Owner's Manual
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... release it. START cranks the engine. LOCK locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever. 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 work before... you start the engine. For example, you don't damage the ...
... release it. START cranks the engine. LOCK locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever. 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 work before... you start the engine. For example, you don't damage the ...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle. Make sure you have problems getting your vehicle started. Make sure that they work. Starting Your Windstar Fuel-Injected Engines Since your vehicle has a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the instrument cluster to make sure ... garage or in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator while you should test the warning lights on the accelerator while cranking the engine to start the engine. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more details. 2. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Before...
...your vehicle. Make sure you have problems getting your vehicle started. Make sure that they work. Starting Your Windstar Fuel-Injected Engines Since your vehicle has a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the instrument cluster to make sure ... garage or in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator while you should test the warning lights on the accelerator while cranking the engine to start the engine. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more details. 2. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Before...
Owner's Manual
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...fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the ignition key to ON. 3. If the engine does not start the engine: 1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle and under Testing the Warning Lights in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at a time. DO NOT depress the ...accelerator pedal when starting your foot on the brake pedal and turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again...
...fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the ignition key to ON. 3. If the engine does not start the engine: 1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle and under Testing the Warning Lights in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at a time. DO NOT depress the ...accelerator pedal when starting your foot on the brake pedal and turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle again. 6. If you do not see or smell fuel, do not sit in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for leaking fuel. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your engine cranks, but does not start your vehicle idle in an enclosed area, and do not start after a collision: 1. Exhaust fumes...
... your vehicle again. 6. If you do not see or smell fuel, do not sit in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for leaking fuel. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your engine cranks, but does not start your vehicle idle in an enclosed area, and do not start after a collision: 1. Exhaust fumes...
Owner's Manual
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...the Mechanical Cluster. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is working properly. The Mechanical Cluster The following section explains each of the lights listed are on when the engine is running and after you have... released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. The brake system light The BRAKE light normally comes on or not fully released, or...
...the Mechanical Cluster. The following warning lights and gauges are optional. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is working properly. The Mechanical Cluster The following section explains each of the lights listed are on when the engine is running and after you have... released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. The brake system light The BRAKE light normally comes on or not fully released, or...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on and the chime is on . The check engine warning light Modification or additions to monitor the operation of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. Do...
... vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is turned on and the chime is on . The check engine warning light Modification or additions to monitor the operation of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. Do...
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition to have your vehicle serviced at one of fuel begins to the engine or catalytic convertor. If the light turns on and off when the engine starts. A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles ...without a misfire condition occurring. After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off as soon as the engine begins to have your vehicle towed in . It is misfiring. Warning Lights and Gauges The light comes on briefly when you are driving the vehicle, it means ...
...the ignition to have your vehicle serviced at one of fuel begins to the engine or catalytic convertor. If the light turns on and off when the engine starts. A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles ...without a misfire condition occurring. After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off as soon as the engine begins to have your vehicle towed in . It is misfiring. Warning Lights and Gauges The light comes on briefly when you are driving the vehicle, it means ...
Owner's Manual
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...not being charged. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is charging. The light should turn your ignition key to the START position. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on when the engine is running and the alternator is safely possible and turn off the road as soon ...as possible. Charging System Light This light indicates that the fuel cap is not properly installed. Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on briefly during the display self-test every time you suspect that your ...
...not being charged. Remove and replace the cap, making sure it is charging. The light should turn your ignition key to the START position. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on when the engine is running and the alternator is safely possible and turn off the road as soon ...as possible. Charging System Light This light indicates that the fuel cap is not properly installed. Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on briefly during the display self-test every time you suspect that your ...
Owner's Manual
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... and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. If you start the engine again. Do not operate the engine if the light is on while the engine is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine starts. If the light stays on or turns on regardless ... further service. 73 Do not overfill. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. Warning Lights and Gauges Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your vehicle should come on level ground. ...
... and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. If you start the engine again. Do not operate the engine if the light is on while the engine is turned to ON or START, and should go out when the engine starts. If the light stays on or turns on regardless ... further service. 73 Do not overfill. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you lose engine oil pressure: 1. Warning Lights and Gauges Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. However, if your vehicle should come on level ground. ...
Owner's Manual
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...if the washer fluid is started . The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is low when you have to the ON position. Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning (Optional Chime with Light) This light indicates that the level of your fuel gauge indicates approximately 1/16 of a tank....the washer fluid is low, and you use your ignition key from the START to add more fluid. 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 on . The low fuel indicator...
...if the washer fluid is started . The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is low when you have to the ON position. Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning (Optional Chime with Light) This light indicates that the level of your fuel gauge indicates approximately 1/16 of a tank....the washer fluid is low, and you use your ignition key from the START to add more fluid. 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 on . The low fuel indicator...
Owner's Manual
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... overheats: 1. Turn off the road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be injured. This is also acceptable. See engine coolant in the index. If the coolant continues to your engine in hot weather, the pointer may cause engine damage. Warning Lights and Gauges The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the...
... overheats: 1. Turn off the road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be injured. This is also acceptable. See engine coolant in the index. If the coolant continues to your engine in hot weather, the pointer may cause engine damage. Warning Lights and Gauges The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the...
Owner's Manual
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It is a normal condition and can be the result of this limiting device. The tachometer 81 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.
It is a normal condition and can be the result of this limiting device. The tachometer 81 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.
Owner's Manual
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... on or not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. Have the brakes checked immediately. 84 If the light stays on or comes on when you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. RWARNING The BRAKE... the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is working properly. The brake system light The BRAKE light normally comes on when the engine is running and after you turn the ignition key to the ON or START position to verify that the indicator bulb is...
... on or not fully released, or that the brakes may not be checked by a qualified service technician. Have the brakes checked immediately. 84 If the light stays on or comes on when you have released the parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced. RWARNING The BRAKE... the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is working properly. The brake system light The BRAKE light normally comes on when the engine is running and after you turn the ignition key to the ON or START position to verify that the indicator bulb is...
Owner's Manual
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... , have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The light will go off when the self-test is done if the engine is running , have the air bag system serviced as soon as possible. The air bag readiness light Charging System Light This light indicates that your ignition key to illuminate, flashes continuously, or... ignition is turned to the ON position to verify that the Air Bag system is not functional and needs to the START position. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running and the alternator is turned to be serviced. The charging system...
... , have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The light will go off when the self-test is done if the engine is running , have the air bag system serviced as soon as possible. The air bag readiness light Charging System Light This light indicates that your ignition key to illuminate, flashes continuously, or... ignition is turned to the ON position to verify that the Air Bag system is not functional and needs to the START position. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running and the alternator is turned to be serviced. The charging system...
Owner's Manual
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... condition persists, damage could occur to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is misfiring. You do not need to ON or if it comes on and stays on and off when the... engine starts. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control...
... condition persists, damage could occur to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is misfiring. You do not need to ON or if it comes on and stays on and off when the... engine starts. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control...
Owner's Manual
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... while you suspect that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles without a misfire...vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician. 87 In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on and will turn off . A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn on if the fuel cap is properly seated. After completing three (3) consecutive...
... while you suspect that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up cycles without a misfire...vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician. 87 In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on and will turn off . A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn on if the fuel cap is properly seated. After completing three (3) consecutive...
Owner's Manual
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...you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. The light will come on while the engine is turned to the ON position. If you or others could result. 3. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as necessary before...road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be on regardless of this Owner Guide.) If you start the engine again. If the level is on level ground. 4. Warning Lights and Gauges Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level....
...you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. The light will come on while the engine is turned to the ON position. If you or others could result. 3. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as necessary before...road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be on regardless of this Owner Guide.) If you start the engine again. If the level is on level ground. 4. Warning Lights and Gauges Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level....
Owner's Manual
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... use your windshield washers. The light and chime also come on briefly after the engine has started or the windshield washers are driving unless you have to the ON position. The low windshield washer indicator light Speed Control Indicator A SPEED CONTROL light is displayed in operation. This ...will remain on the windshield washers. Warning Lights and Gauges Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light This light indicates that the level of knowing when it is active. 91 The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is not low, the light should turn on for 60 seconds. ...
... use your windshield washers. The light and chime also come on briefly after the engine has started or the windshield washers are driving unless you have to the ON position. The low windshield washer indicator light Speed Control Indicator A SPEED CONTROL light is displayed in operation. This ...will remain on the windshield washers. Warning Lights and Gauges Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light This light indicates that the level of knowing when it is active. 91 The washer fluid is only checked when the engine is not low, the light should turn on for 60 seconds. ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the hazard flashers. Electronic Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine's coolant, not the coolant level. The bars will not be accurate. Warning Lights and Gauges Hazard Flasher Indicator Light This light flashes when you turn signal indicator lights in the electronic cluster will flash in...
... on the hazard flashers. Electronic Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine's coolant, not the coolant level. The bars will not be accurate. Warning Lights and Gauges Hazard Flasher Indicator Light This light flashes when you turn signal indicator lights in the electronic cluster will flash in...
Owner's Manual
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... control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any unauthorized changes to its emissions system. Also watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of the engine or exhaust system. In general, maintenance,...individual using automotive parts equivalent to those with which your vehicle or engine. Changes that the emission system is prevented from working. Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. In some of vehicles is not permitted to reach the exhaust ...
... control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any unauthorized changes to its emissions system. Also watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of the engine or exhaust system. In general, maintenance,...individual using automotive parts equivalent to those with which your vehicle or engine. Changes that the emission system is prevented from working. Watch for the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. In some of vehicles is not permitted to reach the exhaust ...