Ford Windstar Questions

Windstar idles poorly after warmed up problem

Have 1996 ford windstar with i believe a 2.8 engine (i know it's the larger of the two) and 131,430 miles on it. it runs like a champ on the...

Asked by krustylarson about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1999 Ford Windstar problem

Our 1999 Ford Windstar vibrates sometimes when it shifts into second gear. I can feel the vibration through the steeringwheel. I don't ...

Asked by helpmeplz about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Ford windstar problem

I have a 1999 Windstar and out of the blue It didnt want to start up, I though it was the spark plugs so i replaced them and now it turns on...

Asked by chrismntr about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Alternator light stays on but components all pass tests problem

1995 Ford Windstar, 3.8L, 155K miles. Alternator light stays on, but battery load test voltage and alternator output voltage are good. Why...

Asked by bottecchia about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Erratic idling problem

I have a 96 fiesta 1.4 zetec 66k miles.When i start the engine it will rev to 2000rpm then drop down to about 1000 after a few seconds.It ...

Asked by sausagesmcginty about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

No heat problem

1995 Windstar GL 3.8l 215,000 km. I have replaced heater core,thermostat and put in a used control panel for the blower, temp selector, but...

Asked by Teddyboy about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Oil missing problem

Ford Windstar; 2000; 121,000 miles: Our oil is slowly disappearing over a period of 4 weeks. There is no oil leak on the ground/road, there ...

Asked by ddsmeg about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

"power stering pump" problem

Hi Folks. My 1998 Ford Windstar mileage: 199.998 has had a problem with the steering pump. I have replaced the pump twice and the steering...

Asked by papo about 6 years ago - 6 Answers

2000 Ford Windstar problem

The brakes in the rear were stuck this morning and my wife tried to get them to loosen up by driving. Didin't work. Waited a while and they ...

Asked by nelsondrafting about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Zx2 won't start problem

Hi, My 1998 ZX2 has died. On the nite of it's death, I notice the headlights "flash" brighter, but not like a high beam flash...

Asked by zx2MP about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Column ignition switch problem

What is that strange shaped ring around the column ignition switch called? It seems to hold the switch in place and allows leverage in ...

Asked by joe d. about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Transmission diagnostic codes problem

Recently bought a 1996 Windstar with 120,000 miles. Got the check engine light and had the codes read out. Got a P1785 "...

Asked by jonpkline about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Losing oil problem

I have a 2002 Ford Windstar XL minivan 120,000 miles. It recently started losing oil. I saw oil on a metal tube that goes from the top of ...

Asked by bnpsprinkle about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2001 Ford Windstar problem

I have an 01 ford Windstar. The light out indicator came on and I replaced a bad license plate bulb (168). After replacing the bulb I ...

Asked by Windstar01 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Problem with heat in ford windstar problem

My 1999 Ford Windstar has an interesting problem with the heat. Heat comes from the ducts in the floor, but cool air comes from the ducts in...

Asked by khobson60 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Tranmission/engine oil problem problem

I have a 1995 Ford Aeorstar 6 cylinder engine with 199,000 miles the transmission is leaking and I cannot see where it is leaking. There is ...

Asked by anointedmog about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Car dies when fuel is low.... problem

I have a 1999 Mazda 626 taht started dying out on me anytime the fuel dropps below a quarter of a tank. The lower the gas gets the worse ...

Asked by JoeeJoeJo about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Wheel feel like it hydroplanning problem

I REPLACE TIRES TO MY 2000 FORD WINSTAR AND THE ROCK & PINION PLUS ALIGNMENT. SOMTIME I FEEL LIKE THE FRONT WHEEL PASS OVER A LIGHT ...

Asked by allynas about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Temp control switch problem

FORD-2001 WINDSTAR LX-158K MILES- BLOWER MOTOR FUNCTIONS PROPERLY AS DOES FAN CONTROLS- TEMP CONTROL DOES NOT LET HEAT COME ON-CLUNKING AND...

Asked by beretta58 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2003 Ford Windstar problem

I have a 2003 Ford Windstar with 83000 miles. Today while driving home the transmission stopped applying power to the drive wheels. ...

Asked by Tmaher78 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Windstar chirp problem

My Ford Winstar makes a loud chirping sound. It starts when I start the car and comes on and off while I drive. My mechanic changed one of ...

Asked by MomOnTheGo about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Won't idle problem

2000 Ford Explore with a 4.0 engine. Car wouold start but would not stay running at idle speed. Turned the idle screw up to where oit would ...

Asked by Dslager about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Springs problem

:evil: So Am I one of the only ones that had there 2002 SEL Tur-dis snap a rear coil spring? Have you guys had alot of this go on? I started...

Asked by NIC231 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1995 Ford Windstar problem

I own a 1995 Chrysler Concorde with 164,019 miles and it has become a nightmare. :evil: While driving the cruise control light comes on ...

Asked by Jgordon about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

My car doens't work!! problem

When I first get into my car and start it up then put it into gear it start to almost accelrate on it's own. Then if i give some gas it will...

Asked by MOMMYOF3 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1915 Ford Windstar problem

Where do I start? 1998 Ford Windstar 245,000, alright, can the o2 sensor be going off cause evap leak? evap code cause bad, leaking hoses?...

Asked by dad107ama about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Possibly a clogged pump? problem

I have a recently rebuilt 85 302 in a 63 falcon with 500 to 600 miles on it. The motor has been running with 60+ of oil pressure at speed ...

Asked by aholloway17 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1999 Ford Windstar problem

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Asked by poordumbblonde about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1965 Ford Windstar problem

HAVE A 65 T-BIRD THAT WHEN I START THE CAR WHEEL TURNS TO THE RIGHT EVERY TIME , AND WHILE DRIVING WHEEL WANTS TO GO TO RIGHT IF I LET GO. ...

Asked by ewhen58 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2000 Ford Windstar problem

2000 Windstar runs extremely rough when only a few gallons left in tank - misfires and won't run faster than 20-30 mph. Have tried adding ...

Asked by joegriz about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

2001 Ford Windstar problem

Our 2001 Ford Windstar pulls to the left. The van has about 120,000 miles on it with 3 month old tires. We have replaced the front struts, ...

Asked by rogo41 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Why won't engine start problem

1995 Ford Windstar GL, 130,000 miles. Engine is getting plenty of gas, has good compression, turns over well, just won't start. This van has...

Asked by jplumb about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1998 Ford Windstar problem

Hello, I have a 1998 Nissan Frontier King Cab XE / 2WD and roughly have 144,000 miles. I experienced a problem about a month ago with my ...

Asked by Victoria70 about 6 years ago - 6 Answers

Klunking sound from rear of car problem

I have a 1997 Ford T-Bird 128,000 miles. While driving I hear a klunking sound from the rear of the car. It happens at different times. I ...

Asked by johnnymc51 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1996 Ford Windstar problem

I have a 1996 Ford Tunderbird and I am pulling my hair out on this car lately. I had the transmission replaced in July of 2006 and the car ...

Asked by kagenclaymeyer about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Ford windstar ac bypass problem

Trying to find a way to bypass the AC compresor on my 1996 Ford windstar 3.8L. I really want to do this as I need alot of other AC ...

Asked by cswilson1976 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2001 Ford Windstar problem

Ok I dont know if this is related but about two weeks before my car started having starting troubles the horn would not go off when I locked...

Asked by Damien2005_06 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Clearing codes. problem

Answer to your first question how do I clear code. If you don't have an OBDII code reader you can go down to your local Auto Zone and have ...

Asked by wrprlp about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1997 Ford Windstar problem

'97 Winstar 3.8L approx. 180,000 mi: I have heat in the back but not in the front. I already checked the blend door and it operates properly...

Asked by schmidt8202 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1998 Ford Windstar problem

I have a 1998 Mazda 626 with a 2.0L 4 Cyl. that has the LA4A-EL (Ford CD4E) transmission. I've read about the problems with the ...

Asked by JoeeJoeJo about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Door ajar......help problem

My 1998 Ford Windstar V6 3.0 Van has a problem with the door ajar light. It keeps coming on and off. Sometimes when you open and close one ...

Asked by cbass655 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Ford windstar won't start problem

I have a 96 ford windstar with 107,000 miles. Two days ago the serpentine idler fell off and trashed the belt. I got the idler back on, ...

Asked by aklenow about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1995 Ford Windstar problem

My 95 Ford Esscort (low miles) shut off on the road and wont start. Engien, wont start, turns over with visable spark form plug wire when ...

Asked by Jamescalvert about 6 years ago - 4 Answers

Idling up and down problem

Dear bruce hunt, i want to thank you for your time. your suggestion about the radiator made me think about a time when my old radiator ...

Asked by falisaday about 6 years ago - 4 Answers

1990 Ford Windstar problem

I need to find a diagram of the starter. I have a negative cable that is disconnected, and I don't know where it goes. I think it is ...

Asked by Vickye about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Backfiring out of carbs problem

Hi ive got a small ford 4cyl motor in one of my commerical mowers. it sat for a good amoutn of time so whn i went to start it again the ...

Asked by bigjoe9991 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Turning signal problem problem

I am having trouble with my 95 ford windstar and my turning signal wont go on wen i push it to turn and makes no clicking sound like it used...

Asked by miketyner4706 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Burning smell and white smoke problem

This problem started after a long trip (10 hours). We had 2 stops during the trip, though. On the next day, I noticed that minutes after ...

Asked by rfurtado about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Any body that can answer this one problem

I was givein a 1995 ford touras with blown head gaskets. this car has the 3.0 V6 not flex fuel or SHO, my friends wife was driveing down the...

Asked by hernjamie about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1996 Ford Windstar problem

Hi, Our 1996 Ford Windstar has been running fine. Replaced the engine about 6 months ago, has maybe 10,000 miles on I guess. A mont ago went...

Asked by helpmycar about 6 years ago - 2 Answers