Ford Windstar AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Ford Windstar isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Windstar’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Ford Windstar: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Ford Windstar (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Ford Windstar is always going … Read more

Ford Windstar’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Ford Windstar’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Ford Windstar is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Ford Windstar: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Ford Windstar.  A bad oil pack can make your Windstar almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Ford Windstar Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Ford Windstar doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Ford Windstar … Read more

Ford Windstar Bad Fuel Pump: Symptoms, Causes, + Diagnosis

A bad fuel pump can cause a myriad of problems for your Ford Windstar, making it essential to be aware of the warning signs that indicate trouble. Your fuel pump is responsible for pushing fuel from your van’s fuel tank to the engine, but when it starts to fail, your engine may suffer run rough, … Read more

Ford Windstar: Bad Alternator → Symptoms & Diagnosis

A bad alternator can leave your Ford Windstar without power and unable to move.  Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way.  We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).   How Your Windstar’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more

Ford Windstar Bad Fuel Filter: Symptoms, Causes, Hot to Fix

A bad fuel filter is one of the worst problems that can happen to your Ford Windstar.  When the filter fails, it can limit the amount of fuel that enters the engine.   Without proper fuel pressure, your van will not run at all.  With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel filter revolve … Read more