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2003 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 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.
After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
Aspire
- Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
- Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
- Disconnect driver's side air bag module...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
The single and tandem vacuum boosters,. Figs. and , are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.
On models equipped with gasoline engines, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On models equipped with diesel engines, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.
The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actua...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1995-03 Windstar
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
Refer to Fi...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor) system detects differences in inflation pressures in one or more tires. The system uses the ABS (Anti-Lock Brake system wheel speed sensors to...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator electrical connectors.
- Release wiring harness from alternator.
- Remove alternator mounti...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2003 Windstar & 2004-07 Freestar & Monterey
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 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 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to inst...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Exhaust System Diagram for 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Control Module,Brake Pressure Control Valve Diagram for 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 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: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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