20 Most Recent 1996 Ford Windstar - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Do the spark plugs have spark?Also check the condition of the air filter.Is the vehicle fitted with an immobilizer?

go to any parts store or even walmart and purchase an OBD 11 code reader they are only about 50 to 60 dollars and you can use it on all 1996 and newer vehicles make sure if you buy one it will also erase codes

The code is for a problem with the throttle position sensor circuit.The sensor would need to be tested with a meter and possibly replaced.

Is the air inlet to the blower blocked, check it.

Hi, These arms have what looks like teeth gears that they fit onto. There is a spring clip on the bottom of the arm that holds the arm onto that geared shaft. When you push it on make sure it is in the correct position and you should hear a click if the spring clip is working OK. You should not be able to pull it back off easily without releasing the clip. Sometimes they get pulled off in a car wash without breaking the clip. Good Luck, hope this Fixsya!

Bank one is toward the front of the vehicle. Sounds like the heated oxygen sensors have gone bad. The Oxygen Sensors are located in the exhaust pipe and require a special socket to remove and replace.

Coolant will not effect your a/c you need to check your freon and that means probably charging your a/c system.

CHECK FIRST FOR ANY FUSE OR RELAY FAILURE.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Duralast-Camshaft-Position-Sensor/1996-Ford-Windstar/_/N-j5ne6Z9gsn2?itemIdentifier=195682_0_0_It says camshaft position sensor curcuit malfunction.Here's what it looks like.

Could be the front electronic module. The module has a timer that holds the lights on for about 60 seconds after you exit the van.

Code P0301 ts Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected. Check the spark plug and wire on cylinder #1.

The fault code P0301 means "Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected", you can erase the code with related code reader, such as the Godiag T300+ , it has many kinds of functions, but the price is a little expensive.

Please go to this LINK for full instructions as well as many pictures of the job in progress. It is a 2000 model but the procedure is the same. The regulator allows access to the motor.