An issue relating the transmission.
I'm speculating the filter is in roughly the same location as previous late-models:
In the engine compartment, look for a horizontal cover plate in the very front of the black plastic 'cowl', on the passenger side of the vehicle. It's roughly in front of the passenger side wiper blade.
The cover is approximately 2" x 10", and latches on the right-side. Lift up from there.
Since the Monterey is the direct spin off of the Windstar, check out the "Related Questions" below
Where to find an online serpentine belt diagram for Windstar - and how to replace?
The low side will be on the accumulator and the high side will be on the discharge line.....
The Ford Freestar was discontinued in 2009 along with the Mercury Monterey Minivan, being replaced with the Ford Flex.
The ECM (Ford calls it the powertrain control module) is mounted to the firewall under the cowl panel on the passenger side.
To get to it first disconnect the battery ground cable then the plastic cowl panel must be removed along with the windshield wiper motor, the cabin air filter if equipped, and other things attached to the cowl panel. Remove the windshield wiper arms first and don't forget to disconnect the battery ground cable.
When you can see it, first loosen the bolt and remove the large electrical connector. Then remove the 2 retaining nuts and remove the PCM.
To install, reverse the removal steps. The mounting nut torque is 5 Nm and the electrical connector bolt torque is 7 Nm.
Be careful, the PCM is expensive.
lol you really probably can't. You probably have to live close I think its in california, and its just a matter of chance
Since the Monterey is the direct spin off of the 2003 Windstar, the information for the same question regarding the Windstar might be very applicable. (see below)
The rear disc brake piston needs to turn as it is retracted / compressed into the caliper.
Go to the parts store and tell them you need the brake cylinder retraction tool. Cost about 10 bucks and works for a variety of cars/vans.
It is a square with a couple of different teeth on each face, to align with the notches in the face of the brake piston.
Should work with a 3/8 drive ratchet. Clockwise facing the cylinder to retract. Have fun!
390 cubic inch V-8 with different carburator setups(250, 300, 330 HP)