1996 Ford Windstar Owner's Manual - Page 61

Starting the Engine To start the engine: 1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle and under Testing the Warning Lights in this section. 2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to ON. 3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine. DO NOT use the accelerator until after the engine is running and you are ready to drive away. 4. Turn the key to the START position until the engine starts. (Release the key after the engine has started and it will return to the ON position.) If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly to relieve any binding. For a cold engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. For a warm engine: s Do not hold the key in the START position for more than five (5) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the OFF position. Wait a few seconds after the starter stops, then try again. 58