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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two
things Ð that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by
your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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This light comes on when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or comes on after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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Brake warning light symbol
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Safety Chains
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Always use safety chains between your vehicle
and trailer. Cross chains under the trailer tongue
and allow slack for turning corners. Connect
safety chains to the vehicle frame or hook
retainers. Never attach chains to the bumper.
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Trailer Brakes
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Separate trailer brakes are required on most
towed vehicles weighing over 1,500 lb (680 kg).
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RWARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake
system directly to your vehicle's brake
system. Your vehicle may not have
enough braking power and your chances
of having a collision greatly increase.
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Trailer Lamps
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Make sure your trailer lamps conform to Federal
and local regulations.
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Class I and Class II Trailer Tow electrical wiring
provides two circuits (right hand and left hand)
to operate trailer stop/turn tail lamps. Each
stop/turn circuit will operate one combination
stop/turn light bulb (# 1157, 3157, 2357, or 3357)
on the trailer. Never add more than one trailer
light bulb to one circuit.
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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.
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Servicing Your Aerostar
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Service Made Easy
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Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
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1. When we can, we design parts that do not
need to be serviced.
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2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as
easy as possible. To help you:
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We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in
the engine compartment so that you can find
them easily.
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When possible, we design parts Ð such as
the headlamp bulbs Ð that can be replaced
without tools.
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We give you a Maintenance Schedule that
makes tracking routine service for your
vehicle easy. The maintenance schedule is
located in theMaintenance Schedule and Record
booklet.
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This chapter tells you about the basic parts that
you need to check and service regularly.
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If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your
dealership can provide the parts and service
required. Check yourWarranty Information Booklet
to find out which parts and services are covered.
Also see theCustomer Assistancechapter of this
Owner Guide.
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Circuit Breakers
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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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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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Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit
breakers. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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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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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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high-mount brakelamp
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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hazard flasher
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turn signals
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license plate lamp
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The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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NOTE: If the bulb is accidently touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing
alcohol before being used.
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Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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1. Make sure that the headlamp switch on the
instrument panel is in the OFF position.
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2. Remove the screws that attach the headlamp
trim to the vehicle.
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3. Remove the headlamp trim.
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4. Remove the four screws (two on top and
two on bottom) that attach the headlamp to
the vehicle.
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NOTE: Do not disturb the aim adjusting
screws.
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5. Pull the headlamp away from the vehicle
and remove the electrical connector by
pulling rearward.
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6. Unsnap the bulb retaining wire and carefully
remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it out without turning it.
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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1. With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base
facing upward, insert the glass end of the
bulb into the socket. You may need to turn
the bulb left or right to line up the grooves
in the plastic base with the tabs in the
socket. When the grooves are aligned, push
the bulb into the socket until the plastic base
contacts the rear of the socket.
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2. Snap the retaining wire over both sides of
the bulb and connect the electrical connector.
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3. Position the headlamp on the vehicle and
install the four attaching screws.
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4. Turn the headlamps on and make sure that
they work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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Liftgate models
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To remove the brakelamp and bulb:
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1. Remove the two screws from the surface of
the lens.
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2. After removing the screws, remove the lamp
assembly.
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3. Disconnect the high-mount brakelamp wiring
connector.
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4. Remove the screw retaining the bulb holder
assembly, pull the bulb holder assembly
away from the lamp, and pull the bulb
straight out of the holder.
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To replace/install the brakelamp:
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1. Push bulb(s) into bulb holder assembly.
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2. Place bulb holder assembly on lamp and
install retaining screw. Tighten screw.
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3. Connect the high-mount brakelamp wiring
connector.
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4. Position the lamp assembly on the vehicle.
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5. Install and tighten the two screws.
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6. Apply brakes to confirm the brakelamp is
functional after installing.
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Replacing the high-mount brakelamp bulb Ð liftgate
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Dual Rear Door Models
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To remove the brakelamp:
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1. Remove the two screws from the surface of
the lens.
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2. Pull the lens assembly out of the lamp
housing.
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3. Pull the bulb socket out of the lens assembly.
It is not necessary to twist the socket.
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4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
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To replace/install the brakelamp:
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1. Push the bulb into the socket.
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2. Push the socket into the lens assembly.
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3. Install the lens assembly into lamp.
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4. Install and tighten the two screws.
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Replacing the high-mount brakelamp bulb Ð dual rear
door models only
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