2001 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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's manual. Be very cautious using repair info from here because these pages may not apply to your vehicle. Different car Section 1 (Engine Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 2 (Anti-Lock Brake System - 4WAL) Section 3 (Disc Brake System & Drum Brake System) Section 4 (Electronic Suspension System) Section 5 (Module Communications Network System) Section 6 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications - Trucks) Section 7 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 8 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - Except Diesel) Section 9 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics - EEC-V - CNG, Flex-Fuel & Gasoline) Section 10 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V - Gasoline) Section 11 (Engine Controls - System & Engine Component Tests - EEC-V (Gasoline)) Section 12 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 13 (Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts) Section 14 (Engine Controls - Remove/Install/Overhaul) Section 15 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation - Gasoline) Section 16 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation - CNG/LPG (Bi-Fuel)) Section 17 (Engine Performance - Wiring Diagrams) Section 18 (Anti-Theft Systems - Active) Section 19 (Power Door Locks System & Remote Keyless Entry Systems) Section 20 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V (Bi-Fuel)) Section 21 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics - EEC-V (Bi-Fuel)) Section 22 (Power Sliding Doors System) Section 23 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts - 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) Section 24 (Engine Controls - System & Engine Component Tests - EEC-V (Bi-Fuel & Natural Gas)) Section 25 (Removal & Installation - A/T) Section 26 (Computer Relearn Procedures) Section 27 (Electrical Component Locator - F150) Section 28 (Engine - 4.2L V6 - VIN 2) Section 29 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 30 (Disc & Drum) Section 31 (Disc Brakes & Drum Brakes) Section 32 (Electronic Suspension System) Section 33 (Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures) Section 34 (Module Communications Network) Section 35 (Automatic Transmission Removal & Installation) Section 36 (Anti-Theft Systems - Passive) Section 37 (Cruise Control Systems) Section 38 (Engine - 4.6L V8 - VIN W & 6) Section 39 (Steering Column Switches) Section 40 (Module Communications Network - F150 Pickup) Section 41 (Anti-Theft Systems - Active) Section 42 (System Wiring Diagrams - F150) Section 43 (Fuel System Pressure Specifications) Section 44 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 45 (System Wiring Diagrams - F150) Section 46 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 47 (Computer Relearn Procedures) Section 48 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation - Gasoline & NGV) Section 49 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation - BLACKWOOD, Expedition, F150 Pickup & Navigator - Gasoline) Section 50 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V - Gasoline & NGV) Section 51 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - EEC-V - Gasoline) Section 52 (Engine Introduction - Trucks) Section 53 (Automatic A/C-Heater Systems) Section 54 (Manual HVAC Systems - F150) Section 55 (Disc Brakes & Drum Brakes) Section 56 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators) Section 57 (Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 58 (Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 59 (Engine Performance - Wiring Diagrams) Section 60 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications) Section 61 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems) Section 62 (Automatic A/C-Heater Systems) Section 63 (Disc Brakes & Drum Brakes) Section 64 (Starting System - F150 Pickups) Section 65 (Generators & Regulators) Section 66 (Starters) Section 67 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators) Section 68 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators - Single Generator) Section 69 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators - Dual Generators) Section 70 (Starting System) Section 71 (Starting System - Starters - Diesel) Section 72 (Starting System - Starters - Except Diesel) Section 73 (Starting System - Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty) Section 74 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 75 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - Except Diesel) Section 76 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics - EEC-V - Diesel 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) Section 77 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V - Diesel) Section 78 (Engine Control System & Engine Component Tests - EEC-V - Diesel 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) Section 79 (Diagnosis) Section 80 (Automatic Transmission - Diagnosis - 4R100) Section 81 (Automatic Transmission - Diagnosis - 4R70W) Section 82 (Automatic Transmission Servicing) Section 83 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - Trucks - Diesel) Section 84 (Automatic Transmission Servicing) Section 85 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 86 (Engine Control System - Adjustments) Section 87 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation -- ECONOLINE, Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty - Diesel 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) Section 88 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation) Section 89 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation - Crown Victoria - NGV) Section 90 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation -- ECONOLINE, Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty - Gasoline) Section 91 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation - F150 Pickup - Bi-Fuel) Section 92 (Removal, Overhaul & Installation) Section 93 (Removal, Overhaul & Installation) Section 94 (Engine Self-Diagnostics - EEC-V - Bi-Fuel) Section 95 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V - Bi-Fuel) Section 96 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation - Bi-Fuel) Section 97 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation - F150 Pickup - NGV) Section 98 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - EEC-V - Bi-Fuel) Section 99 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - EEC-V - NGV) Section 100 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation) Section 101 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics) Section 102 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes) Section 103 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing) Section 104 (Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts) Section 105 (Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts) Section 106 (Computer Relearn Procedures) Section 107 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation - ECONOLINE - NGV) Section 108 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) Section 109 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 110 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System - F150 Pickup) Section 111 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 112 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System -- Excursion & F250-550 Super Duty) Section 113 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 114 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 115 (Heater Systems - F150) Section 116 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - CNG, Flex-Fuel & Gasoline) Section 117 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - Gasoline) Section 118 (Adjustable Pedals Assembly Systems - BLACKWOOD & F150 Pickup) Section 119 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 120 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation - CNG, Flex-Fuel & Gasoline) Section 121 (Anti-Theft Systems - Passive - BLACKWOOD & F150 Pickup) Section 122 (Cruise Control Systems - F150 Pickup) Section 123 (Engine Introduction) Section 124 (Engine Introduction) Section 125 (AUTOLAMP Systems - BLACKWOOD & F150 Pickup) Section 126 (Instrument Panel - Analog - F150 Pickup - Gasoline) Section 127 (Analog Instrument Panels) Section 128 (Instrument Panel - Analog - BLACKWOOD) Section 129 (Instrument Panel - Analog - F150 Pickup (CNG)) Section 13

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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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