It could be caused by low Transmission Fluid level, dirty transmission fluid, a faulty torque converter clutch solenoid valve, or an internal transmission mechanical problem. Try dropping the transmission pan and changing the transmission oil filter and transmission fluid.
May be a bad trans TRS sensor. Many went bad in the 98's P1744 means TCC (Torque convertor clutch) mechanical noise or stuck in off position. Lock up type convertor. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=535091&highlight=P1744.
It is 66 ft-lbs, and 46 ft-lbs for driveplate-to-torque coverter bolts.
Trouble code P1744 means: TCC system mechanically stuck in off position
Replace freeze plug in a 1998 ford windstar ?
Not likely - the 1999 Windstar was a rather significant updating of design compared to 1995-1998 models.
A 1998 Ford Windstar would use refrigerant 134a
torque converter bolts undone if not it is probably not coming out far enough to drop of of it so undo the torque bolts then try it
On a 1998 Ford Windstar : The 3.8 liter V6 engine ( and the 3.0 ) has a timing CHAIN
Not very likely - the Windstar was significantly redesigned in 1999, and the dimensions of the vehicle were changed.
Mostly in the Windstar category - they all apply to the GL model
On the evaporator case.
On a 1998 Ford Windstar : ( # 16 / 20 amp )