1996 FORD AEROSTAR Owners Manual

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To remove and replace a fuse, use the fuse
puller provided.
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The side view of a fuse
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RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
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Access to the trailer tow fuse is through the rear
most storage compartment in the side trim
panel. This is on the left for all Aerostar models.
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1. Remove the screws located inside the
compartment and take off the access hole
cover.
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2. Reach in through access hole to remove
fuses. The fuses are located on the side of
the bracket assembly.
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3. Replace fuses with standard push-in fuses
(plug type).
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4. Reinstall compartment back and screw into
place.
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Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to
blow if you do not find what caused the
overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have
your electrical system checked.
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Circuit Breakers
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If you need to check a circuit breaker, locate the
fuse panel first. Otherwise, locate the circuit
breaker according to the instructions on the
charts given earlier in this chapter.
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However, you should know that the circuit
breakers will reset themselves and allow the
electrical parts to work again once the overload
on the circuit is removed. If the circuit breakers
continue to cut off electricity, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked.
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Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit
breakers. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
[SV44500(ALL)08/95]
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker, grip it with your finger and thumb and
pull it straight out of its socket.
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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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high-mount brakelamp
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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hazard flasher
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turn signals
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license plate lamp
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The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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NOTE: If the bulb is accidently touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
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Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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1. Make sure that the headlamp switch on the
instrument panel is in the OFF position.
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2. Remove the screws that attach the headlamp
trim to the vehicle.
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3. Remove the headlamp trim.
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4. Remove the four screws (two on top and
two on bottom) that attach the headlamp to
the vehicle.
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NOTE: Do not disturb the aim adjusting
screws.
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5. Pull the headlamp away from the vehicle
and remove the electrical connector by
pulling rearward.
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6. Unsnap the bulb retaining wire and carefully
remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it out without turning it.
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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2. Snap the retaining wire over both sides of
the bulb and connect the electrical connector.
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3. Position the headlamp on the vehicle and
install the four attaching screws.
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4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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Bulb
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Liftgate models
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To remove the brakelamp and bulb:
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1. Remove the two screws from the surface of
the lens.
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2. After removing the screws, remove the lamp
assembly.
[SV47353(ALL)07/93]
3. Disconnect the high-mount brakelamp wiring
connector.
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4. Remove the screw retaining the bulb holder
assembly, pull the bulb holder assembly
away from the lamp, and pull the bulb
straight out of the holder.
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To replace/install the brakelamp:
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1. Push bulb(s) into bulb holder assembly.
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2. Place bulb holder assembly on lamp and
install retaining screw. Tighten screw.
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3. Connect the high-mount brakelamp wiring
connector.
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4. Position the lamp assembly on the vehicle.
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5. Install and tighten the two screws.
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6. Apply brakes to confirm the brakelamp is
functional after installing.
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