brake FORD FREESTYLE 2009 Workshop Manual

WARNING:Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries
contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against
possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or
eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
WARNING:Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The service engine soon
indicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to
increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine
damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high-speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
WARNING:Fail-safe mode is for use during emergencies only.
Operate the vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long as necessary to
bring the vehicle to rest in a safe location and seek immediate repairs.
When in fail-safe mode, the vehicle will have limited power, will not be
able to maintain high-speed operation, and may completely shut down
without warning, potentially losing engine power, power steering assist,
and power brake assist, which may increase the possibility of a crash
resulting in serious injury.
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Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
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Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Refer toscheduled maintenance information.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper
fluid type.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the “MIN” and
“MAX” lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from your authorized dealer
immediately.
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TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to yourscheduled maintenance informationfor scheduled
intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not
consume fluid. However, the fluid level should be checked if the
transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or
shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is warmed up
(approximately 20 miles [30 km]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic
during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be
turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before
checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated areas for normal operating temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is in the add range or does not
show at all on the dipstick.
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 149°F (65°C) on a level surface. The normal operating
temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles (30 km) of
driving.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Door latch, hood latch,
auxiliary hood latch,
seat tracks, trunk and
liftgate latches— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESA-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic transmission
fluid10.0 quarts
(9.5L)
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
VATF
2
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Rear differential fluid
(AWD)2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
5
18 ounces (0.53L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Engine oil 5.5 quarts (5.2L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
4
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.
Description Code
6F50 6-speed Automatic Transmission J
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A
Accessory delay ........................104
AdvanceTrac ..............................259
Air cleaner filter ...............343–345
Air conditioning ........76, 78, 80, 82
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................183–184, 193, 195
and child safety seats ............186
description ..............184, 193, 195
disposal ....................................199
driver airbag ............186, 193, 196
indicator light .................192, 198
operation .................186, 193, 196
passenger airbag .....186, 193, 196
side airbag ...............................193
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................270
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................324
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................257
Anti-theft system ..............149, 153
arming the system ..................153
disarming a triggered
system .....................................154
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................18, 22, 29
Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............346
fluid, specification ..................346
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................265
fluid, adding ............................342
fluid, checking ........................342
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....37
B
Battery .......................................322acid, treating emergencies .....322
jumping a disabled battery ....293
maintenance-free ....................322
replacement, specifications ...345
servicing ..................................322
Belt-Minder
.............................179
Booster seats .............................215
Brakes ........................................257
anti-lock ...................................257
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................258
fluid, checking and adding ....341
fluid, refill capacities ..............346
fluid, specifications .................346
lubricant specifications ..........346
parking ....................................258
shift interlock ..........................264
Bulbs ............................................92
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....346
Cargo cover ...............................132
Cargo net ...................................132
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................285
Child safety seats ......................203
in front seat ............................204
in rear seat ..............................204
LATCH .....................................207
recommendations ...................201
tether anchorage hardware ...210
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................215
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............309
instrument panel ....................311
interior .....................................311
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storage .....................................285
Jump-starting your vehicle ......293
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................135
keypad .....................................147
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................148
programming entry code .......147
Keys ...................................133, 151
positions of the ignition .........252
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................87
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................92
daytime running light ...............89
fog lamps ...................................88
headlamps .................................87
headlamps, flash to pass ..........89
instrument panel, dimming .....89
interior lamps .....................91, 93
replacing bulbs ...................93, 96
LATCH anchors .........................207
Liftgate ......................127–128, 142
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........258
Load limits .................................242
Locks
autolock ...................................135
childproof ................................138
doors ........................................134
Lubricant specifications ...........346
Lug nuts ....................................292
Luggage rack .............................132Lumbar support, seats .............157
M
Message center .........................117
english/metric button .............123
system check button ..............122
warning messages ...................125
Mirrors ...............................105–106
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................105
fold away .................................106
heated ......................................106
programmable memory ..........142
side view mirrors (power) .....106
Moon roof ..................................112
Motorcraft parts ................313, 345
N
Navigation system .......................73
O
Octane rating ............................334
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................319
Overdrive ...................................265
P
Parking brake ............................258
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....345
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................172
Power adjustable foot pedals ...107
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................282
Power door locks ......................134
Power liftgate ............................128
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Steering wheel
controls ....................................110
tilting .........................................98
SYNC
..........................................73
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................98
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........285
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....237
Tires ...........................221–222, 285
alignment ................................230
care ..........................................225
changing ..................285, 288–289
checking the pressure ............225
inflating ...................................223
label .........................................236
replacing ..................................227
rotating ....................................230
safety practices .......................229
sidewall information ...............231
snow tires and chains ............241
spare tire .................................286
terminology .............................222
tire grades ...............................222
treadwear ........................221, 226
Towing .......................................248
recreational towing .................251
trailer towing ..........................248
wrecker ....................................298Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............346
lubricant specifications ..........346
Transmission .............................264
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....264
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................342
Turn signal ..................................91
U
USB port ......................................38
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................349
Vehicle loading ..........................242
Ventilating your vehicle ...........255
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................317
Water, Driving through .............275
Windows
power .......................................103
rear wiper/washer .....................98
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................97
checking and adding fluid .....317
replacing wiper blades ...........318
Wrecker towing .........................298
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