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... exterior lights. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. battery connections and clean if necessary. tires for operation. engine oil...
... exterior lights. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. battery connections and clean if necessary. tires for operation. engine oil...
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..., turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check battery performance. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi...
..., turn signals and hazard warning lights. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Check battery performance. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Check windshield for cracks, chips and pitting. This can help identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi...
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...assembly has been submerged in water. The 3,000 mile lube change may be checked or changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant ... occurs first. ❑ Special Operating Conditions: 3,000 miles, 3 months, or 200 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs first see appropriate schedule on pages 42-43. change Premuim Gold coolant (whichever comes... power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent....
...assembly has been submerged in water. The 3,000 mile lube change may be checked or changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant ... occurs first. ❑ Special Operating Conditions: 3,000 miles, 3 months, or 200 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs first see appropriate schedule on pages 42-43. change Premuim Gold coolant (whichever comes... power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent....
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... alert you start your vehicle to the respective system warning light for additional information. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer...
... alert you start your vehicle to the respective system warning light for additional information. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer...
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...restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Continued driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to...ON, continues to flash or remains on , refer to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A ...
...restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Continued driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to...ON, continues to flash or remains on , refer to the ON position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A ...
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... your safety belt. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Check transaxle: Illuminates when a transaxle problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications... chapter. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 12 2005 Freestar...
... your safety belt. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Check transaxle: Illuminates when a transaxle problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications... chapter. • Without Message Center • With Message Center Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 12 2005 Freestar...
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...information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 85 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHECK FUEL CAP. TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER. CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Displayed when the brake lamps are activated and at least one..., contact your authorized dealer for proper installation. CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLAMPS. Check the lamps as soon as possible. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Refer to AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system in the Lights chapter. STOP ENGINE SAFELY. Displayed when one quarter full. Refer to...
...information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 85 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHECK FUEL CAP. TURN SIGNAL ON REMINDER. CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Displayed when the brake lamps are activated and at least one..., contact your authorized dealer for proper installation. CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLAMPS. Check the lamps as soon as possible. CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Refer to AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system in the Lights chapter. STOP ENGINE SAFELY. Displayed when one quarter full. Refer to...
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...system will again function normally. All these conditions are allowed to spin. When the brakes have CHECK ADVANCETRAC shown in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac system may ...control of your vehicle increasing the risk of the vehicle • The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate • If your foot is on the brake, the brake pedal will... a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 222 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A limited AdvanceTrac function using only engine power reduction will move to grip the road; this...
...system will again function normally. All these conditions are allowed to spin. When the brakes have CHECK ADVANCETRAC shown in deep sand or very deep snow, switching off the AdvanceTrac system may ...control of your vehicle increasing the risk of the vehicle • The TRAC ACTIVE indicator light will illuminate • If your foot is on the brake, the brake pedal will... a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 222 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A limited AdvanceTrac function using only engine power reduction will move to grip the road; this...
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...to become more pronounced. In Canada, premium grade fuel generally contains more rapidly. check with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your authorized dealer. 278 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the problems... persist, see your authorized dealer to use fuel or fuel additives with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We recommend using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Repairs ...
...to become more pronounced. In Canada, premium grade fuel generally contains more rapidly. check with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas. Do not be concerned if your authorized dealer. 278 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the problems... persist, see your authorized dealer to use fuel or fuel additives with pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We recommend using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Repairs ...
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... out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a... economy. • Resting your vehicle (for high speed driving. 282 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and... gas pedal. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. ... maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth...
... out of alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a... economy. • Resting your vehicle (for high speed driving. 282 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and... gas pedal. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. ... maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth...
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...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 ...Ford Motor Company parts in scheduled maintenance information are used for maintenance replacements or for the fuel economy comparisons with applicable exhaust emission standards. These numbers represent the Range of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is not working properly. 283 2005 Freestar...
...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 ...Ford Motor Company parts in scheduled maintenance information are used for maintenance replacements or for the fuel economy comparisons with applicable exhaust emission standards. These numbers represent the Range of operation and conditions. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is not working properly. 283 2005 Freestar...
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...level is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. While the engine idles, turn off . 4. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is complete. Maintenance and Specifications soon light is on the reservoir. 285 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your ...vehicle may not pass the I /M test" condition. To ready the on . Allow the vehicle to the description in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on...
...level is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. While the engine idles, turn off . 4. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is complete. Maintenance and Specifications soon light is on the reservoir. 285 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your ...vehicle may not pass the I /M test" condition. To ready the on . Allow the vehicle to the description in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on...
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... the air cleaner assembly and tighten the clamp. 12. Reconnect the outlet tube to the outlet tube. Failure to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. 291 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 10. Note: Do not use the correct air filter... may result in "locked" position. Note: If hose clamp is not secured properly or Mass Air Flow Sensor electrical connector is not properly installed the Check Engine light will illuminate when vehicle is in severe...
... the air cleaner assembly and tighten the clamp. 12. Reconnect the outlet tube to the outlet tube. Failure to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used. 291 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 10. Note: Do not use the correct air filter... may result in "locked" position. Note: If hose clamp is not secured properly or Mass Air Flow Sensor electrical connector is not properly installed the Check Engine light will illuminate when vehicle is in severe...
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...replacement, specifications ...292 servicing ...268 BeltMinder ...146 Brakes ...219 anti-lock ...219-220 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...219 fluid, checking and adding ...286 fluid, refill capacities ...293 fluid, specifications ...294, 296 lubricant specifications ..294, 296 parking ...220 shift ... in rear seat ...169 tether anchorage hardware ...172 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...256 instrument panel ...258 interior ...259 interior trim ...258 plastic parts ...257 washing ...255 waxing ...255 wheels ...256 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...replacement, specifications ...292 servicing ...268 BeltMinder ...146 Brakes ...219 anti-lock ...219-220 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...219 fluid, checking and adding ...286 fluid, refill capacities ...293 fluid, specifications ...294, 296 lubricant specifications ..294, 296 parking ...220 shift ... in rear seat ...169 tether anchorage hardware ...172 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...256 instrument panel ...258 interior ...259 interior trim ...258 plastic parts ...257 washing ...255 waxing ...255 wheels ...256 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...change indicator (see Turn signal) ...49 Liftgate ...88, 92, 99 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...219 Load ...seats ...115 M Message center ...79 english/metric button ...82 system check button ...82 warning messages ...83 Mirrors ...58, 69 automatic dimming ... Motorcraft parts ...260, 279, 292 O Octane rating ...278 Oil (see Engine oil) ...264 Overdrive ...224 P Parking brake ...220 Parts (see Motorcraft parts... 99 Power mirrors ...69 Power point ...66 Power steering ...223 fluid, checking and adding ...285 fluid, refill capacity ...293 fluid, specifications ...294, 296...
...change indicator (see Turn signal) ...49 Liftgate ...88, 92, 99 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...219 Load ...seats ...115 M Message center ...79 english/metric button ...82 system check button ...82 warning messages ...83 Mirrors ...58, 69 automatic dimming ... Motorcraft parts ...260, 279, 292 O Octane rating ...278 Oil (see Engine oil) ...264 Overdrive ...224 P Parking brake ...220 Parts (see Motorcraft parts... 99 Power mirrors ...69 Power point ...66 Power steering ...223 fluid, checking and adding ...285 fluid, refill capacity ...293 fluid, specifications ...294, 296...