FORD 2005 Freestar v.1 - 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
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