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... exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page...
... exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page...
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... brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see...
... brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see...
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...fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter Scheduled Maintenance 43 Special Operating Conditions &... necessary to have some items maintained more frequently. SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or...
...fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter Scheduled Maintenance 43 Special Operating Conditions &... necessary to have some items maintained more frequently. SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months or...
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..., replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450 and 550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter As required Replace cabin air filter Off-road operation Every 15,000 miles...) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450 and 550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints As required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage...
..., replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450 and 550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air filter As required Replace cabin air filter Off-road operation Every 15,000 miles...) Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E and F series 450 and 550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints As required Inspect and lubricate steering linkage...
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.... REMOVABLE TOP (IF EQUIPPED) For more information see that the removable top levers are firmly seated after driving a distance of approximately 50 to 60 km (30 to carry or support external loads. The removable top weighs approximately 38 kg (84 lb). Refer to Installation of at least two... to the Quick Reference Guide for instructions. 1. Also, thoroughly dry the convertible top and then lower. Remove the protective cover from the cart. 54 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Also, due to its shape, the weight is biased to the rear of the ...
.... REMOVABLE TOP (IF EQUIPPED) For more information see that the removable top levers are firmly seated after driving a distance of approximately 50 to 60 km (30 to carry or support external loads. The removable top weighs approximately 38 kg (84 lb). Refer to Installation of at least two... to the Quick Reference Guide for instructions. 1. Also, thoroughly dry the convertible top and then lower. Remove the protective cover from the cart. 54 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Also, due to its shape, the weight is biased to the rear of the ...
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The levers are locked when you feel the spring engage and the levers are firmly seated after a distance of approximately 50 to 60 km (30 to 40 miles). 56 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls 6. Using the mounting key, loosely screw in the rear on the left...
The levers are locked when you feel the spring engage and the levers are firmly seated after a distance of approximately 50 to 60 km (30 to 40 miles). 56 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls 6. Using the mounting key, loosely screw in the rear on the left...
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... The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of the vehicle. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 60 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) However, drivers must be equipped with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. A driver...
... The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of the vehicle. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. 60 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) However, drivers must be equipped with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. A driver...
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...and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below. 83 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Frontal airbags are not designed to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by... 60% in a hurry" Consider...Prime time for an accident. People who are ejected are 40 times more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are around...
...and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below. 83 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Frontal airbags are not designed to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by... 60% in a hurry" Consider...Prime time for an accident. People who are ejected are 40 times more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are around...
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... the risk of the safety belt warning light turning off . (Approximately 1-2 minutes.) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will be repeated. 3. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off , buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. 84 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... the risk of the safety belt warning light turning off . (Approximately 1-2 minutes.) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will be repeated. 3. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off , buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. 84 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...refer to Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint, and to Automatic locking mode. • LATCH lower anchors are ...seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use by children up and away from the safety seat, with tether straps in ... of the child. Refer to provide upper torso restraint for Children) attachments in this chapter. 100 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure the tongue is recommended...
...refer to Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint, and to Automatic locking mode. • LATCH lower anchors are ...seat back in upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use by children up and away from the safety seat, with tether straps in ... of the child. Refer to provide upper torso restraint for Children) attachments in this chapter. 100 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Make sure the tongue is recommended...
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Seating and Safety Restraints 6. Clip the tether strap to two anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle. 106 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rotate the tether strap clip. 8. Some child safety seats are recommended for use by children up ... or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the anchor on the seat frame. 7. Top tether anchors can be used for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to 36 kg (80 pounds) using an upper torso harness and a belt-...
Seating and Safety Restraints 6. Clip the tether strap to two anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle. 106 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Rotate the tether strap clip. 8. Some child safety seats are recommended for use by children up ... or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the anchor on the seat frame. 7. Top tether anchors can be used for children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to 36 kg (80 pounds) using an upper torso harness and a belt-...
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...available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on : • coverage period •...Guide in the mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession). U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 125 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673;...
...available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or 80,000 km (50,000 miles) on : • coverage period •...Guide in the mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession). U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 125 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673;...
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... -36° C (-34° F). • Boiling protection up to work properly. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 172 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the concentration of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to 129...
... -36° C (-34° F). • Boiling protection up to work properly. If the level falls below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 172 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the concentration of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to 129...
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...gauge will move to the H (hot) area. • The symbol will illuminate. • The • The 176 symbol will illuminate. 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) symbol will illuminate. Severe climates If you drive in this section. Maintenance and ...disposed of automotive fluids. Fill your engine and cooling components may result. Never increase the engine coolant concentration above 50%. At a level over 60%, your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection. At a concentration less than -36° C [-34° F]), it is incurred. The...
...gauge will move to the H (hot) area. • The symbol will illuminate. • The • The 176 symbol will illuminate. 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) symbol will illuminate. Severe climates If you drive in this section. Maintenance and ...disposed of automotive fluids. Fill your engine and cooling components may result. Never increase the engine coolant concentration above 50%. At a level over 60%, your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection. At a concentration less than -36° C [-34° F]), it is incurred. The...
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Maintenance and Specifications VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track - Rear mm (in) 4732mm (186.3 in) 1829mm (72.0 in) 1323 mm (52.1 in) 2722 mm (107.2 in) 1537 mm (60.5 in) 1529 mm (60.2 in) 4 1 209 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front (5) Track -
Maintenance and Specifications VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track - Rear mm (in) 4732mm (186.3 in) 1829mm (72.0 in) 1323 mm (52.1 in) 2722 mm (107.2 in) 1537 mm (60.5 in) 1529 mm (60.2 in) 4 1 209 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Front (5) Track -
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... new vehicle and installed by the defective accessory. For a complete listing of the accessories that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your New Vehicle's Limited Warranty - 3 years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles) (whichever occurs first). In addition, each accessory is a list ... Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 214 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This means that are available for all accessories are covered for...
... new vehicle and installed by the defective accessory. For a complete listing of the accessories that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your New Vehicle's Limited Warranty - 3 years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles) (whichever occurs first). In addition, each accessory is a list ... Headlamps, fog lights and Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) Splash guards Wheels Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats 214 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This means that are available for all accessories are covered for...
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... ...207-208 lubricant specifications ..207-208 parking ...112 shift interlock ...114 Break-in period ...5 Bulbs ...30 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...205 Cell phone use ...60 Certification Label ...210 Changing a tire ...136 Child safety restraints ...97 child safety belts ...97 Child safety seats ...100 attaching with tether straps ..104 in front... seat ...101 in rear seat ...101 LATCH ...106 Cigar lighter Power Point ...39 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...159 instrument panel ...161 interior ...162 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... ...207-208 lubricant specifications ..207-208 parking ...112 shift interlock ...114 Break-in period ...5 Bulbs ...30 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...205 Cell phone use ...60 Certification Label ...210 Changing a tire ...136 Child safety restraints ...97 child safety belts ...97 Child safety seats ...100 attaching with tether straps ..104 in front... seat ...101 in rear seat ...101 LATCH ...106 Cigar lighter Power Point ...39 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...159 instrument panel ...161 interior ...162 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... for your vehicle ...163 Ford Extended Service Plan ...151 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index interior trim ...161 plastic parts ...160 washing ...158 waxing ...158 wheels ...159 wiper blades ...160 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...22 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...18 Console ...60 Controls power seat ...74 steering column... lubrication specifications ...207-208 refill capacities ...205 service points ...166 Engine block heater ...110 Engine oil ...167 checking and adding ...167 dipstick ...167 217 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... for your vehicle ...163 Ford Extended Service Plan ...151 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index interior trim ...161 plastic parts ...160 washing ...158 waxing ...158 wheels ...159 wiper blades ...160 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...22 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...18 Console ...60 Controls power seat ...74 steering column... lubrication specifications ...207-208 refill capacities ...205 service points ...166 Engine block heater ...110 Engine oil ...167 checking and adding ...167 dipstick ...167 217 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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Index filter, specifications ...169, 204 recommendations ...169 refill capacities ...205 specifications ...207-208 Exhaust fumes ...111 F Fail safe cooling ...176 Floor mats ...60 Fluid capacities ...205 Fuel ...177 calculating fuel economy ...182 cap ...179 capacity ...205 choosing the right fuel ...180 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates...testing ...186 Instrument panel cleaning ...161 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...28 J Jack ...136 positioning ...136 storage ...136 Jump-starting your vehicle ...142 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Index filter, specifications ...169, 204 recommendations ...169 refill capacities ...205 specifications ...207-208 Exhaust fumes ...111 F Fail safe cooling ...176 Floor mats ...60 Fluid capacities ...205 Fuel ...177 calculating fuel economy ...182 cap ...179 capacity ...205 choosing the right fuel ...180 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates...testing ...186 Instrument panel cleaning ...161 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...28 J Jack ...136 positioning ...136 storage ...136 Jump-starting your vehicle ...142 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)