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Re: I hate Ford [basem37]
Written by: aaron01 on Jul 26, 2006 4:26:55 PM
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]
Written by: aaron01 on Jul 25, 2006 8:51:31 PM
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]
Written by: mlpntr on Jul 25, 2006 2:31:29 PM
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]
Written by: mikandjen on Jul 19, 2006 12:02:30 PM
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]
Written by: aaron01 on Jul 15, 2006 4:23:22 PM
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
Written by: preachersammy on Jul 3, 2006 9:34:33 AM
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]
Written by: 88fan on Jun 20, 2006 2:03:26 PM
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]
Written by: mlpntr on Jun 15, 2006 3:50:25 PM
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.
Written by: afloyd on Jun 15, 2006 6:51:56 AM
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]
Written by: bkbelden on Jun 10, 2006 8:01:54 PM
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...
Written by: helpee on Jun 10, 2006 10:52:59 AM
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]
Written by: wsharpe on Jun 7, 2006 4:02:37 PM
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
Written by: jasong1 on Jun 7, 2006 9:02:12 AM
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
Written by: wsharpe on May 30, 2006 10:51:56 PM
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]
Written by: chrisrko on May 30, 2006 11:32:28 AM
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]
Written by: knipper64 on Apr 14, 2006 12:52:37 PM
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]
Written by: mlpntr on Apr 9, 2006 2:43:28 PM
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
Written by: mlpntr on Apr 9, 2006 11:47:50 AM
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]
Written by: 85skyhawk on Mar 16, 2006 5:51:34 AM
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
Written by: micelle on Mar 4, 2006 10:38:44 PM
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"
Written by: jeffyscott on Mar 2, 2006 10:57:00 AM
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]
Written by: bjb662 on Dec 3, 2005 8:13:23 AM
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]
Written by: christylove on Dec 2, 2005 8:20:24 PM
">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
Written by: chud on Nov 21, 2005 1:02:41 PM
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]
Written by: jmcartier on Nov 3, 2005 7:32:20 AM
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
Written by: vls2 on Nov 1, 2005 1:06:50 PM
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
Written by: seloo on Oct 15, 2005 11:06:36 AM
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]
Written by: mattman3 on Oct 13, 2005 1:54:08 PM
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
Written by: roller on Oct 10, 2005 11:02:46 AM
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]
Written by: dhoffman1 on Oct 2, 2005 6:17:10 PM
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]
Written by: pburrow on Sep 12, 2005 2:14:08 PM
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]
Written by: ritak0 on Aug 9, 2005 10:19:11 AM
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]
Written by: gvad on Aug 6, 2005 6:26:30 PM
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]
Written by: lonnyc on Aug 6, 2005 3:11:21 PM
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]
Written by: tawas on Aug 6, 2005 2:37:36 PM
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
Written by: lonnyc on Aug 6, 2005 1:59:46 PM
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]
Written by: rock8 on Aug 6, 2005 7:11:10 AM
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]
Written by: amoremio7466 on Jul 27, 2005 6:05:37 PM
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]
Written by: swhaggbergs on Jul 23, 2005 3:57:47 PM
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]
Written by: jimwood on Jul 20, 2005 7:50:17 PM
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
Written by: icats on Jul 18, 2005 7:41:43 AM
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
Written by: tecnobob on Jul 17, 2005 9:22:10 PM
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
