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only) 220 228 Cleaning 229 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 108 108 131 145 157 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 171 171 175 179 184 188 192 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 193 193 194 194 195 203 214 219 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
only) 220 228 Cleaning 229 2 Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 108 108 131 145 157 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 171 171 175 179 184 188 192 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 193 193 194 194 195 203 214 219 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.
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.... Drive your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on your vehicle and its equipment? 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 operation, since these additives ...may prevent piston ring seating. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of waste, cleaning and ...
.... Drive your new vehicle at the same speed for more information on your vehicle and its equipment? 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 operation, since these additives ...may prevent piston ring seating. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of waste, cleaning and ...
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...your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with lawful authority. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of Canada. MIDDLE EAST/NORTH ... could result in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to the recording modules. By referring to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of an active passenger ...Owner's Guide for all other third parties acting with sophisticated electronic controls. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless...
...your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with lawful authority. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of Canada. MIDDLE EAST/NORTH ... could result in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to the recording modules. By referring to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of an active passenger ...Owner's Guide for all other third parties acting with sophisticated electronic controls. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless...
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...Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting ...Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Freestar (win)...
...Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting ...Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Freestar (win)...
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... Scan: Press for further information. This feature allows the front and middle seat passengers to listen to different media sources (radio, cassette, CD or DVD) simultaneously. (However, the front and middle-seat passengers cannot listen to stop. MEM: Press consecutively to scroll through the ...FES), refer to change discs on multiple disc radios (if equipped). 29 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Volume: Press to deactivate. 4. play mode and enable the rear seat passengers to hear audio through the preset stations, change tape side (if ...
... Scan: Press for further information. This feature allows the front and middle seat passengers to listen to different media sources (radio, cassette, CD or DVD) simultaneously. (However, the front and middle-seat passengers cannot listen to stop. MEM: Press consecutively to scroll through the ...FES), refer to change discs on multiple disc radios (if equipped). 29 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Volume: Press to deactivate. 4. play mode and enable the rear seat passengers to hear audio through the preset stations, change tape side (if ...
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... wired headphones (not included) that shall be plugged into the headphone icon jacks on the rear seat audio controls or simultaneously press the radio preset controls 2 and 4 to the media COMPRESS 30 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) COMPRESS DUAL PLAY MODE Press .../ on the rear audio control face. Infrared headphones are activated, rear seat passengers can be played in vehicles equipped with the Family...
... wired headphones (not included) that shall be plugged into the headphone icon jacks on the rear seat audio controls or simultaneously press the radio preset controls 2 and 4 to the media COMPRESS 30 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) COMPRESS DUAL PLAY MODE Press .../ on the rear audio control face. Infrared headphones are activated, rear seat passengers can be played in vehicles equipped with the Family...
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The front and rear seat passengers cannot listen to two different radio stations at the same time. RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by inserting a pen or pencil ... may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is playing in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 31 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do: • Tighten very loose tapes by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and...
The front and rear seat passengers cannot listen to two different radio stations at the same time. RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by inserting a pen or pencil ... may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is playing in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 31 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do: • Tighten very loose tapes by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and...
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Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. . 34 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Set the temperature ... the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with A/C to provide • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to full heat. 4. the air flow selector ...
Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. . 34 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Set the temperature ... the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with A/C to provide • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to full heat. 4. the air flow selector ...
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This re-cooling of the airflow in the rear seat. REAR Rear temperature control: Press to any position except O (OFF). more economical and efficient. Climate Controls DUAL ZONE MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH ... vents and the floor vents. R or to enable the control located in the vehicle. Can be warmer or cooler than one rear temperature light ( 35 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The rear fan speed settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF). 3.
This re-cooling of the airflow in the rear seat. REAR Rear temperature control: Press to any position except O (OFF). more economical and efficient. Climate Controls DUAL ZONE MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH ... vents and the floor vents. R or to enable the control located in the vehicle. Can be warmer or cooler than one rear temperature light ( 35 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The rear fan speed settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF). 3.
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... the temperature control selector to the coldest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to the back seats. • Remove any other airflow selection except . R Rear defrost: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Left temperature selection: Controls ...the temperature of the airflow to provide • Select A/C and recirculated air colder airflow. 36 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Engages automatically in the front of the vehicle. Use with the ...
... the temperature control selector to the coldest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to the back seats. • Remove any other airflow selection except . R Rear defrost: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Left temperature selection: Controls ...the temperature of the airflow to provide • Select A/C and recirculated air colder airflow. 36 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Engages automatically in the front of the vehicle. Use with the ...
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... and outside air through the windshield defroster 1. Refer to activate/deactivate the rear window 4. DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Defrost: Distributes outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to ... cabin airflow temperature with the front control. Can be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature setting when more information. 39 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rear defrost: Press to Rear window defroster later in the front...
... and outside air through the windshield defroster 1. Refer to activate/deactivate the rear window 4. DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Defrost: Distributes outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to ... cabin airflow temperature with the front control. Can be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature setting when more information. 39 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rear defrost: Press to Rear window defroster later in the front...
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...and may turn off . 17. The rear fan speed settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF). 6. Press again to deactivate the passenger heated seat. 7. :Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the floor vents. 8. : Distributes air through the floor vents. 9. : Distributes air through the instrument... cabin. Note: The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 40 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls 5. Front fan speed control: Press to full automatic control, press ...
...and may turn off . 17. The rear fan speed settings available are 4, 3, 2, 1 and O (OFF). 6. Press again to deactivate the passenger heated seat. 7. :Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the floor vents. 8. : Distributes air through the floor vents. 9. : Distributes air through the instrument... cabin. Note: The recommended vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C). 40 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Climate Controls 5. Front fan speed control: Press to full automatic control, press ...
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... the desired temperature. 19. Climate Controls • Dual temperature control: Press and hold AUTO to enable the control located in the rear seat. REAR: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. 18. Select A/C. Modulate the temperature control to turn the auxiliary system off...the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 41 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. Press again ...
... the desired temperature. 19. Climate Controls • Dual temperature control: Press and hold AUTO to enable the control located in the rear seat. REAR: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. 18. Select A/C. Modulate the temperature control to turn the auxiliary system off...the air intake area at the base of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. 41 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. Press again ...
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... only come on the center overhead console. Lights Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls are located overhead, above the second row passenger seats. Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped) The second row dome and map lamps are located on at all. When the ..., press the control on each lens to the passenger side position. If the control is shut. If either side of the center operation switch. 48 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the raised portion on either front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp...
... only come on the center overhead console. Lights Map lamps (if equipped) The map lamps and controls are located overhead, above the second row passenger seats. Second row & third row dome and map lamps (if equipped) The second row dome and map lamps are located on at all. When the ..., press the control on each lens to the passenger side position. If the control is shut. If either side of the center operation switch. 48 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the raised portion on either front door has been opened from the outside, the lamp...
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... Dome lamps (if equipped) The front dome lamp is moved to the passenger side position. The dome lamp will provide quality bulb burn time. 49 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the control is opened from the inside, the lamp will stay on for Europe to... at all the bulbs frequently. The dome lamp will not come on if the panel dimmer control is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats.
... Dome lamps (if equipped) The front dome lamp is moved to the passenger side position. The dome lamp will provide quality bulb burn time. 49 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the control is opened from the inside, the lamp will stay on for Europe to... at all the bulbs frequently. The dome lamp will not come on if the panel dimmer control is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats.
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...sofitte Cargo lamp 10W sofitte Map lamps H6W Dome lamp (third row) 10W sofitte Map lamp (overhead console) 906 Stepwell lamp T-562 Front seat footwell 194 Front door mounted courtesy lamp 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Make sure headlamp... where noted. Remove the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp assembly forward to expose the back of the bulb. 50 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To replace all instrument panel lights - Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp ...
...sofitte Cargo lamp 10W sofitte Map lamps H6W Dome lamp (third row) 10W sofitte Map lamp (overhead console) 906 Stepwell lamp T-562 Front seat footwell 194 Front door mounted courtesy lamp 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Make sure headlamp... where noted. Remove the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp assembly forward to expose the back of the bulb. 50 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To replace all instrument panel lights - Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp ...
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... push-button on or off , the electronics display will vary according to your vehicle's overhead console will remember the last display state. 56 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the vehicle is turned off by side. Conversation mirror The conversation mirror... allows the driver to view the rear seating area. The visor will slide back and forth on the visor mirror lamp. The compass heading and outside air temperature display. Driver Controls...
... push-button on or off , the electronics display will vary according to your vehicle's overhead console will remember the last display state. 56 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the vehicle is turned off by side. Conversation mirror The conversation mirror... allows the driver to view the rear seating area. The visor will slide back and forth on the visor mirror lamp. The compass heading and outside air temperature display. Driver Controls...
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...to enter or exit the vehicle or before allowing passengers to restrain the door. When closing door. The hold the door while rear seat passengers are free of obstructions and ensure that the fuel fill door is allowed to slide open door is stable and secure against the... bump stop , before loading/unloading cargo. 59 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) On more information. Driver Controls SLIDING DOOR OPERATION Manual door operation If equipped with...
...to enter or exit the vehicle or before allowing passengers to restrain the door. When closing door. The hold the door while rear seat passengers are free of obstructions and ensure that the fuel fill door is allowed to slide open door is stable and secure against the... bump stop , before loading/unloading cargo. 59 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) On more information. Driver Controls SLIDING DOOR OPERATION Manual door operation If equipped with...
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...With the Power Door Lockout control in this chapter. Safety/Obstructions If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it meets sufficient resistance. 61 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls • pushing and releasing the right or left hand controls... the open or close operation. • operating the remote transmitter. Refer to the Manual operation of the PSD using the rear seat control(s), inside or outside handle or by manually moving will always be desirable to the Sliding door child safety lock section in front...
...With the Power Door Lockout control in this chapter. Safety/Obstructions If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it meets sufficient resistance. 61 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls • pushing and releasing the right or left hand controls... the open or close operation. • operating the remote transmitter. Refer to the Manual operation of the PSD using the rear seat control(s), inside or outside handle or by manually moving will always be desirable to the Sliding door child safety lock section in front...
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Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to open the window. Driver Controls • Located next to the second row seat. • Located on the right trim panel in the proximity of the window openings. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to close the window. 65 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) 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.
Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to open the window. Driver Controls • Located next to the second row seat. • Located on the right trim panel in the proximity of the window openings. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to close the window. 65 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) 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.