Ford Windstar Alternator and Battery Problems

44 messages, Last post on Oct 11, 2009 at 6:59 PM

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#42 of 44 Re: Which Alternator do I purchase? [coffeeboy1] by us2bcrow Oct 11, 2009 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: coffeeboy1 (Sep 30, 2009 4:07 pm) I have a 2003 WIndstar with all of the aforementioned issues. We have replaced the battery, and been though 2 alternators in the last year and STILL last week it was dead once again!!!! We do have an issue of the interior lights flashing off and on as you drive down the road, and the drivers door lock not working properly. The idea that there is a wiring problem somewhere makes a lot of sense to me and if I can't find a sucker to buy my van while I have it running, I will check that out. This possessed van is definitely my first and LAST Ford! It's a shame that such a nice, comfortable vehicle is not more mechanically sound
#43 of 44 My 2003 Windstar by rose19805 Oct 11, 2009 (6:53 pm)

#44 of 44 My 2003 Windstar by rose19805 Oct 11, 2009 (6:59 pm)
I posted over two years ago about my van. I replaced the battery and alternator and since has not given me any problems holding a charge. I have had problems as others with the interior lights coming on at odd times. Also one of the passenger doors doesn't work at times with the remote. And sometimes the passenger side window will not open or close. I've gotten some great ideas on correcting this and will have my boyfriend check this out. Thanks to all for the ideas.