Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing
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... for operation. engine oil fluid level. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see Owner's Guide) Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner 's Information and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. cooling system fluid...Mustang only - clutch fluid level, if equipped. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. Check at the designated time intervals. see dealer) and outside locks. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It is tight (see Owner's Guide). and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. and ...
... for operation. engine oil fluid level. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see Owner's Guide) Scheduled Maintenance 7 General Owner 's Information and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. cooling system fluid...Mustang only - clutch fluid level, if equipped. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. Check at the designated time intervals. see dealer) and outside locks. OWNER CHECKS AND SERVICES General Owner's Information It is tight (see Owner's Guide). and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. and ...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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Ford must be designed, built, and equipped to ensure that your car or light truck passes the inspection. This is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. Also included may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, and the engine...-related assemblies. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Ford to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford Motor Company will repair your vehicle at no abuse...
Ford must be designed, built, and equipped to ensure that your car or light truck passes the inspection. This is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY. Also included may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, and the engine...-related assemblies. If your vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Ford to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford Motor Company will repair your vehicle at no abuse...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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..., possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when CHECK the fuel cap may cause the Emission system/Check engine warning light to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to check the bulb. Emission system/Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition...
..., possibly causing a fire. Check fuel cap: Illuminates when CHECK the fuel cap may cause the Emission system/Check engine warning light to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to check the bulb. Emission system/Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...not charging properly. 11 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to stop the vehicle. Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately....Cluster Brake system warning light: To BRAKE confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. P momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is turned to ...
...not charging properly. 11 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belt: Reminds you to stop the vehicle. Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately. Have the vehicle checked by your dealer immediately....Cluster Brake system warning light: To BRAKE confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. P momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is turned to ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...lights are turned on. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 13 2004 Thunderbird... (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn /tail lamps bulb has burned out. Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is open. If the indicators flash faster, check...earliest opportunity. Electronic throttle control: Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a 'limp-home' operation. Door ajar...
...lights are turned on. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 13 2004 Thunderbird... (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right turn /tail lamps bulb has burned out. Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is open. If the indicators flash faster, check...earliest opportunity. Electronic throttle control: Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a 'limp-home' operation. Door ajar...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher for your vehicle. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of using fuel 91 180 2004 Thunderbird...lightly. However, if it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be void for which may result in the fuel tank may degrade performance. If the "Check...fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is designed for ...
...engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher for your vehicle. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of using fuel 91 180 2004 Thunderbird...lightly. However, if it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be void for which may result in the fuel tank may degrade performance. If the "Check...fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is designed for ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy... guide. Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with other vehicles. 184 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The EPA window sticker ...every 180 kg [400 lb] of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • ...
... maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy... guide. Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with other vehicles. 184 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The EPA window sticker ...every 180 kg [400 lb] of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Maintenance • Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size. • ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...control components and a catalytic converter which can start a fire. Illumination of the "Check Engine" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to ...and durability. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle and to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are not 185 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If other...
...control components and a catalytic converter which can start a fire. Illumination of the "Check Engine" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that the catalytic converter and other emission control components continue to ...and durability. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle and to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are not 185 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If other...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is equipped with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on. 186 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The OBD-II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle's emission system ...
On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is equipped with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on. 186 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The OBD-II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle's emission system ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...-free ...170 replacement, specifications ...204 servicing ...170 BeltMinder ...81 Brakes ...111 anti-lock ...111-112 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...112 fluid, checking and adding ...188 fluid, refill capacities ...205 fluid, specifications ...207-208 lubricant specifications ..207-208 parking ...112 shift interlock ...114 Break-in... ..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)
...-free ...170 replacement, specifications ...204 servicing ...170 BeltMinder ...81 Brakes ...111 anti-lock ...111-112 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...112 fluid, checking and adding ...188 fluid, refill capacities ...205 fluid, specifications ...207-208 lubricant specifications ..207-208 parking ...112 shift interlock ...114 Break-in... ..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)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... transmission fluid capacities ...205 lubricant specifications ...208 Master lighting switch ...27 Mirrors ...41 side view mirrors (power) ...41 Motorcraft parts ...181, 204 O Octane rating ...180 Oil (see Engine oil) ...167 P Parking brake ...112 Parts (...see Motorcraft parts) ...204 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...131, 134 Power door locks ...61 Power Point Cigar lighter ...39 Power steering ...114 fluid, checking and adding... (see Safety restraints) ...76-80 219 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... transmission fluid capacities ...205 lubricant specifications ...208 Master lighting switch ...27 Mirrors ...41 side view mirrors (power) ...41 Motorcraft parts ...181, 204 O Octane rating ...180 Oil (see Engine oil) ...167 P Parking brake ...112 Parts (...see Motorcraft parts) ...204 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...131, 134 Power door locks ...61 Power Point Cigar lighter ...39 Power steering ...114 fluid, checking and adding... (see Safety restraints) ...76-80 219 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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...in the instrument panel section, locate the feature you'd like to flash after the ignition switch is turned off. 09 Emission System/Check Engine It's normal for this light to illuminate briefly when you start -up, a malfunction has been detected; Mute: press this control to normal volume. press again.... it open the window. Go to set speed. Press ON to enable speed control. (You must be serviced. 11 Climate Control Your Thunderbird is reached. have time, take advantage of available traction on your audio system. If a system fault is detected, the traction control OFF ...
...in the instrument panel section, locate the feature you'd like to flash after the ignition switch is turned off. 09 Emission System/Check Engine It's normal for this light to illuminate briefly when you start -up, a malfunction has been detected; Mute: press this control to normal volume. press again.... it open the window. Go to set speed. Press ON to enable speed control. (You must be serviced. 11 Climate Control Your Thunderbird is reached. have time, take advantage of available traction on your audio system. If a system fault is detected, the traction control OFF ...