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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 rights reserved. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 Reproduction by any means, electronic or...
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 rights reserved. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 Reproduction by any means, electronic or...
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...understand about your vehicle by reading this Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. collision when parking). The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause...WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. For more you will automatically cut off the fuel supply to pass on acquiring your particular vehicle. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Freestar (...
...understand about your vehicle by reading this Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. collision when parking). The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause...WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. For more you will automatically cut off the fuel supply to pass on acquiring your particular vehicle. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Freestar (...
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... speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to others, your new vehicle at the same speed for more information 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 lubrication... materials are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. See Engine oil in protecting the environment. Information in this respect is imperative that you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible...
... speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to others, your new vehicle at the same speed for more information 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 lubrication... materials are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. See Engine oil in protecting the environment. Information in this respect is imperative that you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible...
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...and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of what is covered and what is not...direct connection to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to your vehicle when ... the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of what is covered and what is not...direct connection to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to your vehicle when ... the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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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)
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Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to cause extensive repairs. Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES ... which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle's functions. A warning light may become serious enough to check the bulb.
Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to cause extensive repairs. Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES ... which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle's functions. A warning light may become serious enough to check the bulb.
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... significant decrease in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. A chime will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is functional, it ...will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is turned ...
... significant decrease in the Maintenance and Specification chapter. A chime will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is functional, it ...will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is turned ...
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... safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is running or hot. 12 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. • Without Message Center • With...
... safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is running or hot. 12 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. • Without Message Center • With...
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If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. The temperature display in the overhead console (if equipped) will be changed. • With Message Center Refer to English. 16 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Stop the vehicle as ...soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. •...
If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. The temperature display in the overhead console (if equipped) will be changed. • With Message Center Refer to English. 16 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Stop the vehicle as ...soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. •...
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... and trip odometer display. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the ON position). Refer to metric. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in motion or on a grade. The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is ... seconds this will change the units. • With Message Center To reset, press and hold the message center RESET button for more information. 17 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may vary slightly...
... and trip odometer display. Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the ON position). Refer to metric. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in motion or on a grade. The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is ... seconds this will change the units. • With Message Center To reset, press and hold the message center RESET button for more information. 17 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may vary slightly...
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... Warning returns after 10 minutes Check traction control (if equipped) Park brake set Check brake system Reduce engine power Stop engine safely Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition key is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver...
... Warning returns after 10 minutes Check traction control (if equipped) Park brake set Check brake system Reduce engine power Stop engine safely Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition key is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver...
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...soon as possible. CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. The center high-mount brakelamp is overheating. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. If this warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Driver Controls LIFTGATE AJAR. Indicates the transmission is not monitored. ...brake is burned out. PARK BRAKE SET. If the warning stays on or continues to Transmission fluid in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the braking system is not operating properly. STOP...
...soon as possible. CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. The center high-mount brakelamp is overheating. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine. If this warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Driver Controls LIFTGATE AJAR. Indicates the transmission is not monitored. ...brake is burned out. PARK BRAKE SET. If the warning stays on or continues to Transmission fluid in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the braking system is not operating properly. STOP...
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...is required whenever indicated by the message center. Check the fuel filler cap for 2 seconds to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 83 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) WASHER FLUID LOW. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications ...Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Refer to display "OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW". 3. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. CHECK TIRES. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. Displayed when the turn signal is ...
...is required whenever indicated by the message center. Check the fuel filler cap for 2 seconds to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 83 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) WASHER FLUID LOW. Refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and specifications ...Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Refer to display "OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW". 3. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. CHECK TIRES. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. Displayed when the turn signal is ...
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... SecuriLock system, the indicator will glow for service. SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is designed to prevent the engine from the 4 (ON) position to the 4 (ON) position. Refer to indicate normal system functionality. If a problem occurs with ... theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position. If this chapter. 104 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) An authorized Ford dealer can do it yourself. Turn the ignition key from being started unless a coded key programmed to the...
... SecuriLock system, the indicator will glow for service. SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is designed to prevent the engine from the 4 (ON) position to the 4 (ON) position. Refer to indicate normal system functionality. If a problem occurs with ... theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position. If this chapter. 104 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) An authorized Ford dealer can do it yourself. Turn the ignition key from being started unless a coded key programmed to the...
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... of eight keys can be coded to the key when starting the engine. If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must be used. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. 105 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ... your keys are lost or stolen, you may want to store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to an authorized Ford dealer or a locksmith. If any of the wrong coded key may prevent the vehicle from starting: • Large metallic objects. • Electronic devices ...
... of eight keys can be coded to the key when starting the engine. If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must be used. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. 105 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ... your keys are lost or stolen, you may want to store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to an authorized Ford dealer or a locksmith. If any of the wrong coded key may prevent the vehicle from starting: • Large metallic objects. • Electronic devices ...
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...read and understand the entire procedure before you may repeat Steps 1 through 5. If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for at least three seconds but no more than ten seconds]. 2. This step will program your dealership ... key(s), repeat this procedure from the ignition. 3. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your new key to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 106 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn ignition from the 4 (ON) 1 position back to the 3 (OFF) position in...
...read and understand the entire procedure before you may repeat Steps 1 through 5. If successful, the new coded key(s) will start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for at least three seconds but no more than ten seconds]. 2. This step will program your dealership ... key(s), repeat this procedure from the ignition. 3. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your new key to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 106 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn ignition from the 4 (ON) 1 position back to the 3 (OFF) position in...
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...the vehicle is equipped with a recline function to lock, then release the number 3 strap. 4. Tailgate function The 3rd row seat is parked and engine turned off. Pull up on the head restraints to the mini-buckle on the left side of a collision. If the center lap/shoulder belt ...is latched to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the center of the vehicle rearward. 129 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Seating and Safety ...
...the vehicle is equipped with a recline function to lock, then release the number 3 strap. 4. Tailgate function The 3rd row seat is parked and engine turned off. Pull up on the head restraints to the mini-buckle on the left side of a collision. If the center lap/shoulder belt ...is latched to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the center of the vehicle rearward. 129 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Seating and Safety ...
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...deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating one time disable. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder are unbuckled To reduce the risk of injury, do not buckle the ...other position as this will be turned on for three seconds. 143 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints One time disable If at any time the driver/...
...deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activating one time disable. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder are unbuckled To reduce the risk of injury, do not buckle the ...other position as this will be turned on for three seconds. 143 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints One time disable If at any time the driver/...
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.... ON, all electrical circuits operational. START, cranks the engine. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting the engine. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . Warning lights illuminated. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 171 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
.... ON, all electrical circuits operational. START, cranks the engine. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting the engine. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting . Warning lights illuminated. Driving Driving STARTING Positions of fire or other damage. 171 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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...ground cover. Always open the garage door before you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle immediately. If you start a fire. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. For more instructions. Make sure the...belts. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes can start the engine. Make sure all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Make sure the gearshift is set. 172 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See Guarding against...
...ground cover. Always open the garage door before you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle immediately. If you start a fire. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle, have the vehicle checked. For more instructions. Make sure the...belts. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes can start the engine. Make sure all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Make sure the gearshift is set. 172 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) See Guarding against...