Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... into the engine • misuse of the vehicle, such a driving over curbs, overloading, racing or using contaminated or improper fuel/fluids • customer-applied chemicals or accidental spills • driving through water deep enough to cause water to be covered by the... IS NOT COVERED? Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure ...
... into the engine • misuse of the vehicle, such a driving over curbs, overloading, racing or using contaminated or improper fuel/fluids • customer-applied chemicals or accidental spills • driving through water deep enough to cause water to be covered by the... IS NOT COVERED? Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Vehicle Assurance Company covers these components: cylinder block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 73 73 76 86 96 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 108 108 111 113 114 121 124 124 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 125 125 126 126 127 136 142 148 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 149 157 Cleaning 158 2
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 73 73 76 86 96 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 108 108 111 113 114 121 124 124 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 125 125 126 126 127 136 142 148 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 149 157 Cleaning 158 2
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...options before they are generally available. For more you will automatically cut off the fuel supply to get well acquainted with your new Ford Motor Company product. Fuel pump shut-off switch in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit ...Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the safety switch will derive from driving it may not apply to your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you know and understand about your particular vehicle. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Thunderbird...
...options before they are generally available. For more you will automatically cut off the fuel supply to get well acquainted with your new Ford Motor Company product. Fuel pump shut-off switch in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit ...Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the safety switch will derive from driving it may not apply to your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you know and understand about your particular vehicle. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2004 Thunderbird...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see...
... Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... may have been activated. 126 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. To ...obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will operate when the ignition is in the ignition. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel...
... may have been activated. 126 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this period through the Ford Auto Club by contacting your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. To ...obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will operate when the ignition is in the ignition. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...* 10A* 5A* - 15A* 15A* 5A* - 5A* 5A* - 15A* 20A* 30A** 30A** - 20A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Left front window Not used Fuel pump Subwoofer amplifier Driver power seat FEM - Hard top sense Back-up lamps Right rear stop/turn/tail lamp...
...* 10A* 5A* - 15A* 15A* 5A* - 5A* 5A* - 15A* 20A* 30A** 30A** - 20A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Left front window Not used Fuel pump Subwoofer amplifier Driver power seat FEM - Hard top sense Back-up lamps Right rear stop/turn/tail lamp...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...-spare tire do not apply the brake heavily. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the Safety Compliance Label 136 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When driving with a T-type/mini-spare tire or a full-size spare tire. ... *Mini fuses **Cartridge fuses Power Distribution Box Description Rear defroster Not used Convertible top motor SSP2 SSP1 SSP4 Rear defroster SSP3 SSP2 Not used Fuel pump Not used Fuel pump relay coil CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not: • Exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) •...
...-spare tire do not apply the brake heavily. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the Safety Compliance Label 136 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When driving with a T-type/mini-spare tire or a full-size spare tire. ... *Mini fuses **Cartridge fuses Power Distribution Box Description Rear defroster Not used Convertible top motor SSP2 SSP1 SSP4 Rear defroster SSP3 SSP2 Not used Fuel pump Not used Fuel pump relay coil CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not: • Exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) •...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... engine to a service facility as soon as an air pump and cools the engine. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in the fail-safe mode, so drive... be able to maintain high-speed operation and the engine will completely shut down automatically to alternating cylinder operation. Take your vehicle to fuel spray and fire. 177 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pull off the engine. 2. However: • The engine power ...
... engine to a service facility as soon as an air pump and cools the engine. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in the fail-safe mode, so drive... be able to maintain high-speed operation and the engine will completely shut down automatically to alternating cylinder operation. Take your vehicle to fuel spray and fire. 177 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Pull off the engine. 2. However: • The engine power ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Consult a physician immediately if you are taking "Antabuse" or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. When fueling your vehicle: 1. The flow of a turn on the filler pipe. 179 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel...turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is splashed on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it stops. 3. Never ...
...fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. Consult a physician immediately if you are taking "Antabuse" or other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. When fueling your vehicle: 1. The flow of a turn on the filler pipe. 179 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel...turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is splashed on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it stops. 3. Never ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used when available. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel...after refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine...Fuel Charter that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel...fuel filter with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Fuel quality If you have run out of fuel... to the fuel system. The customer warranty may not be covered by your fuel may be used . 181 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) ...
...fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used when available. Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel...after refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine...Fuel Charter that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel...fuel filter with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Fuel quality If you have run out of fuel... to the fuel system. The customer warranty may not be covered by your fuel may be used . 181 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...get a more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you , the driver....be relied upon to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as a measure of fuel economy. The amount of usable fuel in kilometers or miles). 182 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading (in ...
...get a more than 2 automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you , the driver....be relied upon to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as a measure of fuel economy. The amount of usable fuel in kilometers or miles). 182 2004 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading (in ...