# \#windstar **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/windstar/165.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car sounds like a freight train](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sounds-like-a-freight-train/46336)
**Author:** [@cchbrad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cchbrad)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sounds-like-a-freight-train/46336 "2023-06-25T22:53:55Z")
My 2002 Windstar sounds like a freight train. The faster I drive, the louder the noise -it's absolutely deafening. It's not engine/transmission related - very quiet when stopped or in park. It's not brakes/tires. No ch… --- ## [2002 Windstar starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-windstar-starting-issue/55853)
**Author:** [@graywolf1107](https://community.cartalk.com/u/graywolf1107)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-windstar-starting-issue/55853 "2020-07-15T21:42:53Z")
I have a 2002 Ford Windstar that will not start. Last week we drove to Lansing MI and back (total of 4 hours round trip) with no problems. The next morning tried to start the van and while it tuns over normally it will n… --- ## [2002 Ford Windstar has rough idle and fuel smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-has-rough-idle-and-fuel-smell/166885)
**Author:** [@windstar19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/windstar19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-has-rough-idle-and-fuel-smell/166885 "2020-07-07T16:12:33Z")
rough idle low power then power kicks in all at once very strong fuel smell --- ## [Steel Seal - does this stuff really work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steel-seal-does-this-stuff-really-work/54763)
**Author:** [@dequiandra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dequiandra)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 9:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steel-seal-does-this-stuff-really-work/54763 "2020-07-06T09:10:39Z")
Does Steel Seal really work to repair a blown headgasket? I've been told that's what's wrong w/ my 2000 windstar and i don't have the money to have it replaced, but i need my van. --- ## [Need help with my van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-my-van/159843)
**Author:** [@Markanthony\_Akins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Markanthony_Akins)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-my-van/159843 "2020-02-29T02:31:11Z")
I have a 2000 Ford Windstar that i recently changed the ignition lock cylinder in it came with transponder keys but i cant get them programmed i called a locksmith and tried every trick on the internet but nothing worked… --- ## [1999 Windstar Electric Conversion; can engine be removed & leave transmission in, tow, etc](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-windstar-electric-conversion-can-engine-be-removed-leave-transmission-in-tow-etc/151488)
**Author:** [@OldeFarmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OldeFarmer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-windstar-electric-conversion-can-engine-be-removed-leave-transmission-in-tow-etc/151488 "2019-10-25T18:37:02Z")
1999 Windstar Electric Conversion; can engine be removed & leave transmission in & can it be towed to the next shop? One shop owner told me Windstars can’t be moved w/o engine. (Looking to call BS w/ other owners’ exp… --- ## [1999 Ford Windstar ground wire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-windstar-ground-wire/133173)
**Author:** [@fREDDIEfELDER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fREDDIEfELDER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-ford-windstar-ground-wire/133173 "2019-01-23T12:53:57Z")
having problem with the ground wire no start no start no dash light I can play with the ground wire some time it will start and cut back off help, --- ## [2001 Ford Windstar box next to engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-windstar-box-next-to-engine/128367)
**Author:** [@DannyMancillas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DannyMancillas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-windstar-box-next-to-engine/128367 "2018-11-08T16:09:47Z")
What is the little box on the left hand side of the motor --- ## [1995 Ford Windstar rear windows won't close](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-windstar-rear-windows-wont-close/120806)
**Author:** [@ricardogcucalon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ricardogcucalon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-windstar-rear-windows-wont-close/120806 "2018-07-13T02:48:41Z")
rear window don’t close(both)… --- ## [2002 Ford Windstar engine life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-engine-life/113698)
**Author:** [@BANJOE55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BANJOE55)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-engine-life/113698 "2018-03-18T00:02:14Z")
I have the 3.8 in engine. It has 160,000 miles on it. It seems to run fine with these motors known for up to 200,000 or more? --- ## [95 Ford Windstar problem starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-ford-windstar-problem-starting/96721)
**Author:** [@mchaviland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mchaviland)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-ford-windstar-problem-starting/96721 "2017-12-16T18:29:32Z")
The windstar is 3.8, v-6. When trying to start in less than 30 degree weather, the engine sputters and bucks. Eventually, it will catch and start and then it will run with no problem. It only has this problem in the cold… --- ## [Broken head gasket - repair or replace?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-head-gasket-repair-or-replace/69913)
**Author:** [@Fezodervenaga](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fezodervenaga)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-head-gasket-repair-or-replace/69913 "2017-02-13T22:15:27Z")
Lately I've been smelling the faint smell of coolant in my 2001 Windstar with almost 200,000 miles. The mechanic showed me the white smoke from the tailpipe, and handed me his verdict of a blown head gasket. Now I am l… --- ## [Bubbling, or gurgling sound drivers side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbling-or-gurgling-sound-drivers-side/97518)
**Author:** [@amanda.michelle.south](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amanda.michelle.south)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bubbling-or-gurgling-sound-drivers-side/97518 "2016-12-21T02:48:33Z")
My car is making a weird bubbling type sound whenever I turn ? I have no idea what it could be any ideas? Thanks --- ## [Rough running while moving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-while-moving/96136)
**Author:** [@donnieduck1962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/donnieduck1962)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-while-moving/96136 "2016-10-20T23:03:15Z")
I hope somebody can help me. I have a 2002 Ford Windstar. Just replaced a TPS, went to town was coming back home, and all of a sudden it started to spit and sputter while in gear. But, in neutral she runs alright. I use… --- ## [2001 Ford Windstar ABS Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-windstar-abs-sensor/84081)
**Author:** [@VA90](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VA90)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2014, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-windstar-abs-sensor/84081 "2014-03-08T01:10:46Z")
I purchased a Dorman front ABS sensor to replace the original but it didn't fit. The original took a while to get out because of corrosion but I'm sure I was able to get it all out and I even rubbed some emery paper arou… --- ## [Do vehicles get in trouble for smoking unknown chemicals after the age of 18?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-vehicles-get-in-trouble-for-smoking-unknown-chemicals-after-the-age-of-18/82693)
**Author:** [@daddyratty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daddyratty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 11:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-vehicles-get-in-trouble-for-smoking-unknown-chemicals-after-the-age-of-18/82693 "2013-12-16T23:49:54Z")
I had an exciting time tonight taking the radiator out of our 1995 Windstar. The mechanics quote this as a 3-hour job. I had read online that many amateurs had done it in less, but some took a little more. I took a l… --- ## [2001 Windstar - No brake lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-windstar-no-brake-lights/82204)
**Author:** [@CRCB30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CRCB30)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-windstar-no-brake-lights/82204 "2013-11-12T23:09:36Z")
I have scoured the intertoobs for advice and am coming up blank. I have no brake lights (Left, Right, or Center) but all other lights are operational. Fuses checked, double checked, triple and fourple checked. BPP sen… --- ## [Ford Windstar EVAP Canister](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-windstar-evap-canister/81430)
**Author:** [@wildfire78](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wildfire78)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2013, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-windstar-evap-canister/81430 "2013-09-27T02:36:15Z")
Can anyone tell me where the EVAP canister purge solenoid is located on a 1999 Ford Windstar with the 3.8 engine?? I replaced the vent valve that is located on the canister itself but cannot locate the purge solenoid val… --- ## [99 Ford Windstar start problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-windstar-start-problems/80930)
**Author:** [@JonBec](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonBec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-ford-windstar-start-problems/80930 "2013-08-23T02:54:05Z")
Today my Windstar would not start, it only start if I press on the accelerator if I let go it will die, I'm thinking gas pump any other suggestions? --- ## [Rough running \`98 Windstar 3.0 V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-98-windstar-3-0-v6/80221)
**Author:** [@Rondog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rondog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2013, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rough-running-98-windstar-3-0-v6/80221 "2013-07-07T23:02:30Z")
From cold, I start the van up, and if I just slightly crack the throttle it will start running rough. I think it goes away under heavier throttle...might just be that the rpms are up I can't feel it anymore, I don't know… --- ## [2003 Ford Windstar Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-transmission/79455)
**Author:** [@shelli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shelli)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2013, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-windstar-transmission/79455 "2013-05-22T03:14:40Z")
I have a vehicle that I was hoping would make it to the end of the year or so with because of credit issues. I just within the past week or less, am experiencing delayed shifting into 1st gear from stop, and a hard shift… --- ## [Windstar transmission failed...sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windstar-transmission-failed-sometimes/78862)
**Author:** [@62TD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/62TD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/windstar-transmission-failed-sometimes/78862 "2013-04-23T02:17:02Z")
The transmission in our '98 Ford Windstar has failed....sometimes. I went to back it out of the garage and the motor would rev, but no movement of the vehicle. I put it in drive and had the same results. When I put it… --- ## [03 windstar grinding brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-windstar-grinding-brakes/78519)
**Author:** [@byronkirby65](https://community.cartalk.com/u/byronkirby65)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2013, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-windstar-grinding-brakes/78519 "2013-04-07T02:23:28Z")
my 03 windstar SEL needed new brakes and to have the rotors turned... instead i opted to buy new discs and pads online at what i thought was a great price..$80 to my surprise the new discs were about a 16th of an inch th… --- ## [Weak Windshield Wiper](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weak-windshield-wiper/77695)
**Author:** [@MISTER\_BILL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MISTER_BILL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2013, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weak-windshield-wiper/77695 "2013-03-01T19:23:37Z")
About 2 years ago the driverside wiper on our '02 Windstar began lifting at speeds over 65 mph making wet weather driving scary for my wife, particularly on the rainy two day drive when we were moving from Texas to Illin… --- ## [Shaking and engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-and-engine-light/76827)
**Author:** [@LMNONE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LMNONE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 8:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-and-engine-light/76827 "2013-01-21T08:51:45Z")
we just replaced a pressure hose that broke and now the engine light blinks 30 times and then goes off and then blinks again plus the engine seems to be shaking allot. --- ## [2002 Windstar Manifold question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-windstar-manifold-question/75893)
**Author:** [@nanjack00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nanjack00)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 8:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-windstar-manifold-question/75893 "2012-12-11T08:05:40Z")
On the manifold there is a metal/steel pipe that the heater hose hooks to. That pipe is leaking anitifreeze. It has a small hole in it. Is this pipe replaceable or is it part of the manifold. I am a car illiterate wo… --- ## [2002 Ford Windstar Starts then Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-starts-then-dies/75829)
**Author:** [@schamp816](https://community.cartalk.com/u/schamp816)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-windstar-starts-then-dies/75829 "2012-12-01T04:45:17Z")
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 li… --- ## [Battery shorts out when less than half a tank? Weird, right?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-shorts-out-when-less-than-half-a-tank-weird-right/75279)
**Author:** [@ak1423](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ak1423)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-shorts-out-when-less-than-half-a-tank-weird-right/75279 "2012-11-01T00:00:38Z")
My 2000 Ford Windstar's battery seems to short out randomly when I have less than half a tank of gas. It starts out with the guages going crazy...jumping from one extreme to the next (even the spedometer!). Sometimes the… --- ## [Bizarre windshield wiper issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-windshield-wiper-issue/75010)
**Author:** [@daddyratty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daddyratty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bizarre-windshield-wiper-issue/75010 "2012-10-17T05:13:30Z")
Wondering if anyone has any experience with what seems to be a very odd problem. Our windshield wipers work just fine. They cover the entire surface of the windshield. Not a drop remains. Until the vehicle starts m… --- ## [Ford Windstar A/C pressure over 100 psi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-windstar-a-c-pressure-over-100-psi/74239)
**Author:** [@JLBird](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JLBird)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-windstar-a-c-pressure-over-100-psi/74239 "2012-08-24T07:14:47Z")
My a/c quit working in my 2001 Windstar and it just blows hot air now, but still kicks on. Since I use the A/C a lot in Florida I figured it just needed to be charged. I bought a freon can with the gauge on it. But when … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/windstar/165.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=windstar)