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What Type Of Engine Coolant Do You Use For A Ford Freestyle

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

...may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 233 239...

Owner's Manual - Page 9

... 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...

Owner's Manual - Page 12

... in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Engine oil in this chapter). 12 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is running or hot. Engine coolant level: Illuminates when the engine coolant is active. Traction Control active: Illuminates when the Traction Control is...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

... enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. 14 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between "H" and "C"). Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. Stop the vehicle as...

Owner's Manual - Page 84

.... If the warning stays on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. 84 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Displayed when the engine has defaulted to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the driver's door is off, contact your...

Owner's Manual - Page 86

... reaches 0%, the OIL LIFE 0%, CHANGE OIL message will be displayed. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. Driver Controls COOLANT LEVEL LOW. Refer to display OIL LIFE SET TO 100%. If this...control to come on , contact your dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the engine coolant is now reset. 86 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the warning stays...

Owner's Manual - Page 164

.... A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as 164 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible with ...a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that is intended for any other type of vehicle Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can ...

Owner's Manual - Page 193

... as soon as the engine starts. Do not drive if you live in fresh air. 193 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: If the engine does not start ,...heater/defroster performance. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in exhaust fumes. If you smell exhaust ...

Owner's Manual - Page 224

..., please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 224 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide...MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for warranty repairs. Customer Assistance GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts, or remanufactured...

Owner's Manual - Page 242

.... Protect yourself from engine heat. 242 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Lubricant specifications in P (Park). 4. If you operate your vehicle in the cooling system may restrict the use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in the engine coolant reservoir. Turn the engine off and wait...

Owner's Manual - Page 245

Change your engine application. 245 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. An oil with this certification trademark. It is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 or an equivalent 5W-20 oil meeting Ford specifications) for your engine oil and...

Owner's Manual - Page 249

If the reservoir is obtained. 249 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of engine coolant and distilled water. Maintenance and Specifications When the engine is cold, check the level of the...

Owner's Manual - Page 250

...; Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Maintenance and Specifications Do not add engine coolant when the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC...

Owner's Manual - Page 253

... above 60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. 253 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with a low level of coolant can hold, refer to Refill capacities in your dealer...

Owner's Manual - Page 254

...in possible personal injury. If the fuel filler cap is a cancer-causing agent. 254 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you hear a hissing ... result in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50 mixture of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide ...

Owner's Manual - Page 264

...periods. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator ...MAX lines. While the engine idles, turn off . 4. Check the fluid level in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with indicator on...STEERING FLUID Refer to put the cap back on the reservoir. 264 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If adding ...

Owner's Manual - Page 267

... REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) N/A Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid Motorcraft SAE...

Owner's Manual - Page 270

... Engine coolant XG-5 WSS-M2C258-A1 Power steering fluid Windshield washer fluid VC-7-A (U.S., WSS -M97B51-A1 except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM) XT-2-QDX MERCON ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 Using any transaxle fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage. 1 270 2005 Freestyle...

Owner's Manual - Page 278

...139 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...202 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...248 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...194 Anti-theft ...90 Cargo net ...90 Cassette tape player ...17 Cell phone use ...88 Changing a tire ...163 Child safety restraints ...145 ...engine compartment ...234 instrument panel ...236 interior ...236 interior trim ...236 plastic parts ...235 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners ...

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 5

...or driving at low-speeds for long distances Driving in dusty conditions Off-road operation Use of E85 fuel 50% of all schedules for you is right for specific vehicles and...46 • Engine oil and Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant - GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Determine which maintenance schedule to follow the maintenance schedule that most part, do you drive your Ford, Lincoln or ...