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...: • how various systems in your vehicle are capable of Canada, and service and repair facilities may record information about your vehicle were operating; • whether or not the driver ...or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty..., steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. and •...
...: • how various systems in your vehicle are capable of Canada, and service and repair facilities may record information about your vehicle were operating; • whether or not the driver ...or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty..., steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. and •...
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...is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light is blinking, engine misfire is started indicates the On ...Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. A warning light may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to On board diagnostics (OBD...
...is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire. 10 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the light is blinking, engine misfire is started indicates the On ...Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. A warning light may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to On board diagnostics (OBD...
Owner's Manual
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... occupant's chest by limiting the load on . • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. A difficulty with your dealership or by one or more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. ... after ignition is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster. The tone pattern will be properly restrained. 134 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belt precautions Always drive and ride with the system is indicated by...
... occupant's chest by limiting the load on . • A series of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. A difficulty with your dealership or by one or more of the following. • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. ... after ignition is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster. The tone pattern will be properly restrained. 134 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Safety belt precautions Always drive and ride with the system is indicated by...
Owner's Manual
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...the rear seating positions than in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is turned on. 147 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you must always be properly restrained. A... section in the front seating position. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in a child seat. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not modify the front end of the system. Air bags can kill or injure ...child seat in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses.
...the rear seating positions than in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is turned on. 147 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you must always be properly restrained. A... section in the front seating position. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in a child seat. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not modify the front end of the system. Air bags can kill or injure ...child seat in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses.
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... powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Front air bags are repaired. This may not function properly in the event of a collision. The tone pattern will be present which may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing... at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. While the system is normal to close an electrical circuit that something is wrong with considerable 148 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Front air bags are repaired. This may not function properly in the event of a collision. The tone pattern will be present which may also cause abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing... at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. While the system is normal to close an electrical circuit that something is wrong with considerable 148 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...continue to sit upright, with their back against your feet on the seat cushion, with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of the front seats or in...In case there is greatly increased. Failure to detect that may increase the risk of personal injury in an accident. 151 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This will stay lit. Always sit upright against the...with the person's legs comfortably extended. take off and ask the person to repair or service the system;
...continue to sit upright, with their back against your feet on the seat cushion, with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer Assistance section of the front seats or in...In case there is greatly increased. Failure to detect that may increase the risk of personal injury in an accident. 151 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This will stay lit. Always sit upright against the...with the person's legs comfortably extended. take off and ask the person to repair or service the system;
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... from the side of the front seats, attached to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. 152 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on...seats. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the door. Seating and ...Safety Restraints Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The side air bag could injure you as used for the front air ...
... from the side of the front seats, attached to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. 152 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on...seats. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the door. Seating and ...Safety Restraints Do not lean your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. The side air bag could injure you as used for the front air ...
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...testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as used for the front airbags. 154 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk ...the headliner and above the doors (one on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on each side of...air bag SRS and Safety Canopy system is provided. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
...testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as used for the front airbags. 154 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk ...the headliner and above the doors (one on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy . Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on each side of...air bag SRS and Safety Canopy system is provided. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
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...indicate the condition of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your dealership or by qualified personnel. 156 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Any difficulty with the vehicle service manual. Unless serviced, ... replaced. Seating and Safety Restraints If the Safety Canopy system has deployed, the Safety Canopy will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. Disposal of the system. Routine maintenance of by a qualified technician immediately. The Safety Canopy system (including the A, B, C, and D...
...indicate the condition of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your dealership or by qualified personnel. 156 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Any difficulty with the vehicle service manual. Unless serviced, ... replaced. Seating and Safety Restraints If the Safety Canopy system has deployed, the Safety Canopy will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. Disposal of the system. Routine maintenance of by a qualified technician immediately. The Safety Canopy system (including the A, B, C, and D...
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... risk of loss of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance • try to use it, you need to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the ...same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that is intended for any other...(3,200 km) total under any one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time 204 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle may be replaced rather than...
... risk of loss of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance • try to use it, you need to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the ...same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that is intended for any other...(3,200 km) total under any one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time 204 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle may be replaced rather than...
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..., or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford. This means that certain warranty repairs require special training and/or equipment, so not all dealers are authorized to an authorized Ford dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 220 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
..., or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford. This means that certain warranty repairs require special training and/or equipment, so not all dealers are authorized to an authorized Ford dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 220 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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...Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws. When you buy Ford ESP, you may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. 222 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This ...be tailored to owners and lessees of Canada dealer. THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. Since this information is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states (in various time, distance and deductible combinations which are several plans available in the U.S.) you purchase...
...Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or state replacement or repurchase laws. When you buy Ford ESP, you may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of qualifying Ford Motor Company vehicles. 222 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This ...be tailored to owners and lessees of Canada dealer. THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. Since this information is also allowed a final repair attempt in some states (in various time, distance and deductible combinations which are several plans available in the U.S.) you purchase...
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...states where the Dispute Settlement Board is chosen 223 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for California... Concerns are eligible for review, except those involving: • a non-Ford product • a non-Ford dealership • sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle's performance as designed • a request for...
...states where the Dispute Settlement Board is chosen 223 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for California... Concerns are eligible for review, except those involving: • a non-Ford product • a non-Ford dealership • sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle's performance as designed • a request for...
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..., model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your vehicle ownership license. • The date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s). • The current mileage. • The name of the ...; The file number assigned to question 6 on the application form. Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will decide the case whether or not an oral presentation is your right ... concern. • A brief summary of the action taken by the Board as well. 224 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Oral presentations If you expect to...
..., model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your vehicle ownership license. • The date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s). • The current mileage. • The name of the ...; The file number assigned to question 6 on the application form. Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will decide the case whether or not an oral presentation is your right ... concern. • A brief summary of the action taken by the Board as well. 224 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Oral presentations If you expect to...
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...serious bodily injury OR 2. EST Helm, Incorporated can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity (a defect or condition that , if a manufacturer or its ...the actual price paid or payable by the consumer (less a reasonable allowance for consumer use , value or safety of the vehicle) OR 227 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. Customer Assistance ORDERING ADDITIONAL...
...serious bodily injury OR 2. EST Helm, Incorporated can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity (a defect or condition that , if a manufacturer or its ...the actual price paid or payable by the consumer (less a reasonable allowance for consumer use , value or safety of the vehicle) OR 227 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. Customer Assistance ORDERING ADDITIONAL...
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...16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. Customer Assistance 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time) In the case of 1 or ... D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 228 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) area) or write to notifying Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
...16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. Customer Assistance 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time) In the case of 1 or ... D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 228 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) area) or write to notifying Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
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... ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using a power washer to match your wheel rims or covers. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to remove... automatic car washes may require agitation with Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. 230 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using a power washer to match your wheel rims or covers. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to remove... automatic car washes may require agitation with Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42) to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. 230 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... world's automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in high altitude areas. Repairs to the fuel system. Aftermarket products could cause damage to correct the effects of using a fuel for your warranty. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is ... to prevent any aftermarket products to your vehicle's emission control system to deteriorate more pronounced. Studies indicate that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. 251 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... world's automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in high altitude areas. Repairs to the fuel system. Aftermarket products could cause damage to correct the effects of using a fuel for your warranty. Octane recommendations Your vehicle is ... to prevent any aftermarket products to your vehicle's emission control system to deteriorate more pronounced. Studies indicate that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter. 251 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to its emissions system. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). The OBD-II system also assists the 256 2004 Freestar.... This OBD-II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for complete emission warranty information. Do not park, idle,...
...repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to its emissions system. On board diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II). The OBD-II system also assists the 256 2004 Freestar.... This OBD-II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle in dry grass or other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for complete emission warranty information. Do not park, idle,...
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...not rapidly spin the tires; Do not allow anyone to the closest safe area out of traffic. This may eventually have the vehicle inspected. 275 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Stop and inspect the tires for damage. If you suspect your tire or ... speed. Drive slowly to stand near, directly ahead or behind the spinning tire. Safety practices Driving habits have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to five seconds. spinning the tires can cause death, personal injury or property damage. If you feel a sudden vibration...
...not rapidly spin the tires; Do not allow anyone to the closest safe area out of traffic. This may eventually have the vehicle inspected. 275 2004 Freestar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Stop and inspect the tires for damage. If you suspect your tire or ... speed. Drive slowly to stand near, directly ahead or behind the spinning tire. Safety practices Driving habits have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to five seconds. spinning the tires can cause death, personal injury or property damage. If you feel a sudden vibration...