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... 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with bearings). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake...
... 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with bearings). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake...
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... brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace...
... brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace...
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... necessary to have some items maintained more frequently. SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or...fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter Scheduled Maintenance 43 Special Operating Conditions &...
... necessary to have some items maintained more frequently. SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or...fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter Scheduled Maintenance 43 Special Operating Conditions &...
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..., replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450 and 550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter As required Replace cabin air filter Off-road operation Every 15,000 miles...) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450 and 550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints As required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage...
..., replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450 and 550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter As required Replace cabin air filter Off-road operation Every 15,000 miles...) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450 and 550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints As required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage...
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... result in PARK on a level surface prior to installing or removing the top. The removable top is biased to the rear of approximately 50 to 60 km (30 to see the CD Rom included with the help of the vehicle, refer to the fully open position. Your vehicle must be turned... of the removable top. Before installing the removable top, unsnap and properly store the convertible top boot. Remove the protective cover from the cart. 54 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... result in PARK on a level surface prior to installing or removing the top. The removable top is biased to the rear of approximately 50 to 60 km (30 to see the CD Rom included with the help of the vehicle, refer to the fully open position. Your vehicle must be turned... of the removable top. Before installing the removable top, unsnap and properly store the convertible top boot. Remove the protective cover from the cart. 54 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... after a distance of the top by two or three turns. Using the mounting key, finish tightening the screws at the front of approximately 50 to 60 km (30 to 40 miles). 56 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... after a distance of the top by two or three turns. Using the mounting key, finish tightening the screws at the front of approximately 50 to 60 km (30 to 40 miles). 56 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... injure you in the cupholder. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to the road. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 60 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) These include: • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Ash tray Use only soft cups in a collision...
... injure you in the cupholder. Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to the road. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 60 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) These include: • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Ash tray Use only soft cups in a collision...
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... occur 4 times more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are 40 times more likely to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in an accident. "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" "I ... younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below. 83 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Not a good idea. Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."I 'd rather be ...
... occur 4 times more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are 40 times more likely to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in an accident. "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" "I ... younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below. 83 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Not a good idea. Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given..."I 'd rather be ...
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... step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on the parklamps, turn off . (Approximately 1-2 minutes.) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2. Seating and Safety Restraints One time disable Any... switch to be repeated. 3. To reduce the risk of the safety belt warning light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. 84 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Within seven seconds of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature ...
... step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on the parklamps, turn off . (Approximately 1-2 minutes.) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2. Seating and Safety Restraints One time disable Any... switch to be repeated. 3. To reduce the risk of the safety belt warning light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. 84 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Within seven seconds of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt Minder feature ...
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...the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in the automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use of the child. If you do not install and use by children up... for use the safety seat properly, the child may be used for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint, and to provide upper torso restraint for the size and weight of ... • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in this chapter. 100 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For more information on top tether straps...
...the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in the automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use of the child. If you do not install and use by children up... for use the safety seat properly, the child may be used for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint, and to provide upper torso restraint for the size and weight of ... • Place seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in this chapter. 100 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For more information on top tether straps...
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... connect to two anchors at specific seating positions in a child restraint, and to provide upper torso restraint for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in your vehicle. 106 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Top tether anchors can be used for children up to 36 kg (80...
... connect to two anchors at specific seating positions in a child restraint, and to provide upper torso restraint for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in your vehicle. 106 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Top tether anchors can be used for children up to 36 kg (80...
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...• lock-out assistance • limited fuel delivery • towing of the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement). Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 125 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In Canada, the.... Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on : • coverage ...
...• lock-out assistance • limited fuel delivery • towing of the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement). Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 125 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In Canada, the.... Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on : • coverage ...
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... The concentration and level of "cold fill range" level in a responsible manner. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 172 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle was factory-filled with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester...
... The concentration and level of "cold fill range" level in a responsible manner. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 172 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle was factory-filled with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester...
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... will provide adequate freeze protection. Fill your engine could overheat and become damaged. If you drive in this section. symbol will illuminate. 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Used engine coolant should know about fail-safe cooling ...to fall below 40% coolant. Follow your vehicle will illuminate. Severe climates If you drive in this section. At a level over 60%, your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in extremely hot climates, it may result. Do not allow the coolant ...
... will provide adequate freeze protection. Fill your engine could overheat and become damaged. If you drive in this section. symbol will illuminate. 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Used engine coolant should know about fail-safe cooling ...to fall below 40% coolant. Follow your vehicle will illuminate. Severe climates If you drive in this section. At a level over 60%, your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in extremely hot climates, it may result. Do not allow the coolant ...
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Rear mm (in) 4732mm (186.3 in) 1829mm (72.0 in) 1323 mm (52.1 in) 2722 mm (107.2 in) 1537 mm (60.5 in) 1529 mm (60.2 in) 4 1 209 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front (5) Track - Maintenance and Specifications VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track -
Rear mm (in) 4732mm (186.3 in) 1829mm (72.0 in) 1323 mm (52.1 in) 2722 mm (107.2 in) 1537 mm (60.5 in) 1529 mm (60.2 in) 4 1 209 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front (5) Track - Maintenance and Specifications VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track -
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...60,000 km (36,000 miles) (whichever occurs first). Not all accessories are available for all models. Exterior style Bug shields Deflectors Exterior trim kits Front end covers Grille inserts Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 214 2004 Thunderbird...Not all accessories are available for all models. Accessories Accessories GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your new vehicle limited ...
...60,000 km (36,000 miles) (whichever occurs first). Not all accessories are available for all models. Exterior style Bug shields Deflectors Exterior trim kits Front end covers Grille inserts Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 214 2004 Thunderbird...Not all accessories are available for all models. Accessories Accessories GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your new vehicle limited ...
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... ...207-208 lubricant specifications ..207-208 parking ...112 shift interlock ...114 Break-in period ...5 Bulbs ...30 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...205 Cell phone use ...60 Certification Label ...210 Changing a tire ...136 Child safety restraints ...97 child safety belts ...97 Child safety seats ...100 attaching with tether straps ..104 in front... seat ...101 in rear seat ...101 LATCH ...106 Cigar lighter Power Point ...39 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...159 instrument panel ...161 interior ...162 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... ...207-208 lubricant specifications ..207-208 parking ...112 shift interlock ...114 Break-in period ...5 Bulbs ...30 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...205 Cell phone use ...60 Certification Label ...210 Changing a tire ...136 Child safety restraints ...97 child safety belts ...97 Child safety seats ...100 attaching with tether straps ..104 in front... seat ...101 in rear seat ...101 LATCH ...106 Cigar lighter Power Point ...39 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...159 instrument panel ...161 interior ...162 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... for your vehicle ...163 Ford Extended Service Plan ...151 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index interior trim ...161 plastic parts ...160 washing ...158 waxing ...158 wheels ...159 wiper blades ...160 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...22 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...18 Console ...60 Controls power seat ...74 steering column... lubrication specifications ...207-208 refill capacities ...205 service points ...166 Engine block heater ...110 Engine oil ...167 checking and adding ...167 dipstick ...167 217 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... for your vehicle ...163 Ford Extended Service Plan ...151 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index interior trim ...161 plastic parts ...160 washing ...158 waxing ...158 wheels ...159 wiper blades ...160 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...22 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...18 Console ...60 Controls power seat ...74 steering column... lubrication specifications ...207-208 refill capacities ...205 service points ...166 Engine block heater ...110 Engine oil ...167 checking and adding ...167 dipstick ...167 217 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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Index filter, specifications ...169, 204 recommendations ...169 refill capacities ...205 specifications ...207-208 Exhaust fumes ...111 F Fail safe cooling ...176 Floor mats ...60 Fluid capacities ...205 Fuel ...177 calculating fuel economy ...182 cap ...179 capacity ...205 choosing the right fuel ...180 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates...testing ...186 Instrument panel cleaning ...161 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...28 J Jack ...136 positioning ...136 storage ...136 Jump-starting your vehicle ...142 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Index filter, specifications ...169, 204 recommendations ...169 refill capacities ...205 specifications ...207-208 Exhaust fumes ...111 F Fail safe cooling ...176 Floor mats ...60 Fluid capacities ...205 Fuel ...177 calculating fuel economy ...182 cap ...179 capacity ...205 choosing the right fuel ...180 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates...testing ...186 Instrument panel cleaning ...161 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...28 J Jack ...136 positioning ...136 storage ...136 Jump-starting your vehicle ...142 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)