1996 FORD WINDSTAR power steering fluid

Servicing Your Windstar
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[SV33900(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry.
This may cause the brakes to fail.
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[SV34100(ALL)02/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV34200(ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a
year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV34300(ALL)03/95]
To check the level of your power steering fluid:
[SV34400(ALL)02/95]1.
Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will reach the right temperature after at least five
minutes of idling or at least one mile (1 km) of driving.
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[SV34500(ALL)01/95]2.
While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and
forth several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is
installed at this time.
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[SV34600(ALL)03/93]3.
Then turn the engine off.
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[SV34700(ALL)01/93]4.
Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir.
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[SV34800(ALL)10/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050163-A
The power steering fluid cap
[SV34900(ALL)03/94]5.
If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid in small
amounts, continuously checking the level, until the fluid is
between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) lines on
the dipstick. Do not overfill.
[SV34950(ALL)10/93]6.
Make sure the cap is free of all dirt prior to re-installing to
prevent pump damage.
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[SV35000(ALL)06/94]
Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification
ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid,
E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F Automatic Transaxle
Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number
beginning with ª2Pº printed on the fluid container).
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[SV35100(ALL)03/95]
NOTE: If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your
vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid.
This can damage the power steering pump.
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[SV35200(ALL)01/93]
If you must check the power steering fluid when it is cold,
make sure that the fluid reaches at least the minimum (MIN)
mark. The reading will only be accurate if the fluid temperature
is approximately 70Ê to100ÊF (21Ê to 38ÊC).
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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
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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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