Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Windstar

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).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Ford Windstar


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Ford Windstar

The Electrical System problem

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...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Alternator failed causing the electrical system to completely stop without warning.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

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...


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