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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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... chapter). If the light remains on while driving, the tire pressure should be checked, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Instrument Cluster Traction Control or AdvanceTrac active (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control is disengaged. 13 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...): Illuminates when the Traction Control has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). Refer to Low tire warning in the fuel tank is engaged. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Low...
... chapter). If the light remains on while driving, the tire pressure should be checked, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. Instrument Cluster Traction Control or AdvanceTrac active (if equipped): Illuminates when the Traction Control is disengaged. 13 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...): Illuminates when the Traction Control has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). Refer to Low tire warning in the fuel tank is engaged. Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Low...
Owner's Manual
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...status (hold to reset to possible problems or malfunctions in XX% 2. Charging system 3. Doors and liftgate status 6. Brake fluid level 5. Tire inflation status 9. The message center will cycle the display to cycle through each of a multiple warning situation, the message center will display... messages that have been reset are no more warning messages. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 80 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...status (hold to reset to possible problems or malfunctions in XX% 2. Charging system 3. Doors and liftgate status 6. Brake fluid level 5. Tire inflation status 9. The message center will cycle the display to cycle through each of a multiple warning situation, the message center will display... messages that have been reset are no more warning messages. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the reset. • They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed. 80 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...side door is turned from OFF to ON Check left park lamp Check right park lamp Check left headlamp Check fuel cap Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp Washer fluid low Check right turn lamp Change oil soon Check brake lamps Check tires Warning returns upon another event Turn signal on... reminder DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver's rear door is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar...
...side door is turned from OFF to ON Check left park lamp Check right park lamp Check left headlamp Check fuel cap Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp Washer fluid low Check right turn lamp Change oil soon Check brake lamps Check tires Warning returns upon another event Turn signal on... reminder DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver's rear door is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar...
Owner's Manual
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... SETUP control to 100% after each oil change is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. CHECK TIRES. Refer to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 83 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER. CHANGE OIL SOON. Press and hold... the RESET control for proper installation. Check the fuel filler cap for 2 seconds to Fuel filler cap in one quarter full...
... SETUP control to 100% after each oil change is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. CHECK TIRES. Refer to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 83 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER. CHANGE OIL SOON. Press and hold... the RESET control for proper installation. Check the fuel filler cap for 2 seconds to Fuel filler cap in one quarter full...
Owner's Manual
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...an indication that at least some of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system self-check. Do not alter or modify your vehicle increasing the risk of the system will shut down...condition and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. You may notice a slight movement of the tires have cooled down to allow the brakes to apply higher brake forces. A limited AdvanceTrac ...; If your foot is on the brake pedal, you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Some drivers may also hear a whoosh of...
...an indication that at least some of the brake pedal when the AdvanceTrac performs a system self-check. Do not alter or modify your vehicle increasing the risk of the system will shut down...condition and will enhance momentum through the obstacle. You may notice a slight movement of the tires have cooled down to allow the brakes to apply higher brake forces. A limited AdvanceTrac ...; If your foot is on the brake pedal, you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Some drivers may also hear a whoosh of...
Owner's Manual
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...wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components •... improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander/pull. If you can steer the vehicle manually, but it to N (Neutral). 3 2 1 4 5 179 2004 Freestar...: 1. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort.
...wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components •... improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander/pull. If you can steer the vehicle manually, but it to N (Neutral). 3 2 1 4 5 179 2004 Freestar...: 1. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for more effort.
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... until they click (do not use power tools on the luggage back panel and turning the wing screw clockwise. Wagon only: 1. Check that the flat tire is properly secured. 211 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Cargo van only: 1. You will hear an audible click when... the tire is properly secured. 4. Pass the cable retainer through center of the vinyl mat in the center floor area in personal injury...
... until they click (do not use power tools on the luggage back panel and turning the wing screw clockwise. Wagon only: 1. Check that the flat tire is properly secured. 211 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Cargo van only: 1. You will hear an audible click when... the tire is properly secured. 4. Pass the cable retainer through center of the vinyl mat in the center floor area in personal injury...
Owner's Manual
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... one -quarter turn to be raised. Cargo van only: Raise the tire by turning the lug nut wrench clockwise until the hex nut ratchets. 212 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check that the flat tire is to locked position. Pull on the cable to pass the tie... through the center of the cable. 3. Roadside Emergencies 4. Make sure to align the components at the end of the tire. This allows ...
... one -quarter turn to be raised. Cargo van only: Raise the tire by turning the lug nut wrench clockwise until the hex nut ratchets. 212 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check that the flat tire is to locked position. Pull on the cable to pass the tie... through the center of the cable. 3. Roadside Emergencies 4. Make sure to align the components at the end of the tire. This allows ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Installing wheels without correct metal-to push or pull, then turn the jack handle increases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips when the tire is properly tightened. Check that contacts the wheel. Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N•m 1⁄2 x 20 100 136 *... contact at 500 miles (800 km) after any time that the spare tire is in motion, resulting in failure of the winch cable and loss of your earliest convenience. 4. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Bolt size 213 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
.... Installing wheels without correct metal-to push or pull, then turn the jack handle increases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips when the tire is properly tightened. Check that contacts the wheel. Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N•m 1⁄2 x 20 100 136 *... contact at 500 miles (800 km) after any time that the spare tire is in motion, resulting in failure of the winch cable and loss of your earliest convenience. 4. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Bolt size 213 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... change in this tire is established for a tire that is not a substitute for manually checking tires regularly for this chapter. Grades B and A represent higher levels of the following • Tire rotation • One or more tires (note: tire pressures are often adjusted during oil change service) • Inflating a low tire will clear the light. 262 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide...
... change in this tire is established for a tire that is not a substitute for manually checking tires regularly for this chapter. Grades B and A represent higher levels of the following • Tire rotation • One or more tires (note: tire pressures are often adjusted during oil change service) • Inflating a low tire will clear the light. 262 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide...
Owner's Manual
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... press and hold the button for at least 0.5 mile (0.8 km) at speeds greater than 10 miles. 263 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Once "TIRE RESET" or "CHECK TIRE AND RESET" is displayed. Speed ranges: • Low 25-42 mph (40-68 km/h) • Medium...conditions: • Uneven tread wear. • Driving on the message center until "TIRE RESET" or "CHECK TIRE AND RESET" is displayed in the odometer display window. However, the system will become functional in each of tire pressure. • Vehicle speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), greater than 70...
... press and hold the button for at least 0.5 mile (0.8 km) at speeds greater than 10 miles. 263 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Once "TIRE RESET" or "CHECK TIRE AND RESET" is displayed. Speed ranges: • Low 25-42 mph (40-68 km/h) • Medium...conditions: • Uneven tread wear. • Driving on the message center until "TIRE RESET" or "CHECK TIRE AND RESET" is displayed in the odometer display window. However, the system will become functional in each of tire pressure. • Vehicle speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), greater than 70...
Owner's Manual
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...be different than a stick type tire pressure gauge. 269 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in millimeters from sidewall edge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, .... 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the important maintenance items: Tire inflation pressure Use a tire gauge to sidewall edge. Numbers of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than this example. 1. Ford recommends the use of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall. 4.
...be different than a stick type tire pressure gauge. 269 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) R: Indicates a "radial" type tire. 5. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in millimeters from sidewall edge to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare, .... 2. 145: Indicates the nominal width of the important maintenance items: Tire inflation pressure Use a tire gauge to sidewall edge. Numbers of a digital or dial type tire pressure gauge rather than this example. 1. Ford recommends the use of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall. 4.
Owner's Manual
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... to the proper pressure which can be found on the B pillar or the driver's door for the recommended spare tire pressure. 270 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check your tire gauge. 4. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be flat! Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when...
... to the proper pressure which can be found on the B pillar or the driver's door for the recommended spare tire pressure. 270 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check your tire gauge. 4. A hot tire at or below recommended cold inflation pressure could be flat! Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when...
Owner's Manual
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... Tire rotation Rotating your tires and should also be balanced periodically. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 271 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check...tires. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Visually inspect the tires to your tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire...
... Tire rotation Rotating your tires and should also be balanced periodically. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 271 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check...tires. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may be corrected by a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Visually inspect the tires to your tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for and ... wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: After having your tires periodically. Visually check your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can reduce the ability of tire damage. 273 2004 Freestar (win) Owners...
...vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for and ... wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Note: After having your tires periodically. Visually check your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can reduce the ability of tire damage. 273 2004 Freestar (win) Owners...
Owner's Manual
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... ...175 Load limits ...184 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ...92 doors ...91 Low tire warning ...15, 262 Lubricant specifications ...279, 281 Luggage rack ...89 Lumbar support, seats ...111 M... Message center ...76-77 english/metric button ...79 system check button ...80 warning messages ...80 Mirrors ...56, 66 automatic dimming rearview mirror ...66... liftgate ...85, 95 Power mirrors ...67 Power Point Cigar lighter ...64 Power steering ...179 fluid, checking and adding ...258 fluid, refill capacity ...278 fluid, specifications ...279, 281 Power Windows ...65 R...
... ...175 Load limits ...184 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ...92 doors ...91 Low tire warning ...15, 262 Lubricant specifications ...279, 281 Luggage rack ...89 Lumbar support, seats ...111 M... Message center ...76-77 english/metric button ...79 system check button ...80 warning messages ...80 Mirrors ...56, 66 automatic dimming rearview mirror ...66... liftgate ...85, 95 Power mirrors ...67 Power Point Cigar lighter ...64 Power steering ...179 fluid, checking and adding ...258 fluid, refill capacity ...278 fluid, specifications ...279, 281 Power Windows ...65 R...
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...T Tilt steering wheel ...55 Tire warning ...262 Tires ...260-262, 264 alignment ...271 care ...269 changing ...203, 205, 208, 213 checking the pressure ...269 label ......269 replacing ...274 rotating ...271 safety practices ...275 sidewall information ...265 snow tires and chains ...276 spare tire ...204 terminology ...264 tire grades ...261 treadwear ...261, 273 Towing ...188 recreational towing ...192 trailer towing ...188 wrecker ...219 Transaxle automatic operation ...179 fluid, refill capacities ...278 lubricant specifications ...281 293 2004 Freestar...
...T Tilt steering wheel ...55 Tire warning ...262 Tires ...260-262, 264 alignment ...271 care ...269 changing ...203, 205, 208, 213 checking the pressure ...269 label ......269 replacing ...274 rotating ...271 safety practices ...275 sidewall information ...265 snow tires and chains ...276 spare tire ...204 terminology ...264 tire grades ...261 treadwear ...261, 273 Towing ...188 recreational towing ...192 trailer towing ...188 wrecker ...219 Transaxle automatic operation ...179 fluid, refill capacities ...278 lubricant specifications ...281 293 2004 Freestar...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. and clean body and door drain holes. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for more information. air pressure in spare tire. engine oil fluid level. Check at the designated time intervals. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. clutch fluid level, if...
... lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. and clean body and door drain holes. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for more information. air pressure in spare tire. engine oil fluid level. Check at the designated time intervals. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. clutch fluid level, if...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... services, consider Quality Care Auto Service at your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealership is a great way to help them . Get the most from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your vehicle. Maintenance parts installed ...at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership carry a nationwide, 12 months, 12,000 mile parts and labor...
... services, consider Quality Care Auto Service at your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury Dealership is a great way to help them . Get the most from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your vehicle. Maintenance parts installed ...at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership carry a nationwide, 12 months, 12,000 mile parts and labor...