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2000 Ford Windstar, won't start after heavy rains

Every time I try to start my 2000 Ford Windstar after a rain it acts up, varying with the amount of rain. The more rain we have the more problematic it becomes. After a light rain it will only take a few seconds longer to turn over and start and after heavy rains, it turns over but will not start up. I have tried everything from fuel injector cleaner, to checking the plugs and wires, and I can't seem to find the problem. There are puddles of water sitting on top of my engine, and I know it's not the fuel pump because I can hear that turning on before I start to turn the engine over.

  • Tyran paine Mar 19, 2017

    I was wondering did u figure out problem i have 99 with same problem

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Well i would start buy geting the rain water of the top of motor so i would start at hood seal if bad but new hood seal in you may have to go to dealer for it then if the spash gard is missing under car i would replace it with new one then see if car hard to start next time it rain should have no water at top of motor can couse all typ of isuse hope this helps

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