Ford Windstar LX

2000 3.8 Lower intake manifold (manifold to cylinder head) 1st step is 44 inch pounds, 2nd step is 89 inch pounds. This must be done in sequence.

Check for vacuum leak either under dash or hood Check for bad vacuum motor under dash Defrost is the default setting for this vehicle

not quite sure yet but im in the process of installin one with the help of x-speed here in Perth w.a so watch this space and i will tell you very shortly

One of the hardest codes to track down.

The system has detected a misfire that cannot be attributed to any one cylinder.

The best way to go is cheapest first, so install new, properly gapped spark plugs and replace the plug wires. That will leave only the much more expensive coils and ignition control module for that system.

If no change then move on to the fuel system before spending big bucks.

also this could be caused by bad fuel performance or clogged injectors so change the fuel filter, check fuel pump performance, and first try a fuel injector cleaner before removing and cleaning them or replacing them.

O2 sensors are relatively cheap and could possibly set off the code.

If all this fails ( basicly what you have done is a tune up) I suggest having the car put on an engine diagnostic computer to possibly track down the source of the misfire.

Changing out any of the more expensive parts without knowing if it will repair the problem is not a good idea and is costly, an engine diagnostic will cost around $100 and is well worth the money when the tune up has not improved the situation.

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You have either put too much oil into the engine or you may have a leak in your cylinder head gasket which is allowing coolant water into the oil - (if this is happening then you will see the water levels going down and perhaps a salad cream colored deposit collecting where you fill the engine with oil.

Three conditions why the oil stick would read too full: (1) too much oil was added; (2) gasoline is getting into the oil; (3) water is getting into the oil. When you check the oil level, smell the oil for a gasoline smell or look for water beads on the dipstick and check the color of the oil. If it is chocolate-colored, there is water in the oil. In either case of gasoline or water in the oil, some repairs will have to be made. If it is just a case of too much oil, you need to drain some out.

perhaps the wiper switch is broken and needs to be replaced.-- The delay part of the Switch.

Neutral safety switch defective or out of adjustment.

You can view the 2001 Ford Windstar owners manual online at :

www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces )

Click on Owner Guides

The manual shows pictures of the warning lights and explains what they mean

( I think you mean the LOW tire pressure warning light )

Bank #2 fuel system lean.

I own a 1991 Mazda 929 and recently faced the same dilemma. The upper hose is a 'no-brainer' on mine because it is a simple bend located high on the firewall that continues to the left hand side of the engine. The lower hose drops down from its connection, disappearing beneath the exhaust manifold in the direction of the right hand side of the engine. I found that the only way to access it was from beneath the car. By removing the engine starter there is just enough room to reach the hose at its connection point on the engine block behind the motor mount. Good Luck!

Not surprisingly, there is no drain plug - so you'll be using something like a siphon hose.

There is one other alternative: drive it until it's empty - that what my wife does...

The 1999 Ford Windstar owners manual shows :

In the Power Distribution Box ( located in the engine compartment beside the

battery )

* maxi fuse # 104 is a 40 amp fuse for the LH Power Seat Motors and LH

Power Lumbar Motor *

The oil drain plug is on the bottom of the pan. More specifically it is facing toward the rear of the truck on the slanted part of of the pan. If you crawl under the truck from the front with your head facing the back you should be able to see it pretty easily.

Spark Plug gap for a 1986 Chevy Nova 1.6L is .043.

The spark plug firing order is ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 )

The engine cylinder locations are numbered :

firewall

1-----2-----3

4-----5-----6

front of Ford Windstar ( driver > )

I was looking at the 2002 Ford Windstar Owner Guide online at :

( www . motorcraft service . com ) no spaces , click on Owner Guides

and on ( page 201 ) it explains about how fuse # 6 is used when parking

the Windstar for longer periods of time so the battery doesn't run down

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.

According to the 2000 Ford Windstar Owner Guide ( 5W-30 )

The clock spring allows you to turn the steering wheel without disconnecting

the wiring to the cruise control buttons and horn in your steering wheel

If your horn and cruise control don't work the clockspring is probably

broken

( P.S. I'm not a mechanic / technician but my money would be on that guess )

Aren't they for the rear heaters under the seat????

The "Related Question" below is an extensive discussion on the 1999-2003 temperature control valve / heater control valve.

It is likely the information will be similar to the 1997 / 1998 Windstar

depending on why and how it became frozen. I would remove the spark plug, squirt a good amount of fluid, something stronger than wd 40, let it set a few days then squirt a good amount of marvel mystery oil to handle any rust that may be there. It is is rust you probably need to check for a crack form the water jacket to the cylinder, good luck

1. First, disconnect the battery.

2. Pop the air bag fuse

3. Have breakfast or lunch to kill a few minutes.

4. Now, it is hard to see but behind the steering wheel is the plastic cover, The bottom section, about 3" by 4" doesn't pop out rather, it swings. The edge closest to the horn swings back towards the pedals.

5. Now you can see the wire connectors, pop up the little latch things on each and unplug both of them.

6. The plastic cover on the back of the steering wheel is flexible enough for you to now use a #10 wrench to remove the 4 short bolts that hold the steeering wheel on. That's it.

take off throttle body and clean it with throttle body cleaner.