2004 FORD THUNDERBIRD transmission oil

Engine oil pressure:Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer to Engine oilin
the Maintenance and
specifications chapter.
Engine coolant temperature:
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to
Engine coolant in theMaintenance and specifications chapter.
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Transmission PRNDL indicator:
Displays the gearshift positions. If
an “E ” character is displayed or
flashing, this indicates a
transmission malfunction, contact your dealer immediately. Operating the
transmission with the “E ” character illuminated may cause additional
damage to the transmission.
Traction Control
active:
Illuminates when the Traction
Control
is active. If the light
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately, refer to the Drivingchapter for more information.
Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer to Fuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control: Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Starter relay coil
2 5A Radio start signal
3 5A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module
4 5A Cluster, Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay coil, Inertia switch,
Transmission park switch
5 5A Traction control switch, Cruise deactivation brake switch and
transmission mode switch
6 10A OBD II connector
7 5A PCM, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), Anti-theft indicator
8 5A Right-hand turn/park lamp and side marker
SEE
OWNER'S MANUAL
RELAY 1
REPLACEMENTFUSES
FUSE 8FUSE 9FUSE 10FUSE 11FUSE 12FUSE 13FUSE 14FUSE 15FUSE 16FUSE 17FUSE 18FUSE 19FUSE 20FUSE 21
FUSE 1FUSE 2FUSE 3FUSE 4FUSE 5FUSE 6FUSE 7
FUSE 22FUSE 23FUSE 24FUSE 25FUSE 26FUSE 27FUSE 28FUSE 29FUSE 30FUSE 31FUSE 32FUSE 33FUSE 34FUSE 35
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/RelayLocation Fuse Amp
Rating Power Distribution Box
Description
1 10A* A/C clutch
2 15A* Heated wiper park
3 10A* Park lamp
4 15A* Horn
5 15A* Fuel injectors
6 15A* Transmission solenoids
7 —Not used
8 20A* Power point
9 —Not used
10 —Not used
11 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensors
12 15A* Coil-on-plug
RELAY 14 RELAY
15
RELAY11 RELAY
12
RELAY10 13
1234
5678
9 10111214 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24
RELAY 13RELAY 08 DIODE
RELAY 04 RELAY 05
RELAY 01
RELAY 09
RELAY 06 RELAY 02RELAY 07
RELAY 03
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•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 to Lubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12–16 km (8 –10 miles) of driving.
• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
• Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
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waxing .....................................157
wheels ......................................158
wiper blades ............................159
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............22
Console ........................................60
Controls power seat .................................74
steering column ........................45
Convertible ..................................50 cleaning .............................54, 160
installation of the boot .............51
lowering the convertible top ...50
raising the convertible top ......52
Coolant checking and adding ..............170
refill capacities ................174, 201
specifications ..................203, 205
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................42
Customer Assistance ................125 Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................162
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................150
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................154
Getting roadside assistance ...125
Getting the service you
need .........................................148
Ordering additional owner ’s
literature .................................155
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................150
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................153 D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................27
Defrost
rear window ..............................25
Dipstick automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................186
engine oil .................................165
Doors lubricant specifications ..........203
Driving under special
conditions ..................................120 through water .........................121
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................141
Emergency Flashers .................126
Emission control system ..........183
Engine ........................................205 cleaning ...................................158
coolant .....................................170
fail-safe coolant ......................174
idle speed control ...................168
lubrication
specifications ..................203, 205
refill capacities ........................201
service points ..........................164
Engine block heater .................112
Engine oil ..................................165 checking and adding ..............165
dipstick ....................................165
filter, specifications ........167, 201
recommendations ...................167
refill capacities ........................201
specifications ..................203, 205
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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
–115
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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