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Ford Windstar Starting/Stalling Problems

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#45 of 64 RE: Windstar Stalling by revans513

Feb 14, 2011 (7:42 am)

Well I wanted to give some feedback and tell you all how I fixed my stalling issues. First it's a 2003 Windstar LX. My stalling issues started after I replaced the alternator. The stalling was under light acceleration and at about 2200 RPMs. In order to get the car to re-start, you had to turn the key to off, then start it. I had the alternator checked but it showed that it was fine. I cleaned out Mass Airflow Sensor and the IAP(?) small valve sitting on top of the engine. The stalling continued. I felt like it was electrical since it just stopped running, like the key was turned off.
 
So, I went back to O'reilly's and talked with the counter guy. He came out and put a meter on the alternator and it was only putting out 69 Amps. It should have been 135 Amps. But it immediately went back up to 133 Amps. So, he replaced the alternator and it's now been about 3 weeks without any problems. So, I think the lesson is, the problems one person might be having, will not necessarily prove to be the problems you are experiencing. BUT, I suggest that you look at the electrical system, if your issues are like mine.
 
Good Luck!!

#46 of 64 Re: windstar stalls while driving [gho5tman77] by mfranco1

Jun 16, 2011 (12:51 pm)

Replying to: gho5tman77 (Sep 16, 2010 8:22 am)
I am having the exact same problem with my windstar and I need your help to identify what a fuel safety switch is.
 
I have called the dealer and gthey don't know what I'm talking about. Please help.
 
Thanks

#47 of 64 Re: windstar stalls while driving [mfranco1] by jlfonz

Jun 16, 2011 (2:27 pm)

Replying to: mfranco1 (Jun 16, 2011 12:51 pm)
I'm not the one that posted that but---the fuel safety switch should be inside the cubby hole hole in back on the driver side---it's just a red button essentiually. Most cars keep it behind the passneger side kick panel. I still to this day have my problem and still only on the coldest of days. I've pulled all of the seats out of it and use it as a family pick up truck now anyway--I think I had finally traced mine to the device mounted directly to and under the battery box. I don't remember what it is. It's easier to see when on a rack and I had disconnected and reconnect the harness to it hoping it might clear a bad connection.

#48 of 64 Car won't start or turn off after odd events? by mmarino55

Jul 26, 2011 (4:30 pm)

#49 of 64 Car won't start or turn off after odd events? by mmarino55

Jul 26, 2011 (11:36 am)

I was driving with cruise control on, suddenly my radio turned off and my power locks started going crazy, they went up and down rapidly on there own for a few seconds .at this time I smelt some sort of burning plastic. I tried to turn off the car in neutral to try and restart the power to get my radio back on and I realized the car would not turn off. When I got home to turn off the car I had to disconnected the battery to turn off because even in off position with the key out of the ignition the car would not turn off. Now the car won't turn on. When I turn the key nothing happens. What could be the problem? It is defiantly electric or at least I think. Please help! Thank you god bless.

#50 of 64 Update by mmarino55

Jul 26, 2011 (4:30 pm)

Update. Car will not hold charge

#51 of 64 Windstar won't start by lwong82d

Aug 06, 2011 (8:27 pm)

#52 of 64 Windstar won't start by lwong82d

Aug 06, 2011 (8:27 pm)

My 2003 windstar has been a bad girl. Seriously, I can't figure out what the problem is. For months my battery would die, new battery, and it would just drain. I figure that something is draining the battery, and after a series of events, like changing the battery cable and getting a huge knot on the side of my eye, and buying a light tester, I had my husband take my battery in (Oreillys) to be fully charged...and when he put it back...we turned in on and it turned over, coughed a few times, then clicked several times...like when you stick your finger in a ceiling fan. My dad is great with cars, but he lives far away, but our during our phone conversation, he had me try turning it on again, and it didn't click but stayed silent. HOWEVER, my gauges (gas, RPM, Speed, and oil) began tremblings, the moving from one side to the other several times. When I pulled the key out, they continued to move, and the dinging that happens when you have your key in and door open...was going on! The key was OUT! It was freaky!
 
See, I have been trying to check my fuses to see if one of them is draining my batter, but I can't get them all out (of course, I am very careful to replace them exactly where and how they came out), but it doesn't really matter at this point if my van won't start. The alternator is good, and I think the starter is good, as before we had the battery charged, my husband would jump the van, and it would run just fine, and when the battery charged enough from running, it would turn on just fine until it was drained again.
 
Any help would be highly appreciated to helping me with finding what I am doing wrong or not doing at all...or doing what shouldn't be done.

#53 of 64 Re: Van stalls intermittently along with belt squeal [delawarejim] by rkarki

Jan 23, 2012 (10:10 am)

Replying to: delawarejim (Aug 20, 2010 4:21 am)
Hi,
Thanks so much for your post a the procedure to change the sensor. I am based in Canada and have a 2003 Windstar with exactly the symptoms described in your post. Please let me know if "Crank Angle Sensor" is same as "Crank Sensor" ? Because when I called the dealer he was only aware of Crank Sensor and not the other.
Thanks
rkarki

#54 of 64 Re: Van stalls intermittently along with belt squeal [rkarki] by mfranco1

Jan 23, 2012 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: rkarki (Jan 23, 2012 10:10 am)
hello,
 
my name id Manuel and had a problem with my 2003 windstar.
 
In respons to you question, I'm sorry but on't have any information to share with you. I had to take it to a mechanic and he took care of the problem.

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