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I got the muffler checked out and the mechanic said the muffler system is not touching the frame .
Had anyone encounter a problem like this before?
BTW , I bought this Winstar from an auction with 85000 miles.The problem with it then was the Transmission was not changing on the first gear. being an electronics guy I took out my meter and test the little module on top of the Transmission and found it to be defective.I went straight to the office and bought it for $3,000 took it home and I went to ford and bought the module for approx $100.00 and put it on. This unit never give me any problems until now 6 years later.
Does anyone have this problem with their Windstar? I
If so, how do you fix it?
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very dependable up to this point. I have been having problems with it running rough like a stutter at speeds of 40mph to highway speeds (60 to 75 mph). It doesn't do it all the time.
It may run good going into town and stutter going home or vice versa. I have replaced catalytic converter and one oxygen sensor. Convertor was rattling. Replaced plugs and wires. No check engine light showing. I have also cleaned MAF sensor. Fuel pressure checked ok. HELP
Bulletin 03-16-1"
How on earth do I get to bulletin 03-16-1??????????????
I've tried everything humanly possible! Did a search, looked up messages.. It's virtually impossible to find that bulletin on this web site!!!
However, the Bolt holding it on does not have enough clearance to be taken out (hits engine wall).
Does the one additional Bolt that appears to hold the assemply on come out (cannot seem to move it)? Or does the whole assembly have to come off?
Before I get into approving a tear down, I want to make sure it isn't something less expensive.
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It turned out to be my intake manifold. You can check this by setting the conditions for the engine to make the noise and then press down hard on the intake manifold, if there is a change in the noise, then you have found the problem.
That is how the guy at the Ford dealership found the problem. It only took them 3 years to figure it out.
Hope this helps.
Other than the engine getting dirty, what are the longer term consequences of letting these leaks go?
This is to be an extra vehicle for about 9 of the next 12 months, and will see limited use. That limited use may continue after that too, extending the life of the current engine.
With a remanufactured engine, I assume those gaskets and other gaskets and seals on the engine would all be new, correct? That (plus the warranty) would definitely makes it a better solution, as I would not want to replace these gaskets and then have head gaskets blow or something.
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I've brought it for service 2x now and they still can not find out where the water is coming from. They resealed my roof seams. I can see it coming down my passenger rear near the back hatch and into the power outlet. The rug in the back is dry but the rug under the front seats and back bucket seats are soaking wet. .. This makes me think it is running somewhere under the floor also and coming up where ever it can find an exit. Rust has started on the back of my seats where metal is exposed and I have a moldy odor inside. I am really worried about the "MOLD" issue now. They have not offered to do anything for my rugs or anything else. Any suggestions. I am bring in back to be looked again today.
- LF
JC in North Carolina
Windstar Door Ajar Light Problem
Last week the battery died as the interior lights would not turn off. I can hear the relay go off just seconds after I close the door, but the lights stay on.
I took off Fuse 29, but it of course this disables also power windows and door locks among other things that would be nice to have sometimes.
Could there be a short-circuit somewhere?
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Marko
Nashville, TN
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the dealer wants to replace sensors, pcv cover, reporgram something, and more, for about $950.
Do you know if this is a common issue with windstars? Has Ford been contacted?