1997 FORD WINDSTAR fuses

Roadside Emergencies
249
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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.
[ER02100(ALL)01/96]
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.
[ER02800(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050027-A
Fuse puller tool location Ð fuse panel cover
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Roadside Emergencies
255
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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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Index
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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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Fuel and distance computer (continued)
to empty indicator.................. 35
trip distance..................... 34
Fuel cap, replacing.................. 311
Fuel filter, specifications................ 333
Fuel gauge..................... 19,28
Fuse panels
engine compartment................. 256
instrument panel.................. 250
Fuses
charts....................... 252
checking and replacing............... 250
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........312, 316
Gasohol....................... 314
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 29
fuel gauge...................... 28
odometer....................... 31
speedometer..................... 30
tachometer...................... 32
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 21
fuel gauge...................... 19
odometer....................... 22
speedometer..................... 22
tachometer...................... 23
trip odometer..................... 22
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 236
definition....................235, 245
driving with a heavy load.............. 245
location...................... 235
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 228
column-mounted.................. 228
locking the gearshift................. 100
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