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Customer Assistance
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Use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without a proper conversion
may damage the effectiveness of your emissions control system
and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford
Motor Company is not responsible for any damage that is
caused by use of improper fuel.
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You may also have difficulty importing your vehicle back into
the U.S. if you use leaded fuel.
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If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or
living in Central or South America, the Caribbean, or the
Middle East, contact the nearest Ford dealership. If the
dealership cannot help you, contact:
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If you are in other foreign countries, contact the nearest Ford
dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, they can direct
you to the appropriate Ford affiliate office.
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If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate
outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your Vehicle
Identification Number and new address with Ford Motor
Company Export Operations.
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Ford of Canada Customer Assistance
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Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
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Owners who wish to telephone the Company may contact the
Customer Assistance Centre using the following telephone
number or may write to the following address:
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Please have your 17-digit vehicle identification number available.
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Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)
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If a specific item of concern arises, where a solution cannot be
reached between a vehicle owner, Ford of Canada, and/or one
of its dealers (that all parties can agree upon), the owner may
wish to use the services offered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
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CAMVAP uses the services of Provincial Administrators to
assist consumers in scheduling and preparing for their
arbitration hearings. However, before you can proceed with
CAMVAP you must follow your manufacturer's dispute
resolution process as outlined under ªService/Maintenance
Concerns (U.S. or Canada)º earlier in this chapter.
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Customer Assistance
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Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the
program can obtain an information booklet from your dealer or
contact the Provincial Administrator, Canadian Motor Vehicle
Arbitration Plan, at the address or telephone number shown
below.
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O & P Services
595 Bay Street Ð Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2C2
Telephone 1 (800) 207-0685
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Servicing Your Windstar
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How Ford Makes Servicing Your Vehicle
Easy
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Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
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When we can, we design parts that do not need to be
serviced.
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We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible.
To help you:
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We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in your engine
compartment so that you can find them easily.
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When possible, we design parts Ð such as the headlamp
bulbs Ð that can be replaced without tools.
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We give you aMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet that
makes tracking routine service for your vehicle easy.
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This chapter tells you about the basic parts that you need to
check and service regularly.
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If you need professional servicing, see the chapter onCustomer
Assistancein this Owner Guide.
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Check yourWarranty InformationBooklet to find out which parts
are covered.
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Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
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Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.
Here are some general precautions for your safety:
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If you must work with the engine running, avoid wearing
loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving
parts.
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Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space with the
engine running, unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
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Engine Compartment
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Your vehicle has a 3.0 liter SFI, V-6 engine or an optional 3.8
liter SFI, V-6 engine. The following illustrations show diagrams
of your engine and where you can find items you should
service regularly.
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What to Check When You Stop at a Service
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Filling Your Fuel Tank With Fuel
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Open the fuel door (located on the driver's side of the
vehicle).
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Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on the plastic cap
and rotating the fuel cap counterclockwise.
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Turn the fuel cap 3/4 of a turn until a hissing sound is
heard. Wait until the hissing sound stops and then continue
rotating counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.
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Follow the fuel cap removal instructions and use caution to
minimize the possibility of fuel spraying when you unscrew
the cap.
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RWARNING
If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the
cap.
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Turn the fuel cap 3/4 of a turn to relieve any pressure
and vacuum in the fuel tank. The cap will start
unthreading after 3/4 of a turn.
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A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal condition. It may be
caused by:
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too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions. Service stations
sometimes sell winter grade fuel in the summer.
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pulling a heavy load on hot days, or at high altitudes.
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extended periods of idling with the engine RPM increased
above the normal idle range.
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parking the vehicle in full sunlight for extended periods on
extremely hot days.
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Choosing the Right Fuel
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Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle. Using leaded fuel
is prohibited by federal law. Any vehicle damage may not be
covered by your warranty.
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Octane recommendations
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Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
octane rating of 87.
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Typical octane rating label
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We do not recommend gasolines labeled ªregularº that are sold
with octane ratings of 86 or even less in high altitude areas.
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Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on
the recommended octane rating fuel, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage.
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Fuel quality
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If you are experiencing starting, rough idle, or hesitation
problems try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or qualified service technician.
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It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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