1997 FORD WINDSTAR brake

Maintenance and Care
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[MC28400(ALL)01/96]
Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) Fuel Economy Estimates
[MC28500(ALL)01/96]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests
under simulated road conditions and therefore are estimates
which may not reflect the actual conditions you experience. The
tests also do not exactly duplicate your personal style of
driving, including all your stops, starts, and lane changes. Other
factors that may affect fuel economy include using the air
conditioning, driving speed, vehicle load and tire inflation
pressure. The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee
that you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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[MC28600(ALL)01/96
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Improving Fuel Economy
[MC28700(ALL)01/96]
You can improve the fuel economy for your vehicle in three
ways:
[MC28800(ALL)07/96]1.
Maintain your vehicle effectively. A well-tuned, properly
maintained vehicle gives you better fuel economy. Follow the
schedules for maintaining your vehicle that are in the
Maintenance Schedulebooklet.
[MC28900(ALL)04/96]2.
Drive your vehicle efficiently. Change your driving habits to
conserve fuel:
[MC29000(ALL)04/96]
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Do not drive with your foot on the brake.
[MC29100(ALL)04/96]
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Watch traffic so that you do not have to stop suddenly.
[MC29200(ALL)01/96]
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Do not accelerate suddenly. Drive at a steady speed
whenever you can.
[MC29300(ALL)04/96]
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Do not let the engine idle for a long time.
[MC29400(ALL)01/96]
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Do not carry loads that are too heavy. To find out the limits
for the loads that your vehicle can carry, seeDriving with a
heavy loadin the Index.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC31700(ALL)03/96
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC31800(ALL)07/96]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies that additional mixed city and highway driving is
required to complete the check of the OBD II system.
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[MC31825(ALL)07/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below:
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[MC32000(ALL)07/96]
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At least twenty minutes driving in stop and go, city type
traffic with at least four idle periods.
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[MC32100(ALL)07/96]
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At least ten minutes of driving on an expressway or
highway.
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[MC32200(ALL)07/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and at operating temperature. Once started, the
vehicle must not be turned off during these driving modes.
[MC33200(ALL)01/96]
Lights
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[MC33300(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[MC33400(ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC33500(ALL)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC33600(ALL)01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC33700(ALL)01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC33800(ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC33900(ALL)05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC34000(ALL)01/96]
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fog lamps
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[CS03200(ALL)01/96]
Cooling system
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[CS03300(ALL)01/96]
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Protect your vehicle against freezing temperatures.
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[CS03400(ALL)01/96]
Battery
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[CS03500(ALL)01/96]
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Check and recharge the battery as necessary.
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[CS03600(ALL)01/96]
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Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of
grease.
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[CS03700(ALL)01/96]
Brakes
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[CS03800(ALL)01/96]
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Make sure the brakes and parking brake are fully released.
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[CS03900(ALL)01/96]
Tires
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[CS04000(ALL)01/96]
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Maintain recommended air pressure.
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[CS04100(ALL)01/96]
Miscellaneous
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[CS04200(ALL)01/96]
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under
the vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.
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[CS04300(ALL)01/96]
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Lubricate working parts to prevent corrosion.
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Index
367
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 12
Accessory position on the ignition............ 100
Additives, engine oil.................. 286
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats..............181, 200
description...................180, 182
disposal...................... 186
driver air bag..................180, 182
indicator light..................... 17
operation...................... 182
passenger air bag.................. 182
proper seating................... 181
service and information labels............ 182
tone generator................... 186
wearing safety belts................. 180
Air cleaner filter, location............... 283
Air conditioning, manual heating and
air conditioning system.............. 83
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 141
Alcohol, in fuel.................... 314
Aluminum wheels................... 265
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)...... 41,99
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 292
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 223
noise........................ 223
see also Brake.................... 223
warning light..................... 12
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 266
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 145
description..................... 144
disarming an untriggered system........... 146
disarming a triggered system............. 146
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Index
Brake fluid...................... 289
brake warning light.................. 11
checking and adding................ 289
description..................... 289
specifications..................289, 335
Brakelamp, bulb replacement.............. 324
Brakes
adjustment..................... 223
anti-lock...................... 223
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 12
applying the brakes................. 225
brake warning light.................. 11
fluid, checking and adding.............. 289
fluid, refill capacities................ 289
fluid, specifications...............289, 335
front disc...................... 223
if brakes do not grip well.............. 225
lubricant specifications................ 335
master cylinder................... 289
new brake linings................... 4
noise......................223, 225
parking...................... 226
power braking................... 223
servicing....................225, 289
stopping distances................225, 242
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
Brake-shift interlock.................. 229
Break-in period..................... 4
Brights (high beams)................... 18
Built-in child seat, operation.............. 188
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 322
specifications.................... 328
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Index
E
Electrical system
fuses........................ 250
operating when the engine is off........... 100
relays....................... 258
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)........... 71
Electronic sound system
antenna....................... 99
tuning the radio................ 43,54,72
warranty and service information............ 80
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)........... 71
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system).... 71
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 341
battery acid spills................273, 302
fuel........................ 314
jump-starting.................... 272
towing....................... 278
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 226
Emission control system................ 318
catalytic converter.................. 318
emissions warranty.............. 3,318, 320
Engine
check engine warning light............... 13
does not start.................... 247
fuel injected engine, starting............. 217
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 247
preparing to start.................. 217
service points.................... 283
storing your vehicle................. 336
Engine block heater.................. 220
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Index
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 143
locking and unlocking doors............. 138
programming entry code............... 137
Keys
positions of the ignition............... 100
removing key from the ignition............ 101
stuck in lock position................ 101
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Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 115
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 328
daytime running light system............. 97
dome lamps.................... 117
flashing the lamps.................. 103
fog lamps...................... 96
hazard flashers................... 108
headlamps...................... 95
high beams..................... 103
illuminated entry system............... 143
illuminated mirrors................. 120
instrument panel, dimming............... 98
interior lamps..................... 98
map lamps..................... 117
trailer....................... 238
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 102
Lap belts....................... 178
Liftgate........................ 132
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 17
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 12
anti-theft....................... 39
brake........................ 11
charging system.................... 15
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
check engine..................... 13
door ajar....................... 16
hazard warning light............... 27,108
high beam...................... 18
low fuel....................... 19
low washer fluid................. 18,26
oil pressure.................... 15,25
safety belt...................... 12
service engine soon.................. 13
speed control.................... 114
theft system..................... 39
traction control system................ 37
turn signal indicator................ 17,102
Load limits
GAWR....................... 245
GVWR....................... 245
trailer towing..................236, 246
Lubricant specifications................ 335
Luggage rack..................... 241
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 266
tightening sequence................. 271
Lumbar support pad.................. 149
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 279
Master cylinder, brakes................ 289
Methanol in fuel................... 314
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 316
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror.......118, 122
dual electric remote control............. 130
heated....................... 131
rearview...................... 129
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