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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Windstar

  • 1996 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

The single and tandem vacuum boosters are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.

On gasoline engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On diesel engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.

The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actuated booster check va...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger -> Assemble -> Bronco, E-150 & F-150 -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble -> E-250-350 -> E-250-350, F-250-350 & F-Super Duty -> F-250-350 & F-Super Duty -> Inspection -> Overhaul -> Replace -> Villager -> Villager & Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

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Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger
  • Remove and discard a portion of brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Use an eight inch C-clamp to move piston back into its bore as follows:
    • Place head of C-clamp against caliper and screw end of C-clamp against outer pad below spring clip.
    • Tighten C-clamp until torque buttons just clear caliper (approximately 1/8 inch). Remove C-clamp.
  • Clean excess dirt from around pin tabs, then use caliper pin remover tool No. D89T-2196-A or equivalent and light hammer to drive caliper pin from caliper a...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger -> Brake Bleeding -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake Linings

Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary).

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 1992-94 -> 1995-96 -> Aerostar -> Bronco, E-Series & F-Series -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger & Explorer -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Aerostar
1992-94
  • Disconnect brake warning lamp electrical connector from master cylinder.
  • Disconnect hydraulic lines from master cylinder, then remove master cylinder to brake booster nuts and master cylinder.
  • Before installing cylinder, check distance from outer end of master cylinder pushrod to front face of booster assembly using suitable gauge block, Fig. . Pushrod length should be .980-.995 inch. Turn pushrod adjusting screw inward or outward until specified length is achieved.
  • Install master cylinder and nuts, then connect hydraulic lines and brake warning ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Description -> Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger -> Bronco, E-150 & F-150 -> E-250-350, F-250-350 & F-Super Duty, Front -> F-Super Duty, Rear -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger

These models use a pin sliding caliper type system, Fig. , in which the caliper slides on two pins attached to the spindle assembly.

Bronco, E-150 & F-150

These models use the LD (Light Duty) pin rail sliding caliper type system, Fig. , in which the single piston caliper slides on two pins attaching the caliper to the spindle assembly.

E-250-350, F-250-350 & F-Super Duty, Front

These models use the HD (Heavy Duty) pin rail sliding caliper type system, Fig. ,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

The single and tandem vacuum boosters are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.

On gasoline engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On diesel engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.

The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actuated booster check va...

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