1999 Ford Windstar technical service bulletins
325 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 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
- Safety recall 11s16
- 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: safety recall on front subframe lower control arm (LCA) rear attaching flange or rear body mount...
- Ford: a safety recall has been issued on minivans where lower control arm (LCA) of front subframe...
- Ford: on some minivans, rear axle will fracture, in high corrosion area, after operating for an extended...
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (RSS) and forward sensing system (fss)-false...
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Spark knock on acceleration - vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine only
- Beeping sound from the instrument panel when driving at/over 75 mph, traction control off indicator...
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Power steering noise
- Trailer tow electric brake switch/module connector may be difficult to locate in the vehicle and for...
- Power sliding door operation and diagnostic service tips
- Windshield cowl panel grille (leaf screen) breaking at the grille opening
- Trailer tow service kit - service tip
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Check engine light on and lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) P0171/P0174 (system too lean bank 1 or 2)...
- Front caliper seepage in extreme cold temperatures
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on / no start / erratic shifting
- 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...
- Lean diagnostic trouble codes P0171/P0174 stored
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Check engine light on and lean diagnostic trouble code (dtc's) P0171/P0174 stored
- AX4S transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition
- Power sliding door conditions
- Power seat that moves in a arc rather than straight forward or back
- Crease in the headliner above the left a-pillar
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Clunk/squeak from the front stabilizer bar area (QSF)
- Servicing body side molding or cladding / contact request
- Roof ditch material cracking
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front seat back frame(s) bending
- Grunt / popping noise coming from the front suspension at speeds below 20 mph when turning
- Battery drain service tips
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of popping or grinding noise originating from the front end of the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeal noise from the front brakes when stopping
- 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
- Information on vehicles with programmable modules
- Some vehicles may exhibit rear drum brakes that drag or will not release properly when operated in wet...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine may exhibit lean diagnostic trouble code P0171 / P0174
- Some vehicles with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Subject regarding driveability diagnostic trouble code lean codes P0171/P0174
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Concerns with inaccurate speedometer reading
- 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 intermittent uncommanded activation of the perimeter anti-theft system
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake lining click or rattle noise while driving over bumps or rough roads
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative/flickering dome lamp, lamp staying on all the time, coming on by...
- Concerns with the headlamps that turn on and a blower motor that will operate with the ignition switch in...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative rear wiper motor condition
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit transmission fluid leaking at the quick connect for the transmission cooler lines
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on, no start or erratic transaxle shift condition
- Exhibiting instrument panel beeping sound, trac-control off lamp on, and code B2477 stored in the...
- Brake shift interlock
- Transaxle - AX4S - replacement application chart - windstar vehicles only
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise that sounds like a connecting-rod knock or lifter noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of the rough ride or rear suspension noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery after extended parking, over 30 days, if so, pull power...
- Information regarding replacement application chart
- Some vehicles may exhibit a continuous rattling noise when the a/c compressor is engaged
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough ride and / or a rear suspension noise
- On some vehicles, engine oil may continue to leak from the engine oil pan gasket area after an engine oil...
- Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent uncommanded activation of the perimemter anti-theft system
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative / flickering dome light, light staying on all the time, coming on...
- This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles may exhibit fogging of the front and side windows
- Subject regarding speedometer calibration tolerance specifications
- Some vehicles equipped with the highback front seats (without side air bags) may exhibit a twisted seat...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering fluid leak from the end seals of the steering rack and pinion
- Some vehicles equpped with a 3.8L engine may exhibit a power steering grunt noise while turning
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering grunt noise or shudder on slow turns
- Some vehicles may exhibit door glass that is slow to travel upward
- Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing o/d off lamp and diagnostic trouble code P0720, P0722 after...
- Information on vehicles exhibiting power steering and pinion leak
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.0L 2-VALVE engine may exhibit a spark knock condition on heavy...
- Some vehicles may continue to exhibit a power steering grunt noise after replacing the YF2Z-3A719-AA power...
- Owner notification program regarding all vehicles built with AX4S transmission - rear lube tube and...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine may exhibit a spark knock condition on heavy acceleration with 87...
- Information on spark knock on acceleration on vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration condition at 72 km/h (45 mph) and above
- Subject pertaining to rear lube tube and bracket replacement
- Information on malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble code's PO171 & PO174
- Exhibiting vibration above 45 mph - service kit available
- Information regarding powertrain control module reprograming
- Some may exhibit door glass that is slow to travel upward
- Exhibiting a power steering grunt noise or shudder on slow turns
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a slight spark knock on heavy acceleration with 87 octane fuel
- Concerns with subframe clunk on acceleration / deceleration from front of vehicle
- Some vehicles may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area
- Rear lube and differential tube insulator kit
- Information regarding malfunction indicator lights P0171 / P0174
- Some vehicles may exhibit MIL illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0171/P0174
- Vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine may exhibit a slight spark knock on heavy acceleration with 87 octane fuel
- Some vehicles built before november, 1999 may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area
- Experiencing a discharged battery after extended parking (> 30 days). tt
- AX4S transaxle - rear lube and differential lube insulator kit
- Some vehicles, 3.8L engine, may exhibit a drone (audible noise) and a tactile vibration in the steering...
- Some vehicles built from 1/31/00 may exhibit an unable to reprogram the PCM or unable to clear the PCM vid...
- Some vehicles may exhibit door glass that may bind or trvel slowly up / down
- Some vehicles equipped with the rear seat entertainment system may exhibit an inoperative condition when...
- Information regarding the AX4S transaxle - rear lube and differential lube tube insulator kit
- Some vehicles may exhibit door glass that may bind or travel slowly up / down
- Some vehicles built before november 1999 may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area
- Discharged battery after extended parking (> 30 days). tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit a drone (audible noise) and a tactile vibration in the steering wheel (higher...
- Vehicles built from 01/31/00 may exhibit an unable to reprogram the PCM or unable to clear the PCM vid...
- Vehicle may experience the fuel pump handle that may shut off while filling vehicle before tank is full
- Diagnostic trouble code of P0720, P0722; output shaft speed sensor (OSS). tt
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering grunt noise or shudder on slow turns
- Some vehicles may exhibit a center storage bin door that binds when attempting to open or close the door
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine may exhibit a slight spark knock on heavy acceleration with 87...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- The vehicle may exhibit a DTC P0720 and P0722; output shaft speed (OSS) sensor concerns.
- Power sliding door concern.
- Vehicles may exhibit a power sliding door concern and servicing
- Information on how to disable the child lock feature
- Some vehicles may exhibit a DTC of PO720,PO722, output shaft speed sensor (OSS)
- Some vehicles may exhibit a power steering grunt noise or shudder on slow turns
- Some vehicles may exhibit battery voltage low, will not reach full charge, alternator charges at a reduced...
- Some vehicles may have slight spark knock on heavy accel with 87 octaine fuel
- Experiencing a vibration condition at 45 mph and above, noticed after replacing, rotating or servicing...
- On some vehicles, the front windshield wipers may operate while the multifunction switch is in the off...
- 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
- Some vehicles equipped with heated outside mirrors may exhibit interior lights that illuminate when the...
- Some customers may experience a hum / moan from the underhood area with the engine running on vehicles...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light on and diagnostic trouble codes P0750, P0760, and / or an...
- Concerns with dust entering into auxiliary air conditioner air distribution
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine may exhibit a hum / moan from the underhood area with the engine...
- The a-pillar trim may become warped as a result of stress from the expansion and contraction of the...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position
- This bulletin mentions that some vehicles with an AX4S or AX4N transaxles have a new redesigned park...
- Exhibiting headlamps that turn on and a blower motor that will operate with the ignition switch in the off...
- Subject regarding the trailer tow electric brake connector location
- Information on disabling the autolock feature on some vehicles
- Subject pertaining to vehicles equipped with heated outside mirrors exhibiting interior lights that...
- Some vehicles built from 5/20/98 to 12/31/98 equipped with starburst type wheel covers may exhibit a loose...
- Subject regarding configurable electronic modules reminder
- Exhibiting a rattle noise from the liftgate area
- Vehicles may exhibit a slight vibration under light acceleration at or near 1400 - 1600 RPM
- Subject regarding starburst type wheel caps that rattle or appear loose
- Effective october 15, 1999, the AX4S and AX4N transmission assembly for the certain vehicles are available...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the liftgate area
- Subject regarding vibration / buzz at light throttle load
- Some vehicles equipped with starburst type wheel caps may exhibit wheel caps that rattle or appear loose
- Some vehicles may exhibit headlamps that turn on and a blower motor that will operate with the ignition...
- Subject regarding trailer tow electric brake connector
- Some vehicles built through 4/27/1999 may exhibit a transmission control indicator lamp illuminated with...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- 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 vehicles with AX4S transaxle may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code P0734, flashing tcil, NO3-4 shift...
- Information on the redesigned park system in vehicles with AX4S transaxles
- 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 instrument cluster technical assistance
- Information regarding squeak/rattle right rear exterior of vehicle
- Information regarding the winners of the edsr of the month quality awards for the month of august
- Information regarding compass direction indicated is 180 degress off
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart (continued)
- Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2L
- (Continued from 13251 and 13252) uncommanded front wiper function. mjs
- Information regarding starbusrt wheel caps loose/rattle
- Information regarding configurable electronic modules reminder
- Concerns with message center on the instrument panel displaying a false traction control error message
- On some vehicles, the driver side window may be slow to defog
- This online automotive service information addresses paint concerns identified by customers or during pdi
- Information on diagnosing an inoperative speed control that will not engage at times or at all times
- Some vehicles equipped with the AX4S transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a...
- Some vehciles may exhibit a popping noise when the power sliding door reaches the closed position, caused...
- This online bulletin contains information of vehicles exhibiting a poor or no radio reception at...
- This online service bulletin contains procedures to reset the oil change interval message 'change oil...
- Concerns with snapping or popping noise from the instrument panel lower center bin area
- Customers may complain of popping noise when the power sliding door reaches the closed position
- Climate control is investigating concerns of broken and / or binding blend doors
- Some vehicles equipped with AX4S transaxle may exhibit any or all of the following symptoms: DTC P0734,...
- Experiencing poor or no radio reception at pre-delivery inspection
- Subject regarding oil change reset procedure
- Experiening a snap / pop noise fromt he lower center instrument panel lower center bin area
- Subject regarding a redesigned park system in AX4S and AX4N transaxle
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Information on using the service bay technical system (SBTS) and new generation star (NGS) tester, and to...
- Service tip information regarding module configuration
- Exhibiting driver front door glass that seems slow to clear / defog
- Some customers may comment that the horn requires higher than normal effort to operate
- Exhibiting poor air conditioner performance and / or pressure relief valve releasing refrigerant
- Exhibiting engine spark knock on heavy acceleration with 87 octane fuel
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent loss of sound / cut-out of the rear speaker(s) during turns or...
- Brief information regarding paint quality issues
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative speed control that will not engage at times or at all times
- Owner notification program regarding vehicles without inboard front seat-mounted armrests but stated...
- Information on resetting the engine oil change interval schedule using the message center commands on some...
- 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 transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) illuminated with diagnostic trouble...
- Subject regarding vehicle component upgrade
- Some vehicles may exhibit a compass that will display an inaccurate direction
- Subject pertaining to a whistle noise from engine area
- Some vehicles may exhibit a traction control warning lamp being illuminated
- Information regarding the average fuel economy (AFE) feature accuracy - reset procedure
- Exhibiting front windshield wiper activation without command
- Experiencing front wipers activation without command
- Exhibiting a traction control warning lamp being illuminated
- Information pertaining to the left side front door glass demister
- Conditions with horn that requires high effort to operate
- Some vehicles may exhibit activation of front wipers without command
- Some customers may inquire about the average fuel economy feature operating strategy in vehicles equipped...
- Experiencing squeakng / rattling noise coming from left and / or right rear of vehicle caused b the...
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Some reports indicate that the oil reset procedure listed in the owners guide may be difficult to follow
- Conditions with liftgate popping noise
- Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
- Exhibiting concerns of a squeak / creak at the left side sliding door
- Information regarding transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) flashing and diagnostic trouble code...
- Addressing concerns with a grind / grunt noise from a/c compressor durign initial engine start-up
- Experiencing a grunt / grind noise for a/c compressor during 1ST start
- Some vehicles may display a compass direction that is 180 degrees off
- Some vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal / whistle noise from the engine area
- Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak / creak / rattle at the left (driver) side sliding door at the b pillar
- Concerns with air conditioner grunt / grind noise on 1ST start
- Some vehicles may exhibit a transmission control indicator lamp (TCIL) flashing and diagnostic trouble...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with rear speakers that cut-out intermittently
- Concerns with the front door power locks that ratchet during operation
- Some vehicles may exhibit concerns of no reverse or intermittent reverse engagement
- Information on diagnosing a lamp outage indicator
- This bulletin contains specific clock set procedure for vehicles equipped with the base radio option (AM /...
- Some vehicles built prior to 02/15/99 may exhibit a fuel gauge indicator that remains in the same position...
- Vehicle exhibiting no reverse or intermittent no reverse engagement during extreme cold temperatures
- Information on front door power lock(s) which ratchet during operation
- Vehicles built before march 1999 may exhibit concern of no reverse or intermittent reverse engagement
- Information pertaining to configurable electronic modules reminder
- Information on wheel and tire size and its effect on vehicle speed
- Experiencing rattle / chuck noise from liftgate area due to lubricant that has been applied to the...
- Information and tips on diagnosing the front electronic module (FEM) and rear electronic module (REM)
- Experiencing rattle noise within the upper intake manifold
- Vehicle may exhibit beeping sound from instrument panel when driving at / over a speed of 75 mph
- Information used when diagnosing a lamp outage indication
- The owners guide does not contain a specific clock set procedure for vehicles equipped with the base radio...
- Concerns with the reverse clutch lip seals becoming ripped / torn during reverse engagement resulting in...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel gauge indicator that remains in the same position or registers below e...
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats )
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Interior / courtesy lamps on at all times
- Information on vehicles equipped with the autolock
- Information used when using the new generation star tester (NGS) to diagnose electrical concerns on all...
- Information on customer preference features such as automatic locks, smart locks, illuminated entry, and...
- Some vehicles built before 11/24/98 may exhibit a slight pucker at the top rear corner of the door glass...
- For some cargo vans the throw-in panel kit cannot be properly installed when using current published...
- Some vehicles equipped with dual power sliding doors may exhibit a concern of difficult to operate remote...
- Experiencing a vibration at 60 - 70 mph, felt in the steering wheel or floor
- This bulletin states that when using the new generation star tester (NGS) to diagnose electrical concerns...
- For all vehicles with front-end electronic module (FEM) and rear-end electronic modules (REM) concerns...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Information on the throw-in panel kit installation using current published instruction sheets included...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration at 60 - 70 mph, felt in the steering wheel or floor
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Product changes for 1999 windstar
- Experiencing inability to retrieve data from vehicle module
- Some reports indicate that the message center oil change reset instruction in the owners guide may be...
- Sine vehicles may exhibit a harsh 3-2 transmission downshift immediately after cold engine drive away and...
- Some vehicles may exhibit various electrical concerns caused by the tire jack pinching wires to the rear...
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine compartment noise heard in passenger compartment
- Some vehicles may exhibit a customer concern described as an air conditioner hiss noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of interior/courtesy lamps on at all times
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Information for all 1999 windstar vehicles equipped with autolock, it is currently not possible to...
- Certain vehicles will arrive at dealership with small black plastic spacer clips installed between the...
- Reports indicate that the message center oil change reset instructions in the owners guide may be...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a harsh 3-2 transmission downshift immediately after cold engine durive away and...
- Some vehicles may exhibit various electrical concerns caused by the tire jack pinching wires to the rear...
- Subject regarding engine compartment noise heard in passenger compartment
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Subject regarding paint quality issues
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