The Windstar is a funny and often problematic minivan. Great design and comfort features but at the end of the day its a problem. Some of the configurations change from model to model. The fog lamps are supposed to turn off when your high beams are on but on the LX and Sport models they will not.
Some Windstar also have the switch built in the headlight switch by pulling the knob in or out will others are mounted on the turn switch by pushing forward (which is your high beams). It is also possible that your switch for your high beams is faulting and might have to be replaced.
If the fog lamps are on while driving and off while parked then I wouldn't worry to much about it as it won't drain your battery but if they stay on when your lights are off there are 2 solutions (quick fixes) 1. take the bulbs out or 2. run a toggle switch to shut them on or off manually or simply take it Ford and have it fixed. I say Ford and not the local garage because you are getting into the electronics and electrical.
you do not, they are cornering lights and turn on with the single lights
the same thing happens to mine........just turn the interior light switch of......it works
The cornering lights are tied in with the turn signals - they'll come on automatically IF the turn signal is used.
To turn on the lights in a Ford Windstar, locate the headlight switch on the left side of the dashboard. Rotate the switch to the right to turn on the headlights, or pull it out for the fog lights if your model is equipped with them. Additionally, the switch has settings for parking lights and interior lights; make sure to adjust according to your needs. Always ensure that the vehicle is in the "On" position for the lights to function.
whatever it is Ford dropped the ball BIG TIME here. There are fog lights on the vehicle no visible way to turn them on. Thanks Henry , I heard u were kinda cheap. The vehicle must have come with a drivers manual. Consult the manual for that info.
Not exactly sure on the Windstar, but recently had the same question for a Contour: try pulling on the lightswitch. Note: the fog lights on the Contour can only be turned on when the headlights are on.
the most common thing is a faulty multifunction switch.
battery is low or almost dead
See "Related Questions" below for instructions for both front and rear turn signal light replacement.
my 2000 windstar sel you can not turn of the air bags.
To turn on the highbeams of a 1998 Ford Windstar, bring your lever that controls the wipers toward you and release that turns the highbeams on. To turn off highbeams just push the lever towards the dash.
"Cornering" lights - as they only come on when the turn signal is active, which *usually* means you'll soon be turning the corner ;) See "Related Questions" below for more