Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 Windstar are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTINUE TO EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING GRUNT NOISE AFTER REPLACING THE YF2Z-3A719-AA POWER STEERING HOSE PER SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE 1421, AND AFTER PERFORMING BLEED PROCEDURES. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POWER STEERING GRUNT NOISE OR SHUDDER ON SLOW TURNS. A NEW POWER STEERING LINE HAS BEEN RELEASED THAT WILL MINIMIZE THE CONDITION. *TT Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear axle could potentially fracture. Read More »
FORD: SAFETY RECALL ON FRONT SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) REAR ATTACHING FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED, FOR EXTENDED PERIOD, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-03 WINDSTAR. Read More »
FORD: A SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON MINIVANS WHERE LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) OF FRONT SUBFRAME ATTACHING REAR FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO CORROSION. MODEL 1999-2003 WINDSTAR. Read More »
EXPERIENCING SQUEAKNG / RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM LEFT AND / OR RIGHT REAR OF VEHICLE CAUSED B THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE OR RETAINING SPRING RUBBING AGAINST THE BODY. *TT Read More »
FORD: ON SOME MINIVANS, REAR AXLE WILL FRACTURE, IN HIGH CORROSION AREA, AFTER OPERATING FOR AN EXTENDED TIME PERIOD, AND VEHICLE HANDLING ABILITY WILL BE AFFECTED. MODEL 1998-2003 WINDSTAR. Read More »
FORD: SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING REAR AXLE FRACTURING IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AND EXTENDED PERIOD. MODEL 1998-03 WINDSTAR. *PE Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR DRUM BRAKES THAT DRAG OR WILL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN OPERATED IN WET CONDITIONS AND / OR BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR DRUM BRAKES THAT DRAG OR WILL NOT RELEASE PROPERLY WHEN OPERATED IN WET CONDITIONS AND / OR BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. Read More »
ON SOME VEHICLES, ENGINE OIL MAY CONTINUE TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AREA AFTER AN ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DOOR GLASS THAT IS SLOW TO TRAVEL UPWARD. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE GLASS NOT POSITIONED LEVEL IN THE GUIDE CHANNEL. *TT Read More »
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE SLIGHT SPARK KNOCK ON HEAVY ACCEL WITH 87 OCTAINE FUEL. HOT WEATHER AND LOWER OCTANE FUEL MAY EXAGGERATE CONDITION. *TT Read More »
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 02/15/99 MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR THAT REMAINS IN THE SAME POSITION (DOES NOT UPDATE) OR REGISTERS BELOW E (EMPTY AFTER FILLING THE TANK. *TT Read More »
GROAN/BUZZ/VIBRATION WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS IN PARK WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. *TT THIS BULLETIN UPDATES PREVIOUS BULLETIN 17358, DATED 11/01/2003 TO INCLUDE 2005 MODELS. *TT Read More »
CONCERNS WITH THE REVERSE CLUTCH LIP SEALS BECOMING RIPPED / TORN DURING REVERSE ENGAGEMENT RESULTING IN NO REVERSE OR INTERMITTENT NO REVERSE ENGAGEMENT DURING EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15, 1999, THE AX4S AND AX4N TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY FOR THE CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN STEPPING INTO THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM THE CORNER. *TT Read More »
SINE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT IMMEDIATELY AFTER COLD ENGINE DRIVE AWAY AND BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS FULLY WARMED UP. *MJS Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT IMMEDIATELY AFTER COLD ENGINE DURIVE AWAY AND BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS FULLY WARMED UP. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ON SOME VEHICLES (INCLUDING 2002 BLACKWOOD) A BATTERY DISCONNECT OR PARAMETER RESET IS REQUIRED DURING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (VIC / HEC / ICM) REPLACEMENT. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM 1/31/00 MAY EXHIBIT AN UNABLE TO REPROGRAM THE PCM OR UNABLE TO CLEAR THE PCM VID (VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION) BLOCK CONDITION, OR UNABLE TO REPROGRAM THE PCM OR UNABLE TO CLEAR PCM VID BLOCK ON VEHICLES WHERE THE ICM ... Read More »
VEHICLES BUILT FROM 01/31/00 MAY EXHIBIT AN UNABLE TO REPROGRAM THE PCM OR UNABLE TO CLEAR THE PCM VID (VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION) BLOCK CONITION, OR UNABLE TO REPROGRAM THE PCM OR UNABLE TO CLEAR PCM VID BLOCK ON VEHICLES WHERE THE ICM ... Read More »
INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE BAY TECHNICAL SYSTEM (SBTS) AND NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER, AND TO UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INFORMATION CHARTS. *TT Read More »
SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS / VIC / HEC) WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING WHEN COMMANDED AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0741 OR P1744 STORED IN MEMORY. MODELS FROM 1996 TO 2003. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES, 3.8L ENGINE, MAY EXHIBIT A DRONE (AUDIBLE NOISE) AND A TACTILE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL (HIGHER FREQUENCY BUZZ) AT 1350-1400 RPM (40-45 MPH) UNDER A LIGHT LOAD WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKED IN 3RD OR O/D. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DRONE (AUDIBLE NOISE) AND A TACTILE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL (HIGHER FREQUENCY BUZZ) AT 1350 - 1400 RPM (40-45 MPH) UNDER A LIGHT LOAD WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKED IN 3RD OR O/D. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3 DOWNSHIFT MAY OCCUR WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN ACCELERATING. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0734, FLASHING TCIL, NO3-4 SHIFT OR AN OVERDRIVE BAND WEAR CONCERN. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN STEPPING INTO THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM THE CORNER. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: DTC P0734, FLASHING TCIL, "NO 3-4 SHIFT" OR AN OVERDRIVE BAND WEAR CONCERN. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AX4S TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AROUND A CORNER AND THEN STEPPING INTO THE THROTTLE TO ACCELERATE AWAY FROM THE CORNER. *TT Read More »
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT Read More »
BEEPING SOUND FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN DRIVING AT/OVER 75 MPH, TRACTION CONTROL OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATE WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2477 (MODULE CONFIGURATION FAILURE) STORED ... Read More »
TRAILER TOW ELECTRIC BRAKE SWITCH/MODULE CONNECTOR MAY BE DIFFICULT TO LOCATE IN THE VEHICLE AND FOR CERTAIN 1999-2001 VEHICLES, THE LOCATION IS NOT CLEARLY IDENTIFIED IN THE WIRING DIAGRAM MANUAL. Read More »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. Read More »
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Read More »
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT WHEN USING THE NEW GENERATION STAR TESTER (NGS) TO DIAGNOSE ELECTRICAL CONCERNS ON ALL BODY STYLES AND ENGINE SIZES, THE FRONT ELECTRONICS MODULE (FEM) IS IDENTIFIED AS A GENERIC ELECTRONICS MODULE (GEM). Read More »
FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH FRONT-END ELECTRONIC MODULE (FEM) AND REAR-END ELECTRONIC MODULES (REM) CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. Read More »
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DOOR GLASS THAT IS SLOW TO TRAVEL UPWARD. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE GLASS NOT POSITIONED LEVEL IN THE GUIDE CHANNEL. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHCILES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE WHEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR REACHES THE CLOSED POSITION, CAUSED BY THE DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT AND THE DOOR SEAL. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL POWER SLIDING DOORS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF DIFFICULT TO OPERATE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB) BUTTONS. *TT Read More »
EXHIBITING DRIVER FRONT DOOR GLASS THAT SEEMS SLOW TO CLEAR / DEFOG. ENGINEERING IS DEVELOPING A NEW SIDE WINDOW DEMISTER VENT DUE FOR RELEASE BY AUGUST 15, 1999. *TT Read More »
For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where a front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or rear body mount ... Read More »
CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL ARRIVE AT DEALERSHIP WITH SMALL BLACK PLASTIC SPACER CLIPS INSTALLED BETWEEN THE REAR BACKGLASS AND THE EXTERIOR BODY. *TT Read More »
FORD: SAFETY RECALL ON FRONT SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) REAR ATTACHING FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED, FOR EXTENDED PERIOD, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-03 WINDSTAR. Read More »
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING VEHICLES WITHOUT INBOARD FRONT SEAT-MOUNTED ARMRESTS BUT STATED OTHERWISE ON THE WINDOW STICKER AND IN SALES LITERATURE. *TT Read More »
INFORMATION FOR ALL 1999 WINDSTAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOLOCK, IT IS CURRENTLY NOT POSSIBLE TO DISABLE/ENABLE THE FEATURE IF DESIRED. *MJS Read More »
SOME FLEET CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO DISABLE THE CHILD LOCK FEATURE ON THE SLIDING DOORS AND PREVENT IT FROM BEING ACCIDENTLY RE-ACTIVATED. *TT Read More »
SOME FLEET CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO DISABLE THE CHILD LOCK FEATURE ON THE SLIDING DOORS AND PREVENT IT FROM BEING ACCIDENTLY RE-ACTIVATED. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT FROM 5/20/98 TO 12/31/98 EQUIPPED WITH STARBURST TYPE WHEEL COVERS MAY EXHIBIT A LOOSE WHEEL CAP OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE WHEEL CAPS. *TT Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE REVERSE PARK AID SYSTEM MAY SOUND AN AUDIBLE WARNING TONE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NO OBJECTS BEHIND THE VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE/FLICKERING DOME LAMP, LAMP STAYING ON ALL THE TIME, COMING ON BY ITSELF, OR INOPERATIVE WITH ANY DOOR AJAR INPUTS TO THE DOME LAMP. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE / FLICKERING DOME LIGHT, LIGHT STAYING ON ALL THE TIME, COMING ON BY ITSELF, OR INOPERATIVE WITH ANY DOOR AJAR INPUTS TO THE DOME LIGHT. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HEATED OUTSIDE MIRRORS MAY EXHIBIT INTERIOR LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE REAR DEFROST BUTTON IS ACTIVATED. *TT Read More »
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HEATED OUTSIDE MIRRORS EXHIBITING INTERIOR LIGHTS THAT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE REAR DEFROST BUTTON IS ACTIVATED. *TT Read More »
FOR SOME CARGO VANS THE THROW-IN PANEL KIT CANNOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED WHEN USING CURRENT PUBLISHED INSTRUCTION SHEETS INCLUDED WITH THE KIT. *TT Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY INQUIRE ABOUT THE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY FEATURE OPERATING STRATEGY IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY OPTION. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE CABIN TEMPERATURE IS VERY LOW, THEN IS RAPIDLY HEATED, OR THE HUMIDITY IS VERY HIGH WITHIN THE VEHICLE. Read More »
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Read More »
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SPECIFIC CLOCK SET PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO OPTION (AM / FM STEREO - NO CASSETTE OR CD). *TT Read More »
THE OWNERS GUIDE DOES NOT CONTAIN A SPECIFIC CLOCK SET PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO OPTION (AM / FM STEREO - NO CASSETTE OR CD). *TT Read More »
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING O/D OFF LAMP AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0720, P0722 AFTER INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED TRANSAXLE. *JB Read More »
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0750, P0760, AND / OR AN OPEN FUSE #10 (LOCATED IN THE FUSE JUNCTION PANEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE) AND FUSE #20 (LOCATED IN THE BATTERY JUNCTION BOX UNDER THE ... Read More »
THE A-PILLAR TRIM MAY BECOME WARPED AS A RESULT OF STRESS FROM THE EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE MATERIAL DUE TO TEMPERATURE CHANGES. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 4/27/1999 MAY EXHIBIT A TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0715 AND P0717 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
THIS ONLINE SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCEDURES TO RESET THE OIL CHANGE INTERVAL MESSAGE 'CHANGE OIL SOON' INDICATOR IN THE MESSAGE CENTER. *TT Read More »
INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0715 AND P0717 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
SOME VINYL COVERED ITEMS SUCH AS DASH PANELS, DOOR TRIM PANELS, CONSOLES, ETC., MAY EXHIBIT A SMALL DENT, SCUFF, ABRASION AND/ OR DISCOLORATION RESULTING FROM ASSEMBLY, TRANSIT, DEALER PREP AND/OR CUSTOMER USAGE. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL POWER SLIDING DOORS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF DIFFICULT TO OPERATE REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER (KEY FOB) BUTTONS. *TT Read More »
