1997 FORD WINDSTAR coolant

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[IS10700(ALL)12/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050235-A
Fuel gauge Ð base cluster
[IS10800(ALL)12/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050126-C
The engine coolant temperature and fuel gauge
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Instrumentation
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[IS11400(ALL)07/96]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[IS11500(ALL)02/96]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or
mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate.
[IS11600(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050236-A
Engine coolant temperature gauge Ð base cluster
[IS11700(ALL)01/96]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the NORMAL
band as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the
pointer to fluctuate within the normal band under normal
driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions such as
heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, the
pointer may indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. This is
also acceptable.
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[IS11800(ALL)04/96]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the
NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and continued
operation may cause engine damage.
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[IS11900(ALL)07/96]
If your engine overheats:
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[IS12000(ALL)07/96]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[IS12100(ALL)07/96]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[IS12200(ALL)07/96]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
[IS12300(ALL)07/96]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine in this Owner
Guide. Seeengine coolantin the index. If you do not follow
these instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[IS12400(ALL)07/96]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced.
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[IS13600(ALL)07/96]
Speedometer
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[IS13700(ALL)03/96]
The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per
hour your vehicle is moving.
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[IS14200(ALL)07/96]
Odometer
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[IS14300(ALL)01/96]
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
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[IS14700(ALL)01/96]
Trip Odometer
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[IS14800(ALL)05/96]
The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips.
Before each trip, set the trip odometer to zero by pushing the
reset control.
[IS14900(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050155-C
The speedometer, odometer and trip odometer
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Instrumentation
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[IS15559(ALL)07/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0050156-B
The fuel gauge
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[IS15561(ALL)07/96]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
[IS15563(ALL)07/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0050175-B
Engine coolant temperature gauge
[IS15565(ALL)07/96]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine's coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or
mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. The gauge is
identified by a thermometer symbol, an ªHº (hot), and a ªCº
(cold). The ªNORMº indicates the normal operating range. The
bars will move into the normal operating range as the engine
coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the bars to fluctuate
within the normal operating range under normal driving
conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as heavy stop
and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, the gauge may
indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. This is also
acceptable.
[IS15567(ALL)07/96]
If, under any circumstances, the bars move above the NORMAL
band, the temperature symbol will flash and a chime will sound
to alert the driver that the engine coolant is overheating and
continued operation may cause engine damage.
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[IS15569(ALL)07/96]
If your engine overheats:
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[IS15571(ALL)07/96]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[IS15573(ALL)07/96]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[IS15575(ALL)07/96]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
[IS15577(ALL)07/96]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine in this Owner
Guide. Seeengine coolantin the index. If you do not follow
these instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[IS15579(ALL)07/96]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced.
[IS15581(ALL)07/96]
If the temperature gauge displays only the top two and bottom
two bars, the temperature indication system is indicating that it
requires servicing. Take the vehicle to a dealership for service as
soon as possible.
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[IS15583(ALL)07/96]
Speedometer
[IS15585(ALL)07/96]
The electronic speedometer in the left center of the cluster has
two displays that indicate how fast your vehicle is moving in
miles or kilometers per hour. Press the fuel computer E/M
(English/Metric) button to switch between MPH and km/h. The
main digital speedometer indicates speed up to 120 MPH
(199 km/h). The secondary bar graph speedometer indicates
approximate speed up to 120 MPH in steps of 4 MPH
(180 km/h in steps of 6 km/h). The bar graph speedometer
shows your approximate speed relative to the full scale, and it
gives you a visual indication of how fast your speed is changing
when you accelerate or decelerate.
[IS15587(ALL)07/96]
Your vehicle may not actually be able to travel at the maximum
speeds indicated by the speedometer due to a speed limiter in
the Electronic Engine Control module. The purpose of the
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InV(DEFROST), most of the air is directed through the
defrosters and onto the windshield. A small amount is diverted
to the floor.
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[CF03200(ALL)01/96]
Heater Controls (Heater-Only Vehicles)
[CF03300(ALL)01/96]
The fan speed, temperature, and function controls are essentially
the same as the A/C controls described previously with the
exception that the control assembly has no function settings for
MAX A/C and A/C and no A/C compressor operation is
provided in any of the function settings. An illustration of the
control for a heater-only system follows.
[CF03400(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0050238-C
Climate control panel Ð Heater-Only System
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[CF03500(ALL)04/96]
Turning On the Heat
[CF03600(ALL)01/96]
Heat will not be available until the engine has been running for
sufficient time as indicated by the engine coolant temperature
gauge.
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[CF03700(ALL)01/96]
To heat the inside of your vehicle:
[CF03800(ALL)01/96]1.
Turn the Function Selector Knob toR(FLOOR). Outside
air is drawn in and directed into the passenger compartment
through the floor outlets. Small quantities of air are also
directed to the defrost and side window demist outlets.
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Understanding Loading Information
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[GF09000(ALL)01/96]
There are five terms that are used to describe a vehicle's ability
to carry a load:
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[GF09100(ALL)01/96]
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Base Curb Weight
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[GF09200(ALL)01/96]
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Payload
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[GF09300(ALL)01/96]
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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
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[GF09400(ALL)01/96]
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
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[GF09500(ALL)01/96]
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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[GF09600(ALL)01/96]
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[GF09700(ALL)01/96]
Base Curb Weight
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[GF09800(ALL)01/96]
The base curb weight is the weight of the vehicle including fuel,
coolants, lubricants, emergency tools and spare wheel and tire.
It also includes any equipment that is standard. It does not
include passengers, cargo or optional equipment installed by
factory, dealer, aftermarket supplier or customer.
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[GF09900(ALL)01/96]
Payload
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[GF10000(ALL)01/96]
Maximum payload is the combined, maximum allowable weight
of cargo, occupants and optional equipment that the vehicle is
designed to carry. It is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus
the base curb weight.
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[GF10100(ALL)01/96]
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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[GF10200(ALL)01/96]
The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the total weight of the
passengers, cargo and all equipment.
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[GF10300(ALL)01/96]
It is important to remember that GVW is not a limit or a
specification, but actual weight. If an owner loads up the vehicle
and weighs it, that's the GVW at that moment. If the owner
adds on more of a load and weighs it again, that becomes the
GVW.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC09500(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050025-B
Engine coolant recovery reservoir fill location
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[MC09600(ALL)05/96
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Use Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid or an equivalent
engine coolant that meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Do
not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze and do not use engine
coolant mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. If you do
not use the proper coolant, the aluminum radiator on your
vehicle will corrode.
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[MC09700(ALL)05/96]
Whenever you remove the radiator cap, make sure that you also
check the condition of the radiator cap rubber seals. Make sure
they are clean and free of any dirt. Rinse off with water, if
necessary. When you replace the radiator cap, make sure the
radiator filler neck seats are clean. Also check that the overflow
hose is not kinked or turned in such a way that prevents an
easy flow.
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Update:Mon Jul 8 14:29:32 1996