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...Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the engine. • Your "Check Engine" indicator may come on. ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is the amount of driving (engine break-in the 252 2004 Freestar...miles). The customer warranty may need to cycle the ignition from the tank to improve air quality. Fuel expense, frequency of fuel economy. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The advertised capacity is you have an adverse affect on the "Check...
...Ford endorses the use of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the engine. • Your "Check Engine" indicator may come on. ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is the amount of driving (engine break-in the 252 2004 Freestar...miles). The customer warranty may need to cycle the ignition from the tank to improve air quality. Fuel expense, frequency of fuel economy. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. The advertised capacity is you have an adverse affect on the "Check...
Owner's Manual
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...dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is one that meet Ford material and design specifications for spark plug gap information. 277 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is not used . Refer to its ...to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Maintenance and Specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Battery Fuel filter Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 3.9L OHV V6 engine FA-1711 BXT-59 BXT-65-750 FG-986B FL-400S 1 2 ...
...dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is one that meet Ford material and design specifications for spark plug gap information. 277 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) It is not used . Refer to its ...to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Maintenance and Specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Battery Fuel filter Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 3.9L OHV V6 engine FA-1711 BXT-59 BXT-65-750 FG-986B FL-400S 1 2 ...
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Rotation recommended for wear. And if you Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 25...
Rotation recommended for wear. And if you Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership sells the name-brand tire, they can also honor the tire manufacturer's warranty. 16 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 25...
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...vehicles, if equipped with 4R100. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses...miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace engine air filter. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life...
...vehicles, if equipped with 4R100. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses...miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace engine air filter. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life...
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... and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership... SUVS 50,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for...
... and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Batteries The technicians at your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership... SUVS 50,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for...
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Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Consult your particular requirements. Lubricate 4X2 ...lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only).
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Consult your particular requirements. Lubricate 4X2 ...lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect Fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only).
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...steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ... inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance ...
...steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs ... inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance ...
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...& SUVs MILEAGE: 95,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic transmission fluid on all ...vehicles equipped with 4R100. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator) if equipped. Rotation recommended for...
...& SUVs MILEAGE: 95,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic transmission fluid on all ...vehicles equipped with 4R100. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator) if equipped. Rotation recommended for...
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...) optimal tire life. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks...FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick...
...) optimal tire life. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks...FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick...
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... rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace engine air filter. Change manual transmission fluid. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Inspect engine cooling system and... hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see your particular requirements. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with ...
... rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace engine air filter. Change manual transmission fluid. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed bearings). Inspect engine cooling system and... hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see your particular requirements. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with ...
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...CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if...Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 125,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) ...
...CODE: MILEAGE: 135,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if...Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 125,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) ...
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...❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl (natural gas only). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil...tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (5.4L 3V engines). Replace fuel filter (see pages 44 and 46). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 46). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and...
...❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension page 45 and record page 47). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl (natural gas only). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil...tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for flow (5.4L 3V engines). Replace fuel filter (see pages 44 and 46). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 46). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and...
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...Scheduled Maintenance 31 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. When you and your passengers safe. Make sure ...performance and helping keep you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE...
...Scheduled Maintenance 31 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 20,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. When you and your passengers safe. Make sure ...performance and helping keep you need to replace your tires, consider visiting your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealership for name-brand tires and people who know your vehicle. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE...
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...joints. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine...life. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 35,000 ...
...joints. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine...life. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 35,000 ...
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... VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans 50,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45...
... VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans 50,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45...
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... (natural gas only). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil...
... (natural gas only). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil...
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...shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑... level, if equipped with dipstick. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life.
...shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 65,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 70,000 miles ❑... level, if equipped with dipstick. Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for ❑ optimal tire life.
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... VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 37 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Rotation recommended for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 90,000 miles...
... VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 37 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Rotation recommended for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 90,000 miles...
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... equipped with dipstick. DEALER VALIDATION: page 45 and record page 47). 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for wear. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 38 Scheduled Maintenance...oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all cars under 6,000 ❑ Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter ❑ ❑...
... equipped with dipstick. DEALER VALIDATION: page 45 and record page 47). 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for wear. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 38 Scheduled Maintenance...oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions ❑ Replace PCV valve on all cars under 6,000 ❑ Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter ❑ ❑...
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...,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic...
...,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Change automatic...