Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Ford Windstar. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Starter problems |
I turned the air conditioning on in the van and after about 10 minutes, turned it to the 'max ac' position. The hood started steaming so I turned the air completely off. After less than a minute, I noticed the hood was smoking so I pulled to the side of the road immediately. Read details...
Alternator failed causing the electrical system to completely stop without warning. Read details...
My Windstar gl wouldn't start. I replaced the range selector switch. When I restarted the vehicle I forgot the reconnect the brake pressure sensor wiring connector and the abs light came on. I tried to get the code cleared but no-one could access the code. Read details...