1999 Ford Windstar Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1999 Ford Windstar

  • 1999 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1999 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

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: 1999 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Bendix Hydro-Max Brake Booster -> Combination Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Integral Bypass Proportioning Valve -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

The master cylinder consists primarily of a hydraulic cylinder, primary and secondary hydraulic pistons and a single or dual chamber fluid reservoir. The front brakes are connected to the primary outlet port(s) and are actuated by the primary piston assembly. The rear brakes are connected to the secondary outlet port and are actuated by the secondary piston assembly.

Hydraulic Control Valves

Combination Valve

This multi-function hydraulic control unit consists primarily of a pressure differential valve, brake lamp warning switch and a proportioning valve. A pressure diff...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Aerostar, Escape, E-Series, Excursion, F-250HD, F-350, F-Super Duty, Ranger & Villager -> Bendix Hydro-Max -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Windstar -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Aerostar, Escape, E-Series, Excursion, F-250HD, F-350, F-Super Duty, Ranger & Villager

Bleed primary and secondary hydraulic brake systems separately, bleeding the longest line first on each system. Do not allow reservoir to run dry during bleeding operation. Never use fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system. Ensure proper bleed sequence is followed.

On 1997-98 Villager models, the bleed sequence is lefthand front, righthand front, lefthand rear, righthand rear.

On Aerostar, E-Series, Escape, Excursion, F-250HD, F-350, F-Super Duty, Ranger and 1999-2001 Vill...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Brake Linings

Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary).

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Windstar (4WABS) -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 -> 1998 -> 1999 -> 2000 -> 2001 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Quick Check -> Quick Test -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

  • Connect New Generation Star (NGS) Tester tool No. 007-00500, or equivalent, to Data Link Connector (DLC) located under instrument panel to right of steering column.
  • Place ignition in RUN position.
  • Follow instructions on NGS Tester screen to retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If NGS reports system passed, no DTC's, go to "Quick Check". If NGS reports link communication error, module not responding, proceed as follows:
    • Ensure ignition is in RUN position.
    • Inspect power distribution box and fuse junction panel for open fuses.
    • Inspect NGS connecti...

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