20 Most Recent 2001 Ford Windstar - Page 10 Questions & Answers

Is the antitheft light flashing? If it is you may have a key problem. More detail on the problem would be helpful.

GO TO 2001 FORD WINDSTAR OWNERS MANUAL AND DOWNLOAD FOR FREE FROM FORD THEN LOOK AT ROADSIDE EMERGENCIES THE FUSES AND ALL RELAYS ARE IN THERE IS THERE POWER TO ANY LIGHTS (PARKING/ TAIL DOES THE SIGNALS WORK TRY TO PUT THE HIGH BEAMS ON THE MULTIFUNCTION DIRECTIONAL WIPER BRIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE GONE OR YHE MAIN LIGHT SWITCH THERE IS ALSO A LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE IT'S POSSIBLE THAT THERE'S A BROKEN WIRE OR DIRTY CONNECTORS YOU MUST CHECK ALL BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY FOR NOTHING USE A VOLT METER YOU CAN BUY ONE FOR $15 OR LESS TO HELP YOU SEARCH FOR POWER

Most probable is the motor in the power window shorted. Have you ever had problems with the windows going up or down?

If it happened at the same time...

It could possibly be the GEM module. If you have any other weird electrical issues like your dome light staying on or your automatic headlights not working then it's probably the GEM module. If it is the GEM then you have to have the new one flashed(programmed) by the Ford dealer. The GEM is basically a computer for all your non-critical electrical stuff. The ignition and fuel systems use the main ECM computer while everything else that is secondary will go thru the GEM. Of course it may just be a common power wire or circuit that operates your power windows/locks and radio that has a short or bad relay or switch. The main driver side switch will distribute power to all the locks and windows. If that switch is not getting power then it none of your windows or locks will work. The radio is usually on a separate circuit and operates thru a fuse in the fuse panel. If these things happened at different times then it's probably a wiring, fuse, relay, or switch issue.

chec fuses then look in engine area for any flaws in wiring--could be a computer issue-may want to disconnect the main plug -in then clean area and plug it back in--try to get car scanned by a mobile mech--computer may need to be reprogramed

LOOK FOR THE LITES ON THE PANEL TO FLASH OR FADE OFF AND ON, IF SO,THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY HAVE A POOR GROUND..

Hello, Have your Alternator checked. When the insides of the Alternator break down it can charge the Chassis and your gauges will go goofy.

Would like to know what you found when you fix this van.

Remove the plastic trim from around the window to expose the hinges and mounting jamb. Unsnap the motor gimbal if equipped. Remove the window and replace with new unit. An auto salvage outfit may have one in stock or at hand in the yard for less money than the dealership.

Righty tighty, lefty loosey. Use six point socket and breaker bar if needed.

1-4-2-5-3-6 Cylinder numbering:

• Windshield side 1--2--3 4--5--6 Frt. Of vehicle

Coil numbering:

• • --4 PIN-- ---------------- --1--- 2--- 3-- ---------------- --5--- 6--- 4--

Did you check ALL the fuses. Are there TWO fuse panels (See owner manual or dealership)? Some models have have the radio fused to two circuits...

You need a bypass kit from Ford. Otherwise just disconnecting the harness will not allow the car to start.

Make sure you have a belt routing picture under the hood, usually near the radiator. There is a spring loaded tensioning pulley among the other pulleys. You have to relieve the tension while slipping the belt off and on. Most of the time, you need a long handled wrench, or socket driver.

It is hard to give a definite answer because I don't know which and how many wires were damaged...Anti theft can be a real HEADACHE.....You can begin by disconnecting battery cables..Use your VIN number for parts,Get new ignition with a programmed factory key from dealer only.....They probably blew certain fuses and or relays when this happened...Or maybe not..Install new ignition connect battery cables..,turn switch on just to check for bad fuses and relays...Disconnect battery again...replace any fuses blown...Connect battery again...( Each time you disconnect battery it resets the computer system and should clear anti theft codes..)..make sure all doors are unlocked by using door remote key fob....Now see if vehicle will crank..If all is done correctly it should start...However I don't know how much damage was done.....It may possibly be too much work to totally disengage anti theft....You could start with removing all fuses and relays related to anti theft but disconnect battery before...I DO NOT RECOMMEND trying to disable the theft system.....You may create more headaches that you want.......Begin by trying what I described just to be safe...!!....

Push on the seat in the closed position to release the latch then it should open! WD 40 the slides !

Have you checked your fuel shut off valve. It is behind the taillight on the passenger side, open the door where the jack is and look toward the back of the taillight. Should be a black box with a red button on top, if its tripped then all you have to do is push it down you will hear it click and the button will stay down. I try to locate you a wiring diagram. Good luck

that is misfire cause by 3 things if egr main not stuck open bad compression on any cylinder, (weak or dead) bad spark , do that long forgotten tune up now.? bad fueling, lots of tests. injectors leaking or clogged,or way too high fuel pressure? more tests. want to test, or GUE$$