1996 FORD WINDSTAR ECU

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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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[LG10962(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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[LG10965(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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[LG10968(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.
[LG10969(ALL)02/95]
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
fuel cap, making sure it is properly seated.
[LG10970(ALL)02/95]
After completing three (3) 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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[SC03530(ALL)12/93]
The Speed Dependent feature comes disabled from the factory,
but can be activated at any time by using the following
procedure.
[SC03560(ALL)12/93]1.
Make sure the two front doors are securely closed.
[SC03570(ALL)04/95]2.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn first to the ON
position (the gauges on the instrument panel willnot
illuminate) and then back to the OFF position. Remove the
key and within 30 seconds:
[SC03575(ALL)12/93]3.
Press and hold the washer button on the end of the turn
signal lever.
[SC03580(ALL)04/95]4.
Within two seconds, put the key back in the ignition and
turn to the ON position.
[SC03585(ALL)06/94]5.
Hold the washer button down until a long (two second) tone
is heard. Release the button while the tone is active.
[SC03591(ALL)12/93]6.
After the long tone, a confirmation sequence will be heard.
One beep indicates the feature is inactive. Two beeps
indicates the feature is active.
[SC03595(ALL)12/93]
Repeat this procedure any time you want to cancel or reactivate
the Speed Dependent feature.
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[SC03600(ALL)04/95]
Windshield Washer
[SC03700(ALL)08/94]
To clean the windshield, push in the washer button on the end
of the turn signal lever. For a constant spray, push and hold the
button. If the windshield wipers are off, one momentary push
results in one wipe and a longer push in three wipes and
activation of washer fluid. If the windshield wipers are in
interval mode a quick tap results in two wipe cycles and a
longer tap in three wipes and washer fluid activation.
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[SC03800(ALL)01/93]
Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid
container is empty and never activate the washers for more than
fifteen seconds continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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Features
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[FV10800(ALL)03/94]
One-Touch-Down Power Window (If equipped)
[FV10900(ALL)12/93]
The one-touch-down power window feature allows you to
completely open the driver's window without holding down the
window switch. To open the window completely, tap quickly on
the lower half of the switch and release it. If the top of the
button is pressed firmly while the window is going down, the
window will stop at that position.
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[FV11000(ALL)07/93]
To open the window only partially, press the lower half of the
switch lightly and hold it until the window has opened to the
desired position and then release the switch.
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[FV11100(ALL)01/93]
To close the window you must hold the upper half of the
button until the window closes.
[FV11120(ALL)03/94]
Cancelling and reactivating the one-touch-down feature
[FV11130(ALL)06/94]
The one-touch-down power window feature can be cancelled
and reactivated at any time using the following procedure:
[FV11140(ALL)12/93]1.
Make sure the two front doors are securely closed.
[FV11150(ALL)12/93]2.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn first to the ON
position and then back to the OFF position. Remove the key
and within 30 seconds:
[FV11160(ALL)12/93]3.
Press and hold the DOWN side of the driver's side window
rocker switch.
[FV11170(ALL)12/93]4.
Within two seconds, put the key in the ignition.
[FV11180(ALL)12/93]5.
Hold the switch down until a long (two second) tone is
heard. Release the switch while the tone is active.
[FV11190(ALL)12/93]6.
After the long tone, a confirmation sequence will be heard.
One beep indicates the feature is inactive. Two beeps
indicates the feature is active.
[FV11195(ALL)12/93]
Repeat this procedure any time you want to cancel or reactivate
the one-touch-down power window feature.
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Features
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[FV11800(ALL)09/93]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050034-A
The power quarter window switches
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[FV13000(ALL)01/95]
Seats
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[FV13100(ALL)01/95]
Adjusting the Seats
[FV13150(ALL)03/94]
Adjusting the front seats manually
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[FV13200(ALL)04/95]
To move the front seats forward or backward:
[FV13300(ALL)09/93]1.
Find the adjustment bar at the lower cushion of the front
seat.
[FV13400(ALL)10/93]2.
Pull the bar up to unlatch the seat.
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[FV13500(ALL)04/95]3.
Move the seat to the desired position.
[FV13600(ALL)10/93]4.
Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat locks securely in place.
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[FV13900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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[FV14165(ALL)02/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0050293-A[FV14170(ALL)02/96]3.
Move the seat to the desired position.
[FV14175(ALL)02/96]4.
Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat locks securely in place.
[FV14180(ALL)02/96]
To recline the seat:
[FV14185(ALL)02/96]1.
Lift the seatback recliner lever located on the side of the
driver's seat cushion.
[FV14188(ALL)02/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0050294-A[FV14190(ALL)02/96]2.
While holding the recliner lever up, adjust the seatback to
the position you want. You can tilt the seat back or bring it
forward.
[FV14195(ALL)02/96]3.
Release the handle to lock the seat in its new position.
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[FV14946(ALL)06/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0050172-A
Head restraint adjustment
[FV14951(ALL)06/94]
NOTE: On GL models, front bucket seats are designed with
integral headrests.
[FV14960(ALL)06/94]
E-Z access operation Ð passenger side optional
second row bucket seats
[FV14965(ALL)03/94]
To provide easy access to the rear of the vehicle, the passenger
side second row bucket seatback can be tilted forward.
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[FV14970(ALL)11/93]
To tilt seat forward:
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[FV14975(ALL)11/93]1.
Put the seatback in the upright position.
[FV14980(ALL)11/93]2.
Lift upward on the handle on the right (outboard) side of
the seat (also the recliner release handle).
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[FV14985(ALL)11/93]3.
The seat can now be tilted forward.
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[FV14990(ALL)11/93]
To latch the seat in its normal position, push seatback rearward
until it is latched in position.
[FV15020(ALL)11/93]
Adjustable Three Passenger Bench Seat (If equipped)
[FV15040(ALL)12/93]
Your vehicle's third row passenger bench seat may be adjustable
forward and backward. This adjustment allows for additional
cargo space with the seat adjusted to the full forward position
and extra leg room when adjusted rearward.
[FV15060(ALL)04/95]
Rotate the release handle upward to unlatch. The release handle
is located on the right side of the seat near the floor. Adjust to
the desired seat position and release the handle. Make certain
the seat is latched and secure.
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Features
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[FV16300(ALL)03/94]
To install the second row bucket seats:
[FV16400(ALL)11/93]1.
Lift the seat assemblies into the vehicle.
[FV16500(ALL)11/93]2.
Locate front hooks on front pins and drop rear hooks over
rear pins with enough force to cause the hooks at the rear to
engage and hook on to the pins in the floor wells.
[FV16601(ALL)11/93]3.
Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
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[FV16800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Check to see that the seat is latched securely in position.
Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat latch
while the vehicle is in motion.
[FV16900(ALL)12/93]
Two and Three Passenger Bench Seat Assemblies
[FV17000(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: It is easiest to remove/reinstall both the second and
third row bench seats through the sliding door. Also,
remove any floor mats (if equipped) in the rear
seating compartments before seat removal.
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[FV17100(ALL)03/91]
To remove seat assembly:
[FV17780(ALL)08/94]1.
(For second row bench seat only) Disengage the tongue
portion of the lap/shoulder belt from the detachable anchor
assembly by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the
slot provided on the detachable anchor (see Figure 1). When
this shoulder belt assembly is free of the seat, allow the
retractor to wind up the slack in the belt.
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