1996 FORD WINDSTAR mileage

96
[LG13400(ALL)11/93]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050192-A
The speedometer and odometer
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[LG13500(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
[LG13600(ALL)06/94]
The odometer displays the total number of miles or kilometers
your vehicle has been driven. Press the fuel computer E/M
(English/Metric) button to switch between miles and kilometers.
[LG13700(ALL)10/93]
If the electronic cluster is replaced and the mileage on the old
odometer is unknown, the replacement cluster will be set to
zero miles (kilometers), and the circle ªSº symbol to the left of
the odometer will be lit to indicate that a service cluster has
been installed. A label showing the estimated mileage will then
be attached to the door pillar. If the actual mileage can be
verified, an authorized service center can program the correct
mileage into the replacement cluster, and the circled ªSº will
not be lit.
[LG13800(ALL)10/93]
If the odometer displays the word ªError,º have your vehicle
serviced.
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Update:Tue Mar 19 08:25:03 1996

Customer Assistance
285
[HS01640(ALL)04/95]
In Canada:
[HS01650(ALL)05/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0050104-B[HS01701(ALL)05/95]
Outside the U.S. or Canada:
[HS01720(ALL)04/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0040273-C*
[HS02200(ALL)02/95]
To process your request, the Ford Customer Assistance Center
needs the following information:
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[HS02300(ALL)02/95]
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your telephone number(s) (both business and home)
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[HS02400(ALL)04/95]
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the name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is
located
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[HS02500(ALL)04/95]
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the year and make of your vehicle
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[HS02600(ALL)04/95]
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the date purchased
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[HS02700(ALL)03/95]
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the current mileage on your vehicle
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[HS02800(ALL)02/95]
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your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (shown on
your owner card)
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Update:Tue Mar 19 08:17:31 1996

Customer Assistance
289
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[HS06600(ALL)04/95]
To review your case properly, the Board needs the following
information:
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[HS06700(ALL)04/95]
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legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair
orders that relate to the case
[HS06800(ALL)02/95]
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the year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number
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[HS06900(ALL)04/95]
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the date you bought your vehicle
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[HS07000(ALL)04/95]
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the date of repair and the mileage at the time of repair
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[HS07100(ALL)04/95]
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the current mileage
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[HS07200(ALL)04/95]
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the name of the dealer who sold you the vehicle or who
serviced your vehicle
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[HS07300(ALL)04/95]
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a brief description of your unresolved complaint
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[HS07400(ALL)05/95]
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a brief summary of actions that were taken with the dealer
and Ford Motor Company
[HS07500(ALL)02/95]
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the names (if known) of all people you contacted at the
dealership
[HS07600(ALL)02/95]
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a description of the action you want taken to resolve your
concern
[HS07651(ALL)04/95]
Should your application NOT qualify for review, an explanation
will be mailed to you.
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Servicing Your Windstar
329
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[SV24100(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Always obey posted speed limits. If you drive too fast
for road conditions, you could lose control of your
vehicle. Under some circumstances, driving at very high
speeds for extended periods of time may damage vehicle
components, creating a risk of component failure and a
potential loss of vehicle control. Any time you lose
control of your vehicle, it may result in injury.
[SV24300(ALL)12/93]
At least once a month, check the pressure in all your tires,
including the spare. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. Check
the tire pressure when tires are cold, that is, after the vehicle
has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less
than 3 miles (5 km). You can find the proper cold tire pressure
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the
driver's door pillar.
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[SV24400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
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[SV24800(ALL)02/95]
Tire Rotation
[SV24900(ALL)02/95]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different
jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear
evenly and last longer, rotate them at the mileage shown in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet which came with your
vehicle.
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Update:Tue Mar 19 08:16:43 1996

Servicing Your Windstar
337
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[SV32300(ALL)01/95]
Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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[SV32400(ALL)04/95]
The fluid type is stamped on the dipstick. Before adding any
fluid, be sure that the correct type will be used.
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[SV32500(ALL)05/95]
Add fluid in 1/2 pint (0.25 liter) increments through the filler
tube to bring the level to the correct area on the dipstick. If an
overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified
technician.
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[SV32600(ALL)01/93]
NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a
responsible manner. Follow your community's
standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out about recycling
automotive fluids.
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[SV32700(ALL)06/94]
NOTE: Always use Motorcraft MERCONHor equivalent
MERCONHautomatic transaxle fluid when you refill
your automatic transaxle fluid.
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[SV32800(ALL)02/95]
Brake Fluid
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[SV32900(ALL)05/90]
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level indicator in
the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on
the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is low.
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[SV33000(ALL)01/93]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up
brake fluid rapidly. However, expect the level of the brake fluid
to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the
brake pads wear.
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[SV33100(ALL)10/89]
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You can do this by
looking at the fluid level in the plastic reservoir on the master
cylinder. The fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark.
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[SV33200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
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388
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
G
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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392
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 314
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......144, 190
heated....................... 190
rearview...................... 188
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 191
Motorcraft parts.................... 364
O
Octane rating..................... 310
Odometer
description.................... 79,96
trip odometer..................... 80
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 316
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 361
Order forms, service information............ 198
Overdrive...................... 237
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 152
Parking brake
operation...................... 244
warning light................... 68,84
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 364
PCV valve, specifications................ 364
Power door locks................... 146
Power features
door locks..................... 146
lumbar support................... 170
mirrors....................... 189
seats........................ 169
windows...................... 160
Power steering
dipstick...................... 339
driving with power steering............. 240
fluid, checking and adding.............. 339
fluid, specifications................. 365
servicing...................... 240
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Update:Tue Mar 19 08:12:49 1996