DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid
In a 2000 Ford Windstar : ( DOT 3 brake fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A ) according to the Owner Guide
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According to the Owner Guide , Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 brake fluid ( DOT 3 brake fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A )
If the red " BRAKE " light in your dash is on that indicates that either your parking brake / emergency brake is on , or the BRAKE FLUID LEVEL in your brake master cylinder ( located in the engine compartment ) IS LOW
See sources and related links below to lookup Ford Windstar brake light lamp part numbers by vehicle year.
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Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in the 1999 Ford Windstar power steering ( according to the Owner Guide )
The brake fluid level may be low in the reservoir. If the reservoir is low it's telling you the brake pads are worn down. As the brake linings wear down the fluid level drops and eventually turns on the brake light. Have a mechanic check your brakes soon. See "Related Questions" below in case the brake light in question is/are the ones in the taillights. Not uncommon for Windstar brake lights to turn themselves on.
To put brake fluid in a 1997 Ford Explorer, you must locate the brake fluid reservoir. Once you locate it, unscrew the cap, and replenish the brake fluid.
The parking brake is only ONE of the triggers for the dashboard brake warning light.Before referring you to the "Related Questions" below, I'd suggest checking the brake fluid levels.
For a 1993 Ford Ranger : ( DOT 3 brake fluid )
The brake fluid reservoir