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... information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. 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 capacities Lubricant specifications 235 237 238 241 248...
... information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. 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 capacities Lubricant specifications 235 237 238 241 248...
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... cycles it . To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to the engine. For more you know and understand about your new Ford. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. This Owner's Guide describes every option and model variant... more information on acquiring your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is given in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or ...
... cycles it . To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off the fuel supply to the engine. For more you know and understand about your new Ford. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. This Owner's Guide describes every option and model variant... more information on acquiring your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is given in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or ...
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...may prevent piston ring seating. These comments should be read and observed. Try not to such questions are significant steps towards this aim. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. In this guide, answers ...to drive continuously at least 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in this guide with the tree...
...may prevent piston ring seating. These comments should be read and observed. Try not to such questions are significant steps towards this aim. See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. In this guide, answers ...to drive continuously at least 500 miles (800 km) before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in this guide with the tree...
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... all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) and • where the driver was traveling; This potentially includes information about ...both the vehicle 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 covered, refer to the Warranty Guide...
... all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) and • where the driver was traveling; This potentially includes information about ...both the vehicle 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 covered, refer to the Warranty Guide...
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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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... become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. If any light remains on after the engine 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) Solid illumination after starting the...
... become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. If any light remains on after the engine 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) Solid illumination after starting the...
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... chapter. Continued driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to Fuel filler cap in braking performance may cause the Check engine warning light to come on is dangerous. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on , have the ... this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. It will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is illuminated. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has...
... chapter. Continued driving with the brake system warning light on , refer to Fuel filler cap in braking performance may cause the Check engine warning light to come on is dangerous. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on , have the ... this time, seek service immediately from your dealership. It will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is illuminated. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has...
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... on, have the system serviced immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to fasten your safety...Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is not charging properly. Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you 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...
... on, have the system serviced immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to fasten your safety...Engine coolant temperature: Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is not charging properly. Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you 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...
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... English, press and hold the button on how to switch the display from Metric to English. 16 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. The temperature display in the overhead console (if equipped) will be changed. • With...
... English, press and hold the button on how to switch the display from Metric to English. 16 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. The temperature display in the overhead console (if equipped) will be changed. • With...
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...the vehicle the fuel filler door is 000000.0 miles. Refer to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for three seconds to metric. With the milage displayed press and hold the button on the...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 individual journeys. ...
...the vehicle the fuel filler door is 000000.0 miles. Refer to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for three seconds to metric. With the milage displayed press and hold the button on the...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 individual journeys. ...
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... 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 . Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LEFT REAR DOOR...
... 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 . Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LEFT REAR DOOR...
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... the vehicle limits engine power to Traction control in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Displayed when the park lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. If this warning stays on or continues to Transmission fluid in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide... (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Stop the vehicle as soon...
... the vehicle limits engine power to Traction control in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Displayed when the park lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. If this warning stays on or continues to Transmission fluid in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide... (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as possible and turn off the engine. Stop the vehicle as soon...
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...180 days] perform the following: 1. Press and hold the RESET control for proper installation. Refer to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 83 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to access the System Check function. 2. Press the SETUP control to Windshield ...between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. Driver Controls CHECK FUEL CAP. WASHER FLUID LOW. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Press and release the RESET control to Checking the tire pressure in one quarter full. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is not ...
...180 days] perform the following: 1. Press and hold the RESET control for proper installation. Refer to display "IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET". 83 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to access the System Check function. 2. Press the SETUP control to Windshield ...between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. Driver Controls CHECK FUEL CAP. WASHER FLUID LOW. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Press and release the RESET control to Checking the tire pressure in one quarter full. Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is not ...
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... position. 4. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to indicate normal system functionality. An authorized Ford dealer can do it yourself. Turn the ignition key from an authorized Ford dealer. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated...keys in the 4 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for service. Theft indicator The theft indicator is available). If this chapter. 104 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. If a problem ...
... position. 4. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to indicate normal system functionality. An authorized Ford dealer can do it yourself. Turn the ignition key from an authorized Ford dealer. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated...keys in the 4 (ON) position, the indicator will glow for service. Theft indicator The theft indicator is available). If this chapter. 104 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. If a problem ...
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... If a problem occurs, turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from your dealership to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. 105 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your keys are too ...starting : • Large metallic objects. • Electronic devices on the same key ring as the coded key. If an unprogrammed key is an approved Ford coded key. Locks and Security The following : • Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or • Have your vehicle. Only SecuriLock ...
... If a problem occurs, turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from your dealership to have the spare coded key(s) programmed. 105 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If your keys are too ...starting : • Large metallic objects. • Electronic devices on the same key ring as the coded key. If an unprogrammed key is an approved Ford coded key. Locks and Security The following : • Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or • Have your vehicle. Only SecuriLock ...
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... ignition. 3. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from the 3 (OFF) position to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 106 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition from the ignition. 5. If successful, the new coded key(s) will... coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from step 1. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will program your dealership to the 4 (ON) position [maintain ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least ...
... ignition. 3. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), repeat this procedure from the 3 (OFF) position to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 106 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition from the ignition. 5. If successful, the new coded key(s) will... coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from step 1. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will program your dealership to the 4 (ON) position [maintain ignition in the 4 (ON) position for at least ...
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Pull up on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Tailgate function The 3rd row seat is parked and engine turned off. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to lock, then release the number 3 strap. 4. Release the number 1 strap to allow for adjustment... out of a collision. To activate the recliner, pull and hold the strap located near the plastic shield in the event of the vehicle rearward. 129 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To return the seat back to the seating position, pull the number 1 strap, then ...
Pull up on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Tailgate function The 3rd row seat is parked and engine turned off. Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to lock, then release the number 3 strap. 4. Release the number 1 strap to allow for adjustment... out of a collision. To activate the recliner, pull and hold the strap located near the plastic shield in the event of the vehicle rearward. 129 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To return the seat back to the seating position, pull the number 1 strap, then ...
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... the safety belt warning light turns off .) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be turned on for three seconds. 143 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder are unbuckled To reduce the... within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off . 3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. When deactivating/activating one time disable.
... the safety belt warning light turns off .) • After step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be turned on for three seconds. 143 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front passenger BeltMinder are unbuckled To reduce the... within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off . 3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. When deactivating/activating one time disable.
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... regulating the impulse electrical field strength of fire or other damage. 171 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LOCK, locks the steering wheel, 2 automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 1 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all electrical circuits operational. Key position when driving. 5. For more information...
... regulating the impulse electrical field strength of fire or other damage. 171 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LOCK, locks the steering wheel, 2 automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 1 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all electrical circuits operational. Key position when driving. 5. For more information...
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... grass or other enclosed areas. Before starting the vehicle: 1. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. Make sure the gearshift is set. 172 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Exhaust fumes can start the... engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in P (Park). 4. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside...
... grass or other enclosed areas. Before starting the vehicle: 1. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic. Make sure the gearshift is set. 172 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Exhaust fumes can start the... engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in P (Park). 4. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes inside...