Does your Ford Windstar’s air conditioning smell bad? This article will provide you with some quick and comprehensive list of causes to help eliminate your van’s foul odor. This guide is broken down into three sections: AC Smell Reference Table Smell Type Potential Causes Sweet Leaking Engine Coolant, Leaking Refrigerant Mold, Mildew, Fungus Clogged Drain … Read more
P0020 is a rarely seen OBD II trouble code that can affect the Ford Windstar. It’s a variable valve timing (VVT) related code, indicating a wiring issue with the bank 2 camshaft actuator “A.” P0020 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your Windstar’s oil as soon as possible. P0020 is a generic code, … Read more
P0001 is a rarely seen OBD II error code. It indicates an issue with your Ford Windstar’s Fuel Volume Regulator (FVR) Control System. P0001 is usually caused by a wiring problem or issue with the fuel volume regulator. The most difficult issue with diagnosing the fuel system is getting to the parts. P0001 is a … Read more
P0200 is a common OBD II error code that can occur in the Ford Windstar. It indicates an issue with your van’s fuel injection system. Specifically, the fuel injector circuit is out of range (in terms of voltage). Ford Windstar P0200: Quick Info Definition P0200: Injector Circuit Malfunction Frequent Symptoms Check engine light, engine misfire, … Read more
P0011 is a common (and serious) OBD II diagnostic trouble code that can occur in the Ford Windstar. It indicates an issue with your van’s Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system. The first thing you should do when you have this code is check your Windstar’s oil. If the oil level is too low, the camshaft … Read more
P0000 is a rare OBD2 fault code that can affect the Ford Windstar. While there are over 10,000 DTC “P” codes, this is the only one reserved for “no fault detected” in your van’s ECU (engine control unit) memory. It tells the scanner accessing the ECU that no codes are stored. The most common reason … Read more
If your Ford Windstar has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your van gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine what’s causing the hum. Ford … Read more
If your Ford Windstar’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your van’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing your Windstar’s broken AC system: … Read more
P0073 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can affect the Ford Windstar. OBD2 trouble codes. In layman’s terms, it indicates that there is an issue with your van’s ambient air sensor. The ambient air temperature sensor (or AAT for short) is responsible for monitoring outside air temperature and regulating your vehicle’s automatic climate control … Read more
P0088 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Ford Windstar. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your van’s fuel pressure is too high. While P0088 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Windstar’s model year, engine type, and how it regulates fuel pressure. P0088 Definition: Fuel Rail/System … Read more