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Ford Windstar Alternator and Battery Problems

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#11 of 81 2000 Windstar Stalling by softballmom

Apr 11, 2007 (4:21 pm)

Hi everyone! This is the first time on the site for me and i've read most of the comments but not sure if anyone has had my experience. Here goes-- I have owned my vehicle for almost 5 years actually I have 2 pmts left and the only problem so far where the transmission replacement and the open door light staying on. I've had it pretty good considering what the rest of you have been going through. Recently though I have MAJOR issues!!! In February, I had driven my car all day with no problems and when I was on my way home, I noticed my ABS light on seconds before the stereo shut off and the lights (head and dash)dimmed and shut off, my interior lights and flashers came on and the car stalled within seconds of me getting off the road. All of this happened at the same time and in a total of about one minute. My husband installed a new alternator and the van ran fine until this Mon.(Apr.9) and we had a repeat. The car jumped fine, I got back home, put the overnight battery charger on, took the car in to check the battery and ended up replacing it. Thinking that is all fixed. I drove it today, I made it 5 miles on a brand new battery and the vehicle shut off again and the battery was completely drained. Charged it for 3 hours, made it four miles and stalled. Jumped it, drove one mile home and it stalled again. The first two times it happened the ignition justed clicked when I tried starting it, the third time it did nothing. Does anyone know what the heck is going on?? I have called Ford and been told it is probably a short but they have never heard of it happening before.

#12 of 81 alternator by umwijaya

Apr 30, 2007 (1:32 pm)

Go to the forum sedan, ford Taurus, alternator, I just read and the guys said .. the problem is mega fuse located on the compatrment engine fuse box and cost him only $5...good luck... i had the similiar problem but on my mPV MAzda 2001... nontheless MPV MAzda is using FORD Engine ...
 
TJ wija

#13 of 81 Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [softballmom] by emuagd

Jul 14, 2007 (1:25 pm)

Replying to: softballmom (Apr 11, 2007 4:21 pm)
My 2003 Windstar is doing the same exact thing right now. We just replaced the alternator and battery too. I was wondering with your van, what ended up being the problem?

#14 of 81 Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [emuagd] by djembeplayer

Jul 18, 2007 (6:15 pm)

Replying to: emuagd (Jul 14, 2007 1:25 pm)
Hi, I just read all the msgs regarding the Windstar. Wish I knew all this before I bought my "great deal". I am having an issue with a 2000 Windstar, which seems similar and just looking for advice before I replace the alternator, battery or fuse. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

#15 of 81 Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [djembeplayer] by umwijaya

Jul 19, 2007 (4:45 pm)

Replying to: djembeplayer (Jul 18, 2007 6:15 pm)
I brought my Mazda MPV Van to the dealer. They checked it up for almost one hour and told me that they need additional hours to check up the wiring system and asked if i am willing to come back next week. I told them i am an electrician mechanic, i had checked up all the wiring system and found nothing wrong. My assumtiong is the computer data system that need to be address. I decided not to go back with them and do nothing with warning light. MY alternator is working. the only problem is the light only. So i didnt bother to go back with them. Today, most dealership just looking for opportunity to make money.
 
jw

#16 of 81 Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [umwijaya] by djembeplayer

Jul 19, 2007 (6:03 pm)

Replying to: umwijaya (Jul 19, 2007 4:45 pm)
Ok, thanks for the info. I replaced the battery today and seems ok right now the alternator tested out OK. Thanks again.

#17 of 81 Re: Battery Problem [rose19805] by gcase

Aug 09, 2007 (10:42 am)

Replying to: rose19805 (Mar 09, 2007 11:29 pm)
I also own a 2003 windstar iam experenceing the same problem except when i removed the key my head lights came on tried to get them to go out they started flashing. did you ever find out what was causing your problem what was the out come

#18 of 81 Re: Battery Problem [gcase] by djembeplayer

Aug 09, 2007 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: gcase (Aug 09, 2007 10:42 am)
I found that the wiper motor had water inside the electrical connection. If you need to take out the wiper motor get the manual (Haynes) for the steps. But, to make a long story short, take out the cover (plastic and metal) then the motor is accessible. So, after I replaced the motor I added silicon to the cover of the motor and the shroud to avoid water getting in again. Best of luck.

#19 of 81 Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [softballmom] by jefbyls

Oct 21, 2007 (6:53 am)

Replying to: softballmom (Apr 11, 2007 4:21 pm)
I just bought a used 2001 Ford Windstar Limited with 74K on it. The exact same thing is happening. I am going to AutoZone today to have the battery and alternator checked. I am wondering what will be next. I read the posts on the megafuse and the wiper motor and will check them as well. Why is there so much trouble trying to get a straight answer from Ford? Have you gotten a remedy of your situation yet? If so, what did you finally do to fix it?

#20 of 81 Re: Battery Problem [djembeplayer] by jefbyls

Oct 21, 2007 (6:54 am)

Replying to: djembeplayer (Aug 09, 2007 5:15 pm)
Front or Rear wiper motor?

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