1996 FORD WINDSTAR fuel pump

Starting Your Windstar
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[ST07030(ALL)04/95]
Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the
engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter or
flood the engine.
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[ST07060(ALL)02/95]
After you start the engine, let it idle for a few seconds.Keep
your foot on the brake pedaland release the parking brake.
Put the gearshift lever in gear, slowly release the brake pedal
and drive away in the normal manner.
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[ST07090(ALL)02/95]
NOTE: Your vehicle has an interlock that prevents you from
shifting out of P (Park) unless your foot is on the
brake pedal.
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[ST07200(ALL)03/95]
If the engine still does not start after two attempts:
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[ST07300(ALL)03/95]1.
Turn the key to the OFF position and wait about two
minutes.
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[ST07400(ALL)04/95]2.
Press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold it.
[ST07500(ALL)02/95]3.
Turn the key to the START position.
[ST07600(ALL)02/95]4.
Release the key when the engine starts.
[ST07700(ALL)02/95]5.
Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up.
Then drive away in the normal manner.
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[ST07800(ALL)04/95]
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch
may have been triggered. For directions on how to reset the
switch seeFuel Pump Shut-Off Switchlater in this chapter.
[ST07900(ALL)02/95]
A computer system controls the engine's idle rpm. When you
start your vehicle, the engine's idling rpm normally runs high.
These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle move slightly
faster than when the engine is at its normal warm engine idle
speed. It should, however, slow down when the vehicle warms
up. If it does not, have the idle rpm checked.
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Starting Your Windstar
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What To Do If The Engine Does Not Start
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[ST10000(ALL)02/95]
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
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[ST10100(ALL)03/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial
jolt.
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[ST10200(ALL)03/95]
Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch
by hand before you can start your vehicle.
[ST10300(ALL)06/94]
The fuel pump shut-off switch reset button is located behind the
jack access cover under the jack in the cargo compartment.
[ST10400(ALL)02/94]
10-1/2 pica
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Fuel pump shut-off switch reset button location
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[ST10500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to
start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the
vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing
service.
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[ST10600(ALL)02/95]
If your engine cranks, but does not start after a collision:
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[ST10700(ALL)02/95]1.
Turn the key in the ignition to the OFF position.
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[ST10800(ALL)03/95]2.
Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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[ST10900(ALL)02/95]3.
If you do not see or smell fuel, push the fuel pump shut-off
reset button down. If the red button is already set, you may
have a different mechanical or electrical problem.
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[ST11000(ALL)02/95]4.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds,
then turn it to the OFF position.
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[ST11100(ALL)02/95]5.
Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. If you see or
smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again. If there is no fuel,
you can try to start your vehicle again.
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[ST11200(ALL)02/95]6.
Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle.
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Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
[ST11400(ALL)02/95]
Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in
exhaust fumes.
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[ST11500(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Never let your vehicle idle in an enclosed area, and do
not sit in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for
more than a short period of time. Exhaust fumes,
particularly carbon monoxide, might build up. These
fumes are harmful and could kill you.
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[ST11600(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your
vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle
immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
These fumes are harmful and could kill you.
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94indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. This is also
acceptable.
[LG11700(ALL)04/95]
If, under any circumstances, the bars move above the NORMAL
band, the temperature symbol will flash and a chime will sound
to alert the driver that the engine coolant is overheating and
continued operation may cause engine damage.
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[LG11800(ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG11900(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG12000(ALL)03/95]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[LG12100(ALL)05/95]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
[LG12200(ALL)11/93]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine in this Owner
Guide. Seeengine coolantin the index. If you do not follow
these instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG12300(ALL)01/95]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced.
[LG12400(ALL)06/94]
If the temperature gauge displays only the top two and bottom
two bars, the temperature indication system is indicating that it
requires servicing. Take the vehicle to a dealership for service as
soon as possible.
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[LG12600(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
[LG12700(ALL)03/94]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have
in the fuel tank. The number of bars illuminated in the display
indicates fuel level. Your ignition must be in the ON position to
read the fuel gauge. Read the fuel level at the top bar that is lit.
When only one bar on the gauge is lit, the fuel pump symbol
on the gauge will flash to warn you of a low fuel level
condition.
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[LG17600(ALL)10/93]
Your instantaneous fuel economy can vary from 0 to 99 miles
per gallon or from 99 to 2 liters per 100 kilometers when your
vehicle is moving. When your vehicle is not moving, fuel
economy is displayed as 0 miles per gallon or as a number of
liters per hour. In the metric mode, instantaneous fuel economy
will display in liters per hour when your vehicle speed drops
below 5 km/h and will stay in liters per hour until your speed
exceeds 7 km/h.
% [LG17650(ALL)10/93]
AVERAGE ECONOMY
[LG17700(ALL)03/94]
Your average fuel economy is the average value of your fuel
economy since the last reset. To display your average fuel
economy, press SELECT until the pointer is at AVERAGE
ECONOMY. The fuel computer calculates average fuel economy
from the distance traveled and the fuel used (as reported by the
Electronic Engine Control module). Press the RESET button
when AVERAGE ECONOMY is selected to reset the average
fuel economy. You may want to use this feature to see how
your fuel economy changes each day or for each tank of fuel.
[LG18000(ALL)03/94]
If you calculate your fuel economy based on the odometer
distance traveled and the amount of fuel you pump into the
tank, your number may be different than the fuel computer
number for various reasons. Most likely, the top level of fuel
added may be different between fill-ups, causing an incorrect
estimate of the amount of fuel used.
% [LG18100(ALL)10/93]
DISTANCE TO EMPTY
[LG18150(ALL)11/93]
Your distance to empty is the approximate number of miles or
kilometers that you can drive before you run out of fuel. To
display your distance to empty, press SELECT until the pointer
is at DISTANCE TO EMPTY. The fuel computer calculates
distance to empty from the amount of fuel in the tank and an
internally determined fuel economy value, which is not the
same as the AVERAGE ECONOMY number. DISTANCE TO
EMPTY is not resettable. You may want to use this feature to
plan when your next fuel fill-up should be.
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[RE10800(ALL)01/93]
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
[RE10900(ALL)05/94]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been actuated.
The shut-off switch is a device that automatically stops the flow
of fuel to the engine when your vehicle has been involved in a
collision. The impact does not have to be great for the switch to
be actuated. In many instances, you might not even know that
the switch has been actuated.
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[RE11000(ALL)01/95]
For information on how to check and reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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[SV12100(ALL)05/95]
Running Out of Fuel
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[SV12200(ALL)01/93]
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on level ground
away from traffic. Add at least two gallons (8 liters) of fuel to
start your vehicle again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters) of fuel to start
it.
[SV12300(ALL)02/95]
You may need to turn the ignition to START several times
before engaging the starter (leaving it in that position several
seconds each time) before the fuel system starts to pump fuel
from the tank to the engine.
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[SV12400(ALL)05/95]
Fuel Economy
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[SV12500(ALL)05/95]
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of your vehicle
and can be calculated as Miles Per Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per
100 Kilometers (L/100K).
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[SV12600(ALL)01/93]
To calculate the fuel economy:
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[SV12700(ALL)05/95]1.
Fill the tank completely and record the inital odometer
reading.
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[SV12800(ALL)05/95]2.
Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
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[SV13000(ALL)01/93]3.
Divide the total number of miles that you have driven by
the total number of gallons that your vehicle has used. This
will give you the average numbers of miles per gallon.
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[SV13100(ALL)05/93]
In metric, multiply the number of liters used by 100 and
divide the answer by the number of kilometers traveled. This
will give you the number of liters used per 100 km.
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Servicing Your Windstar
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[SV46500(ALL)01/95]
Engine
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[SV46600(ALL)01/93]
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Start the engine every fifteen days. Run it at fast idle until it
reaches normal operating temperature.
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[SV46700(ALL)01/93]
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With your foot on the brake, shift the transaxle into all gears
while the engine is running.
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[SV46800(ALL)01/95]
Fuel system
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[SV47000(ALL)07/94]
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Fill fuel tank with high-quality unleaded fuel until the first
automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle.
[SV47050(ALL)10/93]
RWARNING
The fuel filter, fuel supply lines and engine are
maintained under pressure. This pressure must be
relieved prior to servicing the fuel filter and engine
compartment connections in order to avoid the danger of
fuel spray.
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[SV47100(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days or
more), fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. This can
damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system
and may also clog small orifices.
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[SV47200(ALL)01/95]
Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever actual or
expected storage periods exceed 60 days. Follow the instructions
on the label. The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed
to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system.
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[SV47300(ALL)01/95]
A volatile corrosion inhibitor added to the fuel system will
protect the fuel system's inner surfaces from corrosion. Follow
the instructions packaged with the product.
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