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A new cam position sensor fixed up the 0340 right away, but the 0302 remains. I did a search on this forum, and it seems this may just be an indicator of worse problems. Is this likely to be a head gasket (or cracked head?!?), or should I just try a new spark plug?
It runs very rough, has no power, and is barely driveable as it is. Although I'm new to Windstar repairs, I'm handy with a wrench. I just don't have the background to know if this is something I can fix, or a major problem. Maybe even a common problem? Thank you in advance!
Hemi392
I have had my 2000 SEL Windstar at the Ford dealership many times because the Power Slidings Doors open and close by themselves. Thankfully it has never happened while driving. The only way to deal with it is to lock the doors while the sliding door is in motion-after that I can hear it clicking and trying to open. AnThe problem is especially bad when it is damp outside. I have almost gotten squeezed by the door closing on me. Has anybody had this problem?
I changed the #2 spark plug, and the problem stays the same. The old plug was not a pretty brown ash, but was not wet or fowled either. I started the engine and unplugged the #2 spark plug wire at the coil, and there was no RPM change. I hooked up a "test" spark plug, and there was no spark. Tried the test plug right at the coil, still no spark. Maybe this is an electrical problem, and not a head gasket or something worse? If there is no spark coming from the #2 coil tower, where do I look next? Thank you!
Hemi392
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Hemi392
Unfortunately, we have learned to live with it. In our case it does not stall often and only during hot weather when the A/C is on. If you found a solution I would be interested in hearing about it.
152,000 miles on it. You might say I drove a lot. The van was crashed at 8,000 miles into a light post during a downpour. The repairs basically replaced the front end. Still drove like a champ. At about 44,000 miles my dealership(North Bros) rebuilt the transmission, ran excellent.
Then I took it in for service at 72,000 miles and , oh well they replaced ththe headgaskets.Best of all they gave me for FREE the front struts and even replaced the swivel bearing that the strut attaches to that was bad.
The strangest thing happened at 102,000 miles. I put a tankful of Sunoco gasohol and the next day the car turned into a pos. I took it to the dealer again and $2,000 later I had
2 fuel injectors replaced. My question is: what did they do? The car ran fantastic until
I traded it in on my '98.
In all that time I only had 3 sets of tires on it, no front bearings or tie rods NOTHING like
the POS problems you have had.
I purchased my '98 with about 15,000 miles on it. In 129,000 miles I have really had no
serious problems. At 22,000 the right rear brake cylinder froze. Fixed under warranty.
I did the usual replacements of the fan belt at about 85,000 miles and a tuneup with
plugs, wires and fuel filter just before I moved a 1,000 miles away. I towed a 2,000
pound trailer and got 20 to 22 mpg while towing it
At 99,2000 the alternator died and the outer tie rods were replaced under my 100,000
mile warranty. Also replaced was the driver's side window frame, a weld broke. I finally
replaced the front pads and the rotors at about 117,000 miles, the rears at 124,000.
I also need to get new inner tie rods and front bearings.
So in my driving 266,000 miles on my 2 WS I really have had no repeated problems
cupholder bottom broke and the cel is on with the engine running a bit rough.But, it might be the gas I put in earlier this morning :confuse: I still like my Canadian market Windstar
lights keep coming on and off. What could this be.
All the doors are shut!!!
Thanks
If no problems, check fuel pressure. Could also be a restricted fuel filter.
Is there a generic code that will reset the door? where should i go to get the help needed? dealership? factory? any help would be awesome and a real time saver. thanks Brent3
Then do not tell anyone and you could by one cheep. Mine 2000 books a 4,500 and I paid 400 + 25f or fan. goo luck hope this works
any and all help would be great, The dealers take a chunk out off a single income familys wallet!
Thanks.
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not firing right. Now what is the BEST solution? Replace the plug or what. The car still
runs good. :confuse:
How difficult is the ring replacement? Wouldn't it be great if the ring gear was replaceable in thirds or perhaps quadrants (without breaking apart the engine/trans)?
I really want to cry. The car had been sitting for a few days and I just hit the starter and the engine didn't even crank a few degrees. It felt as though the starter cracked through the teeth on the ring gear just as soon as it spun out to the end of the shaft. The starter teeth are still in place but one is definately cracked. My only advice to the masses: have a ford?--keep a spare ford handy, you'll need it sooner or later.
Thanks.
Thanks Ho11yw00d. I will try it soon.
Sorry but no, I don't think you should expect Ford to warranty the vehicle to 128,000 mi and 10-11 years. I wish they would give me 100,000 mi warranty on my 97 with 94K mi and leaking gaskets (not head gasket) that they want $1700 to repair.
Could anyone help troubleshoot. It appears my 1995 Windstar A/C is always on in any othe position than 0, when nothing is on.
I had an accident in 1995, and it is possible they connected wires wrong at the dash where the main lever is. Can this be the problem? and does anyone have a picture of how the wires should be?
Or could it be with the clutch? How do I Identify if it is the clutch?
A/C is nice, but not necessary unless it is hot. I can heat the car by keeping the temp adjusment sufficiently high, but A/C on the car seems to consume more fuel.
WOuld appreciate any help. I am in no Ford country in Europe, and do not think there is an easy fix here.
Rgds & thanx in advance
Voortti