2001 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Component Locations

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COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Component Location
Anti-Lock Brake Control Module See Fig 1
Data Link Connector (DLC) Located Below Driver's Side Of Instrument Panel, Right Of Steering Column
Front Electronics Module (FEM) See Fig 1
In-Line 14-Pin Harness Connector C432 Located Rear Right Side Of Cargo Area, Behind Panel
In-Line 16-Pin Harness Connector C180 Located Behind Instrument Panel, Above Front Electronics Module (FEM)
In-Line 16-Pin Harness Connector C292 Located Behind Driver's Side Kick Panel
In-Line 42-Pin Harness Connector C100 Located At Left Rear Side Of Engine Compartment
Instrument Cluster See Fig 1
Next Generation Speed Control (NGSC) Servo See Fig 1
Parking Aid Module (PAM) See Fig 1
Rear Electronics Module (REM) See Fig 1
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Module See Fig 1
Restraint Control Module See Fig 1
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) See Fig 1
Fig 1: Locating Vehicle Communication Network Modules
G99E05014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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