1995 Ford Windstar technical service bulletins
176 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1995 Ford Windstar.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 11S16 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Slight amount of fluid residue on the outside of the rear wheel cylinder dust boot on vehicles with rear...
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Grunt / popping noise coming from the front suspension at speeds below 20 mph when turning
- Subject regarding power steering line part ordering information
- Exhibiting intermittent anti-skid brake system and / or red brake lamp on at times while driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet...
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Brake shift interlock
- Transaxle - AX4S - replacement application chart - windstar vehicles only
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information regarding replacement application chart
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with AX4S...
- Information on indexing orange dot on torque converter to flexplate
- Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program
- Information regarding premature failure of head gaskets
- Subject regarding customers with prior after warranty adjustment (AWA) head gasket repair
- Concerns with subframe clunk on acceleration / deceleration from front of vehicle
- Some vehicles may exhibit the metal tabs on the liftgate inner panel that bond to the outer skin...
- Some vehicles may experience premature head gasket(s) failure, which may result in engine coolant leakage,...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Important recall information regarding vehicles that experience premature failure of the head gasket
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Climate control is investigating concerns of broken and or binding blend doors on some vehicles
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Some vehicles equipped with AX4S transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting...
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Some vehicles equipped with the AX4S transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a...
- Climate control is investigating concerns of broken and / or binding blend doors
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Some vehicles may exhibit ABS (anti-lock brake system) low speed false activation with no (DTC) diagnostic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit ABS (anti-lock brake system) low speed false activation with no DTC (diagnostic...
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures
- Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole
- Service tips on composite fuel rail
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Concerns with hesitation on acceleration after camshaft position sensor (CMP) installation
- Some vehicles with 3.8L engines may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration after camshaft position sensor...
- Special field action regarding revised waranty information
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Some vehicles built through 9/8/97 may exhibit a condition of multiple diagostic trouble codes
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front end grind/crunch noise during a slow speed turn
- Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern described as an air conditioner hiss noise
- Information regarding TSB 98-5A-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front end grind / crunch noise during a slow speed turn
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns of webbing twists or binds on integrated child safety seat (ICS) belt
- The front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt may slip momentarily in wet conditions causing a reduction in...
- Premature failure of engine head gaskets may occur
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of inoperative overdrive cancel light
- Exhibiting a customer concern of rear end noise over bumps
- A revised forward clutch inner seal for the axod, axode, AX4S & AX4N transaxle is available with improved...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a high pitch whistle from the heater core housing case
- Some model year vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of rear end noise over bumps
- Some high mileage vehicle may exhibit a customer concern of inoperative overdrive cancel light
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Some vehicles experience the parking brake may not release
- A grinding or metal-to-metal noise may be heard from the rear brakes during braking on some vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit a brake malfunction indicator lamp illuminated immediately after start-up and an...
- On some vehicles the anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump motor may run while applying the brake when turning...
- On some vehicles repeat repairs may be made to 4-WHEEL anti-lock braking systems (4WABS) due to...
- Wet carpet and/or headliner in cargo area
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking, rattling, chirping, ticking and / or buzzing noise heard from the...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Concerns with coolant may leak from the head gaskets and / or the vehicle may overheat
- Experiencing a grinding noise or inoperative door lock may occur when cycling the power front door locks...
- Some vehicles with power door locks may exhibit an intermittent operation or grind when cycled
- Concerns of broken and or binding blend door
- Information regarding the the availability of the revised headgasket for coolant loss conditions on some...
- Vehicles with power door locks may exhibit an intermittent operation or grind when cycled
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Vehicle may exhibit a "whistling" noise heard from the a/c plenum
- Intermittent no forward engagement with or without DTC P1784 action
- Concerns with slow fuel fill, distorted fuel tank, fuel gage erratic, fuel odor
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) 628, P0741 and/or P1744
- Instructions on how to identify 20 gallon or 25 gallon fuel tanks - 1996 service manual incorrectly lists...
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise
- Instructions on how to identify fuel tank sizes
- Hood- service repair tips
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds
- Transaxle- AX4S/AX4N- diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) 628, P0741 and/or P1744 stored in memory after...
- Air conditioning- water dripping onto floor drain tube during a/c system operation
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Engine- 3.8L - "chirping" noise during normal engine operation
- Blower motor- "chirp" or "squeak" from blower motor at low speeds
- The illumination of malfunction indicator light, on and diagnostic trouble codes P1131, P1151, P1132, P1152
- Adapters are available to convert vehicle "j hook" windshield wiper arms to a conventional pin style
- Vehicles built between 2/95 and 9/01/96 may experience rough/harsh or irregular shifts due to water...
- Vehicles built between 2/95 and 9/01/96 may experience rough/harsh or irregular shifts due to water entry...
- Adapters are available to convert windstar "j hook" windshield wiper arms to a conventional pin style to...
- Brakes - anti-lock - ABS pump motor activation while braking over a bump or an incline - vehicles with...
- No start - intermittent - after hot soak in freezing ambient temperatures
- If red brake lamp or the yellow ABS lamp is on, verify the master cylinder is full with brake fluid
- Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle
- Complaints of the red brake lamp or the yellow ABS lamp on, checking the master cylinder brake fluid level...
- Suspension-diagnostic aan inspection for front suspension noise (s)- service tip
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Vehicles may not start due to moisture freezing in fuel pump relay contained within constant control relay...
- Information on aode/4R7W transmission main control & case replacement
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Long crank - sticking idle air control (IAC) valve - vehicles built from 11/1/94 through 3/30/96 -stall -...
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil
- Customer concern of an objectionable odor emitted from the carpet under certain conditions
- Experiencing a musty smell within the vehicle with the air conditioner operating on some vehicles built...
- Auxiliary blower motor continues to run after vehicle is shut off
- The wheel bearing assembly part # in TSB 95-22-14 (F58Z-1104-A) is incorrect
- A rear end adaptor, p/n 111933, is now available from bendix through the sds program
- The driver or passenger shoulder belt may twist or be difficult to untwist
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
- Unknown
- Inoperative fuel pump due to fuse blowing or fuel gauge inaccuracy may be due to insufficient clearance...
- Engineering is looking for vehicles which exhibit an inoperative fuel fump due to fuse blowing, an...
- A popping of clunk noise may intermittently be heard from the front of the unit under acceleration,...
- Excessive windnoise may be heard around the upper door or door glass areas
- Sheet metal-roof panel and drip rail replacement- seam sealer application procedure
- Air conditioning-a/c compressor moan - vehicles with 3.8L engine
- Brakes - grinding or metal-to -metal noise coming from rear brakes-vehicles built through 12/15/94.
- Transaxle-revised clutch clearances-axode/AX4S
- The torque converter identification codes have been revised as of 3/1/95
- Liftgate noise - squeak or rattle
- Light clicking sensation or looseness as the steering wheel is turned
- Vehicles built in february 1995 may experience a camshaft position sensor failure reading due to chafing...
- Vehicles may experience an intermittent crank/no start condition
- Vehicles may not start after being parked for 15 minutes to 2 hours in freezing temperatures
- Revised rear brake shoes to reduce noise
- High efforts in opening the sliding door in warm ambient temperatures
- Chirp or squeak from blower motor
- Chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds
- Manufacturer recall 94S98 - the main system electrical wiring harness may contact a brace that supports...
- New radiator manufacturing process/modification
- Vehicles may show a false illumination of the dome lamp and door ajar warning lamp, or false door chime,...
- A rattle from the liftgate hinge area
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no-crank condition due to corrosion at the starter solenoid connector
- A low transmission fluid level may improperly set continuous memory dtc's for transmission concerns on...
- Excessive clutch air gap on FS-10 a/c compressors CAN allow the clutch disc to move away from the pulley
- The forward clutch piston may crack on its outside diameter
- Condensate leak at auxillary a/c unit - evaporator hose disconnected
- Restraint system - internal safing sensor rattle under dash
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