Thankyou for your help. Helping my grandma out while visiting. God Bless You
@82accs9 жыл бұрын
When I change the rear plugs on my 2002 Windstar, I just run the front wheels up on ramps and slide in under the front bumper. Look up through the frame and the plugs are right there, easy! Just make sure the vehicle is cool because the exhaust is right there too...
@thomastidewater11 жыл бұрын
Great teaching vid! I start the engine before reassembly of wiper parts though, in case there's a problem with new plugs and wires... saves having to disassemble wiper parts again if there's some problem with the new spark plugs that needs addressing. I put 3 in 1 oil on the 8 bolt's threads and underside of washers to make reinsertion now and removal the next time that much easier. I also put a light coat of Vaseline on the washer hose nipples so hose slides on and off easier.
@ThePreacherProclaims11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I was staring at my engine trying to figure out how I was supposed to get behind that engine.
@todde42269 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this thorough video. I thought I would need a mechanic to change my spark plugs. Instead I did it myself and saved a lot of money.
@dOoKo5oOo11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the thorough video. Did this job this afternoon on my 02 Windstar. Sooo glad I didn’t listen to the hundreds of scaredy cats on the internet saying you need a hoist or just let your mechanic do it .. it was a totally fun little 2-hour job. It took 30 minutes to take the cowling off, and another 20 minutes at the end to put it back on (and a partner is not required). Much faster than building a hoist in your driveway.. and I would still rather work in the sunshine :)
@captclayt11 жыл бұрын
Agree about the dielectric grease and also the anti sieze that was used. We I was working for a living we had a rep from Loctite come in to our shop. we ashed him 'hom much loctite, anti sieze and dielecric grease shoyld be used" He said and I quote "USE IT LIKE YOU WERE PAYING FOR IT OUT OF YOUR POCKET" more is not better...
@brianbower65193 жыл бұрын
Thank You Very Much for this video. I am going to work on my 2001 Windstar Van this weekend. You both made it look so easy. I feel confident now on what to do. - Brian Bower Las Vegas. 😀
@lescap33846 жыл бұрын
Good video . It amazing how much has to be done when a shade tree mechanic could do is less than 30 min. But your video is educational. Thank you
@AkA-me-Kenny29 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! Great help, after watching this I tackled the job on my 2003 Windstar.
@naomicas7885 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video, not a lot of room in this engine compartment as compared to rear wheel drive cars I am used to. Replaced my Windstar plugs at about 100k (!). The car was running fine though. I was worried about them being hard to remove so I sprayed "a bit" of "PB penetrating catalyst" and let them soak overnight. Plugs were indeed easy to remove, however, when starting the engine after plug replacement ...there was a lot of smoke from the PB combustion...a bit scary, but all was fine in the end. I am a shorter female and "a couple of hours" including cleaning around the plugs in the back would be an underestimation. It helped to use a mirror to see what you are doing exactly although the back plugs are placed by touch mostly.. Also I used the OEM plugs. I like to do my own maintenance if I can.
@guitartec11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help. That's a good idea with the plywood. I'll be giving that a try one of next few weekends coming. I may video it so I can show others the positioning.
@raymondoliver73812 жыл бұрын
Good video for the novice, but to much tear down just to change spark plugs & wires , when all you have to do go from underneath and they are right there ......... I'm a seasoned technician with 45+ years in a brick n mortar shop and time is money , money is time , so I always went from underneath to change mine , 190 thousand miles on my 99 windstar......... happy motoring and keep up the good videos!
@hmdwn7 ай бұрын
But can they be removed from the bottom if it's a 98 Windstar with the 3.8 AND AC lines to the rear of the vehicle???
@DiamondBlast3511 жыл бұрын
awesome video thanks for the tip to remove the wiper assembly i was treading getting to back plugs and wires but now im happy to know i have an easier way to this !!!
@stewdutterer846410 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm doing my plug / wire change tomorrow. Very helpful video !
@CAMXposurePhoto11 жыл бұрын
HELL YEAH! I've been hesitant to doing this on my GF's vsn- but I can't have her go spending money she doesn't have just for spark plugs- I just had to see it done- so I could realize how easy it is to do- THANKS 2001 Windstar - in dire need of a tune up
@JohnNorris41110 жыл бұрын
Leave it to modern Engineers to design an engine compartment so that something as simple as a quick spark plug or oil change turns into a car tear down and rebuild. I hate modern cars.
@lescap33846 жыл бұрын
John Norris right. Ridiculous. Use to take 30 min or less
@labpartnerlp4 жыл бұрын
@@lescap3384 well when you take a v6 and transverse mount it for fwd...
@MrRusty-fm4gb2 жыл бұрын
It’s all a scam… or the design engineers have the mechanic and car maintenance industry considered. It’s all an elaborate economy. You ever seen that documentary about the ice cream machine at McDonald’s and why it’s always broken? I’d watch it if I were you. I’m sure you already know but McDonald’s and the companies they are in cahoots with are super greezy… on some mob kickback sweetheart deal type stuff.
@MrRusty-fm4gb2 жыл бұрын
Cars should be arrow-dynamic, function physically, protect you from the elements. Nothing more nothing less. I feel like 95% of a car is meaningless and unnecessary to get a human body from A to B and back to A. I hate cars. All of them. Even though I currently own a 99 windstar. I wish cars were as simple as a hammer.
@dOoKo5oOo11 жыл бұрын
Real-world scenario, doing this in your driveway, the only things I would note: 1) If you get stuck at Step 1 [pull the wipers off], don’t get disheartened and think you need a “wiper arm removal tool.” You just need to close the hood, flip the wipers into their vertical positions, and pull them straight off. Easier than with the tool anyways.
@laccanvas8 жыл бұрын
I would have to sit by the pool and have a pina colada after all that.
@JoseRamirez-jj8ee4 жыл бұрын
Gracias por tu vídeo, se me asia muy difícil por abajo cambiar las bujías, pero hoy aprendí cómo cambiar las bujías, gracias.
@dOoKo5oOo11 жыл бұрын
2) If you get stuck at Step 3 [disconnect the windshield washer line], my washer hose certainly didn’t pull off like it shows in the video (is that not glue residue you see when the tube is pulled out?). After pulling for 5 minutes I found that there is nice soft tubing that comes off the base of the nozzle itself in one pull, and slips back on just as easy. Aside from hitting and overcoming those two roadblocks, this was a great little job that went just like in the video. Thanks again!
@newengland38349 жыл бұрын
This seems to work also for 2003 Ford Windstar. Thanks!
@whatscookingresearch2 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing you don't even have to remove the old plugs!!!!!
@ThatBobGuy8507 жыл бұрын
I have to do this very job today. Very informative and helpful video! Thanks :)
@gurlyumyum11 жыл бұрын
Gonna give it a shot on our 2000 Windstar this weekend...
@rperezag7711 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys just save me $120 bucks!!
@fomoco300k11 жыл бұрын
It should be noted that dielectric grease is an insulator, not a conductor and should not be allowed to get between any of the metal surfaces. Its sole purpose is to prevent water intrusion and keep silicone parts from bonding to the porcelain of the spark plugs. In other words, WAY too much silicone grease was used here. It will probably do more harm than good.
@nicks70107 жыл бұрын
Love these videos!!!! The real real !!#
@KindCreature19 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thank you. Mine is a 2001 LX.
@danielhicks77232 жыл бұрын
Changing the spark plugs and wires on my 2003 Windstar
@zmanvideo111 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this, was very helpful!
@pekothedog9 жыл бұрын
This seems to work also for 2002 Windstar. I will try. Thanks.
@ritaramirez29169 жыл бұрын
why would anybody design a car this way? Ford is ridiculous its ridiculous. What is normally a 10 minute job or less, has now become an hour job.
@jorgeurrea69165 жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching us how to replace the spark plugs of the 1999 Ford Windstar, just ask what is the order of the cables? Thank you.
@NOLIMITNATE6 жыл бұрын
piece of cake thanks bro!!!
@richardbbaugh818 жыл бұрын
thank you guys! life savers
@hm34267 жыл бұрын
To all of the wind stars owners. Yes, is a pain in the neck. Putting the rear spark plugs. So it appears to. I have a 2003 Windstar. The rear spark plug is very easy to take out if the van is lifted up on a bay. There the mechanic can easily remove them. I personally, do the front and the rear I bring to some local mechanics where I can see what they are doing. I pay them $30 to $40. to do the back. But, is more of a pain putting a new heater core. They wanted $300.00 to install. I didn't have that kind of money. I viewed a few youtube video on that job. And went and tackled the job Took the passenger sit out so I can lay there more comfortable do to my back pain. Took consul out and all the stuff needed get there. There are like 5 little bolts at the bottom of that box holding the heater core on a 2003 Windstar Take them out pry open that flap and the heater core is there. Just reach in and grab it. As long as you have disconnected the hoses by the firewall. I also did the isolating bolt and the intake gasket in the engine. They wanted $800. The kit cost me $90.00 plus my work.
@Tumusica3115 жыл бұрын
What are the best spark plugs & wires ?? I as well have a 2003 lx
@karma68714 жыл бұрын
Very helpful guys tank you 👍
@haroldsmith320410 жыл бұрын
Going heavy on the anti-seize on those plugs; aren't you afraid of spark jump?
@892guns11 жыл бұрын
just did mine. took me two hours to do it. it is really tight in the back. that was the hardest part. you only got a couple on inches the play with
@wisdomwisdom8176 жыл бұрын
Awesome demonstration, thank you .had a question, I changed the plugs and wires last year , and drove about 8000 miles, but # 2 and 4 plugs started to miss fire. When I took it out had lots of deposits on them . What causes miss fire please?
@josephdelk70811 жыл бұрын
I found it easier to remove & replace the metal screws using a cordless drill with the correct socket and extension.
@hottttmomma410 жыл бұрын
thank you this is extremely helpful
@victorfabian60496 жыл бұрын
Buen trabajo lo entendí todo.. mil gracias
@boomermike0078 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, Thank you!!
@bigbjames945411 жыл бұрын
it does help us for the back plugs
@judyworden550310 жыл бұрын
great video. Thank you!
@jacobadam455610 жыл бұрын
you dont have to pull the wipers or cowl on the windstars only the freestar. you just have to get the wind tunnels loose from the top clam and then wiggle the top clam piece out. we sell those quite often including the freestars at the dealership i work for. just did intake manifold gaskets on a 2000 freestar 3.8 today. the nylon bushings on the control arms were bad and one was missing for quite sometime. they are 8 dollars each at the dealership today. we needed 3 for 24 bucks plus tax. you have to insert the bushing first then the arm and are common to go bad. plus you have to do the manifold gaskets top to bottom in on those around 100k miles with the tune up. the intake manifold gaskets on those goes to trash about that time trust me ive done quite a few of em, takes about 5 hours top to bottom. and they are common to throw the lean or rich codes as well. ford slapped the cheapest trash in there they could find
@joseppe200710 жыл бұрын
Nice Video, Thanks !!!
@JoseRamirez-jj8ee4 жыл бұрын
Hi yuo vídeo is verry good, thanks.
@TzzX7810 жыл бұрын
I did my 2001 windstar the hard way, did not removed anything but the plugs and wires. The one plug most difficult is behind and to the left.
@michaelkennedy25283 жыл бұрын
Good Lord, thats enough tools to rebuild the Space Shuttle. I did all that with 4 tools, no need to remove both wipers, no need for the wiper arm tool. I understand this a an instructional video but you do not need 150.00 in tools.
@rondietrick696111 жыл бұрын
From what I've been told, it IS hard to see what your doing on the back three plugs. So you'll have to replace them more by feel than sight. I lay right on a small piece of board or plywood on a blanket resting on the top of the engine. It's like working on your stomach.
@errolw2210 жыл бұрын
good vid thanks
@chicagotruckerlifeforlife55705 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fellas....👍
@tombradley95235 жыл бұрын
Where did you start changing the rear ones? You showed the front ones 3 times? Why repeat? Other than that it's a good video.
@chicagotruckerlifeforlife55705 жыл бұрын
Thank You Guy's...👍
@MoSkiTa7210 жыл бұрын
hi guys!, this instructions apply on windstar 2003? BTW the video is great!! thanks!
@Tumusica3115 жыл бұрын
MoSkiTa72 yes
@WendysAnime Жыл бұрын
Omg it comes off.
@raulperero8 жыл бұрын
excelent
@guitartec11 жыл бұрын
Of all the things I truly wanted to see is how to physically get to the rear plugs on my wife's 99 Windstar, like where do my hands go and how well can you see what you're doing. Do I need a step stool or do I climb into the engine bay.... WHAT? The video doesn't show this and it's the whole reason I watched it. UGH!
@amberm76159 жыл бұрын
What is the easiest way to get to the back three? from the top or bottom
@a-aron56917 жыл бұрын
Underneath
@tenguestay6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@naanaa11118 жыл бұрын
How many hours?
@RMasters200711 жыл бұрын
Not bad, but there is an easier way to it. My mechanic put the van on the lift and changed the rear spark plugs from underneath. No need to take the wipers/cowling off.
@bolajibakre25166 жыл бұрын
RMasters2007 great! I have been doing it the hard way by first removing the bonnet, wipers and others
@jogohnsitdownndtlern19112 жыл бұрын
Change the fuel filter
@Eeropolvasti8 жыл бұрын
Is this 3.5 litre engine or 3.8, like in mine 2003 Windstar??
@kevhartlaub40237 жыл бұрын
Eero Laukkanen, the indestructible Vulcan 3.0 v6, developed in1985 for 86 FWD sable/taurus is the economy engine
@Eeropolvasti7 жыл бұрын
OK, so 1999 =) Similar, but bigger !
@Eeropolvasti7 жыл бұрын
I meant 2003 ;o)
@erical64635 жыл бұрын
It’s a 3.8
@jimwatts74895 жыл бұрын
I hope this guy will procure some power tools. Watching this video is like SLOW MOTION. I was going to send this video to my nephew so he could see how it's done, but this looks like it is a lot more time consuming than just removing the engine cover on the inside of the vehicle, like I do which is a lot easier than this crapolla. Maybe I should start making video's I've got real tools and a real video camera.
@beestarjay9 жыл бұрын
What you Did Not Show and explain was exactly HOW you removed the plugs after tearing down half the friggin engine! Size of ratchet, approach, etc. Even after the tear down it's not simple to get the angle on removing the plugs. That would have saved a heck of a lot of time and frustration. You just skipped to doing spark plug gap???? And only needed to see that once!
@michaelloss62887 жыл бұрын
Bella Jones. lmfao that's funny
@bolajibakre25166 жыл бұрын
This is shit! A real fucking punishment! I have been doing this for some times now by first removing the bonnet, wipers and others
@anthonywakeland81409 жыл бұрын
I have a 2003 windstar, is it the same process as the 1999?
@L3gion3r8 жыл бұрын
+Anthony Wakeland I think their engines look a bit different. I would recommend you to go to your local junkyard and practice on a windstar there. These days I had the luck, my local junkyard had a Windstar fuck fest. They were so many.
@chess145810 жыл бұрын
Looks like a real pain in the ass...lol
@JohnNorris41110 жыл бұрын
You should try changing out the AC compressor, you have to practically tear the engine apart, and you have to UNBOLT THE ENGINE itself from the frame so you can lift the engine enough to give you room to remove the compressor. Modern car Engine compartment design sucks!
@chess145810 жыл бұрын
John Norris Damn....I could't imagine......Ive got a 98 Windstar 3.8....Everytime it goes to the shop its expensive to work on.....Like you said...How hard it is to get to evetything....I just dropped $600 into the front end and its still making noise when i go over bumps or turn the steering wheel.....It only has 114k on t....Hoping the a/c compressor doesnt go out...haha....I just spent $200 getting the rear a/c fixed.....
@JesusMartinez-ts4wp6 жыл бұрын
chess1458 you thank
@fomoco300k11 жыл бұрын
Agreed. A LITTLE dab will do ya.
@bobbybentley81367 жыл бұрын
A little anti sieze good Lord
@jimprahst46857 жыл бұрын
Hello 99-02 windstar owners. the following years are all the same. never remove all this stuff like they are showing to remove rear plugs. thats insane!. put the vehicle up on ramps. get them out from under the van.
@bolajibakre25166 жыл бұрын
Jim Prahst how easy will it be by removing the spark plug from behind?
@irarajabi2562 жыл бұрын
Dude why do you keep saying whopper instead of WIPER!!?
@sam3d5 жыл бұрын
wtf is a whoapper arm???
@eventhorizon9085 жыл бұрын
it is the arm that performs the Whooping.
@filmiggy10 жыл бұрын
It would be great if you guys didnt make a real time video showing every single twist for every bolt. for example you could just pull the bolt and is obvious that you untwisted before. that way you save like 45 minutes of boring video. :P