1996 FORD WINDSTAR tow

Servicing Your Windstar
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[SV40600(ALL)12/93]
17-1/2 pica
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Headlamp bulb removal
[SV40700(ALL)11/93]3.
Squeeze the bulb retaining clip toward the bulb until it
releases.Keep the clip.You must use it again to hold the
new bulb in place.
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[SV40900(ALL)04/95]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[SV41000(ALL)01/93]5.
Do not touch the bulb with your skin or you could shatter
the bulb. Always grasp the bulb assembly from the plastic
base.
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[SV41100(ALL)01/93]6.
Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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Index
Controls (continued)
steering column................... 129
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
drain and flush................... 323
preparing for storage................ 368
proper solution................... 321
refill capacities................... 363
specifications..................320, 365
temperature gauge................ 78,93
Cruise control (see Speed control)............ 137
Cupholder(s)..................... 187
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.)......... 284
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............ 105
Daytime running light system............. 122
Defrost
rear window.................... 117
windshield..................... 106
Dispute Settlement Board................ 286
Doors........................ 143
door ajar warning light.............. 74,90
lubricant specifications................ 365
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 247
heavy load..................... 248
high speed..................... 246
high water..................... 247
slippery roads................... 247
towing a trailer................... 249
E
Electrical system
operating when the engine is off............ 55
relays....................... 350
Electronic sound system
atenna....................... 128
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Electronic sound system (continued)
radio reception................... 232
tuning the radio..............197, 209, 226
warranty and service information........... 234
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system).......... 225
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 283
battery acid spills................261, 325
jump-starting.................... 261
towing....................... 281
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 244
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 359
emissions warranty................. 360
Engine
check engine warning light............ 70,86
does not start..................... 61
fuel injected engine, starting.............. 57
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 61
preparing to start................... 57
service points.................... 305
starting....................... 55
starting after a collision............... 280
storing your vehicle................. 367
Engine block heater................... 60
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 319
checking hoses................... 323
preparing for storage................ 368
proper solution...............321±322, 337
specifications.................... 365
Engine coolant temperature gauge, description..... 78,93
Engine knocking................... 311
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 318
checking and adding................ 317
dipstick...................... 317
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Index
Lamps (continued)
illuminated mirrors................. 191
interior lamps.................... 125
map lamps..................... 127
trailer....................... 256
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 129
Lap belts........................ 17
Liftgate........................ 158
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag...................... 74,85
anti-lock brakes (ABS)............... 69,88
anti-theft...................... 104
brake...................... 68,84
charging system.................. 72,85
check engine................... 70,86
door ajar..................... 74,90
hazard warning light................. 93
high beam.................... 75,90
low fuel....................... 76
low washer fluid................. 76,91
oil pressure.................... 73,89
safety belt.................... 69,83
speed control...................91,142
theft system.................... 104
traction control system................ 102
turn signal indicator................ 75,92
Load limits, trailer towing............... 254
Lubricant specifications................. 365
Luggage rack..................... 193
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 273
tightening sequence................. 278
Lumbar support pad.................. 170
M
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 301
Map pockets..................... 185
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Index
Tires
cleaning..................... 3,335
replacing...................... 330
rotating...................... 329
snow tires and chains................ 333
storing your vehicle................. 368
tire grades..................... 332
treadwear..................... 332
Towing your vehicle, with a tow truck......... 281
Trailer towing, tips.................. 257
Transaxle, fluid, checking and adding (automatic).... 336
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 151
Trip odometer...................... 80
Turn signal, indicator lights............. 75,92
V
Variable interval wipers................ 131
Vehicle storage.................... 366
W
Warning chimes, safety belt................ 83
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 65
Warranties, radio................... 234
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid, reservoir................. 325
Wheels
cleaning..................... 3,335
inspection and maintenance............. 328
Windows....................... 160
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid.............. 325
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 327
operation...................... 131
reservoir...................... 325
specifications.................... 326
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