1998 FORD WINDSTAR bulb

Instrumentation
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[IS01300(ALL)01/96]
The Mechanical Cluster
[IS01400(ALL)12/95]
The following warning lights and gauges are on the Mechanical
Cluster. All of these indicators alert you to the status of vehicle
systems or possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the
lights listed are optional. The following section explains each of
the indicators.
[IS02100(ALL)12/95]
Warning and Indicator Lights
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[IS02200(ALL)03/96]
Brake System Light
[IS02300(ALL)07/96]
The warning light for the brakes indicates two things Ð that
either the parking brake is on or not fully released, or that the
brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid to the reservoir as defined under
the procedure in ªMaintenance and Care.º
[IS02400(ALL)08/96]
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The brake system light
[IS02500(ALL)07/96]
The BRAKE light normally comes on when you turn the
ignition key to the ON or START position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on or comes on
when the engine is running and after you have released the
parking brake fully, check the brake fluid.
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[IS02600(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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Instrumentation
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[IS07000(ALL)01/96]
Door Ajar Warning Light
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[IS07100(ALL)01/96]
If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
[IS07200(ALL)12/95]
If the light illuminates, safely stop the vehicle and check and
close all doors until the light turns off.
[IS07300(ALL)12/95]
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The door ajar warning light
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[IS07400(ALL)05/96]
Air Bag Readiness Light
[IS07500(ALL)12/95]
This light indicates that the Air Bag system is not functional
and needs to be serviced. The light illuminates for
approximately six seconds when the ignition is turned to the
ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the
light fails to illuminate, flashes continuously, or remains on,
have the air bag system serviced as soon as possible.
[IS07600(ALL)08/96]
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The air bag readiness light
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[IS07700(ALL)03/96]
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
[IS07800(ALL)07/96]
See ªTurn Signalsº in theControls and Featureschapter of this
Owner Guide.
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[CF11600(ALL)03/96]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
[CF11700(ALL)01/96]
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To turn the fog lamps on, push the switch. An indicator light
will glow when the lamps are on.
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[CF11800(ALL)03/96]
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To turn off, push the switch again.
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[CF11900(ALL)03/96]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
[CF12000(ALL)01/96]
The ªheadlamps onº alert chime acts as an indicator that you
have left the headlamps or parking lights on. This continuous
chime will activate when the following conditions are present:
[CF12100(ALL)01/96]
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The headlamp and/or parking lamps are on
[CF12200(ALL)01/96]
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There is no key in the ignition
[CF12300(ALL)01/96]
n
The driver's door is ajar (open)
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[CF12400(ALL)01/96]
Daytime Running Light (DRL) System (Canadian
vehicles only)
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[CF12500(ALL)01/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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[CF12600(ALL)01/96]
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the vehicle is ªrunningº
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[CF12700(ALL)02/96]
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the vehicle has a fully released parking brake
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[CF12800(ALL)01/96]
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the headlamp system is in the OFF position
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Trailer brakes
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[GF14000(ALL)01/96]
Separate trailer brakes are required on most trailers weighing
over 1,500 lbs. (680 kg).
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[GF14100(ALL)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and your chances of having
a collision greatly increase.
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[GF14200(ALL)01/96]
Trailer Lamps
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[GF14300(ALL)01/96]
Make sure your trailer lamps conform to federal and local
regulations.
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[GF14400(ALL)01/96]
Class I Trailer Tow electrical wiring provides two circuits (right
hand and left hand) to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each
stop/turn circuit will operate one combination stop/turn light
bulb (# 1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357) on the trailer. Never add more
than one trailer light bulb to one circuit.
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[GF14500(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a
fire.
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[GF14600(ALL)05/96]
Driving While You Tow
[GF14700(ALL)09/96]
Be especially careful when driving while you tow a trailer.
Never drive faster than 45 mph (72 km/h) when you tow in
hilly country on hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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[GF14800(ALL)01/96]
If you use the speed control while you are towing on very long,
steep grades, the speed control may shut off automatically.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC34100(ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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[MC34200(ALL)01/96]
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams
on
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[MC34300(ALL)01/96]
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the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
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[MC34400(ALL)01/96]
n
the headlamp beams are not pointed slightly down and to
the right
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Replacing the Headlamp Bulb
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[MC34600(ALL)03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs. When the
lamp burns out, simply replace the bulb, rather than the whole
lamp.
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[MC34700(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out
of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic
base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand
could cause the bulb to break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
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[MC34800(ALL)01/96]
Do not remove the burned out bulb unless you can immediately
replace it with a new one. If a bulb is removed for an extended
period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp and affect
its performance.
[MC34900(ALL)04/96]
To remove the headlamp bulb:
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[MC35000(ALL)01/96]1.
Make sure that the engine is off and the headlamp switch on
the instrument panel is in the OFF position.
[MC35100(ALL)01/96]2.
Lift the hood and locate the headlamp bulb installed in the
rear of the headlamp. Remove the electrical connector from
the bulb by pulling the connector away from the bulb
assembly.
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[MC35200(ALL)01/96]
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Headlamp bulb removal
[MC35300(ALL)01/96]3.
Squeeze the bulb retaining clip toward the bulb until it
releases.Keep the clip.You must use it again to hold the
new bulb in place.
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[MC35400(ALL)01/96]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[MC35500(ALL)01/96]5.
Do not touch the bulb with your skin or you could shatter
the bulb. Always grasp the bulb assembly from the plastic
base.
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[MC35600(ALL)01/96]6.
Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC35700(ALL)01/96]
To install a bulb:
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[MC35800(ALL)01/96]1.
With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base facing upward,
insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may
need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in
the plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the
plastic base contacts the rear of the socket. Do not touch the
glass with your fingers.
[MC35900(ALL)01/96]2.
Snap the retaining clip over the plastic base.
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[MC36000(ALL)01/96]3.
Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into place.
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[MC36100(ALL)01/96]4.
Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed bulbs, you should not need to align it again.
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Replacing the Taillamp Bulbs
[MC36300(ALL)01/96]
To remove a bulb:
[MC36400(ALL)01/96]1.
Open the liftgate.
[MC36500(ALL)01/96]2.
Remove two screws along top edge of taillamp lens.
[MC36600(ALL)01/96]3.
Grasp lens with fingers at point B and pull side of lens out
until snap attachment releases.
[MC36700(ALL)01/96]
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Taillamp lens removal
[MC36800(ALL)01/96]4.
Grasp lens along liftgate opening edge and pull straight
rearward until snap attachment releases.
[MC36900(ALL)01/96]5.
Remove bulb and socket by twisting to unlock and pulling
straight out.
[MC37000(ALL)01/96]6.
Remove bulb from socket by pulling straight out from
socket.
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