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#229 of 334 Re: 188 electrical malfunctions on 2002 ford windstar [rbivins] by oyokidude1

Jul 01, 2011 (7:01 am)

Replying to: rbivins (Jun 30, 2011 4:54 pm)
Speed Control deactivation switch is interlinked with a leaking master brake cylinder reservoir. (The brake fluid leaks on the old switch, shorts out than catches on fire).
Only the rear axle had a repair, and the front subframe I believe. (which I think you are referring to as a front axle). The only areas that are recalling the Windstars for the rust issues are the northern states, as down here my van is unaffected.
 
ABS light and Brake Light are likely the faulty ABS module which us fellow Ford Windstar Owners are trying to have recalled. (Report your ABS troubles to nhtsa 1- (888) 327-4236
My ABS module is faulty and I have to deal with it or come with I dont know how much money.
 
A motor mount is considered something that does degrade over time and is rarely covered by any type of warranty.
 
Visit www.fordwindstarrecall.info for more information. (I am not affiliated with the site I just found it useful)

#230 of 334 Windstar Power Windows by cantdodriveups

Jul 14, 2011 (6:10 pm)

I have a 2002 Ford Windstar, the driver-side power window stops working. If I loosen up the screws holding the window motor/regulator, so that I can move it slightly, it will work. But the next day it will probably stop working again. I have measured the volts at the motor connector while pressing the down switch, it shows about 11.5 volts for a second or two, but the motor does not turn. I have tried 2 different remanufactured motor/regulators from NAPA Auto Parts. Same thing happens with them. Could there be something wrong with the mechanics of the window assembly?

#231 of 334 Electircal problems? by dthib

Jul 18, 2011 (11:35 am)

We have a 2001 Ford Windstar SEL...we have several issues that we would like feed back on:
 
1.) brake light and ABS light come on periodically.
2.) Driver and passenger windows work periodically.
3.) Rear windows do not work at all.
4.) Radio works intermittently, and now down to only 1 speaker working on drivers side.
5.) A/C powers down when going up hill or increasing speed.
6.) Power locks on both back doors no longer work. We have to manually unlock and lock.
7.) All of the buttons on the radio dash..only the right side of each double button works...the left side of a button will not work...weird!
 
Are any of these issues things that we can fix ourselves? We are not looking to put a large amount of money into labor.
 
Thank you for any input that you all have.

#232 of 334 Ford Windstar electrical issues by rzellers

Jul 24, 2011 (9:49 am)

1999 Ford Windstar drove home and parked vehicle went into house came out and my wife could not start the van. Checked the battery connections there was corrosion we cleaned the battery cables and posts with bake in soda and water and used vaseline to lube the posts.
No luck lights were on inside but the odometer and driver side window stopped working. PLEASE HELP with any advice you can give. Starter was replaced in 2009 battery was replaced in 2007.

#233 of 334 Re: Ford Windstar electrical issues [rzellers] by dslayer83

Jul 26, 2011 (11:35 am)

Replying to: rzellers (Jul 24, 2011 9:49 am)
sounds like your PATS maybe messed up, look and see when you turn the key if the anti theft light is blinking rapidly in the on position. Should blink once and if there is a problem count any extra blinks after

#234 of 334 Re: Electircal problems? [dthib] by ghetia

Aug 03, 2011 (10:06 am)

Replying to: dthib (Jul 18, 2011 11:35 am)
If I did not know better, I would have thought you posted for me.
I have exactly all the problems you described. What a piece of junk 2001 Ford Windstar is?
 
I have spent soooo much money on this van, and it is still coming up with newer problems. I have fixed the windows, door locks, windsheld wiper motor, on and on.
 
Now the latest issue at 95,000 miles is the transmission is shifting badly. First it strted off having issues between 3rd and overdrive. Now it is slipping and having issues in most all gears. Where will this stop?
 
Anyone having transmission slipping problems and if so, what did you end up doing to fix it?
 
Ghetia

#235 of 334 Re: Electircal problems? [ghetia] by oyokidude1

Aug 03, 2011 (10:43 am)

Replying to: ghetia (Aug 03, 2011 10:06 am)
The transmission on these cars are notorious for failure. I don't know why you are so surprised. I have read about some failing at 30,000 miles when they were relatively new. And the majority of the time the electrical problems are the Alternators or batteries. Seldom it may also be attributed to a bad battery wiring harness (which I happened to replace)
 
With this car you are going to get constant problems with the Upper Intake Manifold seals isolator bolts etc. (Clean the EGR ports while your at it)
 
You will get problems with the door lock actuator and rear windows..
 
And don't forget the abs module.
 
Just something you learn to live with and perform your own repairs.
 
My 2001 Windstar has 217,000 miles. I don't complain because i get all my money out of a van.
 
When people start screwing around with ECM/PCM's is when they create problems for themselves.
The antitheft light will blink and the car won't start if the Alternator is bad!
 
1999-2000 vans without the the jewel keys may have problems with PATS but its rare.
 
Check out www.fordwindstarrecall.info
 
Other problems.
http://fordwindstarrecall.info/morecodes.htm

#236 of 334 Re: hazzards, left turn signal stays on [eddiefalero] by eddiefalero1

Aug 09, 2011 (6:56 am)

Replying to: eddiefalero (Dec 30, 2010 7:47 pm)
it has been excatly 8 months again. the problems started last week. 1st left brake light...replaced. 3 days later, right brake light. Accidently left the headlights on while testing. Van would not start 3 hours later. Assuming not enough cranking amps but still have 12.1 volts on battery. Gave it an all night slow charge on 12volt 2amps. the next morning the van turns on fine, drives fine, no warning lights on. Later on that they after driving all day with no problems,It starts to rain heavy and accidently drive to a small puddle. an hour later, all goes haywire. electroni odometer reads ---------. ABS light on, Brake light on, AC doesn't work. what is going on... going to start checking wiring harnesess. the van still drives ok.

#237 of 334 Re: hazzards, left turn signal stays on [eddiefalero1] by oyokidude1

Aug 09, 2011 (7:25 am)

Replying to: eddiefalero1 (Aug 09, 2011 6:56 am)
First off the battery has to be the right size and right CCA. Second off what it sounds like is you have a bad alternator or/and a bad battery. The bad alternator may be screwing around with your bulbs. When the alternator goes bad on this windstars the electricals will get funky. All the gauges will go around lights will blink, the ac won't work, the headlights might not work, among other other things. (It will buck and feel as if it is going to stall)
 
We replaced the alternator on our current van about 2 years ago and it more recently went bad again. (The one we purchased before was from Ford)
 
Best bet is to get a new alternator (probably rebuilt from autozone etc.) And a new battery. Junkyard alternators are probably failing too.

#238 of 334 Re: hazzards, left turn signal stays on [oyokidude1] by eddiefalero1

Aug 09, 2011 (11:15 am)

Replying to: oyokidude1 (Aug 09, 2011 7:25 am)
i have checked the alternator and battery. i have a battery acid tester and checked each cell. they all seem to be fine, just a little (about 1/4 cup) low in 2 cells. added a little distilled water. recharged the battery yesturday. the van idles fine and starts up quickly but have not driven it. it seem to be the REM. going to look for prices around since almost everyone in these forums seems to point at the REM. already replaced alternator 3 times and battery twice in the 3 years i have owned this van.

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