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Question posted by baddoglive on May 30th, 2014

97 Ford Windstar Ignition Spins I Can Start The Van But It's Tuff To Turn Off.

I put the key in the ignition but the black bezel just spins. I can start th

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 31st, 2014 4:37 PM
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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6

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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 10

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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 13

...8226; Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and Sensors • Altitude Compensation System • Catalytic Converter • Cold Start Enrichment System • Cold Start Fuel Injector (1) • Controls for Deceleration • Distributor Assembly • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to meet standards only at high altitude, but is certified to Catalyst) •...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 17

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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 20

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 13

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 15

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 17

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 18

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 20

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 27

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 243

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 259

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 316

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