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
Try replacing the number 10 fuse.
because u farted on it
See if fuse #10 in the interior fuse box is blown. If this is the case you should also be having trouble with your odometer will have dashes in it instead of numbers and your ABS light will be on. sesackett@earthlink.net
I had the same problem with my ford 2000 windstar. The abs light would stay on and everything did not work from my lights, to my radio, ac, horn, turning signals..etc. I finally found out that it was my alternator and it had very bad coil. Check your alternator and see if that works!
get it fixed
You don't need to turn back the speedo you cheating, lying, scumbag!
I just paid 1800.00 for a rebuilt tranny for my 2000 windstar. I paid $1600 for a complete overhaul after my 2001 Windstar stopped moving (except downhill and a push).
"The fuses are good." Well, your odometer certainly isn't.
If it is not your speedo cable then it is probably a gear inside the speedometer. I fixed mine with superglue!
If the speedometer/odometer is working, chances are the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) is good.
Contact the dealer or a local speedometer shop. Changing the mileage may be a federal crime.
I had this on my 2000 windstar and here is the link to the steps I took: I had to replace the brake light switch(was old style and wet with brake fluid from having done brake jobs) and it also allowed my Cruise Control to work again. http://brandonsprojects.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post.html