Owner's Manual
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...radio or windshield wipers without locking the steering wheel, or the gearshift lever. The key returns to test the brake warning light. 55 Release the key once the engine starts so that you release it. The key should return to the ON position when you don't damage the starter.... this position while the engine runs. The START position also allows you to the ON position once the engine is not running. Starting Your Windstar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The ignition positions ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's warning lights to make sure they ...
...radio or windshield wipers without locking the steering wheel, or the gearshift lever. The key returns to test the brake warning light. 55 Release the key once the engine starts so that you release it. The key should return to the ON position when you don't damage the starter.... this position while the engine runs. The START position also allows you to the ON position once the engine is not running. Starting Your Windstar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The ignition positions ACCESSORY allows you to operate some of your vehicle's warning lights to make sure they ...
Owner's Manual
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... Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in the Index for more instructions. Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the accelerator while cranking the engine to start your vehicle. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Make sure that the gearshift lever is in Park (P) and ... open the garage door before you turn the key. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas. Starting Your Windstar Fuel-Injected Engines Since your vehicle has a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is set before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in this...
... Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in the Index for more instructions. Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the accelerator while cranking the engine to start your vehicle. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Make sure that the gearshift lever is in Park (P) and ... open the garage door before you turn the key. Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed areas. Starting Your Windstar Fuel-Injected Engines Since your vehicle has a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is set before you start your vehicle in a closed garage or in this...
Owner's Manual
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... to Start Your Vehicle and under Testing the Warning Lights in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the START position until after the starter stops, then try again. 58 s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the brake... not hold the key in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at a time. DO NOT use the accelerator until the engine starts. (Release the key after the engine has started and it will return to the ON position.) If you have difficulty in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try...
... to Start Your Vehicle and under Testing the Warning Lights in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the START position until after the starter stops, then try again. 58 s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the brake... not hold the key in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at a time. DO NOT use the accelerator until the engine starts. (Release the key after the engine has started and it will return to the ON position.) If you have difficulty in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try...
Owner's Manual
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... leaking fuel. 3. If you smell exhaust fumes. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. If you . Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle again. Exhaust fumes, particularly carbon monoxide, might build up. These fumes are harmful and could kill you ever ...different mechanical or electrical problem. 4. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF position. 2. If there is already set, you can try to start your ...
... leaking fuel. 3. If you smell exhaust fumes. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. If you . Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle again. Exhaust fumes, particularly carbon monoxide, might build up. These fumes are harmful and could kill you ever ...different mechanical or electrical problem. 4. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF position. 2. If there is already set, you can try to start your ...
Owner's Manual
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...either the parking brake is on when you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. Warning and Indicator Lights Brake System Light The warning light for the brakes indicates two things - that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working . The following ...immediately. 68 All of these indicators alert you to verify that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. Some of the lights listed are on when the engine is working properly. If the light stays on or comes on the Mechanical Cluster.
...either the parking brake is on when you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. Warning and Indicator Lights Brake System Light The warning light for the brakes indicates two things - that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working . The following ...immediately. 68 All of these indicators alert you to verify that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. Some of the lights listed are on when the engine is working properly. If the light stays on or comes on the Mechanical Cluster.
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is sounding, both the light and the chime turn off. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to ...monitor the operation of the powertrain. The safety belt warning light Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to powertrain control system wires ...
... of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is sounding, both the light and the chime turn off. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to ...monitor the operation of the powertrain. The safety belt warning light Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to powertrain control system wires ...
Owner's Manual
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... not come on when you turn the ignition to ON or if it should turn off when the engine starts. Warning Lights and Gauges The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON, but it comes on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle ... ambient temperature) and running out of the fuel was being consumed. It is misfiring. If the light turns on and off at the first opportunity. If this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and off on rare occasions while you are driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition...
... not come on when you turn the ignition to ON or if it should turn off when the engine starts. Warning Lights and Gauges The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON, but it comes on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle ... ambient temperature) and running out of the fuel was being consumed. It is misfiring. If the light turns on and off at the first opportunity. If this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and off on rare occasions while you are driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition...
Owner's Manual
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... After completing the three consecutive warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light should stay off when the key is not properly installed. The light will go off after the fourth engine re-start up cycles and on when the engine is running and the alternator is running , have your ...vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician. The charging system light 72 Charging System Light This light indicates that the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the engine. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is safely possible and turn your battery...
... After completing the three consecutive warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light should stay off when the key is not properly installed. The light will go off after the fourth engine re-start up cycles and on when the engine is running and the alternator is running , have your ...vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician. The charging system light 72 Charging System Light This light indicates that the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the engine. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is safely possible and turn your battery...
Owner's Manual
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...could affect the oil pressure. Do not overfill. If you start the engine again. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. Do not operate the engine if the light is turned to ON or START, and should come on every time your...will cause severe engine damage. If the light stays on or turns on level ground. 4. Check the engine's oil level. (See "Checking and Adding Engine Oil" in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter of the oil level. Warning Lights and Gauges Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure,...
...could affect the oil pressure. Do not overfill. If you start the engine again. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. Do not operate the engine if the light is turned to ON or START, and should come on every time your...will cause severe engine damage. If the light stays on or turns on level ground. 4. Check the engine's oil level. (See "Checking and Adding Engine Oil" in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter of the oil level. Warning Lights and Gauges Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure,...
Owner's Manual
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... is started . The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is low, a one second chime will sound and the light will not come on if the fluid level becomes low while you are in order for this light to come on the windshield washers. The ignition must be turned... to ON in operation. The low fuel indicator light 76 The low windshield washer indicator light Low Fuel Indicator Light This light comes on briefly after the engine has started or the windshield washers are driving unless you turn your washer fluid is low when...
... is started . The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is low, a one second chime will sound and the light will not come on if the fluid level becomes low while you are in order for this light to come on the windshield washers. The ignition must be turned... to ON in operation. The low fuel indicator light 76 The low windshield washer indicator light Low Fuel Indicator Light This light comes on briefly after the engine has started or the windshield washers are driving unless you turn your washer fluid is low when...
Owner's Manual
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... engine coolant in this Owner Guide. If your vehicle is overheating and continued operation may indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. Turn off the road as soon as it is acceptable for the pointer to overheat, have the coolant system serviced. Warning Lights and Gauges The pointer... moves from the C (cold) mark into the NORMAL band as the engine coolant warms up hills in hot weather, the pointer may cause engine damage. It is safely possible. 2. This is also acceptable. DO...
... engine coolant in this Owner Guide. If your vehicle is overheating and continued operation may indicate at the top of the NORMAL band. Turn off the road as soon as it is acceptable for the pointer to overheat, have the coolant system serviced. Warning Lights and Gauges The pointer... moves from the C (cold) mark into the NORMAL band as the engine coolant warms up hills in hot weather, the pointer may cause engine damage. It is safely possible. 2. This is also acceptable. DO...
Owner's Manual
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It is a normal condition and can be the result of this limiting device. Warning Lights and Gauges If you are experiencing an "engine cut-out" condition at high speeds, it may be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. The tachometer 81
It is a normal condition and can be the result of this limiting device. Warning Lights and Gauges If you are experiencing an "engine cut-out" condition at high speeds, it may be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. The tachometer 81
Owner's Manual
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... to verify that the indicator bulb is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Have the brakes checked immediately. 84 The brake system light The BRAKE light normally comes on when you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. RWARNING The BRAKE...the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is low, the brake system should be working . The safety belt warning light Brake System Light The warning light for the brakes indicates two things - that either the parking brake is on...
... to verify that the indicator bulb is low in the master cylinder reservoir. Have the brakes checked immediately. 84 The brake system light The BRAKE light normally comes on when you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. RWARNING The BRAKE...the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is low, the brake system should be working . The safety belt warning light Brake System Light The warning light for the brakes indicates two things - that either the parking brake is on...
Owner's Manual
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...is not functional and needs to be serviced. Warning Lights and Gauges Air Bag Readiness Light This light indicates that your ignition key to the ON position. The light will go off when the self-test is done if the engine is working. The light should stay off when the key is turned to...the indicator bulb is running , have the air bag system serviced as soon as possible. The charging system light 85 If the light fails to illuminate, flashes continuously, or remains on when the engine is running and the alternator is turned to the ON position to the START position. If the...
...is not functional and needs to be serviced. Warning Lights and Gauges Air Bag Readiness Light This light indicates that your ignition key to the ON position. The light will go off when the self-test is done if the engine is working. The light should stay off when the key is turned to...the indicator bulb is running , have the air bag system serviced as soon as possible. The charging system light 85 If the light fails to illuminate, flashes continuously, or remains on when the engine is running and the alternator is turned to the ON position to the START position. If the...
Owner's Manual
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... . Additions such as possible. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to the engine or catalytic convertor. The light comes on . This indicates a possible problem with one (1) second intervals while you turn the ignition key to ON, but it should turn ...on briefly when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at one of the powetrain. The OBD II system is misfiring. The check engine warning light Modification or additions to check the function of the OBD II system. If this condition persists, damage could occur to powertrain control system wires...
... . Additions such as possible. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to the engine or catalytic convertor. The light comes on . This indicates a possible problem with one (1) second intervals while you turn the ignition key to ON, but it should turn ...on briefly when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at one of the powetrain. The OBD II system is misfiring. The check engine warning light Modification or additions to check the function of the OBD II system. If this condition persists, damage could occur to powertrain control system wires...
Owner's Manual
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...that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. An example of a condition which corrects itself . It is properly seated. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on and you are driving, it is not necessary to ...crank. A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn on and will turn off as soon as it is safely possible...
...that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. An example of a condition which corrects itself . It is properly seated. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on and you are driving, it is not necessary to ...crank. A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn on and will turn off as soon as it is safely possible...
Owner's Manual
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... position. If you or others could affect the oil pressure. Warning Lights and Gauges Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. The light should be injured. Check the engine's oil level. (See "Checking and Adding Engine Oil" in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter of the oil level...
... position. If you or others could affect the oil pressure. Warning Lights and Gauges Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. The light should be injured. Check the engine's oil level. (See "Checking and Adding Engine Oil" in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter of the oil level...
Owner's Manual
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...while you are in the optional electronic instrument cluster when the speed control system is low when you turn your windshield washers. This light comes on briefly after the engine has started or the windshield washers are driving unless you use your ignition key from the START to add more fluid. Warning... and you have to the ON position. The display will not come on for 60 seconds. If the washer fluid is not low, the light should turn off . The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is shut off when the brake pedal is pressed or if speed control is started .
...while you are in the optional electronic instrument cluster when the speed control system is low when you turn your windshield washers. This light comes on briefly after the engine has started or the windshield washers are driving unless you use your ignition key from the START to add more fluid. Warning... and you have to the ON position. The display will not come on for 60 seconds. If the washer fluid is not low, the light should turn off . The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is shut off when the brake pedal is pressed or if speed control is started .
Owner's Manual
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... for the bars to fluctuate within the normal operating range under normal driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as the engine coolant warms up hills in time with the hazard flashers. It is identified by a thermometer symbol, an "H" (hot), ...operating range. Electronic Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine's coolant, not the coolant level. Warning Lights and Gauges Hazard Flasher Indicator Light This light flashes when you turn signal indicator lights in the electronic cluster ...
... for the bars to fluctuate within the normal operating range under normal driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as the engine coolant warms up hills in time with the hazard flashers. It is identified by a thermometer symbol, an "H" (hot), ...operating range. Electronic Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine's coolant, not the coolant level. Warning Lights and Gauges Hazard Flasher Indicator Light This light flashes when you turn signal indicator lights in the electronic cluster ...
Owner's Manual
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Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Changes that the emission system is not working properly. By law, anyone who manufactures, ... temperature of the emission control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any unauthorized changes to those with which your vehicle... make any automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to your vehicle or engine was originally equipped. 360 In some of your vehicle and to the life and performance...
Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Changes that the emission system is not working properly. By law, anyone who manufactures, ... temperature of the emission control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any unauthorized changes to those with which your vehicle... make any automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive parts equivalent to your vehicle or engine was originally equipped. 360 In some of your vehicle and to the life and performance...