Check the "Related Questions" below to see if your problem is related to a leaking brake pressure switch - causing a range of problem, including the #10 fuse blowing.
Start with the vehicle speed sensor the feeds the speedometer and odometer.Also look at the Brake/Speedometer problem associated with the Windstar recall for a leaking brake pressure switch
ABS and brake lights on dash will be on. Speedometer and cruise will be inoperative.ABS and brake lights on dash will be on. Speedometer and cruise will be inoperative.
If the speedometer and brake lights aren't working then you should change the fuse. If that doesn't work then check the electrical system associated with your Heritage.
Bad fuse or bad brake light switch.
You are supposed to only have to press the brake pedal. Evidentally your brake lights aren't working. You probably need to see if the brake light switch is bad.
There is one circumstance that involves a fuse for BOTH speedometer and heater - a blown #10 fuse.This is also a very common symptom of a known defect on the Windstar involving a leaking brake sensor.See "Related Questions" and "Related Links" below
Check the bulbs, if o/k check the wiring to it
have you check the tail light fuse to see if it is blown. other possiblly is the headlight switch.
You may have 2 separate problems working here:False door ajar warningsA leaking brake pressure switch.Both issues are well covered in the "Related Questions" below
Try chamging the bulb, and if that doesnt solve your problem, check all the wiring.
Should read "...speedometer and odometer don't work..."
what would make a 2000 ford windstar die out at stop lights and you have to put your foot on the brake and gas at the same time to keep it running and it sputters and jerks.