Electrical Ford Windstar

[Norma Savitsky]

I have a Windstar Limited 2002 battery dies when not disconnected & the dashboard gauges go crazy, door & windows locks start working by themselves blinkers & windsheild wipers, AC etc. work intermittently over 1500rpms dies. I’ve seen other complaints about the same issue but they were unable to resolve it. It’s seems to be a Windstar phenomena. I can’t afford the prices the dealer charges because of the time it takes them to figure it out. Your help would be so very greatfully appreciated. nsavitsky@yahoo.com

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[James]

This smells like to me a wiring harness issue. Can you explain in more detail about what happens, or when it happens? Does the engine run good? Any history on when this started? Is your battery good? Let us know so we can try to help you diagnose this.

[Lorrin Barth]

Does this vehicle sit outside? If so, do these problems happen after a rain?

[Norma Savitsky]

We’ve checked the harness, battery & replaced the alternator 2x’s. I was driving & the van started to cut out, lights & blinkers stopped working & it died.

[Bill]

Remove the under hood fuse panel and remove bottom the cover. You may find the problem inside. I have seen several over the years with lot of green, corroded wires inside.

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