FORD WINDSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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The relay box cover located under the instrument panel
[SV38700(ALL)02/95]
Lights
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[SV38800(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[SV38900(ALL)01/95]
n
headlamps
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[SV39000(ALL)01/95]
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tail lamps
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[SV39100(ALL)01/95]
n
brakelamps
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[SV39200(ALL)01/95]
n
hazard flasher
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[SV39300(ALL)01/95]
n
turn signals
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[SV39400(ALL)01/95]
n
license plate lamp
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[SV39450(ALL)02/95]
n
fog lamps
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The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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[SV39600(ALL)01/95]
n
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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[SV39700(ALL)01/95]
n
the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
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[SV39800(ALL)01/93]
n
the headlamp beams are not pointed slightly down and to
the right
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[SV39900(ALL)03/95]
Replacing the Headlamp Bulb
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[SV40000(ALL)01/93]
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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[SV40100(ALL)05/95]
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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[SV40200(ALL)01/93]
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 and affect
its performance.
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[SV40300(ALL)03/95]
To remove the headlamp bulb:
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[SV40400(ALL)01/93]1.
Make sure that the engine is off and the headlamp switch on
the instrument panel is in the OFF position.
[SV40500(ALL)11/93]2.
Lift the hood and locate the headlamp bulb installed in the
rear of the headlamp. Remove the electrical connector from
the bulb by pulling the connector away from the bulb
assembly.
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Headlamp bulb removal
[SV40700(ALL)11/93]3.
Squeeze the bulb retaining clip toward the bulb until it
releases.Keep the clip.You must use it again to hold the
new bulb in place.
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[SV40900(ALL)04/95]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[SV41000(ALL)01/93]5.
Do not touch the bulb with your skin or you could shatter
the bulb. Always grasp the bulb assembly from the plastic
base.
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[SV41100(ALL)01/93]6.
Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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[SV41300(ALL)03/95]
To install a bulb:
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[SV41400(ALL)01/93]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. Do not touch the
glass with your fingers.
[SV41500(ALL)11/93]2.
Snap the retaining clip over the plastic base.
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[SV41600(ALL)01/93]3.
Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into place.
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[SV41700(ALL)09/89]4.
Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed bulbs, you should not need to align it again.
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Replacing the Taillamp Bulbs
[SV41820(ALL)10/93]
To remove a bulb:
[SV41825(ALL)10/93]1.
Open the liftgate.
[SV41830(ALL)10/93]2.
Remove two screws along top edge of taillamp lens.
[SV41835(ALL)10/93]3.
Grasp lens with fingers at point B and pull side of lens out
until snap attachment releases.
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Taillamp lens removal
[SV41850(ALL)10/93]4.
Grasp lens along liftgate opening edge and pull straight
rearward until snap attachment releases.
[SV41860(ALL)06/94]5.
Remove bulb and socket by twisting to unlock and pulling
straight out.
[SV41875(ALL)06/94]6.
Remove bulb from socket by pulling straight out from
socket.
[SV41900(ALL)10/93]
To install a taillamp bulb:
[SV41910(ALL)06/94]1.
Insert new bulb into socket by pushing bulb until it is locked
in position.
[SV41915(ALL)06/94]2.
Install socket into lamp by aligning socket to lamp and
turning clockwise until locked in place.
[SV41920(ALL)06/94]3.
Align pins along liftgate edge with holes in body and snap
attachment into retainer.
[SV41930(ALL)06/94]4.
Rock lens around on outer edge and snap in second snap
attachment.
[SV41940(ALL)06/94]5.
Replace two screws along top edge of lens.
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Light bulb locations
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Replacing The Fog Lamp Bulb
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To remove a bulb:
[SV42265(ALL)06/94]1.
Disconnect wiring connector from lamp.
[SV42270(ALL)06/94]2.
Rotate bulb and socket to remove from lamp.
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[SV42275(ALL)03/95]
To install a bulb:
[SV42280(ALL)06/94]1.
Install bulb and socket into lamp and rotate.
[SV42295(ALL)06/94]2.
Connect wiring connector to lamp.
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Bulb replacement chart
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Emission Control System
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Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic converter which
enables your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emission
requirements.
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[SV43300(ALL)05/95]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission
control parts continue to work properly:
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[SV43400(ALL)01/95]
n
Use only unleaded fuel.
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[SV43500(ALL)01/95]
n
Avoid running out of fuel.
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[SV43600(ALL)01/93]
n
Never turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving,
especially at high speeds.
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[SV43700(ALL)03/95]
n
Have the services listed in yourMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet performed according to the specified schedule.
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RWARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or
other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up
the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can
start a fire.
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[SV43900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle. Emission
controls cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor.
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[SV43925(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of harmful and
potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Under extreme conditions excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the fuel system, the interior floor covering,
or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
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[SV43950(ALL)03/95]
The Scheduled Maintenance Services listed in theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet are required because they are
considered essential to the life and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
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[SV44000(ALL)05/95]
Watch for fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke and loss of oil
pressure. Also watch for the charge warning light, the check
engine light, or the temperature warning light. These sometimes
indicate that the emission system is not working properly.
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[SV44100(ALL)01/95]
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or
engine. Changes that cause more unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can increase the temperature of the engine or
exhaust system.
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[SV44200(ALL)01/93]
By law, anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases
vehicles, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles is not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or
prevent it from working. In some of the United States and in
Canada, vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control
device is removed or is prevented from working.
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[SV44225(ALL)05/95]
In general, maintenance, replacement, or service of the emission
control devices or systems in your new Ford Motor Company
vehicle or engine may be performed at your expense by any
automotive repair establishment or individual using automotive
parts equivalent to those with which your vehicle or engine was
originally equipped.
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