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| 1998 Windstar GL with 92K miles. The last few months we have noticed funny noises when we switch on the a/c. Now the rear a/c vents (in the roof) don't work and warm air comes out the heater vents (in the floor). I've been told that there is a vacuum activated "door" that opens and closes to direct the air to the appropriate vents. Is this something I can replace? Can a shop other than the dealer do it? I called the dealer and they said that it may be more complicated than just replacing a simple part. Anyone else have this problem?"> | |
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Replying to: mehmetarik (May 29, 2005 8:16 am) I have had the same Problem and solved it by replacing the front engine support. 
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Replying to: sick (Apr 30, 2005 4:50 am) |
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| Hello--recently the driver's side manual sliding door on my '99 Windstar stopped opening. It opens about an inch then feels as if it's still latched and won't move further. I took it to the local Ford dealer for an estimate and they just looked puzzled, said they've never seen anything like it. They said it would take at least a couple of hours just to troubleshoot. I'm selling the car now and need to get that door in working order, so I took it to a body shop. The fellow there brought out a really long screwdriver, opened the door as far as it would go, then inserted the screwdriver in the lower, posterior gap. He managed to pop it open. The problem seems to be with the hook type catch mounted in the door frame, which latches to the opposing "U" on the door itself. (Sorry, I don't know the correct terminology.) For some reason, the catch is not releasing the "U", but I don't know if it's a mechanical or electrical problem. I did notice that when I started the car to drive away, there was a faint "ding dong" or chiming sound. Any suggestions? Since I'm selling the car, I don't want to invest more than I already have in this "Junkstar". | |
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Replying to: gdab (May 31, 2005 3:50 pm)
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Replying to: seloo (May 20, 2005 2:18 pm) * when engine start until oil lanp get off ( 3 seconds) * when tranny in neutral and press gas pedal after 1800 rpm * when driven over 2,500 rpm * when going downhill and gas pedal completly at idle.... on all condition oil lamp remain off and engine temp stay 1/4---1/2 more than 3000 miles with exactly same condition engine shows strong power and not any funny sign ( like when crankshaft is worn out) can be the lifters??????
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Replying to: cptplt (May 20, 2005 6:27 am) 
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Replying to: venturanomad (Jun 02, 2005 7:59 pm) |
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Last fall replaced the original Ford radio with a new am/fm/cd radio. Worked fine. All of the sudden it, while driving, it began to shutoff. After trying to fins the problem, it appeared to be related to heat in the van and/or heat in the dash when running the heat/ac. Thought it was the new radio and took it back for repair and re-instlled the old radio Guess what - problem continued. Everything that was new, was taken out and the old replaced it. Went abck tot he new and problem still continues. It is not that it loses power completely. When it comes back on, the station presets are there and you are on the station you were on. Baffling. Any thoughts? |
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