Heater core replacement Ford Windstar 2000 cowl re

[@danielbrett9385]

Good instructions. Just replaced mine. Top deck and windshield washer plate went smooth. I did not need to take out the other parts shown as I could get to the hoses easily and the clamps were facing the right way for channel locks. I had less trouble with the vent pipe under the consol drawer, I just pulled up on the piece going under the carpet and it came up enough to slip the short piece out. I had an extra strut you did not have on the driver's side from floor to the vent manifold. Take note, when you get a replacement core, it may not have the foam wrap around it and the old one is glued to the old core and probably soaked with coolant. I used the plastic foam sheet in place of foam, as it won't act like a sponge. Wrap a couple layers to insure snug fit. Took me a couple hours to do the whole job. Extra half hour for stopping to review this video along the way and getting tools together and put away.

[@andyvasquez7890]

I just want you to know till this day this video is coming In clutch! Thank youuuu

[@danielbrett9385]

A lot was removed to get to the hose connections from above. Could those be accessed from below? Of course a lift would be nice.

[@ArtistryBranson]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I followed your easy instructions yesterday and save us over $550 in labor. I can't thank you enough, really. Not to mention, while I had the shrouds off the engine compartment I found a vacuum line that was loose and causing my van to run really rough. Bonus! Thanks again!

[@Guitarsands]

Hey there I need to know what is the part you took out at 10'50" in this vid ?? Mine is filling up with water & going down to wherever it goes. I can't find info on that part anywhere ... the nozzle right beside the cabin filter intake... Thanks for making this video.. very helpful.

[@jimmysgoines7054]

Thank you excellent video!

[@ivanvelasquez5023]

Is it the same for a 2006 ford freestar?

[@frostfrost22]

thanks for your help i just finished pulling one for a van that i got my mom for a gift. cant wait to surprise her with it.

[@Timidator388]

Thanks so much for taking the the time on making this video. I followed it and my heater core is now in. I'm no mechanic but this made me feel like one. ;)

[@petemoss9693]

Hi Tod . . . Thank you so much for showing this video of how to remove a heater core on a Windstar - now I know what I am up against to do mine if ever I have to . . . PRAY I DON'T (sigh ) great video keep them coming .

[@jayserna921]

Very helpful. I’ll be doing my 2006 Freestar soon. I hope it’s the same of close to the same.

[@fixingcarsandstuff]

I think that the blend air door is a separate procedure.

[@derickrecker7767]

You should do a video on the back 2 on the same car in the video

[@silvestrelozano2811]

Nice is there a expancion valve on a Ford Windstar ,2003??

[@bigdambluesband6295]

I've got a Freestar but I guess that outer stuff is about the same. If I can just get to the heater hoses I'm cutting them and putting in a splice. Heaters are for women and wimps, put on more clothes. No way am I going through all that trouble of getting to the heater core, I'm too old and arthritic and no way I could afford the labor charge, barely getting by on social security.

[@navyphyrfitr6550]

Nice Job, made it simple , Ford made it accessible to the shade tree, Now A days the entire dashboard has to come out, THATS WHY I WONT BUY ANYTHING MADE PAST 2003 !

[@jlcapone]

Is this the same procedure for the 1998 Ford Winstar?

[@anthonyl8277]

Great video! How close is the blend door? I have a 1995 windstar that has a broken blend door. Do you know if the process is similar for that year? I would like to avoid removing the whole dash if possible.

[@willbryan4813]

Great video! It may not mean much, but I sure appreciate it. Thank you.

[@PhillipWilson1957]

Thank you, very good video.

[@hllywd964]

do you work at a dealer, or an independent shop?

[@fordwindsor351]

I don't believe its a dealership.

[@MAGWolf]

you dont even need to remove half of what you did to remove the heater core lol.

[@naruto65765765]

10:50 what is that part hes playing with, i get that the other part is a air intake for the cab but i had a mouse go down there and am wondering if i should be worried?...

[@tteuvky]

yeah i was asking samething

[@fordwindsor351]

Damn, glad its so much easier on my Chrysler Town and Country.

[@tteuvky]

ha ha easy my a***