1996 FORD WINDSTAR air condition

Servicing Your Windstar
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[SV44235(ALL)05/95]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement
parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or
for the service of components affecting emission control, such
non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's
responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please
consult your warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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[SV44250(ALL)02/92]
Never use a metal exhaust collector when you service your
vehicle. If the metal collector contacts any of your vehicle's
plastic trim or bumper parts they could melt or deform.
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[SV44300(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate properly. See
your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five seconds
after you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV44400(ALL)11/93]
Information about your vehicle's emissions control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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[SV44450(ALL)05/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
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[SV44460(ALL)05/95]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies a ªneed for additional mixed city and highway driving
to complete the checkº of the OBD II system. As soon as all of
the OBD II system checks are successfully completed, the OBD
II system is set to the ready condition. The amount of driving
required to reach the ready condition varies with individual
driving patterns. To complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle defined below.
If the vehicle owner cannot or does not want to do the
additional driving required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of repair work.
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Index
381
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system).... 69,88
Accessory position on the ignition............. 55
Additives, engine oil.................. 317
Air bag supplemental restraint system......... 19,40
and child safety seats............... 20,39
description.................... 19,21
disposal....................... 25
driver air bag................... 19,21
indicator light................... 74,85
operation....................... 21
passenger air bag................... 21
proper seating.................... 20
tone generator.................... 25
wearing safety belts.................. 19
Air conditioning, manual heating and
air conditioning system............. 108
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 152
Alcohol, in fuel.................... 312
Aluminum wheels................... 272
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system).....128, 195
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 319
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 240
noise........................ 241
see also Brake.................... 240
warning light................... 69,88
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 273
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 156
description..................... 156
disarming an untriggered system........... 157
disarming a triggered system............. 157
triggering....................156, 157
warning light.................... 104
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 283
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Child safety seats (continued)
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 39
built-in child seat................... 27
in front seat..................... 39
in rear outboard seat................. 39
tether anchorage hardware............... 50
Chime
headlamps on................... 122
safety belt.................... 69,83
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat................... 37
CD player and discs................. 204
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 6
exterior....................... 5
exterior lamps................... 125
fabric...................... 5,184
headlamps..................... 125
instrument panel.................. 106
instrument panel lens................ 106
interior lamps................... 128
plastic parts..................... 6
polishing....................... 5
rustproofing..................... 6
safety belts...................... 18
tail lamps..................... 125
upholstery and interior trim............. 184
washing....................... 5
wheels...................... 3,335
Climate control system
air conditioning................... 106
heating....................... 106
Clock.....................200, 216, 231
Cold engine starting................... 58
Combination lap and shoulder belts............ 9
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system).... 196
Console, description.................. 186
Controls
instrument panel.................. 105
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Index
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 253
definition...................... 251
H
Hazard flashers.................... 135
Headlamps
autolamp system.................. 123
checking alignment................. 352
cleaning...................... 125
daytime running lights................ 122
flashing...................... 130
high beam..................... 130
replacing bulbs................... 352
turning on and off................. 120
warning chime................... 122
Head restraints.................... 171
Heated mirrors.................... 190
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system...... 106
rear seat controls.................. 116
High beams, indicator light.............. 75,90
Hitch......................... 255
Hood
latch location.................... 303
lubrication specifications............... 365
release lever.................... 303
Horn......................... 134
Hoses, checking.................... 323
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 285
Idle, relearning.................... 266
Ignition
positions of the ignition................ 55
removing the key................... 56
Indicator lamp module................. 102
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Safety restraints (continued)
warning light and chime................ 83
Safety seats for children
and air bags................... 20,39
attaching with tether straps.............. 50
built-in child seat................... 27
in front seat..................... 39
in rear outboard................... 39
in rear seat...................... 39
tether anchorage hardware............... 50
Seats
child safety seats................... 39
cleaning upholstery................. 184
seat/bed conversion................. 173
Servicing your vehicle, precautions when servicing.... 301
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)........ 9
Snow tires and chains................. 333
Special driving conditions............... 245
Speed control
canceling a set speed................ 141
resetting...................... 140
resuming a set speed................ 141
Speedometer.................... 79,95
Starting your vehicle, preparing to start your vehicle.... 57
Steering wheel
horn........................ 134
speed controls................... 137
tilting....................... 136
Storage compartments, map pockets........... 185
Storing your vehicle.................. 366
Supplemental air bag readiness light......... 74,85
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 19
T
Tachometer....................... 97
Tail lamps, cleaning.................. 125
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 50
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