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You can't bypass vehicle alarm and security systems. They are there to stop exactly what you are trying to do. You have two computers, the ECM and BCM, plus the alarm module and a number of sensors protecting the vehicle from theft and unauthorized removal. You can't trick them because you can't reprogram them.
Either do a security system reset or find an auto electrician or locksmith / alarm installer. Cheaper than the dealership!
https://www.google.com/search?q=mobile+auto+electrician+near+me
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My first thought was that the timing belt had snapped, but you have a timing chain and it says this
Does a Ford Windstar have a timing belt or chain?
Best Answer. Your Ford Windstar had two engine options and they both ran a timing chain, not a timing belt. Belts need to be replaced at around 100K miles, but since you have a hardened steel timing chain, you have nothing to worry about. Your chain should last the life of the engine without being serviced.
May 28, 2019
Has the oil ever been changed. You saying there was a 'pop' concerns me but it may have been a backfire, or unburned fuel popping through the Throttle Body.
And then there is the grinding sound, but that might just be the starter on the flywheel.
The only way to diagnose is to call out a mobile mechanic.
https://www.google.com/search?q=mobile+mechanic+near+me
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What makes you think you need a new one? Is it leaking? That is the only reason to replace it.
No heat? This is the normal reason.
https://www.fixya.com/support/r29872074-vehicle_cooling_system_no_heat
It is a $2,000 job because the dash has to come off and sometimes the A/C evaporator needs removing as well. BUT, descaling or flushing the system is easy and done from where the hoses go through the engine firewall
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There could be several possible causes for the power loss, such as a bad battery, a faulty alternator, a clogged fuel filter, a damaged wiring harness, or a parasitic power draw.
To diagnose the problem, you may need to test the battery voltage, the alternator output, the fuel pressure, and the electrical current draw. You can also check the battery cables and terminals for corrosion, and the fuses and relays for any signs of damage.
The fuel tank pressure sensor in a 2010 Ford Escape is part of the vehicle's fuel pump assembly. You will find it either inside the tank or mounted to the top of the tank. The P0451 code indicates that the EVAP system pressure sensor is malfunctioning in some way. This code is usually caused by either a bad EVAP pressure sensor, a clogged fuel tank relief valve, EVAP lines, EVAP wiring, or a bad fuel cap. If you have other EVAP related trouble codes, it is recommended to focus on them first and see if it helps remedy this one.
I had the same problem. Remove the fuse panel, look up under the dash, move your shift lever back and forth and you will see the shift linkage. There are two screws that will back themselves out over time. It will be a star head bolt. Tigthen them all the way down and it will shift like new.
If one needs replacing, so will all the others. Easiest way is to separate the engine from the transmission and hoist the engine out of the car . That way you'll have access to all the freeze plugs
If the engine is covered by warranty, I would get both of them replaced, (depending on the engine) as there is an issue with the early design.
The dealership will try to fob you off as it is a horrible job.
