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05-15-2008, 08:55 AM
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|  2000 Windstar SEL
My Windstar sometimes takes more than one attempts to start up in the morning. Few days ago it took me 5 minutes to get it started, after that it start fine. Today it started on second attempt. It has 49k miles and I have had 30k manufacture service done from the dealership. No check lights comes on. I had the battery and alternator replaced few months ago. Could it be fuel injection? any advice? I am worried it may not get worse.. thanks AA | 
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05-15-2008, 09:46 AM
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A small leak in the fuel system will let it de-pressurize overnight. Turning on the ignition activates the fuel pump for a couple of seconds. Wait at least five seconds before engaging the starter the first time.
If that doesn't help enough, cycle the ignition switch a couple of times before engaging starter.
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05-16-2008, 12:29 PM
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|  thanks GB
I tried your suggestion this morning and the van started fine. If it gets worse what is the alternative? thanks
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05-16-2008, 01:34 PM
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Probably the check valve on the fuel pump in the tank.All you can do is replace it with a factory part.I guess it could possibly be the fuel pressure regulator but that would usually cause some sort of drivability issue. | |
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05-17-2008, 07:04 PM
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It probably won't get worse. Any tiny leak will lose all the pressure overnight. It could be a leaky injector, too. If that's the case, a better brand of fuel like Chevron might help. Techron is a detergent that cleans the fuel system. ExonMob has a similar one.
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05-18-2008, 09:37 AM
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| Antifreeze leak
thanks guys for your replies. Evidently yesterday morning when i moved my van out i noticed lot of water on the garage floor. the antifreeze was leaking. I have left the van with the mechanic to see what has happend. i hope its not going to be a big ticket repair- AA | |
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