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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Blower Motor, Replace -> 1998 Auxiliary -> 1998 Standard -> 1999-2000 Auxiliary -> 1999-2000 Standard -> Auxiliary -> Center Console -> Econoline -> Excursion -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> F-Series -> Plenum -> Ranger -> Standard -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

Econoline
Standard
  • Remove battery tray.
  • On models equipped with A/C, remove three accumulator/drier mounting screws, then move accumulator drier.
  • On all models, disconnect electrical connector from blower motor.
  • Remove blower motor housing tube.
  • Remove four screws and retaining clip.
  • To ease removal, align flat spot on blower motor mounting plate with accumulator, then remove blower motor.
  • Remove retaining clip, then the blower motor wheel.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Auxiliary
  • Remove thir...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement -> Aerostar -> Dana -> E-Series -> Escape -> Expedition, Navigator, F-150 & F-250LD -> Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> F-Super Duty Series -> Ford -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Windstar & Villager
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Aerostar

Removal
  • Remove sufficient brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove disc brake caliper as outlined in "Caliper Service".
  • On models equipped with 2WD, remove hub grease cap, cotter pin, nut retainer, hub spindle nut and front outer wheel bearing washer, then remove outer wheel bearing.
  • On all models, remove front disc brake hub and rotor.
  • On models equipped with 4WD, remove hub as outlined under "Halfshaft, Replace," in "All Wheel Drive System."
Installation
  • On models equipped with 2WD, install front disc brake ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1995-03 Windstar
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

The inertia switch is located at ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8 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 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.0 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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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2003 Windstar & 2004-07 Freestar & Monterey
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Release the cabin air filter cover retaining snaps, then remove the cover. The cabin air filter cover is located on the ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1998-2006 EEC-V -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-V system. If the lamp remains On or starts to blink, a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.

A temporary fault such as running out of fuel, poor quality or water in fuel or loose...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove fasteners holding grill panel to upper center reinforcement and fascia, then remove grill panel.
  • Remove right and left headlamp and cornering lamp assemblies.
  • Disconnect and remove grill panel brackets from lower and upper center radiator supports.
  • Remove and position aside the hood latch support brace from lower and upper center radiator supports.
  • Remove harness cover from upper center radiator support reinforcement.
  • Disconnect underhood lamp from upper center radiator support reinforcement.
  • Disconnect harness from cooling fan and...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.0 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 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Floor Pan Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Ford Windstar  3.0 V6 GASFloor Pan Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • CD Player
  • Right Lumbar Seat Pump Motor
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Right Power Lumbar Switch
  • Left Power Lumbar Switch
  • I/P Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Ford Windstar  3.8 V6 GASI/P Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ashtray Illumination
  • Message Center Switch
  • Right Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Ford Windstar  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Front Blower Motor Relay
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor Relay
  • Accessory Delay Relay
  • Rear Defrost Relay
  • Switched System Power Relay
  • 2000 Ford Windstar  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Exterior Rearview Mirror
  • Right Exterior Rearview Mirror
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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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