4WD FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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Special Notice
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NOTICE TO OWNERS OF
E-4WD VEHICLES
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As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or an accident. Be sure to read the
special driving instructions in the section
Electronic 4-Wheel Drive (E-4WD)in this book.
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Your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
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Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the
same as the warranty number that appears on
your owner card. You should include this
number any time you write to Ford Motor
Company about your vehicle.
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The Vehicle Identification Number is attached to
your vehicle in the following places:
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on the metal tag attached to the top of the
instrument panel on the driver's side Ð you
can see the tag by looking through the
windshield from outside your vehicle.
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[IN05450(ALL)10/89]
one inch art:0010558-A
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number)
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one inch art:0020048-A
Check engine warning light symbol
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Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light
(If equipped)
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The Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light
turns on when the Electronic 4-Wheel Drive
system is not working properly. This light comes
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to the
ON position, but should turn off when the
engine starts. If the light does not come on when
you turn the ignition to the ON position, or if it
comes on and stays on when you are driving,
have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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The 4WD light will go off after a few seconds
and stay off if all systems are operating
correctly. If a problem is detected, the 4WD
warning light will flash a certain number of
times indicating the location of the problem. The
flashing will continue until the problem is
corrected. Each time the ignition key is turned
on the controller will detect the problem and
flash the signal. The 4WD system remains safe to
operate and the vehicle should be returned for
service.
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one inch art:0020529-B
Electronic 4-wheel drive warning light
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Steering Your Vehicle
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Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
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If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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NOTE: After any severe impact such as
striking large potholes, sliding into
curbs on icy roads, or a collision
involving the front end, observe the
steering wheel alignment. If the spokes
of the steering wheel seem to be in a
different position while going straight
down the road, have the front
suspension and steering checked for
possible damage.
[DR16005(ALL)06/95]Electronic 4-Wheel Drive (E-4WD)
(If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with the E-4WD
option, power is provided to all four wheels
whenever you press the accelerator pedal. It
improves both handling and traction during
difficult driving conditions, adjusting
automatically to your driving needs. Because the
entire E-4WD system is controlled by a
microprocessor, your vehicle is not equipped
with the switch or shift lever used with most
traditional 4WD vehicles. The microprocessor
does all the adjusting for you.
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192 [DR16025(ALL)05/94]How the Electronic 4-Wheel Drive (E-4WD)
System Works
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Under normal driving conditions, when the road
is firm, dry and level, the engine power is
distributed one-third to the front axle and
two-thirds to the rear axle. However, if a wheel
begins to slip, the microprocessor will sense this
condition and signal the system to transmit more
power to the axle with more traction. (You may
feel a momentary surge of power.)
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NOTE: The microprocessor is disabled when
the brakes are applied or when the
transmission selector is in the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) positions.
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Driving Your Electronic 4-Wheel Drive
(E-4WD) Vehicle
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Since your E-4WD vehicle is unique, follow these
steps to be safe:
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Avoid unnecessary turns or other maneuvers
that could cause loss of control and possible
injury.
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Use the same size and type of tire and wheel
as originally provided for your vehicle and
inflate the tires to the manufacturer's
recommended air pressure.
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Become familiar with your vehicle's operating
characteristics and study this Owner Guide
for specific operating instructions. Be sure all
occupants wear the safety belts provided.
Drive cautiously, defensively, and at speeds
safe for current road conditions.
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Do not let the added driving traction of
E-4WD lead you to believe that you can stop
any quicker than a conventional two-wheel
drive vehicle. The added traction performance
does not improve the braking ability of the
E-4WD vehicle. Allow the same amount of
distance when braking as with a two-wheel
drive vehicle.
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RWARNING
Your E-4WD Aerostar is a passenger
vehicle designed for on-road use; it is not
intended for any off-road use.
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RWARNING
On-vehicle wheel balancing will cause
damage to the drivetrain of E-4WD
Aerostars.
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Brakes
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Front Disc Brakes
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The front disc brakes are self-adjusting. They do
not require service other than periodic inspection
for pad wear.
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Rear Drum Brakes
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The rear drum brakes are self-adjusting.
Automatic adjustment occurs when the brakes
are applied while ªbacking up.º If normal
operation does not include much backing, adjust
the brakes when they seem ªlow,º using the
procedure underIf Brakes Do Not Grip Well or
Pedal is ªLowºin this chapter.
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RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire
continuously or do not follow these
precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly
injuring yourself or others.
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RWARNING
The tire size on the E-4WD must be
maintained.
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Your vehicle may have a full diameter mini
spare or a full size tire. This full diameter mini
spare is special for the E-4WD and another mini
spare from another vehicle can not be
substituted without the possibility of damage to
your vehicle. All tires should be inflated to the
manufacturer's recommended pressures.
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RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.
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Extended use of other than matching size spare
tires on a Traction-Lok axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of
effectiveness does not affect normal driving and
should not be noticeable to the driver.
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232 [RE05400(ALL)05/94]If your vehicle is the model with a standard
length body or extended length (all models), the
temporary spare tire is stowed at the rear of the
vehicle under the body.
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The standard length E-4WD model spare tire is
mounted on the floor.
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To remove underbody temporary spare tire:
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1. Insert lug nut wrench into the actuator hole
and turn counterclockwise until the cable
extends to allow the spare tire to be pulled
rearward from under the vehicle.
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2. Slide the spare tire to the rear and remove
the retainer from the wheel.
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3. To stow cable/retainer with spare tire
removed, insert cable fitting into carrier rear
wall slot, place wheel retainer against the
carrier, and turn lug nut wrench clockwise
until slack is removed.
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If the Engine Cranks But Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
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The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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For information on how to check and reset the
fuel pump shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off
switchin the Index.
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Towing Your Vehicle
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The recommended method to tow your Aerostar
is with flatbed or wheel lift equipment.
However, slingbelt towing is acceptable. On
vehicles equipped with an under-vehicle spare
tire carrier, remove the tire assembly from the
carrier and store it in a secure area before
towing. For E-4WD vehicles, the 4-wheel drive
system must be disabled prior to towing. The
transmission must be in N (Neutral) and the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position to
disable the Electronic 4-Wheel Drive System.
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Wheel Inspection and Maintenance
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Check for damage that would affect the runout
of the wheels. Wobble or shimmy will eventually
damage the wheel bearings.
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Front wheel bearings require periodic repacking
and adjustment as specified in theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet. Loose or worn front
wheel bearings tend to let the vehicle wander or
shimmy, and can eventually cause excessive tire
wear.
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Whenever a wheel is removed and then
re-installed, always remove any corrosion that
may be present on the mounting surface of the
wheel and/or the surface of the hub, drum or
rotor that contacts the wheel.
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RWARNING
Installing wheels without good
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel
mounting surface can cause the wheel lug
nuts to loosen and could allow the wheel
to come off while the vehicle is in motion.
[SV26447(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
On-vehicle wheel balancing will cause
damage to the drivetrain of E-4WD
Aerostars.
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Index 375
Serial number (VIN)............ 5
Service concerns............ 246
Servicing your vehicle.......... 265
precautions when servicing...... 266
servicing when you tow........ 202
Shift-lock system........... 66,187
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 186
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 11,13
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 13
Side mirrors.............. 144
Snow tires and chains.......... 302
Spare tire................ 229
changing the tire.........229, 237
conventional spare.......... 229
finding the spare........... 231
removing the spare tire........ 231
storing the flat tire........231, 239
temporary spare........... 229
Spark plugs, specifications........ 337
Special driving conditions........ 198
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles............. 5
Specification chart, lubricants....... 338
Speed control, when towing a trailer . . . 220
Speedometer............... 87
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 64
starting a cold engine.......... 65
starting after a collision......... 69
starting a warm engine......... 65
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 225
Steering, power............. 191
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