Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 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 »
SOME VEHICLES THAT DISPLAY LESS THAN 5000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER MAY EXHIBIT A PULL / DRIFT WHILE DRIVING. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *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 »
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 »
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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 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 »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *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 »
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL CHIME REPEATEDLY WHIL DRIVING IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT-BELT IS NOT FASTENED BEFORE THE VEHICLE REACHES 3 MPH (5KPH). THE CHIME FEATURE WILL SOUND FOR 30 SECONDS, THEN STOP FOR 6 SECONDS, THEN SOUND FOR 30 SECONDS. 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 A DISTORTED / WAVY CONDITION IN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE GLASS AT AN EXTREME ANGLE FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *JB 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 »
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 »
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 »
INFORMATION STATING THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR LOCK CYLINDER HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED ON ALL 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES FROM DECEMBER 6, 1999 PRODUCTION. *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 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 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 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 »
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
REMOVE THE STYROFOAM PANEL BEFORE DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER. FACTORY INSTALLED RSES SYSTEM HAVE VIDEO GAME CAPABILITY, BUT DO NOT INCLUDE A GAME SYSTEM. Read More »
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW AUDIBLE SEAT-BELT MINDER, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL CHIME REPEATEDLY WHILE DRIVING IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT-BELT IS NOT FASTENED BEFORE THE VEHICLES REACHES 3 MPH. *MJS Read More »
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION AND MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, MOSTLY TRANSMISSION RELATED, STORED IN MEMORY. THE TCIL LAMP WILL ALSO FLASH. *TT 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 »
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 »
THIS ONLINE SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCEDURES TO RESET THE OIL CHANGE INTERVAL MESSAGE 'CHANGE OIL SOON' INDICATOR IN THE MESSAGE CENTER. *TT Read More »
