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Re: multiple windstar issues [crissyh]
by citizensam
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Sep 28, 2009 (7:10 am)
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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.
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- #167 of 174
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help for #165
by bobsteer
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Sep 28, 2009 (7:00 pm)
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#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.
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- #168 of 174
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Warning lights issue
by davidc1223
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Sep 29, 2009 (5:49 pm)
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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!!!
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- #169 of 174
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Re: Warning lights issue [davidc1223]
by jkfield
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Sep 30, 2009 (1:14 am)
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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.
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- #170 of 174
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Re: Warning lights issue [davidc1223]
by jkfield
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Oct 01, 2009 (3:34 am)
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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!!!!
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- #171 of 174
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Re: multiple power accesories not working [eleazarm]
by justinswyfe
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Oct 05, 2009 (7:02 pm)
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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.???
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- #172 of 174
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Re: multiple power accesories not working [justinswyfe]
by blue760
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Oct 12, 2009 (3:11 pm)
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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!
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- #173 of 174
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No Parking Lights
by zegment
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Nov 06, 2009 (4:15 pm)
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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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- #174 of 174
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Re: multiple power accesories not working [justinswyfe]
by fix_windstar
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Dec 04, 2009 (6:42 pm)
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Replying to: justinswyfe (Oct 05, 2009 7:02 pm)
I also have a Winstar 02 (LX) with 66,000 mi. The van became very erratic since it became 60,000 miles old. I cannot open the driver side power window. The passenger-side window can be opened from the driver side switch but cannot be closed from the same switch. However, the passenger window can be opened and closed from the passenger side. The rear vent window appeared to have stopped working. They were on and off for some time. Fortunately, they stopped at the closed position. Your post shed some lights. But I also hear that these problems could be due to a problem of the Front Electronic Module. I couldn’t find any one supplying this part and some one said only Ford carries this and it is very expensive. Probably, I need to talk to car wreck guys.
We also had the same problem – no hot air. I just solved this. Mine was the “Front Air Door Actuator”. I paid $50 to get the part from Pepboys. Same price as those on the Internet. I opened the old actuator and found that the gear wheels were made from plastic, and one of the gear wheel’s teeth had been damaged. Suggestioon for Ford is to get some good material for that tiny wheel. Even some good plastic can increase the life time of this car. That is why the AC door was always at the Cold Fresh air position. Changing this self needs to remove the radio and the panel. If you change it by yourself, make sure you plug power supply to the new actuator and slide the temperature control slightly away from the Coldst position, so that the actuator can be placed in the fixture in the car. Good luck.
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