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1997 Ford Windstar CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Exercise System
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
An important fact most car owners ignore is that the A/C system must be used periodically. Car manufacturers caution that when the air conditioner is not used regularly, particularly during cold months, it should be turned on for a few minutes once every two or three weeks while the engine is running. This keeps the system in good operating condition.
Checking out the system for the effects of disuse before the onset of summer is one of the most important asp...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Windstar (4WABS) -> Troubleshooting -> ABS Too Sensitive/Engages On Normal Stop -> Hard Or Soft Brake Pedal -> Lack Of Deceleration During Medium/Hard Brake Applications -> No Communication w/ABS Control Module -> Soft Brake Pedal -> Unable To Enter Self-Test -> Vehicle Pulls During Braking -> Wheels Lock-Up -> Yellow ABS Warning Indicator On w/System Pass
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
ABS Too Sensitive/Engages On Normal Stop
- Inspect rear brake anti-lock sensor indicator.
- Inspect front brake anti-lock sensor indicator.
- Inspect sensor output.
- Intermittent open or shorted sensor circuit.
- Inspect for chaffed wire insulation or pinched wire.
- Inspect rear brake adjustment too tight.
- Inspect linings.
Wheels Lock-Up
- Inspect hydraulic outlet (dump) valve.
- Damp or contaminated rear brake shoe linings, stuck/leaking wheel cylinder or over adjusted rear brakes.
- Inspect parking brake.
Hard Or Soft Brake Pedal
- Inspect for stuck inlet (isolation) valve.
- Little or no vacuum boost.
- Inspect ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.
The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS
Front
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
- Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove bolts and position disc brake caliper aside.
- Remove front axle wheel hub retainer nut and washer.
- Remove lower control arm ball joint pinch bolt and nut, then separate ball...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- Lower starter motor.
- Remove starter motor electrical caps and nuts.
- Remove start...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Emission Maintenance Reminder Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp should light after approximately 60,000 miles of operation, Fig. . The amber lens lamp is located on the instrument panel and has the word Emissions, Emiss or EGR printed on it. After performing the required emission control maintenance, the module must be replaced or reset, depending on type of module used. On module equipped with reset feature, reset the module as follows:
- Turn ignition Off.
- On Aerostar models, the module is located under the instrument panel near the bulkhead connector.
- On Bronco, Explorer and F-Series, the module is attached to the instrument cluster to the left of ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater supply tube.
- Remove hose from heater supply tube.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hos...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Diagram for 1997 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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