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Ford Windstar Warning Lights/Codes

91 messages,  Last post on Oct 08, 2012 at 6:32 PM

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#82 of 91 Re: 2003 Ford Windstar [kjl01] by myzbabies

Jun 15, 2010 (6:05 am)

Replying to: kjl01 (Jan 26, 2008 10:49 pm)
I been having problems with my van not wanting me to push it to 60 mph with out the van from puckering or missing and my engine light flashes on and off but mostly stays on what can I do to fix it.

#83 of 91 o/d flashing on and off by mizzharley

Sep 19, 2011 (2:12 pm)

2001 windstar from canada o/d flashing then all of a sudden wouldnt go into 3rd gear it went 1 and 2 but no 3 it takes it a minute or more at times. I changed the neutral safety sensor and it still does it can anyone please help !!! thank you
email mizzharleyhotmail.com

#84 of 91 Re: 2003 Ford Windstar [myzbabies] by jonnypagan

Dec 31, 2011 (2:04 am)

Replying to: myzbabies (Jun 15, 2010 6:05 am)
I had the same problem with my 2001. I changed the fuel filter. It is located on the drivers side along the frame. It was only about 20 bucks. But you should also check your fuel pressure. Sounds like it could also be a fuel pump talking to you telling you it's going to go.

#85 of 91 Air Bag Warning light flashing 1 pause 6 by jonnypagan

Dec 31, 2011 (2:05 am)

Anyone know the Airbag code 16? It drives me nuts. it only does it once in a while and usually about 5 minutes after I start driving.

#86 of 91 Re: ABS and Hand Brake lights on (always together) [fausto_g] by fystywindstar

Jan 08, 2012 (1:35 pm)

Replying to: fausto_g (Apr 23, 2007 10:18 pm)
I have the same problem & I have posted somewhere else on this but I have now found out some info( least for the Beast)that may answer partly. The red light is not just the Parking(Emaergency) brakes. It is also for you service brakes It is used as a warning for both. In My case this light is on constant but There is nought wrong with any part of my braking system and the same for the ABS light. I had a situation whereas I had to use a panic stop last winter & my ABS worked evry bit as well as it is supossed to & I was able to steer away og the jerk that tried to jump up in front of me. With out of ABS, I may have hit hime broadside. Although( being on a pension) I haven't explored it further, my mechanic thell me it is probably just fauly sesors so to heck with it. When I get aound to fixing her, I will also bring up the ground issue mentioned here. Although I have a bounch of Gremlins, I love this beautiful SEL. Oh it`s a 02. Angela

#87 of 91 Re: Winstar engine light on but runs fine [nezercurr] by carl96

Apr 09, 2012 (1:54 pm)

Replying to: nezercurr (Jun 10, 2008 7:52 am)
My 2000 Winstar engine light came on also and stayed on but ran fine. I replaced the upper and lower intake gaskets and you must replace new Ford bolts. Have not had any more trouble.

#88 of 91 Re: Winstar engine light on but runs fine by fystywindstar

Apr 09, 2012 (6:03 pm)

That happens to my 02 as well but I now just ignore it as the code comes up as " lean:- L bank"& I just had my Van air cared & it is putting out less emmissions than our 02 Camry. if it comes on I just get the code checked & then I ignore it till the next time.

#90 of 91 C-codes by mary779

Oct 08, 2012 (3:59 pm)

The "check engine" light and the ABS/Brake lights are on in my 2002 Ford Windstar. I stopped at Advance Auto near my work and was given the following codes:
P401 "exhaust gas recirculation flow insufficient detected"
C1246 ABS outlet valve coil RR circuit failure
C1185 ABS power relay output circuit failure
C1198 ABS inlet valve coil LF circuit failure
C1254 ABS inlet valve coil RR circuit failure
C1250 ABS inlet valve coil LR circuit failure
C1210 ABS outlet valve coil RF circuit failure
C1242 ABS outlet valve coil LR circuit failure
C1214 ABS inlet valve coil RF circuit failure
C1194 ABS outlet valve coil LF circuit failure
 
Does anyone know what will fix these codes/problems?

#91 of 91 Re: C-codes [mary779] by fystywindstar

Oct 08, 2012 (6:32 pm)

Replying to: mary779 (Oct 08, 2012 3:59 pm)
Mary I am sorry to hear this & I guess I am lucky there as my code reads only come back with one code & that is Lean L. Bank. This is an indicator of O2 sensor but even with this code showing, the old gal still pasted Air Care this year & with flying colors. I comared the values of my 02 SEL against the AC readings of our 02 Canry (4cyl) & other than fuel mileage the Ford beat the Toyota in every category.
Now as for the 2 brake system warning lights are concerned. Mine have been on in the 2 years I have owned this big beautiful old gal. But I have found out that it is just sensors that are faulty & not the system. This should help easy some of the angsiety. I have found out Via an emergency situation that my ABS & Braking systems are working in top order. I just don't worry about them anymore as it is too costly to search & replace the sensors. The ABS system is designed that if it fails, your brakes revert back to normal brakes. That is Normals for all us oldsters out there. Hope all this helps you. Cheers Angela

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