Ron (63.156.72.24) - Wed Jan 5 18:35:19 2005

My 1998 Ford Windstar, 3.8L V6 has been getting trouble codes "1537 and 1538". What parts (sensors) would be needed to correct this? I believe sensors are needed because it is not "breathing" as freely as it used to.

Thanks ... Ron

Reply #1 JOHN HAGELBERGER (152.163.100.6) - Sat Dec 10 09:23:29 2005

INTERIOR LIGHT WON'T TURN OFF (MOMENTTARILY WHEN STARTED THEN ON AGAIN?

Reply #2 San Zee (206.145.27.85) - Tue Feb 21 16:16:46 2006

We can't find the computer on this 98 Windstar, 3.8 auto wiring harness goes from engine compartment & code #'s are on far, far right -- F78F-GF & PPE 5 Help??

Reply #3 jack (65.214.178.65) - Wed Mar 1 09:08:10 2006

I am working on a 98 windstar and cannot find anything on a code 1537 . Can you please help with this ? thank you

Reply #4 Amedeo Ciminnisi (64.56.47.35) - Thu May 18 14:16:35 2006

I am told that those codes have to do with the "air runner". The FORD guy says taht standard service for this is to remove the intake manifold and valve covers and install new gaskets and o rings all around.....the job at FORD runs about $500 give or take. i am told that they do this job all the time. A few a day......great news for a car with only 88 K miles.....jeez, doesn't anything last anymore?

Reply #5 Davida McMullen (216.166.216.138) - Thu Jun 14 13:41:25 2007

I got a code 1537 The mechanic took my engine apart. I have a 98 Ford Windstar. He is replacing the motors that make the doors to the intakes move. He has done this repeatedly to this make and model. I asked the cost $1070.15. I asked him, what other alternative do I have. He said buy anything but this make and model.

Reply #6 edwin miller (72.47.47.196) - Thu Aug 9 15:09:21 2007

I am looking for the error code P2197 and P2195 for a Ford Windstar. I just took my fan to autozone and they returned this two codes back to me.

Reply #7 alberto (74.216.47.203) - Sun Jan 27 12:09:36 2008

looking for exact location of the blower for heater

Reply #8 Verne (71.28.246.81) - Tue Feb 12 19:53:06 2008

My wife was driving the van and it stalled. When she tried to start it the battery was dead. I came and jumped it and she put it in to drive and it stalled again. I jumped it gain and it spit and sputtered and back fired. Then it stalled again. I am thinking computor. Any ideas and or suggestions?

Thanks,

Verne Kern

Reply #9 Harvey Griffith (63.87.6.102) - Thu Jul 31 12:42:34 2008

I have a Ford '98 Windstar, 3.8 engine.

It has a miss when running.

I have checked the codes and replaced all 3 O2 sensors, put new spark plugs in, change the fuel filter and put gas additive in the tank.

It still misses. Not all the time but every now and then.

What do you think I should try next.

Reply #10 rick (64.12.117.68) - Tue Aug 12 19:48:36 2008

I have a 1998 f150 4x4 4.2 6cyl. it started to idle a little rough at a stop light or on a stop.The code comes up as p1537.

I cant find out what the code stands for.What do you think it

is.Please help.

Reply #11 barry hill (76.10.148.118) - Fri Aug 15 19:59:16 2008

I have a 1998 ford windstar and the problem is that the headlights dim and the interior is dimming when i drive.i changed the drivebelt and no luck.Also sometimes the battery instrument light blinks off and on dimmly.I put another battery in and the engine light goes out and than comes back on after bout a half hour.could it be the alternator or maybe the wiring.any help would be appreciated

Reply #12 Susan Bond (75.37.209.244) - Mon Sep 1 11:49:08 2008

I have a 1998 windstar. I was driving home last night and 400 yards from my drive way it stalled out. When I tried to restart it would not, acts like it wants to but like its getting no gas. Put some gas in it just in case still nothing at all. Any ideas?

Thanks

Reply #13 Rod Payne (67.185.1.214) - Wed Sep 10 01:30:19 2008

Hi, have a 98 windstar interior lights say on off when starts then on again happens more at night

Reply #14 Denise Spenser (122.161.132.30) - Wed Sep 10 01:37:49 2008

I am having problem with 98 windstar and cannot find anything on a code 1537 .

Reply #15 David (75.60.61.134) - Thu Sep 11 14:30:12 2008

98 Windstar GL, how do I know if I can use a factory remote for keyless entry if I were to buy one? Water comes out of the tailpipe in the mornings, why?

Reply #16 alan (24.20.188.201) - Thu Sep 11 22:19:02 2008

my 1999 winstar 3.8 will intermitingly misfire. I have replaced the plugs, wires and electronic distributor.

It is still having the same problem with no improvment.

What should i look for?

Injectors, sensors ?

Reply #17 maryellen (24.218.40.76) - Fri Sep 12 14:59:55 2008

We are hearing a ring like an alarm sort of similar to directional but only once every so often. Got any ideas?

Reply #18 tad matheson (64.229.79.4) - Mon Sep 15 17:04:16 2008

when i try to start a 1998 ford windstar limited all i get is the relay pulling sound and then nothing if i have a muti meter across the battery terminals i go from 13 volts to 4 and still a no go any ideas

Reply #19 Carole (86.140.90.47) - Mon Oct 20 07:48:58 2008

Help. I'm in the UK and my 99 windstar won't re start this morning afetr a run and is showing 'theft' warning light! any suggestions

Reply #20 amy (205.188.117.68) - Fri Jan 2 22:08:05 2009

looking for the oem computer on a 1998 ford windstar

Reply #21 sun98 (71.106.173.182) - Thu Feb 19 18:21:01 2009

98windstar interior bell will not go off for some time then returns when applying the brake pedal. door locks will not stay down when attempting to use door lock switch. if car is off and key is turned on for radio {counterclockwise} bell stays on. all doors and rear door are tightly closed. and seat belts are engaged.

Reply #22 Cherish (74.132.234.233) - Fri Feb 20 16:06:17 2009

I have a 2000 Ford windstar and when it goes in gear it jumps. What could cause that?

Reply #23 dean (76.190.191.213) - Thu Feb 26 15:30:58 2009

I have 98 ford windstar the air bag light is on flashes 25

Reply #24 Gerard (24.184.180.211) - Sat Feb 28 11:25:31 2009

Hi, for sun98,

If the interior lights and door ajar lights are also on then the problem is in the drivers side door latch. This latch has a pin switch in it that gets stuck which makes the ligths stay on and the bell chime. If thats not the case then the problem is probably in the ignition switch cylinder. They wear out and cause the bell to chime. You can check this by wiggling the key in the ignition and se if it stops or changes. Good luck

Gerard

Reply #25 bob (205.188.116.198) - Mon Mar 30 22:38:10 2009

i have a 2000 ford windstar sel and the airbag light flashes then stays on what could be wrong

Reply #26 tan (99.189.153.196) - Thu Jun 4 16:29:48 2009

I went to advance auto because my engine service light came on. I have a 98 ford windstar gl, please help me with this error code p1744.

Reply #27 jim justice (75.109.128.49) - Sat Jun 20 12:43:53 2009

I HAVE A 1998 FORD WINDSTAR AND AM TRYING TO CHANGE THE COMPUTER, BUT SO FAR I CANT FIND IT, CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE IT IS LOCATED IN THE VAN, THANKS SO MUCH...JIM

Reply #28 Edward (74.195.192.147) - Sat Jul 11 23:42:40 2009

gezzz does anyone here respond to any solutions on any of the problems at all cus i seen theres alot of postings and hardly any solutions at all

Reply #29 mike (69.237.48.103) - Wed Sep 9 17:22:55 2009

OK well frist off if you are here you already know that the ford windstar with the 3.8 lt motor is a big POS as for the miss fire on the if your van seems to run fine then cuts out and slugish when the service light comes on then the power comes back after a few seconds here is your problem because this is what my POS is doing took it to a smog shop after I replace back 2 vac vavle and it still didn't pass they checked it out and the computer is going back causing the missfire now for even more bad news I called the dealed to try and find out where the dang thing is and they told me there can be up to six computers in the van that control diffrent thing so I'm still spining my gears and grinding them up this van is so gone after I fix this problem

Reply #30 mike (69.237.48.103) - Wed Sep 9 19:57:10 2009

OK here it is found it it is on the passenger side if you look over the top of the strut you will see a rectanglar box with an 8 mm bolt in the middle of it with a bunch of wires going into it that is where the box is if you remove the bolt remove the cap you can get to it but rember to disconnect the battary before you start messing with it hope this help anyone else with this piece of juck if you need the abs it is under the battary on the drivers side of the van and there are two boxes behind the glove box one should be for the ac/ blower the other I don't know and then I found one more under the dash to the right of the steering wheel next to the radio this one is the multifunction module hope this info help all

Reply #31 Evelyn (99.180.198.8) - Fri Sep 11 07:36:04 2009

i have a 1998 windstar 3.8 with codes p1537 and p0171 what is it?

Reply #32 mike (71.138.190.75) - Fri Sep 11 16:45:54 2009

just a little more info guys. After I found where the computer/ecm was I went to remove it It was easy to get to after I removed all the plasic from the windshils and removed rhe wipers when you get these off you will find that it is real easy to get to you can pull the computer out get the numbers off it and put it back in then go get it ordered I was told 4 days to get it in and 145 plus core of 85 and it comes flashed and ready to go also I found out when you take it out it will reset everthing so make sure you drive it around before you take it back to smog it or it still wont pass needs to go 10 - 15 miles to reset everthing and you can leave all the stuff you took off till you get the new computer help all my headaces will make yours a little easyier

Reply #33 Douglas (205.188.116.198) - Thu Oct 15 18:09:30 2009

What about the resent recall? I just purchased a 98 Windstar used and fond out through a friend about a recall? Can someone help ?

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