2001 FORD WINDSTAR engine oil

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel cap
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure the circuit is functional. If
the light remains on or fails to
illuminate, have the system serviced
immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is
disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning
light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.
Air bag readiness
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash
or remains on, have the system
serviced immediately.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Engine oil pressure
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
and the engine is off. Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the
oil level and add oil if needed. Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance
and carechapter.
Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure the circuit is functional.
Also illuminates if the parking brake
is engaged. If the brake warning
lamp does not illuminate at these times, or remains on after releasing the
parking brake, seek service immediately.
ABS
!
BRAKE
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Liftgate ajar Warning returns
after the ignition
key is turned
from OFF to ON Low brake fluid level
Check tail lamps
Check headlamps
Check rear turn lamps
Check front turn lamps
Check cornering/side repeater lamps (if equipped)
Change oil soon
Oil change required
Check traction control (if equipped)
Check advancetrac (if equipped)
Low washer fluid
Check turn signal on reminder
DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver's door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side door is
not completely closed.
DRIVER'S REAR DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver's rear door
is not completely closed.
PASSENGER REAR DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side
rear door is not completely closed.
LIFTGATE AJAR.Displayed when the liftgate is not completely closed.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM.Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on
when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
LOW FUEL LEVEL.Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
CHECK TRANSMISSION.Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as
possible.
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED.Indicates the transmission is
overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when
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partially operable. If this warning stays on while the engine is running,
contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further
information, refer toAdvanceTracystability enhancement systemin
theDrivingchapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED.Displayed when the
engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between
5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil
life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be
displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 8 000 km (5 000 miles) or 180 days] perform the
following:
1. Press the SETUP control to
access the System Check function.
2. Press and release the RESET
control to display ªOIL LIFE XX%
HOLD RESET NEW''.
3. Press and hold the RESET
control for 2 seconds to display ªIF
NEW OIL HOLD RESET''.
4. Press and hold the RESET
control to display OIL LIFE SET TO
100%. Your oil life is now reset.
To reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life %:
1. Press the SETUP control to
access the System Check function.
%
%
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
16 10A Cluster
17 20A Cigar Lighter/Powerpoint, Datalink
Connector
18 15A LH Quarter Window Motor, RH Quarter
Window Motor, RH Window Switch
Backlighting, RH Lock Switch Backlighting,
Master Control Switch (LH) Backlighting,
Radio, Video Cassette Player, Liquid Crystal
Display, Front Electronic Module
19 10A Starter Interrupt Relay (coil)
20 Ð Not Used
21 Ð Not Used
22 10A LH Heated Mirror, RH Heated Mirror
23 20A Body Powerpoint, Auxiliary Blower Relay
#1 and #2 Coils
24 Ð Not Used
25 10A Radio (Anti-theft)
26 10A Airbag Module, Passenger airbag
deactivated indicator, Passenger Seat
Weight Pressure sensor ECU
27 Ð Not Used
28 10A Cluster
29 Ð Not Used
Relay 1 Ð Switched System Power Relay #4
Relay 2 Ð Accessory Delay Relay
Relay 3 Ð Front Blower Motor Relay
Relay 4 Ð Switched System Power Relay #3
Relay 5 Ð Rear Defrost Relay
Relay 6 Ð Auxiliary Blower Motor Relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
7 25A* Rear Wiper Motor, Rear Washer Pump, Rear
Wiper Relay (coil)
8 Ð Not Used
9 15A* Right Headlamp (Low and High Beam)
10 15A* Right Front Park Lamp, Right Front Turn
Lamp, Right Front Cornering Lamp, Right
Front Auxiliary Driving Lamp
11 15A* Left Front Park Lamp, Left Front Turn
Lamp, Left Front Cornering Lamp, Left
Front, Auxiliary Driving Lamp
12 15A* Left Headlamp (Low and High Beam)
13 10A* Alternator Field Sense
14 10A* Front Electronic Module (LH Door Lock
Motor)
15 20A* T/T park Lamps
16 20A* T/T Turn Lamps
17 Ð Not Used
18 Ð Not Used
19 15A* AX4S Transaxle, Vapor Management Valve,
A/C Clutch Relay Coil, EGR Control
Solenoid, Engine Fuel Control HO2S #11
Sensor, Engine Fuel Control HO2S #21
Sensor, Catalyst Monitor HO2S #12 Sensor,
Catalyst Monitor HO2S #22 Sensor,
Canister Vent Solenoid, Intake Manifold
Runner Control
20 15A* Ignition Coil, Intake Air Control Valve, Fuel
Injectors #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, Mass Air
Flow Sensor, Fuel Pump Relay Coil, Intake
Manifold Runner Control, HI-Speed Cooling
Fan Relay Coil, LO-Speed Cooling Fan
Relay Coil, Powertrain Control Module,
Passive Anti-Theft Receiver
21 Ð Not Used
22 Ð Not Used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
23 Ð Not Used
24 Ð Not Used
101 40A** ABS Module or IVD Module
102 40A** ABS Module or IVD Module
103 40A** SSP4 Relay, SSP4 Relay (coil)
104 30A** LH Power Seat Motors (if equipped), LH
Power Lumbar Motor (if equipped), Driver
Seat Memory Module (if equipped)
105 30A** Starter Motor Solenoid, Ignition Switch
106 30A** Delayed Accessory Relay, Delayed
Accessory Relay (coil), Front Electronic
Module, RHF Window Motor
107 50A** RH/LH Engine Cooling Fan Motors, Cooling
Fan Dropping Resistor
108 Ð Not Used
109 30A** Heated Seat Modules (RH/LH)
110 50A** RH Power Sliding Door Module
111 40A** Fuse Junction Box
112 30A** Trailer Tow, Electric Brake Controller
113 30A** Front Electronic Module (LH Window
Motor)
114 40A** SSP3 Relay, SSP3 Relay (coil)
115 50A** Fuse Junction Box Bus #2
116 30A** Heated Backlight Relay
117 40A** Auxiliary Blower Relay (coil), Auxiliary
Blower Motor
118 50A** LH Power Sliding Door Module
119 30A** Fuse Junction Box Bus #1
120 40A** Front Blower Relay (coil), Front Blower
Motor
121 20A** Ignition Switch, Rear Defrost Relay (coil)
122 40A** RH Power Seat Motors, RH Power Lumbar
Motor
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
3.8L OHV V6 engine
1. Brake fluid reservoir
2. Air filter assembly
3. Power distribution box
4. Battery
5. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Engine coolant reservoir
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
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