1997 Ford Windstar technical service bulletins
176 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1997 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...
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Literature program 04L23
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- 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...
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a popping / grinding noise from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps...
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park
- Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and P030X codes
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- 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...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Information on indexing orange dot on torque converter to flexplate
- Concerns with subframe clunk on acceleration / deceleration from front of vehicle
- Floor mat installation procedure service tip
- Some vehicles may exhibit the metal tabs on the liftgate inner panel that bond to the outer skin...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject on engine coolant leaking into the engine oil on some vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit black soot emitted from the tailpipe leaving deposits on right rearl lower...
- Some vehicles with 3.8L engine may exhibit black soot on the lower section of the right rear quarter panel
- 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...
- Information regarding a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2L
- Information regarding TSB 97-20-08 for 3.8L engines only
- 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
- Concerns with engine coolant leaking into engine oil on some vehicles
- 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)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- 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)
- Information on servicing oil pan gasket leaks
- 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
- Conditions with the trac off lamp illuminating intermittently and ther may also be stored trouble codes...
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Service tips on composite fuel rail
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Subject regarding vehicles with the AX4S transaxle having an inline transmission cooler bypass valve...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- For all vehicles with generic electronic module (GEM) concerns that require a module replacement, the...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop
- Some vehicles built through 9/8/97 may exhibit a condition of multiple diagostic trouble codes
- Vehicles with the AX4S transaxle have an inline transmission cooler bypass valve located in the cooler...
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- 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
- Engine check lamp on, and misfire DTC (s) PO300-PO306 action.
- A direct replacement part for the evaporative emission canister and bracket assembly
- This TSB is being republished in its entirety to revise the power train control module (PCM) calibration...
- Traction control lamp flasing intermittently with diagnostic trouble codes U1009 and/or U1027
- Information on diagnostic procedures for vehicles exhibiting check engine lamp on and misfire diagnostic...
- The front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt may slip momentarily in wet conditions causing a reduction in...
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio
- Check engine lamp on and misfire DTC (s) P0300-P0306
- 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
- Some vehicles experience the parking brake may not release
- On some vehicles the anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump motor may run while applying the brake when turning...
- 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
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise while turning or braking
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Concerns of broken and or binding blend door
- Effective march 2, 1998M3.8L engine assembly is added to fqr(ford quality renewal) assembly program
- 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
- Experiencing accelerator pedal "buzzing" noise and / or exhaust "droning" noise at approximately 1700 RPM...
- Intermittent no forward engagement with or without DTC P1784 action
- Concerns with slow fuel fill, distorted fuel tank, fuel gage erratic, fuel odor
- Some vehicles may exhibit conditions of exhaust drone at 1700 RPM
- 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
- Conditions with noise coming from the right upper a-pillar area during turns
- Instructions on how to identify 20 gallon or 25 gallon fuel tanks - 1996 service manual incorrectly lists...
- Harsh 1-2 upshift
- 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
- 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
- Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher...
- Air conditioning- R-134A tracer dye installed in a/c system and three o-ring spring lock couplers- service tip
- Power steering line leaks on 95/96 3.8L trailer tow equipped tube and fin cooler systems see oasis message...
- Buzz noise in AX4S transaxles
- 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
- Buzz noise in AX4S transaxles at all speeds or idle on vehicles
- 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...
- A harsh 1-2 shift on light throttle, at normal shift speeds of 10-15 mph
- Brakes - anti-lock - ABS pump motor activation while braking over a bump or an incline - vehicles with...
- A buzz noise in AX4S transaxles on 1996/97 taurus/sable and windstars
- If red brake lamp or the yellow ABS lamp is on, verify the master cylinder is full with brake fluid
- Unique cold start up strategy that will raise initial cold fast idle to 2100 RPM
- Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle
- Cold start up strategy that will raise initial cold fast idle to 2100 RPM
- Inopertive autolock system
- Complaints of the red brake lamp or the yellow ABS lamp on, checking the master cylinder brake fluid level...
- Service manual- powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) on-board diagnosis II (OBD II)- cover page...
- Suspension-diagnostic aan inspection for front suspension noise (s)- service tip
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Transaxle - AX4S - extended 2-3 shift and/or higher than expected engine RPM during 2-3 shift at light to...
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Vehicles shipped w/ low transaxle fluid level
- Information on engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip
- Service manual - powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) on board diagnosis II (OBD II) - cover...
- Some vehicles equipped w/ an AX4S transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level
- 2.5L duratec engine exchanges no longer include front end accessory drive component, oil level indicator,...
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