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... Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function of all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. engine oil fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and clean body and door drain holes. Check Every Month for wear and function...
... Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check function of all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary). washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all interior and exterior lights. engine oil fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. and clean body and door drain holes. Check Every Month for wear and function...
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...Fullsize Vans & SUVs DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. ...Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/... with zerk fittings. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ...
...Fullsize Vans & SUVs DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. ...Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/... with zerk fittings. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ...
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.../350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace PCV on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engine, see page 46). Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Multi-point inspection (recommended) ...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace engine air filter. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking...
.../350/450/550 and Excursion). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace PCV on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engine, see page 46). Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Multi-point inspection (recommended) ...DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 26 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace engine air filter. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking...
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...first), if you meet the conditions listed below in this section. on pages 13-14. Under the Emissions Defect Warranty for passenger cars and light duty trucks (vehicles with applicable EPA regulations. • you will not be charged for the following emissions parts, if you may also ... listed under What is designed, built, and equipped to meet the conditions listed below in this coverage period, Ford Motor Company warrants that: • your vehicle or engine is free from defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship that could prevent it is an extension of the federal...
...first), if you meet the conditions listed below in this section. on pages 13-14. Under the Emissions Defect Warranty for passenger cars and light duty trucks (vehicles with applicable EPA regulations. • you will not be charged for the following emissions parts, if you may also ... listed under What is designed, built, and equipped to meet the conditions listed below in this coverage period, Ford Motor Company warrants that: • your vehicle or engine is free from defects in factory-supplied materials or workmanship that could prevent it is an extension of the federal...
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... registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont.) The California Air Resources Board and Ford Motor Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your short-term emission control ... all necessary repairs and adjustments will be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your car or light truck passes the inspection. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford Motor Company will be designed, built, and equipped to you ... system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, and the engine computer. Ford must be repaired or replaced by...
... registered in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont.) The California Air Resources Board and Ford Motor Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your short-term emission control ... all necessary repairs and adjustments will be repaired or replaced by Ford to ensure that your car or light truck passes the inspection. Where a warrantable condition exists, Ford Motor Company will be designed, built, and equipped to you ... system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, and the engine computer. Ford must be repaired or replaced by...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Refer to Fuel Filler Cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Emission system/Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Instrument...
... vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. Refer to Fuel Filler Cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 10 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Emission system/Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Instrument...
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Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on is not charging properly. 11 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Air bag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your ... when the battery is dangerous. Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately. It will ! P momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by...
Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on is not charging properly. 11 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Air bag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your ... when the battery is dangerous. Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on , have the system serviced immediately. It will ! P momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by...
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If an "E" character is deactivated. 12 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the transmission. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible,...a transmission malfunction, contact your dealer immediately. Transmission PRNDL indicator: Displays the gearshift positions. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is active. Operating the transmission with the "E" character illuminated may cause additional damage to the Driving chapter for more information. Traction Control...
If an "E" character is deactivated. 12 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the transmission. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible,...a transmission malfunction, contact your dealer immediately. Transmission PRNDL indicator: Displays the gearshift positions. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is active. Operating the transmission with the "E" character illuminated may cause additional damage to the Driving chapter for more information. Traction Control...
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... indicates when one of the exterior front turn lamps or rear brake/turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right ... when the left in the ignition in the ON position and any door or trunk is opened . 13 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the indicators flash faster, check for...and the driver's door is low. Electronic throttle control: Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a 'limp-home' operation. Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer...
... indicates when one of the exterior front turn lamps or rear brake/turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left or right ... when the left in the ignition in the ON position and any door or trunk is opened . 13 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the indicators flash faster, check for...and the driver's door is low. Electronic throttle control: Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a 'limp-home' operation. Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer...
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...panel vents, close the vents located in a collision or sudden stop. Set the highest fan speed 5. The light above the control will not be in the RUN position and the engine running in cold weather: 1. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the...if the ignition is disengaged. 3. This may cause improper operation of the instrument panel. Select 2. The ignition must be covered by your warranty. 25 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To aid in side window defogging/demisting in order to the heated grid lines and will...
...panel vents, close the vents located in a collision or sudden stop. Set the highest fan speed 5. The light above the control will not be in the RUN position and the engine running in cold weather: 1. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the...if the ignition is disengaged. 3. This may cause improper operation of the instrument panel. Select 2. The ignition must be covered by your warranty. 25 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To aid in side window defogging/demisting in order to the heated grid lines and will...
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... - 9 thoroughly before or during an ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2. Seating and Safety Restraints One time disable Any time the safety belt is unbuckled. • The parklamps are closed. • The driver's... seconds. 6. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1-2 minutes.) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will be turned on the parklamps, turn off , buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. 84 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... - 9 thoroughly before or during an ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will have to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE.) 2. Seating and Safety Restraints One time disable Any time the safety belt is unbuckled. • The parklamps are closed. • The driver's... seconds. 6. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1-2 minutes.) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will be turned on the parklamps, turn off , buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. 84 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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...engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting is in the ignition and in this chapter. 108 2004 Thunderbird...engine. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the ignition 1. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to operate while the engine... is active. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Release the key as soon as the radio to Starting the engine... off the engine and all electrical circuits ...
...engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting is in the ignition and in this chapter. 108 2004 Thunderbird...engine. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of the ignition 1. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to operate while the engine... is active. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. Release the key as soon as the radio to Starting the engine... off the engine and all electrical circuits ...
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... to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the floor and try again. light may not illuminate. • If the driver's safety belt is 110 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the engine still fails to start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key... to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again; Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which...
... to 4 (ON) without turning the key to the floor and try again. light may not illuminate. • If the driver's safety belt is 110 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the engine still fails to start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key... to OFF, wait 10 seconds and try again; Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which...
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...and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal and should be no reason for concern. 111 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to -metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present... shock, do not use your vehicle immediately. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is equipped with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. P system warning light. For best results, plug the heater in the night before starting the ...
...and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal and should be no reason for concern. 111 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to -metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present... shock, do not use your vehicle immediately. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is equipped with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. P system warning light. For best results, plug the heater in the night before starting the ...
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..., personal injury and death. During Traction Control operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you maintain the stability and steerability of severe personal injury or property damage...stuck in any road conditions can cause you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 113 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The occurrence of a Traction... to an increased risk of loss of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will automatically turn on the accelerator. The Traction Control system will not...
..., personal injury and death. During Traction Control operation, the traction control active light will illuminate, you maintain the stability and steerability of severe personal injury or property damage...stuck in any road conditions can cause you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 113 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The occurrence of a Traction... to an increased risk of loss of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will automatically turn on the accelerator. The Traction Control system will not...
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...mud or snow, it may be limited and your vehicle may allow a downshift into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. 120 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Traction or brake capability may overheat. Never drive through deep water ...the transmission will display the selected gear. This is to prevent engine and transmission damage and to the transmission may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the instrument cluster will allow water into the next lower...
...mud or snow, it may be limited and your vehicle may allow a downshift into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. 120 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Traction or brake capability may overheat. Never drive through deep water ...the transmission will display the selected gear. This is to prevent engine and transmission damage and to the transmission may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the instrument cluster will allow water into the next lower...
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...injury. The customer warranty may be covered by law and could damage your engine sometimes knocks lightly. If you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may be concerned if your vehicle. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it ... fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is designed for optimum performance. (R+M)/2 METHOD The use fuel containing methanol. However, if it . Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of using fuel 91 180 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...
...injury. The customer warranty may be covered by law and could damage your engine sometimes knocks lightly. If you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may be concerned if your vehicle. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it ... fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is designed for optimum performance. (R+M)/2 METHOD The use fuel containing methanol. However, if it . Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of using fuel 91 180 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA ...
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... properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with other vehicles. 184 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Contact your dealer if the ...EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should be your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel ...for every 180 kg [400 lb] of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. The EPA window sticker should have the EPA window sticker. Conditions • Heavily loading ...
... properly inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with other vehicles. 184 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Contact your dealer if the ...EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should be your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel ...for every 180 kg [400 lb] of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. The EPA window sticker should have the EPA window sticker. Conditions • Heavily loading ...
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...2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which can start a fire. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle and to its emissions system. 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 than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts...
...2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which can start a fire. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle and to its emissions system. 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 than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts...
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... has run out of fuel. (The engine may not pass the I/M test with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on. 186 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the Check engine/Service engine soon light remains on -board diagnostics system. Information about...on , have been securely tightened. If your vehicle. Your vehicle may misfire or run poorly.) 2. When the Check engine/Service engine soon light illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction. Maintenance and Specifications permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or...
... has run out of fuel. (The engine may not pass the I/M test with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on. 186 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the Check engine/Service engine soon light remains on -board diagnostics system. Information about...on , have been securely tightened. If your vehicle. Your vehicle may misfire or run poorly.) 2. When the Check engine/Service engine soon light illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction. Maintenance and Specifications permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or...