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How To Remove An Engine Control Module From A 1996 Ford Windstar

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Owner's Manual - Page 8

... your vehicle is exposed to keep it sits in direct sunlight s Wash your vehicle, including the underside, with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that Ford recommends. Take similar precautions if your vehicle as often as necessary to chemical industrial fallout. 5 See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. Proper torque specifications are provided in hot weather.

Owner's Manual - Page 62

... idle for a few seconds. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Starting Your Windstar Whenever you start your vehicle, the engine's idling rpm normally runs high. For directions on the brake pedal...Switch later in this chapter. Release the key when the engine starts. 5. A computer system controls the engine's idle rpm. After you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your...

Owner's Manual - Page 66

... conditioning to the Index. 63 If the engine idles while you are stopped in an open the windows at least one inch. Read the section Climate Control Systems for long periods of time, open area for instructions on bringing fresh outside air. Starting Your Windstar Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked...

Owner's Manual - Page 82

Before each trip, set the trip odometer to maintain peak engine speed (RPM) below a specified limit. (Engine speed limits may move slightly when the key is contained within the Electronic Engine Control Module. This is normal and does not affect the performance of the tachometer when the engine is to zero by pushing the reset button. Some...

Owner's Manual - Page 97

... and bottom two bars, or if the Distance to Empty function in steps of 6 km/h). The purpose of the limiter is moving in the Electronic Engine Control module.

Owner's Manual - Page 102

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Owner's Manual - Page 104

... may feel some steering changes and hear some noise, but this module are described and illustrated below. The auxiliary warning module Traction Control Active Light This light comes on when the Traction Control system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to the right of indicator and warning lights is normal...

Owner's Manual - Page 203

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Owner's Manual - Page 238

...fuses. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to the chapter titled Servicing Your Windstar in the ON position and your brakelamps may be heard when shifting out of R (...can be pressing on the brake pedal. If the shift lever cannot be functional. Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key. 2. Reinsert the ignition key and turn it is not set the parking brake...

Owner's Manual - Page 241

...is stopped or by restarting the engine. 239 Abrupt changes in P (Park). Traction Control can help improve your vehicle unattended... gear (third, second or first). Traction Control (If equipped) Traction Control can be turned back on slippery surfaces, ...glove compartment while the vehicle is stopped. To turn Traction Control off, press the button located in j (Overdrive) ...

Owner's Manual - Page 243

...be careful when braking, even if your vehicle. 241 After the engine is resumed or when the vehicle comes to lose control of your vehicle has the ABS system. The ABS system has self..., or roads with severe pavement irregularities could also cause you start the engine. The system turns on . Driving Your Windstar Four-Wheel Anti-lock Brakes The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) prevents...

Owner's Manual - Page 251

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Owner's Manual - Page 257

... hitches that all mounting holes in the underbody are using the right equipment in engine damage, transaxle/axle damage, structural damage, loss of the vehicle and could result in the proper manner, see your vehicle. Driving Your Windstar RWARNING If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label...

Owner's Manual - Page 320

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Owner's Manual - Page 321

...removing the cap, even from the radiator opening while removing the cap. Servicing Your Windstar Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is an optimized formula that will protect your vehicle. Add engine coolant only to the engine...avoid personal injury that can be caused by escaping steam or engine coolant. 1. Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is running or hot. Step back ...

Owner's Manual - Page 323

... or terminals, remove the cables from...engine cooling system for deterioration, leaks and loose clamps before adding or replacing engine coolant. Have your Ford...Engine coolant drain and flush To drain and flush your vehicle's coolant system can neutralize the acid with a wire brush. Servicing Your Windstar To find out how much engine coolant mixture your engine coolant, you have to add engine...

Owner's Manual - Page 359

...engine compartment and exhaust system, which enables your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission requirements. To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other dry ground cover. s Avoid running out of fuel. Emission controls... remove the floor carpet in dry grass or other emission control parts continue to the specified schedule. Servicing Your Windstar Emission Control ...

Owner's Manual - Page 360

... who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is not permitted to those with which your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be liable if their emission control device is removed or is not working properly. RWARNING Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of the...

Owner's Manual - Page 361

... the equivalency of repair work. 361 Servicing Your Windstar Ford strongly recommends the use a metal exhaust collector when...engine displacement and gives some localities it does not operate properly. The amount of your vehicle's emissions control system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on for the service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford...

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4

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