1997 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 220

Starting NOTE : Your vehicl e has an interloc k tha t prevent s you from shiftin g out of P (Park ) unles s your foo t i s on the brak e pedal. If the engine still does not start after two attempts: 1. Turn the key to the OFF position and wait about two minutes. 2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold it. 3. Turn the key to the START position. 4. Release the 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 rpm. When you start your vehicle, the engine's idling rpm normally runs high. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle move slightly faster than when the engine is at its normal warm engine idle speed. It should, however, slow down when the vehicle warms up. If it does not, have the idle rpm checked. WARNING D o not park , idle , or driv e your vehicl e i n dr y gras s or othe r dr y groun d cover . The emissio n syste mheat s up th e engin e compartmen t and exhaus t system , whic h can star t a fire. 219