Owner's Manual
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... (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. If the light is 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 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...) If any light remains on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your ...
... (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. If the light is 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 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus...) If any light remains on after the engine is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your ...
Owner's Manual
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... longer to stop the vehicle. Driving a vehicle with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have...
... longer to stop the vehicle. Driving a vehicle with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Have...
Owner's Manual
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... or hot. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is at or near empty (refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in this chapter). 12 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)... Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. A chime will also sound to remind you to the Driving chapter for more information. If the light remains on, have the system serviced...
... or hot. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is at or near empty (refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in this chapter). 12 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)... Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. A chime will also sound to remind you to the Driving chapter for more information. If the light remains on, have the system serviced...
Owner's Manual
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...) position and remove the first coded key from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (RUN) position. Turn the ignition from Step 1. 103 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from the... programmed coded keys are not available, you begin. 1. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to your vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. If the key was not successfully programmed, ...
...) position and remove the first coded key from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (RUN) position. Turn the ignition from Step 1. 103 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from the... programmed coded keys are not available, you begin. 1. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to your vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. If the key was not successfully programmed, ...
Owner's Manual
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... per second for 3 seconds again. 130 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Within 10 seconds of the light turning on for three seconds. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for...
... per second for 3 seconds again. 130 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Within 10 seconds of the light turning on for three seconds. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. As confirmation, the restraint system warning light will flash 4 times per second for...
Owner's Manual
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...your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • It is recommended to select the L (Low) gear position when additional engine braking is needed . In situations such as they may shut off the speed control. Refer to get the feel of the loaded trailer ... are required on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 188 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up trailer...
...your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • It is recommended to select the L (Low) gear position when additional engine braking is needed . In situations such as they may shut off the speed control. Refer to get the feel of the loaded trailer ... are required on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 188 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up trailer...
Owner's Manual
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Driving STARTING Positions of radio noise. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to operate while the engine is normally reached after 10 minutes of fire or other damage. 190 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Only use the accelerator... when you have difficulty starting . Normal operating temperature is not running. ACC, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. This position also unlocks the ...
Driving STARTING Positions of radio noise. Warning lights illuminated. Release the key as soon as the radio to operate while the engine is normally reached after 10 minutes of fire or other damage. 190 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Only use the accelerator... when you have difficulty starting . Normal operating temperature is not running. ACC, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. This position also unlocks the ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in each gear. Press lightly on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to rock...vehicle rather than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may be beneficial to disengage the Traction Control system while attempting to the pavement. Remember, your...but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 203 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the parking brake is fully released,...
.... If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in each gear. Press lightly on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to rock...vehicle rather than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may be beneficial to disengage the Traction Control system while attempting to the pavement. Remember, your...but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. 203 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the parking brake is fully released,...
Owner's Manual
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... and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may void the warranty, increase your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the operation of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as ladder or luggage racks). Refer to heavy off-highway usage. Ford Motor Company recommends that ...vehicle equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), do not make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as dry brakes. 207 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive slower than the bottom of the hubs (for cars).
... and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may void the warranty, increase your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the operation of gravity can make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as ladder or luggage racks). Refer to heavy off-highway usage. Ford Motor Company recommends that ...vehicle equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), do not make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as dry brakes. 207 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Drive slower than the bottom of the hubs (for cars).
Owner's Manual
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... not be necessary to use high quality fuel of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the engine. • The indicator may come on powertrain components. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use "Regular" unleaded gasoline because it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while ...correct the effects of fuel: • You may not be covered by your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Refer to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for changing the fuel filter. 258 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications...
... not be necessary to use high quality fuel of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the engine. • The indicator may come on powertrain components. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use "Regular" unleaded gasoline because it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while ...correct the effects of fuel: • You may not be covered by your engine sometimes knocks lightly. Refer to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for changing the fuel filter. 258 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications...
Owner's Manual
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...accessories to driving on the gas pedal. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended...flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to your vehicle (for high speed driving. 261 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance • Keep tires properly ... alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Maintenance and Specifications • Revving the engine before turning it off the speed control in hilly terrain...
...accessories to driving on the gas pedal. • Close windows for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended...flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to your vehicle (for high speed driving. 261 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance • Keep tires properly ... alignment will reduce fuel economy. • Use recommended engine oil. Maintenance and Specifications • Revving the engine before turning it off the speed control in hilly terrain...
Owner's Manual
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...Have the items listed in performance and durability. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle is not working properly. 262 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These numbers represent the Range of operation and conditions. The scheduled ...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 than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are essential to the specified schedule...
...Have the items listed in performance and durability. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle is not working properly. 262 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) These numbers represent the Range of operation and conditions. The scheduled ...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 than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are essential to the specified schedule...
Owner's Manual
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...remove an emission control device or prevent it from working. The vehicle has run poorly.) 2. When the Check engine/Service engine soon light illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction. Maintenance and Specifications Exhaust leaks may cause your vehicle continues... vehicles, or supervises a fleet of a cold engine startup followed by filling the fuel tank with a computer that your Check engine/Service engine soon light to illuminate. Information about your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. 263 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
...remove an emission control device or prevent it from working. The vehicle has run poorly.) 2. When the Check engine/Service engine soon light illuminates, the OBD-II system has detected a malfunction. Maintenance and Specifications Exhaust leaks may cause your vehicle continues... vehicles, or supervises a fleet of a cold engine startup followed by filling the fuel tank with a computer that your Check engine/Service engine soon light to illuminate. Information about your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. 263 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
Owner's Manual
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...to put the cap back on the reservoir. 264 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If adding fluid is complete. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be a legal requirement ...to the on-board diagnostics system. If your the description in the reservoir. Check the fluid level in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter...
...to put the cap back on the reservoir. 264 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If adding fluid is complete. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be a legal requirement ...to the on-board diagnostics system. If your the description in the reservoir. Check the fluid level in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter...
Owner's Manual
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... maintenance-free ...246 replacement, specifications ...266 servicing ...246 BeltMinder ...127 Brakes ...194 anti-lock ...194 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...194 fluid, checking and adding ...265 fluid, refill capacities ...267 fluid, specifications ...269, 271 lubricant specifications ..269, 271 parking ...195 ......148 in front seat ...149 in rear seat ...149 tether anchorage hardware ...152 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...234 instrument panel ...236 interior ...236 interior trim ...236 plastic parts ...235 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... maintenance-free ...246 replacement, specifications ...266 servicing ...246 BeltMinder ...127 Brakes ...194 anti-lock ...194 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...194 fluid, checking and adding ...265 fluid, refill capacities ...267 fluid, specifications ...269, 271 lubricant specifications ..269, 271 parking ...195 ......148 in front seat ...149 in rear seat ...149 tether anchorage hardware ...152 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...234 instrument panel ...236 interior ...236 interior trim ...236 plastic parts ...235 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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......54 interior lamps ...56 replacing bulbs ...57-60 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...56 Liftgate ...89 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...194 Load limits ...180 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ......view mirrors (power) ...67 Moon roof ...72 Motorcraft parts ...258, 266 O Octane rating ...257 Oil (see Engine oil) ...242 P Parking brake ...195 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...266 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...120 Power adjustable...271 Power Windows ...65 R Radio ...17, 20 Relays ...210 281 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
......54 interior lamps ...56 replacing bulbs ...57-60 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...56 Liftgate ...89 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...194 Load limits ...180 Locks autolock ...99 childproof ......view mirrors (power) ...67 Moon roof ...72 Motorcraft parts ...258, 266 O Octane rating ...257 Oil (see Engine oil) ...242 P Parking brake ...195 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...266 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...120 Power adjustable...271 Power Windows ...65 R Radio ...17, 20 Relays ...210 281 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... level. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. engine cooling system level and strength. Check Every Month for more information. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check ... dealer) and outside locks. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. and lubricate all interior and exterior lights. and clean body and door drain holes. See your "Owner's Guide" for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all hinges, latches, door check...
... level. and lubricate upper and lower sliding door tracks, if equipped. engine cooling system level and strength. Check Every Month for more information. Check Every Six Months for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check Check Check Check ... dealer) and outside locks. that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. and lubricate all interior and exterior lights. and clean body and door drain holes. See your "Owner's Guide" for All Vehicles Check Check Check Check function of all hinges, latches, door check...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check windshield for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. MULTI-POINT ... operation. Check battery performance. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine This can help identify any potential issue before there...
MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check windshield for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. MULTI-POINT ... operation. Check battery performance. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for leaks, damage, loose parts and foreign material. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect clutch operation, if equipped. 12 Scheduled Maintenance Keep It Genuine This can help identify any potential issue before there...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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...(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (F450/550 and E ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under 6,000 ❑ Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engines). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. lines & hoses...
...(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (F450/550 and E ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on all light trucks under 6,000 ❑ Gross Vehicle Weight (except 5.4L 3V engines). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. lines & hoses...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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..., replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except for endplay and noise. Lubricate 4X2 ball.... ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for 5.4L 3V engine). Replace PCV on all other vehicles, if equipped with CVT. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace the remote filter element on all...
..., replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with zerk fittings. Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on all light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (except for endplay and noise. Lubricate 4X2 ball.... ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for 5.4L 3V engine). Replace PCV on all other vehicles, if equipped with CVT. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace the remote filter element on all...