FORD WINDSTAR 1997 1.G Owners Manual

Maintenance and Care
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[MC40700(ALL)05/96]
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Lens
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[MC40800(ALL)01/96]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth and a glass
cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to
clean the lens as these may cause scratches.
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[MC40900(ALL)01/96
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Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[MC41000(ALL)01/96]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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[MC41100(ALL)02/96
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Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[MC41200(ALL)02/96]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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[MC41300(ALL)03/96
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Cleaning the Seats
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[MC41400(ALL)01/96]
Leather and vinyl
[MC41500(ALL)01/96]
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather
cleaner of a mild soap.
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[MC41600(ALL)05/96
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Fabric
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[MC41700(ALL)05/96]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum
cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions
that come with the cleaner.
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[MC41800(ALL)05/96]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a small, hidden
area of fabric. If the fabric's color or texture is
adversely affected by a particular cleaner, do not use
it.
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[MC41900(ALL)03/96
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Cleaning the Wheels
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[MC42000(ALL)03/96]
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to wash your
vehicle's body. Do not use acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool,
abrasives, fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil remover to
remove grease and tar.
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Capacities and Specifications
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[CS00200(ALL)01/96]
Motorcraft Parts
% [CS00300(ALL)01/96]
twenty pica
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% [CS00400(ALL)07/96]
Refill Capacities
[CS00500(ALL)01/96]
eighteen pica
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Capacities and Specifications
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[CS00600(ALL)01/96]
Lubricant Specifications
% [CS00700(ALL)07/96]
twenty-two pica
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[CS00800(ALL)01/96]
Vehicle Storage
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[CS00900(ALL)01/96]
Maintenance Tips
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[CS01000(ALL)01/96]
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of
time (60 days or more), refer to the following maintenance
recommendations to keep your vehicle in good operating
condition.
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[CS01100(ALL)01/96]
General
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[CS01200(ALL)01/96]
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Store your vehicle in a dry, ventilated place.
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[CS01300(ALL)01/96]
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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[CS01400(ALL)01/96]
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When your vehicle is stored outside, it will require regular
maintenance to protect against rust and damage.
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[CS01500(ALL)01/96]
Body
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[CS01600(ALL)01/96]
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Wash your vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar
or mud from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housings and
underside of front fenders.
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[CS01700(ALL)01/96]
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
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[CS01800(ALL)01/96]
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of
auto wax to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
your vehicle is washed.
[CS01900(ALL)01/96]
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Lubricate all hood, door and liftgate hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
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[CS02000(ALL)01/96]
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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[CS02100(ALL)01/96]
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
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[CS03200(ALL)01/96]
Cooling system
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[CS03300(ALL)01/96]
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Protect your vehicle against freezing temperatures.
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[CS03400(ALL)01/96]
Battery
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[CS03500(ALL)01/96]
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Check and recharge the battery as necessary.
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[CS03600(ALL)01/96]
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Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of
grease.
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[CS03700(ALL)01/96]
Brakes
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[CS03800(ALL)01/96]
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Make sure the brakes and parking brake are fully released.
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[CS03900(ALL)01/96]
Tires
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[CS04000(ALL)01/96]
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Maintain recommended air pressure.
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[CS04100(ALL)01/96]
Miscellaneous
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[CS04200(ALL)01/96]
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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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[CS04300(ALL)01/96]
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Lubricate working parts to prevent corrosion.
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[RD00100(ALL)02/96]
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)
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[RD00200(ALL)02/96]
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
an accident or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor
Company.
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[RD00300(ALL)05/96]
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company.
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[RD00400(ALL)02/96]
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area)
or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(ALL)05/96]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(ALL)11/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators who 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 (60,000 km),
whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance
coverages beyond this period (available through Ford Auto Club
in the United States or Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in
Canada), contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Additional Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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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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