Owner's Manual
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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. 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...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. 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...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... when the battery is high. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is not charging properly. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot. 12 2004 Freestar (win...
... when the battery is high. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is not charging properly. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot. 12 2004 Freestar (win...
Owner's Manual
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...warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the ignition control has been turned off the parking lamps if the headlamp control is provided. Battery saver The battery saver will extend the time-out period for courtesy lamps to 30 minutes if the liftgate is ajar or the dome lamp is ... off . For interior lights, refer to the first left to deactivate. This lighting mode can be activated by the half filled circle above). 45 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and...
...warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the ignition control has been turned off the parking lamps if the headlamp control is provided. Battery saver The battery saver will extend the time-out period for courtesy lamps to 30 minutes if the liftgate is ajar or the dome lamp is ... off . For interior lights, refer to the first left to deactivate. This lighting mode can be activated by the half filled circle above). 45 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and...
Owner's Manual
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...pressing the PSD control on to step 6. 6. Repeat steps 1-6 above conditions has occurred, perform the following conditions: • a low voltage or dead battery • the door is left opened for thirty (30) seconds. Check to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. If the door still ...the door by using the inside door handle, refer to Fuses and relays in the OFF position 8. Ensure the ignition is in this chapter. 62 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the Child safety locks section in (P) Park. 3. Sliding Door Child ...
...pressing the PSD control on to step 6. 6. Repeat steps 1-6 above conditions has occurred, perform the following conditions: • a low voltage or dead battery • the door is left opened for thirty (30) seconds. Check to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. If the door still ...the door by using the inside door handle, refer to Fuses and relays in the OFF position 8. Ensure the ignition is in this chapter. 62 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the Child safety locks section in (P) Park. 3. Sliding Door Child ...
Owner's Manual
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...frequency signal. 73 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Retain the original transmitter for quicker training and accurate transmission of the way to the ACC position for future programming procedures (i.e. It is also recommended that a new battery be turned to ...entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. Do not stack multiple floor mats over the Ford original equipment floor mats as for programming and/or operation of most current transmitters to screw locator post into vehicle carpeting. federal ...
...frequency signal. 73 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Retain the original transmitter for quicker training and accurate transmission of the way to the ACC position for future programming procedures (i.e. It is also recommended that a new battery be turned to ...entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. Do not stack multiple floor mats over the Ford original equipment floor mats as for programming and/or operation of most current transmitters to screw locator post into vehicle carpeting. federal ...
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... • Trip Elapsed Drive Time • Display On/Off (top two lines) Odometer/Trip Odometer Refer to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. INFO SETUP RESET 77 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Distance to correctly detect the added fuel. The running average fuel economy, which...
... • Trip Elapsed Drive Time • Display On/Off (top two lines) Odometer/Trip Odometer Refer to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. INFO SETUP RESET 77 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Distance to correctly detect the added fuel. The running average fuel economy, which...
Owner's Manual
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...sure the liftgate is removed, the PLG can then be again closed to full open so that fresh outside air circulates through the vehicle. 88 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Once the obstacle is closed under power. Normal operation can be resumed. .... Resetting the PLG: The power liftgate may not operate properly if any of the following conditions occur • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate has been left open or unlatched for more than six (6) hours If any of the liftgate is not fully latched,...
...sure the liftgate is removed, the PLG can then be again closed to full open so that fresh outside air circulates through the vehicle. 88 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Once the obstacle is closed under power. Normal operation can be resumed. .... Resetting the PLG: The power liftgate may not operate properly if any of the following conditions occur • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate has been left open or unlatched for more than six (6) hours If any of the liftgate is not fully latched,...
Owner's Manual
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... for the correct orientation of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Refer to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Press again or...the ignition to the 4 (ON) or the 1 (ACCESSORY) position to activate the alarm. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. 96 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The alarm will illuminate. Snap the two halves back together. Locks...
... for the correct orientation of transmitter batteries. 4. Insert the new battery. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Refer to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 5. Press again or...the ignition to the 4 (ON) or the 1 (ACCESSORY) position to activate the alarm. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. 96 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The alarm will illuminate. Snap the two halves back together. Locks...
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... position for the illuminated exit to operate. The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after 25 seconds of illumination. 98 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the... dimmer control is left on with the panel dimmer control, or • any door, power sliding door (if equipped) or the liftgate is open. The battery saver will illuminate.
... position for the illuminated exit to operate. The inside lights will not turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after 25 seconds of illumination. 98 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the... dimmer control is left on with the panel dimmer control, or • any door, power sliding door (if equipped) or the liftgate is open. The battery saver will illuminate.
Owner's Manual
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...properly. Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift Your transaxle is necessary to use the accelerator as necessary. 180 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in the... a qualified service technician. This operation is disconnected or a new battery installed, the strategy must be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. Additionally, whenever the battery is considered normal and will fully update transaxle operation. Driving with...
...properly. Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift Your transaxle is necessary to use the accelerator as necessary. 180 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in the... a qualified service technician. This operation is disconnected or a new battery installed, the strategy must be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. Additionally, whenever the battery is considered normal and will fully update transaxle operation. Driving with...
Owner's Manual
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... optional trailer tow package it comes with heavy duty cooling fans, auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, an auxiliary engine oil cooler (4.2L engine only), heavy duty battery, trailer tow wiring (including fuses and relays to Driving while you tow in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until all weights.... • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is partially prepped for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 188 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... optional trailer tow package it comes with heavy duty cooling fans, auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, an auxiliary engine oil cooler (4.2L engine only), heavy duty battery, trailer tow wiring (including fuses and relays to Driving while you tow in the scheduled maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until all weights.... • Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Driving TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is partially prepped for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 188 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... the flasher may have been activated. 194 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you need to turn them off . Similarly in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-521-4140...uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to the engine when your battery. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this period through the Ford Auto Club by the radio. ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, ...
... the flasher may have been activated. 194 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you need to turn them off . Similarly in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-521-4140...uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to the engine when your battery. After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this period through the Ford Auto Club by the radio. ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, ...
Owner's Manual
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...current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 198 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location ...Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the power distribution box before servicing high current ...
...current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 198 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location ...Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the power distribution box before servicing high current ...
Owner's Manual
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... push-start capability; As 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) Turn the heater fan on both vehicles... to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. This operation is installed, the transmission must relearn...
... push-start capability; As 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) Turn the heater fan on both vehicles... to protect any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. This operation is installed, the transmission must relearn...
Owner's Manual
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Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + 215 Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + 215 Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
Owner's Manual
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...engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Connect the negative (-) cable to be jumped. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Roadside Emergencies 3. Jump starting 1. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts,... moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 216 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + + + - Do not connect the end of the second cable to ...
...engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Connect the negative (-) cable to be jumped. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Roadside Emergencies 3. Jump starting 1. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts,... moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 216 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + + + - Do not connect the end of the second cable to ...
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... that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - + + + + 217 Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting...
... that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - + + + + 217 Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting...
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After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 218 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Roadside Emergencies 3.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 218 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Roadside Emergencies 3.
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle. Set the parking brake and shift to specifications. If your vehicle requires professional service, your engine with the engine running . 235 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check your vehicle: • We highlight do not remove it -yourself items...and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Note: Do not start your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING ...
...your vehicle. Set the parking brake and shift to specifications. If your vehicle requires professional service, your engine with the engine running . 235 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check your vehicle: • We highlight do not remove it -yourself items...and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Note: Do not start your dealership can provide the necessary parts and service. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING ...