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Ford Windstar LX
Introduced in 1995, the Windstar LX was a first generation Windstar model powered by a 155 hp 3.8 L V6 engine, which can generate up to 220 lb ft of torque.
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What does the light next to the right of the exclamation point light mean in a 2001 ford windstar?
On a 2001 Ford Windstar :
The warning light in the low right corner of your gauge cluster is the
( low washer fluid warning light )
* according to a drawing in the owners manual *
Where can you find a drawing of the rear brakes on a ford windstar?
Autozone has a terrific on-line repair guide
The local library will have various repair manuals and copy machines
Your local auto parts store might be able to provide one
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What are the steps to remove and then replace the transmission on a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire?
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Properly drain the transaxle. 3. Remove the air intake duct. 4. Disconnect the TV cable. Remove the shift cable and bracket. 5. Tag and detach all necessary vacuum lines and electrical connections. 6. Remove the power steering pump and set aside. 7. Remove the transaxle filler tube. 8. Install engine support fixture J 28467-A or equivalent. 9. Remove the top engine-to-transaxle bolts. 10. Raise and safely support the vehicle. 11. Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies. Remove the left splash shield. 12. Remove both front ABS wheel speed sensors and the harness from the left suspension support. 13. remove both lower ball joints. 14. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links. 15. Remove the front air deflector. 16. Remove the left suspension support and both drive axles. 17. Disconnect the engine-to-transaxle brace, then remove the transaxle converter cover. 18. Remove the starter 19. Unfasten the flywheel-to-torque converter bolts. 20. Disconnect the transaxle cooler pipes. 21. Detach the ground wires from the engine-to-transaxle bolt. 22. Remove the cooler pipe brace and the exhaust brace. 23. Remove the bolts from the engine and transaxle mount. 24. Support the transaxle with a suitable jack. 25. Unfasten the transaxle mount-to-body bolts. 26. Remove the heater core hose pipe brace-to-transaxle nut and bolt. 27. Unfasten the remaining engine-to-transaxle bolts, then remove the transaxle assembly from the vehicle. 28. Place a thin film of GM part no. 1051344 or equivalent grease on the torque converter pilot knob. 29. Move the transaxle assembly into position with the jack while installing the right drive axle. Make sure to properly seat the torque converter in the oil pump. 30. Install the lower transaxle retaining bolts in their proper positions, as shown in the accompanying figure. 31. Install the transaxle mount-to-body bolts as shown in the accompanying figure. 32. Install the engine and transaxle mount bolts. 33. Fasten the exhaust brace and the cooler pipe brace. 34. Connect the ground wires at the engine-to-transaxle bolt. 35. Attach the transaxle cooler pipes. 36. Apply adhesive/sealing compound GM part no. 12345493 or equivalent on the flywheel-to-torque converter bolts, then install the bolts. Install the converter cover/shield. 37. Install the starter. 38. Fasten the engine-to-transaxle brace. 39. Install the drive axles and the left suspension support. 40. Fasten the front air deflector. 41. Connect the stabilizer shaft links and the lower ball joints. 42. Install both ABS wheel speed sensors. 43. Fasten the left splash shield, then install the heater core pipe brace nut and bolt. 44. Install the front wheel and tire assemblies, then carefully lower the vehicle. 45. Install the top engine-to-transaxle bolts. 46. Remove the engine support fixture. 47. Install the filler tube. 48. Install the power steering pump assembly, then adjust the belt. 49. Attach the electrical connections and vacuum lines, as tagged during removal. 50. Install the shift cable and bracket. Connect the TV cable. 51. Fasten the air intake duct. 52. Connect the negative battery cable, then fill the transaxle to the proper level.
How do you open the high voltage fuse box located inside the engine compartment of a Ford Windstar?
Just a little bit uneasy. The lock is on the box just close to the air filter tube; you will feel it with your finger and you have to push it to release the lock. When the cover will lift you will see that the other side has like 2 hinges and you can remove complitely the cover.
If you have to much trouble to unlock the cover, remove the air filter and the tube, so you will be able to see what you do.
There are actually two separate covers. One is for the circuit breakers and one for the fuses. There's a tab in the center that you squeeze together and it pops off. In the cover you'll find spare fuses and a puller. If you still need to get the breaker cover off, there's a tab on the corner marked "lift". With the other cover removed, you can then unsnap the tab and wiggle it out.
Where can one get a diagram of the location of the speed sensor in a 1998 ZX2?
if you're up to what i think. i can help. i have a 98 zx2 with performance upgrades. if your trying to make it go faster than the 106 mph governor please upgrade tires and suspension first. the oem stuff has speed ratings that don't allow Indy driving seriously you can die or worse, but here goes- under the console that your gear shift and emergency stick out of (Philips head scewdriver to remove) sit the all powerful "obd-ii safc computer" (metal box with abunch of wires mounted to the floor) call dealer service or go in person and find out for sure the color. mine is white with black stripe. i installed a toggle switch on mine because this wire also controls cruise control. ifyou don't have cruise control all you do is cut the wire. it doesn't disable the speedometer. you may throw a code though when it rains(engine lite)
Where is the exhaust gas recirculation valve located on a 1994 Ford Ranger?
egr valve is located to the left side of the plentium if your standing facing the vehicle dustie9252000@yahoo.com
What is the spark plug gap on a 1998 Toyota tercel?
the gap should be: 0.044" (according to http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/part_finder/index.asp)
What is the location of the 6 fuel injector on a 2000 ford windstar?
#6 cylinder is at the right-front of the engine.
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Cylinder numbering
1 2 3
4 5 6
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What causes leaking tell tale holes on water pumps?
The seals in the pump are leaking and the pump needs to be replaced.
Could your ford van need a tune up and that is why it is shaking?
I have a "94" E-150 that was shaking. After doing a tuneup [cap,rotor,plugs,wires and air filter] the problem didn't go away. I noticed under the intake on the passenger side, one of the wires going to an injector had broke. After some careful stripping [needle nose pliers and box cutter] and a crimp connector viola smooth as silk now. hope this helps.
That one is easy as I believe every Windstar in the entire known universe came equipped with 15" or 16" wheels.
What is the proper gap for sparks plugs on a 1990 Aerostar 3L?
The proper gap for 1990 aerostar spark plug is .044. This was taken from Dept of Motor Vehicles in Delaware. - Bill R. Jr.
How do you replace the fuel filter on a 1995-1998 Ford Windstar?
96 thru 98 should be the about the same, on a 98 the fuel filter is located about mid van in a clip above the chassis frame on the driver's side. The filter is about the size of an oil filter. The inlet side has a plastic holding clip that must be removed by pulling down perpendicular to the line, it usually breaks, but the new filter comes with two new clips. The outlet side on the 98 requires a special tool that inserts into the "bill type connection" which is available at NAPA for about $8.00, it is labeled as an transmission oil cooling line coupler release. This tool slides along the filter line under the bill connector to release it, if you have the new filter you can check that the tool you get fits the filter line and is not larger than the raised ring on the line that the clip holds to. There is also a safety metal clip that goes over the bill clip and is attached to the fuel line by a wire so it doesn't get lost. Be sure to release the fuel line pressure before removing the filter clips. There are several ways, the easiest is remove gas cap, using hand vacuum pump apply about 25 HG to the fuel regulator on the injection manifold. Even with the fuel line pressure released, it will spill some fuel so be prepared.
AnswerUnder the car about 1/2 of the way between the engine and tank. It is in the fuel line and requires cheap special tools to r&r. AnswerBe sure to review the "Related Questions" below for much more fuel filter information.According to the repair guide at Autozone.com, the filter is mounted to the frame-rail, directly under the drivers seat location.
The link below is to the repair guide page with a diagram showing the fuel line connector clips.
It is also likely you will need a 5/16ths nutdriver or socket to release the clamp which holds the filter to the frame rail.
Start with disconnecting the fuel line coming from the fuel tank to the filter. This process is simply using a small flat tip screwdriver and removing the plastic clip from the connector. Once the pin is removed the line will come off. The next step is to remove the filter from the bracket. You can use the screwdriver to pry the filter out of the bracket. Don't worry about the filter, your replacing it. The next step is the tough part. The connector at the other end of the filter requires a special tool. (Some vans have the tool attached near the fuel tank. It is a small plastic round tool.) If it's not there, you will have to get one. Any parts store should carry it. The removal tool should be placed around the end of the filter and inserted into the fitting on the fuel line. The secret is to push the fuel line and the removal tool towards each other, then attempt to pull the filter off of the line. Not a lot of fun. Once the filter is removed, attach the line you removed with the special tool to the filter until it snaps. Put the new filter into the bracket. Then put the fuel line from the fuel tank on to the other end of the filter until it snaps. The new filter should have came with the same type of plastic clip you removed from the first fuel line. Simply insert the plastic clip into the opening in the fuel line and you are done.
Answerunderneath there is one clip from the "in" of the filter...raise the white clip all the way up,the black clip should be easy to remove since it's in plastic. then the other side "out" of the fiter, you should brake the tip by moving it up and down until it brakes then there is still going to be a liitle piece (tip of the filter) inside the line just remove it with a small screw driver and your done. i did it myself today, very easy. WARNING...A LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS SHOULD POUR OUT...WATCH YOUR EYES :(Answer
You can make a special tool out of a small orange plastic electrical wire nut cut off the head leaving only the orange taper it will be wedge shaped. then split the plastic length wise with a pair of tin snips. This slit allows you to slip it over the fuel line. Then use a round file and remove the internal plastic threads down till it's smooth. Now you have a perfect wedged shaped tool to work with... slip the smallest part of the wedge over the fuel line pointing towards the rubber fuel line metal cap.
Then place a slip joint pair of pliers right behind the cone and apply sideways pressure to force the cone into the metal hose connector and pull on the fuel filter at the same time and it will pop loose - it has maybe four spring loaded flat bent down fingers in there that has to be lifted up past the small metal ring that's crimped on to the fuel filter line in order to separate... Simple little tool that costs pennies and odds are you have one in your electrical drawer.
The wire nut has a smooth part on the outside that is about 1/4 in long that's the part you need - cut behind that and discard the part that has the metal threads that holds electrical wires together and then cut the slit length wise as described above. You'll find it works perfectly and beware of fuel pressure - there is a valve on the fuel rail on the left side motor that sticks straight up and looks like a valve stem on your tire - take off plastic cap press that down the needle with something small with a rag around it to catch the fuel spraying out to relieve the fuel line pressure and shield your eyes while your doing this...
You also can make larger size wire nut cones for larger size fuel lines for other different fuel systems...
Where is the heat sensor located on a 1998 Ford Windstar?
If you are talking about the oxygen heat sensor it is all part of the o2 sensor. Follow the header pipe comming off the engine. There will be one screwed into the exhaust pipe. There should be one in the front and one in the back of the engine.
Might be referring to the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensors!!
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Replacing Head gasket 96 Ranger 2.3 4 cylinder?
My complete question is "Do I have to discharge AC syatem or can I simply move out of way?" Shop manual says discharge syatem and remove compressor but somnetimest they Lie!!!
Brake fade in hot weather on a ford windstar?
First thing I would do is change the pad to a good quality product.
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Where can I view a 95 ford windstar owners manual?
Although not exact, Ford does have the 1996 Owners Manual online.
See "Related Questions" link below for details I didn't see the 1995 manual, but they do have the 1996 which will be virtually identical: http://www.analogstereo.com/ford_windstar_owners_manual.htm
How do you change transmissions in the 1995 ford Windstar?
how do you change a shaft soleniod in a ford windstar 1995 v6 3.8 engin
How do you tighten the emergency brake on 1999 Ford Windstar?
You start by adjusting the rear brakes after you have inspected them.
How do you move an electric car seat in order to get to the bolts underneath it?
well one way is to get a special tool to get to the bolts under neath.u can get it at auto-parts advanced :)
How hard is it to replace your starter in your 1996 ford windstar?
Actually, this is one of the easier repairs we can make on most Fords.
The Windstar starters are pretty accessible being on the bottom-front of the engine - right about the center.
A typical collection of socket wrenches and extensions should be all you really need. I think the bolts are 13mm and 10mm.
On the "Curse-the-design-engineer" scale, this one is pretty low - scores about 2 or 3 on a 10 scale.
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What is spark plug gap on a 4.3 6-cylinder 97 Blazer?
Owners manual and a placard under the hood will have this info.
Should anti theft light keep blinking on ford windstar after engine shut off?
that is normal I have three fords in my driveway including a 99 Windstar and they all do it.
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Just adding to the answer ( once the doors are locked )
Yes, the magnet force will cause the motor rotate through a full rotation. So the friend who claims to have built a motor by attaching a shaft to the core of a galvanometer and removing the spring is correct.
CommentDid your friend mention how he managed to manufacture the tiny commutator and brushes that would be necessary for this to work? Or did he explain how he changed the flux concentrator to an armature in order to give the coil some momentum? Because without these additional features, the galvanometer would be completely incapable of rotating more than 180 degrees!
