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#1652 of 2608 Lift supports for liftgate - 2003 Windstar by hoosierhand

Apr 11, 2005 (6:19 pm)

Hello Folks!
 
I have a 2003 Windstar and a question for you experts out there. For some odd reason, my lift supports for the liftgate are now shot. I have to hold the liftgate open. I'd like to have these 2 lift supports replaced. Called several Ford dealers - they all want 48 bucks apiece. I cannot find any lift supports online for less than that price for the year 2003. Although, plenty of online retailers such as JCWhitney and CarParts.com do carry lift supports for 98 through 2002 Windstars. My question is this: can I purchase lift supports for a 2002 and will it fit on my 2003 windstar? They cost only 32.99 and I figure I'm saving at least 30 bucks. If they will fit with no problem, then I'll just order the ones for 2002 windstars and install them on my van.
 
Thanks!
 
Jason

#1653 of 2608 Re: Changing Windstar Plugs [alcan] by lba

Apr 11, 2005 (8:17 pm)

Replying to: alcan (Apr 09, 2005 2:02 am)
Thanks much Alcan! So far van runs great, but I would rather know now than later, that I'm burning up plugs and have to go through same drill at 5,000 miles.
On the Chrysler, I didn't remove cowl or wiper module but followed the OEM manual exactly. Still........what a pain!! I'm ready for direct fuel injection; let's get rid of weight and complexity of these big cast AL manifolds!

#1654 of 2608 Check engine light diagnosis by vwkurt

Apr 13, 2005 (8:24 am)

With my chrysler, I was able to turn the key in a certain sequence and the the dash lights would flash a number of times. By counting the flashes, I was able to cross reference that to a diagnosos chart to find out what the problem was that was making the check engine light come on. Is there a way to do that with a 2001 Windstar?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
Thank you in advance!
Kurt

#1655 of 2608 Re: Check engine light diagnosis [vwkurt] by alcan

Apr 13, 2005 (1:16 pm)

Replying to: vwkurt (Apr 13, 2005 8:24 am)
No. A scan tool or code reader is required.

#1656 of 2608 Unknown lite on dashboard by beachny

Apr 14, 2005 (7:30 am)

I've had my 95 windstar (the lemon from hell) for about 5 years now. I bought it for the roomieness and found it very comfortable, but what nightmares. So far we've been through 2 trannies, both before 110,000 miles. Just replaced the head gasket last week at 126,000. Had I think they were the intake valves replaced at 67000 miles. Now we've found there was damage done to the sensors because of the head gasket, but mechanic said it may work itself out after driving it around. Have the same problems with the door buzzer. Have WD-40'd them numerous times, lasts about 2 weeks and then starts up again. Every time it rains we have to replace all the main fuses (door, horn, etc) and at 12 bucks a pop, it gets costly. Switch for back windows doesn't work and of course it stopped working with the window open, so now we can't shut the window. Airbag light stays on, and we've had it checked and both airbags are there. Now, there is a light, last one on the left, looks like an oil can with a drop, but I know that's not the oil since the dipstick is for the oil, well that light keeps coming on now. Ask me why I still have this car, can't afford another one. Figured eventually at the rate I'm going with this it should be like brand new in another year or so. LOL Believe me, there was a lot more work done to this car that I've forgotten, have been at war with Ford ever since the tranny problem, but to no avail, just tons of paperwork.
Thanks for listening and if anyone knows what that light is on the left side of the dash please let me know.

#1657 of 2608 Re: Check engine light diagnosis [alcan] by vwkurt

Apr 14, 2005 (9:33 am)

Replying to: alcan (Apr 13, 2005 1:16 pm)
Alcan,
Thank you very much for your reply and I guess I will just have to take it in to the shop and pay the diagnosis fee.
Kurt

#1658 of 2608 Re: Transmission Problem? [wijoco] by timberlake

Apr 14, 2005 (9:48 am)

Replying to: wijoco (Apr 05, 2005 3:01 pm)
I'm new to this forum but not new to Windstar problems! My wife has had a '98 and now has a 2003 w/50,528 miles on it. I drive it infrequently and usually to diagnose some potential problem that she complains about. The latest one is what she referred to as the tires bouncing a bit. Cut to the chase. OK between speed of 55-60 when the converter locks up there is a noticeable shudder. Especially so under a load. No load or downhill, no shudder. Also, with the selector turned to "OD Off" there is no shudder. Is there any adjustment to the converter? After reading many of the posts here, I'm getting a little gunshy to the Windstar world.
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Thanks,
TL

#1659 of 2608 Left turn wheel noise when accelerating by chrb

Apr 14, 2005 (11:33 am)

Replying to: timberlake (Apr 14, 2005 9:48 am)
Hello folks,
 
 I have a 2001 Windstar SEL with a problem. On cold mornings, when making a left turn and accelerating, I hear a grinding or shaving noise coming from the left wheel area. It sounds like the tire may be touching something, but I checked and found nothing loose or out of place. Also, it happens even with just a slight left turn, so the wheel does not have to be turned all the way left to hear the problem. Also seems to only happen under power.
 
I’ve had CV-joints go on some other cars in the past, and this is not the same noise (cluck-cluck). I also searched this forum and could not find any problem that resembles this exactly. My Ford dealer is one of those where you have to do the troubleshooting yourself. They could not find anything wrong when I had the car with them the last time. Also took it to some trustworthy transmission guys for a service. They found the transmission to be in good order with little wear.
 
Any advice on where to start looking?
 
Thanks you
Christian

#1660 of 2608 Re: popping when turning on 99 Windstar [mossfive] by vanof

Apr 14, 2005 (1:25 pm)

Replying to: mossfive (Apr 10, 2005 8:03 pm)
I had the same with my 01 sport windstar
 
Have Tie-rod checked and link kit .

#1661 of 2608 Re: Left turn wheel noise when accelerating [chrb] by crankky

Apr 14, 2005 (1:56 pm)

Replying to: chrb (Apr 14, 2005 11:33 am)
We had a similar problem with our 2001 that ended up being caused by low power steering fluid levels. When we would turn left, the fluid in the system would slosh to the right and apparently cause the steering system to be "unlubricated" briefly. The way it is designed, it wouldn't happen if we turned right. We topped off (dealer actually) the fluid level and it hasn't happend since. They could not find out, nor explain, why the fluid level was low.

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