20 Most Recent 1998 Ford Windstar - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Fuse N 20 amp , under hood fuse box . There is also a fuel pump relay ,which the PCM - engine computer turns on to supply power to the fuel pump . Plus in the circuit is a inertia fuel shut off swith , this is incase of a wreck .I would check to see if the inertia switch was tripped . Location Inertia Fuel Shut-Off (IFS) Switch C322 On lower LH "A" pillar, under I/P I would also watch this video on fuel pump electrical circuits ! Fuel Pump Electrical Circuits Description and Operation

It takes a power steering pully puller !

The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor on the 1998 Windstar with 3.8L is located near the crankshaft pulley on the front cover. There is a shield mounted over the CKP sensor that you'll need to remove to access the sensor. Would you care to share why you suspect the CKP sensor is bad? Typically with Fords a bad CKP will cause a no-start condition due to no spark, but you'll still hove good fuel pressure.

There isn't a modulator valve on 98 Windstar , it's all electronic .

Dead battery due to an alternator problem is likely.

You didn't list liter size of engine? I looked at info for the 3.8L engine.

How to Fix the Alignment on Car Try the few steps as explained in the link i have sent you. Hope you get best results.

rear end alignment is by means of eccentric mounting bolts in the suspension bushes Ford uses a system of an off set washer under the head of the bolt that rubs against a stop so loosen of the nut and turn the head that makes the washer turn and moves the setting of the alignment It should only be done on a wheel alignment machine as very little movement makes a vast difference in the setting true qualified wheel aligners will always check the rear alignment before doing the front as the back sets up the front for long tire life

Speed sensor most likely culprit P0500 Ford Vehicle Speed Sensor

Go on youtube an watch a few videos on finding a short ! How to do basic automotive electrical testing , how to read a wiring diagram . Then go to http://bbbind.com/free_tsb.html free wiring diagrams ! Do you have an know how to use a DVOM- digital volt ohm meter ! If you never fixed this type problem your best bet would be to take your vehicle to a qualified repair shop !

Take one out. Use it as a model when you buy as many bolts as you need.

Doubt full. It might physically bolt up, but the electronics will be different.

try changing the flasher

Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt Tighten in two steps:

• 20-30 Nm (15-22 Lb-Ft)
• 26-32 Nm (20-23 Lb-Ft)

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Check the bulb there's also a plug you disconnect when you want to take the tailgate off

Wires more than likely shorting find short or get new wiring loom