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January 1, 2000 Service bulletin

The instrument cluster will chime repeatedly whil driving if the driver's seat-belt is not fastened before...

Ford technical service bulletin 8017 for 2000 Ford Windstar.

Bulletin number
8017
Component
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
Summary
The instrument cluster will chime repeatedly whil driving if the driver's seat-belt is not fastened before the vehicle reaches 3 MPH (5kph). The chime feature will sound for 30 seconds, then stop for 6 seconds, then sound for 30 seconds. This chiming pattern will continue for a duration of 5 minutes or until the seat-belt is buckled. Customers can disable the seat-belt minder without going to the dealership.

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