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LUBRICANT
SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Ford
part
name
Ford
part
number
Ford
specification
Brake
fluid
Motorcraft
High
Performance
DOT
3
Motor
V
ehicle
Brake
Fluid
1
PM-1
or
PM-1-C
ESA-M6C25-A
or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door
weatherstrips
Silicone
Spray
Lubricant
XL-6
ESR-M13P4-A
Engine
coolant
Motorcraft
Premium
Gold
Engine
Coolant
(yellow
colored)
VC-7–A
(except
CA,
OR
and
NM),
VC-7-B
(CA,
OR
and
NM)
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling
system
stop
leak
pellets
Motorcraft
Cooling
System
Stop
Leak
Pellets
VC-6
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine
oil
Motorcraft
SAE
5W
-20
Premium
Synthetic
Blend
Motor
Oil
(US)
Motorcraft
SAE
5W
-20
Super
Premium
Motor
Oil
(Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)
WSS-M2C930-A
with
API
Certification
Mark
Door
latch,
hood
latch,
auxiliary
hood
latch,
door
and
liftgate
hinges,
striker
plates,
seat
tracks,
sliding
door
both
sides
(upper
and
lower
track)
and
fuel
filler
door
hinge.
Multi-Purpose
Grease
XG-4
or
XL-5
ESB-M1C93-B
2006
Freestar
(win)
Owners
Guide
(post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Maintenance
and
Specifications
309
308
310
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
4
Introduction
4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Warning Symbols in this Guide
5
Warning Symbols on Your Vehicle
5
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information
7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
8
Optional Instrument Cluster View
10
Standard Instrument Cluster View
10
Warning and Control Lights
10
Warning Lights and Chimes
10
Brake System Warning Light
11
Check Engine Light
11
Check Fuel Cap Light
11
Airbag Readiness Light
12
Anti-Lock Brake System Light
12
Engine Oil Pressure Light
12
Safety Belt Light
12
Low Fuel Light
13
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
13
Speed Control Light
13
Traction Control or Advancetrac Active Light
13
Door Ajar Light
14
Low Washer Fluid Light
14
Turn Signal Light
14
Bulb Warning
15
Headlamps on Warning Chime
15
High Beams Light
15
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
16
Gauges
16
Speedometer
16
Odometer
17
Tachometer
17
Trip Odometer
17
Fuel Gauge
18
Entertainment Systems
19
AM/FM Stereo System
19
Balance
19
Tuner
19
AM/FM Stereo/ Single CD Sound System
21
Autoset
21
Fade
22
Setting the Clock
22
Speed Sensitive Volume
22
Treble
22
AM/FM Stereo Cassette/Single CD Sound System
24
Clean Tape Reminder
25
AM/FM Stereo with In-Dash Six CD
27
Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System
27
Auxiliary Audio Controls
30
Dual Play Mode
31
Parental Control
31
Cassette/Player Care
32
General Audio Information
32
Radio Frequencies
32
Radio Reception Factors
32
CD/CD Player Care
33
Family Entertainment System
33
Climate Controls
34
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
34
Max A/C
34
Auxiliary Climate Control Operation
35
Dual Zone Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System with Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control
35
Rear Defroster
36
Recirculated Air
36
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control
38
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Heated Seats and Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control
40
Auxiliary Climate Control
43
Cabin Air Filter
43
Rear Window Defroster
43
Lights
44
Autolamp Control
44
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay
44
Headlamp Control
44
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
45
High Beams
45
Battery Saver
46
Domelamp Control
46
Flash to Pass
46
Panel Dimmer Control
46
Aiming the Headlamps
47
Vertical Aim Adjustment
47
Interior Lamps
48
Turn Signal Control
48
Dome Lamps
49
Map Lamps
49
Second Row & Third Row Dome and Map Lamps
49
Bulb Replacement
50
Cargo Lamp
50
Headlamp Condensation
50
Using the Right Bulbs
50
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
51
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
53
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup/Turn Lamp Bulbs
53
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb
54
Replacing Supplemental Park Lamp or Cornering Lamp Bulbs
54
Driver Controls
55
Multi-Function Lever
55
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
55
Windshield Washer
55
Illuminated Visor Mirror
56
Overhead Console
56
Slide on Rod Feature
56
Steering Wheel Adjustment
56
Tilt Steering Wheel
56
Compass
57
Conversation Mirror
57
Electronic Compass/Temperature Display
57
Outside Air Temperature
57
Compass Calibration Mode
58
Zone Variation Mode
58
Manual Door Operation
59
Sliding Door Operation
59
Manual Door Operation When Vehicle Is Stopped or Parked on a Downhill Grade
60
Opening and Closing the PSD
60
Power Sliding Door (PSD)
60
To Power Open or Close the PSD from the Overhead Console
61
To Power Open or Close the PSD from the Second Row Passenger Control Switch
61
To Power Open the PSD with the Inside or Outside Release Handle
61
Disabling PSD Power Operation
62
Safety/Obstructions
62
To Power Close the PSD with the Inside or Outside Release Handle
62
To Power Open or Close the PSD with the Remote Entry Transmitter
62
Resetting the PSD
63
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock
63
Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)
64
Clock
64
Instrument Panel Storage Compartment
64
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter
66
One Touch down
66
Power Windows
66
Accessory Delay
67
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror
67
Power Vent Windows
67
Exterior Mirrors
68
Heated Outside Mirrors
68
Power Side View Mirrors
68
Signal Indicator Mirrors
68
Fold-Away Mirrors
69
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
69
Speed Control
69
Disengaging Speed Control
70
Resuming a Set Speed
70
Setting Speed Control
70
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
71
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
71
Radio Control Features
72
Steering Wheel Controls
72
Turning off Speed Control
72
Center Concole
73
Homelink Wireless Control System
73
Programming
73
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
75
Erasing Homelink Buttons
76
Operating the Homelink Wireless Control System
76
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
76
Distance to Empty (DTE)
77
Info Menu
77
Message Center
77
Odometer/Trip Odometer
77
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
78
Display On/Off
78
Trip Elapsed Drive Time
78
Language
79
Setup Menu
79
Units (English/Metric)
79
System Check
80
System Warnings
80
Warning Returns Upon Another Event
81
To Reset the Oil Monitoring System to 100% after each Oil Change
83
To Reset the Oil Monitoring System to Your Personalized Oil Life %
83
Data ERR
84
Liftgate
85
Positive Retention Floor Mat
85
Power Liftgatge (PLG)
86
To Power Open or Close the PLG from the Overhead Console
87
To Power Open or Close the PLG with the Remote Entry Transmitter
87
To Power Open the PLG with Outside Release Handle
87
Resetting the PLG
88
To Operate the PLG Manually
88
To Power Close the PLG from the Liftgate Trim Switch
88
Cargo Area Features
89
Cargo Net
89
To Reset the PLG
89
Luggage Rack
90
To Adjust the Cross-Bar Position
90
Utility Hooks
90
To Remove the Cross-Bar Assembly
91
To Reinstall the Cross-Bar Assembly
92
Locks and Security
93
Keys
93
Power Door Locks
93
Memory Lock, Smart Locks
93
Unlocking the Liftgate During a Battery Failure
94
Childproof Door Locks
95
Remote Entry System
95
Unlocking the Doors
97
Opening Power Liftgate (PLG)
98
Locking the Doors
98
Sounding a Panic Alarm
99
Replacing the Battery
99
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
100
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
100
Illuminated Entry
101
Illuminated Exit
101
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry
102
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps
102
Memory Feature
103
Associating the Remote Transmitter with the Memory Feature
103
Disassociating the Memory Feature from the Remote Transmitter
103
Keyless Entry System
104
Programming a Personal Entry Code
104
Tips for Setting Codes
105
Erasing Personal Code
105
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
106
Autolock
106
Relock
106
Deactivating/Activating the Autolock Feature
106
Deactivating/Reactivating the Autolock Feature Using the Keypad
107
To Deactivate/Reactivate the Autolock Feature Using the Power Door Unlock Control
107
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
108
Anti-Theft Indicator
108
Key Information
108
If Your Keys Are Lost or Stolen
109
Programming Spare Keys
109
Perimeter Alarm System
110
Seating and Safety Restraints
112
Adjustable Head Restraints
112
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
113
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
114
Heated Seats
115
Memory Seats/Sideview Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals
116
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
116
Head Restraints
117
Rear Seats
117
Seat Mounted Cup Holders
117
Adjusting 2Nd Row Seats
118
Adjusting Second Row Bucket and Bench Seat Back
119
Accessing the Third Row Seat with a Second Row Bucket Seat
120
Second Row Bench Seat Tip Slide Feature
122
Exiting the Third Row Seat
123
Second Row Bench Seat
123
Second Row Bucket Seats
123
Removal of Second Row Seats from Vehicle
124
Second Row Bench Seat Info
125
Installation of Second Row Seats
127
Second Row Bucket Seats Info
127
Stowing the Third Row Seat
130
Unstowing the Third Row Seat
134
Third Row Seat Features
135
Tailgate Function
136
Personal Safety System
137
Safety Restraints
137
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
138
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
138
Front Crash Severity Sensor
138
Front Passenger Sensing System
139
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
139
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
140
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
140
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
140
Safety Belt Precautions
141
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
142
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard
142
Automatic Locking Mode
143
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
143
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
144
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
144
Third Row Comfort Guide
145
Beltminder
146
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
146
Reasons most Often Given for Not Wearing Safety Belts
148
Deactivating/Activating the Beltminder Feature
149
One Time Disable
149
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
150
Replacing the Front Safety Belt Assemblies after a Collision
151
Safety Belt Maintenance
151
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
152
Important SRS Precautions
152
To Properly Position Yourself Away from the Airbag
153
Children and Airbags
154
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
154
The SRS Consists Of...
155
Front Passenger Sensing System Info
156
If the Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit
160
Determining if the SRS System Is Operational
161
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System
161
How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
162
Safety Canopy System
164
How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
165
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)
167
Important Child Restraint Precautions
167
Safety Restraints for Children
167
Child Booster Seats
168
Children and Safety Belts
168
Types of Booster Seats
169
Child Booster Seats Info
170
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
170
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
173
When Installing a Child Safety Seat
174
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
175
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
177
Front Passenger Seating Position (Manual Adjusting Seats Only)
178
Attaching Safety Seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) Attachments for Child Seat Anchors
181
Rear Seating Positions
181
Tires, Wheels and Loading
184
Tire Information
184
Traction AA a B C
184
Treadwear
184
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
184
Glossary of Tire Terminology
185
Temperature a B C
185
Tires
185
Tire Inflation
186
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
187
Inspecting Your Tires
188
To Check the Pressure in Your Tire(S)
188
Tire Damage
189
Tire Wear
189
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
189
Tire Replacement Requirements
190
Highway Hazards
191
Safety Practices
191
Tire and Wheel Alignment
191
Tire Rotation
192
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
193
Information on “P” Type Tires
193
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
196
Information on “T” Type Tires
197
Location of the Tire Label
197
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
198
Changing Tires with TPMS
199
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
199
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
200
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
200
When Inflating Your Tires
202
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
203
Snow Tires and Chains
203
Base Curb Weight
204
Vehicle Curb Weight
204
Vehicle Loading - with and Without a Trailer
204
Payload
205
Cargo Weight
206
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
206
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
207
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
207
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
208
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
208
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
208
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
209
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
209
Trailer Towing
210
Hitches
212
Preparing to Tow
212
Driving While You Tow
213
Safety Chains
213
Trailer Brakes
213
Trailer Lamps
213
Servicing after Towing
214
Trailer Towing Tips
214
All Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles
215
Recreational Towing
215
Driving
216
Starting
216
Positions of the Ignition
216
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
216
Starting the Engine
218
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
218
Important Ventilating Information
219
Using the Engine Block Heater
219
Brakes
219
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
219
ABS Warning Lamp
220
Using ABS
220
Brake Assist (if Equipped as Part of the Advancetrac System)
220
Parking Brake
221
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System
221
Steering
223
Automatic Transaxle Operation
224
Brake-Shift Interlock
224
Transmission Operation
224
Driving with an Automatic Overdrive Transaxle with Column Gearshift
225
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4–Speed Automatic Transaxle
225
P (Park)
225
R (Reverse)
226
N (Neutral)
226
D (Drive) with Overdrive
226
3 (Third), 1 (First)
226
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
227
Reverse Sensing System
227
Driving through Water
229
Roadside Emergencies
230
Getting Roadside Assistance
230
Hazard Flasher Control
231
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch Description
232
Fuses and Relays
232
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
233
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
233
Fuses' Codes Table
234
Power Distribution Box
236
High-Current Fuses Codes Table
236
Auxiliary Relay Box (Cooling Fans)
240
Changing a Flat Tire
241
Temporary Spare Tire Information
241
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
242
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
244
Removing the Jack and Tools
244
Removing the Spare Tire
245
Stowing the Primary Tether
245
Tire Change Procedure
246
Stowing the Flat and Full-Size Tire
249
Stowing the Spare Tire
250
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
251
Jump Starting
251
Connecting the Jumper Cables
252
Jump Starting Procedure
254
Removing the Jumper Cables
255
Wrecker Towing
257
Customer Assistance
258
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
267
Cleaning
268
Washing the Exterior
268
Exterior Chrome
268
Waxing
269
Paint Chips
269
Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers
269
Engine Cleaning
270
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
270
Windows and Wiper Blades
271
Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
271
Interior Trim Cleaning
272
Interior Cleaning
272
Leather Seats
272
Underbody Cleaning
273
Maintenance and Specifications
275
Service Recommendations
275
Working with the Engine off
275
Working with the Engine on
275
Opening the Hood
276
Engine Compartment Components
277
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
278
Windshield Washer Fluid
278
Changing the Wiper Blades
279
Checking the Engine Oil
279
Adding Engine Oil
281
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
281
Battery Care
282
Checking Engine Coolant
285
Adding Engine Coolant
286
Recycled Engine Coolant
288
Coolant Refill Capacity
289
Severe Climates
289
Fuel Filter
290
Fuel Information
290
Fuel Filler Cap
292
Refueling
292
Choosing the Right Fuel
293
Cleaner Air
294
Fuel Quality
294
Octane Recommendations
294
Running out of Fuel
294
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
295
Filling the Tank
295
Measuring Techniques
295
Calculating Fuel Economy
296
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
296
Emission Control System
298
EPA Window Sticker
298
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
299
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
299
Power Steering Fluid
300
Brake Fluid
301
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
301
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
302
Correct Fluid Level
302
High Fluid Level
302
Low Fluid Level
302
Air Filter(S)
303
Motorcraft Part Numbers
307
Refill Capacities
308
Lubricant Specifications
309
Engine Data
311
Vehicle Dimensions
311
Identifying Your Vehicle
312
Safety Compliance Certification Label
312
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
313
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
314
Accessories
315
Index
317
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Model
2006 Freestar
Category
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Language
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