2007 FORD FREESTYLE coolant

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this section.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34° F [–36° C ]):
•It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
•NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
•Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
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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.
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 your
brake system could be
compromised; seek service from
your authorized dealer immediately.
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine coolant11.6 quarts
(11.0L)Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
3
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling System
Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Power steering fluidBetween MAX
and MIN on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCON

AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON

Windshield washer
fluid135.0 oz. (4.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank19.0 gallons
(71.9L)——
1Using any transmission fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause
internal transaxle damage.2Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.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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A
Accessory delay ..........................74
Air cleaner filter .......................281
Air conditioning ........48, 50, 52, 54
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................140–141, 149, 151
and child safety seats ............142
description ..............141, 149, 151
disposal ....................................154
driver airbag ............143, 150, 152
indicator light .................149, 154
operation .................143, 150, 152
passenger airbag .....143, 150, 152
side airbag ...............................149
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................206
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................262
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................197–198
Anti-theft system ..............107, 110
arming the system ..................110
disarming a triggered
system .....................................112
triggering .................................112
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 21
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................281
fluid, checking ........................281
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
fluid, specification ..................283
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................202
B
Battery .......................................260acid, treating emergencies .....260
jumping a disabled battery ....230
maintenance-free ....................260
replacement, specifications ...281
servicing ..................................260
BeltMinder
...............................136
Brakes ........................................197
anti-lock ...........................197–198
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................198
fluid, checking and adding ....280
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
fluid, specifications .................283
lubricant specifications ..........283
parking ....................................198
shift interlock ..........................201
Bulbs ............................................62
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....283
Cargo cover .................................95
Cargo net .....................................95
Cassette tape player ...................16
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................223
Child safety restraints ..............155
child safety belts ....................155
Child safety seats ......................158
in front seat ............................159
in rear seat ..............................159
tether anchorage hardware ...162
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............247
instrument panel ....................248
interior .....................................249
interior trim ............................249
plastic parts ............................247
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washing ....................................245
waxing .....................................246
wheels ......................................246
wiper blades ............................248
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) .....48, 50,
52, 54
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................23
AM/FM/CD .................................18
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................87
Console ..................................70–71
overhead ..............................69–70
Controls
power seat ...............................116
steering column ........................79
Coolant
checking and adding ..............262
refill capacities ................268, 283
specifications ..........................283
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................76
Customer Assistance ................213
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................241
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............242
Getting roadside assistance ...213
Getting the service you
need .........................................237
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................243
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................241D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................60
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................281
engine oil .................................256
Driving under special
conditions ..........................207, 210
sand .........................................208
snow and ice ...........................211
through water .................209, 212
E
Electronic message center .........85
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................230
Emission control system ..........277
Engine ........................................285
cleaning ...................................247
coolant .....................................262
idle speed control ...................260
lubrication specifications .......283
refill capacities ........................283
service points ..........................254
starting after a collision .........215
Engine block heater .................197
Engine oil ..................................256
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................256
checking and adding ..............256
dipstick ....................................256
filter, specifications ........259, 281
recommendations ...................259
refill capacities ........................283
specifications ..........................283
Exhaust fumes ..........................197
F
Fluid capacities .........................283
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