Table Of Contents - Ford Freestar 2007 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
California Proposition 65 Warning4
Perchlorate Material4
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording6
Cell Phone Use7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary8
Instrument Cluster10
Warning Lights And Chimes10
Standard Instrument Cluster10
Optional Instrument Cluster10
Check Engine11
Check Fuel Cap11
Brake System Warning Light11
Anti-Lock Brake System12
Airbag Readiness12
Safety Belt12
Malfunction Indicator12
Engine Coolant Temperature13
Traction Control13
Low Tire Pressure Warning13
Low Fuel13
Speed Control14
Low Washer Fluid14
Door Ajar14
Turn Signal14
Bulb Warning15
High Beams15
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime15
Turn Signal Warning Chime15
Gauges16
Speedometer16
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge16
Odometer17
Trip Odometer17
Tachometer18
Fuel Gauge18
Entertainment Systems19
Am/Fm Stereo19
Audio Systems19
Am/Fm Stereo/ Single Cd Sound System (If Equipped)21
Autoset21
Bass21
Setting The Clock22
Am/Fm Stereo Cassette/Single Cd Sound System (If Equipped)24
Premium In-Dash Six Cd Sound System (If Equipped)27
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd27
Auxiliary Audio Controls (If Equipped)30
Parental Control31
Dual Play Mode32
General Audio Information32
Radio Frequencies32
Radio Reception Factors32
Cassette/Player Care33
Cd/Cd Player Care33
Family Entertainment System (If Equipped)34
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System35
Max A/C35
Climate Controls35
Auxiliary Climate Control (If Equipped)44
Rear Window Defroster44
Cabin Air Filter44
Lights45
Headlamp Control45
Autolamp Control (If Equipped)45
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay45
Flash To Pass46
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)46
Battery Saver47
Panel Dimmer Control47
Domelamp Control47
Aiming The Headlamps48
Vertical Aim Adjustment48
Turn Signal Control49
Interior Lamps49
Map Lamps (If Equipped)50
Second Row & Third Row Dome And Map Lamps (If Equipped)50
Dome Lamps (If Equipped)50
Cargo Lamp51
Bulb Replacement51
Headlamp Condensation51
Replacing Exterior Bulbs51
Using The Right Bulbs52
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs53
Replacing Front Parking/Turn/Sidemarker Signal Bulbs53
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup/Turn Lamp Bulbs54
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs54
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb55
Replacing Supplemental Park Lamp Or Cornering Lamp Bulbs55
Driver Controls56
Multi-Function Lever56
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control56
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls56
Tilt Steering Wheel57
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)57
Slide On Rod Feature57
Steering Wheel Adjustment57
Overhead Console (If Equipped)58
Conversation Mirror58
Electronic Compass/Temperature Display58
Outside Air Temperature58
Zone Variation Mode59
Compass Calibration Mode60
Sliding Door Operation60
Manual Door Operation60
Manual Door Operation When Vehicle Is Stopped/Parked On Downhill Grade61
Power Sliding Door (Psd) (If Equipped)62
Opening And Closing The Psd62
To Power Open Or Close The Psd From The Overhead Console62
Disabling Psd Power Operation63
To Power Open/Close The Psd From Second Row Passenger Control Switch63
To Power Open The Psd With The Inside Or Outside Release Handle63
To Power Close The Psd With The Inside Or Outside Release Handle63
Safety/Obstructions64
Resetting The Psd64
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock65
Center Console (If Equipped)65
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment65
Clock (If Equipped)66
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)66
Power Windows67
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)67
One Touch Down68
Accessory Delay68
Power Vent Windows68
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)69
Exterior Mirrors69
Power Side View Mirrors69
Heated Outside Mirrors70
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)70
Fold-Away Mirrors70
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (If Equipped)71
Speed Control (If Equipped)71
Setting Speed Control71
Disengaging Speed Control72
Resuming A Set Speed72
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control72
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control73
Turning Off Speed Control73
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)74
Radio Control Features74
Homelink Wireless Control System (If Equipped)74
Programming75
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming77
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System77
Erasing Homelink Buttons78
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button78
Message Center (If Equipped)78
Selectable Features78
Info Menu79
Distance To Empty (Dte)79
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)79
Trip Elapsed Drive Time80
Display On/Off80
Setup Menu80
Language81
Units (English/Metric)81
System Check81
System Warnings82
Positive Retention Floor Mat (If Equipped)87
Liftgate87
To Install Floor Mats That Have A Retention Post87
Power Liftgate (Plg) (If Equipped)88
Opening And Closing The Plg88
To Power Open Or Close The Plg From The Overhead Console89
To Power Open Or Close The Plg With The Remote Entry Transmitter89
To Power Open The Plg With Outside Release Handle89
To Power Close The Plg From The Liftgate Trim Switch90
To Operate The Plg Manually90
Resetting The Plg90
Cargo Area Features91
Liftgate Ajar Signal91
Cargo Net (If Equipped)91
Utility Hooks92
Luggage Rack (If Equipped)92
To Adjust The Cross-Bar (If Equipped) Position92
To Remove The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped)93
To Reinstall The Cross-Bar Assembly (If Equipped)94
Locks And Security95
Keys95
Power Door Locks95
Memory Lock95
Autolock96
Relock97
Deactivating/Activating The Autolock Feature97
Deactivating/Reactivating The Autolock Feature Using The Keypad97
Childproof Door Locks98
Remote Entry System98
Unlocking The Doors100
Opening/Closing Power Sliding Doors (If Equipped)100
Opening Power Liftgate (Plg) (If Equipped)101
Locking The Doors101
Sounding A Panic Alarm102
Memory Feature (If Equipped)102
Associating The Remote Transmitter With The Memory Feature102
Disassociating The Memory Feature From The Remote Transmitter102
Replacing The Battery103
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters104
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters104
Illuminated Entry105
Illuminated Exit105
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry (If Equipped)105
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps106
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)107
Programming A Personal Entry Code107
Erasing Personal Code108
Unlocking And Locking The Doors Using Keyless Entry108
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System109
Anti-Theft Indicator109
Key Information109
Programming Spare Keys110
Perimeter Alarm System (If Equipped)112
Arming The System112
Disarming The System112
Seating And Safety Restraints113
Adjustable Head Restraints (If Equipped)113
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat (If Equipped)114
Using The Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)115
Adjusting The Front Power Seat (If Equipped)115
Heated Seats (If Equipped)117
Memory Seats/Sideview Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals (If Equipped)117
Rear Seats118
Head Restraints118
Seat Mounted Cup Holders (If Equipped)118
Adjusting 2Nd Row Seats (If Equipped)119
Adjusting Second Row Bucket And Bench Seat Back120
Accessing The Third Row Seat With A Second Row Bucket Seat121
Second Row Bench Seat Tip Slide Feature123
Exiting The Third Row Seat124
Second Row Bucket Seats (If Equipped)124
Second Row Bench Seat124
Removal Of Second Row Seats From Vehicle125
Installation Of Second Row Seats128
Second Row Bucket Seats128
Stowing The Third Row Seat131
Unstowing The Third Row Seat135
Third Row Seat Features136
Tailgate Function137
Safety Restraints138
Personal Safety System138
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?139
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints139
Front Crash Severity Sensor139
Driver's Seat Position Sensor139
Front Passenger Sensing System140
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors140
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners141
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors141
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational141
Safety Belt Precautions142
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts143
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard143
Vehicle Sensitive Mode144
Automatic Locking Mode144
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode144
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode144
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode145
Safety Belt Height Adjustment145
Third Row Comfort Guide146
Safety Belt Extension Assembly147
Safety Belt Maintenance147
Replacing The Front Safety Belt Assemblies After A Collision147
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime148
Conditions Of Operation148
Belt-Minder148
One Time Disable151
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature151
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)153
Important Srs Precautions153
Children And Airbags155
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?155
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit161
Determining If The System Is Operational161
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System (If Equipped)162
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?162
Safety Canopy System164
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?165
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles167
Safety Restraints For Children167
Important Child Restraint Precautions167
Children And Safety Belts168
Child Booster Seats168
When Children Should Use Booster Seats169
Types Of Booster Seats169
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts171
Safety Seats For Children171
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats171
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts173
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps175
Front Passenger Seating Position (Manual Adjusting Seats Only)176
Rear Seating Positions179
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors179
Tires, Wheels And Loading182
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading182
Treadwear182
Traction Aa A B C182
Temperature A B C183
Tires183
Glossary Of Tire Terminology183
Inflating Your Tires184
Tire Inflation184
Tire Care186
Inspecting Your Tires186
Tire Wear187
Damage187
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)188
Tire Replacement Requirements188
Safety Practices189
Highway Hazards190
Tire And Wheel Alignment190
Tire Rotation190
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall191
Information on "P" Type Tires192
Additional Information Contained On Tire Sidewall For Lt Type Tires195
Information on "T" Type Tires196
Location Of The Tire Label196
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)197
Changing Tires With Tpms198
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)198
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed198
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly199
When Inflating Your Tires200
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure200
Snow Tires And Chains201
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer202
Base Curb Weight202
Vehicle Curb Weight202
Payload202
Cargo Weight204
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)204
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)204
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)204
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)205
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)205
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)205
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight206
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit206
Trailer Towing208
Preparing To Tow209
Hitches210
Safety Chains210
Trailer Brakes210
Trailer Lamps210
Driving While You Tow211
Servicing After Towing211
Trailer Towing Tips211
Recreational Towing212
Driving213
Starting213
Positions Of The Ignition213
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle213
Important Safety Precautions214
Starting The Engine215
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes215
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)216
Brakes216
Important Ventilating Information216
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)216
Abs Warning Lamp217
Using Abs217
Brake Assist (If Equipped As Part Of The Advancetrac System)217
Parking Brake218
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System218
Steering220
Automatic Transaxle Operation221
Brake-Shift Interlock221
Transmission Operation221
Driving With An Automatic Overdrive Transaxle With Column Gearshift222
Understanding Gearshift Positions Of The 4–Speed Automatic Transaxle223
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow224
Reverse Sensing System (If Equipped)224
Driving Through Water226
Roadside Emergencies227
Getting Roadside Assistance227
Using Roadside Assistance228
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty228
Hazard Flasher Control228
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch229
Fuses And Relays229
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color230
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel230
Fuses Codes231
Power Distribution Box233
High-Current Fuses234
Auxiliary Relay Box (Cooling Fans)237
Changing A Flat Tire237
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information238
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools240
Removing The Jack And Tools240
Removing The Spare Tire241
Stowing The Primary Tether241
Tire Change Procedure242
Stowing The Flat And Full-Size Tire245
Stowing The Spare Tire246
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications247
Jump Starting247
Preparing Your Vehicle247
Connecting The Jumper Cables248
Removing The Jumper Cables250
Wrecker Towing252
Customer Assistance253
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)260
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)260
Cleaning261
Washing The Exterior261
Exterior Chrome261
Waxing262
Paint Chips262
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers262
Engine263
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts263
Windows And Wiper Blades264
Instrument Panel / Interior Trim And Cluster Lens264
Interior265
Leather Seats (If Equipped)266
Underbody266
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products267
Maintenance And Specifications268
Service Recommendations268
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle268
Working With The Engine Off268
Opening The Hood269
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment270
3.9L/4.2L V6 Engines270
Windshield Washer Fluid271
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate271
Changing The Wiper Blades272
Engine Oil272
Checking The Engine Oil272
Adding Engine Oil274
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations274
Battery275
Engine Coolant278
Checking Engine Coolant278
Adding Engine Coolant280
Recycled Engine Coolant282
Coolant Refill Capacity282
Severe Climates282
Fuel Filter283
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels283
Fuel Information283
Refueling285
Fuel Filler Cap285
Choosing The Right Fuel286
Octane Recommendations287
Fuel Quality287
Cleaner Air287
Running Out Of Fuel287
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy288
Measuring Techniques288
Filling The Tank288
Calculating Fuel Economy289
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits289
Habits290
Maintenance290
Conditions291
Epa Window Sticker291
Emission Control System291
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)293
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing293
Power Steering Fluid294
Brake Fluid295
Transmission Fluid295
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid295
Low Fluid Level296
Correct Fluid Level296
High Fluid Level296
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels296
Air Filter297
Motorcraft Part Numbers302
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities303
Engine Data305
Engine Drivebelt Routing305
Identifying Your Vehicle306
Safety Compliance Certification Label306
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)306
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations307
Accessories308
Index310