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... engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, ❑ Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ❑ Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as ❑ required (Focus only). P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 34 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Multi-point inspection (recommended) if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft...
... engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, ❑ Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. ❑ Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as ❑ required (Focus only). P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 34 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Multi-point inspection (recommended) if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft...
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...). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 41 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Replace fuel filter (see below). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see exceptions page...
...). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 41 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Replace fuel filter (see below). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see exceptions page...
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... oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer...
... oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (E450 and F450/550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer...
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Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo with CD stereo with in-dash six CD stereo cassette ... windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 56 56 57 68 69 71 79 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 94 94 94 108 1 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo with CD stereo with in-dash six CD stereo cassette ... windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 56 56 57 68 69 71 79 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 94 94 94 108 1 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. A warning light may become serious enough to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a ... blinking, engine misfire 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) Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to check the bulb. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications...
Instrument Cluster WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. A warning light may become serious enough to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in a ... blinking, engine misfire 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) Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, refer to check the bulb. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications...
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... of a system failure). Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Refer to ensure the bulb is disengaged. 13 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more information. • Without Message Center TRAC ACTIVE • With Message Center Traction Control... and Inflating Your Tires in this system, refer to the Driving chapter for more information on at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your authorized dealer.
... of a system failure). Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Refer to ensure the bulb is disengaged. 13 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For more information. • Without Message Center TRAC ACTIVE • With Message Center Traction Control... and Inflating Your Tires in this system, refer to the Driving chapter for more information on at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your authorized dealer.
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Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . GAUGES 15 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Depress the RESET control to signal a turn and not turned off (the key is not in the ...
Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . GAUGES 15 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Depress the RESET control to signal a turn and not turned off (the key is not in the ...
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. At normal operating temperature, the needle will ... the cluster for three seconds. The temperature display in the overhead console (if equipped) will be changed. • With Message Center Refer to English. 16 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. • Without Message Center To switch...
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. If it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. At normal operating temperature, the needle will ... the cluster for three seconds. The temperature display in the overhead console (if equipped) will be changed. • With Message Center Refer to English. 16 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle. • Without Message Center To switch...
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... with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may vary slightly when the vehicle is in revolutions per minute. The fuel gauge may damage the engine. Refer to Metric. To switch the odometer display and temperature from English to Filling the tank in motion or on...seconds this will change the units. • With Message Center To reset, press and hold the message center RESET button for more information. 17 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the ON position). The arrow near the fuel pump...
... with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may vary slightly when the vehicle is in revolutions per minute. The fuel gauge may damage the engine. Refer to Metric. To switch the odometer display and temperature from English to Filling the tank in motion or on...seconds this will change the units. • With Message Center To reset, press and hold the message center RESET button for more information. 17 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the ON position). The arrow near the fuel pump...
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. 35 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not place objects on the windshield during humid weather, place position. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . Set the temperature control ... speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. Set the fan speed to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Select A/C. Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air...
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. 35 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not place objects on the windshield during humid weather, place position. Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . Set the temperature control ... speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. Set the fan speed to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Select A/C. Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air...
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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. . 38 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. Set the temperature control to the coldest ... setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Use with A/C to provide • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to the highest setting...
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in a collision or sudden stop. . 38 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. Set the temperature control to the coldest ... setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Use with A/C to provide • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to the highest setting...
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...under the front seats that will interfere with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Set the fan to the air highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. •... TIPS • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 43 . 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. or , A/C and recirculated In...
...under the front seats that will interfere with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Set the fan to the air highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. •... TIPS • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 43 . 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. or , A/C and recirculated In...
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...running average fuel economy, which is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 80 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive the vehicle at service stations • variations in the automatic shut-off procedure... was not perfectly level during fill-up to another • rounding of 500 miles (800 km). Driver Controls Odometer/Trip Odometer Refer to Gauges in 100 miles/gallon or liters/100 km. Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO menu to correctly detect the added...
...running average fuel economy, which is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 80 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive the vehicle at service stations • variations in the automatic shut-off procedure... was not perfectly level during fill-up to another • rounding of 500 miles (800 km). Driver Controls Odometer/Trip Odometer Refer to Gauges in 100 miles/gallon or liters/100 km. Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO menu to correctly detect the added...
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... vehicle requires that a tire can lose up to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 180 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to carry a heavier maximum load at the side of the vehicle behind the ... the perimeter of its air pressure without appearing flat. Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires, and adjust if required. Remember that your tires. At least once a month and before you ...
... vehicle requires that a tire can lose up to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 180 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to carry a heavier maximum load at the side of the vehicle behind the ... the perimeter of its air pressure without appearing flat. Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires, and adjust if required. Remember that your tires. At least once a month and before you ...
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... in case it is less than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is located on the tire. You are more likely to be flat! Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to blow out or fail..., loss of the driver's door. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is the most common cause of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label which the 181 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)...
... in case it is less than a stick-type tire pressure gauge. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is located on the tire. You are more likely to be flat! Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to blow out or fail..., loss of the driver's door. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is the most common cause of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label which the 181 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)...
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...pressure which is normal for each tire, including the spare. Then recheck the pressure with the tire gauge. 3. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 182 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Visually inspect the tires to reach ...the recommended air pressure. driven more than the recommended pressure on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure ...
...pressure which is normal for each tire, including the spare. Then recheck the pressure with the tire gauge. 3. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 182 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Visually inspect the tires to reach ...the recommended air pressure. driven more than the recommended pressure on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve and measure the pressure ...
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When the engine is cold, check the level of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of engine coolant and distilled water. Refer to Adding engine coolant ... fill level is a 50/50 mixture of its specified function and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is obtained. 271 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the engine coolant has not been checked at the "FULL COLD" level or within the "COLD...
When the engine is cold, check the level of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly. do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of engine coolant and distilled water. Refer to Adding engine coolant ... fill level is a 50/50 mixture of its specified function and vehicle location. Adding engine coolant When adding coolant, make sure it is obtained. 271 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the engine coolant has not been checked at the "FULL COLD" level or within the "COLD...
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...the Refill capacities section of the fuel tank on your filling method is consistent. 280 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. medium - Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of this chapter.... of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km-5,000 km). Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as possible. high) each time the tank is you, the driver. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: ...
...the Refill capacities section of the fuel tank on your filling method is consistent. 280 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. medium - Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of this chapter.... of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km-5,000 km). Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as possible. high) each time the tank is you, the driver. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank: ...
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... at least 20 minutes driving in the reservoir. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be between H and C). 2. Refer to its battery has just been serviced, the on . If the fluid is necessary as described ...below: • First, at least 10 minutes of the Instrument Cluster chapter. To ready the on the reservoir. 285 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is complete. The engine ...
... at least 20 minutes driving in the reservoir. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be between H and C). 2. Refer to its battery has just been serviced, the on . If the fluid is necessary as described ...below: • First, at least 10 minutes of the Instrument Cluster chapter. To ready the on the reservoir. 285 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is complete. The engine ...
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... ...275 Fuses ...231-232 G Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) ...75 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...277 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...280 Gauges ...15 H Hazard flashers ...230 Head restraints ...112, 116 Headlamps ...45 aiming ...48 autolamp system ...45 bulb specifications ...52 daytime running lights ...46 304 flash to... and interior ...47 J Jump-starting your vehicle ...239 K Keyless entry system ...104 autolock ...106 Keys ...109 positions of the ignition ...215 L Lamps autolamp system ...45 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... ...275 Fuses ...231-232 G Garage Door Opener (see Homelink wireless control system) ...75 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...277 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...280 Gauges ...15 H Hazard flashers ...230 Head restraints ...112, 116 Headlamps ...45 aiming ...48 autolamp system ...45 bulb specifications ...52 daytime running lights ...46 304 flash to... and interior ...47 J Jump-starting your vehicle ...239 K Keyless entry system ...104 autolock ...106 Keys ...109 positions of the ignition ...215 L Lamps autolamp system ...45 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)