2004 FORD THUNDERBIRD maintenance

ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.9L-4V V8 engine
Displacement 3 949 cc (241 cid)
Required fuel 91 octane
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark plug gap 0.99-1.09 mm (0.039-0.043 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.75:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions mm (in)
(1) Overall length 4732mm (186.3 in)
(2) Overall width 1829mm (72.0 in)
(3) Overall height 1323 mm (52.1 in)
(4) Wheelbase 2722 mm (107.2 in)
(5) Track - Front 1537 mm (60.5 in)
(5) Track - Rear 1529 mm (60.2 in)
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label may be located.
The Certification label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver’s side.
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MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
UPC ∇ F85B-1520472-AB
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXXXXXXXXX
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
FRONT GAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX
REAR GAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PRE-
VENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle each code represents.
Truck application:
Code Transmission DescriptionManual transmission
M Manual 5 –speed overdrive (Mazda R2)
C Manual 5 –speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5 –speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6 –speed ZF
Automatic transmission
U Automatic 4 –speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4 –speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4 –speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5 –speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5 –speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5 –speed overdrive (5R55W)
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Passenger car application:
Code Transmission/Transaxle DescriptionFront wheel drive manual transaxle
R5 –speed overdrive (MTX75)
W5 –speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
E4 –speed overdrive (4FE)
J3 –speed (Mazda)
L4 –speed overdrive (AX4S)
P4 –speed overdrive (4F20E)
X4 –speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y4 –speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
55 –speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U4 –speed overdrive (4R70W)
A5 –speed overdrive (5R55N)
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A
Accessory delay ..........................40
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ....................................86, 94and child safety seats ..............87
description ..........................86, 94
disposal ......................................97
driver air bag ......................88, 95
indicator light .....................89, 96
operation .............................88, 95
passenger air bag ...............88, 95
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................90
side air bag ................................94
Air cleaner filter .......186 –187, 201
Air conditioning ..........................22
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................170
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................112 –113
Anti-theft system ........................72 arming the system ....................72
disarming a triggered system ..72
Audio system (see Radio) .........16
Automatic transmission driving an automatic
overdrive .................................116
fluid, adding ............................186
fluid, checking ........................186
fluid, refill capacities ..............201
fluid, specification ..................205
Auxiliary power point .................39
Axle lubricant specifications ..203, 205
refill capacities ........................201
B
Battery .......................................168 acid, treating emergencies .....168
jumping a disabled battery ....141
maintenance-free ....................168
replacement, specifications ...201
servicing ..................................168
BeltMinder ...................................81
Brakes ........................................112 anti-lock ...........................112 –113
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................112
fluid, checking and adding ....186
fluid, refill capacities ..............201
fluid, specifications .........203, 205
lubricant specifications ..203, 205
parking ....................................113
shift interlock ..........................115
Bulbs ............................................30
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....201
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ............................60
Certification Label ....................206
Changing a tire .........................136
Child safety restraints ................97 child safety belts ......................97
Child safety seats ......................100 attaching with tether straps ..104
in front seat ............................101
in rear seat ..............................101
LATCH .....................................107
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............158
instrument panel ....................160
interior .....................................161
interior trim ............................160
plastic parts ............................159
washing ....................................157
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Exhaust fumes ..........................112
F
Fail safe cooling ........................174
Floor mats ...................................60
Fluid capacities .........................201
Fuel ............................................175calculating fuel economy .......180
cap ...........................................177
capacity ...................................201
choosing the right fuel ...........178
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................182
detergent in fuel .....................179
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................175, 177, 180
filter, specifications ........179, 201
improving fuel economy ........180
octane rating ...................178, 205
quality ......................................179
running out of fuel .................179
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................175
Fuses ..................................127 –128
G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) ...........................46
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............177
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................180
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................126
Head restraints ...........................73 Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ........................................29
autolamp system .......................27
bulb specifications ....................31
daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
replacing bulbs .........................32
turning on and off ....................27
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
HomeLink universal
transceiver
(see Garage door opener) .........49
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................46
Hood ..........................................164
I
Ignition ...............................109, 205
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................100
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................184
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................160
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................28
J
Jack ............................................136 positioning ...............................136
storage .....................................136
Jump-starting your vehicle ......141
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K
Keyless entry systemautolock .....................................68
Keys positions of the ignition .........109
L
Lamps autolamp system .......................27
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................31
daytime running light ...............27
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....28
interior lamps .....................30 –31
replacing bulbs .......30, 32, 34 –37
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................30
Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........112
Load limits .................................121
Locks autolock .....................................68
doors ..........................................61
Lubricant specifications ...203, 205
Lumbar support, seats ...............74
M
Manual transmission fluid capacities ........................201
lubricant specifications ..........205
Master lighting switch ................27
Mirrors .........................................41 side view mirrors (power) .......41
Motorcraft parts ................179, 201 O
Octane rating ............................178
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................165
P
Parking brake ............................113
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....201
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................131, 134
Power door locks ........................61
Power point .................................39
Power steering ..................114
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fluid, checking and adding ....185
fluid, refill capacity ................201
fluid, specifications .........203, 205
Power Windows ...........................40
R
Radio ............................................16
Rear window defroster ...............25
Relays ........................................127
Remote entry system .................64 illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........61
opening the trunk .....................65
Roadside assistance ..................125
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............85
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........76 –80
Safety defects, reporting ..........156
Safety restraints ....................76 –80
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