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Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [djembeplayer]
by umwijaya
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Jul 19, 2007 (3:45 pm)
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Replying to: djembeplayer (Jul 18, 2007 5:15 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
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Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [umwijaya]
by djembeplayer
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Jul 19, 2007 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: umwijaya (Jul 19, 2007 3:45 pm)
Ok, thanks for the info. I replaced the battery today and seems ok right now the alternator tested out OK. Thanks again.
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Re: Battery Problem [rose19805]
by gcase
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Aug 09, 2007 (9:42 am)
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Replying to: rose19805 (Mar 09, 2007 10:29 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
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Re: Battery Problem [gcase]
by djembeplayer
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Aug 09, 2007 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: gcase (Aug 09, 2007 9:42 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.
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Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [softballmom]
by jefbyls
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Oct 21, 2007 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: softballmom (Apr 11, 2007 3:21 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?
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Re: Battery Problem [djembeplayer]
by jefbyls
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Oct 21, 2007 (5:54 am)
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Replying to: djembeplayer (Aug 09, 2007 4:15 pm)
Front or Rear wiper motor?
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- #21 of 44
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Re: 2000 Windstar Stalling [jefbyls]
by djembeplayer
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Oct 22, 2007 (2:22 am)
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Replying to: jefbyls (Oct 21, 2007 5:53 am)
See my previous post #18 for the remedy to my situation. You might be able to tell if the FRONT wiper motor is bad just from physical inspection. The outside was rusting a little and had paint chipping off. The plastic shroud or cover that goes across the front has holes in it for water to pass through, well one of the holes was right above the wiper motor...nice hey? Silicone to fix that.
The answer from Ford was this was a recall back in 2000 I think, this site will have that info too. But, the recall is only good once or 10k miles. BS. Good luck.
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Replaceing Alternators and Battery
by mfacdgba33
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May 16, 2008 (1:09 am)
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Replaceing both of these is not really that hard. Almost anyone can do it if you really wanted to. I am a certified mech in TN and if anyone told me or anyone i knew that it would cost me 57.64 for a alternator than i would smack him in his left nostril. If you want to try to do this yourself you can go to auto zone and they will give you a print out for the step by step process on replaceing it. A few socket wrenchs and a metal bar to apply pressure to add tension to the belt and bingo your done. It should only take you about 30 minutes to do if you dont run into any more issue while doing it.
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Re: Battery Problem [rose19805]
by mfacdgba33
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May 16, 2008 (1:17 am)
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Replying to: rose19805 (Mar 24, 2007 10:11 am)
As a AAA Mchanic i see this all the time. First check for loose battery terminal connections. Then if those are good then get a voltmeter start the van and on the dc side look and see what the volts read. A battery will put out 12.6 volts with no loads. While the engine is running your alternator will put out a constant 14.2 volts with no loads while driving or idle. If this is fine then trace the wires from your positve terminal down all the way to the starter looking for bare wires and places that it might be arcing off on metal. Do the same with the negitive wire all the way to the ground point. If all of those are fine then replace the 12 volt regulator. If none of those are the issue then ignore the light.
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2002 Windstar - losing all power options - battery light
by dthorne
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Jul 10, 2008 (9:04 am)
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I have a 2002 windstar - two weeks ago the battery light came on - then on Friday past, I was driving and all of a sudden I lost all power options, just like the battery died completly. Also, at that same time, the abs and hand brake light came on. I hauled over, popped the hood..... I reached in and manually reved the engine over high then everything came back. I replaced the alternator and had the battery tested..... same thing is still happening... If I rev it high enough, the battery light will go off for about 10 secs. I could be driving down the road and lose all the power options again.... rev her high and it all comes back.... this is very frustrating! I check fuses and all are good! ANY IDEAS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
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