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Not sure if this help, by my 2000 Windstar just did the same thing, followed be erratic guages. I removed the cluster and resoldered all the ribbon cable connections, following the directions found here: http://www.fordforums.com/f61/99-windstar-intermittent-instrument-gauge-problem-167262/ Hope this helps (it did for my issue)

I'm looking for some help from the experienced techs- I have a 2000 Windstar, 3.8L with just under 93,000 miles. A few weeks ago the engine light came on with a #5 misfire code. I replaced the coil pack and six plugs. The light is out now (about 25 miles since clearing code) but it still runs poorly. When cold, the idle is ok and it runs OK. Once it warms up, I can feel a miss (like an intermittent pop) through the steering wheel at idle, when I drive it, it runs really poorly; misses, bucks, no power, sulpher smell and NO CODES or engine light. How many miles does it take the engine light to come back on if a code is present after resetting it? I know I can't have it emission tested for 75 miles once reset. Any ideas? Unrelated.... the transmission doesn't respond well when accelerating after slowing down, it is delayed and then jerks into the appropriate gear. This seems to be an inherent Windstar issue that we deal with and it's done this for as long as we've owned it- about 50k miles. Is this an easy fix or not? Thanks for any help and suggestions!

Sorry for posting this in Taurus, but there is no Windstar forum and it's the same running gear. I have a 2000 Windstar with a 3.8L. Unfortunately, it was not purchased back by Ford in the recall, just fixed. It has been doing this for a while; stumbling on light acceleration. If I don't do a full stop and wait and try to accelerate from a coasting-stop, it hesitates, bucks and has a delayed shift. It also does this on light uphill acceleration too. It also seems like the downshift is hanging. Should i be looking at the transmission, or ignition? I did do a full tune up a while ago and the fuel pump is recently replaced. I need to keep this running safely for my daughter who will be driving in the next six months. Thanks!

I feel the love..... I drive one "almost daily"...weather permitting (no rain, snow, etc). I actually bought this one in Knoxville about 6-7 years ago. It's a Strato Silver 1989 Scorpio. I also have a Diamond White 1989 Scorpio that my wife and I purchased in 1992 as an off-lease car, so technically we're the "first titled" owners. That still has less than 92k and has been "show only" for over 10 years. As I say, Merkurs are like rabbits..... I also have another 5 Scorpios and 2 XR4Ti's. If you have the Merkur fever, join the Merkur Club and drive up to Carlisle PA, June 3-5, 2011 for the All Ford Nationals, the official annual gathering of Merkurs! Last year we had OVER 160 Merk's there! :beerchug:

A bit late, but for future needs: I would strongly recommend HELLWIG sway bars and links. I added a rear bar to my excursion years ago that has been terrific. Recently it needed bushings, after speaking with a very helpful person there, he convinced me to order new replacement links for both front a rear. They make front links to replace the factory bar that are used on the trucks that parole the Mexican borders. They were designed for sever use like that and he said; "they haven't broken one yet!". I spent less than $100 for all four replacement links.

Peeling pain on your Super Duty (or Excursion) seems to be a very common defect. Chances are, if you own one (Post 1999) you know exactly what I am talking about!! Speak up and let Ford know you are NOT happy about their lack of pride in the products they produce. The automotive aftermarket business is a multi-billion industry, which includes improving mileage, performance and dressing up the appearance of your vehicle. What's the point if the auto manufacturer can't even apply a proper, long lasting paint job?! Check out my website and sign up for a possible class action lawsuit : MyFordPaintPeels.com You may also become a fan of the FaceBook page: My Ford Paint Peels

For anyone interested, there is a website dedicated to my complaints: MyFordpaintPeels.com and there is a FaceBook fan page: Face Book Page; My Ford Paint Peels Make YOUR voice be heard!!! :happy feet:

Actually, the truck has been in one of those large tarp shelters most of it's life Almost EVERY white Excursion I see (pre 2004) has the same issues. I believe it was some really bad prep work. I would have certainly hoped that by 2000 Ford would have been able to avoid the peeling paint syndrome from the early-mid 1980's!!

The following is a letter that I mailed to William Clay Ford Jr. Perhaps he was not the proper person to receive it? Since I have not hear ANY response at all, i thought I would appeal to any Ford executive via this form of media. I would hope that, at the very least, I would receive some sort of response, even if it is as extreme as; "Sorry Mr. Lifelong Customer, we don't care" Please note the attachment with photos. William Clay Ford attachment.pdf Saul S Rivkin 130 Pennhurst Road Spring City, PA 19475 saul@merkurrs.com William Clay Ford Jr Executive Chairman Ford Motor Company One American Road Dearborn, MI 48126 Dear William Clay Ford Jr: I am compelled to express to you both my loyalty to Ford as well as my frustration. I suppose my loyalty started much like yours did, my father drove Fords. He started driving them as a teenager but, of course, it was the later Fords that I knew and they had impacted me more than I could ever realize. He had owned cars like; 1964 Fairlane, 1966 Country Squire, 1972 Grand Marquis, 1971 Lincoln Mk.III, 1977 LTD Wagon, 1982 LTD Wagon, 1983 ½ Turbo-Coupe, 1984 Lincoln Mk. IV. Most of these cars were purchased new; his Turbo Coupe was his last new car before his passing and one of his favorites. I still remember the story he used to tell me about when he entered the Ford showroom back in 1966 to buy a new car. There was a 427 Cobra and a Country Squire, both next to each other on the sales floor. He bought the wagon for the room, but at least it had a big block! My first Ford was also my first car, the ’66 Country Squire that my father handed down to me. At age 16, I was quite proud of my station wagon, as most young boys were of their first car. Despite having 265,000 miles, the engine ran great, had never needed work and the car treated me quite well. I started collecting more Fords as the years rolled by. I purchased my 1970 XL 429-4v ci. Convertible when I was 18, which I still have today, along with two other XL convertibles. Since 1983, I have owned three Rangers, two I bought new; a new-for-1983 4WD Ranger V-6 and a new-for-1986 Ranger super-cab. I have owned many other cars too; Mustangs, Torino’s and LTD’s. In 1992, my wife and I purchased an off-lease Merkur Scorpio as her daily driver and it’s now a show car showing less than 92,000 original miles. This car, by the way, was on display at your Centennial party in 2003 and also at the Eyes-On-Design show in Grosse Pointe Park in 2006 featuring other automotive designs honoring retired Ford designer; Jack Telnack. I have started collecting many other Merkurs and now have eight Scorpio’s and two XR4Ti’s. My wife’s vehicle is a 2000 Ford Windstar, our second Windstar. Incidentally, I met my wife because she had driven Mustangs her life and it was her driving a new 1983 Mustang GT that excited me! Of course, her parents drove Fords and still do. It is, however, our 2000 Excursion that we bought new in February 2000 that compels me to write and tell you my story. We bought our family hauler to pull our travel trailer and hold my precious cargo, our four daughters. The truck has always been babied (as are ALL my cars) including being hand washed almost every week. In 2006 the paint started peeling off the roof of my white Excursion Limited. My dealer and Ford customer service had denied any responsibility despite my pleading for assistance, regardless of still being under an extended warranty plan. The following year, the peeling became much worse on the roof and now extending into the door jambs on the passenger side. Every time that I buckled my daughters in the truck, I had to stare at peeling paint. I contacted Ford and my dealer again and after some defensive actions (I posted a website displaying my defects and my disgust) I was finally contacted by Ford and my dealer. My local dealer begrudgingly helped to defray half of the costs of having the paint repaired. I was convinced that it would happen again and it has, worse than before. The paint is delaminating on the rear quarter panels, passenger doors, door jambs front fender and of course, the roof that was repaired improperly. As an automotive enthusiast, collector and part-time restoration specialist, I can tell you emphatically that paint should not peel. I am disgusted when I see a mid-eighties GM or Chrysler product driving by with paint flaking off, a sign of poor quality. Now, my beloved Excursion is doing the same thing. Since I only use this vehicle as a pleasure vehicle, I do not need to look at peeling paint every day. It is, however, on the weekends when the whole family goes out that I must be aggravated when I see all the defects on my truck. I say defects because somehow, the paint was not applied correctly and is now losing adhesion. Every white Excursion I have looked at seems to have the same problem, so I know I am not alone. I would like to feel comfortable buying another Ford, but I do not. I am contemplating replacing the Windstar with a FLEX or even adding a SHO to my stable (because 15 Fords/Merkurs is not quite enough), but I cannot get over the disappointment every time I look at my Excursion. I am bringing my feelings to your attention. You, because I met you briefly in 2003 as you drove your white GT (which I would love to own) at the Centennial. You, because WE both grew up with Fords. You, because I believe you will do what’s right to ensure that customer loyalty continues. I look forward to your reply and considerations for resolution. Sincerely, Saul S Rivkin

Someone reading this must have/ know about this unwanted Rotunda tool kit on the shelf; T-Kit 1988 Scorpio? I have several Scorpio's i am keeping alive and would like to obtain this tool kit to ease some of my repairs. I am sure there is a LM dealer that still has one on the shelf and I seriously doubt it will ever be needed again. So, why not sell it to someone who can put it to good use? :rolleyes: Also, if your dealer has ANY Merkur ANYTHING- send me a PM or post here. I collect anything Merkur. Do you remember the Motorcraft XR4Ti go -cart promo offered in the 80's? I am also looking for one of those.

While washing my 2000 Excursion under the hood, I noticed for the first time that the hose leading into (?) the Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Valve is kinked. I think that it's the inlet hose, but not sure. It is connected to the pipe that is behind the engine. It has a bad kink and has been like that since new, 85,000 miles ago. Is this a problem? What are the effects of this kinked hose? Thanks.

I too had asked this question a year or two ago. I have an Excursion and the dealer removed this sticker during its prep stage. I would like at least two also. Can someone supply the address for the plant manager at the Kentucky Plant??

Actually, that is the ONE I was talking about. My bad. I thought I heard it was in NY, I guess I was only 1400 miles off. Either way, it makes me cry Thanks for correcting me.

I saw on the news today that in New York State, a dealer had a fire due to arson :angry: . In the showroom was a GT in *herritage* colors. Very sad!! I hope the guy gets life in prison for the murder of a great car!! (ps...tell his cell-mate he is a pedophile)