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Why would my gauges go crazy and your 2001 ford windstar not start?
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∙ 13y ago
I had the same problem, also it would run but when it was hot, it would not start until the engine cooled down. my alternator was putting out 12.2 with no load, drew down to 11.9 with load, not dead but poor output. Changed the alternator and the problem went away.
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Why would all the gauges of the instrument cluster in my 99 Ford Windstar will start bouncing around and even peg at the high end without affecting dash lights I have to disconnect battery to clear?
Just had the same problem with my 03 Windstar, problem went on for about 3months. Finally replaced the alternator and have not had a problem since.
Why would your gages in car go all over?
If you mean your gauges are going crazy, this is likely the result of a loose or bad ground wire. It could be the ground wire for your battery or any ground wire that is tied into the gauges.
Why would a 97 Ford Windstar not start all of a sudden when there was no starting problems previously?
There are a few reasons why a 1997 Ford Windstar may not start. It could be the alternator, battery, bad plug, or even the starter.
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Why would a 1998 Ford Windstar start running only at high rpms?
Either the throtle cable is hanging or the idle control solonoid is not working
What would cause the engine to click blinkers and emergency lights to turn on when you try to start a Windstar 2003 van?
battery is low or almost dead
