sensor FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.
Location of the spare tire and tools
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the TPMS system, all road wheels equipped with the tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle
Have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent
damage to the TPMS sensor, refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible.
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Item Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward of
the rear bumper.
Jack Behind the access panel located
on the right rear quarter panel
interior trim.
Jack handle Attached to the jack with a clip.
Flat tire tether, wing screw Inside tire tether kit, next to jack.
Jack extension tool (cargo van
model only)Attached to the jack kit.
Removing the jack and tools
1. Locate the access panel on the interior trim. Rotate the panel
retaining clip and remove the panel.
2. Remove the jack and lug nut wrench by turning the thumbscrew
counterclockwise to relieve tension against the stowage bracket.
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1. Disconnect the Mass Air Flow
Sensor electrical connector from the
air outlet tube.
Reposition the locking clip (on the
connector) and squeeze connector
to remove.
2. Loosen the hose clamp located
closest to the air cleaner.
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10. Ensure the pads on the bottom
of the air cleaner assembly are
properly seated.
11. Reconnect the outlet tube to the
air cleaner assembly and tighten the
clamp.
12. Reconnect the Mass Air Flow
Sensor electrical connector to the
outlet tube. Make sure the locking
tab on the connector is in “locked”
position.
Note:If hose clamp is not secured properly or Mass Air Flow Sensor
electrical connector is not properly installed the Check Engine light will
illuminate when vehicle is operated.
Note:Do not use oil-impregnated air filter elements. Failure to use the
correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The
customer warranty may be voided for any damage to the engine if the
correct air filter element is not used.
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headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps .....................49–51
replacing bulbs ...................52, 55
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Liftgate ............................87–88, 92
remote release ..................95, 101
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........215
Load limits .................................200
Locks
autolock .....................................96
childproof ..................................98
doors ..........................................95
Lubricant specifications ...........300
Lug nuts ....................................245
Luggage rack ...............................92
Lumbar support, seats .............115
M
Message center .....................78–79
english/metric button ...............81
system check button ................81
warning messages .....................82
Mirrors .........................................69
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
programmable memory ..........102
side view mirrors (power) .......69
signal .........................................70
Motorcraft parts ........265, 281, 299
O
Octane rating ............................285Oil (see Engine oil) ..................271
Overdrive ...................................220
P
Parking brake ............................216
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....299
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................139
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............71
Power adjustable foot pedals .....71
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................231
Power door locks ..................95–96
Power liftgate ......................88, 101
Power mirrors .............................69
Power point .................................66
Power steering ..........................218
fluid, checking and adding ....292
fluid, refill capacity ................300
fluid, specifications .................300
Power Windows ...........................67
R
Radio ..........................19, 21, 24, 27
Relays ........................................227
Remote entry system .........98, 100
illuminated entry ............104–105
locking/unlocking
doors ................................100–101
panic alarm .............................102
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................103
replacing the batteries ...........103
Reverse sensing system ...........222
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Roadside assistance ..................225
Roof rack .....................................92
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........147
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........138, 141, 143–145
Safety Canopy ...........................164
Safety defects, reporting ..........259
Safety
restraints ...........138, 141, 143–145
BeltMinder
............................148
extension assembly ................146
for adults .........................143–145
for children .....................167–168
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................139
safety belt maintenance .........147
warning light and chime ........148
Safety seats for children ..........171
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................303
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............138
Seats ..........................................113
child safety seats ....................171
front seats .......................113–116
memory seat ...................102, 117
second row
seats .................119–120, 123–124
third row
seats .................124, 131, 135–137
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............109–110
Servicing your vehicle ..............267
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................238Spark plugs,
specifications .....................299, 302
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................300
Speed control ..............................71
Starting your vehicle ........211–213
jump starting ..........................245
Steering wheel
controls ......................................74
tilting .........................................57
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................57
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....196
Warning Displays ......................10
Tires ...................................182–183
alignment ................................190
care ..........................................186
changing ..........................238, 240
checking the pressure ............186
inflating ...................................184
label .........................................195
replacing ..................................188
rotating ....................................190
safety practices .......................189
sidewall information ...............191
snow tires and chains ............200
spare tire .................................236
terminology .............................183
tire grades ...............................183
treadwear ........................182, 187
Towing .......................................206
recreational towing .................210
trailer towing ..........................206
wrecker ....................................251
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............219
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