2003 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electrical Component Locator: Switches

SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Location
A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch At right front side of engine compartment, on A/C accumulator. See Figure .
A/C High Pressure Switch At center front side of engine compartment. See Figure .
Anti-Theft Hood Switch At left rear side of engine compartment. See Figure .
Brake Fluid Level Switch At left rear side of engine compartment. See Figure .
Brake Pedal Position Switch Behind dash, top of brake pedal. See Figure .
Brake Pressure Switch At left rear side of engine compartment. See Figure .
Brake Shift Interlock On steering column. See Figure .
Engine Oil Pressure Switch At lower left front of engine. See Figure .
Fuel Door Interlock Switch Behind panel, left of rear seat.
Inertia Fuel Shut-Off Switch At right rear side of luggage compartment.
Left Front Door Ajar Switch On rear of driver's door.
Left Liftgate Ajar Switch Lower left side of liftgate.
Left Sliding Door Ajar Switch At left "C" pillar.
Parking Brake Switch At base of park brake handle. See Figure .
Power Steering Pressure Switch At left rear side of engine compartment.
Right Front Door Ajar Switch On rear of passenger's front door.
Right Liftgate Ajar Switch Lower right side of liftgate.
Right Sliding Door Ajar Switch At right "C" pillar. See Figure .
Safety Belt Buckle Switch In driver's safety belt buckle. See Figure .
Washer Fluid Level Switch At right side of engine compartment, in washer fluid reservoir. See Figure .
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  • • 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.

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