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You can check the different wiring diagrams here ....

http://www.bbbind.com/tech_database.html

Hope it helps

These vehicles do take a long time to reach operating temp in winter. I find it best to let the engine reach full temp before driving.
The P0420 code is often gas cap/evaporative related.

And one more complication ...... The most important tires on a 4 wheel vehicle from a safety stand point are the REAR TIRES. You have some control over the front wheels by means of the Steering Wheel. The rear wheels are reliant almost solely on the tire grip. All Wheel Drive and Traction Control he...

The things I have noticed from other Posts is that it is critical you obtain your Pan Filter from Ford.
Generic Pan Filters have a habit of falling off and giving error codes.
Same applies for the Fluid. It is too critical to mess with !!!

Good luck and please let us know how things work out.

07 SEL AWD 107188 miles (171500 KM) Gentle driving and lots of fluid changes keeps it smooth running. I'll remove and clean the throttle body before winter ...

You may well have trashed your CVT ...... they are very sensitive to the wrong fluid getting into the system. You are going to need some luck ..... If you are going to attempt to replace the fluid thoroughly I would save some money by using Valvoline CVT fluid as a flushing agent. It is much cheaper...

This is in reply to arkansas.tom's great article ...... very informative. One thing though .... as our Freestyles devaluate and deteriorate how much do we invest in them? It seems there is an argument for fitting a good used Alternator instead of a cheap re-manufactured one. (Assuming you can be sur...

Try looking here for your info .....

http://revbase.com/BBBMotor/Wd/

Hope you find your info there

The notches were for an option called secure storage or something like that. Basically a few crate like containers that locked into a tray on the floor. I will try to find a pic ..... I have never seen a cargo shelf or cover for the Freestyle.

Welcome,
I am sure you will enjoy your Freestyle. Gentle driving and regular fluid changes should ensure a long life .....

And these

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This post might put you on the right path .....

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Hope it helps.

Yes ...the valve is easily accessible. The A/C system must first be evacuated before removing the cover and recharged afterwards.

This is a known problem .....

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Good luck with your fix.

Do a search on ebay ..... there are several there.
Second opinion is recommended for sure.