Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Ford Freestar SESFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/o Rear AC | 10.00 OZS. | 0.29 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Rear A/C | 13.00 OZS. | 0.38 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/Auxiliary Air Cond | 3.31 LBS. | 1.5 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/o Auxiliary Air Cond | 2.25 LBS. | 1.02 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 13.70 QTS. | 12.96 L | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | w/o Rear Heater | 14.80 QTS. | 14 L | FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant | Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | w/Rear Heater | 15.90 QTS. | 15.04 L | FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant | Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 26.00 GALS. | 98.42 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON V | Fill to line on reservoir. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | MOTORCRAFT Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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