1996 FORD AEROSTAR service

364 Index
Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 247
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........247, 253
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 89
Daytime running light system...... 104
Defects, reporting............ 252
Defrost, rear window........... 99
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....306, 308
engine oil.............. 283
power steering fluid.......... 311
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 243
Dispute Settlement Board........ 248
Doors................. 121
door ajar warning light......... 77
lubricant specifications......... 338
Driving under special conditions..... 198
bad weather............. 200
heavy load.............. 202
high speed.............. 199
high water.............. 201
slippery roads............ 200
tips for safe driving.......... 198
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 322
fuses................. 313
operating when the engine is off..... 61
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)..... 163
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 182
tuning the radio.......151, 164, 175
warranty and service information.... 184
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Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 175
Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 174
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 245
battery acid spills.........225, 306
fuel................. 278
jump-starting............. 225
towing................ 243
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 197
Emission control system......... 331
catalytic converter.......... 331
emissions warranty......... 4,331
Engine
check engine warning light....... 78
does not start............. 69
fuel injected engine, starting....... 63
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 69
preparing to start............ 64
refill capacities............ 335
service points............ 269
starting.............. 61,64
starting after a collision......... 69
storing your vehicle.......... 343
Engine block heater............ 68
Engine coolant............. 284
checking and adding......... 284
checking hoses............ 288
disposal............... 288
drain and flush............ 289
preparing for storage......... 344
proper solution............ 286
recovery reservoir........269, 284
refill capacities............ 335
refill procedure............ 289
specifications............. 338
temperature gauge........... 85
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Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 85
Engine fan............... 266
Engine idle speed control......... 67
Engine knocking............. 276
Engine oil............... 282
checking and adding......... 283
dipstick............... 283
disposal............... 266
engine oil pressure gauge........ 83
filter, specifications.......... 337
refill capacities............ 335
specifications...........282, 338
synthetic oil............. 282
ªbreak-inº oils............. 7
viscosity............... 282
Entry system, illuminated........ 107
Exhaust fumes.............. 71
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 266
Federal Communications Commission . . . 184
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 6
Flashers, hazard............. 113
Flashing the lamps........... 110
Flat tire................. 229
Fluid refill capacities........... 335
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 247
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 248
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 253
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 253
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Lamps (continued)
interior lamps............ 101
replacing bulbs............ 322
trailer................ 219
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 109
Lap belts................. 20
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 81
brake................. 75
charging system............ 81
check engine.............. 78
door ajar................ 77
engine oil pressure........... 83
hazard warning light......... 113
high beam............... 84
oil pressure.............. 83
safety belt............... 77
service engine soon........... 78
turn signal indicator......... 109
Load limits............... 202
GAWR................ 202
GVWR................ 202
trailer towing............. 205
Lubricant specifications......... 338
Luggage rack.............. 223
Lug nuts................ 237
standard............... 239
tightening sequence.......... 241
Lumbar support, seats.......... 142
Lumbar support pad.......... 142
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 265
Master cylinder, brakes......... 309
Methanol in fuel............ 277
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Mileage, calculating fuel economy..... 280
Mirrors................. 144
dual electric remote control...... 144
Motorcraft parts............. 337
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 252
New vehicle break-in........... 7
O
Octane rating.............. 276
Odometer
description............... 88
trip odometer.............. 88
Oil filter................ 337
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 282
Oil viscosity.............. 282
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 332
Order forms, service information..... 261
Overdrive................ 188
Overseas offices............. 254
P
Parking brake.............. 197
operation............... 197
warning light.............. 75
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 337
PCV valve, specifications......... 337
Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 142
mirrors................ 144
windows............... 127
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Serial number (VIN)............ 5
Service concerns............ 246
Servicing your vehicle.......... 265
precautions when servicing...... 266
servicing when you tow........ 202
Shift-lock system........... 66,187
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 186
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 11,13
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 13
Side mirrors.............. 144
Snow tires and chains.......... 302
Spare tire................ 229
changing the tire.........229, 237
conventional spare.......... 229
finding the spare........... 231
removing the spare tire........ 231
storing the flat tire........231, 239
temporary spare........... 229
Spark plugs, specifications........ 337
Special driving conditions........ 198
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles............. 5
Specification chart, lubricants....... 338
Speed control, when towing a trailer . . . 220
Speedometer............... 87
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 64
starting a cold engine.......... 65
starting after a collision......... 69
starting a warm engine......... 65
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 225
Steering, power............. 191
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