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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 89 89 99 112 118 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation Trailer towing 132 132 135 137 140 147 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 152 152 153 153 154 163 170 175 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 176 184 Cleaning 185 2 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 89 89 99 112 118 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control Transmission operation Trailer towing 132 132 135 137 140 147 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 152 152 153 153 154 163 170 175 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 176 184 Cleaning 185 2 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Hazard Warning Flasher Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...the door. 4. Refer to see if PSD is in this chapter for more information. The left hand PSD will automatically reverse to step 6. 51 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If any of the following steps to enter or exit the vehicle. Wait five ...the above conditions has occured, preform the following conditions: • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnecting the battery • if the PSD fuse (fuse #6) is secure against the stop before allowing passengers to reset the PSD: 1. If the vehicle is parked on a downhill grade, refer to the door...
...the door. 4. Refer to see if PSD is in this chapter for more information. The left hand PSD will automatically reverse to step 6. 51 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If any of the following steps to enter or exit the vehicle. Wait five ...the above conditions has occured, preform the following conditions: • a low voltage or dead battery • disconnecting the battery • if the PSD fuse (fuse #6) is secure against the stop before allowing passengers to reset the PSD: 1. If the vehicle is parked on a downhill grade, refer to the door...
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...power point. If the door still does not operate correctly, see your warranty. Do not hang any type of 120 Watts. Remove the PSD fuse (fuse #6) from the plug. To open position, repeat Steps 1-4 again. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. The Maximum ... supply a maximum of accessory or accessory bracket from the passenger fuse panel and leave it out for thirty (30) seconds. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. 52 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Repeat steps 1-6 above. Driver Controls 6....
...power point. If the door still does not operate correctly, see your warranty. Do not hang any type of 120 Watts. Remove the PSD fuse (fuse #6) from the plug. To open position, repeat Steps 1-4 again. Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. The Maximum ... supply a maximum of accessory or accessory bracket from the passenger fuse panel and leave it out for thirty (30) seconds. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. 52 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Repeat steps 1-6 above. Driver Controls 6....
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Seating and Safety Restraints All occupants of the vehicle. 113 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To properly position ...on or over the air bag module. Do not attempt to be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, ...tow hooks) may cause those objects to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts...
Seating and Safety Restraints All occupants of the vehicle. 113 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To properly position ...on or over the air bag module. Do not attempt to be propelled by the air bag into your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle (including frame, ...tow hooks) may cause those objects to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts...
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... should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected by...lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. 117 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The air bag SRS is not ... between the door panel and occupant to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats, attached to ...
... should always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected by...lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. 117 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The air bag SRS is not ... between the door panel and occupant to service, repair, or modify the air bag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats, attached to ...
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... blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working. Insert the key and turn ignition key to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched ... vehicle. Always set the parking brake. 3. Apply the brake pedal and shift to OFF. Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your vehicle. 140 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition to move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature...
... blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are working. Insert the key and turn ignition key to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched ... vehicle. Always set the parking brake. 3. Apply the brake pedal and shift to OFF. Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your vehicle. 140 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Turn the ignition to move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature...
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... leaks. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 154 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Blown...
... leaks. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 Note: Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 154 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Blown...
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... Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Your vehicle is equipped with a Pull Fuse feature that when used, can extend the duration of your battery life while your vehicle will be parked for long periods of the fuse panel cover. 155 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To remove... a fuse use this feature when your vehicle is parked for long periods of times to 45 - 55 ...
... Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Your vehicle is equipped with a Pull Fuse feature that when used, can extend the duration of your battery life while your vehicle will be parked for long periods of the fuse panel cover. 155 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To remove... a fuse use this feature when your vehicle is parked for long periods of times to 45 - 55 ...
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... to the Entertainment chapter and Power Sliding Door section in the fuse panel. RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4 RELAY 5 RELAY 6 FUSE 1 FUSE 7 FUSE 2 FUSE 8 FUSE 3 FUSE 9 FUSE 4 FUSE 10 FUSE 5 FUSE 6 FUSE 11 FUSE 16 FUSE 17 FUSE 22 FUSE 23 FUSE 28 FUSE 29 FUSE 12 FUSE 13 FUSE 18 FUSE 19 FUSE 24 FUSE 25 FUSE 14 FUSE 15 FUSE 20 FUSE 21 FUSE 26 FUSE 27 156 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
... to the Entertainment chapter and Power Sliding Door section in the fuse panel. RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4 RELAY 5 RELAY 6 FUSE 1 FUSE 7 FUSE 2 FUSE 8 FUSE 3 FUSE 9 FUSE 4 FUSE 10 FUSE 5 FUSE 6 FUSE 11 FUSE 16 FUSE 17 FUSE 22 FUSE 23 FUSE 28 FUSE 29 FUSE 12 FUSE 13 FUSE 18 FUSE 19 FUSE 24 FUSE 25 FUSE 14 FUSE 15 FUSE 20 FUSE 21 FUSE 26 FUSE 27 156 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
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... (PCM) relay (coil) 2 3 25A 15A 4 5 6 - 20A 15A 7 15A 8 20A 9 10A 157 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) air blend door motor, Aux. Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 Fuse Amp Rating 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Stepwell lamps, Puddle lamps, 2nd row reading lamps, 3rd...
... (PCM) relay (coil) 2 3 25A 15A 4 5 6 - 20A 15A 7 15A 8 20A 9 10A 157 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) air blend door motor, Aux. Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 Fuse Amp Rating 10A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Stepwell lamps, Puddle lamps, 2nd row reading lamps, 3rd...
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 10 Fuse Amp Rating 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Heated backlite relay (coil), Speed control module, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module or IVD Module, Heated seat switch (if equipped), Heated seat ..., VCP, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Front electronic module 11 15A 12 13 14 20A 10A 10A 15 16 17 18 20A 10A 20A 15A 158 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 10 Fuse Amp Rating 15A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Heated backlite relay (coil), Speed control module, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module or IVD Module, Heated seat switch (if equipped), Heated seat ..., VCP, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Front electronic module 11 15A 12 13 14 20A 10A 10A 15 16 17 18 20A 10A 20A 15A 158 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...Relay Relay Relay Relay Relay Relay 1 2 3 4 5 6 - 10A 2A - - - - - - The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has...disconnected and reconnected, refer to the power distribution box before servicing high current fuses. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 159 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Power distribution...
...Relay Relay Relay Relay Relay Relay 1 2 3 4 5 6 - 10A 2A - - - - - - The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. Always disconnect the battery before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has...disconnected and reconnected, refer to the power distribution box before servicing high current fuses. Always replace the cover to the Battery section of the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 159 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Power distribution...
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... be removed by releasing the tab on the back left corner of the cover, then pulling the cover up. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Fuse Amp Rating 30A* 10A* 10A* 25A* 15A* 30A* 25A* - 15A* Power Distribution Box Description Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay PCM, Front electronic... Front wiper motor, Front wiper relay, Front washer pump, FEM Rear wiper motor, Rear washer pump, Rear wiper relay (coil) Not used Right headlamp 160 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... be removed by releasing the tab on the back left corner of the cover, then pulling the cover up. The high-current fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Fuse Amp Rating 30A* 10A* 10A* 25A* 15A* 30A* 25A* - 15A* Power Distribution Box Description Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relay PCM, Front electronic... Front wiper motor, Front wiper relay, Front washer pump, FEM Rear wiper motor, Rear washer pump, Rear wiper relay (coil) Not used Right headlamp 160 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 10 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* Power Distribution Box Description Right front park lamp, Right front turn lamp, Right front cornering lamp, Right front auxiliary driving lamp Left ... used Not used 161 11 15A* 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15A* 10A* 10A* 20A* 20A* - - 15A* 20 15A* 21 22 23 - - - 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 10 Fuse Amp Rating 15A* Power Distribution Box Description Right front park lamp, Right front turn lamp, Right front cornering lamp, Right front auxiliary driving lamp Left ... used Not used 161 11 15A* 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15A* 10A* 10A* 20A* 20A* - - 15A* 20 15A* 21 22 23 - - - 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... 40A** 30A** Power Distribution Box Description Not used Heated seat modules Right-hand Power Sliding Door (PSD) module Fuse junction box Trailer tow - left-hand window motor SSP3 relay, SSP3 relay coil Fuse junction box bus #2 Heated backlight relay Auxiliary blower relay coil, Auxiliary blower motor Left-hand PSD module... Fuse junction box bus #1 Front blower relay coil, Front blower motor 105 106 30A** 30A** 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 50A** - 30A** 50A** 40A** - 30A** 40A** 50A** 30A** 40A** 50A** 30A** 40A** 162 2003 Windstar (win) Owners ...
... 40A** 30A** Power Distribution Box Description Not used Heated seat modules Right-hand Power Sliding Door (PSD) module Fuse junction box Trailer tow - left-hand window motor SSP3 relay, SSP3 relay coil Fuse junction box bus #2 Heated backlight relay Auxiliary blower relay coil, Auxiliary blower motor Left-hand PSD module... Fuse junction box bus #1 Front blower relay coil, Front blower motor 105 106 30A** 30A** 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 50A** - 30A** 50A** 40A** - 30A** 40A** 50A** 30A** 40A** 50A** 30A** 40A** 162 2003 Windstar (win) Owners ...
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Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 121 122 Fuse Amp Rating 20A** 40A** Power Distribution Box Description Ignition switch, Rear defrost relay coil Right...203 - 204 - 205 - 206 - 207 - 208 - 209 - 301 - 302 - 303 - 304 - 401 - 501 - 502 - 503 - * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the ... warning light is on, refer to Low tire warning in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 163 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies Fuse/Relay Location 121 122 Fuse Amp Rating 20A** 40A** Power Distribution Box Description Ignition switch, Rear defrost relay coil Right...203 - 204 - 205 - 206 - 207 - 208 - 209 - 301 - 302 - 303 - 304 - 401 - 501 - 502 - 503 - * Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the ... warning light is on, refer to Low tire warning in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 163 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... switch ...153 improving fuel economy ...208 octane rating ...207, 226-227 quality ...207 running out of fuel ...208 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...204 Fuses ...154-155 G Garage door opener ...47, 59 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...206 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...208 Gauges ...14 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight.../maintenance (I/M) testing ...213 Instrument panel cleaning ...188 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...37 J Jump-starting your vehicle ...170 K Keyless entry system ...83 235 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... switch ...153 improving fuel economy ...208 octane rating ...207, 226-227 quality ...207 running out of fuel ...208 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...204 Fuses ...154-155 G Garage door opener ...47, 59 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...206 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...208 Gauges ...14 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight.../maintenance (I/M) testing ...213 Instrument panel cleaning ...188 cluster ...10 lighting up panel and interior ...37 J Jump-starting your vehicle ...170 K Keyless entry system ...83 235 2003 Windstar (win) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... (see Motorcraft parts) ...223 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...100 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...55 Power adjustable foot pedals ...55 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...159 Power door locks ...77, 83 Power mirrors ...54 Power point ...52 Power steering ...139 fluid, checking and adding ...214 fluid, refill capacity ...223 fluid...
... (see Motorcraft parts) ...223 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...100 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...55 Power adjustable foot pedals ...55 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...159 Power door locks ...77, 83 Power mirrors ...54 Power point ...52 Power steering ...139 fluid, checking and adding ...214 fluid, refill capacity ...223 fluid...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing
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.... while it in your wallet for up to two different drivers. The memory seat positions are not working, a fuse may be entering/exiting the vehicle from front or behind, they will turn the audio system on the instrument panel....2003 Model Windstar | Quick Reference Guide Additional Features AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transaxle spends the first few hundred miles learning your driving style so it can provide you get to the obstacle, the more information about to turn rear seat controls off. *F3F2J19G217AA* May 2002 | First Printing | Quick Reference Guide Ford Windstar...
.... while it in your wallet for up to two different drivers. The memory seat positions are not working, a fuse may be entering/exiting the vehicle from front or behind, they will turn the audio system on the instrument panel....2003 Model Windstar | Quick Reference Guide Additional Features AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Your automatic transaxle spends the first few hundred miles learning your driving style so it can provide you get to the obstacle, the more information about to turn rear seat controls off. *F3F2J19G217AA* May 2002 | First Printing | Quick Reference Guide Ford Windstar...