Couple of Windstar questions

I have a couple of quick questions about my '01 Windstar. First, sometimes I can't unlock it using the fob. Either fob, and the batteries check out ok. Once I unlock it using the key and turn the alarm off, it works fine. Its happened at several different locations, so I don't think it's a matter of interference. Second, how much fuel is left when the fuel warning light comes on? Recently while traveling it came on and due to the lack of gas stations I had to drive nearly 20 miles at interstate speeds before I could find a gas station. How close was I to running out? The manual just says a small reserve. To me a small reserve could be any thing from vapors to a couple of gallons.

Thanks Jay

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Jay Rimmer
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It seems to me, that Ford turns the light on when you have about 50 miles of gas left.

Ed

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C. E. White

My 95 Windstar gives me 50-60 miles (3 gallons) when light comes on and stays on. It comes on intermittantly at about 5 gallons.

Howard

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Howard Nelson

That makes me feel better, at least I wasn't pushing my luck as much as I thought. I've never noticed it coming on intermittently, when I notice it comes on and stays on until it gets feed.

Thanks Jay

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Jay Rimmer

That's reassuring. I had a Buick that when the light came on you better find a gas station quick (found out the hard way). I guesstimated once that it had around a gallon left when the light came on.

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Jay Rimmer

My Taurus light comes on at 2 gallons left, or 50-60 miles to go. The

16 gallon tank also takes 20.2 gallons from completely empty, giving me about 480-525 miles range around town, ~ 590 miles highway.

Rob

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trainfan1

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