I need help from the Ford guys...
We have been given a '02 Ford Windstar with 276K KM on it. It is equipped with the 3.8L V6 and runs great.
We have tested the charging system and the alternator is good, and the battery has been replaced with a new one which passes the test hooked up to a diagnostic machine. (We even tried an alternate, battery that is known to be good just as a double check)
All electrical connections and grounds have been serviced and tightened as a double check.
The problem we have is that when we replace one of the main fuses it causes the battery to drain overnight. When the fuse is removed the battery will be fine and the van will start fine.
Does anyone know what a common problem with these vans might be?
We have checked the door-lock control module which is a common problem from what we have read and it checks out. It isn't one of the things on this main fuse line that is being disabled when we pull the fuse so we know it's not that.
Thoughts?
Steve
We have been given a '02 Ford Windstar with 276K KM on it. It is equipped with the 3.8L V6 and runs great.
We have tested the charging system and the alternator is good, and the battery has been replaced with a new one which passes the test hooked up to a diagnostic machine. (We even tried an alternate, battery that is known to be good just as a double check)
All electrical connections and grounds have been serviced and tightened as a double check.
The problem we have is that when we replace one of the main fuses it causes the battery to drain overnight. When the fuse is removed the battery will be fine and the van will start fine.
Does anyone know what a common problem with these vans might be?
We have checked the door-lock control module which is a common problem from what we have read and it checks out. It isn't one of the things on this main fuse line that is being disabled when we pull the fuse so we know it's not that.
Thoughts?
Steve