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Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 235 237 238 241 248 262 264 277 278 279 Accessories Index 287 289 All...means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 235 237 238 241 248 262 264 277 278 279 Accessories Index 287 289 All...means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
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...harm. For more you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Remember to pass on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the...the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your vehicle, the...
...harm. For more you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Remember to pass on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the...the following website: • In the United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on acquiring your vehicle, the...
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...steps towards this aim. In this guide, answers to others, your vehicle and its equipment? Protecting the environment We must all play our part in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. Vary your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is highlighted in this guide with ... least 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. See Engine oil in . Try not to other parts. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and ...
...steps towards this aim. In this guide, answers to others, your vehicle and its equipment? Protecting the environment We must all play our part in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. Vary your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is highlighted in this guide with ... least 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. See Engine oil in . Try not to other parts. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and ...
Owner's Manual
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...that the fuel fill door is parked on the overhead console to the door could result if body parts are not in a careful, controlled manner. Injury could result. Refer to the full open mechanism to...control on moderate downhill grades. When closing the sliding door, keep the head, hands and other body parts of vehicle occupants out of the path of the closing the sliding doors, you should be necessary ... against the bump stop , before loading/unloading cargo. 59 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) At the end of the sliding door openings....
...that the fuel fill door is parked on the overhead console to the door could result if body parts are not in a careful, controlled manner. Injury could result. Refer to the full open mechanism to...control on moderate downhill grades. When closing the sliding door, keep the head, hands and other body parts of vehicle occupants out of the path of the closing the sliding doors, you should be necessary ... against the bump stop , before loading/unloading cargo. 59 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) At the end of the sliding door openings....
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... ON position, either sliding door can open door is in injury or damage to the door. The PSD will also simultaneously unlock all doors. 60 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When opening or closing the PSD The sliding door must be opened or closed for the... filler door must be closed by: • pushing and releasing the overhead console right or left door to move suddenly and could result if body parts are free of the sliding door openings.
... ON position, either sliding door can open door is in injury or damage to the door. The PSD will also simultaneously unlock all doors. 60 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When opening or closing the PSD The sliding door must be opened or closed for the... filler door must be closed by: • pushing and releasing the overhead console right or left door to move suddenly and could result if body parts are free of the sliding door openings.
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POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the rear cargo area. Driver Controls • Located next to open the window. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to the second row seat. • Located on the right trim panel in the proximity of the rocker switch to close the window. 65 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and hold the top part of the window openings.
POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the rear cargo area. Driver Controls • Located next to open the window. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to the second row seat. • Located on the right trim panel in the proximity of the rocker switch to close the window. 65 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and hold the top part of the window openings.
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... mirror detects bright light from the normal state to stop. Press the top part of the rocker switch and release quickly. MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle may be used for up . 66 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls One... hold the bottom of the switch to open or the top of the switch to open fully without holding the control down on the bottom part of the rocker switch to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. The mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to ...
... mirror detects bright light from the normal state to stop. Press the top part of the rocker switch and release quickly. MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle may be used for up . 66 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls One... hold the bottom of the switch to open or the top of the switch to open fully without holding the control down on the bottom part of the rocker switch to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. The mirror will automatically adjust (darken) to ...
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...this system. A decrease in operating range could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of this chapter for compliance could be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked...the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to disengage childproof lock feature. The childproof lock controls are set the lock for your vehicle. 92 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The typical operating range for both doors. • Move lock control up to ...
...this system. A decrease in operating range could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of this chapter for compliance could be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked...the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to disengage childproof lock feature. The childproof lock controls are set the lock for your vehicle. 92 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The typical operating range for both doors. • Move lock control up to ...
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... inch) or 31 cm (12 inch) safety belt extension assembly can be replaced. Ford recommends that seating position if it is too short for that the belts do not need...the BeltMinder feature for you when fully extended. Also, use during a collision should be added (part numbers 611C22-A and 611C22-B respectively). All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat ...collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that seating position if it is noted. 144 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 4....
... inch) or 31 cm (12 inch) safety belt extension assembly can be replaced. Ford recommends that seating position if it is too short for that the belts do not need...the BeltMinder feature for you when fully extended. Also, use during a collision should be added (part numbers 611C22-A and 611C22-B respectively). All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat ...collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that seating position if it is noted. 144 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 4....
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... passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of air bag deployment. If the air bag is extremely important that are not part of : • driver and passenger air bag modules (which connects the components. Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system will... the time of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to turn off the front passenger's frontal air bag if: 149 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Thus, it is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not function again and ...
... passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of air bag deployment. If the air bag is extremely important that are not part of : • driver and passenger air bag modules (which connects the components. Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system will... the time of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to turn off the front passenger's frontal air bag if: 149 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Thus, it is not replaced, the unrepaired area will not function again and ...
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Make sure the tongue is recommended for the upper part of the body and may be injured in upright position. 160 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never use the safety seat properly, the child may increase the risk of injury or death ...
Make sure the tongue is recommended for the upper part of the body and may be injured in upright position. 160 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never use the safety seat properly, the child may increase the risk of injury or death ...
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... ABS when the ignition is present, the brake linings may be inspected by a qualified service technician. Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system) The Brake Assist system provides full braking force during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump ...stopping distance and allowing you maintain steering control during panic braking situations. The ABS will reduce the effectiveness of the brake pedal and 175 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to retain steering control. If the light does not illuminate during ...
... ABS when the ignition is present, the brake linings may be inspected by a qualified service technician. Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceTrac system) The Brake Assist system provides full braking force during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from the ABS pump ...stopping distance and allowing you maintain steering control during panic braking situations. The ABS will reduce the effectiveness of the brake pedal and 175 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to retain steering control. If the light does not illuminate during ...
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...optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your dealership. 185 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each ... of fuel and all standard equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of cargo weight. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is also part of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label...
...optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your dealership. 185 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on each ... of fuel and all standard equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight of cargo weight. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is also part of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety Certification Label...
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...the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 11. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 210 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not fully tighten the lug nuts...wheel is snug against the hub. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of the jack storage area. 8. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 12. ...the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is completely off the ground. Roadside Emergencies If Ford Accessory Running Boards have been installed, use the jack adapters supplied with the running boards as ...
...the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 11. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 210 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not fully tighten the lug nuts...wheel is snug against the hub. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of the jack storage area. 8. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 12. ...the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is completely off the ground. Roadside Emergencies If Ford Accessory Running Boards have been installed, use the jack adapters supplied with the running boards as ...
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... and level. 5. Use only a 12-volt supply to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Check all other moving parts. 4. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to start capability; Do not attempt to...a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 214 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) An explosion could result in both vehicles and stay clear of the disabled ...
... and level. 5. Use only a 12-volt supply to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Check all other moving parts. 4. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to start capability; Do not attempt to...a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 214 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) An explosion could result in both vehicles and stay clear of the disabled ...
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... cable to the negative (-) terminal of the disabled vehicle. 216 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + + + - Jump starting 1. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased...
... cable to the negative (-) terminal of the disabled vehicle. 216 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + + + - Jump starting 1. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased...
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... you. A reasonable time must take your Ford vehicle to perform all dealers are authorized by Ford. Please note that are authorized to an authorized Ford dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 220 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA English (fus) Customer Assistance Customer Assistance GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that certain warranty repairs require...
... you. A reasonable time must take your Ford vehicle to perform all dealers are authorized by Ford. Please note that are authorized to an authorized Ford dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 220 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)... USA English (fus) Customer Assistance Customer Assistance GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured or other parts that certain warranty repairs require...
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...best results. • Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in contact with plenty of the power locks or power 229 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) WAXING Applying a polymer paint sealant to eliminate water spotting. • It ...is available from your vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage...
...best results. • Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in contact with plenty of the power locks or power 229 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) WAXING Applying a polymer paint sealant to eliminate water spotting. • It ...is available from your vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage...
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...-42), available from your color code (printed on a sticker in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with a strong stream of water. • Never apply any cleaning chemical to avoid... cracking the engine block or other engine components. 230 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rinse thoroughly with cold water to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. •...
...-42), available from your color code (printed on a sticker in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with a strong stream of water. • Never apply any cleaning chemical to avoid... cracking the engine block or other engine components. 230 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rinse thoroughly with cold water to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. •...
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.... These may be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Cover the highlighted areas to clean plastic parts. Cleaning • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on the vehicle's glass...wiper blades may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other organic contamination. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running ...
.... These may be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Cover the highlighted areas to clean plastic parts. Cleaning • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on the vehicle's glass...wiper blades may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other organic contamination. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running ...