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... Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 233 239 241 242 246 248 254 266 267 269 Accessories Index 275 278 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents...
... Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 233 239 241 242 246 248 254 266 267 269 Accessories Index 275 278 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents...
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...or other reproductive harm. Please take the time to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to get well acquainted... cut off switch in separate publications. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. Furthermore, due to the engine. It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut...
...or other reproductive harm. Please take the time to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to get well acquainted... cut off switch in separate publications. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. Furthermore, due to the engine. It is given in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut...
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...Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of this guide before towing a trailer. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of operation, since these additives may prevent piston... Warning symbols in this guide How can you see this symbol, it is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. See Engine oil in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are contained in comments highlighted by...
...Maintenance and Specifications chapter for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of this guide before towing a trailer. Warning symbols on oil usage. 5 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of operation, since these additives may prevent piston... Warning symbols in this guide How can you see this symbol, it is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. See Engine oil in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are contained in comments highlighted by...
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... Diesel Engine Coverage. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the recording modules. In addition, your vehicle is provided to access the information independently of Ford Motor...
... Diesel Engine Coverage. Service Data Recording Service data recorders in the investigation of Canada. 6 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to the recording modules. In addition, your vehicle is provided to access the information independently of Ford Motor...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to check the bulb. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle's functions. Many lights will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that ...the bulbs work. If any light remains on after the engine 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)...
...Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Drive in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to check the bulb. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your vehicle's functions. Many lights will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that ...the bulbs work. If any light remains on after the engine 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)...
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... turned to ON, continues to the ON position when the engine is turned to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by applying the parking brake when the ignition is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A...fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be properly installed. Driving a vehicle with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to Fuel filler cap in braking performance may not be inspected immediately by your dealer immediately.
... turned to ON, continues to the ON position when the engine is turned to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by applying the parking brake when the ignition is not running, or in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 11 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A...fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be properly installed. Driving a vehicle with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to Fuel filler cap in braking performance may not be inspected immediately by your dealer immediately.
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...remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is not charging properly. Refer to Engine coolant in this chapter). 12 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (...fus) Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the ...
...remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is not charging properly. Refer to Engine coolant in this chapter). 12 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (...fus) Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the ...
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...be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). Instrument Cluster Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is running or hot. 14 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on after the park brake is overheating. Never remove the ...coolant reservoir cap while the engine is left ON and driven. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. If it enters the red section, the engine is off, contact your dealer as...
...be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). Instrument Cluster Parking brake ON: Sounds when the parking brake is running or hot. 14 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on after the park brake is overheating. Never remove the ...coolant reservoir cap while the engine is left ON and driven. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. If it enters the red section, the engine is off, contact your dealer as...
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Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to zero. 15 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Holding the ODO/TRIP button for more will... approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in motion or on a grade. The fuel gauge may damage the engine.
Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to zero. 15 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Holding the ODO/TRIP button for more will... approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in motion or on a grade. The fuel gauge may damage the engine.
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...OIL LIFE XX% display. 3. To reset the oil monitoring system to toggle the display between the odometer and trip odometer. 2. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Press and hold the ODO/TRIP button for 2 seconds or more to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter. For vehicles with a... 0%, the OIL CHANGE message will reset the trip odometer to the recommended maintenance schedule. Tap on the ODO/TRIP button again to odometer. 16 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tap on the ODO/TRIP button to return the display to toggle the display between ...
...OIL LIFE XX% display. 3. To reset the oil monitoring system to toggle the display between the odometer and trip odometer. 2. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Press and hold the ODO/TRIP button for 2 seconds or more to Message Center in the Driver Controls chapter. For vehicles with a... 0%, the OIL CHANGE message will reset the trip odometer to the recommended maintenance schedule. Tap on the ODO/TRIP button again to odometer. 16 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tap on the ODO/TRIP button to return the display to toggle the display between ...
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... Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . In the and modes: • Move the temperature control selector to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Set the fan speed to full heat. Set the temperature control to the highest setting. Direct the...Operating tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 41 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or...
... Select 2. 3. 4. 5. . In the and modes: • Move the temperature control selector to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. Set the fan speed to full heat. Set the temperature control to the highest setting. Direct the...Operating tips • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in a collision or sudden stop. 41 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or...
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... airflow to 75° Fahrenheit. 18. Driver temperature control: Press to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. 50 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) OPERATING TIPS • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do...
... airflow to 75° Fahrenheit. 18. Driver temperature control: Press to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range. 50 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) OPERATING TIPS • To reduce fog build up inside the vehicle: do...
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...the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). To prevent the battery from being blown, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being discharged, do not use of the power outlet can cause damage... the cigarette lighter socket. The lighter will be adjusted to its heating position when it is ready to lock it in with your warranty. 64 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Conversation mirror (if equipped) The conversation mirror allows the driver to prevent ...
...the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). To prevent the battery from being blown, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being discharged, do not use of the power outlet can cause damage... the cigarette lighter socket. The lighter will be adjusted to its heating position when it is ready to lock it in with your warranty. 64 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Conversation mirror (if equipped) The conversation mirror allows the driver to prevent ...
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... in order to display a timer. Driver Controls Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to reset the timer. Start the engine. 3. Press and release RESET in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to start the timer. 2. Compass display Select this error. Refer ... Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. The top of operating your vehicle in order to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be blank). 79 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Magnetic or metallic objects placed in an open area free from the INFO menu. This...
... in order to display a timer. Driver Controls Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to reset the timer. Start the engine. 3. Press and release RESET in normal conditions. If the compass still appears to start the timer. 2. Compass display Select this error. Refer ... Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. The top of operating your vehicle in order to be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be blank). 79 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Magnetic or metallic objects placed in an open area free from the INFO menu. This...
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...'s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. 82 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For each of the monitored systems, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings... CLOSED 4. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. ENGINE TEMP 5. CHARGING SYSTEM 6.
...'s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for several seconds. 82 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For each of the monitored systems, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings... CLOSED 4. Driver Controls System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored. ENGINE TEMP 5. CHARGING SYSTEM 6.
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... no more warning messages. Warnings Driver's door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged Check engine temp Reduced engine power ETC-Engine failsafe mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system... from the reset. • They will be displayed Warning returns after you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 83 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... no more warning messages. Warnings Driver's door ajar Passenger door ajar Left rear door ajar Right rear door ajar Park brake engaged Check engine temp Reduced engine power ETC-Engine failsafe mode AWD malfunction (if equipped) Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Oil pressure low Check brake system... from the reset. • They will be displayed Warning returns after you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 83 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...brake fluid Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low Check engine Change oil soon Oil change required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is not completely closed. Displayed when the passenger side door... warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 84 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to come on...
...brake fluid Liftgate ajar (if equipped) Trunk ajar (if equipped) Check Traction Control (if equipped) Washer Fluid level low Coolant level low Check engine Change oil soon Oil change required Data error Status Warning returns after the park brake is not completely closed. Displayed when the passenger side door... warning stays on or continues to come on , contact your dealer as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. 84 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays on or continues to come on...
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... TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Driver Controls AWD MALFUNCTION (if equipped). CHECK TRANSMISSION. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed as many of the engine oil. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or comes on ,...Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. LOW BRAKE FLUID. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 85 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TRUNK AJAR (if equipped). Displayed when the Traction Control system is not...
... TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). Driver Controls AWD MALFUNCTION (if equipped). CHECK TRANSMISSION. LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed as many of the engine oil. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or comes on ,...Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. LOW BRAKE FLUID. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 85 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TRUNK AJAR (if equipped). Displayed when the Traction Control system is not...
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... operating properly. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Select this warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Your oil life is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to 100% after each oil change is now reset. 86 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002...REQUIRED. Refer to display OIL LIFE SET TO 100%. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Press and hold the RESET control to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If this function from the SETUP control for current display mode. 2. To reset the oil ...
... operating properly. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Select this warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Your oil life is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to 100% after each oil change is now reset. 86 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002...REQUIRED. Refer to display OIL LIFE SET TO 100%. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Press and hold the RESET control to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If this function from the SETUP control for current display mode. 2. To reset the oil ...