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2001 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Parameter Identification Definitions
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value |
|---|---|---|
| ABSLAMP | ABS Warning Lamp State | ON, OFF |
| ABSLF_I | Left Front ABS Inlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSLF_O | Left Front ABS Outlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSLR_I | Left Rear ABS Inlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSLR_O | Left Rear ABS Outlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSRF_I | Right Front ABS Inlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSRF_O | Right Front ABS Outlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSRR_I | Right Rear ABS Inlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| ABSRR_O | Right Rear ABS Outlet Valve | ON, OFF |
| BOO_ABS | Brake Pedal Position Switch Input | ON, OFF |
| BRKLAMP | Brake Warning Lamp State | ON, OFF |
| CCNTABS | Number Of Continuous DTCs | Number Of DTCs |
| HYDR_SW | Hydraulic Pressure Switch Input | ON, OFF |
| LF_WSPD | Left Front Wheel Speed Signal | 0-255 MPH |
| LR_WSPD | Left Rear Wheel Speed Signal | 0-255 MPH |
| PWR_RLY | Power Relay Feedback Input | ON, OFF |
| RF_WSPD | Right Front Wheel Speed Signal | 0-255 MPH |
| RR_WSPD | Right Rear Wheel Speed Signal | 0-255 MPH |
FRONT ELECTRONIC MODULE PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value | ||||||
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| ACCDLY | Accessory Delay Relay Circuit | (1) | ||||||
| AL_EVT1 | Last 8 Alarm Events | (2) | ||||||
| AL_EVT2 | Last 8 Alarm Events | (2) | ||||||
| AL_EVT3 | Last 8 Alarm Events | (2) | ||||||
| AL_EVT4 | Last 8 Alarm Events | (2) | ||||||
| AL_EVT5 | Last 8 Alarm Events | (2) | ||||||
| AL_EVT6 | Last 8 Alarm Events | (2) | ||||||
| AL_EVT7 | Last 8 Alarm Events | (2) | ||||||
| AL_EVT8 | Last 8 Alarm Events | (2) | ||||||
| ATHFTSW | Security Speed Signal | notACT, ACTIVE | ||||||
| BLWRMTR | Blower Motor | notACT, ACTIVE | ||||||
| BRK_LVL | Brake Fluid Level | NOTOK, OK | ||||||
| CCNT | Number Of DTCs Stored In Module | One Count Per Bit | ||||||
| D_DN_SW | Driver's Window Down Switch | OFF, DOWN | ||||||
| D_DOOR | Left Front Door Ajar Switch | CLOSED, AJAR | ||||||
| D_DSRM | Driver's Door Unlock Disarm Switch | NO, YES | ||||||
| D_PWPK | Driver's Power Window Peak Current | Amps | ||||||
| D_PWRLY | Driver's Power Window | (1) | ||||||
| D_SBELT | Driver's Seat Belt | OUT, IN | ||||||
| D_UP_SW | Driver's Up Window Switch | OFF, UP | ||||||
| DD_UNLK | Driver's Door Unlock Output | (1) | ||||||
| DR_LOCK | Driver's Door Lock Output State | NO, YES | ||||||
| DR_UNLK | All Doors Unlock Output State | NO, YES | ||||||
| DU_WRLY | Window Driver Output State | notACT, ACTIVE | ||||||
| EXTTEMP | External Temperature Sensor Unfiltered Data | Degrees In Celsius | ||||||
| HOOD_SW | Hood Ajar Switch | CLOSED, AJAR | ||||||
| HORNRLY | Horn Control Driver | (1) | ||||||
| IGN_R | Ignition Switch - RUN Position | NO, YES | ||||||
| L_HIGH | Left High Beam Lamp Driver | (1) | ||||||
| L_LOW | Low Beam Lamp | (1) | ||||||
| LF_TURN | Left & Right Front Turn Lamp | (1) | ||||||
| OIL_LVL | Engine Oil Level | NOTOK, OK | ||||||
| OTD_SW | One Touch Down Switch | OFF, DOWN | ||||||
| P_DOOR | Passenger's Door Ajar Switch | CLOSED, AJAR | ||||||
| P_DSRM | Passenger's Door Unlock Disarm Switch | NO, YES | ||||||
| PARKLMP | Park Lamp Output | notACT, ACTIVE | ||||||
| PD_LOCK | Passenger's Door Lock | NO, YES | ||||||
| PD_UNLK | Passenger's Unlock Activated | NO, YES | ||||||
| PRK_BRK | Parking Brake Switch Input | OFF, ON | ||||||
| R_HIGH | Right High Beam Lamp Driver | (1) | ||||||
| R_LOW | Low Beam Lamp | (1) | ||||||
| R_WPRUN | Rear Wiper Run Switch | (1) | ||||||
| RADIOSW | Radio Remove Switch | OFF, ON | ||||||
| RF_TURN | Left & Right Front Turn Lamp | (1) | ||||||
| RWASHSW | Rear Washer Switch Position | (1) | ||||||
| VBAT | Battery Voltage | Voltage | ||||||
| WASHRLY | Washer Pump Relay Circuit | (1) | ||||||
| WFLUID | Washer Fluid Level | LOW, OK | ||||||
| WPHISP | Wiper 2 Speed Relay | (1) | ||||||
| WPMODE | Wiper Control Mode Select | (3) | ||||||
| WPPRKSW | Windshield Wiper Park Sense | NOTPRK, PARKED | ||||||
| WPRUN | Wiper Run Relay Driver State | (1) | ||||||
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/C | A/C | OFF, ON | ||||||||||
| A/C_DMD | A/C Demand Switch Input | OFF, ON | ||||||||||
| ABCHIME | Air Bag Chime | OFF, ON | ||||||||||
| ANTISCN | Anti-Scan Function | DISABL, ENABLE | ||||||||||
| BLENDDR | Blend Door Position | % | ||||||||||
| C_KEYMD | Clear Keys Mode Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||||||||||
| CCNT | Number Of Continuous DTCs Stored In ICM | One Count Per Bit | ||||||||||
| DIM_SW | Dimmer Switch Input Status 2 | % | ||||||||||
| DOMESW | Dome Lamp Switch | OFF, ON | ||||||||||
| ENABL_S | Vehicle Enable Status | DISABL, ENABLE | ||||||||||
| FBLWR_S | Front Auxiliary Blower Status | (1) | ||||||||||
| HORN_SW | Horn Input Switch | OFF, ON | ||||||||||
| IGN_A | Ignition Switch - ACCY Position | NO, YES | ||||||||||
| IGN_KEY | Ignition Key In/Out | OUT, IN | ||||||||||
| IGN_O/U | Ignition Switch- OFF/Unlock Position | NO, YES | ||||||||||
| IGN_R | Ignition Switch- RUN Position | NO, YES | ||||||||||
| IGN_S | Ignition Switch- START Position | NO, YES | ||||||||||
| L_MODE | Lighting Mode Input Switch Status | (2) | ||||||||||
| LAMP_SW | Headlamp Switch Status | (3) | ||||||||||
| LIGHTSN | Night (True)/Day (False) | NO, YES | ||||||||||
| LSWMODE | Headlamp Switch Mode Status | (4) | ||||||||||
| M_BLWR | Main Blower Status | NO, YES | ||||||||||
| M_KEY | Master Key Present | NOTPRE, PRESNT | ||||||||||
| NUMKEYS | Number Of Ignition Key Codes Programmed | 0-8 BCD | ||||||||||
| PCM_ID | PCM ID Status Stored | NOTST, STORED | ||||||||||
| PCM_VFY | PCM Verify OK | NO, YES | ||||||||||
| RDEF_SW | Rear Defrost Switch | OFF, ON | ||||||||||
| RESETSW | Select/Reset Switch | OFF, ON | ||||||||||
| RFOG_SW | Rear Fog Lamp Switch Signal | OFF- - -, ON- - - | ||||||||||
| TRACOFF | T/A Off Indicator Lamp | OFF- - -, ON- - - | ||||||||||
| TRANS_I | Transmission Control Indicator Light | OFF, ON | ||||||||||
| TURN_SW | Left & Right Turn Signal Switch | (5) | ||||||||||
| VBAT | System Battery Voltage Potential | OK, not OK | ||||||||||
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LEFT POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCNT | Number Of Continuous DTCs Stored In Module | Number Of DTCs | ||
| CLOSE_M | Drive Motor Closed Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| FUEL_DR | Fuel Filler Door Switch | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| PARK/IG | Park/Ignition Signal | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| LATCHSW | Power Sliding Door Latch Switch | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| MCLUTCH | Motor Clutch Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| OPEN_M | Driver Motor Open Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| OPTIC_P | Position Sensor Power Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| PSD_POS | Sliding Door Position | (1) | ||
| SD_B_SW | "B" Pillar Open/Close Switch Input | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| SD_ONSW | Overhead Console On/Off Switch | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| SD_OPSG | Rear Electronics Module Open/Close Signal | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| SD_OPSW | Overhead Console Open/Close Switch | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| UNLATCH | Unlatch Actuator Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| VSS_OK | Vehicle Speed Over 6 MPH | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
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REAR ELECTRONIC MODULE PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/CBL_P | A/C Blend Door Output Position | OPEN, CLOSED | ||||
| A/CMD_P | A/C Mode Door Output Status | OPEN, CLOSED | ||||
| A/CMT_R | A/C Blower Motor Output Relay | ON, OFF | ||||
| A/CSPD1 | A/C Blower Motor Output Speed 1 | LOW, HIGH | ||||
| A/CSPD2 | A/C Blower Motor Output Speed 2 | LOW, HIGH | ||||
| BLNDPOS | Blend Door Position Status | (1) | ||||
| BOO | Brake Pedal Switch | ON, OFF | ||||
| CCNT | Number Of Continuous DTCs | Number Of DTCs | ||||
| DECKLID | Decklid/Hatch Ajar | AJAR, CLOSED | ||||
| DR_DSRM | Decklid/Hatch Unlock Disarm Switch | NO/YES | ||||
| HMNTSTP | High Mount Stop Lamp | ON, OFF | ||||
| L_BRK_L | Left Rear Stop Lamp | (2) | ||||
| L_TAIL | Left Tail Lamp Output State | (2) | ||||
| LCNC_LP | License Lamp | ON, OFF | ||||
| LRDR_SW | Left Rear Door Ajar | AJAR, CLOSED | ||||
| LR_BKUP | Left Rear Backup Lamp | ON, OFF | ||||
| LR_LCKO | Left Rear Lock Activated | NOT, ACTIVE | ||||
| LR_TURN | Left Rear Turn/Stop Driver Output State | (2) | ||||
| LR_ULKO | Left Rear Unlock Activated | NOT, ACTIVE | ||||
| P_LCKO | Passenger's/Liftgate Lock Activated | NOT, ACTIVE | ||||
| P_ULKO | Passenger's/Liftgate Unlock Activated | NOT, ACTIVE | ||||
| R_BRK_L | Right Rear Stop Lamp | (2) | ||||
| R_TAIL | Right Tail Lamp Output State | (2) | ||||
| RDEFRLY | Heated Backlite Driver Output State | (2) | ||||
| RR_BKUP | Right Rear Backup Lamp | ON, OFF | ||||
| RR_LCKO | Right Rear Lock Activated | NOT, ACTIVE | ||||
| RRDR_SW | Right Rear/Sliding Door Ajar | AJAR, CLOSED | ||||
| RR_TURN | Right Rear Turn/Stop Driver Output State | (2) | ||||
| RR_ULKO | Right Rear Unlock Activated | NOT, ACTIVE | ||||
| VBAT | Battery Voltage | Volts | ||||
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value |
|---|---|---|
| CCNT | Number Of Continuous DTCs In Module | One Count Per Bit |
RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE PID INDEX
| PID | Description | Expected Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCNT | Number Of Continuous DTCs Stored In Module | Number Of DTCs | ||
| CLOSE_M | Drive Motor Closed Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| LATCHSW | PSD Latch Switch | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| OPEN_M | Driver Motor Open Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| OPTIC_P | Position Sensor Power Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| MCLUTCH | Motor Clutch Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| PARK/IG | Park/Ignition Signal | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| PSD_POS | Sliding Door Position | (1) | ||
| SD_B_SW | B-Pillar Open/Close Switch Input | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| SD_ONSW | Overhead Console On/Off Switch | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| SD_OPSG | REM Open/Close Signal | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| SD_OPSW | Overhead Console Open/Close Switch | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| UNLATCH | Unlatch Actuator Status | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
| VSS_OK | Vehicle Speed Over 6 MPH | notACT, ACTIVE | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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