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Outside Temperature Reader
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Popular 1998 Ford Windstar Manual Pages
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 81
... hot weather, place the automatic transaxle gearshift selector lever in Park (P) or in the instrument panel are open
and adjusted to the positions of the air being discharged from the air outlets when using the A/C with outside air. The Temperature Control Knob setting determines the temperature of your vehicle's engine is operated at full...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 210
... the engine is normal ABS operation. The rear disc parking brakes need to a stop when normal braking is depressed, the high-mount brake lamp should illuminate. Automatic adjustment occurs through normal use of the ABS valves. This is started and the ABS warning light turns off, the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 211...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 217
... position on your gearshift indicator (instead of the gearshift lever will automatically upshift to second, third and fourth gears. Push in Drive (OVERDRIVE OFF light illuminated) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills or city driving. Driving
When to use N (Neutral)
In N (Neutral), the wheels of the transaxle are on. When to use D (Drive) -
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 232
... the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is less than the originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. Using lower capacity replacement tires may tow a Class I trailer up to 2,000 lbs. (907 kgs) or 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kgs) with a higher weight limit than the GVWR shown on the front axle and rear axle should never be more than the Gross Axle Weight Rating...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 285
... loose clamps before adding or replacing engine coolant.
Start the engine and let it with a 50/50 mixture of water and coolant as soon as possible. Leave the coolant in all engine and heater system hoses for leaks if you should replace it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. Keep an engine coolant in your Ford dealer or refer to the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 286
..., continuously checking the level, until the fluid is low, add fluid in the power steering fluid reservoir. Do not overfill.
6. Make sure the cap is installed at this time.
3. If the power steering fluid is between the minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) lines on the dipstick.
The power steering fluid cap
5. Then turn the steering wheel back and
forth several times. Maintenance and...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 287
... temperature is cold, make sure that meets Ford Specification ESW-M2C33-F, such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid, E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F Automatic Transaxle Fluid with a Ford registration number (an 8-digit number beginning with "2P" printed on the fluid container). NOTE: If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your vehicle for example, slipping or shifting slowly...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 288
... is above the bottom hole on the dipstick. The automatic transmission dipstick
NOTE: Your vehicle should not be within the crosshatched area on the dipstick, do not add fluid. Securely latch the gearshift lever in the P (Park) position, fully set the parking brake and leave the engine running. Wipe off the dipstick cap, pull the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 324
...-B
Hood Latch and Auxiliary Catch, Door and Liftgate Hinges Power Steering Pump Reservoir Transaxle Automatic Overdrive Wheel Bearings, Rear
D7AZ-19584-AA
E6AZ-19582-AA XT-2-QDX XG-1-C or XG-1-K Lubricant Specifications
ITEM Brake Master Cylinder FORD PART NAME Ford High Performance DOT3 Brake Fluid Silicone Lubricant Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid Motorcraft Super Premium 5W30 Multi-Purpose...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 354
... 90 . 332 . 339 88
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Daytime running light system Defrost rear window ...windshield ...Dipstick ...automatic transaxle fluid. . lubricant specifications...83 . . 71 . 277 . 289 . 277 . 268 . 334 . 108 . . 17 . 325
364 Console, description ...Controls, mirrors ...Coolant (see Towing) Dispute Settlement Board . . Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system) . Compact disc player (see...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 363
...Panic alarm feature, remote entry system Parking brake operation ...warning light ...Parts (see Motorcraft Parts) ...PCV valve, specifications ...Power door locks ...Power features door locks ...lumbar support ...mirrors ...seats ...windows ...Power steering dipstick ...driving with power steering ...fluid, checking and adding ...fluid, specifications ...servicing ...11, ...18, ...
. . 112 . . 137...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
... and rear brakes. (1)
35,000 MILES (56,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. filter change. Normal Schedule 9 30,000 MILES (48,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no u Inspect exhaust heat shields. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
... heat shields. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)
Normal Schedule 11 60,000 MILES (96,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no
filter change.
65,000 MILES (104,000 Kilometers)
u Change...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
... MILES (144,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. 85,000 MILES (136,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; Normal Schedule 13
u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no
filter change.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
...,000 MILES (192,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 36 months.
115,000 MILES (184,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace PCV valve (3.0L Only). u Change automatic transaxle fluid. Normal Schedule 15 u Inspect accessory drive...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
... pressure. (3)
18,000 MILES (30,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
21,000 MILES (35,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Severe Duty Schedule 19
and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months.
u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no
filter change.
15,000 MILES (25,000...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
...)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect exhaust heat shields.
u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no
filter change.
87,000 MILES (145,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1)
26 Severe...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
... MILES (175,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3) u Change automatic transaxle fluid with no
filter change.
108,000 MILES (180,000 Kilometers)
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. u Change engine coolant every 30,000 miles
(50...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 32
...u Check for fluid leaks under your transaxle occurs, check the transaxle fluid level. u Check the operation of u Check automatic transaxle P (Park) function. u If any slipping or changes in the coolant recovery
reservoir. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper
operation. your vehicle
(water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check parking brake.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 33
... battery and terminals, check electrolyte
level on low maintenance (auxiliary and replacement) batteries.
u Lubricate door hinges and checks, and hood
hinges.
u Lubricate door and hood locks and latches. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transaxle
linkage and controls. u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Check air pressure in spare tire. u Check the power steering fluid level.
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