1996 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

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[SV32300(ALL)01/95]
Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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[SV32400(ALL)04/95]
The fluid type is stamped on the dipstick. Before adding any
fluid, be sure that the correct type will be used.
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[SV32500(ALL)05/95]
Add fluid in 1/2 pint (0.25 liter) increments through the filler
tube to bring the level to the correct area on the dipstick. If an
overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified
technician.
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[SV32600(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a
responsible manner. Follow your community's
standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out about recycling
automotive fluids.
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[SV32700(ALL)06/94]
NOTE: Always use Motorcraft MERCONHor equivalent
MERCONHautomatic transaxle fluid when you refill
your automatic transaxle fluid.
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[SV32800(ALL)02/95]
Brake Fluid
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[SV32900(ALL)05/90]
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level indicator in
the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on
the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is low.
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[SV33000(ALL)01/93]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up
brake fluid rapidly. However, expect the level of the brake fluid
to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the
brake pads wear.
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[SV33100(ALL)10/89]
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You can do this by
looking at the fluid level in the plastic reservoir on the master
cylinder. The fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark.
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[SV33200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
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If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for
15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken
internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
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[SV33300(ALL)02/95]
If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the filler cap
from the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the MAX line with Ford
High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or DOT
3 equivalent fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.
[SV33550(ALL)05/95]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050216-B
The brake fluid reservoir
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[SV33600(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will
cause permanent damage to your brakes.
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[SV33700(ALL)01/95]
Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.
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[SV33800(ALL)01/95]
If you find that the fluid level is excessively low Ð below the
seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir Ð have the
brake system inspected.
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[SV33900(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry.
This may cause the brakes to fail.
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[SV34100(ALL)02/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34200(ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a
year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV34300(ALL)03/95]
To check the level of your power steering fluid:
[SV34400(ALL)02/95]1.
Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will reach the right temperature after at least five
minutes of idling or at least one mile (1 km) of driving.
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[SV34500(ALL)01/95]2.
While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and
forth several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is
installed at this time.
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[SV34600(ALL)03/93]3.
Then turn the engine off.
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[SV34700(ALL)01/93]4.
Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir.
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13-1/2 pica
art:0050163-A
The power steering fluid cap
[SV34900(ALL)03/94]5.
If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid in small
amounts, continuously checking the level, until the fluid is
between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) lines on
the dipstick. Do not overfill.
[SV34950(ALL)10/93]6.
Make sure the cap is free of all dirt prior to re-installing to
prevent pump damage.
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[SV35000(ALL)06/94]
Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification
ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid,
E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F Automatic Transaxle
Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number
beginning with ª2Pº printed on the fluid container).
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[SV35100(ALL)03/95]
NOTE: If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your
vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid.
This can damage the power steering pump.
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[SV35200(ALL)01/93]
If you must check the power steering fluid when it is cold,
make sure that the fluid reaches at least the minimum (MIN)
mark. The reading will only be accurate if the fluid temperature
is approximately 70Ê to100ÊF (21Ê to 38ÊC).
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[SV35300(ALL)10/93]
Fuses and Maxi-Fuses
[SV35400(ALL)11/93]
Fuses and maxi-fuses (high-current fuses) protect your vehicle's
electrical system from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded
and caused a blown fuse. Before you replace or repair any
electrical parts, check the appropriate fuses.
[SV35450(ALL)08/93]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050026-A
Fuse panel location
[SV35500(ALL)10/93]
The following charts tell you which fuses protect each electrical
part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows (opens) a circuit, all the
parts of your vehicle that use that circuit will not work.
[SV35600(ALL)11/93]
Once you have determined which fuses to check, follow the
procedures underChecking and replacing fuses.
[SV35700(ALL)09/93]
NOTE: Fuse links should only be repaired by your dealer.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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[SV35900(ALL)01/93]
If you need to check a fuse, find the fuse panel for the electrical
system, which is located under the instrument panel, and follow
these steps:
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[SV36000(ALL)09/93]1.
To remove the fuse panel cover, pull down on the fuse panel
cover handle.
[SV36100(ALL)11/93]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050027-A
Fuse puller tool location Ð fuse panel cover
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[SV36200(ALL)10/93]2.
On the fuse panel, find the number of the fuse you want to
check.
[SV36300(ALL)11/93]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050112-B
Main fuse panel under instrument panel
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[SV36325(ALL)08/94]
thirty-two pica
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