# 2002 Ford Windstar Starts then Dies **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** windstar, ford\ **Created:** [November 30, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-starts-then-dies/75829 "2012-11-30T19:51:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![schamp816](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3da27b/32.png) [@schamp816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schamp816)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2012, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-starts-then-dies/75829/1 "2012-11-30T19:51:03Z")
I have a problem that seems hard to figure out what it is. I have a 2002 Ford Windstar that I have no problem starting in the Morning on the way to work. It starts fine after work. The problem is when I drive it for a little while like for 10 minutes and then turn it off. THen go back to start in 5 to 10 minutes it starts up then putters right out. If I wait for an hour or so and go back to try to start it most of the time it starts right up as if there wasn’t a problem. It doesn’t do it all the time but it is becoming more frequently. SO it only seems to happen when the car is warm. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-starts-then-dies/75829/2 "2012-12-01T01:28:06Z")
You have a component under the hood becoming heat sensitive. Typically, that’d suggest a coil, an igniter, or even a relay. ---
**Author:** ![eraser1998](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6de8d8/32.png) [@eraser1998](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eraser1998)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-starts-then-dies/75829/3 "2012-12-01T03:27:53Z")
Kill it with fire - it’s a Windstar - you’d be doing it a favor 😛 (I actually like Fords, but there is no excuse for the Windstar, IMO). Seriously, though, in addition to mountainbike’s comments, I’d add that I’ve seen that exact same behavior from a failing fuel pump. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-starts-then-dies/75829/4 "2012-12-01T04:45:17Z")
Time for a new fuel pump, no error codes or check engine light I assume. @eraser1998 Our 03 windstar has been as good as any vehicle, 1 fuel pump and plenum orings the only non maintenance after warranty repairs so far.