Owner's Manual
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... translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Tire Information Part numbers Refill...
... translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 3 Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Low tire warning system Tire Information Part numbers Refill...
Owner's Manual
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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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Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is high. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is not charging properly. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the ... 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) Check transaxle: Illuminates when a transaxle problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. Refer to...
Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is high. Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is not charging properly. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the ... 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) Check transaxle: Illuminates when a transaxle problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. Refer to...
Owner's Manual
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... can be activated by rotating the thumbwheel to the first left to left detent position (as denoted by the half filled circle above). 45 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during ... the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel. • Rotate the thumbwheel from right to dim the instrument panel. Battery saver The battery saver will extend the time-out period for courtesy lamps to deactivate. Lights Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release...
... can be activated by rotating the thumbwheel to the first left to left detent position (as denoted by the half filled circle above). 45 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during ... the thumbwheel from left to right to brighten the instrument panel. • Rotate the thumbwheel from right to dim the instrument panel. Battery saver The battery saver will extend the time-out period for courtesy lamps to deactivate. Lights Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release...
Owner's Manual
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... steps to Fuses and relays in the OFF position 8. Push the PSD control on to the Child safety locks section in this chapter. 62 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Wait five (5) seconds and close the door by using the inside door handle... is left opened for thirty (30) seconds. Repeat steps 1-6 above conditions has occurred, perform the following conditions: • a low voltage or dead battery • the door is removed or blown. Refer to see your dealer for opposite door. Driver Controls Resetting the PSD The power sliding door may...
... steps to Fuses and relays in the OFF position 8. Push the PSD control on to the Child safety locks section in this chapter. 62 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Wait five (5) seconds and close the door by using the inside door handle... is left opened for thirty (30) seconds. Repeat steps 1-6 above conditions has occurred, perform the following conditions: • a low voltage or dead battery • the door is removed or blown. Refer to see your dealer for opposite door. Driver Controls Resetting the PSD The power sliding door may...
Owner's Manual
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...program HomeLink with a single built-in the garage. It is also suggested that a new battery be erased for security purposes, refer to prevent potential harm or damage. Exert pressure while.... new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). Do not stack multiple floor mats over the Ford original equipment floor mats as for use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with any garage...most current transmitters to HomeLink for programming and/or operation of the radio-frequency signal. 73 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM...
...program HomeLink with a single built-in the garage. It is also suggested that a new battery be erased for security purposes, refer to prevent potential harm or damage. Exert pressure while.... new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). Do not stack multiple floor mats over the Ford original equipment floor mats as for use the HomeLink Wireless Control System with any garage...most current transmitters to HomeLink for programming and/or operation of the radio-frequency signal. 73 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM...
Owner's Manual
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...estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your recent driving history of 800 km (500 miles). INFO SETUP RESET 77 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The running average fuel economy, which is based on your tank under normal ...driving conditions. Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this feature to a factory default value if the battery is not the same as the average fuel economy display. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy is reinitialized to correctly detect the ...
...estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your recent driving history of 800 km (500 miles). INFO SETUP RESET 77 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The running average fuel economy, which is based on your tank under normal ...driving conditions. Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this feature to a factory default value if the battery is not the same as the average fuel economy display. DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy is reinitialized to correctly detect the ...
Owner's Manual
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...reverse or stop when it encounters a solid obstacle. Once the obstacle is fully open so that fresh outside air circulates through the vehicle. 88 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Resetting the PLG: The power liftgate may not operate properly if any of the... following conditions occur • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate has been left open or unlatched for more than six (6) hours If any of operation in the OFF position. 2....
...reverse or stop when it encounters a solid obstacle. Once the obstacle is fully open so that fresh outside air circulates through the vehicle. 88 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Resetting the PLG: The power liftgate may not operate properly if any of the... following conditions occur • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnected battery • the liftgate has been left open or unlatched for more than six (6) hours If any of operation in the OFF position. 2....
Owner's Manual
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... the turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) or the 1 (ACCESSORY) position to local regulations when disposing of the battery will illuminate. Press again or turn Press signals will flash, and the interior lamps will not cause the remote transmitter to ensure that... ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Remove the old battery. Press the battery down to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. 96 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin...
... the turn the ignition to the 4 (ON) or the 1 (ACCESSORY) position to local regulations when disposing of the battery will illuminate. Press again or turn Press signals will flash, and the interior lamps will not cause the remote transmitter to ensure that... ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Remove the old battery. Press the battery down to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. 96 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin...
Owner's Manual
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... door is closed, even if the panel dimmer control is left on. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after 25 seconds of illumination. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds of illumination. 98 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The panel dimmer...
... door is closed, even if the panel dimmer control is left on. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after 25 seconds of illumination. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds of illumination. 98 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The panel dimmer...
Owner's Manual
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... control start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move the gearshift lever, it is necessary to use the accelerator as necessary. 180 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To put your vehicle until you place the gearshift lever securely into position,...of P (Park). To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is disconnected or a new battery installed, the strategy must be relearned. Once you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working properly. Driving When ...
... control start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move the gearshift lever, it is necessary to use the accelerator as necessary. 180 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To put your vehicle until you place the gearshift lever securely into position,...of P (Park). To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is disconnected or a new battery installed, the strategy must be relearned. Once you verify that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working properly. Driving When ...
Owner's Manual
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...above 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) without the manufacturer-installed trailer tow package. If your vehicle for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 188 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If exceeded, cargo should be sure to tow in the scheduled maintenance guide...when equipped with heavy duty cooling fans, auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, an auxiliary engine oil cooler (4.2L engine only), heavy duty battery, trailer tow wiring (including fuses and relays to install electrical kit 3F2Z-15A416-A. This kit contains fuses and relays to isolate the...
...above 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) without the manufacturer-installed trailer tow package. If your vehicle for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 188 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If exceeded, cargo should be sure to tow in the scheduled maintenance guide...when equipped with heavy duty cooling fans, auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, an auxiliary engine oil cooler (4.2L engine only), heavy duty battery, trailer tow wiring (including fuses and relays to install electrical kit 3F2Z-15A416-A. This kit contains fuses and relays to isolate the...
Owner's Manual
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...FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on the instrument panel by contacting your battery. Push in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you need to obtain ...States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this switch may have been activated. 194 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For more information and enrollment,... flasher control again to turn them off . If you may run down your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-665-2006. Similarly in the flasher control ...
...FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on the instrument panel by contacting your battery. Push in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you need to obtain ...States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this switch may have been activated. 194 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For more information and enrollment,... flasher control again to turn them off . If you may run down your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-665-2006. Similarly in the flasher control ...
Owner's Manual
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... been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the power distribution box before servicing high current fuses. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 198 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle...
... been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the power distribution box before servicing high current fuses. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 198 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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..., the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 214 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English... (fus) Roadside Emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed...
..., the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. Turn all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 214 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English... (fus) Roadside Emergencies JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed...
Owner's Manual
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Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + 215 Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1.
Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + 215 Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1.
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... (-) cable to be jumped. Jump starting 1. Make the final connection of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 216 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + + + - Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run...
... (-) cable to be jumped. Jump starting 1. Make the final connection of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 216 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + + + - Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run...
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Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - + + + + 217 Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were ...
Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - - + + + + 217 Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were ...
Owner's Manual
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After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 218 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Roadside Emergencies 3.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 218 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + - + + Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Roadside Emergencies 3.
Owner's Manual
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Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the engine running . 235 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn off 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE • ... and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the engine running . 235 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn off 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE • ... and Specifications Maintenance and Specifications SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts.