2003 Ford Windstar won't start

mechanic believes replacing the BCM might be the issue? He believes ?? You bettery find yourself another mechanic. The BCM has nothing to do with it . Hooking up a scan tool an checking for DTC'S diagnostic trouble codes is the place to start. Besides that vehicle does not have a BCM .

might be shut off on headlight switch.

Given the vehicle,age & all the terrible
transaxle problems on a windstar & vehicle
it replaced

Your transaxle has failed

Having once owned a trans repair shop

Get rid of it & never buy another van type
vehicle,any brand

Battery dead in the morning Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice

YOU MAY HAVE A BAD DOOR AJAR SWITCH. HOWEVER, YO HAVE A TIMER THAT SHUTS OFF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AFTER 300 MINUTES. IT'S CALLED A BATTERY SAVER FEATURE. TEST IT OUT.

THE EXTENDED CRANK MAY BE A CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL PUMP IN THE TANK, ALLOWING PRESSURE TO DROP WHEN YOU TURN THE ENGINE OFF.
OR A BAD FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ON THE ENGIEN FUEL RAIL.

TRY THIS TEST, TURN KEY TO "ON" POSITION, WAIT 5 SECONDS, SHUT OFF KEY FOR 30 SECONDS. TURN KEY ON, WAIT 5 SECONDS, THEN START ENGINE. IF IT STARTS RIGHT UP, YOU ARE LOSING FUEL PRESSURE WITH ENGINE OFF.

THIS BUILDS UP PRESSURE IF IT DROPPED DURING SHUT DOWN.
REPORT TEST RESULTS.

PLEAE RATE, THANKS

All your lights, with the exception of the interior, run threw the turn signal switch. start here and let me know. The TS switch is easy to replace.
there are 3 or 4 screws to remove on the bottom of the steering column bezel and they pop loose. then there are two screws, most likely torx, that hold the switch.
Randy

A few things I can think of are the starting circuit of the ignition switch, the neutral saftey switch, the starter solenoid, a fusible link, and a bad connection.

I had the same problem. Cheap way to fix is to remove fuse. Only problem with that is my power windows were on the same fuse so they wouldn't work without the fuse. Alternative was to remove the bulbs from interior lights and leave the fuse in. The door ajar light will remain on but at least your interior lights won't be on running down your battery.

Check your battery terminals make sure they are clean and corrosion free.
Also check all ...A-L-L courtesy lights in your car. there are some ceiling mounted lights that are passenger operated and may be on... Also check your glove compartment and consoles for lights.
Also check for charger cords... These have indicator lights and sometimes can drain the batt as well.
Also, under the hood, is a gravity activated lamp . Open the hood and make sure that it's going off and staying off as the hood closes...
Let me know if you find anything...
K

Ford windstar is a very problematic car.

Please disconnect the stereo and see what happens because most of the time that is what drains the power from the battery.

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