Since most engine cooling fans these days are electric, they can (and will) run even with the ignition off and the key removed. This happens frequently after being run, and the vehicle senses that it needs to cool things down, so it will engage the fan automatically.
Personally , if I want an engine cooling thermostat changed I just take it in and let a mechanic / technician do it and pay the bill
It could have either the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine or the optional 3.8 liter V6 engine in the 2000 Ford Windstar LX
The 2000 Ford Windstar ABS relay switch is located on the firewall in the engine compartment. The relay switch will be on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
The 2000 Ford Windstar ( SE trim level ) has the ( 3.8 liter , V6 engine ) according to my Consumer Guide book
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Yes The 8th " character " of the VIN indicates the engine size I ASSUME it would be the same on a 2000 Ford Windstar that " U " indicates the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine I'm not sure what the letter is for the 3.8
On a 2000 Ford Windstar : There are ( 3 or 4 filters ) It may be equipped with a cabin air filter For the engine there is the air filter , oil filter , fuel filter
According to a website I was looking at : For a 2000 Ford Windstar , 3.8 L V6 engine : ( 15 city / 21 highway / miles per U.S. gallon )
4.3L engine, behind the cooling fan. 2.2L engine, below and to the drivers side of the cooling fan.
the transmissions are different 2000 takes ax4s 2001 take ax4n motors would fit some sensors make need to be transfered
The fuse box on a 2000 Ford Windstar van is located on the right side of the engine compartment. A secondary fuse box can be found under the dash, near the hood release.
On a 2000 Ford Windstar , 3.8 liter V6 engine : firewall 1-----2-----3 4-----5-----6 front of vehicle > driver