Ford 1996 Windstar Manual page 61

Starting the Engine
To start the engine:
Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle and
1.
under Testing the Warning Lights in this section.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key
2.
to ON.
DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your
3.
engine. DO NOT use the accelerator until after the engine is
running and you are ready to drive away.
Turn the key to the START position until the engine starts.
4.
(Release the key after the engine has started and it will
return to the ON position.)
If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering
wheel slightly to relieve any binding.
For a cold engine:
At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does
not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key
to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not
start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the
engine, then try again.
For a warm engine:
Do not hold the key in the START position for more than
five (5) seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within
five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the OFF
position. Wait a few seconds after the starter stops, then try
again.
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