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Maintenance and care – FORD 1999 Windstar User Manual

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BRAKE FLUID

Checking and adding brake fluid

Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed. Refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide for
the service interval schedules:

1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal to prevent dirt or water
from entering the reservoir.

2. Visually inspect the fluid level.

3. If necessary, add brake fluid until
the level reaches MAX. Do not fill
above this line.

4. Use only brake fluids certified to
meet Ford specifications. Refer to
Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter.
DOT 3 fluid is recommended. However, if DOT 3 is not available, DOT 4
fluid can be used.

Brake fluid is toxic.

If you use DOT 5 or any other brake fluid that is not DOT 3 or
DOT 4, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes.

Do not let the fluid level in the reservoir for the master cylinder
fall below the MIN mark. If master cylinder runs dry, this may

cause the brakes to fail.

MAX

MIN

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