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If the engine still does not start after two
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If the engine still does not start after two
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
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3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
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4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
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5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up. Then drive away in the
normal manner.
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If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been triggered. For
directions on how to reset the switch seeFuel
Pump Shut-Off Switchlater in this chapter.
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A computer system controls the engine's idle
speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine's
idle speed normally runs high. These faster
engine speeds will make your vehicle move
slightly faster than its normal idle speed. It
should, however, slow down after a short time.
If it does not, have the idle speed checked.
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If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle
for more than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle
checked.
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RWARNING
Extended idling at high engine speeds can
produce very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system, creating the
risk of fire or other damage.
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If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or substantial jolt:
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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3. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red
reset button down. If the button is already
set, you may have a different mechanical
problem.
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4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for
a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF
position.
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5. Check under the vehicle again for leaking
fuel.If you see or smell fuel, do not start
your vehicle again.If you do not see or
smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle
again.
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6. Check all vehicle warning lights before
driving the vehicle.
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Reset button for fuel pump shut-off switch
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual 75
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two
things Ð that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by
your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or comes on after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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Brake warning light symbol
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To check the rear ABS brake warning light turn
the ignition key to the ON position. The rear
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To check the rear ABS brake warning light turn
the ignition key to the ON position. The rear
ABS brake warning light](/manual-img/11/4751/w960_4751-76.png)
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To check the rear ABS brake warning light turn
the ignition key to the ON position. The rear
ABS brake warning light should glow
momentarily.
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NOTE: If it does not glow momentarily, have
your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
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NOTE: If the rear ABS brake warning light
begins to flash in a repeating flash
sequence, check the rear anti-lock
brake system continuous power fuse
and brake lights for proper operation.
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Rear anti-lock warning light symbol
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RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. One of the following will
take place:
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. One of the following will
take place:
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. One of the following will
take place:
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If the safety belt is not buckled when the key
is turned to the ON position, the light comes
on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime sounds
for 4 to 8 seconds.
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is
on and the chime is sounding, both the light
and chime turn off.
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If the safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will come on.
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Safety belt warning light symbol
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Door Ajar Light and Chime
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This light turns on along with an audible chime
if one of the doors is not completely shut when
you turn the ignition to the ON position.
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Door ajar light
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Check Engine Warning Light
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The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
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Check Engine Warning Light
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Check Engine Warning Light
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The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II)
system consists of the hardware and software
necessary to monitor the operation of the
powertrain. The OBD II system is designed to
check the function of the vehicle's powertrain
control system during normal operation. If an
emission problem is detected, the Check Engine
Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on.
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Modification or additions to the vehicle may
cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system.
Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular
phones, and CB radios must be carefully
installed. Do not install these devices by tapping
into or running wires close to powertrain control
system wires or components.
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The light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to the ON position, but it should
turn off when the engine starts. If the light does
not come on when you turn the ignition to ON
or if it comes on and stays on when you are
driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible. This indicates a possible problem with
one of the vehicle's emission control systems.
You do not need to have your vehicle towed in.
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If the light turns on and off at one (1) second
intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it
means that the engine is misfiring. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the
engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed in.
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If the light turns on and off on rare occasions
while you are driving, it means that a
malfunction occurred and the condition corrected
itself.
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Check engine warning light symbol
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Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light
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Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light
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Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light
(If equipped)
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The Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light
turns on when the Electronic 4-Wheel Drive
system is not working properly. This light comes
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to the
ON position, but should turn off when the
engine starts. If the light does not come on when
you turn the ignition to the ON position, or if it
comes on and stays on when you are driving,
have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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The 4WD light will go off after a few seconds
and stay off if all systems are operating
correctly. If a problem is detected, the 4WD
warning light will flash a certain number of
times indicating the location of the problem. The
flashing will continue until the problem is
corrected. Each time the ignition key is turned
on the controller will detect the problem and
flash the signal. The 4WD system remains safe to
operate and the vehicle should be returned for
service.
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Electronic 4-wheel drive warning light
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Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
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Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
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If you are running electrical accessories (when
the engine is off, or idling at a low speed), the
pointer may move toward the lower end of the
normal band. If it stays outside the normal band
area, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked as soon as it is safely possible.
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If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the NORMAL band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the NORMAL
band.
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If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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Battery voltage gauge
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