2007 FORD FREESTAR fuel

MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Brake fluidFill to MAX line
on reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
1
PM-1 or PM-1-C /
ESA-M6C25-A or
WSS-M6C62-A
Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant without
rear heater14.8 quarts
(14.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow colored)
3
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant with
rear heater15.9 quarts
(15.0L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil 5.0 quarts (4.7L)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 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 GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Power steering fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCON

AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON

Automatic transaxle
fluid13.3 quarts
(12.6L)Motorcraft MERCON
V
AT F
2
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Windshield washer fluidFill to line on
reservoirMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank26.0 gallons
(98.4L)——
1Use only brake fluids certified to meet Ford specifications. DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However,
if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4 fluid can be used.2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCON
and MERCON
V are not
interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON
and MERCON
V. Refer toscheduled maintenance
informationto determine the correct service interval.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.9 L OHV V6 engine 4.2L OHV V6 engine
Cubic inches 232 256
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system EDIS EDIS
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
Compression ratio 9.36:1 9.27:1
Engine drivebelt routing
•3.9L V6 and 4.2L V6 Engines
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wheels ......................................261
wiper blades ............................263
Clock ............................................66
Compass, electronic ....................58
calibration .................................60
set zone adjustment .................59
Console ........................................65
overhead ....................................58
Controls
power seat ...............................115
steering column ........................74
Coolant
checking and adding ..............276
refill capacities ................280, 300
specifications ..........................300
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................71
Cupholder(s) .............................118
Customer Assistance ................225
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................257
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............258
Getting roadside assistance ...225
Getting the service you
need .........................................253
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................258
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............256
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................293
engine oil .................................271Doors ...........................................60
power sliding ............................62
Driving under special
conditions ..................................222
through water .........................224
DVD system .................................34
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................245
Emission control system ..........289
Engine ........................................302
cleaning ...................................262
coolant .....................................276
idle speed control ...................274
lubrication specifications .......300
refill capacities ........................300
service points ..................269–270
starting after a collision .........227
Engine block heater .................214
Engine oil ..................................271
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................271
checking and adding ..............271
dipstick ....................................271
filter, specifications ........273, 299
recommendations ...................273
refill capacities ........................300
specifications ..........................300
Exhaust fumes ..........................213
F
Floor mats ...................................87
Fluid capacities .........................300
Fuel ............................................281
calculating fuel economy .......286
cap ...........................................283
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capacity ...................................300
choosing the right fuel ...........284
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................289
detergent in fuel .....................286
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................281, 283, 286
filter, specifications ........281, 299
fuel pump shut-off switch .....227
improving fuel economy ........286
octane rating ...................285, 302
quality ......................................285
running out of fuel .................286
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................281
Fuses ..................................227–228
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............283
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................286
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................226
Head restraints .................113, 117
Headlamps ...................................45
aiming ........................................48
autolamp system .......................45
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................45
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................35–36Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................74
Hood ..........................................268
I
Ignition ...............................211, 302
Illuminated visor mirror .............57
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................171
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................291
Instrument panel ........................65
cleaning ...................................263
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................47
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......245
K
Keyless entry system ...............106
autolock .....................................96
keypad .....................................107
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................108
programming entry code .......107
Keys .............................95, 109–110
positions of the ignition .........211
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................45
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................51
daytime running light ...............46
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