The 2001 Windstar has no radiator cap. It has an antifreeze bottle.
Follow the LOWER radiator hose from the radiator . It connects to the water pump on the engine on a 1998 Ford Windstar
Check the transmission cooler, located in front of the radiator. Flush the coils with a hose to insure that air can flow to cool it.
Drain the radiator. Leaving the drain plug open, run water from a hose into the radiator and continue to flush until the out coming water is clear.
there is a drain plug on the bottom tank of the radiator
Buy a flush kit at Wal-Mart or auto parts - comes with instructions , fittings, and adaptors
Transmission fluid, if you have a bad radiator.
If you are under the front of vehicle,its on the bottom front of engine facing the radiator.
Buy a flush kit at Wal-Mart or auto parts- comes with instructions fittings and adaptors
To remove a water pump from a 1998 Ford Windstar 3.0, you will need a tool called a tensioner. Disconnect the radiator and water hoses, then remove the water pump assembly.
Replace, flush, or repair, depending on what the problem is.
Flush your radiator coolant and replace thermostat