Ford Windstar (2003 year). Manual — part 2

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.

Check engine: If this light
illuminates while driving, it is a
possible indication that one of the
engine’s emission control systems
has failed.

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Service
engine soon warning light to come
on.

Brake system warning light: To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or
in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake
when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately
from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected
immediately by your servicing dealership.

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Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may

occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.

Anti-lock brake system: If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.

Air bag readiness: If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the
supplemental restraint system has been detected.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.

Charging system: Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer to Engine oil in
the Maintenance and
specifications chapter.

Traction Control

娂 or

AdvanceTrac

娂 active

(if equipped): Illuminates when
the Traction Control

娂 is active,

refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

ABS

TRAC

ACTIVE

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Traction Control

娂 or

AdvanceTrac

娂 off light

(if equipped): Illuminates when
the Traction Control

娂 has been

disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure). Refer to the
Driving chapter for more information.

Low tire warning: Illuminates
when the low tire warning system is
enabled. If the light remains on
while driving, the tire pressure
should be checked, refer to Low
tire warning in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this
chapter).

Speed control: Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.

O/D off: Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off.

Low washer fluid: Illuminates
when the windshield washer fluid is
low.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when
the Securilock

娂 Passive Anti-theft

System has been activated.

TRAC

OFF

O/D

OFF

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Turn signal: Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver’s door is opened.

Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has
been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is
driven more than 0.8 km (1/2 mile).

GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the
current vehicle speed.

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