: The PLG controls will operate without hav...

To power close the PLG from theliftgate trim switch: 1. Ensure the Power Door LockoutControl is in the ON position. 2. Press and release the control onthe bottom of the liftgate trim panelto engage the power assist feature.If a single chime is heard, check tobe sure that the Power DoorLockout Switch...

Liftgate ajar signal If the liftgate is not fully latched, you will receive a “LIFTGATE AJAR”message on the instrument panel. If you see this message, check theliftgate to ensure it is fully latched. Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes frombeing drawn into the vehicle. If you m...

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 the SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for more ...

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

• 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...

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the key in the driver’s door lockcylinder, the keyless entry system or the remote entry transmitter isused to unlock the door(s), power sliding doors (if equipped) or liftgate. The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • t...

The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; thiscode is located: • on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box, • marked on the passenger compartment fuse panel (located below andto the left of the steering, near the brake pedal), • and is available from yourauthorized dealer...

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

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

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...

The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remoteentry transmitter UNLOCK control if the transmitter is programmed to amemory position or when you enter a valid personal entry code that isprogrammed to a memory position. To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and...

Exiting the third row seat Second row bucket seats (if equipped) Follow directions for accessing the third row seat Second row bench seat To exit the third row, activate theeasy entry system by pulling on thestrap on the rear of the seat. Thiswill cause the seatback to flipforward and the seat track...

Removal of second row seats from vehicle 1. Place the front row seat in a forward position to allow the 2nd rowseat to be fully upright. 2. Place the 2nd row seat in a rear position to allow the 2nd row seat tobe fully upright. 3. Place seat in tumbled position.(See Accessing 3rd row seat ) 4. From ...

2. Find the clips attached near theends of the lap/shoulder belts. 3. Clip the end of the belt to thestationary portion of the shoulderbelt coming out of the trim panel. The end of the shoulder belt must be clipped in order to keep it fromstriking anything during vehicleoperation. 2005 Freestar (win...

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...

Front passenger sensing system For air bags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and thisforce can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very closeto the air bag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, this occursbecause they are initially sitting very close to t...

Safety belt precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where theycan be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while thevehicle is moving. The passe...

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

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

If... Then... The driver’s and frontpassenger’s safety belts arebuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition or less than 1-2minutes have elapsed since theignition switch has been turnedON... The BeltMinder 娂 feature will not activate. The driver’s or frontpassenger’s safety belt is...

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid theBeltMinder 娂 chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate theBeltMinder 娂 feature please follow the directions stated below. One time disable If at any time the driver/fro...

3. For the seating position being disabled, at a moderate speed, bucklethen unbuckle the safety belt 9 times, ending in the unbuckled state.(Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety beltwarning light turns off.) • After Step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) wil...

a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use invehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision wasminor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damageand continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced,except as describ...

outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term“supplemental restraint” means the air bags are intended as asupplement to the safety belts. Air bags alone cannot protect as well asair bags plus safety belts in impacts for which the air bags are designedto deploy, and air bags do not of...

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 seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjects on or over the a...

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 ...

Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk ofsevere injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision. The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of thefront seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affectedby the c...

Safety Canopy 姟 system (if equipped) Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderailthat may come into contact with adeploying Safety Canopy 娂 . Failure to follow these instructions mayincrease the risk of personal injuryin the event of a collision. Do not lean your h...

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 ...

• 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 by a qualified technician immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function...

If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can bepositioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck,the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer tothe center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Do no...

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

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

8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward. There should ...

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...

Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear andremove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in thetread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage fromthe tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls...

Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufactures’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which themaximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normallyhigher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressurewhich can be found on either the tire labe...

TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride andhandling capability. 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. Us...

Temporary spare tire information Your vehicle may have a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tirefor your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire and isdesigned for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a full-size tire assoon as possible. Note: The Low Tire Pressure...

Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Item Location Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward ofthe rear bumper. Jack Behind the access panel locatedon the right rear quarter panelinterior trim. Jack handle Attached to t...

5. Use the lug wrench provided to turn the lug nut counter clock wise toloosen, and remove the lug nut. 6. Lay the tire down and remove the secondary tether. Note: Do not stow the full size tire or any flat tire under the vehicle. Stowing the primary and secondary tether Note: If no tire is to be st...

To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of yourbody under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant forchanging the tire. 8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 9. Replace the flat tire with the spare t...

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt orforeign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts thewheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at thewheel mounting surfaces can cause...

5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your Owne...

13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure atwhich the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure isnormally higher than the manufacturer’s recommended cold inflationpressure which can be found on either ...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, ...

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

The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire andwheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more ev...

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

When a tire loses inflation, the lowtire warning system detects thechange and illuminates the low tirewarning indicator light as shown. If the light remains on while driving,check the tire pressure refer to “Checking the tire pressure” in this chapter. The low tire warning indicator light will also ...

Reset with message center: To reset turn the ignition to the ONposition, press the set up button onthe message center until “SYSTEMCHECK” is displayed. Press theRESET button until “HOLD RESETTO RELEARN” is displayed, continue to hold the button for threeseconds. The low tire warning indicator light ...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. Lookfor “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb.” for m...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 205

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 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...

Vehicle towing capability/Trailer hitch requirement Trailer Model/ Engine GCWR - lb. (kg) Hitch type required Trailer Weight range - lb. (kg) Tongue load Van, 3.9L 7000 (3175) Class I Non-Equalizing Weight Carrying 0-2000 (0–907) 10–15% of TW (200 lb. [91 kg] maximum) Wagon, 3.9L Wagon, 4.2L 7200 (3...

Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the hook retainers on thehitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under thetrailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you. D...

• To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assistin transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to the Understanding the positions of the 4–speed automatictransmission section in this chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rati...

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...

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

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 Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limite...

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

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

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

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

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 current fuses. To reduce risk of electr...

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...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford ofCanada and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle serviceconcern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in animpartial third party mediation/arbitrati...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your dealer for completedetails about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit theFord ESP website at ...

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 isavailable from your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with the sliding doorelectrical contact switches. Paint sealant or other contaminants couldinterfere with the proper operation of the power locks or powersliding door. If necessary, clean the contacts with Motorcraft Bug andTar Remover (ZC-42) to remov...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or o...

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 Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). • If grease or tar is present on the material...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln 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 style ...

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

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 within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the o...

• If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must beremoved from the engine by aqualified service technician. 7. Put the indicator ...

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conformsto the current engine and emission system protection standards and ...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the servi...

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 ...

6. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put thevehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 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....

• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the enginecoolant. For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized capon the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recoveryreservoir when the eng...

If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant permonth, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your coolingsystem may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolantcan result in engine overheating and possible engine damage. Recycled engine coolant For...

• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% willdecrease the freeze protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine...

Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries.To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; • Keep sparks...

Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, ifit knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuelwith the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualifiedservice technician to prevent any engine damage. Fuel quality If you are experiencing star...

Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified servicetechnician. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damag...

• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time. Your results w...

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostics system. If your Check engine/Service engine soon light is on, refer to the description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluste...

5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the correct operating range. Be sure to put thecap back on the reservoir. BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced....

Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may causeinternal transaxle component damage. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250 mL) increments through the fillertube until the level is correct. If an overfill occurs, excess fluidshould be removed by a qualifiedtechnician. An overfill condi...

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,hood latch,auxiliary hoodlatch, door andliftgate hinges,striker plates,seat tracks,sliding doorboth sides(upper andlower track)and fuel fillerdoor hinge. Multi-PurposeGrease XG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-BorESR-M1C159-A Lock cylinders Penetrat...

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 to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval. ENGINE DATA Engine 3.9 L OHV V6 engine 4.2L OHV V6 engine Cubic inches ...

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

Rear seat entertainment systems - DVD Ash cup/coin holder Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Peace of mind First aid and safety kits Full vehicle covers Locking gas cap Remote start Vehicle security systems Mobile-ease hands-free communication system For maximum vehicle performance, k...

A Accessory delay ..........................68AdvanceTrac ..............................220Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................149–150, 156, 159 and child safety seats ............151description ..............150, 156, 159disposal ....................................162driver air ba...

bulb replacementspecifications chart ..................51daytime running light ...............46headlamps .................................45headlamps, flash to pass ..........47instrument panel, dimming .....47interior lamps .....................49–51replacing bulbs ...................51–55 Lane ch...

Turn signal ..................................49 V Vehicle dimensions ...................297 Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................299 Vehicle loading ..........................203 Ventilating your vehicle ...........218 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 ...