1997 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 279

Maintenance and Care How Ford Makes Servicing Your Vehicle Easy Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle. 1. When we can, we design parts that do not need to be serviced. 2. We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as possible. To help you: s We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in your engine compartment so that you can find them easily. s When possible, we design parts that can be replaced without tools. s We give you a Maintenance Schedule booklet that makes tracking routine service for your vehicle easy. This chapter tells you about the basic parts that you need to check and service regularly. If you need professional servicing, see the chapter on Customer Assistance in this Owner Guide. Check your Warranty Information Booklet to find out which parts are covered. Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle. Here are some general precautions for your safety: s If you must work with the engine running, avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts. s Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space with the engine running, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation. 279