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Ford WindstarIntroduced 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.
my passenger headlight is very wobbly, it is also sticking out more than the driver side. I'm not talking about the bulb, but the actual headlight assembly.
How can I fix the looseness or how can I get the headlight off to check the mounts?
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1998 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L 253,100 miles
2005 Toyota Prius Package 6 1.5L 135,000 miles
2006 Toyota Sienna LE 3.3L 36,000 miles
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they have 3 very annoying clips that must be removed.I have a modified pair of snap ring pliers that only work marginally for removal.It kinda sounds like the lower adjustment stud is out of its hole.
Last edited by phantom_smack; 06-10-2008 at 07:25 AM.
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I was hoping for a pointer or even a picture showing something to help me remove it. The was the light is loose, it doesn't allow me to aim it properly, definitely feels like a stud fell out... I think it might be the top stud, but I can't be too sure.
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1998 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L 253,100 miles
2005 Toyota Prius Package 6 1.5L 135,000 miles
2006 Toyota Sienna LE 3.3L 36,000 miles
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Sounds like you may have some broken studs. One stud broke on my 95 Windstar and causes the light to wobble. It's been propped in place with a wad of folded paper for over a year now to hold it steady until I get more permanent fix. It also possible that the clips holding your headlight in place may be missing on one or more studs.
Fixed it. The ball-and-socket joint came out (upper-left stud in the picture's orientation), I had to remove the headlight, remove the socket joint sleeve thing, and push the ball back into the socket, then reinstall the sleeve, and put the headlight back on the van.
However, while I was putting the clips on, one fell in between the radiator and bumper.... and I cannot find it. I hope the clips aren't too expensive at the dealer, or I'll be making a clip.
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1998 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L 253,100 miles
2005 Toyota Prius Package 6 1.5L 135,000 miles
2006 Toyota Sienna LE 3.3L 36,000 miles
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i might do that if i can find them.... we'll see eventually
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1998 Ford Windstar GL 3.8L 253,100 miles
2005 Toyota Prius Package 6 1.5L 135,000 miles
2006 Toyota Sienna LE 3.3L 36,000 miles
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