FORD WINDSTAR 1997 1.G Owners Manual

Maintenance and Care
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[MC31700(ALL)03/96
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC31800(ALL)07/96]
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 that additional mixed city and highway driving is
required to complete the check of the OBD II system.
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[MC31825(ALL)07/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below:
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[MC32000(ALL)07/96]
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At least twenty minutes driving in stop and go, city type
traffic with at least four idle periods.
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[MC32100(ALL)07/96]
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At least ten minutes of driving on an expressway or
highway.
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[MC32200(ALL)07/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and at operating temperature. Once started, the
vehicle must not be turned off during these driving modes.
[MC33200(ALL)01/96]
Lights
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[MC33300(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[MC33400(ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC33500(ALL)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC33600(ALL)01/96]
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brakelamps
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[MC33700(ALL)01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC33800(ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC33900(ALL)05/96]
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license plate lamps
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[MC34000(ALL)01/96]
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fog lamps
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050182-A
Headlamp bulb removal
[MC35300(ALL)01/96]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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[MC35400(ALL)01/96]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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[MC35500(ALL)01/96]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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[MC35600(ALL)01/96]6.
Be sure that you have the proper replacement bulb ready
before you discard the burned out bulb.
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[MC35700(ALL)01/96]
To install a bulb:
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[MC35800(ALL)01/96]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.
[MC35900(ALL)01/96]2.
Snap the retaining clip over the plastic base.
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[MC36000(ALL)01/96]3.
Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into place.
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[MC36100(ALL)01/96]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
[MC36300(ALL)01/96]
To remove a bulb:
[MC36400(ALL)01/96]1.
Open the liftgate.
[MC36500(ALL)01/96]2.
Remove two screws along top edge of taillamp lens.
[MC36600(ALL)01/96]3.
Grasp lens with fingers at point B and pull side of lens out
until snap attachment releases.
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[MC36700(ALL)01/96]
13-1/2 pica
art:0050177-A
Taillamp lens removal
[MC36800(ALL)01/96]4.
Grasp lens along liftgate opening edge and pull straight
rearward until snap attachment releases.
[MC36900(ALL)01/96]5.
Remove bulb and socket by twisting to unlock and pulling
straight out.
[MC37000(ALL)01/96]6.
Remove bulb from socket by pulling straight out from
socket.
[MC37100(ALL)01/96]
To install a taillamp bulb:
[MC37200(ALL)01/96]1.
Insert new bulb into socket by pushing bulb until it is locked
in position.
[MC37300(ALL)01/96]2.
Install socket into lamp by aligning socket to lamp and
turning clockwise until locked in place.
[MC37400(ALL)01/96]3.
Align pins along liftgate edge with holes in body and snap
attachment into retainer.
[MC37500(ALL)01/96]4.
Rock lens around on outer edge and snap in second snap
attachment.
[MC37600(ALL)01/96]5.
Replace two screws along top edge of lens.
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[MC37700(ALL)01/96]
33-1/2 pica
art:0050019-D
Light bulb locations
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[MC37800(ALL)01/96]
Replacing The Fog Lamp Bulb
[MC37900(ALL)01/96]
To remove a bulb:
[MC38000(ALL)01/96]1.
Disconnect wiring connector from lamp.
[MC38100(ALL)01/96]2.
Rotate bulb and socket to remove from lamp.
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[MC38200(ALL)01/96]
To install a bulb:
[MC38300(ALL)01/96]1.
Install bulb and socket into lamp and rotate.
[MC38400(ALL)01/96]2.
Connect wiring connector to lamp.
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Bulb replacement chart
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twenty-eight pica
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Cleaning Your Vehicle
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Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle
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[MC38900(ALL)01/96]
Wash the outside of your vehicle, including the underside, with
a mild detergent.
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[MC39000(ALL)01/96]
DO NOT:
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[MC39100(ALL)01/96]
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Wash your vehicle with hot water
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[MC39200(ALL)01/96]
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Wash your vehicle while it sits in direct sunlight
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[MC39300(ALL)01/96]
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Wash your vehicle while the body is hot
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[MC39400(ALL)01/96]
Pollen, bird droppings and tree sap can damage the paint,
especially in hot weather. Wash your vehicle as often as
necessary to keep it clean.
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[MC39500(ALL)01/96]
Take similar precautions if your vehicle is exposed to chemical
industrial fallout.
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[MC39600(ALL)01/96]
Paint damage resulting from fallout is not related to a defect in
paint materials or workmanship and therefore is not covered by
warranty. Ford, however, believes that continual improvement
in customer satisfaction is a high priority. For this reason, Ford
has authorized its dealers to repair, at no charge to the owner,
the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by environmental fallout
within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of purchase,
whichever comes first. Customers may be required to bring their
vehicle in for inspection by a Ford representative.
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[MC39700(ALL)01/96]
Polish your vehicle to remove harmful deposits and protect the
finish.
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Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[MC39900(ALL)12/95]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do
not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel, or strong detergents.
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[MC40000(ALL)01/96
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Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[MC40100(ALL)01/96]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean with
a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for
routine cleaning.
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[MC40200(ALL)01/96]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
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[MC40300(ALL)01/96
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If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed
rustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing is
not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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[MC40400(ALL)02/96
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Cleaning the Safety Belts
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[MC40500(ALL)02/96]
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is
recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach
or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it.
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[MC40600(ALL)01/96]
Your Built-In Child Seat may be cleaned with mild soap and
water. Do not use household cleaners as they may weaken the
webbing or damage the plastic parts. For your convenience, the
liner can be removed, machine-washed, and air-dried.
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