The Windstar most likely has a part that is breaking down when it heats up. Check the ignition coil and crank position sensor to start trying to find the problem.
Do you have a 3.8 engine for a 2001 Windstar Ford Van?
There is no carburetor on a 2001 Ford Windstar engine because the engine is fuel injected
diagram of motor windstar 3.8
In a 1998 Ford Windstar : There were 2 engine sizes offered from the factory : A 3.0 liter V6 engine and the 3.8 liter V6 engine
The oil pump is bolted to the bottom of the engine block INSIDE the oil pan on a 1995 Ford Windstar V6 engine
The 3.8 liter V6 engine in a 2003 Ford Windstar has a timing CHAIN
it could be an issue related to your oxygen intake check oxy sensors if check engine light is on.
Start 2001 winstar with no key
The 2002 Ford Windstar ECU can be found on the firewall in the engine compartment. The ECU will be on the drivers side of the firewall.
Actually , the engine on a 2001 Ford Windstar is fuel injected so there is no carburetor
( 5W-30 ) is the preferred engine oil , according to the 1996 Ford Windstar Owner Guide
3.8litre