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... engine air filter. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to keep your vehicle checked regularly. Inspect half shaft dust... boots, if equipped. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Inspect steering and linkage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - This can help...
... engine air filter. Check shocks and struts and other suspension components for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Recommended at every scheduled maintenance interval as one way to keep your vehicle checked regularly. Inspect half shaft dust... boots, if equipped. Check operation of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Ford recommended scheduled maintenance - Inspect windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Inspect steering and linkage. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION - This can help...
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... with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (F450/550 and E ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve...
... with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (F450/550 and E ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve...
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... steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Replace climate-controlled seat...
... steering linkage if equipped with zerk fittings. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Replace fuel filter (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Replace 4X2 wheel bearings and grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. Replace climate-controlled seat...
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...: MILEAGE: 110,000 miles Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for optimal tire life.
...: MILEAGE: 110,000 miles Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for optimal tire life.
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..., half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (except CVT). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle...
..., half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (except CVT). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Change automatic transaxle filter (except CVT, Five Hundred and Montego equipped with 6-speed automatic transaxle...
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Table of Contents Accessories Index 219 221 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
Table of Contents Accessories Index 219 221 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
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... parking lamps are on . Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is opened . 13 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Key-in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is low. Electronic throttle control: Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a dealer...
... parking lamps are on . Instrument Cluster Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is opened . 13 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Key-in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is low. Electronic throttle control: Illuminates when the engine has defaulted to a dealer...
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...point is moving the control up position. To prevent the fuse from being used. 39 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the key is an additional power source for accessory plugs only. The power point is inserted into the ignition, the column will return ...to telescope in. The tilt function is adjusted by moving . AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for electrical ON accessories. PASSENGER AIRBAG Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Do not hang any other object in...
...point is moving the control up position. To prevent the fuse from being used. 39 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the key is an additional power source for accessory plugs only. The power point is inserted into the ignition, the column will return ...to telescope in. The tilt function is adjusted by moving . AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC) Power outlets are designed for electrical ON accessories. PASSENGER AIRBAG Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Do not hang any other object in...
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... driver's window to close the window. Press again to the OFF position or until either front door is opened. 40 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, radio, and the convertible top motor, may seriously injure themselves. POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children... and release quickly. Press and hold the bottom part of the window openings. Driver Controls Cigarette/Cigar lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket.
... driver's window to close the window. Press again to the OFF position or until either front door is opened. 40 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, radio, and the convertible top motor, may seriously injure themselves. POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children... and release quickly. Press and hold the bottom part of the window openings. Driver Controls Cigarette/Cigar lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket.
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Press the button on both sides of the boot (if equipped) Be sure the boot is completely stored in the accessory delay mode. Push the convertible top switch on the instrument panel and hold until the top is tucked into the lock position. Fasten the snaps ... handle and pull the handle down and forward to release the clamps from the windshield header. 4. Installation of the vehicle and at the center. 51 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Push the handle back into the quarter panel and upper back panel and all snaps are fastened...
Press the button on both sides of the boot (if equipped) Be sure the boot is completely stored in the accessory delay mode. Push the convertible top switch on the instrument panel and hold until the top is tucked into the lock position. Fasten the snaps ... handle and pull the handle down and forward to release the clamps from the windshield header. 4. Installation of the vehicle and at the center. 51 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Push the handle back into the quarter panel and upper back panel and all snaps are fastened...
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Push the two screws down into the windscreen panel of your vehicle. 52 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Raising the convertible top To raise the convertible top: 1. It is recommended that the vehicle's engine is ... and the quarter panel along the sides. 3. The convertible top will operate with the key in the RUN position, RUN/ACC position or in the accessory delay mode. Driver Controls 2.
Push the two screws down into the windscreen panel of your vehicle. 52 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Raising the convertible top To raise the convertible top: 1. It is recommended that the vehicle's engine is ... and the quarter panel along the sides. 3. The convertible top will operate with the key in the RUN position, RUN/ACC position or in the accessory delay mode. Driver Controls 2.
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... or block the driver's rear view. Press position to timeout in the 1 (LOCK), 2 (OFF) or 3 (ACCESSORY) position. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 67 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The battery saver feature will turn signal...
... or block the driver's rear view. Press position to timeout in the 1 (LOCK), 2 (OFF) or 3 (ACCESSORY) position. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. 67 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The battery saver feature will turn signal...
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... and injuries to reduce concentration of force on a seat containing an airbag. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The energy management safety belt is . In a crash, if the air...These particular belts are specifically designed to incur a serious or fatal injury. Do not use of accessory seat covers may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of injury in front seat ...the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided. 96 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints This vehicle has...
... and injuries to reduce concentration of force on a seat containing an airbag. Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The energy management safety belt is . In a crash, if the air...These particular belts are specifically designed to incur a serious or fatal injury. Do not use of accessory seat covers may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of injury in front seat ...the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided. 96 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints This vehicle has...
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Contact the manufacturer of the passenger seat. 106 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locate the tether anchor at the bottom back of your vehicle are available as shown. Seating and ... forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to the appropriate tether anchor as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap. The tether strap anchors in your child seat for many older safety seats. Position the child safety seat on...
Contact the manufacturer of the passenger seat. 106 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Locate the tether anchor at the bottom back of your vehicle are available as shown. Seating and ... forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to the appropriate tether anchor as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap. The tether strap anchors in your child seat for many older safety seats. Position the child safety seat on...
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... transmission shift lever to operate while the engine is in the ignition and in this chapter. 138 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. START, cranks the engine. When the key is not running. 4....refer to start your vehicle Engine starting the engine. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories except the radio, convertible top control and the 5 power windows if accessory delay is controlled by the powertrain control system. Preparing to Starting the engine in the OFF position...
... transmission shift lever to operate while the engine is in the ignition and in this chapter. 138 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. START, cranks the engine. When the key is not running. 4....refer to start your vehicle Engine starting the engine. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories except the radio, convertible top control and the 5 power windows if accessory delay is controlled by the powertrain control system. Preparing to Starting the engine in the OFF position...
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.... If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle in a closed garage or in P (Park). 139 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or ...parking brake is in other enclosed areas. Always open the garage door before you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 3. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more information on safety belts and their safety belts.
.... If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your dealer inspect your vehicle in a closed garage or in P (Park). 139 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or ...parking brake is in other enclosed areas. Always open the garage door before you smell exhaust fumes. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off. 3. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more information on safety belts and their safety belts.
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... sure the two vehicles do not touch. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the positive (+) terminal of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. Ensure the vent caps are used to its optimum shift feel. 1. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Do not disconnect the battery of your vehicle. 2. Note... all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. This operation is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 163
... sure the two vehicles do not touch. Turn the heater fan on both vehicles to the positive (+) terminal of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. Ensure the vent caps are used to its optimum shift feel. 1. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Do not disconnect the battery of your vehicle. 2. Note... all battery terminals and remove any electrical surges. This operation is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 163
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... household detergents or soap, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any exterior accessories, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. if these substances come in contact with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, ... as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to your dealer, or an equivalent quality product. 178 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WAXING Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to the vehicle's paintwork and trim...
... household detergents or soap, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any exterior accessories, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. if these substances come in contact with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, ... as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to your dealer, or an equivalent quality product. 178 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) WAXING Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to the vehicle's paintwork and trim...
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...additional water during its life of the same vented design. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect ...located in the luggage compartment, next to the spare tire. Always provide proper ventilation. 189 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) BATTERY Your vehicle is used ... performance and durability. If you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is equipped ...
...additional water during its life of the same vented design. Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect ...located in the luggage compartment, next to the spare tire. Always provide proper ventilation. 189 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) BATTERY Your vehicle is used ... performance and durability. If you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is equipped ...
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... a result of children. This operation is swallowed, call a physician immediately. With the vehicle at least one minute. 6. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. To begin this , the transmission may need to be adversely affected until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Turn the ... possible splashing of the transmission. Because your eyes when working near the battery to relearn its optimum shift feel. 190 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keep batteries out of reach of this process: 1.
... a result of children. This operation is swallowed, call a physician immediately. With the vehicle at least one minute. 6. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. To begin this , the transmission may need to be adversely affected until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Turn the ... possible splashing of the transmission. Because your eyes when working near the battery to relearn its optimum shift feel. 190 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Keep batteries out of reach of this process: 1.