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#63 of 185 Re: 98 ford windcrap 3.8 [anothpiece0sh] by hrozario Feb 27, 2008 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: anothpiece0sh (Feb 26, 2008 9:01 am) Try spraying wd40 into the door latches. I have suffered this for years and thought about shooting the dang gadget that goes ding ding ding. I heard about the wd40 trick on this board and gave it a try. I sprayed liberally into the from left and right doors including the sliding. That was probably a month ago and so far there is no more overhead lights coming on and ding ding ding. I hope this helps you.
#64 of 185 Re: Post alternator nightmare [firststrike] by hrozario Feb 27, 2008 (7:28 pm)
Replying to: firststrike (Dec 18, 2007 7:05 pm) Before you try to exorcise your wife, I think you should stay away from Motorcraft parts. I have had bad luck with Motocraft and now use OEM instead where available.This happened for my van and my wife's Escape. Changed my brake pads, battery, alternator, starter and more to OEM parts.
#65 of 185 99 ford winstar by teria1984 Mar 15, 2008 (8:08 pm)
hi i purchased a 99 ford windstar and so far i have put at least 300.00 into repairing it. I had to fix something in the engine that the place i brought it to said it was something electrical at the front of the engine. I went to Pep Boys and they told me not to use my ciggarette lighter. There is one in the dash right below the cd player and there is one right at the foot of the passenger side front seat. Now I plug my Radar Detector into the one thats at the foot and it turns on but when i plug my GPS in instead it doesnt want to work. The one under my cd player just doesnt work at all in general. I have checked fuses and they are all good. But im wondering if there is something that I am missing. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get both ciggarette lighters working please let me know. It would be greatly appreciated.
#66 of 185 2001 Windstar Dash lights go crazy! by eagleinbc Mar 31, 2008 (11:27 pm)
First, I'm glad I read this! I'm going to fix my brake-light situation in the morning now!   Second, my dashlights all flicker on and off, randomly. It doesn't seem to matter if it's raining or sunny, hot or cold out..   Any ideas? It's been driving me nuts for about 3 years now..
#67 of 185 my van went haywire now it wont start by whenry2 Apr 13, 2008 (9:22 am)
my 2003 ford windstar alway had its problems like windows not working door ajar lights, brake lights, tire lights.... then yesterday the radio stopped and the brake lights went on the windows wouldnt work then it wouldnt start when i try to start it the hazards come on the headlights flash all sorts of crazy stuff any advise? Replies to this message: rkretschmer (Apr 15, 2008 12:57 pm) gee7879 (Jun 08, 2008 8:06 am) tkelly1740 (Jul 06, 2008 11:26 am)
#68 of 185 Re: Ford Windstar 2003 shutting off while driving.... [rs4cd] by rolandotr Apr 14, 2008 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: rs4cd (Nov 03, 2007 8:11 am) I have a 2002 windstar and I am having a very similar issue. What was the resolution to your issue? Thanks in advance.
#69 of 185 Re: my van went haywire now it wont start [whenry2] by rkretschmer Apr 15, 2008 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: whenry2 (Apr 13, 2008 9:22 am) I have a 2001 windstar and out of the blue it would start but not go in gear   also when the key was in, no key left in chime, no lights on chime, no brake lights, no hazard lights, no headlights   when running - sometimes no brake lights, no fuel guage when shut off - the headlights would stay on and brake lights - if they worked   dealer was great!! saved a tow by starting, turning key back 1 click, shifting to neutral, restarting in neutral, then drive   then they found short in wiring harness directly under air filter - $100 there was no power to fuse 11, fuse 16 and 5 on same circuit   I had to reply because this forum sure helps when you get stumped   good luck
#70 of 185 2000 windstar battery drain, radio skips around, running lights stay on.. by tim4746 Apr 16, 2008 (6:07 am)
Thank-you in advance. Our 2000 Windstar's battery slowly drains when vehicle off. Something electrical is draing the battery. While driving sometimes the dome lights will automatically come on, the radio skips between stations and between the radio and cd player. This skipping around occurs especially after the turning signal is turned on or the power windows are used or after hitting a bump in the road. The running lights stay on at times when the vehicle is off and we have to restart and turn off the vehicle to get them to turn off. The past several months we've been disconnecting the battery whenever the vehicle is off to avoid having to jump our van each morning. (We have replaced the battery as well) Any help would be appreciated for our frustration. Our mechanic suggested we take it to a dealer. Is that our only option? Thank-you
#71 of 185 Re: #6 fuse keeps blowing [88fan] by pjmack Apr 20, 2008 (11:57 am)
Replying to: 88fan (Aug 16, 2006 3:57 pm) HI... I am having a different problem, but read in the owners manual that fuse #6 is a pull fuse, used to save the energy of the battery if you are going to have the car sit for a long time. But, when you pull that fuse out, you have to reset your radio and entertainment system. Check online w/Ford for the owners manual, and read how to reset the system. GOOD LUCK
#72 of 185 Battery/starting trouble/noises by snooopy1 May 02, 2008 (8:19 am)
i bought a used 2001 windstar sport & within a month the alternator pooched, i replaced it, if your having starting/battery issues it may be a short but in my case i found the culprit after testing the battery-tho old was still charging tho "undercharged"--Answer; brakelights remained on unbeknownsed to me tell i saw it one morning , now i lift my brakepeddle after turning off vehicle! sidenote; all weird-- none-starting noises, things not working correctly are signs of a weak or Deminished battery period "MOST" anyhow gl all

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