Ford 2007 Freestar v.2- User Manual

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

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

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster 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 lig...

Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when theignition is first turned to the ONposition to check the bulb and toindicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)testing. Normally, the ⬙ Check engine ⬙ light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then tur...

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on isdangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehiclechecked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances withthe parking brake engaged can cause brake fail...

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...

AUDIO SYSTEMS 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 . Bass: Press to adjust the bas...

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...

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compactdiscs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players.Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection filmattached, and...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

The dome lamp will not illuminate if the control switch is not rotatedpast the detent. 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 your headlampsshould be checked by your authorized dealer. You ...

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 ...

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 has been openedfrom the inside, the lamp will shut off immediately after the door isclosed. Cargo lamp ...

Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open thehood. 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 th...

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...

TILT STEERING WHEEL To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up ordown until you find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Never adjust the steer...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Conversation mirror The conversation mirror allows thedriver to view the rear seating area. This does not replace therear view mirror. Electronic compass/temperaturedisplay (if...

Compass calibration mode 1. Press the momentary push buttonand hold it for more than 8 seconds.After 8 seconds, CAL is displayed,then release it. Note: After button release CAL will be displayed with a heading. Thecompass is now de-calibrated andenters the Initial AutoCal Mode. 2. Drive the vehicle ...

If the door is allowed to slide open or closed unrestrained,personal injury or damage to the door could result. When closing the sliding door, keep the head, hands and other bodyparts of vehicle occupants out of the path of the closing door. Slide thedoor closed in a careful, controlled manner. When...

To power open or close the PSDfrom the second row passengercontrol switch: • Ensure that the PSD is unlocked,using the remote entrytransmitter or power door unlock.Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and security chapter. • Push and release the right or left hand second row passenger control.T...

8. Remove the PSD fuse (fuse #11) from the passenger fuse panel andleave it out for thirty (30) seconds. Refer to the chapter on Fuses andRelays. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. 9. Reinstall the fuse and wait ten (10) seconds. 10. Repeat Steps 1–6 above. If the door st...

• 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 pull the window switchesto open and close windows. • Push down (to the first detent)and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) andhold the switch to close. One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Push the switch completelydo...

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 informs youthe windows ar...

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 thenext/previous selection on thetape. In CD mode: • Press SEEK t...

When programming your HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage. Do not use the HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as requ...

Gate Operator & Canadian Programming During programming, yourhand-held transmitter mayautomatically stop transmitting —not allowing enough time forHomeLink 威 to accept the signal from the hand-held transmitter. After completing Steps 1 and 2outlined in the “Programming” section, replace Step 3 w...

Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the train...

Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each ofthe systems being monitored and will display the following only when there is a malfunction. 1. Oil life in XX% 2. Charging system 3. Washer fluid level 4. Brake fluid level 5. Liftgate status 6. Exterior lamps status 7. Traction Co...

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change[approximately 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 180 days] perform thefollowing: 1. Press the SETUP control toaccess the System Check function. 2. Press and release the RESETcontrol to display “OIL LIFE XX%HOLD RESET NEW”. 3. Press and hold the...

POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED) With this option, you can power open or close the liftgate with theprovided controls. • overhead console button • remote entry transmitter button • outside release handle • liftgate trim-mounted switch (closing) Opening and Closing the PLG: The PLG controls will op...

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 remote entry transmitter oroverhead console button. 3. Once the liftgate is fully open, close the liftgate using the powerswitch on the li...

Utility hooks The utility hooks can be used tohang small items. Do not hang morethan 20 lb. (12 kg) 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) onthe roof rack structure, or 100 lbs(45 kg) on the ro...

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 ...

1. Locate the liftgate trim accesspanel in the center of the liftgate. 2. Using your key, a smallscrewdriver or knife, pry off theaccess panel. 3. Using your key, a smallscrewdriver or knife, poke or cut ahole in the liftgate door foam aslarge as the access window andmove the lock/unlock leveraccord...

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 deactivated or twice (one short and one longchirp) if autolock was activated. 7...

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...

If any of the doors, the liftgate or the hood (if equipped with perimeteralarm) are not properly closed, the horn will make two quick chirps andthe parklamps will not flash. Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm. The alarm will cycle the horn, the turn signals will flash, and the interi...

Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithiumbattery CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THEFRONT HOUSING...

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 (if equipped with perimeter alarm), the keyless entry system orthe remote entry transmitter is used to unlock the door(s), power slidingdoors (if equipped) or liftgate. The illuminated entry system will tu...

To open (or close) the power sliding doors (if equipped), press the 5 • 6 control within five seconds to open (or close) the left power sliding door or the 9 • 0 control in order to open (or close) the right power sliding door. SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft s...

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

Push control to lower head restraint. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull l...

To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objectsoff seat back or stow objects in map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneaththe front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (ifequipped). Check Passenger Ai...

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

The cupholder is designed to detach from the seat when subjected toheavy load. The cupholder can be reinstalled by returning to the closedposition. Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure youin a collision. Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped) Lift control to adjust seat forwar...

After entering the 3rd row, pull backthe seatback until it latches. Thiswill latch and lock the seatback andthe seat track. The seatback andseat will not return to their originalposition. Note: Ensure the front row seat is in a forward position to allow theseat to return. Exiting the third row seat ...

Before returning the seatback to its original position, make surethat cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull onthe seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat maybecome dangerous in the event of a ...

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. 2007 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...

6. From the rear of the vehicle, fold seat back by pulling and releasing the number 1 strap. Important: If you don’t let go of the number 1 strap before the seatback folds completely, the seat maynot stow flat in the tub. Refer to thelabel attached to the rear of thevehicle seat. 7. Release the cush...

Front passenger sensing system For airbags 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 airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, this occursbecause they are initially sitting very close to the...

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...

All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulderbelts. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have twotypes of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movem...

• 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...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, a 9 inch (23 cm) or12 inch (31 cm) safety belt extension assembly can be added (partnumbers 611C22–A and 611C22–B respectively). These assemblies canbe obtained from an authorized dealer.Use only extensions manufactu...

Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to ...

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

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

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

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion pr...

In case there is a problem with thefront passenger sensing system, theairbag readiness lamp in theinstrument cluster will stay lit. If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following: The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects thatmay be lodged underneath the front passenger ...

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

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

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

• Those with a high back. If, with a backless booster seat,you cannot find a seating positionthat adequately supports yourchild’s head, a high back boosterseat would be a better choice. Either type can be used at any seating position equipped withlap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 k...

The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child’shead hitting a hard surface in a collision. For this reason, you shouldnever 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 ...

Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbelts Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the wayback. Children 12 and un...

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...

Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures andmay result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increased risk of injury.Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,resulting in heat buildup and inte...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should notexceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautions listed below. If thebeads do not seat at the maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate andtry again.When inflating the tire for m...

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 seconds. Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystan...

• Front Wheel Drive (FWD)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 an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanicalproblem involved before ti...

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 ...

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, ...

Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped witha tire pressure sensor fastenedto the inside rim of the wheel.The pressure sensor is coveredby the tire and is not visibleunless the tire is removed. Thepressure sensor is locatedopposite (180 degrees) from thevalve stem. Care must be takenwhen...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the followingchart for information conc...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these condi...

any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearestlocation where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to therecommended inflation pressure. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires youcurrently have on your vehicle. The tires o...

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehicle design p...

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

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located on the B-Pillar orthe edge of the driver’s door.The GVW must never exceed theGV...

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with onlymandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of10–15% (conventional trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your authorized de...

TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is capable either of towing Class I trailers or up to Class IItrailers when equipped with the optional trailer tow package. If your vehicle does not have the optional trailer tow package yourvehicle is partially prepped for trailer tow lamp wiring but you will alsoneed to...

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...

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

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Keep your speed no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) during the first500 miles (800 km) of towing a trailer, and don’t make full throttlestarts. • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep gra...

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

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...

Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period oftime, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heatingor air conditioning to bring in fresh air. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) An engine block heater warms the engine coola...

ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrumentcluster momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned on. Ifthe light does not illuminate duringstart up, remains on or flashes, theABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced. Even when the ABS is disabled,normal braking is still effective. (I...

1 (First) • Transaxle operates in first gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)when vehicle reaches slower speeds. When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parkin...

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. ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 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...

• towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in theOwner Guide portfolio in...

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

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 currentfuses. To reduce risk of electri...

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...

The use of tire sealants may damage your tires. The use of tiresealants may also damage your Tire Pressure Monitoring System and should not be used. Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapte...

• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheellocation can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capabil...

Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel andseek service as soon as possible. Location of the spare tire and tools Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality ofthe TPMS system...

Removing the spare tire 1. Wagon only: Open liftgate and lift flap in the carpeting on the reartub cargo floor to expose the hexnut. Insert the lug nut wrench onthe hex nut in cargo floor. Cargo van only: Lift flap in mat to expose hex nut. Insert extensiontool through access hole and engagehex nut....

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). To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,be sure the parking brake is set, then block ...

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...

3. Lay the tire flat and secure the cable with wing screw by installing iton the wing screw retainer in the floor and turning the wing screwclockwise. You will hear an audible click when the tire is properlysecured. 4. Check that the flat tire is properly secured. Stowing the spare tire 1. Lay the s...

1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this coulddamage the vehicle’s electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehiclemaking sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on b...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker ...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

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 dealer for warrantyrepairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfac...

Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you may wishto contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) AUTO LINE program (U.S.only). In some states (in the U.S.) you must directly notify Ford in writingbefore pursuing remedies under your state’s warranty laws. Ford...

You can get more information by calling BBB AUTO LINE at1–800–955–5100, or writing to: BBB AUTO LINE4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800Arlington, Virginia 22203–1833 Note: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any t...

You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating authorized dealer.There are several plans available in various time, distance and deductiblecombinations which can be tailored to fit your own driving needs. FordESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage. When you buy Ford ...

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 authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

WAXING Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to your vehicle every sixmonths will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage. • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft PremiumLiquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,o...

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, water repellen...

• Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been incontact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntanlotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior paintedsurfaces. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel, ...

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 airbag (if equipped). Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect perform...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Infor...

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.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the blade andpull the wiper blade down towardthe windshield to remove it from ...

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 oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added...

• 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 anauthorized dealer. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions...

economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization andApproval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japaneseautomobile manufacturers. To protect your engine’s warranty use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or anequivalent SAE 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A. SAE 5W-20 oil p...

It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal bedisconnected from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for anextended period of time. This will minimize the discharge of your batteryduring storage. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added tothe vehicle by ...

Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Whenthe battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine mustrelearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability andperformance. To...

ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at theintervals listed in scheduled maintenance information. The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant and distilled water,which equates to a freeze point of -34°F (-36°C). Co...

Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolantand distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained. Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquid...

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...

Refueling Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severeinjuries. 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 spa...

If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel fillercap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty maybe void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if thecorrect genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If...

Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use“Regular” unleaded gasoline withpump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend the use ofgasolines labeled as “Regular” thatare sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes kno...

If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longerthan normal. • Normally, adding one gallon of fuel is enough ...

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

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdefl...

If the indicator is on or the bulb does not work, the vehicle may need to be serviced. Refer to the On board diagnostics (OBD-II)description in this chapter. If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has just been serviced, or thebattery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system mayind...

3. Turn the engine off.4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MINand MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range.5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checkingthe level until it reaches the correct operating range. Be sure to ...

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...

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the followinginformation: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR) / RestraintSystem 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence nu...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

Peace of mind Mobile-Ease 娂 hands-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks Not all accessories are available for all models. For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding a...

A Accessory delay ..........................68 AdvanceTrac ..............................218 Air cleaner filter ...............297, 302 Air filter, cabin ............................44 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................153, 162, 164 and child safety seats ............155des...

headlamps, flash to pass ..........46instrument panel, dimming .....47interior lamps .....................49–51replacing bulbs ...................53, 55 Lane change indicator(see Turn signal) ........................49 Liftgate ............................87–88, 92 remote release ..................9...