tow FORD WINDSTAR 2000 2.G Owner's Manual

Your vehicle is ready to install a Trailer Tow module that will provide the
proper communication with the vehicle electrical system so your trailer
lamps will function properly. See your dealer or trailer rental agency for
proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps.
Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
²Ensure that you turn off your speed control. The speed control may
shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
²Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
²Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will
eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.
²Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
Exceeding the GCWR rating may cause internal transmission
damage and void your warranty coverage.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance guide
for more information.
Trailer towing tips
²Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on
a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning,
make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other
obstacles.
²Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
²The trailer tongue weight should be 10% of the loaded trailer weight.
²After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
²When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, place
the gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. This aids engine
cooling and air conditioner efficiency.
²Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels.
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate
from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²for the Basic warranty period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited
Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles),
whichever comes first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or
80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles
Roadside assistance will cover:
²changing a flat tire
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²fuel delivery
²towing to the nearest Ford of Canada or Ford Motor Company
dealership, or towing to your selling dealership if within 56 km (35
miles). Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents or getting stuck
in the mud or snow, are covered (some exclusions apply, such as
impound towing or repossession).
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, it is found in
the Roadside Assistance book in the glove compartment.
To receive roadside assistance in the United States for Ford or Mercury
vehicles, call 1-800-241-3673 or if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call
1±800±521±4140. In Canada call 1±800±665±2006.
Should you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford will
reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain information about
reimbursement, call 1-800-241-3673 in the United States for Ford or
Mercury vehicles; or if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call 1±800±521±4140.
Call 1±800±665±2006 in Canada.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
1 10A Right Stepwell Lamp, Left Stepwell Lamp,
Right Puddle Lamp, Left Puddle Lamp, Left
2nd Row Reading Lamp, Right 2nd Row
Reading Lamp, Left 3rd Row Reading
Lamp, Right 3rd Row Reading Lamp, Cargo
Lamp, Dome Lamp, Map Lamp, LH
Visor/Vanity Lamp, RH Visor/Vanity Lamp
2 25A Glove Box Lamp, LH I/P Courtesy Lamp,
RH I/P Courtesy Lamp, Trailer Tow Module
3 10A LH Power Mirror Motor, RH Power Mirror
Motor
4 Ð Not Used
5 20A I/P Power Point
RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3
RELAY 4 RELAY 5 RELAY 6
FUSE 1
FUSE 7
FUSE 12
FUSE 18
FUSE 24FUSE 8
FUSE 13
FUSE 19
FUSE 25FUSE 9
FUSE 14
FUSE 20
FUSE 26FUSE 10
FUSE 15
FUSE 21
FUSE 27FUSE 11
FUSE 16
FUSE 22
FUSE 28FUSE 17
FUSE 23
FUSE 29 FUSE 2 FUSE 3 FUSE 4 FUSE 5
FUSE 6
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment
Fuse Panel Description
6 15A Radio, Compact Disc Changer, Remote
Keyless Entry Module, PSD (Power Sliding
Door) Module RH and LH, Rear Seat Radio
Controller
7 15A Left Rear Turn Lamp, Right Backup Lamp,
Right Stop Lamp, Right Rear Park Lamp,
Right License Lamp, Left License Lamp, LH
Backup Lamp
8 20A Rear Electronic Module, RHF/RH Sliding/LH
Sliding/Liftgate Door Lock Motors, Aux. Air
Blend Door Motor, Aux. Air Mode Door
Motor
9 10A Cluster, PATS Transceiver, Powertrain
Control Module Relay (coil)
10 10A Heated Backlite Relay (coil), Speed Control
Module, ABS Module, Cluster, Front Temp
Blend Door Actuator, Brake Shift Interlock
Solenoid, Powertrain Control Module,
Power Sliding Door Module RH and LH,
Reverse Sensing System, Front A/C Control
Head
11 10A Electric Brake Controller, Brake Shift
Interlock Solenoid, Rear Electronic Module
12 20A Center High-Mount Stop Lamp, Trailer Tow
Module
13 10A Right Rear Turn Lamp, Left Stop Lamp,
Left Rear Park Lamp
14 10A Autolamp Sensor, Transmission Overdrive
Cancel Switch, Front Electronic Module,
Compass Module, Electrochromatic Mirror,
Power Sliding Door Overhead Console
Switch
15 Ð Not Used
16 10A Cluster, Rear Electronic Module
17 20A Cigar Lighter/Powerpoint, Datalink
Connector
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
208 Ð Not Used
209 Ð Front Wiper Hi/Low Relay
301 Ð Not Used
302 Ð Start Interrupt Relay
303 Ð Not Used
304 Ð Powertrain Control Module Relay
401 Ð Not Used
501 Ð Powertrain Control Module Diode
502 Ð A/C Clutch Diode
503 Ð Not Used
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or conventional spare tire. The
temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than
a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire
with a conventional tire as soon as possible.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
²exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances
²load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
²tow a trailer
²use tire chains
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²drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced
ground clearance
²try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel
²use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Spare tire information
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire thatmust be usedfor
emergencies only. Vehicles equipped with 16º tires have a 15º spare tire.
Vehicles equipped with self-sealing tires do not have a self-sealing spare.
Location of the spare tire and tools
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Item Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear
bumper
Jack, wheel nut
wrench,Behind the access panel located on the right rear
quarter panel interior trim
Jack handle Attached to jack with clip
Removing the jack and tools
1. Locate the access panel on the interior trim. Rotate the two panel
retaining clips and remove the panel.
2. Remove the jack and lug nut wrench by turning the thumbscrew
counterclockwise to remove clamp and relieve tension against the
stowage bracket.
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Stowing the spare tire
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the interior side facing up.
2. Install the retainer through the
wheel center and slide the wheel
under the vehicle.
3. Turn the lug nut wrench
clockwise until the tire is raised to
its original position underneath the
vehicle. The hex nut ratchets when
the tire is raised to the stowed
position. It will not allow you to
overtighten.
4. Check seating position of tire for
looseness against the underbody
supports and retighten if necessary.
Ensure the position of the
tire is not too far forward to
avoid contact with the axle.
Tire change procedure
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
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7. Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the wheel is completely off the
ground.
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your
body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the
engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for
changing the tire.
8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
9. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
10. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
11. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.
12. If equipped with a wheel cover
that was bolted on, install the center
ornament and tighten the five
plastic nuts until they click (do not
use power tools on these nuts).
Install the outer wheel cover.
13. If removed, install center ornament or wheel cover.
14. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away in the proper stowage
locations.
15. If using a mini-spare tire, turn off the traction control switch (if
equipped) (located on the left hand side of the radio).
1
4 3
2 5
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed by wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. However, a slingbelt with T-hooks can also be used.
If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift or slingbelt
equipment, the front wheels (drive wheels) must be placed on a dolly to
prevent damage to the transaxle.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Ford Motor Company provides a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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Changing the wiper blades
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service
position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the blade and
pull the wiper blade down toward
the windshield to remove it from the
arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADES
Refer toWindshield Wiper Bladesin this section for more information
on rear wiper blades.
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
New vehicles are fitted with tires
that have a rating on them called
Tire Quality Grades. The Quality
grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For
example:
²Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger
cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim
diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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