2001 Ford Windstar - Page 4 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

There must be a switch that is broken, stuck in the on position, or receiving power when it is not supposed to.

This is caused by a low engine vacuum, the engine vacuum is low when you accelerate, the HVAC system loses vacuum to the mode control vacuum switch and defaults to the defrost ducts for safety. You likely have a leaking mode control vacuum switch in the control panel of the heater AC system (HVAC).

This could be shocks, struts, bushings or bearings.

It sounds like you have either a defective window lift motor or the window regulator is sticking due to corrosion or lack of lubrication. Dry carefully spraying silicone into the window run channels at the front and rear of the window glass, this may free it up. WARNING do not get the spray silicone on plastic trim or paint, use a rag and carful spray the fluid.

Hello Ataya Mickelson, I'm thinking... you meant ticking...?? Yes they (UNIVERSAL JOINTS) do... but I pulled up your car on-line and IT APPEARS you have CV-Joints (on your "half shafts" (axle, each side)). So do CV-joints (constant velocity joints) generally always start with a faint ticking... (if dry or hot even squeal) ... these sounds can get a LOT LOUDER ... and quite dangerous. These joints might progress to grinding and even banging... or simply FAIL and come completely apart (catastrophic). Something that should NOT BE IGNORED. PARTS are not expensive (see below): Thinking has always been one of my travails... problems & joys (when done properly)... but regardless of how well or poorly I have done it... It has always been completely SILENT... (I'm just saying). Best regards... hope this helps!! http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2001,windstar,3.8l+v6,1372766,drivetrain,cv+joint,2292 2001 FORD WINDSTAR 3 8L V6 CV Half Shaft Assembly RockAuto http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2001,windstar,3.8l+v6,1372766,drivetrain,universal+joint,2392

Is there oil in it now? You could have blown a head gasket, and that can fill cylinders with water, or the oil could have run out, and the engine could be seized. In any case, it could be expensive.

You must have not connected all the wiring or misconnected it.

Time to see the dealer.

All of these devices run through a computer control module generally referred to as the GEM (Generic Electronic Module) module, you need the dealer to test this control module with a special scan tool.

A code reader has the function/ability to reset codes. If you do not have access to this tool, disconnecting the battery for 30 sec will normally clear the codes as well

Need the code re-setting.

Are you sure that the batteries in your remote are okay?

find your leak. could be hose, power steering switch, or pump itself.

are you sure it's the multi function switch? it might be the high beam relay.

The switch is located in the rear. Passenger side behind the jack

try removing negative going to the engine block.possible dry battery acid on bolt threads.also be sure battery posts are clean. hope this helps, good luck

Sodometer and speedometer could be vehicle speed sensor. ABS module could cause the other symptom. Do a search on the part number they say is bad. Try this site for repairs http://www.bba-reman.com/catalogue/Products.aspx?category=811

Check the plug closely. The tabs where the bulb goes in corrode and break off. Replace the plug.

Auto Zone along with other parts suppliers have been graciously willing to read for me the OBD codes from my check engine light in the past. I might ask them to check for you the codes and possible cause.