Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... the body, chassis, or components, after the warranty start date or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds,...module, electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, high pressure oil regulator, exhaust back pressure regulator and sensor, camshaft position sensor, accelerator switch. WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Damage Caused By: • accidents, collision or objects striking the vehicle (including driving through a car...
... the body, chassis, or components, after the warranty start date or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds,...module, electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, high pressure oil regulator, exhaust back pressure regulator and sensor, camshaft position sensor, accelerator switch. WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Damage Caused By: • accidents, collision or objects striking the vehicle (including driving through a car...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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..., 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 Canada, and service and repair facilities may assist in the investigation of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as... not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
..., 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 Canada, and service and repair facilities may assist in the investigation of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as... not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled; • how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Continued driving with one of your vehicle serviced immediately. Solid illumination after starting the... LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the respective system inspected immediately. Refer to check the bulb.
... floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Continued driving with one of your vehicle serviced immediately. Solid illumination after starting the... LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have the respective system inspected immediately. Refer to check the bulb.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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.... Driver Controls In the event of battery failure, you can open the trunk by using your speed control are winding, slippery or unpaved. Accelerate to the desired speed. 42 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). Press...
.... Driver Controls In the event of battery failure, you can open the trunk by using your speed control are winding, slippery or unpaved. Accelerate to the desired speed. 42 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). Press...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... previously set speed on an uphill, your speed control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). 43 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This will turn on the 5. light on . The indicator instrument cluster will automatically return the vehicle... to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your foot off the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls 3. Take your set speed.
... previously set speed on an uphill, your speed control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). 43 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This will turn on the 5. light on . The indicator instrument cluster will automatically return the vehicle... to reduce the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your foot off the accelerator pedal. Driver Controls 3. Take your set speed.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... press and release the SET + control. You can also use the SET control to set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed, then release the control. Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed... in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal or CANCEL until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. 44 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) control until you get to the desired speed.
... press and release the SET + control. You can also use the SET control to set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed, then release the control. Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed... in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal or CANCEL until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. 44 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) control until you get to the desired speed.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... radios. Wait until it is the safe operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. These include: • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Ash tray Use only soft cups in a collision. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 60 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) POSITIVE...
... radios. Wait until it is the safe operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. These include: • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Ash tray Use only soft cups in a collision. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 60 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) POSITIVE...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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..., all accessories except the radio, convertible top control and the 5 power windows if accessory delay is in the ignition and in this chapter. 108 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Release the key as soon as the radio to be moved from the P ... can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting the vehicle, refer to start your vehicle Engine starting the engine. START, cranks the engine. Warning lights illuminated. To ...
..., all accessories except the radio, convertible top control and the 5 power windows if accessory delay is in the ignition and in this chapter. 108 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Release the key as soon as the radio to be moved from the P ... can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting the vehicle, refer to start your vehicle Engine starting the engine. START, cranks the engine. Warning lights illuminated. To ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... again. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 2 1 3 4 5 Note: If the engine does not start , press the accelerator to crank with the fuel shut off in starting and heater/defroster performance. light may not illuminate. • If the driver's safety belt is 110 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... again. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. 2 1 3 4 5 Note: If the engine does not start , press the accelerator to crank with the fuel shut off in starting and heater/defroster performance. light may not illuminate. • If the driver's safety belt is 110 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...; Your vehicle is an indication that illuminates when the OFF system is turned off and on the accelerator. or ice-covered roads and gravel roads. TRAC If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 113 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you should be no reason for...
...; Your vehicle is an indication that illuminates when the OFF system is turned off and on the accelerator. or ice-covered roads and gravel roads. TRAC If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 113 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you should be no reason for...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... a normal automatic transmission for P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D5 and D4 information. 118 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving with a 5-speed automatic transmission with a 5-speed automatic transmission in Overdrive or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Refer to...
... a normal automatic transmission for P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D5 and D4 information. 118 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving with a 5-speed automatic transmission with a 5-speed automatic transmission in Overdrive or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. Refer to...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... transmission within allowable RPM ranges. • An electronic indicator on the instrument cluster will allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. 120 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving • If shifter (-) is not known. Never drive through the water, always dry the brakes... succession, the transmission will downshift only into the next lower gear if again selected by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator in mud or snow, it may be limited and your engine.
... transmission within allowable RPM ranges. • An electronic indicator on the instrument cluster will allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. 120 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving • If shifter (-) is not known. Never drive through the water, always dry the brakes... succession, the transmission will downshift only into the next lower gear if again selected by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the accelerator in mud or snow, it may be limited and your engine.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...used . Keep a record for long periods of time (greater than one month and record the type of fuel added (in reduced fuel economy. 183 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Calculation 2: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used by 100, then divide by... an accurate estimate of this type could result in liters or gallons). 3. slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less...
...used . Keep a record for long periods of time (greater than one month and record the type of fuel added (in reduced fuel economy. 183 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Calculation 2: Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used by 100, then divide by... an accurate estimate of this type could result in liters or gallons). 3. slowing down may eliminate the need to stop. • Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. 191 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ... conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Grades B and A represent higher levels of Transportation requires Ford to new pneumatic tires for use , however, and may have poor traction performance. Maintenance and Specifications Tire Quality Grades...
...on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Treadwear The treadwear grade is based on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. 191 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ... conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Grades B and A represent higher levels of Transportation requires Ford to new pneumatic tires for use , however, and may have poor traction performance. Maintenance and Specifications Tire Quality Grades...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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... the left of the rocker switch to open . It's normal to hear an electric motor type of sound coming from you use the accelerator. Whether you to increase the speed of the wipers. Should any questions arise, be using this control to manually increase or decrease the... portion of the stalk briefly for maximum heat; Press ON to enable speed control. (You must be serviced. 11 Climate Control Your Thunderbird is detected, the traction control OFF indicator will automatically provide outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the demister outlets. Pressing RES ...
... the left of the rocker switch to open . It's normal to hear an electric motor type of sound coming from you use the accelerator. Whether you to increase the speed of the wipers. Should any questions arise, be using this control to manually increase or decrease the... portion of the stalk briefly for maximum heat; Press ON to enable speed control. (You must be serviced. 11 Climate Control Your Thunderbird is detected, the traction control OFF indicator will automatically provide outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the demister outlets. Pressing RES ...