Windstar 98 Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7

Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Seating and Safety Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 135 205 211 235 269 323 329 331 341 349 359 380

Roadside Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quick Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Station Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Ford’s Commitment to You
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Our Guiding Principles s Quality comes first. For your satisfaction, the quality of our
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s Integrity is never compromised. Our conduct worldwide
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Things to Know About Using This GuideCongratulations on the purchase of your new vehicle. This guide has information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may not have bought all of the options available to you. If you do not know which information applies to your vehicle, talk to your dealer. This guide describes equipment and gives specifications for equipment that was in effect when this guide was approved forprinting. Ford may discontinue models or change specifications or design without any notice and without incurring obligation.

NOTES and WARNINGS
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