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1998 Ford Windstar, Service engine light stays on

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The only way to tell why teh engine light is on is to have the engine codes read. Many part stores do it for free. Most shops charge $40 which is well worth it. That's what we charge. Usually it turns off if there is a faulty sensor, or circuit problem,

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YOU NEED TO TAKE VECHICLE TO AUTO ZONE THEY WILL SCAN IT FOR FREE.AND TELL YOU WHAT CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON.AND YOU CAN REPLACE THAT PART.

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  • Posted on Apr 11, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 Ford Windstar Transmission to 2000 Ford Windstar

while it is possible to perform that swap, the newer 2000+ transmissions will have updated internals and such.

so will it work............. yes.

is it optimal.................no.

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SOURCE: service engine light stays on, Why?

Take the vehicle to an auto supply store and have them read the OBDII code(s). This will give you a general idea of where the problem(s) lie.

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  • Posted on Oct 14, 2009

SOURCE: service engine soon light

NO THEY ARE THE SAME SOMTHIG IS WRONG

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SOURCE: 1998 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer SERVICE ENGINE SOON light

Take the vehicle to any local auto parts store that will read the codes. WRITE THEM DOWN, and report back here for further help.

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2010

SOURCE: 1998 WINDSTAR CSERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON

it's not likely a bad o2 sensor would cause it to run rough, but the catylitic converter, which is what the o2 sensor reads the flow of, would cause the car to idle and run rough.If you take it to an auto parts store to have a diagnostic test ran on it( most major parts stores will do this for free), thecodes it gets would help pin point it alot better.

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A new window will come up if you have Adobe Reader (free at abobe.com) installed on your PC, (this is where I saved the doc.from.)
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