2000 Ford Windstar technical service bulletins
225 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 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...
- Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle DIPSTICK-LEAKS-4F50N, AX4N, AX4S transaxle
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Safety belt web stop button service
- 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- 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
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)
- 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 during brake application
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeal noise from the front brakes when stopping
- Some vehicles may exhibit a partial latch condition when using the power sliding doors feature
- 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 with low mileage may exhibit brake roughness and/or pulsation
- 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
- Information regarding new compass setting procedure, pdi must set all
- 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
- Some vehicles that display less than 5000 miles on the odometer may exhibit a pull / drift while driving
- 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...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hooting sound from the vacuum management valve (VMV)
- 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
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
- 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...
- Experiencing creek noise from rear of vehicle
- Some vehcles that display less than 5000 miles on the odometer may exhibit a pull / drift while driving
- Some vehicles with less than 2000 miles / 3000 km may exhibit a noise from the front brakes
- 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
- Information on malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble code's PO171 & PO174
- Some vehicles may exhibit a distorted / wavy condition in the windshield glass when looking through the...
- 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
- Subject regarding the instrument cluster chiming repeatedly
- Some vehicles may exhibit transmission fluid at the bell housing area
- Information regarding class II trailer tow - high speed ambient temperature package on 2000 and 2001 models
- Information regarding malfunction indicator lights P0171 / P0174
- Some vehicles may exhibit a single beep sound from the instrument cluster at times
- Information regarding class II trailer tow - high speed ambient temp package
- 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
- 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...
- 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...
- Safety recall 00S01 regarding windshield and/or liftgate glass replacement
- 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.
- Remove the styrofoam panel before delivery of the vehicle to the customer
- The instrument cluster will chime repeatedly whil driving if the driver's seat-belt is not fastened before...
- Vehicles may exhibit a power sliding door concern and servicing
- Information regarding the new audible seat-belt minder, the instrument cluster will chime repeatedly while...
- 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...
- Vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination and multiple diagnostic trouble codes, mostly...
- 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
- Subject regarding 3RD row seat back grocery hook feature
- Some customers may experience a hum / moan from the underhood area with the engine running on vehicles...
- Information pertaining to the 3RD row seat back that incorporates a grocery hook and cupholder function
- Concerns with dust entering into auxiliary air conditioner air distribution
- Information stating that the passenger side exterior door lock cylinder has been discontinued on all 2000...
- 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 regarding configurable electronic modules reminder
- Information regarding the rear seat entertainment system
- Exhibiting a rattle noise from the liftgate area
- Vehicles may exhibit a slight vibration under light acceleration at or near 1400 - 1600 RPM
- Some vehicles will be equipped with the new rear seat entertainment system (RSES)
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the liftgate area
- Subject regarding vibration / buzz at light throttle load
- 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
- 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with AX4S transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting...
- Information regarding the new rear seat entertainment system
- 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 rear seat entertainment system
- 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 configurable electronic modules reminder
- Service procedure for blue service tagged transaxles
- Some vehicles equipped with the AX4S transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a...
- 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
- 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
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