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Ford Freestar The Ford Freestar is a solid, highly capable minivan that performs well and offers all the latest safety features. Much of the Freestar's structure and design came from the Windstar it replaced. Windstar offered class-leading safety and solid performance for its time. Freestar is the highest quality minivan it has ever built.

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Old 11-02-2009, 02:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Which book manufacturer is known for best detail and full coverage for the repairs and maintenance for freestars?
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Helm incorperated google it,you can order online or call 1-800-782-4356
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The factory service manuals are on ebay all the time. Prices vary, but always a good buy.

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I use Chilton and Haynes for my '89 Ranger. They each have some information the other doesn't and often have conflicting information. I'd say the Ford Service Manuals are your best bet.
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Thanks for the replies. I came across a seller on e-bay which has ford factory service manuals but on DVD. Apparently has volume 1,2 and electrical for the 2006 freestar plus all 2006 ford, lincoln, mercury vehicles, and they state its ford service manuals on dvd and not chilton, haynes, etc. What's your thoughts on this dvd guide?

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There is nothing like a paper copy that you can bring with you to the vehicle especially if you have to flip from section to section.
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There's no spyware, virus or Cinderella timer in the paper manuals. I fell into the trap, and the manual on CD I bought for our '97 E-350 died after a year or so, and I ended up buying a paper manual.

I would not trust any electronic copy not produced by Ford, and I don't even know if they produced them. Besides that, copyright violation is serious, making you accessory to a crime.

I got the '06 Freestar/Monterey set off ebay for something like $25 plus $15 shipping. The EFI/smog control manual is separate, and covers all Fords for the year, which I bought for our '04 Monty. You're not too likely to need that one.

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Thanks for the input, greatly appreciated, i put an order through for a complete set for the freestar which includes volume 1, 2 and electrical and the same for my 1998 ford windstar, also all 3 books. Cost $47. Seller doesn't have a set for my 2000 windstar, trying for a combined shipping thing. Thanks
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Will receive manuals shortly, they are used from a Ford Dealer, will see if the transmission section has the most finger prints.....lololol!!!!
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