Owner's Manual
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap 9 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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...The wheels "search" for more than a few seconds when the engine is very sensitive to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in deep snow or on the reservoir). 196 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) During Traction Control operation the engine will allow your... surfaces. The Traction Control system will not "rev-up" when you should become stuck in the power steering fluid reservoir: • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control system...
...The wheels "search" for more than a few seconds when the engine is very sensitive to maintain a proper power steering fluid level in deep snow or on the reservoir). 196 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) During Traction Control operation the engine will allow your... surfaces. The Traction Control system will not "rev-up" when you should become stuck in the power steering fluid reservoir: • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control system...
Owner's Manual
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... the gearshift lever from being moved from the reservoir. Remove the console panel by low power steering pump fluid level. This will allow access to the gearshift assembly. 197 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear...
... the gearshift lever from being moved from the reservoir. Remove the console panel by low power steering pump fluid level. This will allow access to the gearshift assembly. 197 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear...
Owner's Manual
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... 205 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once through water, determine the depth; If the vehicle does slide, steer in losing... traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to increase public awareness of the vehicle. Ford...down. As when you are driving in water, their fluids should be checked and changed if necessary. Avoid driving crosswise... of Land Management in water, the axle lubricant and PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed , if necessary...
... 205 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Once through water, determine the depth; If the vehicle does slide, steer in losing... traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to increase public awareness of the vehicle. Ford...down. As when you are driving in water, their fluids should be checked and changed if necessary. Avoid driving crosswise... of Land Management in water, the axle lubricant and PTU (Power Transfer Unit) lubricant should be checked and changed , if necessary...
Owner's Manual
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Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 241 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine oil filler cap 10. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Engine coolant bleed plug 8. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L DOHC V6 DURATEC ENGINE 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Air filter assembly 7.
Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil dipstick 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 241 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Engine oil filler cap 10. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Battery 5. Power distribution box 6. Engine coolant bleed plug 8. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.0L DOHC V6 DURATEC ENGINE 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Air filter assembly 7.
Owner's Manual
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...turn off . 4. Turn the engine off the engine until the above driving cycle. If the fluid is complete. Once started, do not turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. If adding fluid is in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it may not pass the I /M test... serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is on the reservoir. 264 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to a "not ready for I /M test with at least four idle periods. Do not add fluid if the level is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. It...
...turn off . 4. Turn the engine off the engine until the above driving cycle. If the fluid is complete. Once started, do not turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. If adding fluid is in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it may not pass the I /M test... serviced, the on-board diagnostics system is on the reservoir. 264 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to a "not ready for I /M test with at least four idle periods. Do not add fluid if the level is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. 1. It...
Owner's Manual
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...Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) N/A Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid...tank capacity Power steering fluid Automatic transaxle fluid All 3.0L engine CVT automatic transaxle3 19.0 gallons (71.9L) Between MAX and MIN on reservoir 10.0 quarts (9.5L)4 Rear axle lubricant AWD 1.5 pints (0.7L) 267 2005 Freestyle (219) ...
...Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) N/A Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid...tank capacity Power steering fluid Automatic transaxle fluid All 3.0L engine CVT automatic transaxle3 19.0 gallons (71.9L) Between MAX and MIN on reservoir 10.0 quarts (9.5L)4 Rear axle lubricant AWD 1.5 pints (0.7L) 267 2005 Freestyle (219) ...
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... Washer Concentrate Ford Part Number Ford Specification XY-75W-90-QFEHP - Engine oil XO-5W20-QSP (US) CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C930-A and API Certification Mark Constant velocity joints Engine coolant XG-5 WSS-M2C258-A1 Power steering fluid Windshield washer fluid VC-7-A (U.S.,... WSS -M97B51-A1 except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM) XT-2-QDX MERCON ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 Using any transaxle fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage. 1 270 2005 Freestyle...
... Washer Concentrate Ford Part Number Ford Specification XY-75W-90-QFEHP - Engine oil XO-5W20-QSP (US) CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C930-A and API Certification Mark Constant velocity joints Engine coolant XG-5 WSS-M2C258-A1 Power steering fluid Windshield washer fluid VC-7-A (U.S.,... WSS -M97B51-A1 except CA, OR and NM), VC-7-B (CA, OR and NM) XT-2-QDX MERCON ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 Using any transaxle fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage. 1 270 2005 Freestyle...
Owner's Manual
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...adjustment ...79 Console ...88 overhead ...63-64 Controls power seat ...108 steering column ...71 Coolant checking and adding ...248 refill capacities ......253, 267 specifications ...269, 271 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...53 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid... specifications ...245, 266 recommendations ...245 refill capacities ...267 279 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and...Ford accessories for your vehicle ...237 Ford Extended Service Plan ...230 Getting assistance outside the U.S.
...adjustment ...79 Console ...88 overhead ...63-64 Controls power seat ...108 steering column ...71 Coolant checking and adding ...248 refill capacities ......253, 267 specifications ...269, 271 Cruise control (see Lamps) ...53 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid... specifications ...245, 266 recommendations ...245 refill capacities ...267 279 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) and...Ford accessories for your vehicle ...237 Ford Extended Service Plan ...230 Getting assistance outside the U.S.
Owner's Manual
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... Motorcraft parts) ...266 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...120 Power adjustable foot pedals ...68 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...213 Power door locks ...91 Power mirrors ...67 Power point ...64 Power steering ...196 fluid, checking and adding ...264 fluid, refill capacity ...267 fluid, specifications ...269, 271 Power Windows ...65 R Radio ...17, 20 Relays ...210 281 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... Motorcraft parts) ...266 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...120 Power adjustable foot pedals ...68 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...213 Power door locks ...91 Power mirrors ...67 Power point ...64 Power steering ...196 fluid, checking and adding ...264 fluid, refill capacity ...267 fluid, specifications ...269, 271 Power Windows ...65 R Radio ...17, 20 Relays ...210 281 2005 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing
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... equipped. and clean body and door drain holes. battery connections and clean if necessary. clutch fluid level, if equipped. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner 's Information engine oil fluid level. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). and ... be performed at the designated time intervals. Check Every Month for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. windshield washer fluid level. power steering fluid level. See your "Owner's Guide" for operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean...
... equipped. and clean body and door drain holes. battery connections and clean if necessary. clutch fluid level, if equipped. 6 Scheduled Maintenance General Owner 's Information engine oil fluid level. and lubricate all hinges, latches, door check straps (see "Owner's Guide"). and ... be performed at the designated time intervals. Check Every Month for wear and proper air pressure, including spare. windshield washer fluid level. power steering fluid level. See your "Owner's Guide" for operation. and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. washer spray, wiper operation, and clean...
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... identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires...
... identify any potential issue before there are any major problems. Ford Motor Company suggests the following multi-point inspection be performed at every visit ❑ Check and top up fluid levels: ❑ brake ❑ coolant recovery reservoir ❑ manual and automatic transmission ❑ power steering ❑ window washer (if equipped with a dipstick) Inspect tires...