Ford Aerostar (1997 year). Manual — part 39
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Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter.
After starting, allow the engine to idle for a few
seconds before driving away.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
1.
Apply the parking brake.
2.
Remove the key.
3.
Insert the key and rotate it one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
4.
Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted back to P
[Park], you must repeat the previous steps.)
5.
Start the vehicle.
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titled
Roadside Emergencies
in
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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WARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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If the engine still does not start after two
attempts:
1.
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
2.
Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
3.
Turn the ignition key to the START position.
4.
Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
5.
Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up.
If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been activated. For
directions on how to reset the switch see
Fuel
Pump Shut-Off Switch
in the index.
A computer system controls the engine’s idle
speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine’s
idle speed normally runs high. These faster
engine speeds will make your vehicle coast
slightly faster than its normal idle speed. It
should, however, slow down after a short time.
If it does not, have the idle speed checked.
If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle
for more than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle
checked.
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WARNING
Extended idling at high engine speeds can
produce very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system, creating the
risk of fire or other damage.
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WARNING
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.
If you consistently start your vehicle in subzero
temperatures, use an engine block heater (if
your vehicle has this option).
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended
if you live in a region where temperatures reach
-10˚F (-23˚C) or below. An engine block heater
warms the engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows
the heater-defrost system to respond quickly.
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WARNING
To prevent electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrounded electrical
systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
For best results, plug the heater in at least three
hours before you start your vehicle. Using the
heater for longer than three hours will not
damage the engine, so you can plug it in at
night to start your vehicle the following
morning.
NOTE:
Be sure to disconnect the engine block
heater before driving your vehicle.
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If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Does Not Start After
a Collision
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
If the engine cranks but does not start or does
not start even after a small collision, the fuel
pump shut-off switch may have been activated.
The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop
the fuel pump when your vehicle has been
involved in a substantial jolt. Refer to the
Roadside Emergencies
chapter.
Once the shut-off switch is activated, you must
reset the switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle.
Fuel pump shut-off switch location
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WARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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