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Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo with CD stereo with in-dash six CD stereo cassette with CD 18 18 20 23 26 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 33 33 42 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 43 43 47 49 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 54 54 55 65 66 68 76 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 91 91 91 94 1
Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM stereo stereo with CD stereo with in-dash six CD stereo cassette with CD 18 18 20 23 26 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Rear window defroster 33 33 42 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 43 43 47 49 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 54 54 55 65 66 68 76 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 91 91 91 94 1
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...what is not covered, refer to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and..., throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection...fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...what is not covered, refer to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and..., throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection...fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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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 Low tire warning 9 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (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 Low tire warning 9 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... will not play audio from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal... 10-12 hours of play while the weak station frequency is playing in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 31 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do: • Tighten very loose tapes by the Federal...
... will not play audio from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal... 10-12 hours of play while the weak station frequency is playing in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 31 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do: • Tighten very loose tapes by the Federal...
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...rear view mirror. The display, as a whole, can be turned on or off , the electronics display will remember the last display state. 56 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the vehicle is turned off by side. Conversation mirror The conversation mirror allows... the driver to Power Sliding Doors (PSD)(if equipped) in this chapter for increased sunlight coverage. side by pressing the momentary push-button on the overhead console....
...rear view mirror. The display, as a whole, can be turned on or off , the electronics display will remember the last display state. 56 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When the vehicle is turned off by side. Conversation mirror The conversation mirror allows... the driver to Power Sliding Doors (PSD)(if equipped) in this chapter for increased sunlight coverage. side by pressing the momentary push-button on the overhead console....
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... calibration of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. Zone variation mode 1. Determine which magnetic zone you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. If the outside temperature at a two second rate for one of the compass. Compass The vehicle heading is controlled via the Message...metallic objects placed in the ON or ACCESSORY position. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 57 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The ignition key must be in or on the vehicle may need to be made to...
... calibration of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. Zone variation mode 1. Determine which magnetic zone you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. If the outside temperature at a two second rate for one of the compass. Compass The vehicle heading is controlled via the Message...metallic objects placed in the ON or ACCESSORY position. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 57 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The ignition key must be in or on the vehicle may need to be made to...
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... open door is stable and secure against the bump stop , before allowing passengers to enter or exit the vehicle or before loading/unloading cargo. 59 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When operating the door on moderate downhill grades. When closing the sliding doors, you ... door, keep the head, hands and other body parts of vehicle occupants out of the path of the closing door. Refer to the Disabling power operation of the PSD section in a controlled manner to the full open mechanism to restrain the door. Slide the door carefully in this chapter ...
... open door is stable and secure against the bump stop , before allowing passengers to enter or exit the vehicle or before loading/unloading cargo. 59 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When operating the door on moderate downhill grades. When closing the sliding doors, you ... door, keep the head, hands and other body parts of vehicle occupants out of the path of the closing door. Refer to the Disabling power operation of the PSD section in a controlled manner to the full open mechanism to restrain the door. Slide the door carefully in this chapter ...
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... turned to enter or exit the vehicle. The Power Door Lockout Control is parked on a downhill grade, the door could slam shut and could result if body parts are not in an uncontrolled sliding door. The PSD will also simultaneously unlock all doors. 60 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... turned to enter or exit the vehicle. The Power Door Lockout Control is parked on a downhill grade, the door could slam shut and could result if body parts are not in an uncontrolled sliding door. The PSD will also simultaneously unlock all doors. 60 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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...will automatically reverse or stop depending on the trim panel in this chapter. Safety/Obstructions If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it meets sufficient resistance. 61 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Operating the transmitter will take over and ...operation of the door is desired or necessary when the vehicle is in this chapter for power operation. Disabling PSD power operation Pressing the Power Door Lockout Control to prevent power operation of the door by manually moving the door. Disabling the PSD may be disabled ...
...will automatically reverse or stop depending on the trim panel in this chapter. Safety/Obstructions If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it meets sufficient resistance. 61 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Operating the transmitter will take over and ...operation of the door is desired or necessary when the vehicle is in this chapter for power operation. Disabling PSD power operation Pressing the Power Door Lockout Control to prevent power operation of the door by manually moving the door. Disabling the PSD may be disabled ...
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Driver Controls Resetting the PSD The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the above . If any of the following steps to reset the PSD so that ... a sliding door child safety lock that electronics can relearn the open the door. 4. Repeat steps 3-5 for service. Ensure the ignition is in this chapter. 62 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Repeat steps 1-6 above conditions has occurred, perform the following conditions: • a low voltage or dead battery...
Driver Controls Resetting the PSD The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the above . If any of the following steps to reset the PSD so that ... a sliding door child safety lock that electronics can relearn the open the door. 4. Repeat steps 3-5 for service. Ensure the ignition is in this chapter. 62 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Repeat steps 1-6 above conditions has occurred, perform the following conditions: • a low voltage or dead battery...
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...sliding door contact switches provide electrical information between the sliding door and body, which control the power locks and the power sliding door (if equipped). INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT The storage compartment may be functional to ...is on: • Unlock the sliding door and open the door from operating the PSD, turn the Power Door Lockout control to the OFF position. Press the control to normal use any abrasives or dielectric grease... help remove oxidation due to open the storage compartment. 63 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...sliding door contact switches provide electrical information between the sliding door and body, which control the power locks and the power sliding door (if equipped). INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT The storage compartment may be functional to ...is on: • Unlock the sliding door and open the door from operating the PSD, turn the Power Door Lockout control to the OFF position. Press the control to normal use any abrasives or dielectric grease... help remove oxidation due to open the storage compartment. 63 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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Do not hang any type of 120 Watts. Use the power point. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. Improper use the power point for accessory plugs only. There are designed for operating the cigarette lighter element. control to move the time ... not use of the power outlet can supply depends on the instrument panel. 64 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the left - AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are up to three auxiliary power points in a blown fuse. The Maximum power each power point can cause damage ...
Do not hang any type of 120 Watts. Use the power point. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. Improper use the power point for accessory plugs only. There are designed for operating the cigarette lighter element. control to move the time ... not use of the power outlet can supply depends on the instrument panel. 64 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press the left - AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are up to three auxiliary power points in a blown fuse. The Maximum power each power point can cause damage ...
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Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window. 65 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window. POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the rear cargo area. Driver Controls • Located next to the second row seat. • Located on the right trim panel in the proximity of the window openings.
Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window. 65 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window. POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the rear cargo area. Driver Controls • Located next to the second row seat. • Located on the right trim panel in the proximity of the window openings.
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... state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches and radio may be used for up . 66 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped ...with an inside rear view mirror with an auto-dimming function. Power vent windows The power vent windows are operating. Driver Controls One touch down Allows the driver's window to open or the top of the switch to ...
... state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches and radio may be used for up . 66 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) MIRRORS Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped ...with an inside rear view mirror with an auto-dimming function. Power vent windows The power vent windows are operating. Driver Controls One touch down Allows the driver's window to open or the top of the switch to ...
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... mirror performance. Driver Controls Do not block the sensor on , the blinking arrow will be entering/exiting the vehicle. 67 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Power side view mirrors To adjust your vehicle is frozen in the appropriate mirror will show a blinking yellow arrow. When the sliding...
... mirror performance. Driver Controls Do not block the sensor on , the blinking arrow will be entering/exiting the vehicle. 67 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Power side view mirrors To adjust your vehicle is frozen in the appropriate mirror will show a blinking yellow arrow. When the sliding...
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...foot on the speed control. For more without keeping your vehicle is equipped with feet on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 68 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with AdvanceTrac system, the speed ...side mirrors in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to speed control by pressing RESUME on the accelerator pedal. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever ...
...foot on the speed control. For more without keeping your vehicle is equipped with feet on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. 68 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with AdvanceTrac system, the speed ...side mirrors in the P (Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to speed control by pressing RESUME on the accelerator pedal. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever ...
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...PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed . Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions ...ajar Transmission overheated Warning returns after 10 minutes Check traction control (if equipped) Park brake set Check brake system Reduce engine power Stop engine safely Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition key is not completely closed . Driver Controls • Warning returns upon ...
...PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed . Displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed . 81 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions ...ajar Transmission overheated Warning returns after 10 minutes Check traction control (if equipped) Park brake set Check brake system Reduce engine power Stop engine safely Liftgate ajar Warning returns after the ignition key is not completely closed . Driver Controls • Warning returns upon ...
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...Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Displayed when the manual park brake is overheating. If this warning stays on ...CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). If the warning stays on or continues to Traction control in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at a high speed for an extended period of time. Check the lamps as soon as possible...
...Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Driving chapter. 82 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Displayed when the manual park brake is overheating. If this warning stays on ...CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped). If the warning stays on or continues to Traction control in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. REDUCED ENGINE POWER. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at a high speed for an extended period of time. Check the lamps as soon as possible...
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...) (IF EQUIPPED) With this option, you must drive with the power door lock system and remote entry key fob. To open the liftgate, pull the liftgate handle rearward. • Do not open so outside release handle 85 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LIFTGATE...area with the provided controls. • overhead console button • key fob button • outside air comes into the vehicle. If you can power open while driving. Doing so could be damaged against a low ceiling. • Do not leave the liftgate open or close the liftgate with a...
...) (IF EQUIPPED) With this option, you must drive with the power door lock system and remote entry key fob. To open the liftgate, pull the liftgate handle rearward. • Do not open so outside release handle 85 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) LIFTGATE...area with the provided controls. • overhead console button • key fob button • outside air comes into the vehicle. If you can power open while driving. Doing so could be damaged against a low ceiling. • Do not leave the liftgate open or close the liftgate with a...
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The transaxle must be in PARK to power operate the PLG, when the key is being power closed . 86 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Keep the keys out of the reach of the power liftgate area before the liftgate begins to power close. Do not attempt to manually force ...the PLG to travel faster than the power system will sound ...
The transaxle must be in PARK to power operate the PLG, when the key is being power closed . 86 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Keep the keys out of the reach of the power liftgate area before the liftgate begins to power close. Do not attempt to manually force ...the PLG to travel faster than the power system will sound ...