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#108 of 334 2002 Ford Windstar Limited problem! by BEAR8216

Nov 30, 2008 (11:21 am)

I have a 2002 Limited. We only drive the car on weekends now. Has 38k miles on it. We were out last weekend driving home from the store. We were at a stop light, the A/C shut off. We proceeded after the light turned green, then the a/c came back on. A mile down the road, it quit again, this time the information center went out, the car stating running rough, the windows would not go down and who knows what else. We were able to get home and the doors and locks would not open with the buttons. I charged the battery overnight, the next day, all was working normal. Yesterday, a week later, we drove on the freeway to a store and on the way home, the windows stopped working. My wife had rolled hers down, but would not go back up. I put the charger on the battery when we got home. 1 hour later, she went and tried the window, it rolledup just fine. What is going on? Help.

#109 of 334 Re: 2002 Ford Windstar Limited problem! [BEAR8216] by BEAR8216

Dec 14, 2008 (4:55 pm)

Replying to: BEAR8216 (Nov 30, 2008 11:21 am)
It was the Alternator that went bad.

#110 of 334 2001 Windstar rear window wiper and washer by dalehan

Dec 21, 2008 (6:35 pm)

I am having a problem with the rear window washer and wiper. The #7 fuse in the relay box under the hood keeps blowing immediately after installing a new one. I took it to a mechanic and he tried disconnecting the wiper and later the washer pump, but the fuse keeps blowing. He said it would take a while to trace all the wiring to find the short.
Has anyone else had the same or a similar problem related to the wiring in the 2001 Windstar or close model years? I would like to know if there is a good place to start the search.
 
Thanks, Dale

#111 of 334 2003 Windstar "liftgate ajar" issues by momzvan

Jan 19, 2009 (11:01 am)

I have a 2003 Windstar with 48K miles.....no matter how hard I slam the liftgate - the "ajar" light stays on. Yes - I have tried WD40 with no luck.......My battery has also died three times in the last 2 weeks. I have a 16 month old and a disabled husband....I really could use some help to try and fix it myself. I did purchase an extended warranty with the van but the dealer said they would charge me $80 - $90 just to diagnose the problem.

#112 of 334 2000 Ford Windstar radio-very strange by drew77

Jan 21, 2009 (7:15 pm)

I just recently had my power steering fixed, when i got it back the radio wasn't working, before it was working fine. Now there is no sound, and the digital display is blank, nothing. Then later I removed the radio console to replace the heating actuator and when I put the radio back in place the rear control for the radio began working. Now it is just the front radio control console that isn't working. All the fuses have been checked and are fine. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks

#113 of 334 2000 WINDSTAR by jcraig61

Jan 23, 2009 (6:24 am)

I am having a starting problem with my 2000 windstar, when i turn the key dash lights up heater comes on but nothing from the starter, i am also having major charging issues, i have replaced the altenator, battery and still never know when it will be chatrged when i try and start it, sometimes it will be almost stone dead 5 minutes after turning it off.
Please help ready to BURN this piece of junk

#114 of 334 Re: 2000 Ford Windstar radio-very strange [drew77] by dalehan

Jan 23, 2009 (8:13 am)

Replying to: drew77 (Jan 21, 2009 7:15 pm)
Hello,I have a 2001 Windstar and recently had problems with the electrical system too. However my problems were different from yours. Mine started with a rear wiper and washer pump that wouldn't work due to a blown fuse in the fuse block under the hood. Then a few days later, the fuse for the rear quarter windows kept blowing if you tried to open them, and my keyless entry pad would not work either. That fuse was connected to my radio so I couldn't live without that. I needed to find out what was causing the problems. My mechanic finally traced the problem to some melted wiring in the harness in the drivers side door. He traced the wire going to the rear windows from the fuse block under the hood and also from the fuse block under the dash on the drivers side. That one is the one for the rear windows and radio in my van. He literally had to tear apart the interior of my van to trace the wiring at a cost of $865.00, and that was with a 10percent discount because I bought the car from this particular lot. They first have to diagnose the problem before they can fix it. He charged $75 per hour do to that. They had the van for the better party of 5 days and he didn't even charge me the full amount of hours he could have. I guess he felt sorry for me. I had bought the car there only a year before. If you have the money to spend, I would have a mechanic begin to look at all the wiring and trace it along the way and see if he can find where the wires are shorting out. Maybe he will get lucky and be able to find it right away so it won't cost you so much money. If you have a mechanic that you use regularly, he may cut you a little slack on the labor. We had to find a new wiring harness for my van at a cost of $118.00 and it was the last new one in the country as far as the internet seach was concerned. But you may find one in a junk yard as I guess Ford doesn't make parts for these cars any longer. Good luck and I hope this has helped you a little. Dale

#115 of 334 More Windstar Electircal by jkg3

Jan 31, 2009 (9:28 pm)

I guess I'm not alone after reading these posts. My '99 Windstar will do things like flash all the interior lights a few times as you drive along with all doors closed, the rear AC system will start blowing intermittently without switching it on, and now the lights (headlights and panel) will dim for a few seconds and then brighten again. It's intermittent but will do it the whole time you're driving. Interestingly, now the van won't start when you shut it off after it's warm. It will crank, and almost start, as if out of gas, but no go. At best it will catch, run rough for a few seconds (low RPM's), then die. Wait an hour, and it will start. I was thinking two different problems, but now I'm wondering...any ideas?

#116 of 334 Re: More Windstar Electircal [jkg3] by tkelly1740

Feb 01, 2009 (7:39 am)

Replying to: jkg3 (Jan 31, 2009 9:28 pm)
I have a 99 also- a few ideas for you. A couple months ago mine was trying to start and barely running before dying much like you described and it was the fuel pump fuse # 5 in the engine compartment. Just a shot in the dark- but check that. As for the blinking lights, try taking off the plastic cover on the passenger side front pillar and examine the wires very closely- these cars are known for shorting right there because the wires rub- you should just need to cover with tape.

#117 of 334 Re: More Windstar Electircal [tkelly1740] by jkg3

Feb 01, 2009 (8:51 pm)

Replying to: tkelly1740 (Feb 01, 2009 7:39 am)
Thanks for the tip, I have to find that fuse. The plot of my mystery thickens...
 
When I turn the key to the "On" position, prior to starting, I can sometimes hear the fuel pump hum for 2-3 seconds, building pressure, then shut off. When I hear this, the van starts every time. When I turn the key "On" and don't hear the pump - you guessed it - the engine cranks but won't fire.
 
Does this help anybody with a diagnosis? Thanks again.

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