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[SV38800(ALL)07/94]
5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid
in small amounts, continuously checking the
level, until you reach the FULL HOT range.
Do not overfill.
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[SV38850(ALL)03/95]
6. When you are finished, put the dipstick back
in and make sure that it fits snugly.
[SV38900(ALL)06/95]
Use only a power steering fluid such as Ford
Power Steering Fluid Motorcraft MERCONH
ATF.
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[SV39200(ALL)01/95]
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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[SV39400(ALL)02/95]
If you check the power steering fluid when it is
cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the FULL
COLD range on the dipstick. The reading will
only be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 50 to85ÊF (10 to 30ÊC).
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[SV39405(ALL)06/93]
NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel of your
vehicle with the engine off. It could
force power steering fluid out from the
reservoir cap or in extreme cases, it
could unseat the cap.
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[SV39500(ALL)03/95]
Fuses
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[SV39600(ALL)12/91]
Fuses and circuit breakers protect your vehicle's
electrical system from overloading. If electrical
parts in your vehicle are not working, the
system may have been overloaded and blown a
fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. Before you
replace or repair any electrical parts, check the
appropriate fuses or circuit breakers.
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[SV39700(ALL)10/89]
The following charts tell you which fuses or
circuit breakers protect each electrical part of
your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit breaker
opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that
use that circuit will not work.
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314 [SV39900(ALL)06/95]
thirty-six pica chart:0020388-L
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315 [SV40000(ALL)08/95]
fourteen pica chart:0095064-A
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316 [SV40050(ALL)06/95]
full page art:0020516-IFuses and their location (under instrument panel on
driver's side)
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317 [SV40060(ALL)08/95]
thirty-two pica chart:0095066-A
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318 [SV40070(ALL)08/95]
thirty-six pica chart:0095067-A
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319 [SV40080(ALL)08/95]
ten pica chart:0095068-A
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320 [SV40600(ALL)08/95]
thirty-six pica chart:0095065-A
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[SV40700(ALL)05/95]
To remove and replace a fuse, use the fuse
puller provided.
[SV43500(ALL)06/95]
quarter page art:0030248-B
The side view of a fuse
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[SV43700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
[SV43810(ALL)10/90]
Access to the trailer tow fuse is through the rear
most storage compartment in the side trim
panel. This is on the left for all Aerostar models.
[SV43820(ALL)03/95]
1. Remove the screws located inside the
compartment and take off the access hole
cover.
[SV43830(ALL)03/95]
2. Reach in through access hole to remove
fuses. The fuses are located on the side of
the bracket assembly.
[SV43840(ALL)03/95]
3. Replace fuses with standard push-in fuses
(plug type).
[SV43850(ALL)03/95]
4. Reinstall compartment back and screw into
place.
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[SV44000(ALL)01/95]
Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to
blow if you do not find what caused the
overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have
your electrical system checked.
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[SV44100(ALL)03/95]
Circuit Breakers
[SV44200(ALL)08/95]
If you need to check a circuit breaker, locate the
fuse panel first. Otherwise, locate the circuit
breaker according to the instructions on the
charts given earlier in this chapter.
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[SV44400(ALL)10/92]
However, you should know that the circuit
breakers will reset themselves and allow the
electrical parts to work again once the overload
on the circuit is removed. If the circuit breakers
continue to cut off electricity, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked.
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[SV44450(ALL)02/95]
Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit
breakers. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
[SV44500(ALL)08/95]
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker, grip it with your finger and thumb and
pull it straight out of its socket.
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[SV44600(ALL)03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV44700(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[SV44800(ALL)01/95]
q
headlamps
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[SV44850(ALL)02/95]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[SV44900(ALL)01/95]
q
tail lamps
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[SV45000(ALL)01/95]
q
brakelamps
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[SV45100(ALL)01/95]
q
hazard flasher
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[SV45200(ALL)01/95]
q
turn signals
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[SV45300(ALL)01/95]
q
license plate lamp
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