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Ford Windstar
The Windstar was a minivan manufactured by the American automaker Ford Motor Company. This front wheel drive (FWD) minivan was manufactured in two generation models from 1994 to 2003.
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Where is the Heater control valve for a 1997 ford windstar?
Temperature control in most Ford vehicles these days is through the use of a "temperature blend door" mechanism. This door/flapper adjusts the amount of air that passes through the heater core that is then mixed into the air blown into the cabin.
This door is moved by a small actuator motor - which in the case of Windstars, is a very common failure point.
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What controls the drivers side power window on a Ford Windstar?
- A switch
- The window motor
- The window motor fuse(s)
How do you change the front wheel bearings on 2001 Dakota Quad Cab 2WD rear ABS only?
Remove wheels remove and support brake caliper Remove center dust cap Remove cotter pin Remove slotted washer Remove center nut Wiggle rotor--outer bearing should fall out Remove rotor Remove grease seal Inner bearing should fall out
On a 1999 Ford Windstar is there a fuse in the temperature control slide?
Yes, there is a fuse for the temperature controls - but - it also controls a number of other functions that you would certainly notice as not working also.
I believe it is fuse #10
NOTE: be sure to read the "Related Question" below about this #10 fuse!
It may lead you to identify a problem that is the subject of a Ford recall of all Windstars.
It is much more likely the small temperature blend door motor/actuator has failed - a very common problem with Windstars.
The good news it the part is relatively "easy" to replace and not terribly expensive ($50).
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How do you know when a fuse is gone - or blown - in a Ford Windstar?
The plastic body of a fuse is translucent - allowing you to see the metal 'connector' between the 2 legs of the fuse.
When a circuit suffers an overload, it's that middle section that literally melts, thus breaking the connection.
A blown or 'gone' fuse, 95%+ of the time is easily recognized.
There are times it is not readily evident the fuse has blown. In that case, either resort to a tester, or just put a new fuse in.
There are pictures in the Owners Manual and more information about fuses.
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check your governor on driver side of trans. gear might be broken or worn
Are you hooked up to Cable or Satellite? Try satellite then down shift into 1st before going into 2nd.
How do you get ABS trouble codes and where is the ABS computer located in the Van?
Check out www.autozone.com. They have some repair information for some of the model years of the Windstar. This may help you to find the location of the ABS parts you are looking for. I do not know how to get the codes but I'm sure it must be a special code reader.
I can't help with the codes, but the actual ABS controller is under the driver's seat. It "talks" to the rest of the computer controls via the data lines that run all through the vehicle. My schematics show it connected by way of a 25-pin connector.
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How do you find TDC on a Cavalier?
if you need to find tdc than put a screwdriver in the #1 cylinder hole and turn over by hand until the screwdriver is about to go down or up,you will find the spot in the crankshaft were you can turn it slightly and the screwdriver will go up a bit or down.
Why is my vehicle's defrost blowing cold air when set at warm?
If the temperature cannot be changed for any of the direction settings, e.g., defrost, vents, floor, then the problem is very likely to be the blend door actuator motor.
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What's the question? If they are not operating correctly buy a bottle of commercially available fuel injection cleaner at your local auto parts store - use it per the directions. Use a second bottle if the first yields no results. If THAT doesn't work you need a professional mechanics help.
The Ford Freestar several warning lights. The red water warning light indicates the cooling system is overheating. The red battery warning light indicates the charging system is malfunctioning.
you most likely have a faulty rear temperature blend door motor assembly. To access, you have to remove the driver's side rear quarter panel trim.
Hi there. Im rather new to this, but I hope that I may be of assistance with you. I had the exact same problem with my 98 Windstar and the only thing that i did was replace with rear air control switch. I'm 100% certain that this will fix your problem...
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How do you replace the drive-shaft bearing on the right side of a 1996 windstar?
While the CV (constant velocity) joint is "servciable", most people just replace the entire half-shaft / axle. Especially since they're only about $70-80.
To get started with how to replace one, see the "Related Questions" below for replacing wheel bearings - once the axle is disconnected from the steering knuckle, it's mostly just a matter of pulling/prying it out of the transmission.
What are common causes of premature battery failure on a Ford Windstar?
A bad battery - one of the 'cells' can fail and cause there to be virtually no reserver: need a jump after leaving lights on for just a very short time.
A bad alternator! If the voltage being sent to the battery from the alternator is too high / erratic, it'll drastically shorten the life of the battery.
the gear is located on the speed sensor, but the speedo is electronic so you can program it instead...
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What causes transmission fluid leak between the motor and transmission on a 2000 ford windstar van?
Worn or damaged front seal, worn or damaged torqueconverter hub, worn or damaged torqueconverter hub bushing. Worn or damaged torqueconverter hub bushing will sometimes damage the input stator which requires disassembly of the transaxle assembly.
What size battery does a 2000 ford windstar take?
According to the 2000 Ford Windstar owners manual :
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Fot the 3.0 L V6 engine :
It came from the factory with the Motorcraft BXT - 59 battery or the optional
BXT - 65 - 750 battery
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For the 3.8 L :
BXT - 65 - 650 or optional BXT - 65 - 750
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So , most of them are BCI group size 65 and 650 or 750 cold cranking amps
Ford Windstar OBD2 trouble code P0301 - is it always cylinder 1?
p0301 is cylinder 1 miss fire detected, this means there could be a bad wire, sparkplug, or coil to number 1 cylinder.
Yes, P0301 will always point to the #1 cylinder.
The pattern is P030x = a cylinder misfire, and x = the cylinder number that is misbehaving.
So any P0301-P0312 always represents misfires
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What is the average cost of a front-end alignment on a 2000 Ford Windstar?
In Michigan, I've seen alignments price between $45-65
1996 Ford Windstar starts but dies right away unless gas pedal is depressed?
If it isn't showing any codes (check the computer using a code scanner) I'd be suspicious of air and/or fuel filter.
