2001 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Self-Diagnostic System

NOTE: All diagnostic tests are written specifically for New Generation Star (NGS) tester. Most generic scan tools can be used, but may have limited capabilities.

Connect New Generation Star (NGS) tester to Data Link Connector (DLC), located beneath instrument panel. Using NGS tester, perform data link diagnostics test. See DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM in MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - WINDSTAR article. If NGS tester responds with CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70=ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, repair module communications concern. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - WINDSTAR article. If NGS tester displays NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for Front Electronic Module (FEM), perform TEST A: NO COMMUNICATION WITH FRONT ELECTRONIC MODULE  under SYSTEM TESTS.

If NGS tester responds with SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record continuous DTCs. Erase continuous DTCs. Using NGS tester, perform FEM self-test. Perform appropriate test in accordance with DTC retrieved. See FRONT ELECTRONIC MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX  table. Codes listed in this table are only for testing covered in this article. For complete DTC listing, see MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - WINDSTAR article. If no DTCs are retrieved, repair by symptom. See SYMPTOM INDEX  table under SYSTEM TESTS.

FRONT ELECTRONIC MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX

DTC (1) Description Perform Test
B1243 Express Down Switch Circuit Short To Voltage F 
B1304 Accessory Delay Relay Coil Circuit Short To Voltage B 
B1342 ECU Defective (2)
B1404 Driver's Power Window Down Circuit Open C 
B1405 Driver's Power Window Down Circuit Short To Voltage C 
B1407 Driver's Power Window Up Circuit Open C 
B1408 Driver's Power Window Up Circuit Short To Voltage C 
(1) Codes listed in this table are only for testing covered in this article. For complete DTC listing, see MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - WINDSTAR article.
(2) Clear and document all DTC. Perform Front Electronic Module (FEM) self-test. If DTC B1342 is retrieved again, replace FEM.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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