Expert Answers about Ford Windstar

Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2001 Ford Windstar
You might try using a different web browser. Chrome, IE, or Firefox etc. can render videos differently. I attached the video to the right, hopefully it works for you now. For a hitch for your 2001 Ford Windstar the # 75055 that you referenced would be a great choice. For trailer wiring you would want the part # HM40615. For ball mounts I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag.
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Replacement Install Hardware for Curt 13085 Class II Trailer Hitch on 2003 Ford Windstar
If you use our website and order part number RHK it will bring up the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches product page. On this page you can put in your hitch part number # 13085 and add it to your cart. The Curt part number # 13085 is custom fit for the following vehicles. 1995 to 2003 Ford Windstar. I have posted a link to the instructions for installation of the hitch on the Windstar, in case you need them. I've linked you to an install video showing the hitch being installed...
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Compatability of Folding Cargo Carriers with the 2002 Ford Windstar
Yes, the distance on the 20x60 Folding Cargo Carrier for 2 inch Trailer Hitches, item # e98874, from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the carrier to the vehicle (railing) is 9-1/2 inches when folded up. So there is actually a decent amount of room for the carrier to fold on vehicles with rounded back ends where the hitch is recessed a bit.
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Recommended Transmission Cooler and Weight Distribution for Towing Pop-Up With 2003 Ford Windstar
Adding a transmission cooler is an excellent way to protect and prolong the life of your transmission for little cost. A transmission cooler is not a vehicle specific item. Since a transmission cannot be over cooled, we recommend choosing the largest and most efficient cooler that will fit in the available space. Since the ideal spot to mount a cooler is directly behind the grille in front of the radiator and AC condenser, you will need to measure that area to determine how much room you...
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T-Connector Trailer Wiring Harness for a 1998 Ford Windstar
Many vehicles like your 1998 Ford Windstar have a 3 wire system with separate turn signals and brake lights. These vehicles require a converter which takes that separate signal and combines down to a 2-wire system used on most trailers. For your van you would use harness # C55346. It plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
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Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2003 Ford Windstar
There is a good chance that the SportRack Trunk Mounted Bike Carrier, # SR3152, will fit your 2003 Ford Windstar. It is designed as a universal fit item to fit many vehicles but a specific list is not available. However, there are several trunk mount racks from Thule that are listed as a fit for your van. The most economical is the Passage 3, # TH911XT. This rack can carry up to 3 bikes, has anti-sway cradles , and padded feet to protect vehicle paint. I have included a link to the installation...
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Parts Included with Air Lift # AL25804 Air Shock Controller Compressor
The Air Lift Air Shock Controller Compressor, part # AL25804 includes the onboard compressor; dash mounted gauge panel; hardware and air lines. An air tank isn't included. Since the compressor is manually operated from the dash panel, a pressure switch isn't included.
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Locating Reverse Light Circuit on 2000 Ford Windstar
You are wanting to tap into the reverse light circuit on your Windstar for the reverse lights on a trailer or for the reverse lock-out on a boat trailer, is that correct? The circuit feeding the reverse lights on this vehicle is pretty easy to access. Remove the tail light assembly on one side as if you were replacing a burned out bulb (being careful not to break the tab on the outboard side). The green connector in the assembly is for the reverse light, you can easily access the circuit there.
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Thule Passage 3 Bike Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2000 Ford Windstar
For your 2000 Ford Windstar I would recommend that you get a Thule Passage 3 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack, part # TH911XT. If you have a bike with an alternative, women's, or kid's bike frame I recommend using the Thule Adapter bar # TH982XT to help your bike sit level and more secure on the bike rack. This rack is one of the easiest to install as well as one of our safest and most secure. I highly recommend it for you.
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Installing Trailer Wiring Harness for a 1998 Ford Windstar
The wiring harness for your 1998 Ford Windstar is a plug and play harness, part # C55346. It plugs into your tail light assemblies. I have also included a link to the instructions for installing it on your vehicle. The 4 pole round connector you were looking at, part # PK11409, can be used instead of the standard flat connectors. The part you were looking at was the trailer end connector. The vehicle end is part # PK11410. You would cut off the flat connector of the wiring harness mentioned...
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Parts Needed To Install a 7-Way Trailer Connector On a 2000 Ford Windstar
In order to install a 7-way trailer connector on a 2000 Ford Windstar you'll need to start with a 4-way, the Hopkins Vehicle Wiring Harness part # HM40615. Then, you can convert this to a 7-way using the 4 to 7-Way with 4-Way Adapter part # ETBC7 or just the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole part # 37185 if you won't need trailer brakes. Please note, our products are all designed for US spec vehicles. I would not be aware of any difference if present for Euro spec vehicles.
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Trailer Wiring Harness Options for a 2003 Ford Windstar
Hopkins tail light converter # HM48895 is a universal fit item so you can use it on your 2003 Ford Windstar. There are other, custom fit options available though. Check the build-date sticker in the door jamb of your Windstar. If it was built before November 2002 you can use # HM40615. If it was built after October 2002 then you can use # 36345.
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Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2002 Ford Windstar Without Factory Tracks
To install tracks in the grooves on the roof of your 2002 Windstar you will have to have a custom installation done. I checked with my contacts at Thule and Yakima and they do not offer a custom fit track for your vehicle at this time. The only option to add the tracks is a local dealer. If you want a roof rack without tracks, I recommend the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack # 298-SX6000B. This system uses vacuum cups to adhere to the roof of your van. Each cup has a 210 lb pull strength...
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Lengthening Power Wire on T-1 Vehicle Wiring Harness Part HM40615 for 2002 Ford Windstar
The wire included with the Hopkins Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # HM40615 is 12 Gauge. You can certainly lengthen the wire running to the battery using the same gauge wire and a crimp connector. We offer the wire by the foot as part # 12-1-1 and heat shrink butt connectors as part # DW05745-5. I've linked to installation instructions for you.
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Timbren Helper Spring Recommendation for a 2002 Ford Windstar
The Timbren system part # TFRWIN that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2002 Ford Windstar. On the axle where the old bump stop was located there will be a plate that has a bolt hole that the mounting bracket of the # TFRWIN will install into. There should be a bolt that secures the current bump stop and bracket to the axle that would need to get removed.
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Towing Capacity of a 2000 Ford Windstar and Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations
Your 2000 Ford Windstar has a gross trailer weight rating of 2,000 pounds unless it has the optional trailer tow package AND 3.8 liter motor. If it has both of those features then it is rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Curt trailer hitch # 13085 itself is rated for 4,000 pounds gross trailer weight so it covers all of the 2000 Ford Windstar models. But you are still limited to whatever the vehicle is rated for (see towing section of the owner's manual for more information) since all of the...
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Are Two Power Wires to Battery Needed to Hookup a 4-Pin and 7-Pin Connector on 2003 Ford Windstar
Yes, you will need to run separate wiring for both connectors. You will need to install the wiring for the 4-pin connector, part # 118305, with its own power wire to the battery. Then, you will need to install the wiring for the 7-pin connector, part # 30717 with its own power wire. This is done to protect the vehicle power and wiring system. You will want to check your owner manual of your vehicle to check and see when the vehicle was manufactured. If your 2003 Ford Windstar was manufactured...
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Troubleshooting Tekonsha T-One Harness # 118366 On 2002 Ford Windstar That Blew Fuse
I am sorry to hear the fuse blew on your T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector 118366 installed on your 2002 Ford Windstar. You can replace the fuse using a standard 10-amp fuse. I recommend double checking the wiring connections from the install, making sure you hooked the power wire to the blue wire on the converter box, and that the ground is securely connected to clean, corrosion free metal. Did the fuse blow as soon as the harness was connected to the...
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Wire Functions and Locations on Relay for Trailer Wiring Harness HM40615 on 2003 Ford Windstar
I spoke with my contact at Hopkins about wiring harness # HM40615. Looking at the relay with the metal tab facing up and pointed away from you the terminals have the following functions: 12 o'clock position = red power wire from converter to relay 3 o'clock = white ground wire 6 o'clock = red power wire out to vehicle battery 9 o'clock = black wire to vehicle left side connectors
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What Other Vehicles Does a Curt Class II Hitch from a 1996 Ford Windstar Fit
The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13085 that we currently carry is designed to fit the 1995 - 2003 Ford Windstar. This will be the same for your hitch. No matter the classes for the hitches we carry they all have the same mounting locations on the frame.
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