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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.
After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
Aspire
- Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
- Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
- Disconnect driver's side air bag module...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS
Bleed primary and secondary hydraulic brake systems separately, bleeding the longest line first on each system. Do not allow reservoir to run dry during bleeding operation. Never reuse fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
- Loosen master cylinder to hydraulic line nuts and wrap shop cloths around tubing below fitting to absorb escaping brake fluid.
- Depress brake pedal slowly forcing air trapped in master cylinder out at fitting.
- Hold pedal down and tighten fittings, then release brake pedal. Releasing brake pedal before fittings are tightened will allow air to en...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-97 Aerostar -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 30,0...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Install -> Rear -> Remove
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
Front
Remove
- Mark driveshaft and axle companion flanges as well as driveshaft boot and transfer case front output, so driveshaft can be reinstalled in same position.
- Release Oetiker low-profile clamp on driveshaft boot with boot clamp pliers tool No. D87P-1090-A or equivalent and free boot from transfer case.
- Remove axle snubber from beneath pinion.
- Remove four bolts retaining front driveshaft to front axle companion flange.
- Remove nuts from transmission mount studs in front crossmember.
- Raise (jack) transfer case so transmission mount studs are almost out of front crossmember.
- Slid...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground.
- Remove snow and ice shield.
- Remove air intake shield.
- Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator assembly.
- Remove wiring connector brackets.
- Loosen drive belt ten...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Anti-Lock Or Rear Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS
Red and yellow indicator lamps are used to warn of system faults. The red lamp warns of such faults as low brake fluid level, parking brake On, system pressure differential and other system faults. The red indicator lamp will light for approximately two seconds during engine starting and should go off, unless parking brake is applied or a problem in the brake system exist. The red indicator lamp should reset after repairs to system have ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at intake manifold.
- Remove hose from intake manifold.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to insta...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
- Loosen adjustment and pivot bolts.
- On models equipped with automatic tensioners,lift tensioner by rotating it counterclockwise.
- On all models, remove old belts.
- Install new belts, ensure proper belt groove contact.
- On models less automatic tensioners, adjust belt tension as follows:
- Install a suitable belt tension gauge tool, ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Connector & Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Connector & Component Locations w/Rear Door & Hatch Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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