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#23 of 334 95 Windstar Electrical by hrozario

Aug 27, 2007 (1:27 pm)

Hello Folks,
I started my Ford 1995 windstar and there was a wiff of smoke coming from behind the steering wheel maybe from the starter switch assembly. I turned it off and waited for the smoke to dissipate (5 minutes). Then I started the vehicle and made it home (45 minute drive) Later the van turns over well with a healthy battery but the engine does not fire. Just like a no gas situation. The starter tries but the engine just does not run. What should I investigate?
 
Please also note that I had recently changed my starter solenoid after what seemed like a dead battery situation only that all the lights worked well and strong. The vehicle worked well for a week after the solenoid change before the smoking issue above.

#24 of 334 stalling when idling in gear by fatotto

Sep 09, 2007 (5:58 pm)

my 97 3.8 windstar started this bad idle low rpm when stopped in gear, like at stop sign or light and kept stalling.it got worse as it warmed up. i took it to my mechanic he said its to expensive to start changing parts, found no codes,he said take it home and try changing wires, clean fuel injectors,look for vac leaks,intake leaks. so i started looking, found this valve on front of manifold there are two of them, one had a blown diaphragm. they are on a intake manifold called split port induction.i think it only came on engine years 96,97,98. so i did a mickey mouse repair job and it worked very good. i found this part on ebay . intake control valve not idle control valve thats another part on the thottle body. its a dealer part at around $270.00.i have not ordered the part ($70). soon i hope.

#25 of 334 Ford Windstar ASB light -ON, Parking light - ON, OD off - flashing, & more by van7188

Oct 28, 2007 (4:24 pm)

My 2000 windstar just passed 80,000 miles and at the same time all this happened:
ABS light - ON
Parking Light - ON
OD off light - flashing
Spedometer - not working
Odometer - not working displays ------
The 10amp fuse that controls all of this keeps blowing. I had a service tech unplug part of my wire harness under the air filter box from a square aluminum box. This fixed the problem for about 5 miles! So i left the wire unplugged from the box and took the van to another service tech that blamed a leak from the master cylinder. he fixed the leak left the wire unplugged and the fuse quit blowing and all gages started working again. the problem that remains is now because the wire is still unplugged i have no horn or cruise control and when I plug the wire back in to the box i blow the fuse again.
Does anybody have any ideas?
Let me know. Thanks.

#26 of 334 Re: Ford Windstar ASB light -ON, Parking light - ON, OD off - flashing, & more [van7188] by seloo

Oct 29, 2007 (3:26 am)

Replying to: van7188 (Oct 28, 2007 4:24 pm)
The leaking brake fluid make have damaged the wiring, repair or replace this wiring.
 
Good Luck.

#27 of 334 Re: Ford Windstar ASB light -ON, Parking light - ON, OD off - flashing, & more [van7188] by christineb66

Oct 29, 2007 (7:05 am)

Replying to: van7188 (Oct 28, 2007 4:24 pm)
Absolutely - I had the same problem. There's likely a fuse that's blown in the fusebox in the engine (pop the hood and it should be on your right side, assuming the engine set up is the same as my 2002). Can't remember the location of the fuse off the top of my head, but it was one of the blue fuses in my box. Pull the cover off the fuse box and look down at them. You should be able to see if the elements are either blown, or look corroded. Just pop it out, take it to the autoparts store for a replacement. Once you replace that fuse, you shouldn't have any more problems.

#28 of 334 Ford Windstar 2003 shutting off while driving.... by rs4cd

Nov 03, 2007 (8:11 am)

....this is becoming quite dangerous. On many occasions this past 6 months the vehicle is stalling while driving. There are occasional shutters that the van makes. My first reaction was Water in the Fuel line or Spark Plug. My mechanic(s) have run Diagnostic Tests (5 in all) and are unable to locate the problem. I have spent over $700 in diagnostic tests (Ugh). Also while driving at night, the headlight will dim and then brighten back up. This does not happen at the same time as the shuttering (or at least I don't think so). When the van stalls out, it will do so unannounced at any given speed in any given traffic condition. I usually pull off to the side of the road, turn everything off and have no problem starting the vehicle back up. My mechanic suggests that we start with changing out the basics and working our way up. This could get quite expensive for something that sounds easy to find. Suggestions??

#29 of 334 Re: Ford Windstar 2003 shutting off while driving.... [rs4cd] by jeffyscott

Nov 03, 2007 (8:58 am)

Replying to: rs4cd (Nov 03, 2007 8:11 am)
Yikes, $700 in diagnostic tests and all you get out of it is: start with changing out the basics and working our way up (whatever that means).
 
Has it been to a Ford dealer for a diagnosis?

#30 of 334 Re: stalling when idling in gear [fatotto] by smercer

Nov 15, 2007 (10:39 am)

Replying to: fatotto (Sep 09, 2007 5:58 pm)
My 2000 was doing that too but I got an idle control valve and it fixed that problem. Right now though it has other issues. The backup lights will not come on. The fuse is not blown. The van also is starting to buck, and the interior lights are flashing on and off. Anybody help me figure out this problem.

#31 of 334 lights by sal26

Nov 10, 2007 (9:55 am)

#32 of 334 lights by sal26

Nov 07, 2007 (5:53 am)

New member hi! Big DIY guy wondering how to fix my pass side rear view turn signal light and how to find the keypad code without going to the $100.00 hr dealer. Lastly how easy is it to find performance parts for subtle modifications ie. brakes, cold air intake, suspention Any suggestions?

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