FORD WINDSTAR 1998 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 1998, Model line: WINDSTAR, Model: FORD WINDSTAR 1998 1.GPages: 370, PDF Size: 2.97 MB
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Index
Brake fluid...................... 279
checking and adding................ 279
description..................... 279
specifications..................279, 325
Brakelamp, bulb replacement.............. 314
Brakes........................ 211
adjustment..................... 211
anti-lock...................... 211
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 12
applying the brakes................. 213
brake warning light.............. 11,18,143
fluid, checking and adding.............. 279
fluid, refill capacities................ 279
fluid, specifications...............279, 325
front disc...................... 211
if brakes do not grip well.............. 213
lubricant specifications................ 325
master cylinder................... 279
new brake linings................... 4
noise......................211, 213
parking...................... 214
power braking................... 211
servicing....................213, 279
stopping distances................213, 230
when storing your vehicle.............. 328
Brake-shift interlock.................. 217
Break-in period..................... 4
Brights (high beams)................... 18
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Built-in child seat, operation.............. 175
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 311
specifications.................... 318
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 339
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 339
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 324
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 208
Cargo net....................... 124
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 187
Cassette tape player
(see Electronic sound system)...... 43,48,60,63
Catalytic converter.................. 307
CD player (see Electronic sound system).......... 36
Changing a tire.................... 247
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Childproof locks.................... 110
Child safety restraints................. 174
built-in child seat.................. 175
child safety belts.................. 186
child safety seats.................. 187
Child safety seats................... 187
and air bags................168, 187±188
attaching with tether straps............. 199
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 187
built-in child seat.................. 175
in front seat................168, 187±188
in rear outboard seat................ 187
in rear seat..................... 187
tether anchorage hardware.............. 199
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Chime
headlamps on..................... 88
safety belt...................... 12
Cleaning your vehicle................. 319
CD player and discs.................. 39
chrome and aluminum parts............. 320
exterior....................... 319
exterior lamps................... 320
fabric....................... 321
headlamps..................... 320
instrument panel.................71,320
instrument panel lens................ 320
interior....................... 321
interior lamps.................... 321
plastic parts.................... 320
polishing...................... 319
rustproofing.................... 320
safety belts..................... 320
tail lamps..................... 320
upholstery and interior trim............. 321
washing...................... 319
waxing....................... 319
wheels....................... 322
Climate control system
air conditioning.................... 71
heating........................ 71
Clock...................... 35,51,66
Cold engine starting.................. 206
Combination lap and shoulder belts........... 159
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Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system) . . . 30, 36
Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system)..... 30
Console, description.................. 121
Controls, mirrors................... 117
Coolant (see Engine coolant).............. 282
checking and adding................ 282
drain and flush................... 286
preparing for storage................ 328
proper solution................... 284
refill capacities................... 324
specifications..................283, 325
temperature gauge.................. 22
warnings...................... 282
Cupholder(s)...................... 90
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.)......... 332
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 339
D
Daytime running light system.............. 88
Defrost
rear window..................... 83
windshield...................... 71
Dipstick....................... 277
automatic transaxle fluid............... 289
engine oil..................... 277
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 268
Dispute Settlement Board............... 334
Doors........................ 108
door ajar warning light................ 17
lubricant specifications................ 325
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Driving under special conditions............ 230
bad weather.................... 231
heavy load..................... 233
high speed..................... 231
high water..................... 232
slippery roads................... 231
tips for safe driving................. 230
towing a trailer................... 234
E
Electrical system
fuses........................ 237
operating when the engine is off............ 91
relays....................... 246
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)........... 60
Electronic sound system
antenna....................... 90
tuning the radio................ 31,43,61
warranty and service information............ 69
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)........... 60
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system).... 60
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 331
battery acid spills................262, 292
fuel........................ 303
jump-starting.................... 262
towing....................... 268
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 214
Emission control system................ 307
catalytic converter.................. 307
emissions warranty.................. 3
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Engine
does not start.................... 235
fuel injected engine, starting............. 205
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 235
preparing to start.................. 205
service points.................... 273
storing your vehicle...............326±327
Engine block heater.................. 208
Engine coolant.................... 282
checking and adding................ 282
checking hoses................... 286
disposal..................278, 285, 290
drain and flush................... 286
preparing for storage................ 328
proper solution.............278, 284±285, 290
recovery reservoir................273, 282
specifications.................... 325
temperature gauge.................. 22
Engine coolant temperature gauge............ 22
Engine fan...................... 269
Engine oil...................... 276
changing oil and oil filter.............. 278
checking and adding................ 277
dipstick...................... 277
disposal..................278, 285, 290
engine oil pressure warning light............ 16
filter, specifications................. 323
refill capacities................... 324
specifications.................... 276
synthetic oil..................276±277
ªbreak-inº oils................... 4±5
viscosity....................276±277
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Entry system
illuminated..................... 130
remote....................... 126
Exhaust fumes..................... 208
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............. 269
Federal Communications Commission........... 69
Flashers, hazard.................... 100
Flashing the lights.................... 95
Flat tire........................ 247
Fluid refill capacities.................. 324
Foglamps........................ 87
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 334
Ford Extended Service Plan................ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 339
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 339
Foreign registration.................. 337
French owner guides, how to obtain............ 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 305
capacity...................... 324
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 300
filter, specifications................. 323
fuel gauge...................... 20
improving fuel economy............... 306
low fuel warning light................. 20
quality....................... 302
running out of fuel................. 305
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 303
storing your vehicle................. 327
treating emergencies................. 303
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Fuel cap, replacing.................. 301
Fuel filter, specifications................ 323
Fuel gauge....................... 20
Fuse panels
engine compartment................. 244
instrument panel.................. 238
Fuses
charts....................... 240
checking and replacing............... 238
G
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)............ 305
Gauges
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
fuel gauge...................... 20
odometer....................... 23
speedometer..................... 23
tachometer...................... 24
trip odometer..................... 23
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 223
definition....................222, 233
driving with a heavy load.............. 233
location...................... 222
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 216
column-mounted.................. 216
locking the gearshift.................. 91
positions...................... 216
shifting the gears.................. 216
shift-lock...................... 217
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 223
definition...................... 222
driving with a heavy load.............. 233
location...................... 222
H
Hazard flashers.................... 100
Headlamps
aiming....................... 311
autolamp system.................. 104
bulb specification.................. 318
checking alignment................. 311
cleaning...................... 320
daytime running lights................. 88
flashing....................... 95
high beam...................... 94
replacing bulbs................... 311
turning on and off.................. 86
warning chime.................... 88
Head restraints.................... 141
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning system....... 71
rear seat controls................... 82
High beams
indicator light..................... 18
operation....................... 94
Hitch......................... 225
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Hood
latch location.................... 271
lubrication specifications............... 325
release lever.................... 271
working under the hood............... 269
Horn.......................... 99
Hoses, checking.................... 286
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 333
Idle, relearning..................267, 269
Ignition
positions of the ignition................ 91
removing the key................... 92
Indicator lamp module.................. 25
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............174, 187
Instrument cluster.................... 11
Instrument panel
cleaning..................... 71,320
lighting up panel and interior............. 89
registers....................... 71
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)....... 175
Interval wipers..................... 95
J
Jack
operation...................... 251
positioning..................... 251
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 264
disconnecting cables................. 267
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