2007 FORD FREESTYLE steering

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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Maintenance and Specifications
284

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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Keys ...........................................109
positions of the ignition .........194
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................58
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................63
daytime running light ...............60
fog lamps ...................................59
headlamps .................................58
headlamps, flash to pass ..........59
instrument panel, dimming .....60
interior lamps .....................62–63
replacing bulbs ...................63, 66
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................62
Liftgate ........................................94
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........198
Load limits .................................184
Locks
autolock .....................................97
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................97
Lubricant specifications ...........283
Lug nuts ....................................230
Luggage rack ...............................95
Lumbar support, seats .............115
M
Message center ...........................85
english/metric button ...............90
system check button ................90
warning messages .....................91
Mirrors .........................................74automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................74
fold away ...................................75
heated ........................................75
side view mirrors (power) .......74
Moon roof ....................................80
Motorcraft parts ........250, 269, 281
N
Navigation system .......................30
O
Octane rating ............................273
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................256
P
Parking brake ............................198
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....281
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................128
Power adjustable foot pedals .....75
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................219
Power door locks ........................97
Power mirrors .............................74
Power point .................................71
Power steering ..........................200
fluid, checking and adding ....279
fluid, refill capacity ................283
fluid, specifications .................283
Power Windows ...........................72
R
Radio ......................................16, 21
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Relays ........................................216
Remote entry system .......100–101
illuminated entry ....................105
locking/unlocking doors .........101
panic alarm .............................102
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................103
replacing the batteries ...........103
Reverse sensing system ...........204
Roadside assistance ..................213
Roof rack .....................................95
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........134
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................126, 130–133
Safety Canopy ...........................151
Safety defects, reporting ..........243
Safety restraints ........126, 130–134
BeltMinder
............................136
extension assembly ................134
for adults .........................131–133
for children .....................154–155
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................128
safety belt maintenance .........134
warning light and chime ........135
Safety seats for children ..........158
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................286
Satellite Radio Information ........27
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............126
Seats ..........................................113
child safety seats ....................158
front seats ...............113–114, 117
heated ............................50, 52, 54memory seat ...................102, 118
second row seats ............119, 122
third row seats ........122, 124–125
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................107
Servicing your vehicle ..............252
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................18
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................23
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........225
Spark plugs, specifications ......281,
285
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................283
Speed control ..............................76
Starting your vehicle ........194–196
jump starting ..........................230
Steering wheel
controls ......................................79
tilting .........................................68
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................68
Tires ...........................169–170, 223
alignment ................................177
care ..........................................173
changing ..................223, 225–226
checking the pressure ............173
inflating ...................................171
label .........................................183
replacing ..................................175
rotating ....................................177
safety practices .......................176
sidewall information ...............178
snow tires and chains ............183
spare tire .................................223
terminology .............................170
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