Ford TSB 03-16-1 says the fix involves several steps: remove the upper manifold plenum and replace the original gaskets and bolts with revised ones, replace the front valve cover with a revised valve cover that reduces the amount of oil vapor sucked into the PCV system, inspect and replace the fuel pressure regulator hose, and finally, reflash ...

I have a 2001 Windstar. It is at the Ford shop getting its fourth alternator and third PCM within two weeks. The first alternator stopped charging. The second one worked for a few hours then stopped charging. The third one began smoking right away, as the meter showed 17.8 volts. The mechanic has done extensive diagnostics, replaced wiring, etc.

A mechanic told me that the 3.8-liter powertrain in the 1996 Windstar is compatible with the 1997 model only. I was wondering if this is true and if a transmission off a 1996 would work in a 1995 Windstar, or a '95 engine in a '96 va

1998 Ford Windstar minivan 3.8L drives for 20 minutes from cold then stalls. Answered 125 views 8 comments 0 points Most recent by xwesx August 2020 Ford Ford Windstar Warning Lights/Codes

My 2000 windstar just passed 80,000 miles and at the same time all this happened: ABS light - ON Parking Light - ON OD off light - flashing Spedometer - not working Odometer - not working displays ----- The 10amp fuse that controls all of this keeps blowing. I had a service tech unplug part of my wire harness under the air filter box from a ...

Feb 14, 2025 · Oh honey, Windstar parts are like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get. Generally speaking, parts from the same generation of Windstar (1995-2003) should be interchangeable ...

Oct 20, 2022 · Since the Windstar motor is a transverse mount (faces sideways towards the passenger side), sparkplugs 1,2 & 3 will be the ones on the back side of the motor, with 1 being the first one at the ...

Dec 17, 2024 · The heater control valve on a Ford Windstar is typically located near the firewall of the vehicle, close to the engine. It is part of the heating and cooling system, responsible for regulating the ...

The mirror on the 2001 Ford Windstar is the same mirror found on the 1999 Ford Windstar. They are interchangeable. Where is the ecm located on a 98 Ford Expedition?

I have a 2001 Ford Windstar since 2 days ago whenever is on drive or reverse, we hear sounds like something rubber, the emergency brake light comes on, and the emergency brakes partially engage on their own. I just brough it back from the dealership to have a check engine light and airbag light diagnosed.