Owner's Manual
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. 61 LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. If your key is stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. LOCK is not running... remove the key. ACCESSORY allows some of the key in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your vehicle from theft. Starting Your Aerostar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to protect your...
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. 61 LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. If your key is stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. LOCK is not running... remove the key. ACCESSORY allows some of the key in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your vehicle from theft. Starting Your Aerostar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to protect your...
Owner's Manual
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...Module (PCM). Changing the conversion constant to provide a speed signal for correct operation of the vehicle's Powertrain Control Module (PCM), electronic transmission, and speed control (if so equipped). NOTE: The conversion constant can change the speedometer's internal conversion constant if the size of ...purpose of the tires on engine displacement.) 87 Because of this, it is very IMPORTANT to change the conversion constant. Your Ford dealership service personnel can only be changed six times once the vehicle leaves the factory. The speedometer is changed will also ensure...
...Module (PCM). Changing the conversion constant to provide a speed signal for correct operation of the vehicle's Powertrain Control Module (PCM), electronic transmission, and speed control (if so equipped). NOTE: The conversion constant can change the speedometer's internal conversion constant if the size of ...purpose of the tires on engine displacement.) 87 Because of this, it is very IMPORTANT to change the conversion constant. Your Ford dealership service personnel can only be changed six times once the vehicle leaves the factory. The speedometer is changed will also ensure...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
Overdrive off button OVERDRIVE OFF Light on Gearshift Lever This light indicates the operating range of the gearshift lever is depressed. 112 The word OFF illuminates on the steering column. For additional information about the gearshift lever and the OVERDRIVE OFF button, see the Driving Your Aerostar chapter. Gearshift Lever The gearshift lever on your Aerostar is mounted on the lever when the OVERDRIVE OFF button is the OVERDRIVE OFF button. On the end of the transmission.
Overdrive off button OVERDRIVE OFF Light on Gearshift Lever This light indicates the operating range of the gearshift lever is depressed. 112 The word OFF illuminates on the steering column. For additional information about the gearshift lever and the OVERDRIVE OFF button, see the Driving Your Aerostar chapter. Gearshift Lever The gearshift lever on your Aerostar is mounted on the lever when the OVERDRIVE OFF button is the OVERDRIVE OFF button. On the end of the transmission.
Owner's Manual
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For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the transmission in the transmission control switch located on the end of the gearshift lever. To set the speed control: NOTE: If your speed increases above your set speed on a downhill grade. This can be accomplished by cancelling Overdrive) to Overdrive as soon as practical. 116 The speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes above your set speed while driving in j (Overdrive) on a downhill grade, you may want to select Drive (by pushing in j (Overdrive), or return to reduce vehicle speed.
For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the transmission in the transmission control switch located on the end of the gearshift lever. To set the speed control: NOTE: If your speed increases above your set speed on a downhill grade. This can be accomplished by cancelling Overdrive) to Overdrive as soon as practical. 116 The speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes above your set speed while driving in j (Overdrive) on a downhill grade, you may want to select Drive (by pushing in j (Overdrive), or return to reduce vehicle speed.
Owner's Manual
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... can use the speed control in j (Overdrive). RWARNING Do not shift the transmission into N (Neutral) with the transmission in j (Overdrive). For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the transmission in heavy traffic or on . RWARNING Do not use the accelerator pedal to ...speed up momentarily. In mountainous areas, at any speed. To maintain a preset speed with an automatic transmission under these conditions, select Drive by cancelling Overdrive. You can switch to Drive at higher elevations, or when pulling a trailer, the...
... can use the speed control in j (Overdrive). RWARNING Do not shift the transmission into N (Neutral) with the transmission in j (Overdrive). For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the transmission in heavy traffic or on . RWARNING Do not use the accelerator pedal to ...speed up momentarily. In mountainous areas, at any speed. To maintain a preset speed with an automatic transmission under these conditions, select Drive by cancelling Overdrive. You can switch to Drive at higher elevations, or when pulling a trailer, the...
Owner's Manual
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... PCM have been met. Several sensors located on the engine and transmission such as a decrease in memory. Driving Your Aerostar Automatic Transmission Operation (4R44E/4R55E) The 4R44E and 4R55E transmissions are detected, stores them in engine speed. The TCC will upshift to shift the transmission into a higher or lower gear when required for varying conditions...
... PCM have been met. Several sensors located on the engine and transmission such as a decrease in memory. Driving Your Aerostar Automatic Transmission Operation (4R44E/4R55E) The 4R44E and 4R55E transmissions are detected, stores them in engine speed. The TCC will upshift to shift the transmission into a higher or lower gear when required for varying conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... with a Powertrain Control Module that limits engine speeds with a cut-out mode to the transmission could occur. Automatic Overdrive Transmission Putting Your Vehicle in any one of the column-mounted gearshift RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your Ford dealer as soon as possible. The positions of several positions. gearshift lever, may move...
... with a Powertrain Control Module that limits engine speeds with a cut-out mode to the transmission could occur. Automatic Overdrive Transmission Putting Your Vehicle in any one of the column-mounted gearshift RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your Ford dealer as soon as possible. The positions of several positions. gearshift lever, may move...
Owner's Manual
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...frequent downshift/upshift conditions, when operating with a heavy load or in gears one through three. With overdrive cancelled and the word OFF illuminated, the transmission will move backward. R (Reverse) With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will operate in hilly terrain, or if ...additional engine braking is useful if you have chosen. N (Neutral) In N (Neutral), the wheels of R (Reverse). The transmission will roll freely, even on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. This is 188 Press this switch and the...
...frequent downshift/upshift conditions, when operating with a heavy load or in gears one through three. With overdrive cancelled and the word OFF illuminated, the transmission will move backward. R (Reverse) With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will operate in hilly terrain, or if ...additional engine braking is useful if you have chosen. N (Neutral) In N (Neutral), the wheels of R (Reverse). The transmission will roll freely, even on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. This is 188 Press this switch and the...
Owner's Manual
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... (88 km/h) IN THIS GEARSHIFT POSITION. When to provide maximum engine braking on downgrades. To obtain upshifts the gearshift must be accomplished by pushing the transmission control switch again, to j (Overdrive) whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel economy. Use 1 (First) gear to drive up slippery roads, or to use...
... (88 km/h) IN THIS GEARSHIFT POSITION. When to provide maximum engine braking on downgrades. To obtain upshifts the gearshift must be accomplished by pushing the transmission control switch again, to j (Overdrive) whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel economy. Use 1 (First) gear to drive up slippery roads, or to use...
Owner's Manual
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... the floor. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop , and then push it is securely latched in a forward or reverse gear causes transmission stall. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is running. This position locks the...panel. RWARNING Never leave your vehicle unattended while it toward you, push it completely counterclockwise against the stop before you shift into P (Park). The transmission will downshift to 2 (Second) gear or to 1 (First) gear at calibrated speeds. Power Braking Increasing the engine speed above idle without vehicle ...
... the floor. P (Park) Always come to a complete stop , and then push it is securely latched in a forward or reverse gear causes transmission stall. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is running. This position locks the...panel. RWARNING Never leave your vehicle unattended while it toward you, push it completely counterclockwise against the stop before you shift into P (Park). The transmission will downshift to 2 (Second) gear or to 1 (First) gear at calibrated speeds. Power Braking Increasing the engine speed above idle without vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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...: u Avoid unnecessary turns or other maneuvers that could cause loss of power.) NOTE: The microprocessor is disabled when the brakes are applied or when the transmission selector is distributed one-third to the front axle and two-thirds to slip, the microprocessor will sense this Owner Guide for current road conditions...
...: u Avoid unnecessary turns or other maneuvers that could cause loss of power.) NOTE: The microprocessor is disabled when the brakes are applied or when the transmission selector is distributed one-third to the front axle and two-thirds to slip, the microprocessor will sense this Owner Guide for current road conditions...
Owner's Manual
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... drive away traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more wheels are sure that is fast flowing or of unknown depth. NOTE: If the transmission and transfer case is below the bottom of the wheel hubs. Do not drive through high water, drive slowly. High water Never attempt to cross...
... drive away traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one or more wheels are sure that is fast flowing or of unknown depth. NOTE: If the transmission and transfer case is below the bottom of the wheel hubs. Do not drive through high water, drive slowly. High water Never attempt to cross...
Owner's Manual
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.... Rocking the vehicle If your vehicle carries over 35 mph (55 km/h). The tires may overheat the engine and transmission, causing damage to fully engage, then press lightly on the accelerator. Allow the transmission to both. Also, the weight that your vehicle gets stuck (for the respective axle. In addition, other vehicle...
.... Rocking the vehicle If your vehicle carries over 35 mph (55 km/h). The tires may overheat the engine and transmission, causing damage to fully engage, then press lightly on the accelerator. Allow the transmission to both. Also, the weight that your vehicle gets stuck (for the respective axle. In addition, other vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 184
... loads on your vehicle, use the right equipment and to attach it properly. (See Preparing to determine the specific towing capability of your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Refer to the following Vehicle Loading/Towing Information and the Trailer Towing Tables to Tow in this chapter.) 203 RWARNING...
... loads on your vehicle, use the right equipment and to attach it properly. (See Preparing to determine the specific towing capability of your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. Refer to the following Vehicle Loading/Towing Information and the Trailer Towing Tables to Tow in this chapter.) 203 RWARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... of your vehicle must not be loaded to allow flexibility in vehicle usages. It is specified by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer. The vehicle...
... of your vehicle must not be loaded to allow flexibility in vehicle usages. It is specified by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the towing vehicle (including passengers and cargo) and the loaded trailer. The vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 195
... or remove cargo accordingly. If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from your Loaded Vehicle Weight from the Maximum GCWR found in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of the trailer weight). Subtract your vehicle accordingly. RWARNING If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the chart. 214...
... or remove cargo accordingly. If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from your Loaded Vehicle Weight from the Maximum GCWR found in engine damage, transmission/axle damage, structural damage, loss of the trailer weight). Subtract your vehicle accordingly. RWARNING If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the chart. 214...
Owner's Manual
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...than 45 mph (70 km/h) when you can be serviced more frequently than k (Overdrive). If additional braking is needed, shift the automatic transmission gearshift into 2 (Second) gear or 1 (Low). Also, anticipate stops so that you tow in hilly terrain, with a vehicle equipped with an automatic... overdrive transmission, you tow a trailer for a long distance, your vehicle if you tow If you may shut off. Never drive faster than Overdrive. When towing...
...than 45 mph (70 km/h) when you can be serviced more frequently than k (Overdrive). If additional braking is needed, shift the automatic transmission gearshift into 2 (Second) gear or 1 (Low). Also, anticipate stops so that you tow in hilly terrain, with a vehicle equipped with an automatic... overdrive transmission, you tow a trailer for a long distance, your vehicle if you tow If you may shut off. Never drive faster than Overdrive. When towing...
Owner's Manual
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... to free the wheel chocks. RWARNING Be sure that items on a grade: u Apply the brake pedal and hold while another person retrieves the chocks. u Shift transmission into gear and release the parking brake. Luggage Rack (If equipped) Always distribute your luggage load evenly. Loosen the adjustment screws, slide the bars and...
... to free the wheel chocks. RWARNING Be sure that items on a grade: u Apply the brake pedal and hold while another person retrieves the chocks. u Shift transmission into gear and release the parking brake. Luggage Rack (If equipped) Always distribute your luggage load evenly. Loosen the adjustment screws, slide the bars and...
Owner's Manual
Page 217
... of the vehicle) to Change the Tire NOTE: To lift your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the ground, the transmission alone will not move or roll. To prevent the vehicle from moving when you are stowed and secured in the OFF position. RWARNING Make sure...
... of the vehicle) to Change the Tire NOTE: To lift your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the ground, the transmission alone will not move or roll. To prevent the vehicle from moving when you are stowed and secured in the OFF position. RWARNING Make sure...
Owner's Manual
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... pump shut-off switch, see Fuel pump shut-off switch in the OFF position to towing. The shut-off switch may have been triggered. The transmission must be in N (Neutral) and the ignition switch must be in the Index. However, slingbelt towing is a device that stops the fuel pump when ...your Aerostar is with an under-vehicle spare tire carrier, remove the tire assembly from the carrier and store it in a substantial jolt. For E-4WD vehicles, the ...
... pump shut-off switch, see Fuel pump shut-off switch in the OFF position to towing. The shut-off switch may have been triggered. The transmission must be in N (Neutral) and the ignition switch must be in the Index. However, slingbelt towing is a device that stops the fuel pump when ...your Aerostar is with an under-vehicle spare tire carrier, remove the tire assembly from the carrier and store it in a substantial jolt. For E-4WD vehicles, the ...