1996 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG02420(ALL)05/95]
The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON, but it should turn off when the engine starts. If the light
does not come on when you turn the ignition toONor 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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[LG02430(ALL)05/95]
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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[LG02440(ALL)05/95]
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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[LG02460(ALL)05/95]
An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an
engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the
Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set a
Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was
misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. After
refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after
the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles
without a misfire condition occurring. A warm up cycle consists
of engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient
temperature) and running until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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[LG02470(ALL)05/95]
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light
will turn off as soon as the engine begins to crank. It is not
necessary to have the engine serviced.
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[LG02500(ALL)05/95]
Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may
come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. If the Check
Engine Warning Light comes on and you suspect that the fuel
cap is not properly installed, pull off the road as soon as it is
safely possible and turn off the engine. Remove and replace the
cap, making sure it is properly seated.
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[LG02600(ALL)05/95]
After completing the three consecutive warm up cycles and on
the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light
should turn off. If the light does not go off after the fourth
engine re-start, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a
qualified technician.
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[LG02700(ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
[LG02801(ALL)11/93]
This light indicates that your battery is not being charged. The
light comes on briefly during the display self-test every time
you turn your ignition key to the ON position. The light will go
off when the key is turned to the START position. The light
should stay off when the self-test is done if the engine is
running and the alternator is charging.
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[LG03100(ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running,
have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
[LG03150(ALL)02/94]
6 pica art:0050149-B
The charging system light
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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% [LG03200(ALL)02/95]
Oil Pressure Light
[LG03275(ALL)08/94]
6 pica art:0050150-B
The oil pressure light
[LG03300(ALL)01/95]
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level.
However, if your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil
pressure. The light should come on every time your ignition key
is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine
starts. If the light stays on or turns on while the engine is
running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will
cause severe engine damage.
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[LG03500(ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG03600(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG03700(ALL)11/94]2.
Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage
could result.
[LG03900(ALL)06/94]3.
Check the engine's oil level. (See ªChecking and Adding
Engine Oilº in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter of this
Owner Guide.) If you do not follow these instructions, you
or others could be injured. To ensure an accurate reading,
your vehicle should be on level ground.
[LG03950(ALL)10/93]4.
If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate
the engine if the light is on regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further service.
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[LG04000(ALL)01/93]
Door Ajar Warning Light
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[LG04100(ALL)08/94]
If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
[LG04150(ALL)06/94]
If the light illuminates, safely stop the vehicle and check and
close all doors until the light turns off.
[LG04200(ALL)11/93]
6 pica art:0050151-B
The door ajar warning light
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[LG05801(ALL)01/95]
Air Bag Readiness Light
[LG05902(ALL)11/93]
This light indicates that the Air Bag system is not functional
and needs to be serviced. The light illuminates for
approximately six seconds when the ignition is turned to the
ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the
light fails to illuminate, flashes continuously, or remains on,
have the air bag system serviced as soon as possible.
[LG06001(ALL)11/93]
6 pica art:0050153-B
The air bag readiness light
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG06100(ALL)04/95]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
[LG06150(ALL)12/93]
See ªTurn Signalsº in theSteering Column Controlschapter of
this Owner Guide.
[LG06200(ALL)12/93]
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The turn signal indicator lights
[LG06250(ALL)03/94]
If one or both of your turn signal indicators does not light up
or remains on continuously when you signal a turn, have the
turn signaling system serviced as soon as possible.
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[LG06400(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
[LG06500(ALL)10/93]
This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high
beam or when the high beams are flashed. If your vehicle is
equipped with Daytime Running Lights (Canadian vehicles
only) and the headlamps are on when the high beams are
flashed, the high beam indicator will not light.
[LG06600(ALL)11/93]
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The high beam indicator light
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Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning
(Optional Chime with Light)
[LG06640(ALL)11/93]
This light indicates that the level of your washer fluid is low,
and you have to add more fluid. This light comes on briefly
after you turn your ignition key from the START to the ON
position. If the washer fluid is low, a one second chime will
sound and the light will remain on for 60 seconds. If the washer
fluid is not low, the light should turn off a few seconds after
the engine has started. The light and chime also come on if the
washer fluid is low when you use your windshield washers.
[LG06660(ALL)03/94]
The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started or
the windshield washers are in operation. The light will not
come on if the fluid level becomes low while you are driving
unless you turn on the windshield washers.
[LG06680(ALL)12/93]
6 pica art:0050062-B
The low windshield washer indicator light
% [LG06685(ALL)03/94]
Low Fuel Indicator Light
[LG06690(ALL)04/95]
This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates
approximately 1/16 of a tank. The ignition must be turned to
ON in order for this light to come on.
[LG06695(ALL)11/93]
6 pica art:0050189-A
The low fuel indicator light
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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Gauges
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Fuel Gauge
[LG07040(ALL)03/94]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the
fuel tank only when the ignition is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, the ignition should be in the OFF
position while the vehicle is being refueled.
[LG07080(ALL)03/94]
The fuel gauge indicator may also vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion. With the ignition OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition ON position as well.
[LG07090(ALL)08/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050235-A
Fuel gauge Ð base cluster
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[LG07100(ALL)06/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050126-C
The engine coolant temperature and fuel gauge
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[LG07200(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG07301(ALL)03/95]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or
mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate.
[LG07351(ALL)08/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050236-A
Engine coolant temperature gauge Ð base cluster
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