To replace a stripped radiator drain plug on a Ford Windstar, first ensure the vehicle is cool and safely lifted. Drain any remaining coolant from the radiator, then remove the stripped plug using pliers or a screw extractor if necessary. Clean the threads in the drain hole, and install a new drain plug, ensuring it is properly sealed with thread sealant or Teflon tape. Finally, refill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks.
take it to a radiator shop
If it is a plastic radiator and it is stripped, no, if it is metal yes.
how to drain 1999 windstar
The drain valve will be located on the bottom of the radiator, on one side or the other. It's a little plastic tab. If you need to drain the radiator, pull the lower hose if you're not replacing the radiator so that you don't take the chance on breaking that stupid plastic drain valve.
Drain, pull out the old radiator, put in the new radiator, fill with 50/50 antifreeze and distilled water, put on cap, drive on.
In a 1996 Ford Windstar GL van, the radiator drain plug is located at the bottom of the radiator on the driver's side. It typically looks like a plastic or metal screw that can be turned to allow coolant to drain. To access it easily, it may be helpful to raise the front of the vehicle and use a container to catch the coolant as it drains. Always ensure the engine is cool before attempting to drain the radiator.
passanger side of the car on my 1998, it is made of plastic so becareful not to force it or it will snap off and you will be replacing your radiator
in the front of the engine bay, just like any other vehicleIn case this question was intended to find the radiator drain plug or the radiator cap, see "Related Questions" below for more
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If you have coolant exchanger take radiator cap off drain as much as you can along with reservoir. Remove upper hose clamps take hose off drain any excess then lower hose from radiator drain that. Otherwise Drain plug at bottom of radiator and a "oil pan" which can be used (if clean) for coolant. Should work well enough then remove hoses and other lines. If you are replacing radiator and doing this in driveway expect an hour or two if you are just starting out with stuff like this.