1996 FORD WINDSTAR fuse

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[SR11500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SR11600(ALL)05/95]
If a collision occurs, the sensors sense the severity of the impact
and activates the air bags if necessary. The air bag system is
designed to deploy in frontal and front-angled collisions more
severe than hitting a parked vehicle (of similar size and weight)
head-on at about 28 mph (45 km/h). Because the system senses
the crash severity rather than vehicle speed, some frontal
collisions at speeds above 28 mph (45 km/h) will not inflate the
air bag.
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[SR11650(ALL)05/95]
When the sensors activate the system, the air bags inflate
rapidly, filling with non-toxic nitrogen gas in a fraction of a
second. Immediately after inflation, the air bags deflate by
releasing the nitrogen gas through vent holes. The whole
process takes place in a matter of seconds.
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[SR12500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do
not touch them after inflation.
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Brake-Shift Interlock Safety Feature
[DR01700(ALL)05/95]
Your vehicle has a special brake-shift interlock safety feature
which prevents you from shifting out of P (Park) without the
brake pedal depressed. To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park)
position, the ignition must be in the ON position and your foot
must be pressing on the brake pedal.
[DR01750(ALL)02/96]
When parking on a hill, set the parking brake before shifting
into and out of P (Park). If the parking brake is not set, a clunk
or bang may be heard when shifting out of P (Park). This noise
can be considered a normal characteristic.
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[DR01800(ALL)04/95]
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position
with the brake pedal depressed:
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[DR01900(ALL)01/93]1.
Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key.
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[DR02000(ALL)01/93]2.
Apply the parking brake.
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[DR02100(ALL)01/93]3.
Reinsert the ignition key and turn it clockwise to the first
position (OFF).
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[DR02200(ALL)04/95]4.
Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to N
(Neutral) and start the engine.
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[DR02280(ALL)05/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate
procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown
and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Windstarin this Owner
Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses.
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[DR02300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY
THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
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[DR02500(ALL)06/92]
Backing Up
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[DR02600(ALL)01/93]
Before shifting into or out of R (Reverse), you should always
come to a complete stop.
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Driving Your Windstar
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[DR20200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a
fire.
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[DR20300(ALL)01/95]
Driving While You Tow
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[DR20400(ALL)05/95]
Be especially careful when driving while you tow a trailer.
Never drive faster than 45 mph (70 km/h) when you tow in
hilly country on hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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[DR20500(ALL)01/93]
If you use the speed control while you are towing on very long,
steep grades, the speed control may shut off automatically.
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[DR20600(ALL)01/93]
When descending a steep grade with a trailer, operate in Drive
rather than Overdrive. If additional braking is needed, shift into
2 (Second) or 1 (First) gear.
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[DR20700(ALL)01/95]
Servicing your vehicle if you tow
[DR20800(ALL)09/93]
If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your vehicle will need
to be serviced more frequently than usual. See theMaintenance
Schedule and Record Booklet.
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Servicing Your Windstar
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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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[SV35800(ALL)05/95]
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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[SV36375(ALL)11/93]3.
Use the fuse puller tool to remove the fuse.
[SV36400(ALL)03/94]4.
Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear
side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If
it is, the fuse is blown and should be replaced with a fuse of
the correct amperage rating.
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[SV36500(ALL)09/93]
7-1/2 pica art:0040210-B
Fuse puller tool and fuse
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[SV36700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a
fire.
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[SV36800(ALL)01/93]5.
Put the fuse panel cover back on.
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[SV36850(ALL)05/93]
Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to blow if you do
not find what caused the overload. If the fuse continues to
blow, have your electrical system checked.
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[SV36900(ALL)03/94]
The following chart indicates the colors and amperage ratings of
standard fuses.
[SV36950(ALL)11/93]
fourteen pica
chart:0050113-BFile:wnsvs.ex
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