2001 FORD WINDSTAR check engine light

²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant Specifications.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of L/100 km (MPG)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
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²Use only the specified fuel listed.
²Avoid running out of fuel.
²Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
²Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed
according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance
guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the ªCheck Engineº light, charging system warning light
or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is
not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult your ªWarranty Guideº for complete emission warranty
information.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning Lights and
Chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights frequently:
²Headlamps
²Turn signals
²Cornering lamps (if equipped)
²Auxiliary parking lamps (if equipped)
²High-mount brakelamp
²Tail lamps
²Brakelamps
²Backup lamps
²License plate lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be replaced immediately. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................86
AdvanceTrac ..............................170
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........144±145, 149
and child safety seats ............146
description ......................145, 149
disposal ....................................151
driver air bag ..................147, 150
indicator light ...................10, 147
operation .........................147, 150
passenger air bag ...........147, 150
side air bag ..............................149
Air cleaner filter .......................257
Air conditioning ..........................29
Air filter, cabin ..........................224
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................215
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................167±168
Anti-theft system ......................112
arming the system ..................112
disarming a
triggered system .....................113
warning light ...............................9
Audio system (see Radio) ...39, 63
Automatic transaxle .................173
driving with .............................175
fluid, adding ............................222
fluid, checking ........................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............258
fluid, specification ..................261
Auxiliary power point ...............116
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........259B
Battery .......................................227
acid, treating emergencies .....227
charging system warning light ..8
jumping a disabled battery ....202
maintenance-free ....................227
replacement, specifications ...257
servicing ..................................227
Belt minder ...............................140
Brakes ........................................167
anti-lock ...........................167±168
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........10, 168
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....214
fluid, refill capacities ..............258
fluid, specifications .........259, 261
lubricant specifications ..259, 261
parking ....................................168
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............78
shift interlock ..........................173
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....258
Cargo net ...................................118
Certification Label ....................262
Child safety restraints ..............152
child safety belts ....................152
Child safety seats ......................153
in front seat ............................154
in rear seat ......................154, 156
LATCH .....................................161
tether anchorage hardware ...157
Cleaning your vehicle ...............252
engine compartment ..............254
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exterior ............................252±253
exterior lamps .........................254
instrument cluster lens ..........255
instrument panel ....................255
interior .............................255±257
mirrors .....................................254
plastic parts ............................253
safety belts ..............................256
washing ....................................252
waxing .....................................253
wheels ......................................253
windows ..................................256
wiper blades ............................254
woodtone trim ........................256
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............29
Clock ..........................42, 50, 59, 73
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................24
Console ......................................101
overhead ....................................96
Controls
power seat ...............................120
Coolant
checking and adding ..............215
refill capacities ................220, 258
specifications ..................259, 261
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................79
Cupholder(s) .............................123
Customer Assistance ................185
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................272
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................264
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............271
Getting roadside assistance ...185Getting the
service you need ....................264
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................275
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................267
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............270
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................27
Defrost
rear window ..............................38
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................222
engine oil .................................211
Doors
door ajar warning .....................13
lubricant specifications ..........259
power sliding ............................98
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................178
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................202
Emission control system ..........243
Engine ........................................261
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................11
cleaning ...................................254
coolant .....................................215
idle speed control ...................227
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lubrication
specifications ..................259, 261
refill capacities ........................258
service points ..........................210
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................165
Engine oil ..................................211
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................211
checking and adding ..............211
dipstick ....................................211
filter, specifications ........213, 257
recommendations ...................213
refill capacities ........................258
specifications ..................259, 261
Exhaust fumes ..........................166
F
Floor mats .................................101
Fluid capacities .........................258
Fuel ............................................236
calculating
fuel economy ....................25, 240
cap .....................................12, 238
capacity ...................................258
choosing the right fuel ...........238
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................243
detergent in fuel .....................240
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................236, 238, 240
filter, specifications ........240, 257
fuel pump shut-off switch .....186
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........240
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...................239, 261
quality ......................................239
running out of fuel .................240safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................236
Fuses ..................................187±188
G
Garage door opener ..............90, 97
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 238
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................240
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................15
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....178
calculating ...............................180
definition .................................178
driving with a heavy load ......178
location ....................................178
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............178
calculating .......................178, 180
definition .................................178
driving with a heavy load ......178
location ....................................178
H
Hazard flashers .........................186
Head restraints .................119, 122
Headlamps ...................................27
aiming ..............................250±251
autolamp system .......................29
bulb specifications ..................250
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daytime running lights .............27
flash to pass ..............................28
high beam ...........................10, 27
replacing bulbs .......................246
turning on and off ....................27
warning chime ..........................14
Heating ........................................29
heater only system ...................29
rear seat controls .....................37
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ......90, 92±94
Hood ..........................................209
I
Ignition .................................79, 261
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................153
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................245
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................255
cluster ..................................8, 255
lighting up panel and interior .28
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................196
positioning ...............................196
storage .....................................196
Jump-starting your vehicle ......202
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................110
locking and unlocking doors ..112programming entry code .......111
Keys ...................................113±115
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition ...........79
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................29
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................250
cargo lamps ...............................28
daytime running light ...............27
headlamps .................................27
headlamps, flash to pass ..........28
instrument panel, dimming .....28
interior lamps .....................95±97
replacing bulbs ...............245±249
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................82
Liftgate ..............................117±118
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 168
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ..........................................10
charging system ..........................8
check engine .............................11
door ajar ....................................13
fuel cap light .............................12
fuel reset ...................................13
high beam ...........................10, 13
low fuel ........................................8
low washer fluid .......................13
oil pressure ...............................10
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................9
traction control active ................8
traction control off .....................9
turn signal indicator ...................9
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