2003 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electrical Component Locator: Motors

MOTORS LOCATION

Component Location
Adjustable Pedal Motor Under left side of dash, on accelerator pedal support.
Auxiliary Blower Motor Behind panel, left of rear seat.
Electric Cooling Fan Motor No. 1 Behind left side of radiator. See Figure .
Electric Cooling Fan Motor No. 2 Behind right side of radiator. See Figure .
Front Blower Motor Behind right side of dash. See Figure .
Left Sliding Door Lock Actuator Assembly In sliding door.
Liftgate Lock Actuator In liftgate. See Figure .
Mode Door Actuator (Rear) Left of rear seat.
Power Sliding Door Motor (Left) In left quarterpanel.
Power Sliding Door Motor (Right) In right quarterpanel.
Rear Window Washer Pump Motor At right side of engine compartment, in washer fluid reservoir. See Figure .
Rear Wiper Motor Assembly Inside liftgate. See Figure .
Right Sliding Door Lock Actuator In sliding door. See Figure .
Speed Control Servo At left side of engine compartment. See Figure .
Temperature Blend Door Actuator Behind right side of dash. See Figure .
Windshield Washer Pump Motor In washer fluid reservoir. See Figure .
Windshield Wiper Motor At left rear side of engine compartment.
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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.