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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2003WINDSTAR BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSHVAC CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
2003 Ford Windstar Base
HVAC Control System - General Information
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION HVAC Control System - General Information
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Climate Control System
- Special Tool(s)
- Inspection and Verification
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- Instrument Cluster Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- FEM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- REM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Front Electronic Module (Fem)-Unable To Carry Out The Front Electronic Module (Fem) Self-Test
- Pinpoint Test B: No Communication With The Rear Electronic Module (Rem)-Unable To Carry Out The Rear Electronic Module (Rem) Self-Test
- Pinpoint Test C: No Communication With The Hybrid Electronic Instrument Cluster (HEC)-Unable To Carry Out The Hybrid Electronic Instrument Cluster (HEC) Self-Test
- Pinpoint Test D: Incorrect/Erratic Direction Of Airflow From Outlet
- Pinpoint Test E: Insufficient, Erratic Or No Heat
- Pinpoint Test F: The A/C Does Not Operate Or Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test G: The A/C Is Always On
- Pinpoint Test H: No Operation In All Temperature Settings
- Pinpoint Test I: The Blower Motor Does Not Operate/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test J: The Blower Motor Operates Continuously In High Speed
- Pinpoint Test K: No Operation In High Blower Setting
- Pinpoint Test L: No Operation In Lower Speeds
- Pinpoint Test M: The Auxiliary Blower Motor Does Not Operate/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test N: The Auxiliary Blower Motor Does Not Operate Using The Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Switch
- Pinpoint Test O: The Panel/Floor Controls Do Not Operate Using The Front/Rear Auxiliary Climate Controls
- Pinpoint Test P: The Temperature Controls Do Not Operate Using The Front/Rear Auxiliary Climate Controls
- Pinpoint Test Q: The Panel/Floor And Cool/Warm Controls Do Not Operate Using The Front/Rear Auxiliary Controls
- Pinpoint Test R: The Panel/Floor And Cool/Warm Controls Do Not Operate/Do Not Operate Correctly When Using The Rear Auxiliary Controls
- Component Tests
- Climate Control System
- General Procedures
- Air Conditioning (A/C) System Check - Retail Procedure
- Spring Lock Coupling
- Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting
- Heater Hose Coupling
- Refrigerant System Tests
- Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment
- Manifold Gauge Set Connection
- Electronic Leak Detection
- Fluorescent Dye Leak Detection
- Air Conditioning (A/C) System Flushing
- Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging
- Refrigerant System Filtering Following Air Conditioning (A/C) Component Installation
- Refrigerant Oil Adding
- Inspection and Assembly Requirements - Following an A/C Compressor Failure
- Refrigerant Identification Testing
- Contaminated Refrigerant Handling
- Vacuum Hose Repair - Mini-Tube
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.