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... 4R100 transmissions. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO...
... 4R100 transmissions. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO...
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...Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings...Change manual transmission fluid. Consult your particular requirements. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on the vehicles equipped with CVT. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel ...
...Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on vehicles equipped with dipstick. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings...Change manual transmission fluid. Consult your particular requirements. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (Excursion). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on the vehicles equipped with CVT. Replace engine air filter. Replace fuel ...
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Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine air filter. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) ...system and hoses. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Replace the remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect...
Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine air filter. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) ...system and hoses. Replace fuel filter (see page 47). Change automatic transmission fluid on vehicles equipped with the Torqshift transmission. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator). Replace the remote filter element on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect...
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Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter .... ❑ Inspect tires for 5.4L 3V engine). Replace the remote filter element on the vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator).
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter .... ❑ Inspect tires for 5.4L 3V engine). Replace the remote filter element on the vehicles equipped with the Torqshift and 4R100 transmissions. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator).
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... and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see page 47). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE.../550 and Excursion). filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS...
... and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and (see page 47). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE.../550 and Excursion). filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 42 and 46). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator). Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS...
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... lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance...DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 35,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect wheel ends for optimal tire life.
... lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance...DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 35,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect wheel ends for optimal tire life.
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... CVT. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 33 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and...
... CVT. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 33 Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and...
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...4F50N or 4F27E. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Rotation recommended for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended)... oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter...
...4F50N or 4F27E. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 36 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Rotation recommended for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended)... oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace engine air filter...
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...hoses, and parking brake system. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on all vehicles equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 120,000...transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with CVT. Inspect wheel ends for your particular requirements. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter...
...hoses, and parking brake system. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter on all vehicles equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 120,000...transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with CVT. Inspect wheel ends for your particular requirements. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Replace cabin air filter...
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Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 41 Normal Schedule ... wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension (see page 47).
Check air filter restriction gauge, replace filter as required (Focus only). Replace climate-controlled seat filters if equipped (LS and Monterey). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Scheduled Maintenance 41 Normal Schedule ... wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. ❑ Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension (see page 47).
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... system effectiveness, the driver and passenger seat must be properly restrained. 78 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of the control for minimum heat. • Push again to move the seat forward or backward. Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the passenger's power...
... system effectiveness, the driver and passenger seat must be properly restrained. 78 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of the control for minimum heat. • Push again to move the seat forward or backward. Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting the passenger's power...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... is set. 4. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in P (Park). 139 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic...
... is set. 4. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in P (Park). 139 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can be toxic...
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.../park lamp and side marker Left-hand headlamp Passenger air bag on/off switch indicator Cluster Air bag module Not used (spare) Driver and passenger heated seat modules Cluster Radio, Central imaging amplifier Tilt/Tele motors Front Electronics Module (FEM), Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC), Cluster Not used (spare) Not used (spare... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 156 10A 10A 10A 5A 10A 3A 10A 10A 5A 5A 10A 20A 10A 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
.../park lamp and side marker Left-hand headlamp Passenger air bag on/off switch indicator Cluster Air bag module Not used (spare) Driver and passenger heated seat modules Cluster Radio, Central imaging amplifier Tilt/Tele motors Front Electronics Module (FEM), Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC), Cluster Not used (spare) Not used (spare... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 156 10A 10A 10A 5A 10A 3A 10A 10A 5A 5A 10A 20A 10A 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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Hard top sense Back-up lamps Right rear stop lamp Not used Passenger heated seat Driver heated seat REM Not used Convertible top relay coil Alternator sense Not used Ignition switch SSP4 SSP3 Passenger compartment fuse panel Passenger power seat SSP1 REM -Right front window 161 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 5A* - 15A* 20A* 30A** 30A** - 20A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Left front window Not used Fuel pump Subwoofer amplifier Driver power seat FEM - Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* 5A* 10A* 10A* ...
Hard top sense Back-up lamps Right rear stop lamp Not used Passenger heated seat Driver heated seat REM Not used Convertible top relay coil Alternator sense Not used Ignition switch SSP4 SSP3 Passenger compartment fuse panel Passenger power seat SSP1 REM -Right front window 161 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 5A* - 15A* 20A* 30A** 30A** - 20A** 30A** 30A** 40A** 30A** 30A** 30A** 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Left front window Not used Fuel pump Subwoofer amplifier Driver power seat FEM - Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* 5A* 10A* 10A* ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 187 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in and ensure it again...8226; If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is fully seated. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Some oil must be removed from engine heat. 5. Adding engine oil 1. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it is acceptable. Maintenance and ...
...ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 187 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in and ensure it again...8226; If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is fully seated. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Some oil must be removed from engine heat. 5. Adding engine oil 1. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it is acceptable. Maintenance and ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... for your vehicle ...183 Ford Extended Service Plan ...175 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index waxing ...178 wheels ...179 wiper blades ...180 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...22 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...18 Console ...61 Controls power seat ...76 steering column ...45 Convertible ...50 cleaning ...54, 181 installation ...heater ...140 Engine oil ...186 checking and adding ...186 dipstick ...186 filter, specifications ...188, 210 recommendations ...188 refill capacities ...211 specifications ...213, 215 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... for your vehicle ...183 Ford Extended Service Plan ...175 Getting assistance outside the U.S. Index waxing ...178 wheels ...179 wiper blades ...180 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ...22 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash ...18 Console ...61 Controls power seat ...76 steering column ...45 Convertible ...50 cleaning ...54, 181 installation ...heater ...140 Engine oil ...186 checking and adding ...186 dipstick ...186 filter, specifications ...188, 210 recommendations ...188 refill capacities ...211 specifications ...213, 215 2005 Thunderbird (tbr) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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......28 replacing bulbs ...32 turning on and off ...27 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...22 Homelink wireless control system ...46 Hood ...185 I Ignition ...138, 215 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...102 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...206 Instrument panel cleaning ......181 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...28 J Jack ...115 positioning ...115 storage ...115 Jump-starting your vehicle ...162 K Keyless entry system autolock ...70 223 2005 Thunderbird (tbr...
......28 replacing bulbs ...32 turning on and off ...27 Heating heating and air conditioning system ...22 Homelink wireless control system ...46 Hood ...185 I Ignition ...138, 215 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...102 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...206 Instrument panel cleaning ......181 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...28 J Jack ...115 positioning ...115 storage ...115 Jump-starting your vehicle ...162 K Keyless entry system autolock ...70 223 2005 Thunderbird (tbr...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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have the wipers and washer fluid activate for this light to illuminate briefly when you should be serviced. 11 Climate Control Your Thunderbird is displayed. It's normal to hear an electric motor type of sound coming from you to increase the speed of available traction...of the vehicle. The Traction Control™ system will activate when the ignition is equipped with a Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System. The heated seat function will automatically turn on every time the ignition is turned off and on. To wash: Push the end of the rocker switch to...
have the wipers and washer fluid activate for this light to illuminate briefly when you should be serviced. 11 Climate Control Your Thunderbird is displayed. It's normal to hear an electric motor type of sound coming from you to increase the speed of available traction...of the vehicle. The Traction Control™ system will activate when the ignition is equipped with a Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System. The heated seat function will automatically turn on every time the ignition is turned off and on. To wash: Push the end of the rocker switch to...