1996 FORD WINDSTAR fuses

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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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% [DR01600(ALL)09/93]
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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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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Servicing Your Windstar
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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
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[SV37500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
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[SV37520(ALL)05/95]
Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a
qualified technician.
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[SV37600(ALL)03/93]
RWARNING
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box
before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
[SV37700(ALL)12/93]
A blown maxi-fuse may be replaced but will continue to blow
until the cause of the overload condition is corrected.
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[SV37800(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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[SV38400(ALL)10/94]
Relays
% [SV38500(ALL)03/94]
Relays are devices which receive signals from components or
systems. After receiving signals, relays transfer these signals to
activate or deactivate other components or systems. One relay
box is located with the maxi-fuses near the battery and one is
located with the fuse panel under the instrument panel.
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Fuel (continued)
quality....................... 311
running out of fuel................. 314
storing your vehicle................. 367
treating emergencies................. 312
Fuel and distance computer
average economy.................. 100
engine/metric button................. 98
instant economy................... 99
reset button..................... 98
select button..................... 98
to empty indicator................. 100
trip distance..................... 99
Fuel cap, replacing.................. 309
Fuel filter, specifications................ 364
Fuel gauge..................... 77,94
Fuel pump shut-off switch................ 61
Fuse panels, engine compartment............ 348
Fuses, checking and replacing............. 342
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Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........310, 314
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge......... 78,93
fuel gauge.................... 77,94
odometer..................... 79,96
speedometer................... 79,95
tachometer...................... 97
trip odometer..................... 80
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 253
definition...................... 251
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 235
positions...................... 235
shifting the gears.................. 235
shift-lock...................... 236
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