20 Most Recent 2003 Ford Windstar - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Alfonso, Take it back and demand to have it fixed if not driving properly.

Is there a reason you are changing it, unlike a belt they do not really need changing every so many thousands of miles/kilometres. If there is no problem, I personally would be loath to change it. As for the time to change it, here is the first of various videos to help you, the others follow on. 2003 Ford Windstar Timing Chain Remove and Replace 1 of 6

Try to reset system with key fob by locking and unlocking doors. Sometimes using the key to unlock and lock the drivers door will also reset the system

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Take it to a tyre dealer

Sounds like you might have a low battery. I would check and make sure you have a string 12v at the battery and make sure you have at least 13v to the battery when you get the vehicle started.

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NO ! call a tow truck to unlock door ,that's the only way

You will need to consider whether it is the primary or secondary side of that coil that fails if possible. A primary side failure could be a failing engine control module causing excessive current to the coil causing it to burn out or internally short. If it is a secondary side failure, the issue is still high current, because the spark voltage is not delivered straight to the plug caused by leakage of the spark in the plug wire to ground, or plug gaps that are too close. Some coils are wired to fire two plugs simultaneous, one upon compression and one (probably) during exhaust in a series circuit, so check both gaps on that coil. And the other possibility is caused by not using resistance plug wires in favor of solid copper and non-resistive plugs as well, causing the secondary current to be very high. I can't reason why any sensor would cause the coil failure. The basics for coil operation is a quick pulse of voltage to the primary causes a induction of voltage in the secondary when the voltage is removed from the primary. Usually the current in the primary is quite high to create the magnetic field for the secondary. It was the same for old point & condenser distributors as it is now for solid state controls. The problem now is that the solid state MOSFET's used in place of points can develop internal leakage or short altogether. This takes out the coil pack because of the ECM failure. You are using Autolite plugs right? I find OEM plugs work best rather than trying things like Iridium or other performance options. I forget which pack went out on my Freestar, but it was OEM coil pack, OEM plug sires & OEM plugs all the way!

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front control module is just behind the fuse box under the driver side dash. rear control module is in the back driver side fender panel.

could be switches or motors.

on the back where it hooks to the floor. pull up on the levers then rock it forward to unlatch it.

on the back of the seat where it latches into the floor. pull up on the levers then rock it forward to unhook it.

does it take off in 1st

mine does that too sometimes. never found a cause. if you find out hit me up and let me know too. thanks.

yes about every 75k or so

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