1997 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

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[ER01600(ALL)01/96]4.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds,
then turn it to the OFF position.
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[ER01700(ALL)01/96]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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[ER01800(ALL)03/96]6.
Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle.
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Fuses and Maxi-Fuses
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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.
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050026-A
Fuse panel location
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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.
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Once you have determined which fuses to check, follow the
procedures underChecking and replacing fuses.
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NOTE: Fuse links should only be repaired by your dealer.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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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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[ER02700(ALL)01/96]1.
To remove the fuse panel cover, pull down on the fuse panel
cover handle.
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050027-A
Fuse puller tool location Ð fuse panel cover
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Roadside Emergencies
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[ER02900(ALL)01/96]2.
On the fuse panel, find the number of the fuse you want to
check.
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050112-B
Main fuse panel under instrument panel
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thirty-two pica
chart:0050110-FFile:10wners.ex
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Roadside Emergencies
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thirty-two pica
chart:0050111-EFile:10wners.ex
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The following chart indicates the colors and amperage ratings of
standard fuses.
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fourteen pica
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Engine Compartment Main Fuse Panel
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050039-B
Engine compartment main fuse panel located on driver's side of engine
compartment
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10-1/2 pica
art:0050114-C
Engine compartment main fuse and relay panel
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