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#164 of 173 multiple power accesories not working by eleazarm Sep 19, 2009 (7:20 am)
2003 windstar, headlights, radio, power windows, wipers, brake lights, turn signals, and climate control stop working while driving. vehicle still runs. is it a problem with relays? or with computer? Replies to this message: justinswyfe (Oct 05, 2009 7:02 pm) blue760 (Oct 12, 2009 3:11 pm)
#165 of 173 update to post #163 by blue760 Sep 23, 2009 (5:42 pm)
well, the fix lasted a little over a week, for the instrument dance, van performed well otherwise, another trip planned mid-oct, so time to continue the "o what can it be" routine, I will update, thanks to all, be safe,
#166 of 173 Re: multiple windstar issues [crissyh] by citizensam Sep 28, 2009 (7:10 am)
Replying to: crissyh (May 07, 2008 1:11 pm) The cold air instead of heat up front maybe a bad heater door activator. It's a white rectangular box under the middle of the dash with wires connected to it. It activates the door that allows heat into the passenger compartment from the heater core. sorry, I can't remember the official name of the part.
#167 of 173 help for #165 by bobsteer Sep 28, 2009 (7:00 pm)
#165-- I just got in from fixing my dash Flixxering around. It was pretty easy on mine. Under the steering colum you need remove the plastic cover, then the metal plate behind that (total of six screws) The second wire connection from the right controls the instrument panel. 1st make sure it is plugged in all the way, mine was not and it looks like Ford taped this part together. 2nd make sure the connectors are clean. This has solved my problem. What makes me mad is I know Ford did the taping, my van has never been in an accident so I know nothing has ever been done under there before.
#168 of 173 Warning lights issue by davidc1223 Sep 29, 2009 (5:49 pm)
While driving don the road, I get an alarm and the following warning lights come on: Brake, Traction Control Off and ABS. I pull over and shut down and restart and the warning lights go away. I get this at least once a day. Van just rolled over to 70,000 miles. Any ideas or suggestions would most welcome!!! Replies to this message: jkfield (Sep 30, 2009 1:14 am) jkfield (Oct 01, 2009 3:34 am)
#169 of 173 Re: Warning lights issue [davidc1223] by jkfield Sep 30, 2009 (1:14 am)
Replying to: davidc1223 (Sep 29, 2009 5:49 pm) Same exact symptoms on my 2003 windstar van at 62000. After 4 mechanics who could not find the cause, I am picking up from a shop today after they have replaced coil and wires. They said one cylinder was misfiring and they coil being bad could shut down the van. He is also sending us home with a "flight recorder" to record if it happens again. This problem does NOT produce any codes so it is a shot in the dark. UGH! I have been so frustrated with this for 2 months now. I will keep you posted on results.
#170 of 173 Re: Warning lights issue [davidc1223] by jkfield Oct 01, 2009 (3:34 am)
Replying to: davidc1223 (Sep 29, 2009 5:49 pm) I FINALLY got mine fixed yesterday with same problems. It was a cracked coil. Replaced coil pack, spark plug wires, and spark plugs, left on a 400 mi trip directly from the shop and it now runs like new. The coil can cause all sorts of "WEIRD" problems. There were never any codes, etc, just shut off. Mechanic found 1 cylinder misfiring and the found the cracked coil. After 2 months and 4 mechanics perplexed, FINALLY blessed to find the right one and had it fixed in 2 hours, whew!!!!
#171 of 173 Re: multiple power accesories not working [eleazarm] by justinswyfe Oct 05, 2009 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: eleazarm (Sep 19, 2009 7:20 am) we had a similar problem with our 2002 windstar last winter....for us it was all the lights in the rear of car(brake lights and such) and all the lights on inside(dome lights) and the power windows and hmm what else...directionals, rear a/c, maybe other stuff too. my hubby and i tore the whole van apart on the inside...inside panels, carpet...he checked all sorts of stuff...the wires, fuses, and come to find out there was a computer in the rear of the car...where they keep the tire iron and jack....that was no good! all those things i mentioned that were wrong were controlled by that one computer! we got a replacement at a junk yard for 80.00 and worked like a champ! now i am having a problem with my hot air not blowing out....blower works..a/c works but no heat.??? Replies to this message: blue760 (Oct 12, 2009 3:11 pm)
#172 of 173 Re: multiple power accesories not working [justinswyfe] by blue760 Oct 12, 2009 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: justinswyfe (Oct 05, 2009 7:02 pm) #171 thanks for the info! 1, check actuator switch-inside dash behind radio, cd player- closes door to change from ac to heat, 2, check water flow through heater core inside vehicle, usually near passenger side front door under dash, 3, may need to flush cooling system for partially clogged radiator and/or heater core, good luck!
#173 of 173 No Parking Lights by zegment Nov 06, 2009 (4:15 pm)
All four parking lights will not go on. I know the switch, bulbs, fuses & relays are good. Any ideas??? How do I fix this? Thanks

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