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Ford Windstar Electrical Problems
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar Electrical Probs [cdog707]
There is a module plugged into the bottom of your master cyl. the dealership will sell you a extension cable to use that will fix these problems. the module on there now is getting wet and shorting out
Ford Windstar Alternator and Battery Problems
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Ford Windstar 2000 v6 3.0 charging lamp.
This i a weird car. i have been trying to fix the alternator battery problem since 2005. Last year i changed both the alternator and the battery and the charging light has since then always after 20 secs turned on. Have the same problems? My only solution is to start the car and wait until the light comes up to then turn off the engine and then immediately start again. As ... Read More
Sliding door won't shut flush
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Sliding door won't shut flush
I've got a 2000 Ford Windstar and the sliding door won't shut flush. When you get on the brakes it beeps and in the back it opens just enough to see light through. When you open the door and hold the back part you can shake the door like something is loose or worn out. Anyone know anything on this?
Ford Windstar Engine Problems
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar - Engine dying when slowing down or stopping [rayden19]
fuel filter maybe?
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar - Engine dying when slowing down or stopping [rayden19]
try a fuel filter
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2000 ford windstar 3.8 no spark
my van has an issue with running for about 20 min then shutiing off on it's own, then it will crank and not start, no spark. if i let the engine sit for about 20 min it will restart for a little while. i have relaced the cam and crank pos sensors and tried a new ign coil pack. there are no codes on the pcm. i even replaced the wireing ... Read More
Ford Windstar Electrical Problems
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Re: 188 electrical malfunctions on 2002 ford windstar [a1mike1a]
had mine in for three recalls cruise control came back with check engine light back in for front axel rear axel came back with check engine abs lights on and motor mount needs to be replaced quoted $2000.00 to repair it was fine when it went in called ford said it was my responseability they couldnt do anything and they never mentioned anything about brake switch program
Ford Windstar Transmission
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar Transmission [theboss2]
this is for theboss2 or anyone else that can give me a tip i got my transmission unbolted with everything disconnected can not seem to drop it do i need to pull it from top i really don't want to remove engine
Ford Windstar
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2000 Ford Windstar recalls
How many recalls are there on the 2000 Ford Windstars? I just received one for the front subframe lower control arms rear attaching flanges, and both rear body mounts. This recall notice has RED FLAG all over it for me as I live in Minnesota, where SALT is used extensively for 6 months of the year. I had also received another recall for the rear axle last year. I also did ... Read More
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Re: Ford windstar 2000 power windows and radio stopped working [dameit]
I replaced a pwr window motor on my 96 Windstar so this may help. First, understand removing door panel, weather seal, etc. is a pain but you can do it. You need a digital voltmeter with long narrow probes. Disconnect the electrical connector from pwr window motor. You need to know the pinout of the connector so you can probe the right pin. GND on the meter connects to vehicle GND. ... Read More
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Ford windstar 2000 power windows and radio stopped working
I bought a ford windstar 2000 the passenger door was replaced with out the power window and lock switch. I went to a scrap yard and found the right switch and replaced it myself. it worked intermittently and then suddenly I lost all power windows and the radio. I have checked the main fuses and they are still good. does anyone know a method of trouble shooting this problem.
Ford Windstar Transmission
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od off light flashing
I have a 1999 Ford Windstar, 130,000, and after I drive above 2000 rpm or about 60 mph for a few minutes the od off light flashes and the rpm jumps up a few hundred. As long as I drive about 55 I can go forever without any problems. The reverse also slipped. The couple I bought the van from said this started after they had the trans overhauled. I have ... Read More
Ford Windstar Starting/Stalling Problems
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Re: 2000 Windstar Intermittant stalling [smacmo1]
I have a 2003 Ford Windstar, same problem,Ford is covering up the problem. It's in the PCM Module',or computer brain, CCRM (constant control relay module).It has a Texas Instrament Chip thats bad. I see it from 1995 til 2003 . The bast+_+ know about it but never did a recall. Chip controls everything from trany. Acts up sporadicly like my spelling does.Dealer's know too, but it's a good money maker amd ... Read More
Ford Windstar Climate Control Problems
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2000 FORD WINDSTAR SEL
It is 7degrees out and the heat is barely working. I have the blower on maximum and I can hear it roaring but very little air is coming out of the floor or the top vents. Air only comes out of the lower vents in back. In addition I noticed that the temperature guage stays on "C" and does not rise half way to " H" like it normaly does. Are ... Read More
Ford Windstar Transmission
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar Transmission [cdog707]
just looking around saw your problem. i just changed mine in the driveway.not to hard average skill in my opinion can do this.but take your time dont rush. i left motor in van. you will need a 30mm socket to remove axle nuts.and a 18mm for motor mounts all the rest regular tools will do it. make shore all harness wires are unplugged.one more thing it took me 3 jacks to ... Read More
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tranny making a whining noise
thought i would give this a shot here,see if anyone has any advice, besides dumping this 2000 Ford Windstar. It has a 3.8 in it too by the way. The transmission shifts fine,no clunking,between shifts,or hard shifts,just this whining all the way through all the gears. I took it to a transmission shop,they put it on the diagnostic machine,said it was the transmission range sensor. The odometer isn't working either or ... Read More
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Transmission year compatability
I have a 2000 Ford Windstar, 3.8 v6. Does anyone know what other years of trans are compatable? Prefferably will a '97 fit a 2000?
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2000 Ford Windstar Transmission
I see that other people have similar problems to mine. The tranny seems to have lost 3rd and sometime 4th gear, I can start in 2nd, get enough speed going, and put it in drive, sometimes it slips and I have to slow down and do it again. I overloaded it with about 600 lbs or more of tools one day and it messed it up. I was just wondering if ... Read More
Ford Windstar Should I buy one?
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Windstar Problems - No more Fords
Bought my 2000 Windstar with 27K miles in 2002 and has been nothing but trouble. Cracked intake manifold, eats rotors, water pump and aluminum water hoses on top of engine, fuel pump, ac doesn't work. Currently has 116K miles and they want $800 to replace the fuel pump, I was told the part is $350 alone. A/C another $1200 to fix and the trans needs replacing. Van was always maintained, always ... Read More
Ford Windstar Electrical Problems
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2000 Windstar SEL "Instrument Panel" goes WILD
I own a 2000 Windstar and recently the instrument panel goes "Hay-Wire" with all the needles of the speedometer/tachometer/fuel/temperature going wild pointing up/down... around back and front... I noticed this usually happens more frequently now after not using the van for a few days.I have yet to consult with Ford technicians but realized you guys might be able to help me with this problem. Has anyone experienced the same problem and ... Read More
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Amber ABS and red brake warning lights light occassionally.
My 2000 Ford Windstar's passenger side wheel hit a curb and damaged the wheel bearing. I had the bearing replace. But now on occassion the amber ABS and red brake warning lights light up simultaneously on my instrument panel. They light randomly, but always simultaneously regardless of driving condition. This problem did NOT exist prior to replacing the wheel bearing. The brake fluid reservoir is full, and the brakes seem to ... Read More
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Re: please help! Interior lights wont go off after car is off and locked! [fordsux]
Well the interior light problem is very common. Your ford dealer lied. Imagine that!One of your door latches isn't working properly. On my 2000 windstar its the passanger sliding doors rear latch. you have to spray a lot of WD40 (or other penetrating spray lube) into each door (including the two hatch door locks, Left & Right sides and 2 latches on each sliding door) lock, then open and close each ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar Electrical Probs [cdog707]
was just lookin thru archive and found this. im sure you had it fixed bt now but if not its a master cylinder leak that is shorting out your wire harness below.
Ford Windstar Alternator and Battery Problems
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Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [softballmom]
Ford Tells everyone they have never heard of their problems. When you call them make sure you refer to your van as a 2000 windcrap and maybe that will help them pull their heads out of their asses. Now everyone knows why people refer to fords as fixed or repaired daily or found on road dead!
Ford Windstar Engine Problems
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Re: 2000 Windstar burning oil [bwomack1]
I agree with you on costly. I found out from several mechanics that this rough idling thing that I am experiencing was also causing my engine to leak oil. They told me a that a vacuum leak in the manifold can cause oil to leak from the engine. We only replaced the upper manifold and no leaking now, but still rough idling. I spoke to another mechanic, again and he said ... Read More
Ford Windstar Electrical Problems
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar radio-very strange [drew77]
Hello,I have a 2001 Windstar and recently had problems with the electrical system too. However my problems were different from yours. Mine started with a rear wiper and washer pump that wouldn't work due to a blown fuse in the fuse block under the hood. Then a few days later, the fuse for the rear quarter windows kept blowing if you tried to open them, and my keyless entry pad would ... Read More
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2000 Ford Windstar radio-very strange
I just recently had my power steering fixed, when i got it back the radio wasn't working, before it was working fine. Now there is no sound, and the digital display is blank, nothing. Then later I removed the radio console to replace the heating actuator and when I put the radio back in place the rear control for the radio began working. Now it is just the front radio control ... Read More
Ford Windstar Engine Problems
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar - Engine dying when slowing down or stopping [rayden19]
Could be the mass air flow sensor, or fuel pressure regulator going bad. Also, sometimes a more simpler fix is hard to find, but there is usually an idle screw adjustment on the throttle housing or which used to be where the "carbuerator" was on older models. sometimes wear occurs there, and all you have to do is adjust the idling screw up a bit to solve the problem, mechanics at ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar - Engine dying when slowing down or stopping [gworley]
gworley, thanks for the reply. My Windstar also lopes when I start it and then dies if I don't press the gas pedal. I can let it sit for about ten seconds and pump the gas and it will be ok for about two days. No check engine light at all though. :(
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar - Engine dying when slowing down or stopping [rayden19]
hi rayden had similar issue on a 99 found out problem was coming from distributer shaft located at the back of motor on passenger side not an easy task . a haynes or shiltons book is very usefull .the shaft and gear sometimes wears out. gworley
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2000 Ford Windstar - Engine dying when slowing down or stopping
I own a 2000 Windstar and noticed that the vehicle would randomly die when I come to a stop. Does not happen all the time though. It also putters when I start it and then dies. It will start up again within a couple of seconds. I am not getting a check engine light at all. While in park or idle, RPM's are at about 600. Anyone out there have the ... Read More
Has anyone had to replace tie rod ends?
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Has anyone had to replace tie rod ends?
Please let me know if you have had a tie rod end separate. I have a 2000 windstar and the right front tie rod separated. Ford knows they have a problem with this , please go to http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/cars/tierods/mechanics.html
Ford Windstar Electrical Problems
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2000 Ford Windstar Electrical Probs
For some reason the fuse blows that controls the Speedometer, the Brake Safety interlock, and the A/C-Heater, I'm thinking it may be the damper motor cuz when it did work I couldn't get cold air to blow even though I could hear the blower. If I replace it, it may work for a day a week or 5 mins, I don't want to waste money on fuses. Anyone have a similar ... Read More
2000 Windstar jerks/hesitates during deceleration
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2000 Windstar jerks/hesitates during deceleration
During braking, while driving my 2000 Ford Windstar, as soon as the car decelerates down to precisely 10 mph, the car seems as though it's lurching forward, then continues to decelerate as normal until it comes to a stop. It doesn't matter if I begin the deceleration from 60 mph going down the highway, or rolling from 20 or 15 mph in town, at 10 mph the car seems to hesitate ... Read More
Ford Windstar Warning Lights/Codes
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Re: Exterior Bulb Out warning light on [ducman1]
I own a 2000 Ford Windstar and my ABS light popped on it goes on then disappears i had taken it to a shop they came up with3 codes but 2 are the same is it worth me getting this van fixxed i have put work into it and its been treating me right we are suppose to drive to florida next year in it. What should i do?? :) This ... Read More
Ford Windstar Should I buy one?
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After 2 Windstars, never again
I'm glad all of you had good luck with your Windstars, but I'm here to tell you there are a lot of people not happy-me included. My 95 Windstar had the head gasket go and I over heated the car. After repairing and driving it no more than 50 mph for a year I traded it in for the 2000 Windstar. I could have bought another new car for all the ... Read More
Ford Windstar Transmission
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2000 Windstar on tranny #4 @ 125k miles
My 2000 Windstar with 125k miles is in the shop waiting on transmission #4. At 30k miles I replaced my first tranny while under warranty. At 95k miles I purchased my third tranny. Recently the over-drive light started flashing at 125k miles and it was time for the trans fluid to be replaced, so I took it in to the dealer. I got the call that my #3 tranny was shot, ... Read More
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Re: O/D Off Light Flashing [jeffyscott]
The brake fluid leak is at the bottom of your fluid reservoir. This problem has been well-documented on this board. The brake sensor is right below the reservoir, over time the slow leak damages the wires, sensor and switches, then other related systems are impacted. Once they fix the leak, and replace and damaged wires, sensors, or switches the problem goes away. My 2000 Windstar had this problem, but it was ... Read More
Ford Windstar Electrical Problems
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Ford Windstar ASB light -ON, Parking light - ON, OD off - flashing, & more
My 2000 windstar just passed 80,000 miles and at the same time all this happened: ABS light - ON Parking Light - ON OD off light - flashing Spedometer - not working Odometer - not working displays ------ The 10amp fuse that controls all of this keeps blowing. I had a service tech unplug part of my wire harness under the air filter box from a square aluminum box. This fixed ... Read More
Ford Windstar Alternator and Battery Problems
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Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [jefbyls]
See my previous post #18 for the remedy to my situation. You might be able to tell if the FRONT wiper motor is bad just from physical inspection. The outside was rusting a little and had paint chipping off. The plastic shroud or cover that goes across the front has holes in it for water to pass through, well one of the holes was right above the wiper motor...nice hey? Silicone ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [softballmom]
I just bought a used 2001 Ford Windstar Limited with 74K on it. The exact same thing is happening. I am going to AutoZone today to have the battery and alternator checked. I am wondering what will be next. I read the posts on the megafuse and the wiper motor and will check them as well. Why is there so much trouble trying to get a straight answer from Ford? Have ... Read More
Ford Windstar Starting/Stalling Problems
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Windstar starts then stops when cold
I have a 2000 Ford Windstar SE. I recently moved to an Island off the coast of Washington and noted that when I leave the Windstar in the driveway at night the engine starts then stops (several times). I can keep the engine going for a while by adding gas pedal, but don't want to put it in gear when I am running it at the higher RPM. In the recent ... Read More
02 Windstar from brake question
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creaky noise
I just purchased a 2000 windstar with 57000 miles from a ford dealer...I need help or suggestions here... before they gave us the car they claim they replaced all brakes rotors and gave us brand new tires...car drives wonderful engine clean, just while driving we get a creaky noise when we accelerate, brake or hit bumpy streets...Initially thought it was the shocks/struts...brought it back to dealer since we purchased premium warranty ... Read More
Ford Windstar Should I buy one?
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semi-positive experience
We have a 1997 with about 105,000 miles. The only really significant problem was leaking engine gaskets (front cover, intake, and head gaskets. This started around 95,000 miles. These are very expensive to replace, as the engine has to be removed from the vehicle. Dealer wanted $2800, other options were maybe $2000. We instead sent it to a tech school for 2 months and only had to pay for parts. Gaskets ... Read More
Ford Windstar MPG - Real World Numbers
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Re: Ford Windstar: MPG - Real World Numbers [claires]
Just got from mich it was 8hrs trip each way i have a 2000 with 3.8 75,000 miles i got 25.6 going out and 24.4 coming back to pa pulling the hills i was real happy with this van rick in pa
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Real World Long Distance MPG
2000 Ford Windstar, 141,000+ miles so far. We get about 17-19 combined driving and about 21 on a trip. It's been a good van but our old, bigger Aerostar (175,000+ miles) got better mileage.
Ford Windstar Alternator and Battery Problems
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2000 Windstar Stalling
Hi everyone! This is the first time on the site for me and i've read most of the comments but not sure if anyone has had my experience. Here goes-- I have owned my vehicle for almost 5 years actually I have 2 pmts left and the only problem so far where the transmission replacement and the open door light staying on. I've had it pretty good considering what the rest ... Read More
Ford Windstar Transmission
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Re: windstar tranny problem?
the transmission on my windstar LX 2000 went away eventually. I read lots of stories of transmisison issue on windstar but never thought it could happen to me. The van ran very well and quiet. A few days ago, whenever I switch the gears, I can hear bigger "Pong" sound and I though it was normal. today in the morning, I stopped at red light. when the light turned to green, ... Read More
Ford Windstar Problems
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Oil Capacities
Just changed the oil/filter on our 2000 3.8L Windstar. This is the first oil change since we got the car about a month or so ago. The previous owners had just had a new engine (short block) installed before we got the van. After dumping 5 quarts of 5W-30 and running the engine for a minute, I checked the dip stick and found that the oil level was just touching the ... Read More
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Re: P0174 - Valve Cover/Intake Manifold Gaskets - Ford Stinks!! [mikec123]
Dear Mike, Could you provide me the "new" Part Number of the "redisigned" valve cove? May be you have it from the dealer when they said "it needs the redesigned valve cover that will prevent oil from traveling into the intake manifold via the PCV Valve and ruining the internals of the intake manifold". Could you comment me how is working the car after the works done (2005)? Could you provide ... Read More
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Fixes to common small problems...... buy a sledgehammer or read below
1. Lift gate won't open - There is a clip that holds a little bar to the handle. This clip is plastic (it's a Ford so what can I say?) On the 95's this clip is yellow. In high temperatures the clip will expand and come unfastened. If it doesn't come unfastened it will just break. Take the inside panel of the liftgate off. Yes, it can be done with it ... Read More
Ford Windstar Warning Lights/Codes
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ABS Light
Hello all... I have a 2000 Ford Windstar SE... A friend of mine replaced the rear brake shoes (drum brakes) for me while on vacation in Florida. After driving the vehicle for about 3 or 4 trips, the ABS light goes on and the ABS system is disabled. Other than some brake squealing which is what we tried to eliminate before, no other noises heard. Anyone have any idea why the ... Read More
Ford Windstar Problems
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Re: I hate Ford [basem37]
let me tell you something about Fords-the f-150,mustang and a few other are decent but my 2000 windstar,I paid $8,600 beginning of year and had to put a new tranny,battery,now this speedometer,odometer,ac,abs light-disfunctional probs,the van looks and rides good but if you want a Ford,I got one for you cheap $6500 will buy it and Ive got well over $10,000 in it and thats recently so if you want a Ford ... Read More
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Re: 2000 ford Windstar - Fuse problem [mikandjen]
so your saying your speedometer,o-dometer,air cond,abs light was all disfunctional and your valve was stuck causing fluid to leak on a wire and short everything out,no offense but either your disfunctional or an all day sucker cause whats the chances of a wire being exposed without its protection on,and leaking fluid on that same exposed wire,theres a sucker born every minute you either work for Ford or just trying to be ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Windstar ABS light [my3girls]
Could be arelay but these wonderful vans are famous for the ABS light (among other things. Ther is an issue with a ground wire that causes the ABS light to come on and Ford offers a fix kit for $10.00. Save your money. It's safe to drive with the ABS not working as long as you remember how to brake a car before ABS was a feature.
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Re: 2000 ford Windstar - Fuse problem [aaron01]
we had been having this problem as well. took it to a local shop who sent us to an electrical shop. they thought it was in the cluster as well.So we took to the dealer. turns out there was a stuck (broken) vaulve in the master cyl. that was causing fluid to drip onto the wiring causing everything to short out. Seems that they had seen it before as it took ... Read More
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Re: 2000 ford Windstar - Fuse problem [wsharpe]
hey Wayne,I finally decided to get online to research for answers to the same problems you are having with my 2000 ford windstar sel-speedometer,ometer,air conditioning,not sure on cruise,but I also replaced #10 fuse on drivers side and fuse immediately blows no time for a relay to get hot,I was just wondering if you were able to fix your problem any helpful information would be greatly appreciated,the windstar sel is a cool ... Read More
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Cruise Control Fuse
I have a 2000 Ford Windstar. The cruise control doesn't work. Thought it may be a fuse, I don't have an owner's manual, does anyone know which fuse controls this? Thanks Sammy
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Re: Fuse 6 Keeps blowing [madzen]
Did you ever figure out what the probelm was? My 2000 Ford Windstar has done the same thing. Thanks
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Re: 2000 windstar electrical problem. [afloyd]
An image of a brick wall comes to mind........... The problem sounds a little dangerous because if you happen to be working on it and the fan comes on you could get seriously hurt by it. Try complaining to Ford and NHTSA at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
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2000 windstar electrical problem.
Hi new to this forum, hope someone can help. I did a search and saw that someonelse had a similar problem, but there were no replys to that post so I will try a new one. When the van is running, everything operates normally. When I remove the key, all the accessories stay on and the headlights and heater fan turn on even though the switches are off. I've swapped all ... Read More
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Re: 2000 ford Windstar - Fuse problem [wsharpe]
Wayne, I have a 2000 windstar LX and Mine just did the EXACT SAME THING. Were you not able to control the rear blower? In my van, the Rear AIR blows air, not cooled air. I have to reach over the passengers side sliding door and tun off the blower. It is not able to be controlled from the front. Can you tell me what relay you replaced? Mine has just ... Read More
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2000 Ford Windstar won't start on hot days...
I have a 2000 Ford Windstar. Some days, mostly hot days, the van will not start. It turns over but won't fire. I leave it sit for some period of time then it starts. It appears to be a fuel pump issue (I'm guessing) but, from what I'm reading on the net it appears others are having the very same issue and the solutions don't directly point to the fuel pump.... ... Read More
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Re: 2000 ford Windstar - Fuse problem [wsharpe]
I replaced the relay and it now works fine. I noticed that the brake warning light came on after I fixed the initial problem, I checked my lvls and it was only a tiny bit below the minimum, so I top it of at the max and it works fine. So it is 3 days now and it is working fine..... Hopefully that is the end of that problem.
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Re: Brake Problems - 2000 Windstars
Hello, I have a 2000 Windstar SEL that has recently run into Brake problems. I don't know exactly what symptoms you are having but mine started with a little brake fluid on the garage floor followed by the brake light coming on EVERY time we stepped on the brake. I took it to my Uncle's repair shop where they replaced a switch that is right below the Master Cylinder due to ... Read More
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2000 ford Windstar - Fuse problem
I have roughly 93,000km on this used vehicle I bought a year ago. The problems were minimum and up to now the most expensive fix were the brakes on all tires. (This all happened at same time) Ok, I have my ABS light on, my air conditioning does not work, my cruise control does not work, and my odometer and speedometer does not work. Now, I replaced fuse 10 in the ... Read More
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Re: blown fuse, master cylinder, brake and cruise control pressure switch [gdab]
I also have a 2000 Ford Windstar with the same problem. Does anyone know how to replace the pressure switch? I know that it is attached to the master cylinder. Will brake fluid leak out if I replaced it myself? Please advise.
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Re: 1995 Windstar GL check engine light and poor running [mlpntr]
I am having the same problems with my 2000 Ford Windstar SEL, but mine is a misfire on cylinder no 3. However, my check engine light is NOT on. I took into two local garages. One told me everything check out okay with the spark plugs and wires and completed compression test on the engine. The second mechanic told me it was the plugs so I replaced them and I am ... Read More
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Re: 1995 Windstar needs new engine! [gwb1]
I bought my 1995 Windstar for $600 and they had just put over $2000 into it 3 months prior when the tranny lost reverse. So far I have put $2150 into for a complete tranny rebuild with custom (not Ford) parts, $250 for a new set of tires, $45 for a new sway bar. Now I have the check engine light on and it's clearly missing. I just took it to ... Read More
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1995 Windstar GL check engine light and poor running
OK, I'm one of the unlucky Windstar owners. I have recently had the tranny rebuilt with cutom parts because the first 2 rebuilds were Ford parts. All seems well and I have a 3 year unlimited mile warranty on the tranny. The engine had all the gaskets replaced along with the spark plugs, water pump, thermostat, cam position sensor, ECR valve, ECM all in the past year. I recently took it ... Read More
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Re: oil on top of engine under intake plenum [dtruman]
Hello Doug, It's your lucky day since I was researching a problem on my Windstar when I came across yours. I bought a 2000 Windstar a couple of years ago that had a similar problem. When I went to change the air filter I noticed motor oil in the intake plenum. I panicked at first thinking the thing was burping up motor oil! After a closer examining I found the problem ... Read More
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Ford Windstar 2000 not auto shifting to higher gears/speeds
Have a Ford Windstar 2000 with 108K miles. Runs in Drive, but would not auto shift gearup to higher speeds (max is about 25) unless I manually shift lower to gear 2, then it only runs as fast as 40. Check engine light also came on. Battery was weak bcos the van has been sitting for a while, but appears to charging back up. Later checked transmission fluid and added some ... Read More
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The cost of "reliability"
Following up on my own comment about the Honota costing thousands more... A 2001 Windstar SE with 87,000 miles has average retail value of $6287, according to edmunds. A 2201 Odyssey LX has average retail value of $8698. So the extra reliability costs $2400 in this case. Meanwhile in the TCO area of edmunds the 5 year cost of maintenace and repair is $6987 for the Ford and $6640 for the ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Ford Windstar [amyl2]
As you had, on my 2000 winstar we had the engine light on. The dealer replaced the manifold and the light is now out. I also have a friend who had the same issue on a 2000 windstar. Seems like pattern but didnt see a recall but did pay aprox $1400 dollars for repair.
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Re: 2002 Ford Windstar [dani65721]
">I have a 2000 Ford Windstar that has 85,000 miles on it. My van has been doing the same thing. The engine light has come on. I took it to the repair shop where I was told I needed a new airfilter and some new sparkplugs. The problem did not go away. I was wondering if maybe it has something to do with the fuel injection system. Please let me know ... Read More
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Intake manifold problem, Front struts
I too have joined the Intake Manifold Gasket problem club on my 2000 Ford Windstar. Dealer has just informed me it will cost $590.00 to fix. I found on another site that the tsb 03-16-1 issued from Ford addresses this problem and this person states the tsb states it is covered under the emissions warranty (8yr/80000 miles). Has anyone had sucess in having Ford cover this problem since it seems to ... Read More
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Re: Heat problems on 2000 windstar [lakeshow]
I had the same problem with my 2003 windstar. It is one of 2 things. A blend door actuator, or a cracked blend door. Mine was just an actuator. The actuator is only about $50 from the dealer, if it needs a blend door you have to buy a heater box for about $1000. I spoke with a ford technician, and he said if you have a cracked blend door, it ... Read More
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2000Windstar Transmission Problem
My 2000 Windstar broke down 400 miles from home because the torque converter failed. The car had 65,000 miles on it and had just had its 60,000mile check up where they changes transmission oil and replaced seals. So much for Ford maintenance. The total charge for replacing the torque converter and valve body cover was $1995. This for a car that is worth between $5000 and $6000. I'll never buy another ... Read More
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2000 SEL
Gang, My 2000 SEL (89,000) just returned from the shop. It required a new engine program to address spark knocking; a new ABS control mod and valve ASY to get rid of the ABS light; and a new crankshaft and bearings to address an engine knocking issue. While they were there they replaced the spark plugs. Total Cost: 56.70 for the spark plugs. The Ford ESP Premium is the best extended ... Read More
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Re: P0174 - Valve Cover/Intake Manifold Gaskets - Ford Stinks!! [bythebay]
Been there done that, along with many other issues on my 2000 Windstar. Just had ABS module replaced and now a week later it looks like the Blend Door Actuator problem has come up on my Windstar. I'll never buy another Ford.
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Windstar dies cranks but won't start
2000 windstar sel 55,000 kms. Van just died waiting at a red light will crank over but won't start ( slightly raining that day). Theft light flashes quickly and airbag light is on when cranking engine. Called Ford they said it was bad key try the other key and it started. Put supposed bad key back in and it starts too?!!! Went to dealer and was told $69 to pull code ... Read More
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Re: Tranny Clunk, Reverse Only [gvad]
Our 2000 windstar lx experienced the same thing at 103,000km. My wife was stopped at a red light when suddenly she heard a loud clunk (as if some one had ran into her front end) and then only reverse gear. I had it towed to the ford dealership because I had purchased an extended warranty when buying it (120,000km -7yr.). It is waiting for analysis but thet seem hesitant to honor ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar Pulley [lonnyc]
I may be late in responding, but my van's problem was a tension pulley that had to be replaced. I paid almost $200 at the dealership. It might be your problem .
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Re: 2000 SEL Power Door Problem [clmielke]
Help! I have had my 2000 SEL Windstar at the Ford dealership many times because the Power Slidings Doors open and close by themselves. Thankfully it has never happened while driving. The only way to deal with it is to lock the doors while the sliding door is in motion-after that I can hear it clicking and trying to open. AnThe problem is especially bad when it is damp outside. I ... Read More
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Re: Tranny Clunk, Reverse Only [peterz]
Same thing happend to us this Saturday at the traffic light. Can you tell us what was wrong with the transmission in your ford and how much it will cost. Ours is Ford windstar 2000 limited.
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar Pulley [tawas]
Thank you for your response. All the help I can get I will gladly take!
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Re: 2000 Ford Windstar Pulley [lonnyc]
It is more than likely your A/C compressor clutch assembly. There are some aftermarket items that will let you run without the A/C but I think that all of them would require removal of the A/C. If you remove the A/C you will have to take it to a shop and they will remove the refrigerant with a machine. They would also be able to put the refrigerant back into your ... Read More
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2000 Ford Windstar Pulley
Hi My name is Loony and I have the unfortune of owning a Ford. I just replaced my transmission (with only 48000 miles) and now there is a sort of pulley that has semed to separate. It's on the passenger side towards the bottom. To start can anyone tell me what that pulley would be? I can't seem to find any online diagras of the pulley systems. The van runs but ... Read More
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Re: speed control sensor [shanmal]
I had similar problems with my 2000 windstar. Check under the master cylinder for the brakes. There is a switch connected that was leaking brake fluid and shorting out the speedometer,odometer, and A/C. I replaced the switch for $25.00 and all is fine now, except for the ABS light which I think needs to be reset by ford. (but I dont dare bring it there for reasons of them finding other ... Read More
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Re: 99 Ford Windstar Major Problem *HELP** [maryann2271]
my 2000 windstar had the same problem but the fuse number 10 was blowing and cruise control not working same thing with the abs lights and od not working the solution was master cylider and the cruise control switch and wiring to the brake fluid bottle . but there is also 2 other switches to this. i found my answer on this site to good luck
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Re: 2000 ford windstar rattling [icats]
Take that thing to the shop that same thing happened to my moms windstar maybe a month ago i forgot what it was from but i do know that the day it broke down we took it in because there was like coolant or something running down the side of her car
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Re: Ford Windstar 2000 SEL Manifold Problem and Driver Side Sliding Door Motor [tecnobob]
Hey that sounds like my car. I dont know about the manifold gasket, but the sliding door probably just needs adjustment. This is done by grabbing the bottom of the door and lifting. I was told by a Ford tech that they seem to bend when people are going in and out and hanging on the door. I would try it before spending $800
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2000 ford windstar rattling
My 2000 ford Windstar engine makes a rattling noise when driving on ruff or bumpey roads, it almost sounds like something going to fall off. Any advise on what this might be?
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Ford Windstar 2000 SEL Manifold Problem and Driver Side Sliding Door Motor
Well, I've been through all the messages and I seem to have two "common" issues with my 2000 SEL(78,000 mi). Check engine lights been on about 9 months (I gave up after several unsuccessful attempts by dealer to keep it off) - now I went in to Ford for a power sliding door that opens halfway and stops, then has to be closed manually. While there, I talked them into checking ... Read More
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2000 Ford Windstar Power Windows
My Mom Owns a 2000 Ford Windstar LX Earlier Today My Mom Tried Rolling Down the Passenger Side Window From The Driver Side But then She asked my sister to try her switch it worked Just Now it wont go back up and All The other Windows Work Just fine it has Nothing to do with the fuses Because If it was all the windows would be out. So Can Some ... Read More
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Ford Windstar Electrical problems
My 2000 Windstar experienced an odd electrical malfunction. While idling in a parking lot at night the car stalled and would not restart. The radio, lights, etc stayed on even when the key was turned off. Would not restart, just grinding the starter - never engaged. Thinking it was the battery, tried to jump start - nothing changed. Disconnected the battery and had it towed to local shop. Shop originally thought ... Read More
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Re: 99 Ford Windstar Major Problem *HELP** [maryann2271]
Sorry I did not read this message before. I had the same problem with my 2000 Ford Windstar last month. I found the solution here at this forum around page 85,86.. referring to blown fuse. Actually I am so sorry they charged you $578.08 because I fixed mine with $15.23 which is the cost of the brake pressure switch. The real problem is that the fuse #10 is the one that ... Read More
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2000 windstar not starting occasionally
Took my car to have it emissions tested. Never had a problem until they were done. I passed but my car would not start up again. It would turn over but it would not start. It was like you put in bad gas or something. It would keep spitting. After it sat for a while it started up and drove it home with no problems. Happened again a month later on ... Read More
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Re: 1999 Ford Windstar, Possible switch problem [handyman55]
I have the exact same problem on a 2000 as of 1 hour ago! Someone please help us.
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Traction Control and ABS Light
A while back the battery died on our 2000 Windstar. After recharging, everything seemed fine except now the TRAC OFF and ABS lights stay on. There does not appear to be any obvious problems (noises, leaks, etc) before or after the battery incident. We've been just ignoring the lights. I hate to take it to Ford if there is instead a way to simply reset the idiot lights. Or should this ... Read More
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