2000 Ford Windstar Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2000 Ford Windstar documents both of the pushrod V6 engines offered that year, the 3.8L and the 3.0L. Six trims and three bodies are covered, from the four-door passenger van down to the three-door cargo version. The manual is arranged by system, with the procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics a shop needs for engine work, transaxle service, front and rear suspension repair, brake overhaul and tracing the van's electrical faults.
Engines covered
- 3.8L V6 (232 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 3.0L V6 (182 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door mini passenger van
- 3-door mini cargo van
- 3-door mini passenger van
Trims covered
- Base
- Limited
- LX
- LX Plus
- SE
- SEL
Known issues on the 2000 Windstar. Eight recalls attach to this model year on the federal record. Rear axle corrosion is the recurring theme, including a campaign issued because the brackets fitted under an earlier axle remedy may not have been installed properly. Front lower control arm attaching brackets and underbody shields drew separate corrosion campaigns, the latter tied to reduced steering control. An aftermarket fuel filter whose quick connectors may not seat completed the list. Owners have filed 1,693 complaints with NHTSA, weighted toward the suspension and the service brakes ahead of the power train. Suspension, brake and axle procedures are the busiest parts of this book.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT URETHANE, RESULTING IN AN ADHESIVE BOND RATHER THAN THE INTENDED MOLECULAR BOND FOR THE FRONT W
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedi
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNEC
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS WATER, SALT, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLUTION CAN ENTER THE WIPER MOTOR COVER ASSEMBLY THROUGH PINHOLES ON THE EXTERIOR OF TH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUXILIARY REAR AIR-CONDITIONING. IF THE AUXILIARY AIR-CONDITIONING BLOWER MOTOR STOPS TURNING WHILE IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED SE
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXP
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. CORROSION-RELATED FRACTURES OF THE FRONT LOWER
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, REGISTERED IN PUERTO RICO. DUE TO INCREASED STRESSES CA
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN VIRGINIA.
Safety recall 10S13 - Rear axle corrosion - requests for recall service action
Safety recall 11s16 - LCA rear attaching flanges or rear subframe body mount corrosion - requests for recall service action
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
FORD: SAFETY RECALL ON FRONT SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) REAR ATTACHING FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT THAT CAN SEPARATE FROM SUBFRAME IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED, FOR EXTENDED PERIOD, IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS. MODEL 1999-03 WINDSTAR.
FORD: SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING REAR AXLE FRACTURING IF VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS FOR AND EXTENDED PERIOD. MODEL 1998-03 WINDSTAR. *PE
FORD: ON SOME MINIVANS, REAR AXLE WILL FRACTURE, IN HIGH CORROSION AREA, AFTER OPERATING FOR AN EXTENDED TIME PERIOD, AND VEHICLE HANDLING ABILITY WILL BE AFFECTED. MODEL 1998-2003 WINDSTAR. *PE
FORD: A SAFETY RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON MINIVANS WHERE LOWER CONTROL ARM (LCA) OF FRONT SUBFRAME ATTACHING REAR FLANGE OR REAR BODY MOUNT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO CORROSION. MODEL 1999-2003 WINDSTAR. *PE
FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE
Showing the 8 most recent of 223 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. HE STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE A
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD WINDSTAR. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. HE STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE A
Showing the 2 most serious of 1693 complaints filed with NHTSA.
