Ford 2005 Freestar manual

Introduction 4 Instrument Cluster 10 W arning and control lights 10 Gauges 15 Entertainment Systems 18 AM/FM stereo 18 AM/FM stereo with CD 20 AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 23 AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 26 Climate Controls 34 Manual heating and air conditioning 34 Rear window defroster 44 Lights 45 Headlamps 45 T urn signal control 49 Bulb re[...]

Seating and Safety Restraints 1 12 Seating 112 Safety restraints 137 Airbags 152 Child restraints 164 Tires, Wheels and Loading 178 T ire Information 178 Changing tires 183 Lug Nut T orque 191 Low tire warning system 200 V ehicle loading 203 T railer towing 210 Recreational towing 214 Driving 215 Starting 215 Brakes 219 T ransmission operation 223 [...]

Maintenance and Specifications 261 Engine compartment 263 Engine oil 264 Battery 268 Engine Coolant 270 Fuel information 275 Air filter(s) 292 Part numbers 292 Refill capacities 293 Lubricant specifications 294 Accessories 300 Index 302 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by [...]

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 W arning W ARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemic[...]

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION W arning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. W arning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, i[...]

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New V ehicle Limited W arranty includes Bumper -to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance W arranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and wha[...]

Special instructions For your added safety , your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter . Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury . Front seat mounted rear -facing child or inf[...]

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. V ehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’ s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat Installation W arning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat T ether Anchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid - Non-Petroleum Based Powertrain Malfunction[...]

V ehicle Symbol Glossary Power W indows Front/Rear Power W indow Lockout Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Panic Alarm Engine Oil Engine Coolant Engine Coolant T emperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery A void Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan W arning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Corr[...]

W ARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES W arning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’ s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains [...]

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Check engine warning light to come on, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter . Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illumi[...]

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. Check transaxle: Illuminates when a transaxle problem has been detected and shifting may be restricted. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer . Charging system: Illuminates when the[...]

T raction Control 娂 or AdvanceT rac 威 active (if equipped): Illuminates when the T raction Control 娂 is active, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. • W ithout Message Center • W ith Message Center T raction Control 娂 or AdvanceT rac 威 off light (if equipped): Illuminates when the T raction Control 娂 has been disabled [...]

Low washer fluid: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low . • W ithout Message Center • W ith Message Center Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open. • W ithout Message Center • W ith Message Center Displays which door or the liftgate is open. T urn signal: Illuminates when the left or[...]

• W ith Message Center Displays which bulb is burned out. Depress the RESET control to clear . High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’ s door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds w[...]

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine a[...]

T rip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. • W ithout Message Center Press and release the button on the cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display . T o reset, press the button again until the trip reading is 000000.0 miles. T o switch the odometer display and temperature from English to Metric. W [...]

AM/FM STEREO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. / T uner: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency . Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Audio: Press to access select various settings. T reble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK . Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use / / SEEK, SEEK . Balance: Press to adj[...]

3. Seek: Press to access the next/previous strong station or track. 4. Memory presets: T o set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 5. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band. 6. ON/OFF/V olume: Press to turn ON/OFF . T urn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is se[...]

AM/FM STEREO/ SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. / T uner: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency . Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media. 3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes: Autoset: Allows you to set the stron[...]

T reble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK . Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. Use / / SEEK . Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use / / SEEK . Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for [...]

10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track. 11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track. 12. Memory presets: T o set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. 14. Seek:[...]

PREMIUM IN-DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. / T uner: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency . Also use in menu mode to select various settings. 2. Phone/mute: Press to mute the playing media. Press again to return to the playing media. 3. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes: T reble: Press to adjust the treble s[...]

Speed sensitive volume (if equipped): Radio volume automatically changes slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Press MENU to access and use / / SEEK to adjust. Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed. Press / / SEEK to adjust the hours/minutes. If your vehicle is equipped with an in[...]

10. Fast forward: Press to manually advance in a CD track. 11. Rewind: Press to manually reverse in a CD track. 12. Memory presets: T o set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns. 13. Scan: Press for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks. Press again to stop. 14. Seek:[...]

If a slot is not selected within 5 seconds, the radio shall eject the current disc. Press and hold for 2 seconds to auto eject all CDs present in the radio mechanism. 20. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE/SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. / T uner: Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency . Also use in menu [...]

4. Menu: Press to toggle through the following modes: T reble: Press to adjust the treble setting. Use / / SEEK . Bass: Press to adjust the bass setting. Use / / SEEK . Balance: Press to adjust the audio between the left and right speakers. Use / / SEEK . Fade: Press to adjust the audio between the front and rear speakers. Use / / SEEK . Speed sens[...]

6. T ape eject: Press to eject a tape. 7. T ext: In CD mode, displays track title, artist name, and disc title (if available). 8. Shuffle: Press to play CD tracks in random order . 9. Compress (Compression): In CD mode, brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. 10. Repeat: Press to repeat the current CD track.[...]

17. ON/OFF/V olume: Press to turn ON/OFF . T urn to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. 18. CD: Press to enter CD mode. If a CD is already loaded into the system, CD play will b[...]

1. V olume: Press to / increase/decrease volume control. 2. Media: Press to select from different playing medias. 3. / : Press to activate dual play mode and enable the rear seat passengers to hear audio through the headphones. Press again to deactivate. 4. MEM: Press consecutively to scroll through the preset stations, change tape side (if equippe[...]

Dual play mode Press / on the rear seat audio controls or simultaneously press the radio preset controls 2 and 4 to enable/disable dual play . During dual play , the rear vehicle speakers will be deactivated and the wired headphones (if equipped) will become active. T wo different medias can be played in the vehicle simultaneously: • The driver c[...]

CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do: • T ighten very loose tapes by inserting a pen or pencil into the hole and turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning[...]

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only . Due to technical incompatibility , certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels [...]

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. T emperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents [...]

Operating tips • T o reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather , place the air flow selector in the position. • T o reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in the O (OFF) or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflo[...]

DUAL ZONE MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents only to cool the vehicle.[...]

4. REAR Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and to set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature setting when only the center rear temperature light ( REAR ) is illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature will be warm[...]

• For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): In the MAX A/C mode: • Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting. • Set the fan to the highest speed initially , then adjust to maintain passenger comfort. In the and modes: • Move the temperature control selector to the coldest setting. • Select A/C and recirculated air . Us[...]

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield. 2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and set the desired rear cabin airflow temperatu[...]

6. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air can be engaged manually in any airflow selection except . Recirculated [...]

DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED SEATS AND REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield. 2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and set the desired rear cabin [...]

7. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and the floor vents. 8. : Distributes air through the floor vents. 9. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor vents. 10. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. 11. Manual override controls: Allows you to change the system operation. T o return to f[...]

19. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press again to turn the auxiliary system off. OPERATING TIPS • T o reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather , place the air flow selector in the position. • T o reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF or with [...]

AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed: T urn to select the desired fan speed. 2. T emperature/mode selection: The distribution of air from the overhead and floor registers is based on the temperature selected. T urn to select for comfort. T o use the rear climate controls, ensure that REAR is pressed on the main climate control face.[...]

HEADLAMP CONTROL T urns the lamps off. T urns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps. T urns the headlamps on. Note: Some vehicles may be equipped with a headlamps on with wipers feature. In order for this feature to work: • the ignition must be in run and the front wipers must be on greater than 10 secon[...]

Autolamps - Programmable exit delay Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to be changed. Once in the programming mode, the headlamps and parklamps will turn on to indicate the start of the time desired. T o program the auto lamp exit time delay: 1. Start with the ignition in the OFF position and the headlamp control i[...]

High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps, except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the ignition co[...]

Y our vehicle also contains a feature called “sleeping baby mode” — in which the dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will illuminate. This lighting mode can be activated by rotating the thumbwheel to the first left detent position (as denoted by the half filled circle above). Domelamp Control The panel dimmer control also cont[...]

4. On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with high intensity flat segments at the top edge of the pattern. If the flat edges are not at the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp, then us ea#2 Phillips screwdriver to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise (t[...]

INTERIOR LAMPS The interior lights illuminate when: • any door is opened (and the operation switch is in the middle position). • the instrument panel dimmer switch is moved to the passenger side position (right position). • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF (and the operation switch is in the middle position[...]

Dome lamps (if equipped) The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and passenger seats. The dome lamp will stay on if the panel dimmer control is moved to the passenger side position. When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will only come on when a door is opened. If the control is moved to the driver’ s side positio[...]

Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below . Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T .” for North America and an “E” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility . The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty an[...]

Replacing headlamp bulbs T o remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Remove the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp assembly forward to expose the back of the bulb. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward and unlock the bu[...]

3. T o remove the side marker bulb, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise, and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. T o remove the parking/turn bulb, turn the socket on the bottom of the headlamp assembly counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order . Replacing tail lamp/backup/turn[...]

Replacing license plate lamp bulb The license plate bulbs are located in the license plate housing assembly on the liftgate. T o change the license plate bulbs: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the license lamp screw from the assembly . 3. Pull the lamp down and twist the bulb socket counterclockwise. Remove the bu[...]

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER W indshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate towards you to decrease the speed of the wipers. W indshield washer: Push the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick push and hold: the wipers will swipe three [...]

Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle. T urn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm. Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard. Replace wiper b[...]

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp. Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage. Note: T o stow the visor back into the headliner , visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield. OVERHEAD CONSOL[...]

Electronic compass/temperature display (if equipped) The overhead console may have an electronic compass and outside air temperature display . The compass heading and outside air temperature are displayed together - side by side. The display , as a whole, can be turned on or off by pressing the momentary push-button on the overhead console. When th[...]

Zone variation mode 1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in by referring to the zone map. 2. T urn the ignition to the ON position. 3. Press and hold the momentary push-button for approximately 4 seconds, until V AR is displayed, then release it. (Pressing the momentary push-button for 8 seconds de-calibrates the compass—see Compass Calibrati[...]

Note: Look for a parking lot away from buildings, light posts, manhole covers, sewer and drainage grates and other metallic objects. Some magnetic objects may be hidden underground. Look for signs of underground utilities, water mains or other industrial structures. The parking lot should be level and have a smooth surface. Blacktop is preferred ov[...]

In some cases it may be necessary to have someone hold the door while rear seat passengers are entering or exiting the vehicle. The hold open mechanism will restrain the door open when the vehicle is parked on moderate downhill grades. On more severe grades, the operator should ensure that the open door is stable and secure against the stop, before[...]

The Power Door Lockout Control is located in the overhead console. W ith the control in the OFF position, power operation is disabled from both PSD handles and from both second row passenger switches. The overhead console switch and remote entry transmitter will operate the power doors regardless of the position of the lockout switch. When opening [...]

T o power close the PSD with the inside or outside release handle: • Manually pull the door about 6 inches in the desired direction of travel. The power door assist will take over and complete the open or close operation. Pressing any of the switches, overhead console, second row passenger , or remote entry transmitter while the door is moving wi[...]

Resetting the PSD The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the following conditions: • a low voltage or dead battery • the door is left opened for more than 6 hours • the battery is disconnected • the PSD Passenger compartment fuse panel fuse (fuse #11) is removed or blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roa[...]

T o open the sliding door when the child safety lock is on: • Unlock the sliding door and open the door from the outside. • Press the right or left hand control on the overhead console or the remote to open the door . • The second row passenger switch will still be functional to open the door . T o prevent the second row passenger from operat[...]

Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element (if equipped). T o prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W . T o prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Always keep the power po[...]

Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used. Improper use of the lighter can cause[...]

Power vent windows The power vent windows are operated by a single switch located on the instrument panel. Press and hold the bottom of the switch to open or the top of the switch to close both vent windows. A sound will be heard when opening and closing the vent windows. This is a normal noise that informs you the windows are operating. MIRRORS Au[...]

Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors. Signal indicator mirrors (if [...]

POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you. The adjustment allows for approximately 2.8 inches (73 mm) of maximum[...]

3. Press the SET + control and release it. 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. 5. The indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • V ehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you may want to apply the brakes to reduce [...]

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET + control. Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed: • Press and hold the CST - control until you get to the desired speed, then release the control. Y ou can also use the CST - control [...]

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) RADIO CONTROL FEATURES • Press MEDIA to select AM, FM1, FM2, T APE or CD (if equipped). In Radio mode: • Press SEEK to access the next/previous strong station. In T ape mode: • Press SEEK to listen to the next selection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press SEEK to listen to the next track on the disc. In an[...]

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communications systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. A driver’ s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions an[...]

Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLink 威 equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink 威 buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in this section. Programming Do not program HomeLi[...]

5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink 威 button and observe the indicator light. If the light is constant, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink 威 button is pressed and released. Note: T o program the remaining two HomeLink 威 buttons, begin with Step 2 in the “Programming” section — do not repeat[...]

• Continue to press and hold the HomeLink 威 button (note Step 3 in the “Programming” section) while you press and release — every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink 威 . The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink 威 accepts the radi[...]

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. W ithout releasing the HomeLink 威 button, follow Step 2 in the “Programming” section. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink 威 at www .homelink.com or 1–800–355–3515. MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) W ith the ignition in the ON position, the message center , located on you[...]

Odometer/Trip Odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter . Distance to empty (DTE) Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions. Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect t[...]

Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display your trip elapsed drive time. When selected the display will accumulate when the key is in the ON position. 1. Press the INFO control until the message center display shows the TRIP TIME XX:XX:XX. 2. Hold the RESET control down for two seconds to clear display . Display on/o[...]

3. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to set the language choice. Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric. System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each [...]

System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’ s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds. The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warni[...]

Liftgate ajar W arning returns after the ignition key is turned from OFF to ON Check left park lamp Check right park lamp Check left headlamp Check fuel cap Check right headlamp Check left turn lamp W asher fluid low Check right turn lamp Change oil soon Check tires Check brake lamps T urn signal on reminder DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the[...]

REDUCED ENGINE POWER. Displayed when the engine temperature exceeds safe driving operating range and the vehicle limits engine power to prevent engine damage. STOP ENGINE SAFEL Y . Displayed when the engine temperature exceeds safe driving operating range and the engine must be shut down to prevent damage. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and t[...]

CHANGE OIL SOON. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center . USE ONL Y RECOMMENDED ENGIN[...]

T o reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life %: 1. Press the SETUP control to access the System Check function. 2. Press and release the RESET control to display “OIL LIFE XX% HOLD RESET NEW”. 3. Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to display “IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET”. 4. Release the RESET control momentarily ,[...]

• W asher fluid • Brake Fluid Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis. LIFTGATE Unlock the liftgate (but not release it) with the power door lock system and remote entry transmitter . T o open the liftgate, pull the liftgate handle rearward. • Do not open the liftgate in a garage or other [...]

Opening and Closing the PLG: The PLG controls will operate without having the key in the ignition. The transaxle must be in P ARK to power operate the PLG, when the key is in the ignition and turned to the ON position. When the liftgate is being power closed, a chime will sound three times before the liftgate begins to power close. A single chime i[...]

T o power open or close the PLG with the Remote entry transmitter: 1. Press this control twice within three seconds to power open the PLG. The interior lamps will illuminate. 2. Press this control another two times within three seconds to close the PLG and turn off the interior lights. Refer to Remote Entry System in the Locks and Security chapter [...]

T o operate the PLG manually: 1. Disable the liftgate power function by placing the Power Door Lockout Control in the OFF position. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40° F (-40° C), or on extreme inclines, manual operation of the liftgate is suggested. Safety/Obstructions [...]

Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the climate control vents open so that fresh outside air circulates through the vehicle. CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo net (if equipped) The cargo pouch net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the[...]

T o adjust the cross-bar (if equipped) position: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide cross-bar to the desired location and tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar . T o remove the cross-bar (if equipped) assembly: 1. Loosen the thumbwheel (2) at both ends of the cross-bar (1[...]

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer . Y ou should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency . Refer to the SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system section in this chapter for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control[...]

The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the manual lock button on the door , locking the driver’ s door with a key , by simultaneously pressing button 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 controls on the remote entry keypad (if equipped), or using the lock button on the remote entry transmitter (if equipped). Childproof door locks[...]

• For vehicles without power liftgate, pull the lock/unlock lever to the right (drivers side). • For vehicles with power liftgate, pull the lock/unlock lever toward you (toward the front of the vehicle). Once the lock/unlock lever has been moved, you can open the liftgate from the outside liftgate handle. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device complie[...]

• 3–button remote • 5–button remote • 6–button remote The remote entry system allows you to: • lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate without a key . • unlock/open a driver’ s side power sliding door and/or passenger side power sliding door (if equipped). • unlock/open the power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped). • activate [...]

If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL remote entry transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem. Unlocking the doors 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’ s door . Note: The interior lamps will illuminate and the anti-theft system (if equipped) will disarm. [...]

Opening power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped) Press the control twice within three seconds to power open the power liftgate. The interior lamps will illuminate. Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate area before using the power liftgate controls to open or close the liftgate. Press the control another two times within three seconds to c[...]

If any of the doors, the liftgate or the hood (if equipped with perimeter alarm) are not properly closed, the horn will make two quick chirps and the parklamps will not flash. Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm. The alarm will cycle the horn, the turn signals will flash, and the interior lamps will illuminate. Press again or turn th[...]

5. Snap the two halves back together . Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lo[...]

9. T urn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters. 10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming mode has been exited. Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the key in the driver’ s door lock cylinder (if equipped with perimeter alarm), the[...]

• Head lamps • Park lamps • T ail lamps The system will automatically turn off if: • the vehicle is locked using the remote entry system, the keyless entry keypad, or • the ignition is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps Y ou may enable/disable this feature by hav[...]

Press to automatically move the driver seat, side view mirrors and adjustable pedals to the desired memory position. Associating the remote transmitter with the memory feature T o activate this feature: 1. Position the driver’ s seat, side view mirrors and adjustable pedals to the positions you desire. 2. Press the SET control on the door next to[...]

The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this code is located: • on the owner’ s wallet card in the glove box, • marked on the passenger compartment fuse panel (located below and to the left of the steering, near the brake pedal), • and is available from your authorized dealer . Y ou can also create your own 5?[...]

T ips for setting codes: • The factory set code cannot be erased or changed. • The factory code will work even after you have set your own personal codes. • Do not set a code that uses five of the same number . • Do not use five numbers in sequential order . Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. 2. W ithin five seco[...]

• the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position, • the brake is pressed before reaching 5 mph (8 km/h), and • then the vehicle increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h). Relock The autolock feature repeats when: • an “autolock” occurrence has already taken place, • the brake is depressed while vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), • all v[...]

1. T urn the ignition key to the 4 (ON) position. 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. T urn the ignition key from the 4 (ON) position to the 3 (OFF) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. T urn the ignition back to the 4 (ON) position. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the lock control, then press the unlock[...]

The following items may prevent the vehicle from starting: • Large metallic objects. • Electronic devices on the key chain that can be used to purchase gasoline or similar items. • A second key on the same key ring as the coded key . If any of these items are present, you need to prevent these objects from touching the coded key while startin[...]

1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition and turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the 4 (ON) position [maintain ignition in 4 (ON) for at least three seconds, but no more than ten seconds]. 2. T urn ignition from the 4 (ON) position back to the 3 (OFF) position in order to remove the first coded key from the i[...]

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter anti-theft system will warn you in the event of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are taken to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. Arming the system When armed, this syst[...]

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo [...]

Push control to lower head restraint. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’ s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. 2005 Freestar (w[...]

Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Adjusting the front power[...]

Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Heated seats (if equipped) T o operate the heated seats: • Push the control located on the climate control system panel once to activate high heat. • Push twice to activate low heat. • Push a third time to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when acti[...]

Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat, outside rearview mirrors, and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the door next to the window inside from the mirror . • T o program position one, move the driver seat to the[...]

The head restraints can be moved up and down by pulling up on the head restraint. Push button to lower head restraint. Seat mounted cup holders (if equipped) Deploy by pressing the button on top of the cupholder . 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 117[...]

The cupholder is designed to detach from the seat when subjected to heavy load. The cupholder can be reinstalled by returning to the closed position. Use only soft cups in the cupholder . Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Adjusting 2nd row seats (if equipped) Lift control to adjust seat forward or backward. • 2nd row bucket seat (if equ[...]

• 2nd row bench seat (if equipped) Note: This seat can be moved forward to keep a child in a LA TCH child restraint attached to the LA TCH anchors at the center of the bench seat close to the front seat occupants or to increase cargo room without removing the seat. The seat should be moved to the full rearward position when it is occupied by olde[...]

Accessing the third row seat with a second row bucket seat Ensure head restraint is in the full down position and seat is adjusted to full rear position (if equipped). Note: Place the front row seat in a forward position to allow the 2nd row to be fully upright. Lift the handle located on the rear lower corner of the seat. The seat back will fold f[...]

Continuing to lift the handle will tumble the seat forward, allowing easier access to the third row seat. After entering the 3rd row seat, return the seat from the tumbled position and latch it to the floor . Operate recline control to return the seatback to the upright position. Note: • Ensure that the seat and seatback is latched securely in po[...]

Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Always latch the vehi[...]

Exiting the third row seat Second row bucket seats (if equipped) Follow directions for accessing the third row seat Second row bench seat T o exit the third row , activate the easy entry system by pulling on the strap on the rear of the seat. This will cause the seatback to flip forward and the seat track latches to open. Push the seat forward to a[...]

Removal of second row seats from vehicle 1. Place the front row seat in a forward position to allow the 2nd row seat to be fully upright. 2. Place the 2nd row seat in a rear position to allow the 2nd row seat to be fully upright. 3. Place seat in tumbled position. (See Accessing 3rd row seat ) 4. From inside the vehicle, pull up on front floor rele[...]

6. W ith the assist handle, pull the seat rearward. 7. Remove the seat from vehicle. Second row bench seat 1. Detach the lap/shoulder belts from both sides of the seat by inserting a seat belt tongue or key into the buckle release slot, pushing upward as shown, and pulling out the mini-tongue on the end of the seat belt. 2005 Freestar (win) Owners [...]

2. Find the clips attached near the ends of the lap/shoulder belts. 3. Clip the end of the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder belt coming out of the trim panel. The end of the shoulder belt must be clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during vehicle operation. 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seat[...]

4. Position seatback in full down position. 5. From behind seat pull straight back on the release handles located on each side of the seat, releasing the rear floor latches. 6. Lift up the seat by the release handles to clear the floor latches and then pull the seat rearward until the front hooks have come out of the floor tubs. 7. Remove the seat.[...]

2. Install seat onto rear pin of front tub at a 30 to 45 degree angle. 3. Rotate the seat forward until it latches onto the front pin. 4. Rotate seat rearward until the back of the seat latches onto the floor . 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 128[...]

5. Operate recline lever and push the seat back upright. Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to [...]

3. Lower back of seat onto the rear tubs until both release controls latch into place. Be sure that the seat is locked in place both front and back. Do not place the seat front hooks on the front most pin of the front tub. Doing so will not allow the seat to fully install in vehicle. Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on sea[...]

2. If you plan to carry very large objects or items that might damage the center lap/shoulder belt, detach the belt from the seat. Use a key or seat belt tongue to release the buckle. 3. Store the tongue of the sliding latchplate in the belt pocket. 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 131[...]

4. Store the belt in the housing found on the ceiling by inserting the smaller tongue in the slot provided. Note: The seat can be stowed with the safety belt connected if desired. Store the tongue of the sliding latchplate in the belt pocket to avoid potential damage to the seat. 5. Push the head restraint release buttons and move the head restrain[...]

Important: If you don’t let go of the number 1 strap before the seat back folds completely , the seat may not stow flat in the tub. Refer to the label attached to the rear of the vehicle seat. 7. Release the cushion latches by pulling the number 2 strap. 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 133[...]

8. Pull the number 3 strap on the seat back to tumble seat all the way in to the tub in the floor . Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs. Unstowing the third row seat Ensure seat latching area is free of objects. 1. Lift the seat out of the tub in the floor by pulling up on the exposed strap or handle. Once seat is at a vertical position,[...]

2. T o return the seat back to the seating position, pull the number 1 strap, then while holding the number 1 strap, pull the number 3 strap to raise the seat back. 3. Release the number 1 strap to allow the seat to lock, then release the number 3 strap. 4. Pull up on the head restraints to adjust them. 5. If the center lap/shoulder belt is detache[...]

Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’ s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. T ailgate function The 3rd row seat is equipped with a tailgate function to be utilized when the vehicle is parked and engine turned off. This rearward-facing position allows the customer to open [...]

3. T o return the seat, ensure seat latching area is free of objects. Then, raise the seat off the liftgate scuff plate and push at the top of the seat back to rotate the seat back onto the latches. Pull up on the head restraints to raise them. Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause in[...]

How does the Personal Safety System 姟 work? The Personal Safety System 娂 can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’ s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety b[...]

to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by seat belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessa[...]

Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant’ s forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’ s chest by limiting the load on the o[...]

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver , should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. It is extremely dangerous to r[...]

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 2. T o unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. All restraints in the ve[...]

V ehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply , or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts wil[...]

• Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assem[...]

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder . Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. Third row comfort guide Note: Before stowing the third row seat or folding the third row seat back down, th[...]

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’ s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’ s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding.[...]

If... Then... The driver’ s and front passenger’ s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned ON... The BeltMinder 娂 feature will not activate. The driver’ s or front passenger’ s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicl[...]

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider ... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day . The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1i n4o fu sw i l lb e seriously injured in a crash during our[...]

Reasons given... Consider ... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN?[...]

• The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled T o reduce the risk of injury , do not deactivate/activate the BeltMinder 娂 feature while driving the vehicle. 1. T urn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT ST A[...]

Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts, replacing if necessary . All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, b[...]

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to work in conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term “supplemental restraint” means the airbags are intended as a supplement to the safety belts. Airbag[...]

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) between an occupant’ s chest and the driver airbag module. Never place your arm over the air bag module as a[...]

Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVE[...]

The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amo[...]

• diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and the airbag ignitors. Front passenger sens[...]

When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger’ s frontal airbag, the ⬙ passenger airbag off ⬙ or ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is off. When the front passenger seat is not occupied (empty seat) or in the event that[...]

Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor . The front passenger sensing system may detect small or m[...]

Determining if the system is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the W arning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter . Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. A difficulty with the system i[...]

All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. How does the side airbag system work? The design and development of the side airbag system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag T echnical W orking Group. The[...]

not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over , rear -impact, frontal or near -frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. If the side airb[...]

Do not attempt to service, repair , or modify the Safety Canopy 娂 system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy 娂 . See your authorized dealer . All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS and Safety Canopy 娂 system [...]

• T wo crash sensors located at the c-pillar behind the rear doors (one on each side). • Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM). The Safety Canopy 娂 system, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event. Children 12 years old an[...]

If the Safety Canopy 娂 system has deployed, the Safety Canopy 娂 will not function again unless replaced. The Safety Canopy 娂 system (including the A, B, C, and D pillar trim) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer . If the Safety Canopy 娂 is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. D[...]

or younger and who weigh 40 lb. [18 kg] or less) ride in your vehicle, you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Many states require that children use approved booster seats until they are eight years old. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle. [...]

Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better . They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably . Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably for growing children. When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the tim[...]

• Those with a high back. If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child’ s head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Both can be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg). The shoulder belt should cross[...]

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’ s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly , the child may be injured in a sudden stop or co[...]

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’ s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly , the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. N[...]

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together . 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together , route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the b[...]

5. T o put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard. 6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buc[...]

Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. T ether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap. C[...]

Front passenger seating position (manual adjusting seats only) 1. Position the child safety seat on the passenger seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. If the head restraint is adjustable, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts. If the top of the safety sea[...]

4. Rotate the tether hook, and clip the tether strap to the seat frame. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly (as shown) the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. Rotate the tether strap clip. 6. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LA TCH anchors or safety belts. Follow the instructions in t[...]

7. T ighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. Rear seating positions Follow Steps 1–7 as described above for the following available seats: • 2nd row bucket • 2nd row bench • 3rd row bench 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints 175[...]

For additional important safety information on the proper use of safety belts, child seats and infant seats, please read the entire Seating and safety restraints chapter in this owner’ s guide. Attaching safety seats with LA TCH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors New child safety seats have two rigid or w[...]

The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back. Follow the child seat manufacturer’ s instructions to properly install a child seat with LA TCH attachments. Attach LA TCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. If you install a child seat with[...]

INFORMA TION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating on them called T ire Quality Grades. The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: • T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A These T ire Quality Grades are [...]

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. T emperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’ s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate [...]

• Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’ s load carrying capability . • kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure. • PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard [...]

Inspecting your tires Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other damage. If interna[...]

maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer’ s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on either the Safety Compliance Certification Label which is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door . The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommen[...]

TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Y our vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability . Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as P-metric versus L T -metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Fo[...]

T emporary spare tire information Y our vehicle may have a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only . Replace this tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. Note: The Low T ire Pressure W arning system (if equipped) will detect [...]

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. Y our vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance[...]

Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations: Item Location Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper . Jack Behind the access panel located on the right rear quarter panel interior trim. Jack handle Attached to the jack with a clip. Flat tire tether , wing [...]

2. T urn the wrench counterclockwise until cable is slack and tire can be slid rearward. 3. Remove the primary retainer from the center of the tire. Note: Do not stow the full size tire or any flat tire under the vehicle. Stowing the primary tether Note: If no tire is to be stowed under the vehicle, raise the primary tether by turning the wrench cl[...]

1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park), turn engine off, and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. 4. Removing the optional wheel cover or center ornament: • T o remove a bolt-on wheel cover (if equipped) loosen the plastic nuts[...]

If Ford Accessory Running Boards have been installed, use the jack adapters supplied with the running boards as described on the inside of the jack storage area. 6. Locate the jack notch next to the door closest to the tire you are changing, then place the jack on the frame rail directly behind the notch. 7. T urn the jack handle clockwise until th[...]

11. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification. 12. Installing the optional wheel cover or center ornament: • If equipped with a bolted-on wheel cover , install the wheel cover and tighten the five plastic nuts un[...]

4. Check that the flat tire is properly secured. Stowing the spare tire 1. Lay the spare, inflated tire on the ground with the valve stem facing down. 2. Insert the primary wheel retainer through the center of the wheel. 3. Use the winch mechanism to pull, and raise the tire under the vehicle. 4. W agon only: Raise the tire by turning the lug nut w[...]

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel. In[...]

4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter . 6. 95: Indicates the tire’ s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry . Y ou may find this information in your Owner[...]

8. U.S. DOT T ire Identification Number (TIN): This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For exa[...]

13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers’ maximum permissible pressure and/or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer’ s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label which i[...]

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additional information beyond those of “P” type tires; these differences are described below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated by the T ire and Rim A[...]

TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some of the important maintenance items: Tire wear Measure and inspect the tire tread on all your tires periodically . Advanced and unusual tire wear can reduce the ability of tread to grip the road in adverse (wet, snowy , etc.) conditions. Visu[...]

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety . • Observe posted speed limits • A void fast starts, stops and turns • A void potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow , mud, sand, etc., do not rapidly spin [...]

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly , providing better tire performance and longer tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate the tires approximately every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). • Front Wheel Dr[...]

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/ All Wheel Drive (A WD) vehicles (front tires at top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved[...]

When a tire loses inflation, the low tire warning system detects the change and illuminates the low tire warning indicator light as shown. If the light remains on while driving, check the tire pressure refer to “Checking the tire pressure” in this chapter . The low tire warning indicator light will also illuminate when using a temporary spare, [...]

Reset with message center: T o reset turn the ignition to the ON position, press the set up button on the message center until “SYSTEM CHECK” is displayed. Press the RESET button until “HOLD RESET TO RELEARN” is displayed, continue to hold the button for three seconds. The low tire warning indicator light will flash three times as the low t[...]

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow . However , in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same [...]

V ehicle Curb W eight – is the weight of your new vehicle when you picked it up from your authorized dealer plus any aftermarket equipment. Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the T ire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s doo[...]

Example only: Cargo W eight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 205[...]

GA W (Gross Axle W eight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pi[...]

GVWR (Gross V ehicle W eight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’ s door . The GVW must never exceed the GVWR. Exceeding the Safety Complianc[...]

Maximum Loaded T railer W eight – is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow . It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of 10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lb. [68 kg]). Consult your a[...]

The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity: • Another example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo and luggage capacity . Y ou decide to go golfing. Is there enough load capacity to carry you, 4 of your friends and all the golf bags? Y ou and four friends average [...]

T RAILER TOWING Y our vehicle is capable either of towing Class I trailers or up to Class II trailers when equipped with the optional trailer tow package. If your vehicle does not have the optional trailer tow package your vehicle is partially prepped for trailer tow lamp wiring but you will also need to install electrical kit 3F2Z-15A416-A. This k[...]

V ehicle towing capability/T railer hitch requirement T railer Model/Engine GCWR -l b . (kg) Hitch type required T railer W eight range - lb. (kg) T ongue load V an, 3.9L 7000 (3175) Class I Non-Equalizing W eight Carrying 0-2000 (0–907) 10–15% of TW (200 lb. [91 kg] maximum) W agon, 3.9L W agon, 4.2L 7200 (3266) W agon, 3.9L with trailer tow o[...]

Safety chains Always connect the trailer’ s safety chains to the hook retainers on the hitch. T o connect the trailer’ s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer , follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumpe[...]

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • T urn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer . • T o eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear . This will also assist in transmission cooling. (F[...]

RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication. All Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles: It is not recommende[...]

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY , allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key removal. 3. OFF , shuts off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel. This position also a[...]

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover . The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding a[...]

• T urn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (ST ART). Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly . If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’ s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. Starting the engine Note: Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key a[...]

1. T urn the key to 5 (ST ART) without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 4 (ON). 2. When the engine starts, release the key . Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try , turn the key to 3 (OFF), wait 10 seconds and try again. If the engine still fails to sta[...]

BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer . If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer .[...]

Brake Assist (if equipped as part of the AdvanceT rac 姞 system) The Brake Assist system provides full braking force during panic braking situations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and maximizes the amount of brake booster assist, helping the driver to achieve maximum braking pressure. Once a panic brake application is detected,[...]

vehicle does not respond to steering inputs, the system will attempt to increase the turning response of the vehicle. AdvanceT rac 威 enhances your vehicle’ s stability during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in wet/snowy/icy road conditions and/or when performing emergency maneuvers. In an emergency lane-change, the driv[...]

with a message center will also have CHECK ADV ANCETRAC shown in the display . Have the vehicle system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately . If the vehicle is stuck in snow or mud or when driving in deep sand, switching off the AdvanceT rac 威 system may be beneficial so the wheels are allowed to spin. If your vehicle seems to lose engine[...]

STEERING T o prevent damage to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump reservoir fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). If the power steering system br[...]

When the key is in the 3 (OFF) position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. T o avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 3. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever , it is possible that a fuse has[...]

Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic transaxle P (Park) This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. T o put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear T o put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete s[...]

1 (First) • T ransaxle operates in first gear only . • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever . • W ill not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake. Always set the parking brake[...]

T o help avoid personal injury , always use caution when in R (Reverse) and when using the RSS. This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, [...]

The RSS is automatically enabled when the gear selector is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition is ON. The park aid disable switch allows the driver to disable the RSS only when the ignition is ON, and the gear selector is in R (Reverse). The OFF indicator remains illuminated when the system is disabled. If the indicator light illuminates when th[...]

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE T o fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New V ehicle Limited W arranty period of three years or [...]

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount. T o obtain reimbursement information, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140. Canadia[...]

This switch is located behind the service panel on the right side of the cargo area. T o reset the switch: 1. T urn the ignition OFF . 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. T urn the ignition ON. 5. W ait a few seconds and return the key to OFF . 6. Make another check[...]

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses Fuse link cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A T an T an — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Y ellow Y ellow Y ellow Blu[...]

The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 Relay Accessory delay relay 1 2 Relay Accessory delay relay 2 3 10A Front wiper motor Run feed 4 5A B+ feed to outside mirrors 5 20A V ent window power feed/Radio feed 6 5A Driver door switch illumination/Passenger door switch illumina[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 12 5A Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI) Run feed, Climate control system Run feed 13 5A Compass/Driver heated seat/Passenger heated seats/Reverse sensing system/Power Liftgate Module/Power sliding door Run feeds 14 5A Underhood fuse box Run feed, Front blower Run feed 15 10A[...]

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’ s main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. T o reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the [...]

The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 — Not used 2 30A** Right cooling fan 3 30A** Left cooling fan 4 30A** Starter solenoid 5 30A** Right-hand power sliding door 6 30A** SJB accessory #2 (driver power window) 7 30A** Auxiliary blower motor 8 40A** Anti-lock Brake Sys[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 31 Micro relay Right trailer stop/turn lamps 32 Mini relay Rear defroster 40 15A* Engine #1 (A/C relay coil, IMRC, HEGO sensors, Canister purge, T ransaxle, Canister vent) 41 25A* Horn 42 10A* A/C clutch 43 15A* Engine #2 (Cooling fan relays, Injectors, PCM, MAF sensor , IAC, Ig[...]

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 61 20A* Spare 62 30A* SJB #3 – Right cornering/auxiliary lamps, Right low beam, Left front park/turn lamps, Left rear park/stop/turn lamps, Instrument panel courtesy lamps, Step well lamps, Left signal mirror , Clock, Cluster , Message center (SJB F–15), Switch illumination [...]

Auxiliary relay box (cooling fans) The relay box is located in the engine compartment by the radiator . Fuse/Relay location Fuse amp rating Description 1 — Cooling fan relay #4 2 — Cooling fan relay #5 3 — Cooling fan relay #3 4 — Cooling fan relay #1 5 — Cooling fan relay #2 6 40A* Right-hand cooling fan motor (V ehicles with trailer tow[...]

Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may damage the catalytic converter . Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy . As a result, the transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. [...]

2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery . 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery . + – + – + – + – 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies 241[...]

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle’ s engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the bat[...]

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery . 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle’ s batter[...]

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle’ s battery . 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’ s battery . After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle c[...]

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or , if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service provider . It is recommended that your vehicle be towed by wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingb[...]

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Y ou must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized dealer for warranty repairs. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Please note that certain warranty repair[...]

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P .O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www .ford.ca If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the authorized dealer could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Ce[...]

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to the Dispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-Moss W arranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law , before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. This dispute handling procedure is not required prior to enforcing state cre[...]

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change elig[...]

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • An authorized dealer representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained by an independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosen from authorized dealer management, recognized for their business leadership qualities. What the[...]

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question 6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentation before the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide the case whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral presentation may be requested by the Board as well. [...]

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory , Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third part[...]

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this information is subject to change, please ask your authorized dealer for complete details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www .ford-esp.com. GETTING ASSIST A[...]

ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERA TURE T o order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at: HELM, INCORPORA TED P .O. Box 07150 Detroit, Michigan 48207 Or call: For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST Helm, Incorporated can also be reached by their website: w[...]

W ASHING THE EXTERIOR W ash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail W ash (ZC-3–A), which is available from your authorized dealer . • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces. • Ne[...]

• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with the sliding door electrical contact switches. Paint sealant or other contaminants could interfere with the proper operation of the power locks or power sliding door . If necessary , clean the contacts with Motorcraft Bug and T ar Remover (ZC-42) to remove any sealant. Do not use any abrasives o[...]

• Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while[...]

• The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23), available from your authorized dealer . • The wiper blades can be cleaned with Motorcraft Premium W indshield W asher Concentrate (ZC-32), available from your authorized dealer . This washer flui[...]

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner . • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). • If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area first with Motorcra[...]

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Y our Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and appearance of your vehicle. Eac[...]

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS T o help you service your vehicle: • W e highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • W e provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy . If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service[...]

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. Y our vehicle’ s hood has two locations for the p[...]

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.9L/4.2L V6 engines 1. Brake fluid reservoir 2. Air filter assembly 3. Power distribution box 4. Battery 5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. W indshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Engine coolant reservoir 10. Power steering fluid reservoir 5 7 6[...]

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is low . In very cold weather , do not fill the reservoir completely . Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2. Do not use any special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, stre[...]

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. W ipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully , then remove it again. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is[...]

• If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter . • Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above this mark may cause engine damage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer . 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding en[...]

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark. Use SAE 5W -20 engine oil. Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel economy requirements of the Internati[...]

BATTERY Y our vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. However , for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. Keep the electrolyte[...]

When lifting a plastic-cased battery , excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery . Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. A [...]

7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy . • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned. If the battery has b[...]

• Boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges to work properly . When the engine is cold, check the level of the engine coolant in the reservoir . • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the [...]

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly . Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container . If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult to see throug[...]

coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant. T o reduce the risk of personal injury , make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is un[...]

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner . Follow your community’ s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity T o find out how much fluid your vehicle’ s cooling system can hold, refer to Refill capacities in this section. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as o[...]

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing th[...]

• A void getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury . • Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is splashed on the skin and/or clothi[...]

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the cargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling. • DO NOT use a device that would h[...]

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible personal injury . Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Y our vehi[...]

It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your warranty . Many of the world’ s a[...]

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Y our best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the driver . Y ou must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy . W e do not recommend taking fuel econ[...]

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading (in miles or kilometers). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in gallons or liters). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odomet[...]

• Y ou may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs. Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy . • W arming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy . • Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may re[...]

EP A window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EP A window sticker . Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EP A window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles. It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker . These [...]

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By law , vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove [...]

soon light is on, refer to the description in the W arning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster chapter . Y our vehicle may not pass the I/M test with the Check engine/Service engine soon light on. If the vehicle’ s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready f[...]

BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear , and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Fluid levels between the “MIN” and “MAX” lines are within the normal operating range; there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range the performance of your brake system could [...]

7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated areas for normal operating temperature. Low fluid level Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid level is at the bottom of the dipstick and the outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal op[...]

Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transmission components. AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air fil[...]

2. Loosen the hose clamp located closest to the air cleaner . 3. Remove the air cleaner assembly from the vehicle. 4. Release the two clamps that secure the cover to the air filter housing and place the cover aside. 5. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 6. W ipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or de[...]

7. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing and cover . 8. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps. Be sure all the tabs on the bottom edge are properly aligned. 9. Reinstall the air cleaner assembly into the vehicle. Ensure the tabs on the inlet tube are se[...]

10. Ensure the pads on the bottom of the air cleaner assembly are properly seated. 11. Reconnect the outlet tube to the air cleaner assembly and tighten the clamp. 12. Reconnect the Mass Air Flow Sensor electrical connector to the outlet tube. Make sure the locking tab on the connector is in “locked” position. Note: If hose clamp is not secured[...]

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.9L OHV V6 engine 4.2L OHV V6 engine Air filter element F A-1679 F A-1679 Battery BXT -59 BXT -59 BXT -65-750 BXT -65-750 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Oil filter FL-400S FL-400S PCV valve 1 Spark plugs 2 1 The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items listed in scheduled maintenance informa[...]

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid 1 All Fill to MAX line on reservoir Engine oil (includes filter change) 3 Motorcraft SAE 5W -20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W -20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) 3.9L engine 5.0 quarts (4.7[...]

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part name Ford part number Ford specification Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor V ehicle Brake Fluid 1 PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A Door weatherstrips Silicone Lubricant XL-6 ESR-M13P4-A Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow colored) VC-7-A (U.S., except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR[...]

Item Ford part name Ford part number Ford specification Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL-1 none Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON 威 AT F XT -2-QDX MERCON 威 Automatic transaxle (4F50N) Motorcraft MERCON 威 V AT F 2 XT -5-QM MERCON 威 V Disc brake caliper rails Motorcraft Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielect[...]

ENGINE DATA Engine 3.9 L OHV V6 engine 4.2L OHV V6 engine Cubic inches 232 256 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6 Ignition system EDIS EDIS Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42mm) 0.052–0.056 inch (1.32–1.42mm) Compression ratio 9.36:1 9.27:1 V EHICLE DIMENSIONS V ehicle dimensions W agon - inches ([...]

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway T raffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure by the trailing [...]

V ehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number .) The V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. W orld manufacturer ide[...]

T ransmission/T ransaxle code designations Y ou can find a transmission/transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label . The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Code Description N Four -speed automatic (AX4N) 2005 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifica[...]

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer . These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance [...]

Rear seat entertainment systems - DVD Ash cup/coin holder T railer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories Roof carriers Peace of mind First aid and safety kits Full vehicle covers Locking gas cap Remote start V ehicle security systems Mobile-Ease 娂 hands-free communication system For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information [...]

A Accessory delay .......................... 68 AdvanceT rac .............................. 220 Air cleaner filter ...............288, 292 Air filter , cabin ............................ 44 Airbag supplemental restraint system ........................152, 159, 161 and child safety seats ............ 154 description .............. 152, 159, 161 disp[...]

wiper blades ............................ 257 Clock ............................................ 66 Compass, electronic ....................59 calibration ................................. 60 set zone adjustment ................. 60 Console ........................................ 74 overhead .................................... 58 Controls power s[...]

Fluid capacities .........................293 Fuel ............................................ 275 calculating fuel economy ....... 280 cap ........................................... 277 capacity ................................... 293 choosing the right fuel ........... 278 comparisons with EP A fuel economy estimates ................. 283 deter[...]

bulb replacement specifications chart .................. 52 daytime running light ...............46 headlamps ................................. 45 headlamps, flash to pass .......... 47 instrument panel, dimming ..... 47 interior lamps ..................... 50–51 replacing bulbs ............. 51, 53–55 Lane change indicator (see T urn signal) .[...]

Roadside assistance .................. 229 Roof rack ..................................... 92 S Safety Belt Maintenance ..........151 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..........137, 140, 142–144 Safety Canopy ........................... 161 Safety defects, reporting .......... 254 Safety restraints ........... 137, 140, 142–144 belt minder [...]

fluid, refill capacities .............. 293 lubricant specifications .......... 296 T ransmission brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 223 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) ............................. 286 lubricant specifications .......... 294 T urn signal .................................. 49 V V ehicle dimensions ................... 296 V ehi[...]

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