1998 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 299

Filling Your Fuel Tank 1. Turn the engine off. After opening the fuel door (located on the driver side of the vehicle), remove the cap carefully and slowly by turning it counterclockwise 1/4 turn until it stops. Pull to remove the cap. A tether attaches the cap to the fuel filler pipe. RWARNING The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure you or others. 2. Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel filler pipe. NOTE: To help reduce early nozzle shutoffs and fuel spillage, park your vehicle so that the fuel filler door is not downhill. Do not tilt or turn the nozzle upside down when filling. Avoid excessively fast fuel dispensing rates (over 10 gallons [38 liters] per minute). NOTE: If you spill any fuel on the body of your vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel may dull or soften the paint if you do not wash it off. 300