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Thanks.
Rgds/LA
Before I do any of that, I would get back to the person who sold it to you and pick his brain. Sounds like you bought his problems.
I get a rather intense vibration/shaking in my front end intermittently. There is no repeatability in this. It can happen at 30, 50, 65, 80 mph, in any gear with over drive on or off. It only lasts a second or two, but it's quite intense. My van has 104,000+ miles on it so it is out of warranty. The dealer ship wants it for a whole week with an approval of $1000 and there is no way I'm agreeing to those terms.
Any one else have this problem?
Any help would be appreciated
I have another question for you and/or the forum. I got Motorcraft "direct replacement" from Autozone. They said nomenclature had changed slightly. "Pure platinum, yadda yadda......" Only concern is owners manual says you must use different plugs for front bank of cylinders vs rear bank. Referenced underhood sticker - I've got underhood stickers; none of em reference spark plugs. Autozone knew nothing about; had nothing in their computer.
Are you (or anyone else on the forum) aware of this. Maybe it's been changed since manual was written to identical plugs?
BTW, I agree. Access to rear bank of plugs on the Windstar wasn't that bad. My 97 Town and Country took me about 7.5 hours going by the OEM manual over the top; no access at all from bottom.
Tx again. Rgds/LA
P.S. 10-4 on the Chrysler mini-vans. Even with the wiper module removed they're a bear to do. Easier with the alternator removed, but not much.
I have a 2003 Windstar and a question for you experts out there. For some odd reason, my lift supports for the liftgate are now shot. I have to hold the liftgate open. I'd like to have these 2 lift supports replaced. Called several Ford dealers - they all want 48 bucks apiece. I cannot find any lift supports online for less than that price for the year 2003. Although, plenty of online retailers such as JCWhitney and CarParts.com do carry lift supports for 98 through 2002 Windstars. My question is this: can I purchase lift supports for a 2002 and will it fit on my 2003 windstar? They cost only 32.99 and I figure I'm saving at least 30 bucks. If they will fit with no problem, then I'll just order the ones for 2002 windstars and install them on my van.
Thanks!
Jason
On the Chrysler, I didn't remove cowl or wiper module but followed the OEM manual exactly. Still........what a pain!! I'm ready for direct fuel injection; let's get rid of weight and complexity of these big cast AL manifolds!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance!
Kurt
Thanks for listening and if anyone knows what that light is on the left side of the dash please let me know.
Thank you very much for your reply and I guess I will just have to take it in to the shop and pay the diagnosis fee.
Kurt
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Thanks,
TL
I have a 2001 Windstar SEL with a problem. On cold mornings, when making a left turn and accelerating, I hear a grinding or shaving noise coming from the left wheel area. It sounds like the tire may be touching something, but I checked and found nothing loose or out of place. Also, it happens even with just a slight left turn, so the wheel does not have to be turned all the way left to hear the problem. Also seems to only happen under power.
I’ve had CV-joints go on some other cars in the past, and this is not the same noise (cluck-cluck). I also searched this forum and could not find any problem that resembles this exactly. My Ford dealer is one of those where you have to do the troubleshooting yourself. They could not find anything wrong when I had the car with them the last time. Also took it to some trustworthy transmission guys for a service. They found the transmission to be in good order with little wear.
Any advice on where to start looking?
Thanks you
Christian
Have Tie-rod checked and link kit .
Autozone will scan and read the codes for free and can reset (turn off) the light.
If no Autozone, perhaps another parts store would.
Rgds/LA
Please advise... Thanks
DB
Here is the information off of the work ticket:
Dealer:
'Found that the door lock actuator is very weak in it's operation, door latch/lock cot sticking at this time. Replaced door lock actuator.
1 3L3Z-25218A43-AA Actu Frt Dr
2 94978 Lever Clip
1 94566
I hope this helps.