Expert Answers about Ford Windstar

Replacement Hardware for Curt Class III Trailer Hitch 13085 for 2002 Ford Windstar
We do indeed sell the hardware kit for the Curt # 13085 hitch for a 2002 Ford Windstar. You'd want to order our replacement hardware kit, part # RHK. On the product page, there's a field where you can input the hitch part number, 13085 and a drop down menu where you can choose the hitch manufacturer, which is Curt. The kit contains the following: 1 Fishwire tool for 1/2 inch bolt 6 1/4 inch x 1 inch x 2-1/2 inch square hole spacer plates 6 1/2-13 x 1-3/4 Carriage bolts 6 Hex Flange Nuts...
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Troubleshooting No Power to Fogatti Tankless Water Heater or Remote
The first things to check are the On/Off switch on your Fogatti water heater, like part # LSB64FR, and the fuse located below the switch. If the switch is on and the fuse looks good then you need to verify that you have 12V power actually getting to the water heater, which can be done using a circuit tester # PTW2993. If you don't have power to the unit then you need to make sure you're getting 12V power, any fuses or breakers are in good shape, and that the wiring isn't damaged anywhere. If...
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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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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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Troubleshooting Trailer Lights That Come Back on After Turning off 2001 Ford Windstar
It sounds like a ground and/or short circuit problem. What you will want to do is disconnect the trailer from the vehicle. Use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the 4-Way on the vehicle side. If the signals are all coming through like they should, then you know the problem is on the trailer side. If the signals are not coming through correctly, the converter box could be bad. To test the converter, test the signals going into the converter from the vehicle. If those are correct going...
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Wheel Width and Center Hole Diameter on Fulton Marine Trailer Jack # FXPD15L
Each wheel on Fulton trailer jack # FXPD15L is 2 inches wide with a small space between them so just over 4 inches total width. The center hole on the wheels is 5/8 inches in diameter but there is a bushing included with the jack (already installed) that drops it down to a 1/2 inch diameter. I have included a link to a video review of this jack for you. The correct replacement wheel is # F6811S00.
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Voltage Level On Tekonsha Voyager Brake Activator, # 39510, on 20,000 lb. Tandem Dual Axle Trailer
On the Tekonsha #9030 Voyager Brake Activator, # 39510, it is a proportional (inertia activated) controller, so if the trailer is not moving and brakes applied it will show minimum voltage like 3 volts or less. The voltage at the box should be 12 volts or a little more when operating. The Tekonsha Voyager controller will work fine with your tandem duals axle. It is designed for 2,4,6 and 8 brake trailers. When the brake controller is connected to the trailer it should show a solid green...
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Will the Rampage Minivan Center Console # RA39923 Fit a 2001 Ford Windstar
The Rampage Minivan Center Console # RA39923 that you referenced in your question is a universal fit. Unfortunately because of this we don't really have a way to confirm that it will fit your 2001 Ford Windstar. You can take some measurements in your Windstar to do a bit of a "test fit" though. The console is 29" Long x 9" Wide x 14" Tall, so by taking those figures and measuring that out between the front bucket seats in your van you should be able to determine whether or not it will fit.
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Draw Bar Recommendation for a 2002 Ford Windstar LX
This Cushioned Ball Mount for 2 inch Hitches - 10-3/4 inch Rise - 12 inch Drop - 7,000 lbs, part # AMSC12 is cushioned in the rise and drop position for stopping and taking off. If you wanted something to make the fit of the draw bar in to your hitch more of a snug fit which would in turn prevent rattling noises. I would recommend the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2 inch Trailer Hitches, part # RM-061. With that being said, in most situations on the 2002 Ford Windstar you would want to...
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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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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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Trailer Lights Stopped Working on a Trailer Towed by a 2003 Ford Windstar
Testing for continuity on the ground wire from the converter box or bypassing the ground wire on the converter box will not resolve this issue since the issue is probably one of three problems. There is either a short in the trailer wiring, a short in the converter box on the wiring harness or a short in the wiring on the vehicle. The first step would be to disconnect the trailer and test for power at the 4-way trailer connector on your 2003 Ford Windstar using a circuit tester like part...
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Do I Need a Custom Fit Wiring Harness for 2003 Ford Windstar Trailer Wiring
If you try to splice a simple 4-way connector to your 2003 Ford Windstar you will not get proper taillight function and will cause electrical problems with the vehicle if you hook up a trailer. At the very least you will blow fuses and you could cause a problem with the vehicles computerized electronics. Your Windstar is equipped with a different system for taillights than most other vehicles and needs a Low Side Switching Converter for the taillights to function properly. The converter...
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Weight Distribution System for a 2000 Ford Windstar Towing a3,036 Pound Camper Trailer
When choosing a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the towing set up. Total tongue weight is the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow plus the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the trailer. Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. If we go by the max gross trailer weight you mentioned, 3,036 pounds, the tongue weight would be 303 pounds to 455 pounds. For this range I recommend...
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Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier for a 2000 Ford Windstar with Class II Hitch and Low Ground Clearance
Based on the capacity you stated for the hitch on your 2000 Ford Windstar it is a Class II hitch. For a compatible cargo carrier I recommend # C18110. This carrier has a rise in the shank of 3-3/4 inches which means the cargo and carrier itself will have more ground clearance and be out of the path of the exhaust. The carrier is rated for 300 pounds but will be restricted to 270 pounds since the carrier itself is 30 pounds and the hitch tongue weight capacity is 300 (300-30=270). The...
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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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Hitch Recommendation for a 1999 Ford Windstar Towing a Aluminum Boat and Trailer
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13085 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit your 1999 Ford Windstar. It will work and be compatible with the rear heat and AC lines that are present at the rear of your vehicle. This hitch has towing capacities of 4,000 lbs total trailer weight and 400 lbs tongue weight. If the weight of your boat and trailer are under these figures then this hitch would have the capacity needed. I wasn't able to determine the towing capacities for your vehicle,...
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Which Brake Switch Wire should be used for a Brake Controller on a 2002 Ford Windstar
The only way to be completely sure of which wire you need to connect to is to use a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993. Check to see if the light green wire or the red wire goes hot when you press the brake pedal. You want to use whichever of these two wires goes hot, only when the brake pedal is pressed. I believe on your van, it may be the light green, but use a circuit tester to be sure before completing the wiring.
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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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Should Nuts and Bolts or Screws Be Used to Mount Dutton-Lainson 4-Foot Roller Bunk
The Dutton-Lainson 4-Foot Roller Bunks, part # DL21754, can be mounted directly to the 2 x 4 bunk boards on your trailer using hardware of your choosing. My contact at Dutton-Lainson advised that the choice of nuts and bolts versus screws is not critical so long as the rollers are firmly secured. I took a few measurements of this part for your reference and to help you select hardware. These measurements are shown on the attached photo. The interior channel for mounting the roller bunks...
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