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#1879 of 2608 Re: 1999 winstar cruise control stopped working [saveabuck] by cdg110

Jul 01, 2005 (12:22 am)

Replying to: saveabuck (Jun 25, 2005 9:16 am)
I think saveabuck sidestepped an engine fire. This is the same switch that is being blamed for engine/auto/house fires. A bit of leaking brake fluid, and the unswitched 12 volt line with a 25 Amp fuse (at least in my 1996 Windstar), ignites the brake fluid. Ford has some options on how this could be fixed besides replacing the switch. I think a small cable with an inline fuse might be possible, could even be installed by the customer. Remove connector from switch, place new cable on switch, attach original cable to now fused line to switch. Could be a couple minute job. If the switch is leaking, that would have to be replaced also. Thanks saveabuck !

#1880 of 2608 Door Ajar Sensor on Sliding Door? by frostie

Jul 01, 2005 (6:05 am)

Does anyone know where the door ajar sensor is for the driver side sliding door on a 99? Courtesy lights and door ajar icon are not lighting up when I open this door. The passenger side has a traditional plunger switch, but I cannot find where the switch is on the driver side.
 
Also, how do you change the bulbs in the courtesy lights mounted in the front doors? It looks to me like you have to remove the door panels, which seems kind of complicated. Thanks.

#1881 of 2608 Re: My 98 Ford W/S van dies [snoopysnoop] by michkayaker

Jul 02, 2005 (9:41 am)

Replying to: snoopysnoop (May 18, 2005 7:06 am)
I had that problem last winter on my 1998 Windstar with 149,000 miles on it. It would run fine but if I stopped and turned it off it would not start again. I would wait 10 minutes to 30 minutes and then it would start again. I finally ended up taking it to the dealer and they replaced a switch on the transmission. I will see if I still have the receipt and what the name of the part they replaced was. I have had a love-hate relationship with the WS since the day I picked it up from the dealer 7 years ago. The sad thing is the service people know me by name due to my what seems like quarterly visits. I like driving it, carries all of the hockey goalie and player gear I could wish, pity that it has been less than trouble-free.

#1882 of 2608 Pinging is Back by jackkpts

Jul 02, 2005 (6:11 pm)

I have 1999 Windstar with 101K. The CEL has been on for the past few months so I went to Advanced Auto and had it read. The error code was P0401 (EGR problem). Based on other posts about this most likely to be caused by a faulty DPFE, I replaced this with a new black plastic one. When I was done I disconnected the battery to clear the CEL. Now the pinging problem I had about 15K miles ago is back. I don;t know if it's related to the new DPFE or if, when I disconnected the battery, the engine computers were reset. (Wish I would have just gone back to AA and had the CEL cleared so I could isolate this problem).
 
Any thoughts about what to try next? I read that the MAF may need to be cleaned. Thanks for your help!.....JGK

#1883 of 2608 Re: Stalling [rugmankc] by kitch4

Jul 02, 2005 (7:07 pm)

Replying to: rugmankc (Jun 09, 2005 4:10 pm)
Sorry to ask this but my 1998 windstar is having the same problem stalling and sputtering at idle. I have a missfire on #6. I have cleaned and checked everything on the engine over the past 6 months and nothing. Look at post #1866 list of what I have done. The tsb for the 98 windstar is this the Isolator bolts, front valve cover, lower intake gaskets, upper intake gaskets. This is what I have learned just on the net but I can not find the site with the tsb without paying. Do you have the exact stuff that needs to be changed. My front valve cover has the hole in it.

#1884 of 2608 Re: MY check engine light stays on [navis] by schlep

Jul 02, 2005 (8:47 pm)

Replying to: navis (Jun 30, 2005 11:56 am)
I had the same problem a few years ago with my '95 Windstar. Replaced both oxygen sensors and have never had the problem since. Still driving it today. Best of luck!

#1885 of 2608 missfire #6 by kitch4

Jul 03, 2005 (1:03 pm)

I ran into something very strange today. I bought oil stabilizer fuel treatment. I put all that in and when I got home I tried something. When the cel started to flash I played around with #5 and #6 fuel injector connectors. I took #6 off no difference then took #5 off engine drop a little. Then I put #6 on #5 no difference. Then I put #6 back on and was playing with it with #5 off. All of a sudden #6 started to fire after about 30 sec. Then I put #5 on the engine would run on all 6 for 15 sec then die off again. #6 misfiring again. Has anyone had this problem if so what was it.

#1886 of 2608 Stalling by rugmankc

Jul 04, 2005 (5:22 pm)

Mine stalled when making slow, low speed turns. It was the Throttle Positioning Sensor? It sits on top of the manifold and is the highest item on top of the engine. Three inches long and tubular. Mine is a silver color. You may have other problems, but this fixed mine. I heard there is a computer reprogram that may also fix this. I had to go to the dealer to get this resolved. Your dealer should be aware of the problem it is fairly common in WS's. Good Luck.

#1887 of 2608 Re: Pinging is Back [jackkpts] by hault

Jul 04, 2005 (6:03 pm)

Replying to: jackkpts (Jul 02, 2005 6:11 pm)
My thought is the same as yours. The original settings may have somehow defaulted back. However I can't believe the updated flash should be wiped out by a battery disconnect. I would check with FORD and see if they will reflash the computer for free. I have a 2000 w/46000 miles and am considering trading for a Freestyle, before it is out of extended warranty.

#1888 of 2608 Re: 99 Ford Windstar Major Problem *HELP** [dubiosauto] by jracy185

Jul 04, 2005 (9:15 pm)

Replying to: dubiosauto (Jun 27, 2005 10:00 am)
This is a common problem with many fords. A common side effect is a fire starting at the switch which has power on even when the ignition is turned off. Bottom line. . . if you have this type of switch don't park your car in the garage or close to the house.

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