Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2005 Freestar v.1 User Manual
Page 297
1
Use 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.
2
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCON
and
MERCON
V are not interchangeable. DO NOT MIX MERCON and
MERCON
V. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine
the correct service interval.
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
0.052–0.054 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
0.052–0.054 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
Compression ratio
9.36:1
9.27:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions
Wagon - inches
(mm)
Van - inches (mm)
(1) Overall length
201.0 (5105)
201.0 (5105)
(2) Overall width
76.4 (1941)
76.4 (1941)
(3) Overall height
68.5 (1740)
1
68.8 (1748)
2
(4) Wheelbase
120.8 (3069)
120.8 (3069)
(5) Track - Front
64.7 (1644)
64.7 (1644)
(5) Track - Rear
62.8 (1595)
62.8 (1595)
1
Equipped with P225/60R16 tires.
2
Equipped with P235/60R16 tires.
REVIEW COPY
2005 Freestar (win), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002),
Market: USA_English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
297