Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2004 Freestar v.1 User Manual
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Item
Ford part
name
Ford part
number
Ford
specification
Automatic
transaxle
(4F50N)
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
ATF
2
XT-5-QM
MERCON
V
Disc brake
caliper rails
Motorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
Compound
XG-3
ESE-M1C171-A
Constant
velocity joints
Motorcraft CV
Joint Grease
(High Temp.)
XG-5
WSS-MIC258-A1
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
ZC-32–A
WSB-M8B16–A2
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
Spark plug gap
1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)
1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system
EDIS
EDIS
Compression ratio
9.36:1
9.27:1
2004 Windstar (win)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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