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Ford Windstar 1997 Owner's Manual

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Introduction

At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication to learning what you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard by which others are judged.
Our Guiding Principles
■ Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the quality of our
products and services must be our number one priority.
■ You are the focus of everything we do. Our work must be
done with you in mind, providing better products and services than our competition.
■ Continuous improvement is essential to our success. We
must strive for excellence in everything we do: in our products — in their safety and value — and in our services, our human relations, our competitiveness, and our profitability.
■ Employee involvement is our way of life. We are a team.
We must treat one another with trust and respect.
■ Dealers and suppliers are our partners. We must maintain
mutually beneficial relationships with dealers, suppliers, and our other business associates.
■ Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct worldwide
must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and commands respect for its integrity and for its positive contributions to society.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This guide has information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the options available to you. If you do not know which information applies to your vehicle, talk to your dealer.
This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved for printing. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.
NOTES and WARNINGS
NOTES give you additional information about the subject matter you are referencing.
WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your passengers or other people. Please read all WARNINGS carefully.
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Finding Information in This Guide
After you have read this guide once, you will probably return to it when you have a specific question or need additional information. To help you find specific information quickly, you can use the Quick Index or the Index.
The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each item which indicates where detailed information can be found.
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Introduction
To use the Index, turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think of other related words and look them up. We have designed the Index so that you can find information under a technical term.
Canadian Owners — French Version
French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.
The Maintenance Schedule booklet lists the services that are most important for keeping your vehicle in good condition. A record log is also provided to help you keep track of all services performed.
Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties: Basic
Vehicle Warranty, Extended Warranties on certain parts, and Emissions Warranties.
Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to find out about your vehicle’s warranties and your basic rights and responsibilities.
If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you can get a new one free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page of this Owner’s Guide.
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Ford Extended Service Plan
If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your vehicle. This optional contract provides service protection for a longer period of time than the basic warranty that comes with your vehicle.
You do not have to buy this option when you buy your vehicle. However, your option to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. See your dealer for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan.
If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of purchase, you may still be eligible. See your dealer for the details.
Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to how you drive your vehicle.
■ Avoid sudden stops. Because your vehicle has new brake
linings, you should take these steps: — Watch traffic carefully so that you can anticipate when to
stop. — Begin braking well in advance. — Apply the brakes gradually. The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles
(160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.
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Introduction
■ Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper torque
specifications at 500 miles/800 km of new vehicle operation. Proper torque specifications are provided in this guide. Also retighten to proper torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km after any wheel change or any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened.
■ Use only the type of engine oil that Ford recommends. See
Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Do not use special “break-in” oils.
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to promote durability.
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Instrumentation

The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided into several different sections. The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are described in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles.
Your vehicle has one of the following clusters:
■ Mechanical Cluster
■ Mechanical Cluster with a tachometer
■ Electronic Cluster
If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the following pages.
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The instrument panel
Mechanical Cluster
Instrumentation
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The mechanical cluster with tachometer
Instrumentation
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.
Brake System Light
The warning light for the brakes indicates two things — 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 “Maintenance and Care.”
The brake system light
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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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
To check the anti-lock brake warning light, turn the ignition key to the ON position. The ABS warning light should glow momentarily.
NOTE: If it does not glow at all or stays on for a long time,
have your vehicle’s electrical system checked immediately.
The anti-lock brake warning light
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If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal brake function remains operational.
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your safety belt. The following conditions will take place:
■ If the driver does not fasten the safety belt before the
ignition is turned to ON, the chime will sound for four (4) to eight (8) seconds and the light will illuminate for one (1) to two (2) minutes, or until the safety belt is fastened.
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Instrumentation
■ If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is
turned to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will not illuminate.
■ If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and the chime turn off.
The safety belt warning light
Check Engine Warning Light
This light illuminates when the engine’s Emission Control System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is off.
The check engine warning light
Modifications or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to powertrain control system wires or components.
The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON, but it should turn off when the engine starts. If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to ON or if it
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comes on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem with one of the vehicle’s emission control systems. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in.
If the light turns on and off at one (1) second intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine is misfiring. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in.
If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself.
An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. A warm up cycle consists of engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature.
On the fourth engine start up, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off as soon as the engine begins to crank. It is not necessary to have the engine serviced.
Under certain conditions, the Service Engine Soon Light may come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. If the Service Engine Soon Light comes on and you suspect that the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the engine. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is properly seated.
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Instrumentation
After completing the three consecutive warm up cycles and on the fourth engine start up, the Service Engine Soon Warning Light should turn off. If the light does not go off after the fourth engine re-start, have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
Charging System Light
This light indicates that your battery is not being charged. The light illuminates briefly during the display self-test every time you turn your ignition key to the ON position. The light will go off when the key is turned to the START position. The light should stay off when the self-test is done if the engine is running and the alternator is charging.
If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
The charging system light
Oil Pressure Light
The oil pressure light
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This light indicates the engine’s oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your engine’s oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light should come on every time your ignition key is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine starts. If the light stays on or turns on while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage.
If you lose engine oil pressure:
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
Engine Oil” in the Maintenance and Care chapter of this Owner Guide.) If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground.
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the light is on regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for further service.
Door Ajar Warning Light
If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
If the light illuminates, safely stop the vehicle and check and close all doors until the light turns off.
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Instrumentation
The door ajar warning light
Air Bag Readiness Light
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.
The air bag readiness light
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
See “Turn Signals” in the Controls and Features chapter of this Owner Guide.
The turn signal indicator lights
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If one or both of your turn signal indicators does not light up or remains on continuously when you signal a turn, have the turn signaling system serviced as soon as possible.
High Beam Light
This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high beam or when the high beams are flashed. If your vehicle is equipped with Daytime Running Lights (Canadian vehicles only) and the headlamps are on when the high beams are flashed, the high beam indicator will not light.
The high beam indicator light
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning (Optional Chime with Light)
This light indicates that the level of your washer fluid is low, and you have to add more fluid. This light comes on briefly after you turn your ignition key from the START to the ON position. If the washer fluid is low, a one second chime will sound and the light will remain on for 60 seconds. If the washer fluid is not low, the light should turn off a few seconds after the engine has started. The light and chime also come on if the washer fluid is low when you use your windshield washers.
The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started or the windshield washers are in operation. The light will not come on if the fluid level becomes low while you are driving unless you turn on the windshield washers.
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Instrumentation
The low windshield washer indicator light
Low Fuel Indicator Light
This light comes on when your fuel gauge indicates approximately 1/16 of a tank. The ignition must be turned to ON in order for this light to come on.
The low fuel indicator light
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition is ON. For proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled.
The fuel gauge indicator may also vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. With the ignition OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition ON position as well.
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Fuel gauge — base cluster
The engine coolant temperature and fuel gauge
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Instrumentation
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate.
Engine coolant temperature gauge — base cluster
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the NORMAL band as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the normal band under normal driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions such as heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, the pointer may indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. This is also acceptable.
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage.
If your engine overheats:
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
checking and adding coolant to your engine in this Owner Guide. See engine coolant in the index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured.
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system serviced.
Speedometer
The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips. Before each trip, set the trip odometer to zero by pushing the reset control.
The speedometer, odometer and trip odometer
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Instrumentation
Tachometer (If equipped)
The tachometer will show you the engine’s speed measured in revolutions per minute (RPM).
The tachometer may move slightly when the key is placed in the ACC or ON position, with the engine off. This is normal and does not affect the performance of the tachometer when the engine is running.
Some vehicles are equipped with an engine speed (RPM) limiting device that is contained within the Electronic Engine Control Module. The purpose of this device is to maintain peak engine speed (RPM) below a specified limit. (Engine speed limits may vary based on engine size.)
If you are experiencing an “engine cut-out” condition at high speeds, it may be the result of this limiting device. It is a normal condition and can be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed.
The tachometer
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The electronic cluster
Instrumentation
The Electronic Cluster works only when your ignition is in the ON position. Each time you start your vehicle, the displays go through a self-test by lighting up all segments for about one second and then turning off all segments for about one second, before displaying actual gauge readings. (The turn signal and high beam indicators do not light during the self-test. The LOW OIL light may remain on throughout the self-test and for several seconds after normal readings are displayed.) This self-test demonstrates that all of the display segments are working properly.
The electronic cluster has three major functions to provide you with information about your vehicle’s operating status:
■ Warning and Indicator Lights
■ Electronic Gauges
■ The Fuel Computer
The electronic cluster uses the same warning and indicator lights as the mechanical cluster. However, the electronic cluster contains some additional warning and indicator lights as described here.
Oil Pressure Light
The oil pressure light
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This light indicates the engine’s oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your engine’s oil level is low, it could affect the oil pressure. The light will come on briefly during the display self-test every time you turn your key to the ON position. The light will go off when the key is turned to the START position. The light should stay off when the self-test is done if the engine is running with normal oil pressure. If the light comes on while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage.
If you lose engine oil pressure:
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
Engine Oil” in the Maintenance and Care chapter of this Owner Guide.) If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. To ensure an accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground.
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the light is on regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for further service.
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
This light indicates that the level of your washer fluid is low, and you have to add more fluid. This light comes on briefly after you turn your ignition key from the START to the ON position. If the washer fluid is low, a one second chime will sound and the light will remain on for 60 seconds. If the washer fluid is not low, the light should turn off a few seconds after the engine has started. The light and chime also come on if the washer fluid is low when you use your windshield washers.
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Instrumentation
The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is started or the windshield washers are in operation. The light will not come on if the fluid level becomes low while you are driving unless you turn on the windshield washers.
The low windshield washer indicator light
Speed Control Indicator
A SPEED CONTROL light is displayed in the optional electronic instrument cluster when the speed control system is engaged. The display will turn off when the brake pedal is pressed or if speed control is shut off.
This display does not indicate any problems with the speed control, but is simply a convenient way of knowing when it is active.
The speed control light
Hazard Flasher Indicator Light
This light flashes when you turn on the hazard flashers. If your ignition is ON, the turn signal indicator lights in the electronic cluster will flash in time with the hazard flashers.
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Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have in the fuel tank. The number of bars illuminated in the display indicates fuel level. Your ignition must be in the ON position to read the fuel gauge. Read the fuel level at the top bar that is lit. When only one bar on the gauge is lit, the fuel pump symbol on the gauge will flash to warn you of a low fuel level condition.
If the fuel gauge displays only the top two bars and bottom two bars, or if the Distance to Empty function in the fuel computer displays CO or CS, you must have the fuel indication system serviced.
Turn your ignition to OFF while fueling to obtain an accurate fuel gauge indication. If you do not turn your ignition off, the fuel gauge will not display the new fuel level immediately, but will slowly increase to the correct value.
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