Steering; Automatic Transaxle Operation; Brake-Shift Interlock - Ford 2001 Windstar Owner's Manual

Driving
If you find yourself regularly experiencing AdvanceTrac
you are driving too fast for conditions, you should reduce your
speed, and drive less aggressively. Speed Control should NOT be used
under these conditions. AdvanceTrac is limited by the laws of physics.
It is always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver inputs for the conditions. The occurrence of an AdvanceTrac
event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property
damage.

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
• Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of
the following:
• underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
• uneven vehicle loading
• high crown in center of road
• high crosswinds
• wheels out of alignment
• loose or worn components suspension components

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION

Brake-shift interlock

This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
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