1998 Ford Windstar technical service bulletins
236 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 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...
- For 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles Safety Recall 10S13 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high...
- Safety recall 10S13
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Ford: safety recall concerning rear axle fracturing if vehicle is operated in high corrosion areas for and...
- Ford: on some minivans, rear axle will fracture, in high corrosion area, after operating for an extended...
- 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,...
- AX4S transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition
- 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
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- 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 ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering fluid leak from the end seals of the steering rack and pinion
- 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
- Some fleet customers may want to disable the child lock feature on the sliding doors and prevent it from...
- Service action 00E11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade
- Service action bulletin regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade
- Concerns with subframe clunk on acceleration / deceleration from front of vehicle
- Floor mat installation procedure service tip
- Some vehicles in certain of delivery fleet service that requires very frequent parking brake application...
- Vehicles exhibiting a noisy liftgate or sheet metal stree cracks where the lift assembly attaches to the...
- 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
- Parking brake assembly that rattles or feels loose at the floor panel mounting.
- Noisy liftgate or sheet metal stress where the lift assembly attaches to the liftgate.
- Vehicles used in fleets that includes frequent parking brake application may exhibit a parking brake...
- Some vehicles may exhibit noisy liftgate or sheet metal stress where the lift assembly attached to the...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- 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 built from 5/20/98 to 12/31/98 equipped with starburst type wheel covers may exhibit a loose...
- Exhibiting a rattle noise from the liftgate area
- Subject regarding starburst type wheel caps that rattle or appear loose
- Nners of the edsr-of-the-month quality award announcement for september
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the liftgate area
- Some vehicles with 3.8L engine may exhibit black soot on the lower section of the right rear quarter panel
- Some vehicles equipped with starburst type wheel caps may exhibit wheel caps that rattle or appear loose
- 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 PCM reprogramming error occuring on vehicles if an incorrect calibration qualifier...
- 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 the torque converter clutch solenoid
- 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
- Information regarding starbusrt wheel caps loose/rattle
- 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 the low fuel lamp illuminating too early occurring with a 19-26 l (5-7 gallon) fuel reserve...
- Information on various engines available for the ford qualty renewal (FQR) engine assembly
- 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...
- Information regarding the availability of engine assembly for various vehicles
- 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
- Experiencing rattle / chuck noise from liftgate area due to lubricant that has been applied to the...
- Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- Conditions with the trac off lamp illuminating intermittently and ther may also be stored trouble codes...
- Some vehicles may stall during deceleration when coming to a stop
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a ngs error message, total checksum error after ngs / sbts PCM reprogramming
- Subject regarding harsh light throttle 1-2 upshift condition
- Subject regarding engine stall on deceleration or during slow speed maneuvering
- Manual correction when performing rear wiper motor pinpoint test
- 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...
- Information used when performing rear wiper pinpoint tests
- Emission recall on reprogramming powertrain control module calibration codes
- Some vehicles experience overhead console loose or hangs down
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop
- Reprogramming powertrain control module calibration codes on some vehicles
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on condition with diagnostic trouble code P1450 due...
- Some vehicles built may 1, 1998 to july 3, 1998 may have a loose overhead console
- Experiencng a whine noise coming from the front end accessory drive (FEAD)
- Some vehicles built through 9/8/97 may exhibit a condition of multiple diagostic trouble codes
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of check engine light (MIL) on and continuous DTC PO466 (evap system...
- Some vehicles built may 1, 1998 to july 3, 1998 may have a loose overhead console
- A PCM reprogramming error will occur on vehicles if an incorrect calibration qualifier is selected
- 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 ngs error message after ngs/sbts PCM reprogramming
- Repeat message regarding premature low fuel warning, slow fuel fill
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of check engine light on and continuous diagnostic trouble code...
- 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
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Concerns of webbing twists or binds on integrated child safety seat (ICS) belt
- Premature low fuel warning, slow fuel fill action
- Engine check lamp on, and misfire DTC (s) PO300-PO306 action.
- Fuel tank problems
- Locks failed
- 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
- Subject on second - row seat standard equipment window sticker discrepancy
- Brief information vehicles exhibiting premature low fuel warning, slow fuel fill
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Brief information on vehicles exhibiting harsh light throttle 1-2 shift
- 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...
- Provided information to clarify calibrations vs
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- A loose fan control switch on the auxiliary climate control unit may occur on some vehicles
- 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
- Damaged or worn cloth or vinyl door trim panel inserts CAN now be replaced without replacing the door panel
- A vibration may be felt when the vehicle is driven at highway speeds
- Some vehicles experience a premature low fuel warning, slow fuel fill
- Check engine lamp on and misfire DTC (s) P0300-P0306
- Experiencing harsh light throttle 1-2 shift
- Exhibiting a stalling condition during decelerationg to a stop and low speed parking lot maneuvers
- Some customers have concerns of erratic downshift
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of vibration above 45 mph
- 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
- A concern has been found on the transaxle id tag may exhibit a harsh 1-2 shift on light throttle only
- Vehicles may exhibit a high pich whistle from the heater core housing case
- Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of vibration above 45 mph
- 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
- Customer concern of erratic downshift
- 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
- Some vehicles experience the parking brake may not release
- Some vehicles, with build dates on / after 9/8/97, may exhibit a harsh or jerky 3-2 transmission downshift...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a lound squeaking and / or creaking heard from the driver's seat during driver...
- Wet carpet and/or headliner in cargo area
- Some vehicles may stall during deceleration when coming to a stop, during slow speed parking maneuvers...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking, rattling, chirping, ticking and / or buzzing noise heard from the...
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the OEM anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Service procedure for blue service tagged transaxles
- Experiencing a grinding noise or inoperative door lock may occur when cycling the power front door locks...
- Information regarding vehicles exhibiting a stall on decel condition
- 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
- Some vehicles may exhibit a harst 1 - 2 shift on light throttle only
- Conditions with the fuel gau-ge not reading full or the gauge may prematurely drop to the 3/4 mark
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Some vehicles equipped with 3RD row map lights may exhibit loose fitting lights
- Concerns of broken and or binding blend door
- TSB97-16-10 (MIL illumonated-diagnastic trouble codes (DTCS) PO300 through PO306 comprehensive diagnostic...
- 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
- Fuel pump replacement procedure - service tip
- 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...
- Exhibiting driveability condition: harsh 1-2 up-shift on very light throttle only
- Intermittent no forward engagement with or without DTC P1784 action
- MIL light on with evaporative DTC P0442, P0455
- Concerns with slow fuel fill, distorted fuel tank, fuel gage erratic, fuel odor
- Vehicles may exhibit a harsh 1-2 shift on light throttle only
- Some vehicles may exhibit conditions of exhaust drone at 1700 RPM
- Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) 628, P0741 and/or P1744
- Experiencing a coolant leak from the upper radiator hose
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Vehicles equipped with traction control experiencing a flashing trac off light at intermittent times while...
- 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
- Vehicles equipped with traction control may experience a flashing trac off light at intermittent timew...
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Power steering leak at the constant tension clamps
- Replacement headlamp bulbs - several aftermarket companies are offering replacement bulbs with a higher...
- Power steering line leaks on 95/96 3.8L trailer tow equipped tube and fin cooler systems see oasis message...
- Remote anti-theft personality module have two option levels
- 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
- Adapters are available to convert windstar "j hook" windshield wiper arms to a conventional pin style to...
- The remote anti-theft personality module have two option levels
- Information for when replacing an interior trim component under warranty
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