Ford Forums
Register Classic Cars Members List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Welcome to the Ford Forums forums.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.

Go Back   Ford Forums > Ford Trucks, Ford SUVs & Ford Vans > Ford Windstar
Reload this Page 2000 Windstar SEL

Ford Windstar Introduced in the mid-1990s, the front-wheel-drive Ford Windstar minivan campaigned with an emphasis on, and reputation for, safety. And in the hotly contested family minivan market of the time, that was an especially solid piece of ground to be on. As long as buyers didn't need to haul adults in back on a regular basis, the Windstar served a family's needs just fine.

» Advertisement
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-15-2008, 08:55 AM   #1 (permalink)
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 6
arifaa is on a distinguished road
Unhappy 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
arifaa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-15-2008, 09:46 AM   #2 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
GraybeardAv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 127
GraybeardAv is on a distinguished road
Default
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.

GB
GraybeardAv is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2008, 12:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 6
arifaa is on a distinguished road
Default thanks GB
I tried your suggestion this morning and the van started fine. If it gets worse what is the alternative? thanks
AA
arifaa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-16-2008, 01:34 PM   #4 (permalink)
Moderator
 
phantom_smack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ponchatoula,La
Posts: 804
phantom_smack is on a distinguished road
Default
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.
phantom_smack is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-17-2008, 07:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
GraybeardAv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 127
GraybeardAv is on a distinguished road
Default
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.

GB
GraybeardAv is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-18-2008, 09:37 AM   #6 (permalink)
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 6
arifaa is on a distinguished road
Default 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
arifaa is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


» Online Users: 50
1 members and 49 guests
jmolter
Most users ever online was 286, 07-12-2007 at 02:00 PM.
» Stats
Members: 22,260
Threads: 15,633
Posts: 48,592
Top Poster: jonmark1985 (1,630)
Welcome to our newest member, SFabian
» Partner Sites
Shopping for new cars can be a stressful experience especially if you don't have the right information. Our new car research center at CarEverything.com can help relieve this stress and bring the joy back to new car buying!

The Car Blog, or TCB for those who are acronymically inclined, is alive because some of today's top Web designers needed a place to drool and bitch about their motor vehicle obsessions.

Read the auto blog at Automotive.com to get the latest news and opinions, view the newest concept cars, and join discussions with auto experts from around the world.

Read the auto blog at Motor Trend Online for the latest auto industry news, expert opinions, vehicle photos, and more.

Join other Envoy Enthusiasts and chat about your GMC Envoy SLE, SLT, Denali and XUV. We are a growing community and would like to here from you.
» Advertisement
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.0.0


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.1.0
vB.Sponsors
vBulletin Style by: kreativfantasy.com


Contact Us - Welcome to the Ford Forums - Archive - Top