2004-2007 Ford Freestar Remote Start w/Keyless Pictorial

This is a quick Pictorial on the Ford Freestar.  Apparently not a real popular vehicle, as Ford only made it from 2004 through

2007.  This one was a 2007 with Remote Keyless Entry, AutoHeadlights and the Factory Alarm.   Fairly easy vehicle to do with the appropriate system and parts.

Here are the parts used for this install :

The Ultra Start U1272 has a Flex Ignition output that can support the Freestar's Accessory2 ignition wire and programming

that will allow it to use this vehicles N.C. type Factory Hood Pin.   There are other, good quality, remote start systems availablethat have similar features.

The Directed 1100F bypass module has been discontinued but is a quality module that will handle the Freestar's PATS3 system.

However, two factory keys ( non-clone ) are required for bypass module programming.   The 1100F can be found at various on-lineretailers for under $20.

The two 10 Amp mini-relays were used to interface this vehicles unique Parking Light system requirements.  For more info,

here is a link to a ZIP file with the Directed TechTip #1072  :  https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/file.asp?ID=1076   Vehicleswithout AutoHeadlights will only need one relay.

Here is the wiring connections :

U1272

6 Pin Ignition Harness        1 Yellow (+) Starter Output      Dark /Green @ main ignition harness    2 Green (+) Accessory Output             Violet/Orange @ main ignition harness       3 Red (+) +12V constant          Red @ main ignition harness4 Red (+) +12V constant          Lt GREEN/ Purple @ main ignition harness5 White (+) Flex Relay Output BLACK/ Lt Green @ main ignition harness    *** Program U1272 for ACC2   6 Blue (+) Ignition Output        WHITE/ Yellow @ main ignition harness

2 Pin Harness

Black (-) Main Chassis Ground Chassis Ground White Selectable Parking Light Output     Pin 86 of both mini-relays  ( set U1272 for (+) output. See TechTip 1072 )

9 Pin Harness

1 Yellow (-) Rearm Output          Not used    2 Brown (-) Disarm Output          Light Blue/Black @ DKP in harness from drivers door3 Black (-) AUX1 Output   Not used 4 RED / White (-) Trunk Release   Not used ( Trunk unlocks with doors )5 WHITE/ Blue (-) Horn Output      Dark Blue @ White 10 Pin connector, right of steering column6 Pink (+) Brake Input    RED / Lt Green @ Brake Pedal Switch7 GREEN / WHITE (-) Hood Pin Input            Violet @ Factory Hood Pin ( Program U1272 for Hood Pin = N.C. )8 Blue/White (AC) Tach Input    GREEN/ Orange @ #6 F.I.  ( any F.I.; not the Red wire ) 9 Blue (+/-) Glow Plug/WTS/Trigger Input           Not used

Lock Harness

Green     (-) Lock       WHITE/ Violet @  DKP in harness from drivers doorBlue        (-) Unlock    Dk Blue/Lt Green @ DKP in harness from drivers door.

3 Pin Bypass Harness

Red    +12V           1100F Red wire, 4 Pin harness Black Ground        1100F Black wire, 4 Pin harness WHITE/ Violet (-) GWR        1100F Blue/White,  4 Pin harness

1100F

4 Pin PlugRed  +12V   to U1272 Red on 3 Pin bypass harnessBlack  Ground         to U1272 Black on 3 Pin bypass harnessBlue/White  GWR    to U1272 WHITE/ Violet on 3 Pin bypass harness

9 Pin Plug

Pink  Ignition     to U1272 Ignition Output, thick Blue on 6 Pin plugGREEN/ Red    RX         to Freestar Gray/Orange at Pin 3 of 4 Pin transponder plugGREEN/ Red    TX         to Freestar WHITE/ Lt Green at Pin 4 of 4 Pin transponder plug

Bulldog Security has many good pictures along with their wiring guide info.  This info also includes a diagram for Parking

Light control, similar to Directed's TechTip #1072, but with Bulldog specific wire names / colors.  Here is a link : http://diagrams.marktoonen.nl/printlist.aspx?MakeID=18&ModelID=17322

Disassembly :

Remove the three 8mm screws at the bottom edge of the drivers lower dash panel.  Then pull the lower dash panel straight awayfrom the dash.  There are 5 plastic retainer clips along the top edge.  This will expose the metal knee panel.  Remove the two 8mmscrews at the top corners and remove the metal panel.  All the necessary wiring is now accessible.  No need to remove the steeringcolumn covers.

Wiring :

This is a photo of the main ignition harness, disconnected from the ignition switch, with the wires indicated.  These are thin

gauge wires and rated at 20 Amps.

This is a picture of the Brake wire, at the brake pedal switch.

Here is a picture of the Horn wire.  Use caution when testing for this wire as it is in a Yellow Air Bag harness.  Do not unplug this

connector with the battery connected.

Next is the Transponder connector ( just to the right of the horn connector ).  The transponder wire colors listed in various

bypass module install guides give the wire colors on the car side of this connector.  The wire colors on the side going to theignition switch are different.  This connector is shown unplugged for photo and wiring.

Here is a photo of the door lock and disarm wires.  This is the door harness found just above the DKP trim, next to the SJB.

These are pictures of the Headlight switch harness.

This is a photo of a convenient firewall pass-thru grommet.  It contains the hood release cable.  Also shown is a chassis ground

location.

Here is a picture of a good Tach source, the #6 Fuel Injector.

There is plenty of room under the dash for R/S and bypass module placement.   This vehicle has automatic RAP shutdown

after ten minutes.   All wires should be verified with a Digital Multi Meter prior to making your quality solder connection.

Soldering is fun!

Nice work

Thank you.

The Horn wire picture had an illegal name, sorry.  Here it is :

Soldering is fun!