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17 messages, Last post on Feb 01, 2009 at 12:26 PM
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I have a 1995 Windstar (price was right 0) but am looking for a repair manual that is not Chiltons (for mechanics) but not "auto repair for dummies" (which walks you thru checking your oil) I am hoping to find something in between ...like a "readers digest how to fix" manual. Do you have any suggestions, cause I can't afford to keep taking it to the auto shop (starter 250; fuel pump 500; brakes 660; water pump 250; axle cjoints/tie rods 650 and now the battery isn't holding a charge or isn't being charged up (alternator my guess). For a "free' car it isn't turning out to be so free....lol I understand an older car is going to have things going wrong/breaking but if I could locate a manual that I can understand with step by step instructions I could do some of the work myself Any suggestions you have I would greatly appreciate. Thanks Barbara Banks
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Replying to: bbanks (Aug 31, 2006 11:55 am) 36097 - Windstar Mini-Van all models '95 thru '03 here is the website, but you can order from any mainstream automtive center, in Canada we use Canadian Tire. Regards, Mike |
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Forget the special tools, I wasted a good part of my day with them. This is very easy. Draw a picture of how the belt is routed before starting. Turn the wheels as far as they will go to the right. Go under the vehicle and take a standard 13mm open end wrench; turn the belt tensioner bolt clockwise until loose. For this next part you will need to put your game face on! From the top of the engine, pull the belt toward the alternator this creates excess slack from the loose tensioner, so you can remove the belt. Install the new belt, you will need your game face again when putting the belt on the alternator! Then tighten to belt tensionor by turnin it to the left. This is a 30 min jog and you can get the belt from Auto Zone for $16.99. Good Luck! |
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| I have a 2000 Windstar. The drivers right arm rest fell off. It happened over a 2 month time period once I noticed it. Anyone know how to re-install? | |
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windstar owners manual missing in 2001 ford where can I order one?
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Replying to: joseph1954 (Aug 02, 2007 5:17 am) Check out this article on Edmunds. Where To Find Your Car Owner's Manual Online |
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| The temperature controls on my 2001 windstar no longer work. Is this something that easily fix at home with basic mechanical knowledge or does it need to be taken to the dealer? | |
I do not have a maual for my van. Where would the block heater plug in on the motor be? And also the driver side door power window will not work, is it a fuse, switch or motor problem? The same control still operates the passenger side.
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