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Re: Ford Windstar LX heater problems [jim84]
by jno
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Nov 23, 2005 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: jim84 (Oct 10, 2005 6:45 pm)
I have the same problem. Did you find a solution?
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- #726 of 786
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im thinking the transmission is on its way out
by mamabear5
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Nov 23, 2005 (6:47 pm)
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hey.. great to find this site.. question about the tansmission on a 96 ford windstar.. bought it used about 5 years ago.. nothing but headaches from the engine lite going on to the brake line rotting out to the airconditioner never working electrical screwed up.. anyways the transmission starting not kicking in when i started to go after a stop lite.. i would press on the gas the car would move reall slow.. the engine would rev hugely then it would catch and i would be a rocket.. had a transmission change of the fluid.. no good.. is it worth putting a new or used one in or is it good for planting flowers... have parked it for six monthis with new tired new brakes and rotors new everyting but the tranny... help...
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Re: Ford Windstar LX heater problems [jno]
by mamabear5
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Nov 24, 2005 (6:03 pm)
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Replying to: jno (Nov 23, 2005 10:57 am)
no not yet.. been looking at the other threads about the transmission..looks like maybe not that but every other sensor or something... ive now been told that now that i have sat it since april when i drove it acrosse town the brakes were grinding... god what next.. looks great.. no rust but im thinking a for sale sign is going on but dont know how much to ask... thank god ive got off the ford train..gmc is for me....
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Re: Ford Windstar LX heater problems [jim84]
by coolcoyotes
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Nov 28, 2005 (4:18 am)
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Replying to: jim84 (Oct 10, 2005 6:45 pm)
I have the same problem here. Looking forward to some comments 
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Jonica
by jonica
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Dec 01, 2005 (10:54 am)
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How do I know if my 99 Windstar has a rack and pinion problem?
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Re: Jonica [jonica]
by kevinsvan
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Dec 10, 2005 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: jonica (Dec 01, 2005 10:54 am)
That's a wide open question. If your van is squealing when you turn if back and forth it is probably your tie rod ends. By their design they cannot be lubricated and so when the grease drys up from its initial application they must be replaced. If this is the case make sure they are replaced with tie rods ends that have the small valve on it that is used for lubrication.
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Re: Ford Windstar LX heater problems-no heat
by pellis
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Dec 10, 2005 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: coolcoyotes (Nov 28, 2005 4:18 am)
I have the same problem. About 5% of the time, it blows warm/hot air. Else, it comes on cold and STAYS that way. Don't know what to do. It's really cold weather right now.
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Re: Ford Windstar LX heater problems-no heat [pellis]
by claires HOST
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Dec 11, 2005 (12:07 am)
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Replying to: pellis (Dec 10, 2005 3:09 pm)
Hi, pellis,
You might also want to ask the folks about this in either of these two discussions:
Climate Control Problems (Heat, Air Conditioning): All Cars
Ford Windstar Problems
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Re: 98 windstar [denny3]
by miscemails
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Dec 19, 2005 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: denny3 (Nov 06, 2005 7:09 pm)
Every time I have a problem with my 98 windstar the dealer says they've never heard of it. My van has power surges and leaps forward like it is possessed. The RPMs rev up to 4000 yet the van feels like it shifted down to first gear. It is terrifying. I've already replaced the transmission and had stretched head bolts and had the head gasket replaced. Also had every sensor in the van replaced at one time or another. Biggest piece of metal scrap I've ever encountered !!!
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Re: 98 windstar [miscemails]
by slavergne
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Jan 07, 2006 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: miscemails (Dec 19, 2005 1:00 pm)
Check the cruise control light when that happens. I used to have a grand prix that would turn on the cruise control and set it very high. Our only clue was the gas pedal left your foot when it happened. I noticed that it did that when the cruise kicked on. We brought it to the dealer and they fixed it....
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