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Accessories
[AC00500(ALL)12/93]
Ford Accessories for Your Windstar
[AC00600(ALL)11/93]
Many accessories for your Windstar are available through your
local authorized dealer. These accessories have been designed to
meet your needs and are custom designed to complement the
style and aerodynamics of your vehicle. Some of the available
accessories are listed below.
*
[AC00700(ALL)01/93]
Safety, Comfort, and Convenience
*
[AC00800(ALL)06/93]
Comfort and Convenience
[AC00900(ALL)04/95]
Engine Block Heater (Standard in Canada)
Remote Keyless Entry
*
[AC01000(ALL)01/93]
Protection and Appearance Equipment
[AC01100(ALL)04/95]
Aero Running Boards
Molded Running Boards
Carpet Floor Mats
Cleaners, Waxes and Polishes
Front End Cover
Front End Mini Cover
Lubricants and Oils
Side Window Shields
Styled Wheel Protector Locks
Rear Air Deflector
Door Edge Guards
[AC01200(ALL)12/93]
Audio Equipment
[AC01300(ALL)12/93]
CD Changer
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A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 12
Accessory position on the ignition............. 91
Additives, engine oil.................. 276
Air bag supplemental restraint system......167±168, 188
and child safety seats............168, 187±188
description...................167, 169
disposal...................... 173
driver air bag..................167, 169
indicator light..................... 17
operation...................... 169
passenger air bag.................. 169
proper seating................... 168
service and information labels............ 169
tone generator................... 173
wearing safety belts................. 167
Air cleaner filter, location............... 273
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system............... 73
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 128
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)...... 29,90
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 282
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 211
see also Brake.................... 211
warning light..................... 12
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 254
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Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system) . . . 30, 36
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system)..... 30
Console, description.................. 121
Controls, mirrors................... 117
Coolant (see Engine coolant).............. 282
checking and adding................ 282
drain and flush................... 286
preparing for storage................ 328
proper solution................... 284
refill capacities................... 324
specifications..................283, 325
temperature gauge.................. 22
warnings...................... 282
Cupholder(s)...................... 90
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.)......... 332
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 339
D
Daytime running light system.............. 88
Defrost
rear window..................... 83
windshield...................... 71
Dipstick....................... 277
automatic transaxle fluid............... 289
engine oil..................... 277
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 268
Dispute Settlement Board............... 334
Doors........................ 108
door ajar warning light................ 17
lubricant specifications................ 325
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Engine
does not start.................... 235
fuel injected engine, starting............. 205
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 235
preparing to start.................. 205
service points.................... 273
storing your vehicle...............326±327
Engine block heater.................. 208
Engine coolant.................... 282
checking and adding................ 282
checking hoses................... 286
disposal..................278, 285, 290
drain and flush................... 286
preparing for storage................ 328
proper solution.............278, 284±285, 290
recovery reservoir................273, 282
specifications.................... 325
temperature gauge.................. 22
Engine coolant temperature gauge............ 22
Engine fan...................... 269
Engine oil...................... 276
changing oil and oil filter.............. 278
checking and adding................ 277
dipstick...................... 277
disposal..................278, 285, 290
engine oil pressure warning light............ 16
filter, specifications................. 323
refill capacities................... 324
specifications.................... 276
synthetic oil..................276±277
ªbreak-inº oils................... 4±5
viscosity....................276±277
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
low fuel....................... 20
low washer fluid................... 19
oil pressure...................... 16
safety belt...................... 12
theft system..................... 27
traction control system................ 25
turn signal indicator................ 17,93
Load limits
GAWR....................... 233
GVWR....................... 233
trailer towing..................224, 234
Lubricant specifications................ 325
Luggage rack..................... 229
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 254
tightening sequence................. 260
Lumbar support pad.................. 137
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see servicing)............... 269
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 305
Mirrors........................ 117
automatic dimming rearview mirror......... 107
dual electric remote control............. 118
side view mirrors (manual)............. 117
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 108
Motorcraft parts.................... 323
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Index
N
New vehicle break-in.................. 4
O
Odometer........................ 23
description...................... 23
trip odometer..................... 23
Oil filter....................... 278
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 276
Oil viscosity...................... 276
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 310
Overdrive....................... 218
Overseas offices.................... 337
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 128
Parking brake
operation...................... 214
warning light................. 11,18,143
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 323
PCV valve, specifications................ 323
Power door locks................... 112
Power features
door locks..................... 112
lumbar support................... 137
mirrors.....................117±118
seats........................ 136
windows...................... 113
Power steering
dipstick...................... 286
driving with power steering............. 215
fluid, checking and adding.............. 286
fluid, specifications................. 325
servicing...................... 215
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U
Used engine oil, disposal............278, 285, 290
V
Vanity mirror..................... 108
Variable interval wipers................. 95
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 333
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 223
understanding loading information.......... 233
Vehicle storage.................... 326
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 71
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 276
Visor (see Sunvisor).................. 108
W
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 88
safety belt...................... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 7
Warranties....................... 3
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 69
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 95
rear window reservoir................ 281
reservoir...................... 281
warning light..................... 19
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