All youll need is a clean rag or a few paper towels, a long funnel, and transmission fluid. The ford windstar later the ford freestar and mercury monterey is a minivan that was produced and sold by ford. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Ask payne pre owned mccoll about vehicle number 35978742. If you have not swapped out the atf merc 5 in your 2000 winny yet, you will want to asap. The 2000 ford windstar has 140 problems reported for transmission failure. Based on the reliant, it was available only with a fourcylinder engine with under 100 hp. The overdrive light flashing indicates an internal transmission problem which. With chiltons online doityourself ford windstar repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365 our 2000 ford windstar repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2000 windstar, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2002 ford windstar sel 3.
Bookmark file pdf 97 ford windstar owners manual 97 ford windstar owners manual. Page 8 2000 windstar workshop manual page 8 of 30 is dtc b1450 also present. Windstar transmission fluid how much what type how. Ford windstar transmission fluid change cost estimate repairpal. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. My diagnosis of our 2000 ford windstar ax4s transimission problem. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered.
Acdelco atf type iii h is a premium quality automatic transmission fluid for use in a variety of passenger cars and light trucks. My 2000 ford winstar minivan will not go into gear. The overdrive light flashing indicates an internal transmission problem which could be caused by anthiny inside the. Page 215 the transmission fluid should be checked at normal. Ford s windstar marked the minivan s transition from rearwheel drive to frontwheel power, so make sure any drivetrain repairs are done with custom components. For instructions on how to change them, there is a company that independent auto repair shops get their information from, this same information is available inexpensively for people that work on their own cars. Low prices on automatic transmission fluid for your ford windstar at advance auto parts. There are so many horror stories about windstar transmissions that ford should be ashamed of itself. The ford service manual for my 98 windstar states the following. Return core parts to the store to be refunded the price. Our replacement transmission parts will restore your ford windstars performance and keep fluid where it belongs. What is the rpoceedure to change the tranny fluid in a 2000 ford windstar van posted by william wheaton on dec 12, 2012.
Windstar is the first minivan to receive the federal. If you dont have the owners manual, pull out the transmission dipstick and many, not all, but many cars have it stamped on the flat part near the end plus a procedure. Just recently a commenter to this video confirmed you do not. For ford windstar body parts, or for the used 2003 ford windstar parts manual visit. I have been on several websites regarding ford transmissions 2000 2005 year models of vans, suv, and light trucks.
Ford has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid. Shop ford windstar vehicles for sale in kearney, mo at cars. Im asking for my son in california find answers to your 2000 ford windstar question from certified mechanics and auto experts. Transmissions must either be controlled manually by the driver manual transmission or automatically by the vehicle. This automatic transmission parts atp m five alternate transmission fluid modifier fits your 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 ford windstar 3. Buy used ford windstar transmission from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units. This 2000 ford windstar wagon has such low mileage it has been parked more than driven. The worst complaints are transmission failure, od light comes on randomly, and transmission fluid leak.
You should also check your transmission fluid level to see if it is at recommended level engine at normal operating temp. Refer to wiring diagrams cell 82, liftgate wiperwasher for schematic and connector information. I bought a manual on ebay for my windstar 2000 it shows the meaning of all the. What type of transmission fluid do i use in my 2001 ford. Overdrive light blinking 2000 ford windstar maintenance. This van has been to fl from wi and back several times. Apr, 2014 my diagnosis of our 2000 ford windstar ax4s transimission problem.
I read lots of stories of transmisison issue on windstar but never thought it could happen to me. My van starts but wont go into gear can you help me with the ford 2004 windstar question. Ford windstar automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. I bought a manual on ebay for my windstar 2000 it shows the meaning of all the various lites. The replacement for the ford aerostar, the windstar adopted the frontwheel drive configuration of the chrysler minivans.
Wipers and washers 2000 windstar workshop manual diagnosis and testing procedure revision date. I have had my 98 windstar s transmission fluid changed 3 times since i have bought it brand new. At 35,500 miles the original transmission failed and ford replaced it. The contact stated that the speedometer and odometer were dysfunctional and the abs light illuminated when the vehicle was started. The worst complaints are transmission failure, od light comes on. Find your 2000 ford windstar repair manual right now at chilton. Minivan transmission automatic drivetrain fwd engine 6 cyl color spruce green metallic vin 2fmza51493ba58464. So i drained the fluid and put in a new filter and used the same gasket since it was reusable and it works great now. He didnt have the owners manual, but the 1999 was almost identical to the 2000. Find aftermarket and oem parts online or at a local store near you. Ford windstar radiator auto radiators action crash spectra. I have read that ford put taurus transmissions in the windstar. The second minivan designed by the company, it marked the transition from rearwheel drive to frontwheel drive layouts popularized by the chrysler minivans.
The ax4s is a secondgeneration version of the axod and axode. I have a 2000 windstar that suffers from harsh downshifting when going from 2nd to 1st gear, often around a corner. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 70 windstar models in kearney. What type of transmission fluid do i use in my 2001 ford windstar. Stick with the transmission fluid change that is specified in your owners manual. Ford windstar 2000, professional atf type iiih automatic transmission fluid by acdelco. If you dont have the owners manual, pull out the transmission dipstick and many, not all, but. If it is a manual transmission, then the fluid level really cant be checked and it will not have a dipstick. However, unlike the other cars that were sold in the ford car lineup, the windstar did not have a. Able to coast it to shoulder but when we attempted to put it in park it rolled, had to use the parking brake to keep it from moving.
Fords rearwheel drive minivan, the aerostar, did quite well for a number of. The owners manual of the 2000 ford windstar that i used to own said to immediately take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection of the transmission. Atp automotive m five alternate transmission fluid. From the 1995 to 2007 model years, three generations of the model line were sold, with the final generation renamed as the ford freestar.
You will also have access to the 1999 ford windstar parts and accessories. Low mileage ford windstar used transmissions for sale. About two days ago, while driving, my od off light started flashing, along with a message that says check transmission. Jan 12, 2018 im asking for my son in california find answers to your 2000 ford windstar question from certified mechanics and auto experts. I did a tuneup based on haynes and hints from other forumists and change couple things such as the air filter and the drivebelt. View and download ford windstar owners manual online. At autozone, we provide aftermarket ford windstar automatic transmission parts with excellent performance capabilities and superior durability, so you can easily restore your vehicles. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2002 ford windstar sel 3. Fifteen years ago, chrysler came up with the first minivan.
Buy your used ford windstar transmissions from us and save time and money. I have read on other threads that this can be caused by a low level of fluid or the use of the wrong atf. The transmission is also used in 1991 to 2003 ford taurus and mercury sable, and 1993 to 1995 ford taurus sho models. Will a 2003 ford windstar transmission work in a 2000 ford winstar. My son had this occur on a 1999 ford windstar that he owned. Falla imposible ford windstar 97 falla imposible en ford windstar 97, falla electronica.
Overdrive light blinks and additional repairs have been needed. I could have repaired this failure without removing the transaxle. Get access to our 2000 ford windstar repair information right now, online. How to check and add transmission fluid, presented by jiffy lube. Looking for a 2000 ford windstar wagon lx located in weslaco tx. Ford windstar came with dual airbags, automatic transmission with four speeds, antilock brakes and seating for up to seven people. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2000 ford windstar. However, if your maintenance schedule specifically calls for a flush, or your.
The fluid should be red in color, if it is very dark or brownblack in color and has a burnt smell to it, your transmission has internal damage and will need to. We carry a wideranging catalog of used ford transmissions for all applications including gas and diesel engines. Is it a seal problem where the fluid migrates to that spot or a poor tubing connection throught the radiator. Can parts from a 1996 transmission be used to replace broken parts. The vehicle is running and shifting just fine, my question is, what could the problem be, and will it be ok to drive for a while until i have the money to take it to a mechanic. I have not had a problem with my transmission thus far but this is proberly low mileage and i shouldnt have trouble with the transmission yet. I dont know if the transaxle in the windstar is anything like the 4r70w transmissio in the panther platform crown vic, grand marquis and towncar. Well the fluid level was fine but the color looked burnt.
Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store. Aug 26, 2010 what type of transmission fluid do i use in my 2001 ford windstar. All of chiltons online content for the 2000 ford windstar is updated monthly, so youll have the most recent information on hand for any doityourself project. Ford windstar the ford windstar is a minivan that was produced and sold by the ford motor company from the 1995 to 2003 model years.
The 2000 ford windstar owners manual contains information on the operation and location of controls, a maintenance schedule and specific technical information like recommended fluid types, light bulb part numbers and electronic system controls. What would cause the overdrive light to start blinking on a 2002 ford windstar. The pdf manual will help you troubleshoot common problems and operate your vehicle safely. Atf recommendation 2001 ford windstar bob is the oil guy. What would cause the overdrive light od to flash on a ford. Page 7 2000 windstar workshop manual page 7 of 30 measure the resistance between fem c191 pin 1, circuit 18 dgwh, harness side and windshield wiper onoff relay pin 2, circuit 18 dgwh, harness side. I know they are very different designs but the transmission fluid in the 4r70w is good for about 15k max. If the transmission fluid level on your windstar is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Jul 28, 2009 2000 ford windstar van with 110,000 miles. The transmission fluid level is fine, and the transmission fluid is not burnt. Transmission fluid leak is near the radiator, or it follows tubing to that area and leak shows up at that location under van. Page 1 2000 windstar workshop manual page 1 of 30 section 50116. Always refer to your owners manual or the marks on the dipstick for the type of fluid to use. Windstar transmission fluid how much what type how to.
Windstar transmission fluid how much what type how to check levels dipstick. When i checked the transmission fluid, there was of course none in the van. For those of you who bought a used windstar, i would check to see if the transmission was replaced even before you bought it. Transmission repair manual00 ford windstar 2001 ford windstar repair manual symsys03.
If it is a manual transmission, then the fluid level really cant be checked and it will not have a. Brake fluid also leaks underneath the master cylinder. The ford ax4s automatic transmission is a fourspeed electronic overdrive transmission used in 1995 to 2000 ford windstar minivan. Fords windstar marked the minivans transition from rearwheel drive to frontwheel power, so make sure any drivetrain repairs are done with custom components. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2002 ford windstar. Also, the manual calls for changing the fluid at least every 30k miles.
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