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Ford Windstar CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Compressor, Replace -> 1998 -> 1999-2000 -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 4.0L Engine -> 4.2L Engine -> 4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L Engines -> 5.4L & 6.8L Engines -> 7.3L Diesel Engine -> Econoline -> Excursion -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> F-Series -> Ranger -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
If A/C compressor has failed internally, A/C system must be flushed with a Rotunda A/C flusher tool No. 014-00991, or equivalent. If there is evidence of system contamination, replace suction accumulator/drier and evaporator core orifice.
Econoline
4.2L Engine
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube.
- Remove drive belt.
- Disconnect A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Disconnect A/C manifold and tube.
- Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts, then the compressor.
- Revers...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Aerostar -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Bendix Hydro-Max Brake Booster -> E-Series, F-250HD, F-350 & F-Super Duty -> Escape -> Excursion -> Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Installation -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger -> Removal -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
Aerostar
Use care when removing the brake master cylinder to avoid scratching the exposed primary piston.
- Disconnect wiring harness from low fluid level warning switch in master cylinder reservoir, then the low fluid warning switch from master cylinder.
- Disconnect brake pressure differential valve warning lamp switch from combination valve, then the front and rear brake tubes from master cylinder.
- Remove nuts attaching master cylinder and booster bracket holder to power brake booster.
- Discard fluid from master cylinder, allowing fluid to pour through reservoir fi...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1995-03 Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
The inertia switch is located at ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2001 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 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS
The Low tire Pressure Warning system is designed to detect a significant loss of inflation in any one of the tires installed on the vehicle. This system uses the anti-lock brake wheel speed sensors to detect a change in wheel speed due to deflation of a tire. Inflating a low tire will not reset the Tire Warning system . The Low Tire Warning system should also be reset, tires have been rotated, after tire replacement and after wheel alignment. Reset the Low Tire Warning system as follows:
- Place the ignition switch in the On posit...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect alternator wiring harness.
- Loosen alternator pivot bolt, then remove alternator mounting bracket bolts.
- Release tension on alternator drive belt. Remove drive belt from alternator.
- Remove alternator bracket, then remove ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2003 Windstar & 2004-07 Freestar & Monterey
Vehicle: 2001 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 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Engine Oil Life Indicator -> 1999-01 Windstar
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100%, (approximately 180 days or 5000 miles) or to a personalized percentage, proceed as follows:
- Press RESET and SETUP buttons at same time. This activates a service mode and displays OIL LIFE 100% ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+
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 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1995 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Dash Panel Diagram for 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Windstar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - WIPER MOTOR COVER Vehicle: 1999 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLE DIPSTICK - LEAKS - 4F50N, AX4N, AX4S TRANSAXLE Vehicle: 2000 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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