1996 windstar manual

Comprehensive Diagrams. Diagnostic Procedures. Wiring Diagrams. Here is what you'll get. Step-by-step factory recommended repair instructions.

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Your manual is updated with revised information as soon as it is released. Access on your terms. Unlimited access to your Ford Windstar manual on a yearly basis. Page 51 Before placing the child into the child seat, forcibly tilt the seat from side to side and in forward directions to make sure that the seat is securely held in place. See Figure 7. Checking that the seat is secure Double check the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Page 52 Checking the retractor Check to make sure that the seat is properly secured prior to each use.

If the retractor is not locked, repeat steps 6 through 8. NOTE: To remove retractor from the automatic lock mode, allow seat belt to retract fully to its stowed position and the retractor will automatically switch back to the vehicle sensitive locking mode for normal adult usage.

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by pulling on tongue.

Page 54 Three tether strap anchor locations have been provided in your vehicle. Refer to Figure 1. Safety Restraints Refer to Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2: Tether anchor location — Page 57 Figure 4: Tether anchor location — second row bucket seat Only use the tether attachment hole locations shown in the illustrations. The tether anchor may not perform properly if the wrong mounting location is used. Once you have attached the safety seat, test the seat before you place the child in it.

The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft, because it also locks the steering wheel and the gearshift lever when the key is removed. If your key is stuck in the LOCK position, and you are unable to turn it, move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. Page 60 Fuel-Injected Engines Since your vehicle has a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on the accelerator while cranking the engine to start.

Only use the accelerator when you have problems getting your vehicle started. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to ON. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine.

Page 62 Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking could damage the starter or flood the engine. After you start the engine, let it idle for a few seconds. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and release the parking brake. Put the gearshift lever in gear, slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the normal manner. Page 63 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.

The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. Page 65 If your engine cranks, but does not start after a collision: Turn the key in the ignition to the OFF position. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.

If you do not see or smell fuel, push the fuel pump shut-off reset button down. Page 66 Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked by a qualified technician whenever: your vehicle is raised for service the sound of the exhaust system changes your vehicle has been damaged in an accident If the exhaust system has any indications of leaks it should be repaired immediately. Page Warning Lights And Gauges Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel dashboard on your vehicle is divided into several different sections.

The illustrations on the following pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are described in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all vehicles. All of these indicators alert you to the status of vehicle systems or possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are optional. The following section explains each of the indicators.

The ABS warning light should glow momentarily. Page 72 If the driver fastens the safety belt before the ignition is turned to ON, the chime will not sound and the light will not illuminate. If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the chime is sounding, both the light and the chime turn off. Page 73 Warning Lights and Gauges The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON, but it should turn off when the engine starts. If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to ON or if it comes on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

Page 74 Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is not properly installed. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on and you suspect that the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the engine. Page 76 Door Ajar Warning Light If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.

If the light illuminates, safely stop the vehicle and check and close all doors until the light turns off. The turn signal indicator lights If one or both of your turn signal indicators does not light up or remains on continuously when you signal a turn, have the turn signaling system serviced as soon as possible. For proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled.

Page Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature and fuel gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level.

If the coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. Engine coolant temperature gauge — It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the normal band under normal driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions such as heavy stop and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, the pointer may indicate at the top of the NORMAL band.

Page 82 Trip Odometer The trip odometer records the distance of individual trips. Before each trip, set the trip odometer to zero by pushing the reset button. The tachometer Each time you start your vehicle, the displays go through a self-test by lighting up all segments for about one second and then turning off all segments for about one second, before displaying actual gauge readings.

Page 86 The safety belt warning light Brake System Light The warning light for the brakes indicates two things — that either the parking brake is on or not fully released, or that the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be checked by a qualified service technician.

The light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the ignition is turned to the ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working.

If the light fails to illuminate, flashes continuously, or remains on, have the air bag system serviced as soon as possible. Page 89 Warning Lights and Gauges If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself. An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. The light will come on briefly during the display self-test every time you turn your key to the ON position.

Page 92 Door Ajar Warning Light If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate. The door ajar warning light High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high If your ignition is ON, the turn signal indicator lights in the electronic cluster will flash in time with the hazard flashers.

This is also acceptable. If, under any circumstances, the bars move above the NORMAL band, the temperature symbol will flash and a chime will sound to alert the driver that the engine coolant is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage. Page 97 Warning Lights and Gauges If the fuel gauge displays only the top two bars and bottom two bars, or if the Distance to Empty function in the fuel computer displays CO or CS, you must have the fuel indication system serviced.

Page 98 The speedometer and odometer Odometer The odometer displays the total number of miles or kilometers your vehicle has been driven. Page 99 Warning Lights and Gauges Tachometer The electronic bar graph tachometer in the right center of the cluster displays the approximate engine speed in revolutions per minute RPM.

Each bar on the display represents RPM. The tachometer Fuel Computer The Electronic Cluster Fuel Computer display is located under the tachometer and consists of a menu and a digital display. After five seconds, only the selected function is displayed. Page Your instantaneous fuel economy can vary from 0 to 99 miles per gallon or from 99 to 2 liters per kilometers when your vehicle is moving. When your vehicle is not moving, fuel economy is displayed as 0 miles per gallon or as a number of liters per hour.

Page Warning Lights and Gauges Your distance to empty may change faster or slower than actual distance traveled because your fuel economy varies with changing driving conditions. The fuel computer will automatically warn you when your distance to empty is low. The light s located in this module are described and illustrated below.

The auxiliary warning module Traction Control Active Light This light comes on when the Traction Control system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine In some conditions, you may want to turn Traction Control off, such as when rocking your vehicle out of deep snow or mud. Do not use paper towel or any abrasive cleaner to clean the lens as these may cause scratches.

Each register in the instrument panel also has a thumbwheel that allows you to open or close each register. However, heating capabilities are also provided in these modes. Adjust the Temperature Control Knob as necessary to receive cool air-conditioned or warm heated air when in these modes. Page In m OFF , air supply is shut off from all outlets and all blower motor operation is stopped.

Use this setting when driving through an area where outside air is unpleasant or dusty. A small amount is diverted to the floor. Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the speed of your choice. When your vehicle warms up, you may want to set the Fan Speed Knob to a lower speed, or adjust the Temperature Control Knob to a lower setting to maintain a comfortable temperature.

Page Instrument Panel Controls equipped with a rear seat climate control system, the instrument panel will also include a rear seat climate control knob. Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the position of your choice. Page Turn the Fan Speed Knob to the position of your choice. Make sure that the registers in the instrument panel are open and adjusted to the positions of your choice. Rear Climate Control System If equipped If your vehicle is equipped with a rear climate control system, the rear seat occupants can select their own personal fan speed settings.

Page The rear defogger switch To defrost the rear window: Clear any snow from the rear window. Get in your vehicle and start the engine. Press the rear defogger switch. The defogger turns off automatically after 10 minutes. If the window is not clear, turn the defogger on again. It will automatically shut off anytime the engine is turned off or if the switch is depressed a second time.

Page Instrument Panel Controls Rear Wiper and Washer If equipped The controls for the rear wiper and washer can be found on the instrument panel to the right of the instrument cluster below the climate control system. The vent windows are controlled by the right and left switches located in the center of the instrument panel, just to the right of the rear defogger. Press the indented side of the switch to open the windows; Fog lamp switch The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog and operate only when the low beam headlamps are on.

Page To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is recommended that the fog lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the headlamps. To turn the fog lamps on, push the switch. An indicator light will glow when the lamps are on. To turn off, push the switch again. Turn on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a collision.

Setting the Autolamp Delay System If equipped By using the autolamp, you can set the headlamps to: turn on the headlamps automatically at night turn off the headlamps automatically during daylight keep the headlamps on for up to three minutes after you Page Interior Lamps To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle: Move the slider knob to the right.

Once the slider knob is to the right, it controls how long the lamps stay on. The further you move the slide knob toward the right, the longer the headlamps stay on after you leave your vehicle. Page The dim switch Front Dome Lamp Front dome lamp, rear cargo and second row reading lamp may be turned on and off using the dimmer switch.

The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver and front passenger seats. The front dome lamp and map lamps Page Instrument Panel Controls Turning on the map lamps If equipped Your vehicle may have a map lamp for the passenger and one for the driver. The map lamps and switches are located on the front dome lamp.

The rear cargo lamp is located overhead near the rear seating positions. Page Cleaning the Interior Lamps 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. Clock Controls on Electronic Radios The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For complete operating instructions, refer to the Electronic Sound Systems chapter of this Owner Guide.

Page Steering Column Controls The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to give you easy access to the controls while you are driving. Turn Signal Lever You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering column to: operate the turn signals.

Page To indicate a lane change to the right, push the turn signal lever up slightly without latching and hold it in position. To indicate a lane change to the left, pull the turn signal lever down slightly without latching and hold it in position. The lever will return to the OFF position when you release it. For example, you can set the interval so they wipe less often in light rain or more often in heavier rain. The wiper delays range from about 1.

Page The Speed Dependent feature comes disabled from the factory, but can be activated at any time by using the following procedure. Make sure the two front doors are securely closed. Insert the key into the ignition and turn first to the ON position the gauges on the instrument panel will not illuminate and then back to the OFF position.

Page Gearshift Lever In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision. Always warm up the windshield with the defroster before you use the washer fluid. If you cannot see through the windshield clearly, it can increase the risk of being involved in a collision.

The transaxle will be allowed to upshift and downshift from 1st through 4th gears. The hazard flasher switch operates the same lamps as the turn signal lever. When the hazard flasher is activated, all of these lamps will flash on and off. Tilt Steering If equipped With the tilt steering option, you can move your steering wheel up or down. Page To change the position of the steering column: Make sure your vehicle is stopped. Pull the tilt release lever on the column toward you. Tilt the steering wheel up or down until you find the best position for you.

Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Be sure the steering wheel is locked in place. Page The speed control switches on the steering wheel To set the speed control: Find the speed control switches on the steering wheel. Press and release the ON switch. Page NOTE: On a downhill grade, if your speed increases above your set speed while driving in j Overdrive on a downhill grade, you may want to downshift to Third 3 gear to reduce vehicle speed.

Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed. Lightly tap the brake pedal. Multiple taps will cause the set speed to increase in increments of 1 mph 1. The light will be on whenever the speed control is set, even if you override the set speed by pressing the accelerator pedal or by pressing the coast button.

Page Features Features Your vehicle is designed with innovative and state-of-the-art features. Understanding how these features work can make driving your vehicle more comfortable. Doors For information on the liftgate refer to the Liftgate section later in this chapter.

Sliding Door The sliding door allows rear seat passengers to enter and exit easily. Page To open the sliding door from outside the vehicle, unlock the door then unlatch the sliding door by pulling the handle straight out and sliding the door back. The outside sliding door handle Memory Lock If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the remote transmitter while the sliding door is open, the door will automatically lock after it is closed.

Page Childproof lock location To set the childproof lock: Open the sliding door. Find the childproof lock lever below the label. Push the lever to the up position.

Page To release the childproof lock: Open the sliding door from the outside. Push the lever to the down position. Power Door Locks If equipped The power door lock control switches are located in the panels of the front doors.

They control the locks on both front doors, the sliding door and the liftgate. Page The power door lock switch in the cargo area NOTE: If the sliding door is open when all doors are locked with the power door lock switch, the sliding door automatically locks when it is closed. You can manually lock and unlock the doors using the manual door locks to override the power locks.

Page The keyless entry system keypad When you bought your vehicle, you were given a computer code that operates the system for your vehicle.

For your convenience, we have duplicated this code in two places. Page remember. This is the number that you enter on the keypad to unlock the door. The personal code can be changed as often as you like. The permanent code is a number that is assigned to your vehicle and can be used to program your personal code into the system.

Page To erase your personal code: Enter the original permanent code. Wait six seconds. The keyless entry system automatically erases your personal code. The system will now only respond to the permanent code. It is not necessary to first enter the keypad code. This will also arm your Ford anti-theft system. Battery Saver When the ignition switch is turned to OFF, the vehicle will turn off battery voltage to the interior lamps after 45 minutes.

If you would like a signal that the doors have been locked, press the LOCK button again within five seconds. Page Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can also be affected by weather conditions such as very cold temperatures or structures around the vehicle buildings, other vehicles, radio towers, etc.

This is necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of the lost transmitter. Additional transmitters may be purchased from your dealer remote entry system will work with up to four transmitters. Page the ignition key is turned to the ON position the brake pedal is pressed you shift through R Reverse the brake pedal is released The Autolock feature will repeat when: a door is opened and then all doors and the liftgate are closed the brake pedal is released On vehicles with Keyless Entry, you can deactivate the system Page Anti-Theft System if equipped When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft.

When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will: flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp honk the horn disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started Arming the system Remove the key from the ignition.

Page Remove the key from the ignition. The hood must be closed to arm the system Close all of the doors. Page NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off automatically approximately two minutes and 45 seconds after the system is triggered. It will trigger again if another intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains disabled until the system is disarmed.

Liftgate Liftgate opening procedure To open the liftgate, insert the door key into the lock and Page Make certain that you close the liftgate door before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the liftgate door lift cylinders and attaching hardware if the liftgate door is not closed prior to driving.

Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Page Windows Power Windows with Accessory Delay If equipped Both of the front doors have a power control that opens and closes the window on that door. You must initially place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to use your power window controls. To open the window completely, tap quickly on the lower half of the switch and release it.

If the top of the button is pressed firmly while the window is going down, the window will stop at that position. Page Manual Flip-Open Quarter Windows To open the flip-open quarter windows in the third row, squeeze the upper and lower pads and pull the rear portion of the latch toward you.

Swing the latch forward and out, then lock it into the open position by pushing rearward until you hear a click. Page The power quarter window switches Seats Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the front seats manually To move the front seats forward or backward: Find the adjustment bar at the lower cushion of the front seat. Pull the bar up to unlatch the seat. Move the seat to the desired position.

Page Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, children should always ride with the seatback upright. Page Features Page Push on the seatback to move the seat assembly forward. This provides access to the second row for loading and unloading groceries, briefcases, passengers, etc. To return the driver seat to its previous position and seat angle: Push the seatback to move the seat assembly rearward, until the pedestal stops.

Page Continue pushing to return the seatback to its previously locked position. NOTE: When returning the seatback to its original position, you may experience a slight hesitation. If so, stop pushing the seatback momentarily, then resume. The seatback will only return to its original position after the seat is safely latched. Page Move the seat to the desired position. Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position.

Make sure the seat locks securely in place. To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, always drive and ride with your seatback in an upright position with the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

Using the power seats if equipped If your vehicle has the power seat option, you can adjust it in several directions. To inflate the lumbar pad, push the raised side of the rocker switch. To deflate, push the recessed side of the switch. Page Lean against the back of the seat and adjust it to the position you want. Release the handle to lock the seatback in position. To return the seatback to upright position, lift the handle and lean forward.

Then release the handle. E-Z access operation — passenger side optional second row bucket seats To provide easy access to the rear of the vehicle, the passenger side second row bucket seatback can be tilted forward.

To tilt seat forward: Put the seatback in the upright position. Push the seatback down and rearward by applying pressure at the top of the seatback until it latches.

The seat cushion will move forward when going from the seat to the bed position. Page Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use. Page 3rd row seat seat position To convert the bed to a seat: From the rear of the vehicle, pull the release lever down and at the same time lift the seatback up. Raise the seatback to the full upright and locked position. Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use.

Page 3rd row seat bed position Removing the Seats Quick release second row bucket seats If equipped To remove the second row bucket seats: Lift the seat latch handles located at the rear of the seat near the floor up and rearward, causing the latch hooks to disengage from the rear floor attachments.

Page To install the second row bucket seats: Lift the seat assemblies into the vehicle. Locate front hooks on front pins and drop rear hooks over rear pins with enough force to cause the hooks at the rear to engage and hook on to the pins in the floor wells.

Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down position. Page Figure 1: Second row detachable anchor — detached position Using the clip attached to the end of the shoulder belt, clip the end of the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder belt see Figure 2. The end of the shoulder belt must be clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during vehicle operation.

Page Figure 2: Securing the detachable shoulder belt Refer to Figure 3 for steps Release the seatback by pulling the lever located at the back of the seat on the right hand side. Fold the seatback forward and latch it in the down position except for bench seat equipped with built-in child safety seat. Page Locate the seat latch handles at the rear of the seat near the floor. For the second row bench seat, lift the latch handles up and rearward. For the third row bench seat, just lift the latch handles.

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Show full PDF. Get your hands on the complete Ford factory workshop software. Check out our popular Ford Windstar Manuals below:. Summary of Content. Remove air cleaner outlet tube 9B Refer to Section Disconnect accelerator cable 9A at throttle body 9E Disconnect speed control actuator cable 9A , if equipped.

Remove bolts retaining accelerator cable bracket and position accelerator cable bracket and cables aside. Disconnect vacuum lines from upper intake manifold Disconnect necessary electrical connectors and position main engine wiring harness out of the way. Disconnect crankcase ventilation tube from upper intake manifold and positive crankcase ventilation valve PCV valve 6A Crankcase Ventilation Tube 7.

If required, remove throttle body retaining nuts and remove throttle body. Refer to Section B. If required, remove the idle air control valve IAC valve 9F from the upper intake manifold. Remove intake manifold retaining bolts and upper intake manifold. Inspect integral intake manifold upper gasket on the upper intake manifold. Installation 1. NOTE: Prior to re-installation of the upper intake manifold assembly, check the upper intake gasket to make sure that: a. Install bolts in original locations.

Tighten in numerical sequence, shown in the illustration, to Nm lb-in. If removed, install idle air control valve on upper intake manifold. If removed, install throttle body. Connect rear crankcase ventilation tubes at positive crankcase ventilation valve and upper intake manifold. Position engine control sensor wiring 12A and connect necessary electrical connectors. Connect vacuum lines to upper intake manifold.