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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. 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 235 237 238 241 248 262 264 277 278 279 Accessories Index 287 289 All rights reserved...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. 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 235 237 238 241 248 262 264 277 278 279 Accessories Index 287 289 All rights reserved...
Owner's Manual
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... States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle... birth defects or other reproductive harm. It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To reset the switch,...to pass on acquiring your particular vehicle. Introduction Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available...
... States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral part of the vehicle... birth defects or other reproductive harm. It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To reset the switch,...to pass on acquiring your particular vehicle. Introduction Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available...
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Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Information ... the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. See Engine oil in . Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are contained in... comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. Try not to other parts. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these ...
Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Information ... the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. See Engine oil in . Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are contained in... comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. Try not to other parts. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation, since these ...
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Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by .... GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is also part of control and personal injury. Cargo Weight - includes all payload. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your dealership. 185 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English...
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to Trailer towing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by .... GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - is also part of control and personal injury. Cargo Weight - includes all payload. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your dealership. 185 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English...
Owner's Manual
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...not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. The jack is snug against the hub. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of the jack...then place the jack on the jack. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 210 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the jack handle clockwise until... spare tire, making sure the valve stem is completely off the ground. Roadside Emergencies If Ford Accessory Running Boards have been installed, use the jack adapters supplied with the running boards as...
...not start the engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. The jack is snug against the hub. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of the jack...then place the jack on the jack. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 210 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the jack handle clockwise until... spare tire, making sure the valve stem is completely off the ground. Roadside Emergencies If Ford Accessory Running Boards have been installed, use the jack adapters supplied with the running boards as...
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... excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Set the parking brake on in injury or vehicle damage. Check all other moving parts. 4. As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle making sure... fully update transmission operation. 1. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 214 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Park the booster vehicle close to start capability;
... excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Set the parking brake on in injury or vehicle damage. Check all other moving parts. 4. As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle making sure... fully update transmission operation. 1. Over time, the adaptive learning process will not affect function or durability of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 214 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Park the booster vehicle close to start capability;
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... intake manifold as grounding points. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 216 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + + + - Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the battery to be jumped. Do not connect the end of...
... intake manifold as grounding points. Ensure that surround the battery. 5. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 216 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) - - - + + + + - Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the battery to be jumped. Do not connect the end of...
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... surfaces. When washing: • Take care when using the products. Rinse thoroughly with brush agitation to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. 230 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If necessary, clean the contacts with cold water to ...remove brake dust and dirt, could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with Motorcraft Bug and ...
... surfaces. When washing: • Take care when using the products. Rinse thoroughly with brush agitation to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. 230 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If necessary, clean the contacts with cold water to ...remove brake dust and dirt, could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with Motorcraft Bug and ...
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...These may be cleaned regularly. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running engine may cause scratches. 231 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (...fus) Cleaning • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on...
...These may be cleaned regularly. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running engine may cause scratches. 231 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (...fus) Cleaning • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on...
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... sure you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Check your engine with the engine running . 235 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: Do not start your Warranty Guide/Owner Information Guide to P (Park). 2. Maintenance...
... sure you have enough ventilation. • Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts. Check your engine with the engine running . 235 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: Do not start your Warranty Guide/Owner Information Guide to P (Park). 2. Maintenance...
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... , add coolant per the instructions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. If the concentration of automotive batteries in the coolant reservoir. Coolant concentration testing is eventually... be adversely affected until the idle trim is possible with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. Follow your local authorized recycling center to a freeze point of coolant and water provides the following: 243 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... , add coolant per the instructions in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. If the concentration of automotive batteries in the coolant reservoir. Coolant concentration testing is eventually... be adversely affected until the idle trim is possible with a 50/50 engine coolant and water concentration. Follow your local authorized recycling center to a freeze point of coolant and water provides the following: 243 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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.... 245 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Add the mixture to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7-B (CA and OR only), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as...
.... 245 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Add the mixture to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7-B (CA and OR only), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as...
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...Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. The advertised capacity is the difference in the 252 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Indicated capacity is the...changing the fuel filter. Maintenance and Specifications Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the engine. • Your "Check Engine" indicator may come on. If you , the ...Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on the "Check Engine" indicator, refer to the rated refill capacity...
...Motorcraft fuel filter is not used. The advertised capacity is the difference in the 252 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Indicated capacity is the...changing the fuel filter. Maintenance and Specifications Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the engine. • Your "Check Engine" indicator may come on. If you , the ...Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on the "Check Engine" indicator, refer to the rated refill capacity...
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...in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are essential to meet government emission standards. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is not working . The OBD-II system also assists the 256 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002...-fmt) USA English (fus) This OBD-II system protects the environment by ensuring that monitors the engine...
...in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are essential to meet government emission standards. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is not working . The OBD-II system also assists the 256 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002...-fmt) USA English (fus) This OBD-II system protects the environment by ensuring that monitors the engine...
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...Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 277 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to...is not used . For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the engine if such spark plugs are not used . 2 For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service...2L OHV V6 engine FA-1711 BXT-59 BXT-65-750 FG-986B FL-400S The PCV valve is one that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. It is a...
...Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 277 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to...is not used . For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the engine if such spark plugs are not used . 2 For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service...2L OHV V6 engine FA-1711 BXT-59 BXT-65-750 FG-986B FL-400S The PCV valve is one that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part. It is a...
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...reservoir Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. However, if DOT 3 is recommended. Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid1 Motorcraft ...Engine oil (includes filter change)3 3.9L engine 4.7L (5.0 quarts) 4.2L engine 4.7L (5.0 quarts) Engine coolant 2 Power steering fluid Fuel tank Automatic transaxle fluid Motorcraft MERCON V ATF Motorcraft All Fill to line on reservoir All 98.4L (26.0 gallons) All 13.0L (13.7 quarts) 2004 Freestar...
...reservoir Windshield Washer Concentrate 1 Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. However, if DOT 3 is recommended. Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid1 Motorcraft ...Engine oil (includes filter change)3 3.9L engine 4.7L (5.0 quarts) 4.2L engine 4.7L (5.0 quarts) Engine coolant 2 Power steering fluid Fuel tank Automatic transaxle fluid Motorcraft MERCON V ATF Motorcraft All Fill to line on reservoir All 98.4L (26.0 gallons) All 13.0L (13.7 quarts) 2004 Freestar...
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... synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Brake fluid Ford part name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid1 Silicone Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US...Ford part number PM-1 Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 3 Door weatherstrips Engine coolant XL-6 VC-7-A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7-B (CA and OR only) XO-5W20-QSP (US) CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) ESR-M13P4-A WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine oil WSS-M2C153-H with API Certification Mark 279 2004 Freestar...
... synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Brake fluid Ford part name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid1 Silicone Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US...Ford part number PM-1 Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 3 Door weatherstrips Engine coolant XL-6 VC-7-A (U.S., except CA and OR), VC-7-B (CA and OR only) XO-5W20-QSP (US) CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) ESR-M13P4-A WSS-M97B51-A1 Engine oil WSS-M2C153-H with API Certification Mark 279 2004 Freestar...
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Index plastic parts ...231 washing ...229 waxing ...229 wheels ...230 wiper blades ...231 Clock ...collision ...194 Engine block heater ...174 Engine oil ...238 change oil soon warning, message center ...238 checking and adding ...238 dipstick ...238 filter, specifications ...240, 277 recommendations ...240 refill capacities ...278 specifications ...279, 281 Exhaust fumes ...174 2004 Freestar (win) ... lamps (see Speed control) ...68 Cupholder(s) ...112 Customer Assistance ...193 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...234 Ford Extended Service Plan ...222 Getting assistance outside the U.S.
Index plastic parts ...231 washing ...229 waxing ...229 wheels ...230 wiper blades ...231 Clock ...collision ...194 Engine block heater ...174 Engine oil ...238 change oil soon warning, message center ...238 checking and adding ...238 dipstick ...238 filter, specifications ...240, 277 recommendations ...240 refill capacities ...278 specifications ...279, 281 Exhaust fumes ...174 2004 Freestar (win) ... lamps (see Speed control) ...68 Cupholder(s) ...112 Customer Assistance ...193 Ford accessories for your vehicle ...234 Ford Extended Service Plan ...222 Getting assistance outside the U.S.
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......66 fold away ...68 heated ...67 programmable memory ...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 ...132 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...68 Power adjustable foot pedals...278 fluid, specifications ...279, 281 Power Windows ...65 R Radio ...18, 20, 23, 26 Relays ...195 Remote entry system ...94 illuminated entry ...45, 97-98 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
......66 fold away ...68 heated ...67 programmable memory ...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 ...132 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...68 Power adjustable foot pedals...278 fluid, specifications ...279, 281 Power Windows ...65 R Radio ...18, 20, 23, 26 Relays ...195 Remote entry system ...94 illuminated entry ...45, 97-98 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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..., and attach your warranty. We can't stress enough how important it is the best way to help ensure you get started on parts affected by any automotive service provider you choose, it is to keep your warranty! Scheduled Maintenance 5 General Owner's Information While maintenance ...deny a warranty claim simply because there is easy with the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. This is performed and that the materials used meet Ford Engineering specifications. Not only will this make record keeping easy, but also should your vehicle ever require warranty coverage, you will have all...
..., and attach your warranty. We can't stress enough how important it is the best way to help ensure you get started on parts affected by any automotive service provider you choose, it is to keep your warranty! Scheduled Maintenance 5 General Owner's Information While maintenance ...deny a warranty claim simply because there is easy with the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. This is performed and that the materials used meet Ford Engineering specifications. Not only will this make record keeping easy, but also should your vehicle ever require warranty coverage, you will have all...