The best way to replace the transmission in your 2000 Ford Windstar is to drop both the motor & transmission, Here are the instructions,
Disconnect All wiring from engine and trans. Move wiring harness away. disconnect fuel lines at the fuel rail next to intake. remove starter. remove Power Steering lines. evacuate AC and remove ac lines.drain radiator remove hoses. remove radiator. Raise vehicle. remove starter remove exhaust pipes @ manifold. un plug 02 sensors remove the bolts on Torq converter. remove all bolts on trans. including trans mount bolts . The HARD part is having something to lower the cradle on. You have to lower both engine & trans then R&R the trans.
where is the tcm in a windstar 2000 located
transmission bands
take it to a shop.
1200 to 2000 - our went out some years back was about 1600 for whole job.
About $2500.00
I don't know how to do it, but the dealer is charging me $2075.00 to replace it on my 2000 Windstar!
I am looking around to replace the transmission on my 1995 Ford Windstar and the information that I received from several different mechanics is that the 1995 Windstar transmission is a "one year" transmission so you pretty much have to get a 1995 transmission for a 1995 windstar engine. I'm no mechanic and really have no idea but this is just what I've been told... someone out!
inside the transmission pan
As per www.totalrecallinfo.com there are 8 recalls on this vehicle, but not for the transmission.
You can find a transmission cooler for a 2000 Ford Windstar at most auto parts stores although they generally will need to order the part and have it shipped to your local store. In general, these coolers cost around 50 to 100 dollars.
the transmissions are different 2000 takes ax4s 2001 take ax4n motors would fit some sensors make need to be transfered
'98 - '00 should be the same transmission, so yes.(Provided the wheel size is the same for both vehicles, and the letter codes match [i.e. AX4N or AX0D])