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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(ALL)05/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators that put you in touch with the
help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your
warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (3 years or
60,000 km), whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside
Assistance coverages beyond this period, through Ford Auto
Club, contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer (not
available in Canada).
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[HS00215(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220(ALL)06/94]
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225(ALL)06/94]
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230(ALL)06/94]
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235(ALL)06/94]
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240(ALL)06/94]
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow,
are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing
and repossession).
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[HS00245(ALL)06/94]
How to use Roadside Assistance
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[HS00250(ALL)06/94]
Your Roadside Assistance identification card can be found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Complete
the card and place it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[HS00255(ALL)04/95]
To receive roadside assistance in the United States call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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[HS00260(ALL)04/95]
Should you need to arrange for roadside assistance yourself,
Ford Motor Company will reimburse the reasonable cost. To
obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD
(in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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Never get under a vehicle while it is supported by a jack
only. If you must work under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away
from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
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[SV02900(ALL)03/95]
Working Under the Hood
[SV03000(ALL)02/95]
Before you open the hood, read this section carefully.
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[SV03100(ALL)02/95]
If you plan to work under the hood while the engine is
off:
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[SV03200(ALL)01/93]
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Set the parking brake and make sure the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV03300(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Always remove the key from the ignition after you turn
off the engine.
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[SV03400(ALL)03/95]
If you must work under the hood while the engine is
on:
[SV03500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Set the parking brake and make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV03600(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught
in the moving parts.
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To find out how much engine coolant mixture your vehicle's
coolant system can hold, seeRefill Capacitieslater in this chapter.
[SV20900(ALL)02/95]
You may add water by itself only in an emergency, but you
should replace it with a 50/50 mixture of water and coolant as
soon as possible.
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[SV21000(ALL)02/95]
Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for leaks if
you have to add engine coolant more than once a month, or
you have to add more than a quart (liter) at a time.
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[SV21100(ALL)11/94]
Checking hoses
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[SV21200(ALL)01/93]
Inspect all engine and heater system hoses for deterioration,
leaks and loose clamps before adding or replacing engine
coolant. Make whatever repairs or replacements are necessary
using Motorcraft parts or their equivalents.
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[SV21300(ALL)05/95]
Engine coolant drain and flush
[SV21400(ALL)11/93]
To drain and flush your engine coolant, youMUSTsee your
Ford dealer or refer to the procedure in the service manual.
Failing to do so could result in engine damage.
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[SV21505(ALL)05/95]
Battery
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[SV21510(ALL)02/95]
The Motorcraft maintenance-free battery does not require
additional water during its life of service. The vents are part of
the cover and cannot be removed. For longer, trouble-free
operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make
certain the battery cables are tightly fastened to the battery
terminals.
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[SV21515(ALL)02/95]
If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or terminals,
remove the cables from the terminal and clean them both with a
wire brush. You can neutralize the acid with a solution of
baking soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you are done
cleaning them, and apply a small quantity of grease to the top
of each battery terminal to help prevent corrosion.
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Battery Replacement
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[SV21525(ALL)02/95]
If your original equipment battery requires replacement while
under warranty, it may, in some cases, be replaced by a
Motorcraft low-maintenance battery. The low-maintenance
battery has removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte
level and for adding water, if needed.
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[SV21530(ALL)02/95]
Check your battery's electrolyte level, at least every 12 months
or 12,000 miles (20,000 km), in temperatures up to90ÊF (32ÊC).
Keep the electrolyte in each cell up to the ªlevelº indicator. Do
not overfill the battery cell.
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[SV21535(ALL)05/95]
If the electrolyte level in your battery gets low, you can add
plain tap water to the battery, as long as you do not use hard
water (water with a high mineral or alkali content). If possible,
however, try to only fill the battery cell with distilled water. If
the battery needs water often, have the charging system
checked.
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[SV21540(ALL)03/95]
Help Us Protect Our Environment
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[SV21545(ALL)04/95]
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid
batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for
disposal.
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[SV21550(ALL)02/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0040201-A
Battery recycling symbol
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RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to
flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result
in injury or vehicle damage.
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[SV21560(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes,
and clothing.
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[SV21562(ALL)05/95]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or clothing,
immediately flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes. If
someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk
or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[SV21570(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting a
battery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with a
carrier or with your hands on the opposite corners.
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[SV21580(ALL)03/95]
Windshield Washer Fluid and Wipers
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[SV21600(ALL)03/95]
Washer Fluid
[SV21700(ALL)02/95]
Check the level of the windshield washer fluid every time you
stop for fuel. The reservoir for washer fluid is located on the
front, passenger side of the engine compartment. This reservoir
contains the fluid for both the windshield and liftgate washers.
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[SV21900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put windshield washer fluid in the container for
the engine coolant.
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[SV37500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
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[SV37520(ALL)05/95]
Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a
qualified technician.
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[SV37600(ALL)03/93]
RWARNING
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box
before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
[SV37700(ALL)12/93]
A blown maxi-fuse may be replaced but will continue to blow
until the cause of the overload condition is corrected.
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[SV37800(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.
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[SV38400(ALL)10/94]
Relays
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Relays are devices which receive signals from components or
systems. After receiving signals, relays transfer these signals to
activate or deactivate other components or systems. One relay
box is located with the maxi-fuses near the battery and one is
located with the fuse panel under the instrument panel.
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Servicing Your Windstar
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[SV44235(ALL)05/95]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement
parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or
for the service of components affecting emission control, such
non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's
responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please
consult your warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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[SV44250(ALL)02/92]
Never use a metal exhaust collector when you service your
vehicle. If the metal collector contacts any of your vehicle's
plastic trim or bumper parts they could melt or deform.
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[SV44300(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate properly. See
your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five seconds
after you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV44400(ALL)11/93]
Information about your vehicle's emissions control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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[SV44450(ALL)05/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
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[SV44460(ALL)05/95]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies a ªneed for additional mixed city and highway driving
to complete the checkº of the OBD II system. As soon as all of
the OBD II system checks are successfully completed, the OBD
II system is set to the ready condition. The amount of driving
required to reach the ready condition varies with individual
driving patterns. To complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle defined below.
If the vehicle owner cannot or does not want to do the
additional driving required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of repair work.
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[SV47350(ALL)10/93]
RWARNING
Fuel system components may be damaged by torches and
welding equipment.
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Cooling system
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Protect your vehicle against freezing temperatures.
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Battery
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Check and recharge the battery as necessary.
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Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of
grease.
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Brakes
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[SV48000(ALL)01/93]
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Make sure the brakes and parking brake are fully released.
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Tires
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Maintain recommended air pressure.
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Miscellaneous
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under
the vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.
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Lubricate working parts to prevent corrosion.
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Audio system (see Electronic sound system)....... 195
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)........... 123
Autolock (see Keyless entry).............. 154
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 235
fluid, adding.................... 337
fluid, checking................... 336
fluid, refill capacities................ 363
fluid, specification.................. 365
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Backing up...................... 236
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............261, 325
battery saver.................... 151
charging system warning light........... 72,85
how to service................... 323
jumping a disabled battery.............. 261
maintenance-free.................. 323
proper disposal, recycling.............. 324
when storing your vehicle.............. 368
Brake fluid
brake warning light................ 68,84
checking and adding................ 337
specifications..................338, 365
Brakelamp, bulb replacement.............. 354
Brakes
adjustment..................... 240
anti-lock...................... 240
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light..... 69,88
applying the brakes................. 243
brake warning light................ 68,84
fluid, checking and adding.............. 337
fluid, specifications...............338, 365
front disc...................... 240
if brakes do not grip well.............. 242
new brake linings................... 4
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Electronic sound system (continued)
radio reception................... 232
tuning the radio..............197, 209, 226
warranty and service information........... 234
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system).......... 225
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 283
battery acid spills................261, 325
jump-starting.................... 261
towing....................... 281
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 244
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 359
emissions warranty................. 360
Engine
check engine warning light............ 70,86
does not start..................... 61
fuel injected engine, starting.............. 57
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 61
preparing to start................... 57
service points.................... 305
starting....................... 55
starting after a collision............... 280
storing your vehicle................. 367
Engine block heater................... 60
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 319
checking hoses................... 323
preparing for storage................ 368
proper solution...............321±322, 337
specifications.................... 365
Engine coolant temperature gauge, description..... 78,93
Engine knocking................... 311
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 318
checking and adding................ 317
dipstick...................... 317
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