1996 FORD WINDSTAR stop start

Servicing Your Windstar
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[SV13200(ALL)01/93]
Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Fuel Economy Estimates
[SV13300(ALL)02/95]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests
under simulated road conditions and therefore are estimates
which may not reflect the actual conditions you experience. The
tests also do not exactly duplicate your personal style of
driving, including all your stops, starts, and lane changes. Other
factors that may affect fuel economy include using the air
conditioning, driving speed, vehicle load and tire inflation
pressure. The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee
that you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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[SV13400(ALL)05/95]
Improving Fuel Economy
[SV13500(ALL)11/93]
You can improve the fuel economy for your vehicle in three
ways:
[SV13600(ALL)09/93]1.
Maintain your vehicle effectively. A well-tuned, properly
maintained vehicle gives you better fuel economy. Follow the
schedules for maintaining your vehicle that are in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
[SV13700(ALL)02/95]2.
Drive your vehicle efficiently. Change your driving habits to
conserve fuel:
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[SV13800(ALL)03/95]
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Do not drive with your foot on the brake.
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Watch traffic so that you do not have to stop suddenly.
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Do not accelerate suddenly. Drive at a steady speed
whenever you can.
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Do not let the engine idle for a long time.
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Do not carry loads that are too heavy. To find out the limits
for the loads that your vehicle can carry, seeDriving with a
heavy loadin the Index.
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[SV44470(ALL)05/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
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[SV44481(ALL)04/95]
The following steps must be run in the order shown. If steps 2
through 9 are interrupted, repeat the preceeding step. Any safe
driving mode is acceptable between steps.
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[SV44491(ALL)04/95]
Always drive vehicle in a safe manner according to traffic
conditions and obey all traffic laws.
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[SV44500(ALL)04/95]1.
Start engine and drive until engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
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[SV44511(ALL)04/95]2.
Idle vehicle for at least 80 seconds, then accelerate at part
throttle to near 45 mph (70 km/h).
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[SV44521(ALL)04/95]3.
Drive to accumulate at least four (4) minutes in the range of
30-45 mph (50-70 km/h). If stop and go conditions occur,
the accumulative time must be within the 30-45 mph
(50-70 km/h) range. No wide open throttle conditions
should be encountered.
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[SV44531(ALL)04/95]4.
Cruise and maintain a select speed in the range of
30-40 mph (50-65 km/h) on a level road with throttle held
very steady for at least one (1) minute.
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[SV44541(ALL)04/95]5.
Decelerate and idle for at least 80 seconds.
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[SV44550(ALL)04/95]6.
Accelerate to 55 mph (90 km/h) at 1/2 throttle.
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[SV44560(ALL)04/95]7.
Decelerate at closed throttle for 10 seconds.
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