1996 FORD WINDSTAR service

Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG12800(ALL)10/93]
If the fuel gauge displays only the top two bars and bottom two
bars, or if the Distance to Empty function in the fuel computer
displays CO or CS, you must have the fuel indication system
serviced.
[LG12900(ALL)10/93]
Turn your ignition to OFF while fueling to obtain an accurate
fuel gauge indication. If you do not turn your ignition off, the
fuel gauge will not display the new fuel level immediately, but
will slowly increase to the correct value.
[LG13000(ALL)03/94]
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The fuel gauge
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[LG13100(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
[LG13200(ALL)08/94]
The electronic speedometer in the left center of the cluster has
two displays that indicate how fast your vehicle is moving in
miles or kilometers per hour. Press the fuel computer E/M
(English/Metric) button to switch between MPH and km/h. The
main digital speedometer indicates speed up to 120 MPH
(199 km/h). The secondary bar graph speedometer indicates
approximate speed up to 120 MPH in steps of 4 MPH
(180 km/h in steps of 6 km/h). The bar graph speedometer
shows your approximate speed relative to the full scale, and it
gives you a visual indication of how fast your speed is changing
when you accelerate or decelerate.
[LG13300(ALL)10/93]
Your vehicle may not actually be able to travel at the maximum
speeds indicated by the speedometer due to a speed limiter in
the Electronic Engine Control module. The purpose of the
limiter is to maintain vehicle speed below a specified limit to
ensure safe vehicle operation.
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[LG13400(ALL)11/93]
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The speedometer and odometer
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[LG13500(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
[LG13600(ALL)06/94]
The odometer displays the total number of miles or kilometers
your vehicle has been driven. Press the fuel computer E/M
(English/Metric) button to switch between miles and kilometers.
[LG13700(ALL)10/93]
If the electronic cluster is replaced and the mileage on the old
odometer is unknown, the replacement cluster will be set to
zero miles (kilometers), and the circle ªSº symbol to the left of
the odometer will be lit to indicate that a service cluster has
been installed. A label showing the estimated mileage will then
be attached to the door pillar. If the actual mileage can be
verified, an authorized service center can program the correct
mileage into the replacement cluster, and the circled ªSº will
not be lit.
[LG13800(ALL)10/93]
If the odometer displays the word ªError,º have your vehicle
serviced.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
101
[LG18175(ALL)03/94]
Your distance to empty may change faster or slower than actual
distance traveled because your fuel economy varies with
changing driving conditions.
[LG18250(ALL)11/93]
The fuel computer will automatically warn you when your
distance to empty is low. When your distance to empty reaches
50 miles (80 km), 25 miles (40 km) and 10 miles (20 km), the
fuel computer will automatically select DISTANCE TO EMPTY,
flash the number for five seconds, and sound a one second
chime.
[LG18275(ALL)10/93]
If the Distance to Empty function displays CO or CS, you must
have the fuel indication system serviced.
[LG18300(ALL)03/94]
Turn your ignition to OFF while fueling to obtain an accurate
distance to empty reading. If you do not turn your ignition off,
the fuel computer will not display the new distance to empty
immediately, but will slowly increase to the correct value.
[LG18301(ALL)10/93]
AVERAGE SPEED
[LG18350(ALL)03/94]
Your average speed is the average speed your vehicle has
traveled while the ignition was ON since the last reset. To
display your average speed, press SELECT until the pointer is at
AVERAGE SPEED. Press the RESET button when AVERAGE
SPEED is selected to reset the average speed. You may want to
use this feature to see what your average speed is during daily
driving or on a long trip.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
103
[LG18740(ALL)04/95]
The Traction Control light will stay on for a minimum of four
seconds.
[LG18750(ALL)06/95]
Check Traction Assist Light
[LG18760(ALL)04/95]
This light comes on when the Traction Control system is not
operating. In some conditions, you may want to turn Traction
Control off, such as when rocking your vehicle out of deep
snow or mud.
[LG18770(ALL)04/95]
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Traction Control will automatically turn off to prevent the
brakes from overheating. The system will turn back on once the
brakes have cooled down.
[LG18790(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the TRAC OFF light is flashing repeatedly, it means
that there is a Traction Control system malfunction
and the system is inoperative. Contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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Anti-Theft Active Indicator Light
[LG18900(ALL)03/94]
This indicator is used in the optional Anti-Theft System. See
ªAnti-Theft Systemº in theFeatureschapter of this Owner
Guide.
[LG18950(ALL)11/93]
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The anti-theft active indicator light
[LG19000(ALL)08/94]
Air Suspension Warning Light
[LG19050(ALL)08/94]
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The air suspension warning light
[LG19100(ALL)08/94]
The warning light for the Air Suspension indicates one of two
things:
[LG19150(ALL)08/94]1.
The service switch (located in the jack storage area) is in the
ªoffº position.
[LG19200(ALL)08/94]2.
A system malfunction has occurred electronically disabling
Air Suspension function.
[LG19250(ALL)08/94]
NOTE: If the switch is returned to or in the ªONº position
and the light does not go out after recycling the
ignition switch OFF/ON, the Air Suspension should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
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[SC04320(ALL)11/93]
OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp
[SC04330(ALL)06/94]
This lamp indicates the operating range of the transaxle. This
lamp will illuminate when the Overdrive On/Off button is
depressed.
[SC04340(ALL)03/94]
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OVERDRIVE OFF lamp location
[SC04350(ALL)05/95]
With the transaxle range selector in the Overdrivejrange, the
OVERDRIVE OFF lamp will not be illuminated. The transaxle
will be allowed to upshift and downshift from 1st through 4th
gears. When the Overdrive on/off button is depressed, the
OVERDRIVE OFF lamp will illuminate. The transaxle will now
only upshift and downshift from 1st through 3rd gears. The
vehicle will always return to the overdrive operation mode
when the ignition is turned off and back on.
[SC04360(ALL)06/94]
If the lamp does not come on when the Overdrive ON/OFF
button is depressed or if the lamp flashes when you are driving,
have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If this
condition persists, damage could occur to the transaxle.
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[SC04400(ALL)01/95]
Horn
[SC04410(ALL)09/93]
To sound the horn, press the center of the steering wheel. Check
the horn regularly to make sure it operates properly.
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[FV06901(ALL)02/95]
To erase your personal code:
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[FV07001(ALL)02/95]1.
Enter the original permanent code.
[FV07101(ALL)04/95]2.
Press the 1/2 button within five seconds of step #1.
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[FV07201(ALL)02/95]3.
Wait six seconds.
[FV07250(ALL)11/93]4.
The keyless entry system automatically erases your personal
code. The system will now only respond to the permanent
code.
[FV07270(ALL)10/93]
Do not set a code that presents the numbers in sequential order,
such as 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/0. Studies show that people who
idly press the buttons usually press a sequential pattern. Also,
do not select a code that uses the same button five times.
Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.
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[FV07300(ALL)01/93]
Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
[FV07401(ALL)05/95]
You must unlock the driver's door before you unlock any of the
other doors. If you let more than five seconds pass between
pressing numbers, the system shuts down and you have to
enter the code again. The system has shut down if the keypad
light is out. If the keyless entry system does not work properly,
use the key or Remote Entry transmitter(s) to lock and unlock
the doors or liftgate until the system can be serviced.
[FV07501(ALL)02/95]1.
To unlock the driver's door, enter the code. All codes have 5
numbers. After you press the fifth number, the driver's door
unlocks.
[FV07601(ALL)06/94]2.
To unlock the passenger's door, sliding door and liftgate,
press 3/4 within five seconds of step #1, or re-enter the code
to open the driver's door then press 3/4.
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[FV07701(ALL)02/95]
Locking the doors with the keyless entry system
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[FV07801(ALL)03/94]
Along with unlocking your doors, you can use the keyless entry
system to lock the doors.
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[AS11010(ALL)01/95]
Tape error messages
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[AS11020(ALL)01/95]
Your cassette tape player is equipped to diagnose certain
problems you may experience. Error codes are as follows:
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[AS11030(ALL)02/95]
Error 0Ð Communication error between the radio controller
and the tape controller. The cassette player will eject the tape.
Insert the tape again. If the same error code appears, turn the
ignition off, then back on again and insert the tape.
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[AS11040(ALL)02/95]
Error 1Ð Possible problem cartridge. The cassette tape player
will eject the tape. Insert the tape again. If the same error code
appears in the display, try a different cartridge.
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[AS11050(ALL)02/95]
Error 2Ð Tape eject or load failure. Your cassette tape player
will go into the pause mode. Push ªEJCTº to eject the tape. If
the tape doesn't eject, refer the problem to qualified personnel
for service.
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[AS11060(ALL)03/95]
Clock Operation
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[AS11080(ALL)07/90]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS11090(ALL)07/93]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the frequency and time
in the display. In the clock mode, pressing any radio function
will automatically display the radio frequency for approximately
ten seconds before changing back to the clock mode.
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[AS11100(ALL)07/90]
How to set the clock
[AS11120(ALL)12/93]
Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button, press the ªSEEKº
button left (
b) to advance the hours and right (
a) to advance
the minutes.
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[AS11130(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
[AS11135(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: On the High-Level Audio System, the clock can be set
with the radio power on or off.
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