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Ford Windstar Electrical Problems
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#144 of 334 1995 Windstar - Shorted Out Wiring Harness by wlee1
Jun 30, 2009 (10:59 am)
Brought this damn thing new... a few years after I had it my passenger electric window quit working, drive side was ok...
Read a few articles as this problem grew...there's a wiring harness (wiring bundle) that was supported by some brackets. Apparently, where the wiring was resting, the bracket was sharp enough to cut through the insulation and shorted it couple of wires that powers the electric window.
Ford knew about it, technical bulletin was issued, but no recall. Can't seem to track this problem down.
Does anyone know, where the short or it's location of this problem?
If this post is similar to another post that I'd missed, please re-direct me...
thanks in advance...any help is appreicated
#145 of 334 95 Ford Windstar by bubbatbk
Jul 01, 2009 (3:33 pm)
Brought this damn thing new... a few years after I had it my passenger electric window quit working, drive side was ok...Read a few articles as this problem grew...there's a wiring harness (wiring bundle) that was supported by some brackets. Apparently, where the wiring was resting, the bracket was sharp enough to cut through the insulation and shorted it couple of wires that powers the electric window.
Ford knew about it, technical bulletin was issued, but no recall. Can't seem to track this problem down.
Does anyone know, where the short or it's location of this problem?
If this post is similar to another post that I'd missed, please re-direct me...
#146 of 334 2000 Windstar SEL "Instrument Panel" goes WILD by 800613
Jul 06, 2009 (9:34 pm)
I own a 2000 Windstar and recently the instrument panel goes "Hay-Wire" with all the needles of the speedometer/tachometer/fuel/temperature going wild pointing up/down... around back and front... I noticed this usually happens more frequently now after not using the van for a few days.I have yet to consult with Ford technicians but realized you guys might be able to help me with this problem. Has anyone experienced the same problem and do you have a CURE or solution??? Thank you
- bobsteer (Jul 19, 2009 3:39 pm)
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#147 of 334 Re: 2003 Windstar "liftgate ajar" issues [momzvan] by 800613
Jul 06, 2009 (9:40 pm)
Replying to: momzvan (Jan 19, 2009 11:01 am)
I have the same problem with my 2000 Windstar... Did you get the problem fixed??? How??? Please let me know... Thanks 
#149 of 334 Ford Windstar cruise control by a1mike1a
Jul 07, 2009 (4:48 pm)
After checking everything around the cruise control I gave up.My wife told me that the brake light on the dash stayed on, and sometimes the rear brake lights would not go off. I remembered reading in this forum about the brake pressure switch leaking and causing short circuits and sometimes fires. I removed the air filter hose and checked the pressure switch under the front of the master cylinder. Sure enough it was wet with brake fluid. A new switch from Ford cost about $14.00. (they have plenty of them)
I disconnected the neg bat wire and cleaned off the wiring with a contact spray for electricals. The new switch screws right in without loosing any brake fluid.
Now the cruise works and the brake lights function as they should.
#150 of 334 Re: 2000 Windstar SEL "Instrument Panel" goes WILD [800613] by bobsteer
Jul 19, 2009 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: 800613 (Jul 06, 2009 9:34 pm)
Mine was doing the samething. I was told that behind the instrument panel there is a wire harness. Hit the dash above the cluster panel (may need to try different spots) and if you here the chime and the cluster works properly you probably need to clean the wire harness. All you have to do is take off the cluster panel and the harness is right behind it. Clean the contact points on the harness and that should solve the problem. I would suggest using something that has a grease based product in it (vasoline) to put on the conectors so they do not get corroded again. Hope this helps, I have seen numerous post about this with no clear cut answer, this has solved my problem.
#151 of 334 Re: electrical t.v./entertainment system [cardav] by jalredge
Aug 03, 2009 (8:54 am)
Replying to: cardav (Jun 05, 2009 6:28 am)
I'm experiencing the same entertainment electrical system failure. I rely on being able to plug things in my car so its a pain. I also master cylinder problems and fixed it at dealership.
I also experinced probs with doors not closing/not latching.
Last summer my car door on the driverside passenger seat would not close at all, I heard a loud snap and though the kids broke something but, it was the wiring harness I had to drive to local Home Depot with my kids in the third row while the window was open. I closed it by using a tree limb cutter on it. But, now there is no more power door.
Latest issue is the lose of use of the entertainment area and front seat electrical outlets. I scheduled an appt to have it checked out for $99.
But now after reading all these problems, I'll wait to get another!
Thanks
J. A., Maryland- owner 3 years, of a broke down expensive 2004 Ford Windstar
- cardav (Aug 03, 2009 1:18 pm)
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#152 of 334 Re: electrical t.v./entertainment system [cardav] by jalredge
Aug 03, 2009 (8:58 am)
Replying to: cardav (Jun 05, 2009 6:28 am)
I'm experiencing the same entertainment electrical system failure. I rely on being able to plug things in my car so its a pain. I also master cylinder problems and fixed it at dealership.
I also experinced probs with doors not closing/not latching.
Last summer my car door on the driverside passenger seat would not close at all, I heard a loud snap and though the kids broke something but, it was the wiring harness I had to drive to local Home Depot with my kids in the third row while the window was open. I closed it by using a tree limb cutter on it. But, now there is no more power door.
Latest issue is the lose of use of the entertainment area and front seat electrical outlets. I scheduled an appt to have it checked out for $99.
Thanks
J. A., Maryland- owner 3 years, of a broke down expensive 2004 Ford Windstar
#153 of 334 Re: electrical t.v./entertainment system [jalredge] by cardav
Aug 03, 2009 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: jalredge (Aug 03, 2009 8:54 am)
let me know what they find. They told me i would need to send my tv out to new york to have it diagnosed. Our # 6 fuse is blowing on the fuse box every once and a while. We really like the van though. They stopped making it i think because they couldnt iron out the probs. I have always had good luck w/ Fords.
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