Owner's Manual
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... system inspected immediately. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring 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) Refer...
... system inspected immediately. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring 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) Refer...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition is turned to the ON position. A significant decrease in braking performance may cause the Check engine warning light to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Air bag readiness: If this...
... ignition is turned to the ON position. A significant decrease in braking performance may cause the Check engine warning light to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Air bag readiness: If this...
Owner's Manual
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...light remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, 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) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is not charging properly....
...light remains on, have the system serviced immediately. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, 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) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is not charging properly....
Owner's Manual
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..., contact your dealer as soon as possible. If the warning stays on after the park brake is set. Displayed when the turn off the engine and let it cool. For further information, refer to Traction control in a low gear at least one is burned out. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. This... may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to come on or continues to Transmission fluid in the Lights chapter. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer for service as soon...
..., contact your dealer as soon as possible. If the warning stays on after the park brake is set. Displayed when the turn off the engine and let it cool. For further information, refer to Traction control in a low gear at least one is burned out. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. This... may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to come on or continues to Transmission fluid in the Lights chapter. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer for service as soon...
Owner's Manual
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...cycle. The BeltMinder feature will re-enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for three seconds. 143 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features can be completed within ...50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off .) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will terminate the process. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. For the seating position being disabled, ...
...cycle. The BeltMinder feature will re-enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for three seconds. 143 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The driver and front passenger BeltMinder features can be completed within ...50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off .) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will terminate the process. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. For the seating position being disabled, ...
Owner's Manual
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... meets all electrical circuits operational. For more information on starting is not 5 running. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to start your vehicle Engine starting the vehicle, refer to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal... the steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 171 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To avoid unwanted vehicle...
... meets all electrical circuits operational. For more information on starting is not 5 running. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to start your vehicle Engine starting the vehicle, refer to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal... the steering wheel. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to Starting the engine in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 171 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To avoid unwanted vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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If a light fails to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. light may not illuminate. 173 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Driving • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts.
If a light fails to 5 (START). 4 3 5 2 1 Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. light may not illuminate. 173 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Driving • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts.
Owner's Manual
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...does not function when the vehicle is detected in the AdvanceTrac system, the TRAC OFF indicator light in R (Reverse). If a failure is traveling in the instrument cluster will experience better overall... have CHECK ADVANCETRAC shown in this chapter) The AdvanceTrac system automatically turns on when the engine is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off the ... of ice • Changing lanes on . Driving conditions which may be beneficial so the wheels 177 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When driving conditions permit, you are...
...does not function when the vehicle is detected in the AdvanceTrac system, the TRAC OFF indicator light in R (Reverse). If a failure is traveling in the instrument cluster will experience better overall... have CHECK ADVANCETRAC shown in this chapter) The AdvanceTrac system automatically turns on when the engine is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off the ... of ice • Changing lanes on . Driving conditions which may be beneficial so the wheels 177 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When driving conditions permit, you are...
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... obstacle. If the AdvaceTrac system is activated for an extended period of time, the brake portion of the vehicle • The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate • If your foot is not on the brake pedal, you may experience the following: • A rumble or grinding noise ... risk of loss of severe personal injury or property damage. the resulting changes to lose engine power while driving in any road conditions can cause you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your vehicle's suspension...
... obstacle. If the AdvaceTrac system is activated for an extended period of time, the brake portion of the vehicle • The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate • If your foot is not on the brake pedal, you may experience the following: • A rumble or grinding noise ... risk of loss of severe personal injury or property damage. the resulting changes to lose engine power while driving in any road conditions can cause you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 178 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your vehicle's suspension...
Owner's Manual
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... SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to the transmission may include reduced performance or a false activation. 182 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To help to free your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it .... If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your stuck vehicle. Press lightly on a flat surface at high speeds; Driving 1 (First) • Transaxle operates in first gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between...
... SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to the transmission may include reduced performance or a false activation. 182 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To help to free your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it .... If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your stuck vehicle. Press lightly on a flat surface at high speeds; Driving 1 (First) • Transaxle operates in first gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between...
Owner's Manual
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... switch allows the driver to disable or enable the system. If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is in R (Reverse). Wet brakes do not clean the sensors with the following terms for determining 184 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the...performance. Never drive through deep water where the transmission vent tube is not known. Driving through water that is disabled. Properly loading your engine. The OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for cars). If your vehicle sustains ...
... switch allows the driver to disable or enable the system. If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS is in R (Reverse). Wet brakes do not clean the sensors with the following terms for determining 184 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the...performance. Never drive through deep water where the transmission vent tube is not known. Driving through water that is disabled. Properly loading your engine. The OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for cars). If your vehicle sustains ...
Owner's Manual
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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) Follow these guidelines to Driving while you tow in this chapter for... maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until all weights are within your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to isolate the vehicle lighting circuitry from the trailer lighting) and a kit (in a cardboard box) that includes an adapter wiring harness that contains the...
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) Follow these guidelines to Driving while you tow in this chapter for... maintenance guide. • Do not tow a trailer until all weights are within your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to isolate the vehicle lighting circuitry from the trailer lighting) and a kit (in a cardboard box) that includes an adapter wiring harness that contains the...
Owner's Manual
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..., as long as you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to the battery terminals. You can cause personal injury. When...content). Do not overfill the battery cells. Always provide proper ventilation. 241 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BATTERY...not use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your battery has a cover/shield, make certain ...to only fill the battery cells with a wire brush. If your engine application. Keep the electrolyte level in high temperature climates, check the ...
..., as long as you do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to the battery terminals. You can cause personal injury. When...content). Do not overfill the battery cells. Always provide proper ventilation. 241 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BATTERY...not use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your battery has a cover/shield, make certain ...to only fill the battery cells with a wire brush. If your engine application. Keep the electrolyte level in high temperature climates, check the ...
Owner's Manual
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... hesitation driveability problems, try a different brand of 87. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Studies indicate that these problems to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your fuel may cause these additives can damage critical...octane ratings of the recommended octane rating. It can cause your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. 251 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Repairs to the fuel system.
... hesitation driveability problems, try a different brand of 87. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Studies indicate that these problems to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your fuel may cause these additives can damage critical...octane ratings of the recommended octane rating. It can cause your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. 251 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Repairs to the fuel system.
Owner's Manual
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... light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that monitors the engine's emission control system. Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are essential to its emissions system. The OBD-II system also assists the 256 2004 Freestar...
... light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that monitors the engine's emission control system. Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are essential to its emissions system. The OBD-II system also assists the 256 2004 Freestar...
Owner's Manual
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... minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on , have been securely tightened. Temporary malfunctions may not pass the I /M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of the on -board diagnostics system is complete. 257 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The vehicle...
... minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on , have been securely tightened. Temporary malfunctions may not pass the I /M testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of the on -board diagnostics system is complete. 257 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... models. Exterior style Bug shields Deflectors Front end covers Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Interior style Cell phone holders Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 287 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In... addition, each accessory is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products for your dealer for all models. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your new ...
... models. Exterior style Bug shields Deflectors Front end covers Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Interior style Cell phone holders Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 287 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In... addition, each accessory is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessory products for your dealer for all models. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your new ...
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance-free ...241 replacement, specifications ...277 servicing ...241 BeltMinder ...140 Brakes ...175 anti-lock ...175 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...175 fluid, checking and adding ...258 fluid, refill capacities ...278 fluid, specifications ...279, 281 lubricant specifications ..279, 281 parking ...176 shift... in rear seat ...161 tether anchorage hardware ...164 Cigar lighter Power Point ...64 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...230 instrument panel ...232 interior ...232 interior trim ...232 289 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... maintenance-free ...241 replacement, specifications ...277 servicing ...241 BeltMinder ...140 Brakes ...175 anti-lock ...175 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...175 fluid, checking and adding ...258 fluid, refill capacities ...278 fluid, specifications ...279, 281 lubricant specifications ..279, 281 parking ...176 shift... in rear seat ...161 tether anchorage hardware ...164 Cigar lighter Power Point ...64 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...230 instrument panel ...232 interior ...232 interior trim ...232 289 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...47-49 replacing bulbs ...49-53 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...47 Liftgate ...85, 89, 95 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...175 Load limits ...184 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ...... ...100 292 side view mirrors (power) ...67 Motorcraft parts ...252, 277 O Octane rating ...251 Oil (see Engine oil) ...238 Overdrive ...180 P Parking brake ...176 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...277 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...... ...195 Remote entry system ...94 illuminated entry ...45, 97-98 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...47-49 replacing bulbs ...49-53 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...47 Liftgate ...85, 89, 95 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...175 Load limits ...184 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ...... ...100 292 side view mirrors (power) ...67 Motorcraft parts ...252, 277 O Octane rating ...251 Oil (see Engine oil) ...238 Overdrive ...180 P Parking brake ...176 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...277 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...... ...195 Remote entry system ...94 illuminated entry ...45, 97-98 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... and seat latches for operation. parking brake for more information. cooling system fluid level and coolant strength. clutch fluid level, if equipped. engine oil fluid level. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 5,000 Miles: ❑ Adjust clutch by lifting pedal.... spare tire is tight (see Owner's Guide). tires for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and clean body and ...
... and seat latches for operation. parking brake for more information. cooling system fluid level and coolant strength. clutch fluid level, if equipped. engine oil fluid level. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at 5,000 Miles: ❑ Adjust clutch by lifting pedal.... spare tire is tight (see Owner's Guide). tires for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function of all interior and exterior lights. and lubricate all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and clean body and ...