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Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Power Distribution Box

Description

75

Diode

PCM

76

Diode

A/C clutch

* Mini Fuse ** Cartridge Fuse

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 (Vehicles with
trailer tow package only)

7

15A**

Low-speed cooling fan circuit breaker
(Vehicles with trailer tow package only)

8

40A*

Left-hand cooling fan motor (Vehicles with
trailer tow package)

10A**

Low-speed cooling fan circuit breaker
(Vehicles without trailer tow package)

* Maxi fuse **Circuit breaker

2007 Freestar

(win)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

237

Summary of Contents for 2007 Freestar

Page 1: ...heating and air conditioning 35 Rear window defroster 44 Lights 45 Headlamps 45 Turn signal control 49 Bulb replacement 51 Driver Controls 56 Windshield wiper washer control 56 Steering wheel adjustm...

Page 2: ...ng 211 Driving 212 Starting 212 Brakes 215 Transmission operation 220 Roadside Emergencies 227 Getting roadside assistance 227 Hazard flasher switch 228 Fuel pump shut off switch 229 Fuses and relays...

Page 3: ...ex 307 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not...

Page 4: ...y and its products visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Australia www ford com au In Mexico www ford com mx Additional owner information is given in s...

Page 5: ...ignificant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to dri...

Page 6: ...lly includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle such as engine throttle steering or brake systems In order to properly diagnose and service your...

Page 7: ...st be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits Mobile Communication Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices...

Page 8: ...ning Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Fla...

Page 9: ...Coolant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emissio...

Page 10: ...tensive 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 lig...

Page 11: ...vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer Under engine misfire conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter the fuel system interior floor coverings or o...

Page 12: ...turned to ON continues to flash or remains on have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been d...

Page 13: ...f the light remains ON at start up or while driving the tire pressure should be checked Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter When the ignition is first turned to ON th...

Page 14: ...e Center Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open Without Message Center With Message Center Displays which door or the liftgate is open Turn signal Illuminat...

Page 15: ...ime 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 when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the i...

Page 16: ...ure 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 and let the engine c...

Page 17: ...ess and release the button on the cluster to toggle between odometer and trip odometer display To reset press the button again until the trip reading is 000000 0 miles To switch the odometer display a...

Page 18: ...ay vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located Refer to Filling the tank in the Main...

Page 19: ...s to access select various settings Treble 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 speak...

Page 20: ...ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on 7 CLK Clock Press to toggle between the clock and radio display To set the c...

Page 21: ...s Autoset Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM FM1 FM2 Press MENU to access Use SEEK to set When the six strongest stat...

Page 22: ...yed Use to manually increase decrease Press MENU again to disengage clock mode If your vehicle is equipped with an in dash clock refer to Clock in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on how t...

Page 23: ...station or track 15 AM FM Press to select AM FM frequency band 16 ON OFF Volume Press to turn ON OFF Turn to increase decrease volume If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is tu...

Page 24: ...tion or track 3 Phone mute Press to mute the playing media Press again to return to the playing media 4 Menu Press to toggle through the following modes Treble Press to adjust the treble setting Use S...

Page 25: ...ally set preset stations for AM FM1 FM2 Press MENU to access Use SEEK to set When the six strongest stations are filled the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing If there are less than six str...

Page 26: ...pe Insert a tape facing to the right 15 Tape direction Press to enter tape mode Press while in play mode to change which side of the tape is playing 16 AM FM Press to select AM FM frequency band 17 ON...

Page 27: ...s again to stop When this radio is used in cargo vans where no rear speakers are installed in the vehicle fading to the rear speakers will result in no audio output Premium In Dash Six CD Sound System...

Page 28: ...level 7 is the maximum setting Setting the clock Press MENU until HOURS SET or MINUTES SET is displayed Press SEEK to adjust the hours minutes If your vehicle is equipped with an in dash clock refer t...

Page 29: ...he current CD track 10 Fast forward Press to manually advance in a CD track 11 Rewind Press to manually reverse in a CD track 12 Memory presets To set a station Select frequency band AM FM tune to a s...

Page 30: ...for 2 seconds to auto load up to six CDs 19 CD eject Press to eject a CD then select the desired CD slot using the radio presets 1 through 6 If a slot is not selected within 5 seconds the radio shall...

Page 31: ...de all speakers will play audio from the same media source for all passengers to hear If there is a discrepancy between the rear seat controls and the front audio controls such as both trying to liste...

Page 32: ...playing in the Family Entertainment System Wireless headphones will not play audio from any other sources AM FM tape or Radio CD The front and rear seat passengers cannot listen to two different radio...

Page 33: ...enter out Don t Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time For vehicles equipped with a six disc CD changer don t insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD c...

Page 34: ...is necessary see your dealer or qualified technician FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System FES Refer to the DVD Supplement Guide for f...

Page 35: ...tributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents Can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield 3 R Rear defroster Press to defrost the rear window Refer to Rear window defroster later...

Page 36: ...windshield defroster vents and floor vents Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield Auxiliary climate control operation...

Page 37: ...Engages automatically in MAX A C and 8 Fan speed adjustment Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle 9 Left temperature selection Controls the temperature of the airflow to the driver in...

Page 38: ...e auxiliary system if so equipped until the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Set the t...

Page 39: ...r temperature bar REAR is illuminated 3 Passenger temperature control Press to increase decrease the temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle 4 R Rear defroster Press to activate deac...

Page 40: ...o full automatic control press AUTO 14 OFF Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off 15 Driver temperature control Press to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver side o...

Page 41: ...w temperature setting when more than one rear temperature bar REAR is illuminated 3 Passenger temperature control Press to increase decrease the temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehic...

Page 42: ...aching the interior of the vehicle Recirculated air can be engaged manually in any airflow selection except Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow selections 15 A C Press to activa...

Page 43: ...d set the temperature to 60 F 16 C Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust to maintain passenger comfort To improve the A C cool down drive with the windows slightly open for 2 3 minute...

Page 44: ...mist and ice from the side mirrors Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window This may cause damage t...

Page 45: ...ore than 30 seconds while the ambient light level is at daytime brightness Autolamp control if equipped The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on off control of the exterior lights nor...

Page 46: ...ired auto lamp delay time maximum of 3 minutes At this point the headlamps and park lamps will turn off High beams Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate Pull the lever towards you to...

Page 47: ...sition For interior lights refer to Illuminated entry in the Locks and Security chapter PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlight and parklamp operatio...

Page 48: ...6 meters 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this h...

Page 49: ...he cornering lamps feature if equipped automatically illuminates the left or right cornering lamps located at the front corners of the vehicle when the left or right turn signal is activated Cornering...

Page 50: ...minate whenever a front door is opened If either front door has been opened from the outside the lamp will remain on for 20 seconds after the door is shut If any other door has been opened from the in...

Page 51: ...lamp can be turned ON or OFF by sliding the control BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp Condensation The headlamps are vented to equalize pressure When moist air enters the headlamp s through the vents there is...

Page 52: ...0W sofitte Map lamps H6W Dome lamp third row 10W sofitte Map lamp overhead console 906 Stepwell lamp T 562 Front seat footwell 194 Front door mounted courtesy lamp 168 Visor vanity lamp Slide on Rail...

Page 53: ...rasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated Install the new bulb s in reverse order...

Page 54: ...p turn lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the liftgate to expose the tail lamp assembly then remove the retaining screws for the lamp assembly 2 Carefully remov...

Page 55: ...w bulb 5 Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly by turning it clockwise 6 Install the lamp assembly and secure it with the retaining screw Replacing supplemental park lamp or cornering lamp bulb...

Page 56: ...fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dr...

Page 57: ...ontrol This will lock the steering wheel in position Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR IF EQUIPPED Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror l...

Page 58: ...f by pressing the momentary push button on the overhead console When the vehicle is turned off the electronics display will remember the last display state Outside air temperature The temperature can...

Page 59: ...3 Press and hold the momentary push button for approximately 4 seconds until VAR is displayed then release it Pressing the momentary push button for 8 seconds de calibrates the compass see Compass Cal...

Page 60: ...with the calibration process The CAL indicator will turn off when the calibration process is complete leaving the compass heading on the display Note This process normally takes about 11 2 circles bu...

Page 61: ...old 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 gr...

Page 62: ...oor is opened The Power Door Lockout Control is located in the overhead console With the control in the OFF position power operation is disabled from both PSD handles and from both second row passenge...

Page 63: ...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 will cause the door to either reverse d...

Page 64: ...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 disconnecte...

Page 65: ...locks in the Locks and security chapter To 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 th...

Page 66: ...er outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power poi...

Page 67: ...ll be released from its heating position when it is ready to be used Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your warranty POWER WINDOWS Do not leave children unattended in the veh...

Page 68: ...ow operation Accessory delay With accessory delay the window switches and radio may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until either front door or...

Page 69: ...ghts glare reach the mirror When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle it will automatically adjust darken to minimize glare The mirror will automatically return to the normal state...

Page 70: ...turn signal is activated the appropriate mirror will show a blinking yellow arrow When the park lamps are on the blinking arrow will be dimmer The arrow provides an additional warning to other driver...

Page 71: ...rator pedal Speed control does not work at speeds below 30 mph 48 km h If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac system the speed control will automatically disengage when the road conditions chang...

Page 72: ...Depress the brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed Resuming a set speed Press the RESUME control and release it This will automatically return the vehicle to the...

Page 73: ...tion Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph 1 6 km h Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached press the SET control Turnin...

Page 74: ...ode Press VOL up or down to adjust the volume Press MUTE to mute the volume HOMELINK WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink Wireless Control System located on the driver s visor provides a c...

Page 75: ...nk buttons be erased for security purposes refer to Programming in this section Programming Do not program HomeLink with the vehicle parked in the garage Note Your vehicle may require the ignition swi...

Page 76: ...nstant light continue with Programming Steps 5 through 7 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 5 At the garage door opener receiver motor head un...

Page 77: ...conds cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink accepts the radio frequency si...

Page 78: ...tton Do NOT release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds Without releasing the HomeLink button follow Step 2 in the Programming section For questions or comments conta...

Page 79: ...NFO 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 co...

Page 80: ...e the vehicle at least 5 miles 8 km with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average 2 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET cont...

Page 81: ...he RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices 3 Press and hold the RESET control for 2 seconds to set the language choice Units English Metric 1 Select this function...

Page 82: ...Distance to empty 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 wi...

Page 83: ...Low tire pressure Tire pressure monitor fault Tire pressure sensor fault Check brake lamps DRIVER S DOOR AJAR Displayed when the driver s door is not completely closed PASSENGER DOOR AJAR Displayed w...

Page 84: ...TIRE PRESSURE Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure Refer to Inflating Your Tires in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT Displayed when t...

Page 85: ...D ENGINE OILS To reset the oil monitoring system to 100 after each oil change approximately 5 000 miles 8 000 km or 180 days perform the following 1 Press the SETUP control to access the System Check...

Page 86: ...and SETUP controls at the same time to activate a service mode which will display OIL LIFE XX RESET TO ALTER 5 Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX 6 With your personalized OIL LIF...

Page 87: ...s not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal To remove the floor mat reverse the installation procedure LIFTGATE Unlock the liftgate but not release it with the power door...

Page 88: ...sound three times before the liftgate begins to power close A single chime indicates a problem with the close request A faster chime indicates there is an excessive load on the liftgate snow bike rac...

Page 89: ...operate the liftgate regardless of the position of the lockout switch To power open or close the PLG from the Overhead console 1 Press and release the control to power open the PLG 2 Press and release...

Page 90: ...open the PLG after releasing the handle To power close the PLG from the liftgate trim switch 1 Ensure the Power Door Lockout Control is in the ON position 2 Press and release the control on the bottom...

Page 91: ...liftgate has been left open or unlatched for more than six 6 hours If any of these conditions occur the PLG must be reset To reset the PLG 1 Manually close and fully latch the liftgate 2 Power open t...

Page 92: ...Utility hooks The utility hooks can be used to hang small items Do not hang more than 20 lb 12 kg on each of the hooks The hooks are not designed to restrain objects during a collision LUGGAGE RACK IF...

Page 93: ...if equipped 1 Remove rear support covers from the rear rails Place a small object into the pin holes and slide the cover out towards the rear of the vehicle 2 Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the...

Page 94: ...retaining clip 2 Firmly tighten the thumbscrews at both ends of the cross bar 3 Install both support covers by sliding the covers back into the channel and pushing gently into place Note When the cro...

Page 95: ...ally lock after it is closed Smart locks if equipped This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition When you open the driver s door and you loc...

Page 96: ...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 op...

Page 97: ...the doors 3 Enter the 5 digit entry code 4 Press and hold the 7 8 While holding the 7 8 press the 3 4 5 Release the 3 4 6 Release the 7 8 The horn will chirp once when the system has been successfully...

Page 98: ...feature Move control down to disengage childproof lock feature If your vehicle is equipped with power sliding door s refer to the Power sliding door section of this chapter for more information on how...

Page 99: ...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 t...

Page 100: ...illuminate and the anti theft system if equipped will disarm 2 Press and release again within three seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate Opening closing power sliding doors if equipped 5 butt...

Page 101: ...stacle while opening the power liftgate will stop when it encounters a solid obstacle Close the liftgate manually and remove the obstruction Normal operation can then be resumed Make sure the power li...

Page 102: ...feature To 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 window inside from the...

Page 103: ...oard 3 Remove the old battery Note Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries 4 Insert the new battery Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry transmitter for the c...

Page 104: ...the 3 OFF position to 4 ON 4 Cycle eight times rapidly within 10 seconds between the 3 OFF position and 4 ON Note The eighth turn must end in the 4 ON position 5 The doors will lock then unlock to co...

Page 105: ...liding door if equipped or the liftgate is open The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed even if the panel dimmer control is left on Illuminated exit...

Page 106: ...or deactivating perimeter lighting once in program mode is accomplished by Pressing the power door unlock control twice within five seconds At this point perimeter lighting will be activated if it was...

Page 107: ...ntry code When pressing the controls on the keypad press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation Programming a personal entry code To create your own personal entry code s 1 Enter the f...

Page 108: ...of Step 2 press and hold the 1 2 for two seconds to erase the customer programmed code The programming mode is exited after five seconds of keypad inactivity The door locks will lock and quickly unlo...

Page 109: ...this occurs the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service Key information Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys Only a coded key will start your vehicle Spare coded keys may b...

Page 110: ...r vehicle s engine and the new unprogrammed key s readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure If two previously programmed coded keys are not available you must bring yo...

Page 111: ...ave the new spare key s programmed 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 peri...

Page 112: ...of the following actions Unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless transmitter Unlock the vehicle with the keyless entry keypad Unlock the vehicle with a key in the driver s door lock cylinder Use a...

Page 113: ...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 sudd...

Page 114: ...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...

Page 115: ...ed Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop Always drive and ride with y...

Page 116: ...r additional details Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Press to raise or l...

Page 117: ...the seat controls Press the SET control The SET control indicator light will briefly illuminate While the light is illuminated press control 1 To program position two repeat the previous procedure us...

Page 118: ...ind your head 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...

Page 119: ...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...

Page 120: ...earward position when it is occupied by older children or adults and when child seats are installed at the seating positions Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back Pull control forward to adj...

Page 121: ...t 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 sea...

Page 122: ...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 2007 F...

Page 123: ...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...

Page 124: ...d row seat Second row bench seat To 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 la...

Page 125: ...g on the seatback as this will cause the seat tracks to re lock before the seat can be returned Push on the cushion to return the seat Removal of second row seats from vehicle 1 Place the front row se...

Page 126: ...cle Second row bench seat 1 Detach the lap shoulder belts from both sides of the seat by inserting a safety belt tongue or key into the buckle release slot pushing upward as shown and pulling out the...

Page 127: ...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 20...

Page 128: ...7 Remove the seat Installation of second row seats Second row bucket seats Prior to installation ensure that the seats are on the correct side of the vehicle Ensure that the seat is positioned so that...

Page 129: ...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 2007 Freestar win Owners Guide post 2002...

Page 130: ...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 dan...

Page 131: ...not allow the seat to fully install in vehicle Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing pulling on seat If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop Stowing the third row se...

Page 132: ...ge the center lap shoulder belt detach the belt from the seat Use a key or safety belt tongue to release the buckle 3 Store the tongue of the sliding latchplate in the belt pocket 2007 Freestar win Ow...

Page 133: ...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 restraints fully down Remove all objects from the seat a...

Page 134: ...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 2007 Freestar win O...

Page 135: ...ns 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 positio...

Page 136: ...ng 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...

Page 137: ...ure head restraints are moved to their full down position all safety belts are released from the seat seat and stowage tub are free of objects 1 Push the head restraint release buttons and move all he...

Page 138: ...vating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System consists of Driver and passenger dual s...

Page 139: ...lisions and rollovers when the vehicle is equipped with the available Safety Canopy system Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual stage airbags offer the capability to...

Page 140: ...12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the passenger front airbag The system is des...

Page 141: ...a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning light section in the Instrument cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the Per...

Page 142: ...r killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly In a ro...

Page 143: ...e receives an impact of 5 mph 8 km h or more the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement Energy Management Feature Front Outboard This vehicle has a safety belt system wit...

Page 144: ...assengers Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt...

Page 145: ...ge or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract...

Page 146: ...the end of the safety belt to the mini buckle on the left side of the center seat position The third row center lap shoulder belt is equipped with a Belt Comfort Guide located in a pocket on the back...

Page 147: ...ollision be replaced However if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly they do not need to be replaced except as desc...

Page 148: ...rn off The driver s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a s...

Page 149: ...en the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph 5 km h and 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON The BeltMinder feature is activated the safety belt warning light illumina...

Page 150: ...ht as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident BeltMinder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly red...

Page 151: ...eating position the BeltMinder is disabled for the current ignition cycle The BeltMinder feature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximatel...

Page 152: ...50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off 3 For the seating position being disabled at a moderate speed buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times ending in the unbuckled state Step...

Page 153: ...which the airbags are designed to deploy and airbags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do not deploy Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to h...

Page 154: ...mfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position Do not put anything on or over the airbag module Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those o...

Page 155: ...How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical...

Page 156: ...d eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occu...

Page 157: ...ons The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and...

Page 158: ...ill not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat a forward facing child restraint or a booster seat is detected When the front passenger sensing system disables will...

Page 159: ...uckled or unbuckled Lit Disabled Adult Unlit Enabled Even with Advanced Restraints Systems children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the back seat After all occupants have adjusted their...

Page 160: ...tus of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect check for the following Objects lodged underneath the seat Objects between the seat cushion and the center console if equipped Objects hangi...

Page 161: ...the seat If objects are lodged and or cargo is interfering with the seat please take the following steps to remove the obstruction Pull the vehicle over Turn the vehicle off Driver and or adult passe...

Page 162: ...cally until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately Unless serviced...

Page 163: ...he side airbag system consists of the following An inflatable nylon bag airbag with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks A special seat cov...

Page 164: ...ontal 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 air...

Page 165: ...fety Canopy system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group These recommended testing proced...

Page 166: ...rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor The Safety Canopy is mounted to roof side rail sheet metal behind the headliner along the entire side of the vehicle In certain lateral collisions or...

Page 167: ...e pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the SRS serviced at your an authorized dealer immediately Unless serv...

Page 168: ...ys wear safety belts Follow all the important safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt...

Page 169: ...s Can the child sit all the way back against the vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat without slouching Does the lap belt rest low across the hips Is the shoulder belt...

Page 170: ...at keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips never up across the stomach and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder The drawings bel...

Page 171: ...belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision Never use pillows books or...

Page 172: ...o 60 pounds 27 kg in a child restraint and to provide upper torso restraint for children up to 80 pounds 36 kg using an upper torso harness and a belt positioning booster Ford recommends the use of a...

Page 173: ...ver possible 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt If you use the 3rd row center seat and the safety belt has been detached from the seat to carry large c...

Page 174: ...from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the...

Page 175: ...ctor is in the automatic locking mode you should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat...

Page 176: ...ench seat can be used either for child safety seats at the two seating positions or either anchor can be used for a single LATCH child seat installed at the center of the bench seat Front passenger se...

Page 177: ...n the head restraint posts If the top of the safety seat hits the head restraint raise the head restraint to let the child seat fit further rearward 3 Grasp the tether strap and position it to the sea...

Page 178: ...n 5 Rotate the tether strap clip 6 Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safety belts Follow the instructions in this chapter 7 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap ac...

Page 179: ...TCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments for child seat anchors New child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positi...

Page 180: ...used for the center position Do not use the two designated seating positions of the 2nd row bench when a LATCH child seat is installed at the center A child seat will block access to the safety belt...

Page 181: ...Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Adjusting the seat back angle may allow the tether strap to be tight without lifting the child seat E...

Page 182: ...equires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate...

Page 183: ...blished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure...

Page 184: ...wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a ti...

Page 185: ...ch 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 La...

Page 186: ...are Tire Wheel Information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or the Tire Label 6 V...

Page 187: ...as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be d...

Page 188: ...efect requires a recall Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the sam...

Page 189: ...remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your...

Page 190: ...epair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause dam...

Page 191: ...tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must...

Page 192: ...cates 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...

Page 193: ...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 example th...

Page 194: ...alt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ab...

Page 195: ...imits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual de...

Page 196: ...ber the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a...

Page 197: ...also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the dri...

Page 198: ...ire pressure readings to your vehicle The Low Tire Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is significantly low Once the light is illuminated your tires are under inflated and need to be inflat...

Page 199: ...ter inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least tw...

Page 200: ...OFF after you have filled your tires to the recommended inflation pressure How temperature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic...

Page 201: ...Install chains securely verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines Drive cautiously If you hear the chains rub or bang against your vehicle stop and re tighten the ch...

Page 202: ...OMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb for maximum payload The payload listed on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plan...

Page 203: ...d optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and...

Page 204: ...he Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is sh...

Page 205: ...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 and driver only 150 lb 68 kg C...

Page 206: ...alculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicle with 1400 lb 635 kg of cargo and luggage capacity You decide to go golfing Is there enough load capaci...

Page 207: ...and an adapter wiring harness containing the standard 4 pin trailer plug Refer to the Trailer lamps section in this chapter for additional information Do not tow above 2 000 lb 907 kg without the manu...

Page 208: ...3 9L 7000 3175 Class I Non Equalizing Weight Carrying 0 2000 0 907 10 15 of TW 200 lb 91 kg maximum Wagon 3 9L Wagon 4 2L 7200 3266 Wagon 3 9L with trailer tow option 8500 3856 Class II Non Equalizin...

Page 209: ...conforms to all applicable local and Federal Regulations regarding trailer braking If your trailer is equipped with electronically controlled brakes you will need to have an electronic brake controll...

Page 210: ...rshift positions of the 4 speed automatic transmission in the Driving chapter Anticipate stops and brake gradually Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur Servicing after towing...

Page 211: ...ked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow your vehicle with a...

Page 212: ...ke 4 ON all electrical circuits operational Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 5 START cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts Preparing to start your vehicle...

Page 213: ...ur dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle sp...

Page 214: ...N 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 start...

Page 215: ...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...

Page 216: ...se your vehicle s stopping distance The ABS will be activated if wheelslip or skidding is detected optimizing your stopping distance and allowing you to retain steering control Brake Assist if equippe...

Page 217: ...ive to the driver s intended course This is done by using added sensors that compare the steering inputs from the driver with the actual motion of the vehicle AdvanceTrac determines whether an engine...

Page 218: ...ontrol When driving conditions permit you can return to speed control by pressing RESUME Refer to Speed control in the Driver controls chapter The AdvanceTrac button allows the driver to control the a...

Page 219: ...elp control the wheels from over spinning When the brakes have cooled down the system will again function normally Anti lock braking is not affected by this condition and will function normally during...

Page 220: ...may result in leaks from the reservoir If the power steering system breaks down or if the engine is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort If the steering wanders or pu...

Page 221: ...e working Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle If the parking b...

Page 222: ...brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4 speed automatic transaxle P Park This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from t...

Page 223: ...hes slower speeds When parking do not use the gearshift in place of the parking brake Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in Park P Turn off the ign...

Page 224: ...ed in this section Reverse sensing is only an aid for some generally large and fixed objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function o...

Page 225: ...ically 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...

Page 226: ...he bottom of the hubs for trucks When driving through water traction or brake capability may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle ma...

Page 227: ...ne or 5 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a p...

Page 228: ...who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this peri...

Page 229: ...t the switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition ON 5 Wait a few seconds and return the key to OFF 6 Make another check for leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in t...

Page 230: ...ink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering...

Page 231: ...d Radio feed 6 5A Driver door switch illumination Passenger door switch illumination 7 10A Rear wiper Run feed 8 10A Cluster Electronic Automatic Temperature Control EATC B feed DVD 9 10A Passive Anti...

Page 232: ...ng angle Cluster Power sliding door and power liftgate inhibit LED Electrochromatic mirror Run Start Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 17 10A Restraint Control Module RCM Passenger Air bag Disable...

Page 233: ...before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter To remove...

Page 234: ...A Rear defroster 14 30A Front climate control system blower motor 15 30A Right power seat heated seat 16 30A Left hand power sliding door 20 Mini relay Powertrain Control Module PCM power 21 Mini rela...

Page 235: ...l pump Fuel pump shut off switch 48 Not used 49 10A PCM KAP Canister vent 50 10A Alternator 51 10A Adjustable pedals non memory or memory module 52 20A Trailer tow park lamps 53 10A Heated mirrors 54...

Page 236: ...DVD Rear climate control system Headlamp switch illumination Climate control illumination 63 20A Instrument panel power point Cigar lighter 64 20A Ignition switch 1 feed 65 30A SJB 2 Left cornering au...

Page 237: ...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 Vehicles with trailer tow package only 7 15A Low speed cooling fan circuit...

Page 238: ...in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control injury or death If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel then it is intended for temporary use only This means that if you need to use it you should re...

Page 239: ...pability For vehicles equipped with 4WD it is not recommended that the vehicle be operated in 4WD modes with a temporary emergency spare tire If 4WD operation is necessary do not operate above speeds...

Page 240: ...horized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as po...

Page 241: ...lace lug wrench onto end nut of extension tool 2 Turn 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 n...

Page 242: ...block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously inju...

Page 243: ...and twist the handle then pry against the wheel 5 Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground If Ford Accessory Running Boa...

Page 244: ...ighten 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 o...

Page 245: ...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 ti...

Page 246: ...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 i...

Page 247: ...the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other movin...

Page 248: ...he assisting battery 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 us...

Page 249: ...n the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting...

Page 250: ...er 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 f...

Page 251: ...l lift the front wheels must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transaxle If your vehicle must be towed with the drive wheels on the ground Place the transaxle in N Neutral Do not exceed th...

Page 252: ...cerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing authorized dealer 2 If your inquiry or c...

Page 253: ...customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln...

Page 254: ...se the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or rep...

Page 255: ...e to accept it If you choose to accept the BBB AUTO LINE decision then Ford must abide by the accepted decision as well If the arbitrator has decided in your favor and you accept the decision the BBB...

Page 256: ...are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obliga...

Page 257: ...y cause engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel Using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty impo...

Page 258: ...tor Company of Canada Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P O Box 2000 Oakville ON Canada L6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS U S ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whic...

Page 259: ...590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a c...

Page 260: ...cause they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage an...

Page 261: ...lt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips Always read the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearc...

Page 262: ...uire cleaning and pressure rinse clean Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may c...

Page 263: ...facilities Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any par...

Page 264: ...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 Motorcraft Spot and Stain...

Page 265: ...ently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your v...

Page 266: ...100 Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax ZC 53 A Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U...

Page 267: ...LE Do not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation...

Page 268: ...auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod Your vehicle s hood has two locations for the prop rod to be placed These locations p...

Page 269: ...er distribution box 4 Battery 5 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 6 Engine oil dipstick 7 Engine oil filler cap 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9 Engine coolant reservoir 10 Power steering flu...

Page 270: ...ning non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system If you operate your vehicle in...

Page 271: ...ws and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has m...

Page 272: ...level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range If required add...

Page 273: ...not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level indicator dipstick 4 Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler c...

Page 274: ...ng life If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications start up engine noises or knock may be experienced It is recommended you use the appropriate Moto...

Page 275: ...with skin or eyes flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately Battery posts terminals and related access...

Page 276: ...be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once t...

Page 277: ...parts could become damaged or not work properly A 50 50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following Freeze protection down to 34 F 36 C Boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C Protection against...

Page 278: ...eld Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS M97B51 A1 Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter Note Use of Motorcraft...

Page 279: ...the cap is loosened slightly 1 Before you begin turn the engine off and let it cool 2 When the engine is cool wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir a tran...

Page 280: ...ed of in an appropriate manner Follow your community s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle s cool...

Page 281: ...t and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection FUEL FILTER For fuel filter replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate...

Page 282: ...ely even if no symptoms are immediately apparent The toxic effects of fuel may not be visible for hours Avoid inhaling fuel vapors Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respirat...

Page 283: ...ing Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off your engine when you...

Page 284: ...fuel filler cap align the cap properly and reinstall it If you must replace the fuel filler cap replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle The customer warranty may be void f...

Page 285: ...r in high altitude areas Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rat...

Page 286: ...ine On restarting cranking time will take a few seconds longer than normal Normally adding one gallon of fuel is enough to restart the engine If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade more th...

Page 287: ...e fuel tank Turn the engine ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running Use the same filling rate setting low medium high e...

Page 288: ...n fuel Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel economy Idling for long periods of time greater than one minute may waste fuel Anticipate stopping slowing down may eliminate the...

Page 289: ...l blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first 8 10 miles 12 16 km of driving Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as...

Page 290: ...lity 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 Illumination of the ind...

Page 291: ...out these or any other temporary malfunctions present the indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city highway...

Page 292: ...nd highway driving may be performed 15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway highway followed by 20 minutes of stop and go driving with at least four 30 second idle periods Allow the vehicle to s...

Page 293: ...rvals for fluid checks and changes Your transaxle does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transaxle is not working properly i e if the transaxle slips or shifts slowly...

Page 294: ...perature can be reached after approximately 20 miles 30 km of driving The transmission fluid should be in this range if at normal operating temperature 150 F 170 F 66 C 77 C High fluid level Fluid lev...

Page 295: ...information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in...

Page 296: ...lamps 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 Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any...

Page 297: ...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 in...

Page 298: ...e If hose clamp is not secured properly or Mass Air Flow Sensor electrical connector is not properly installed the Check Engine light will illuminate when vehicle is operated Note Do not use oil impre...

Page 299: ...ing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part The customer warranty may be vo...

Page 300: ...A1 Engine coolant with rear heater 15 9 quarts 15 0L Cooling system stop leak pellets Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC 6 WSS M99B37 B6 Engine oil 5 0 quarts 4 7L Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Pr...

Page 301: ...tions DOT 3 fluid is recommended However if DOT 3 is not available DOT 4 fluid can be used 2 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON V should only use MERCON V fluid or fluid that is specified dua...

Page 302: ...e 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 Engine drivebelt routing 3 9L...

Page 303: ...cated The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The ve...

Page 304: ...Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission transaxle code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label...

Page 305: ...ponent damaged by the defective accessory The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder...

Page 306: ...bile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC reg...

Page 307: ...ve 222 Auxiliary power point 66 B Battery 274 acid treating emergencies 274 battery saver 47 jumping a disabled battery 246 maintenance free 274 replacement specifications 299 servicing 274 BeltMinder...

Page 308: ...lamps see Lamps 46 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 293 engine oil 271 Doors 60 power sliding 62 Driving under special conditions 223 through water 226 DVD system 34 E Emergencies roadside jump s...

Page 309: ...autolamp system 45 bulb specifications 51 daytime running lights 46 flash to pass 46 high beam 46 replacing bulbs 52 turning on and off 45 Heating heating and air conditioning system 35 36 Homelink w...

Page 310: ...rview mirror 69 fold away 70 heated 70 programmable memory 102 side view mirrors power 69 signal 70 Motorcraft parts 265 281 299 O Octane rating 285 Oil see Engine oil 271 Overdrive 221 P Parking brak...

Page 311: ...102 117 second row seats 119 120 123 124 third row seats 124 131 135 137 SecuriLock passive anti theft system 109 110 Servicing your vehicle 267 Spare tire see Changing the Tire 240 Spark plugs speci...

Page 312: ...signal 49 V Vehicle Identification Number VIN 303 Vehicle loading 201 Ventilating your vehicle 215 W Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 270 Water Driving through 226 Windows power 67 rear wiper...

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