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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager -> F-Series & Ranger -> Pushrod
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Pushrod

F-Series & Ranger

To measure pushrod adjustment, use a suitable gauge and position it against the master cylinder mounting surface as illustrated in. Fig. . Adjust pushrod screw by turning it unti...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Refer to. "Diagnosis & Testin... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replacement -> 1999-2001 -> 2002-03 -> Aviator -> E-Series -> Escape -> Excursion, F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-250 & F-350 2WD -> F-250 & F-350 4WD, F-450 & F-550 -> F-Series -> Front -> Installation -> Motorhome -> Ranger -> Rear -> Removal -> Windstar & Villager
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Aviator

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove front brake components in sequence, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Rear

Refer to Fig. , and remove rear brake components in sequence listed.

Escape

  • Remove disc brake caliper and anchor plate as outlined in "Caliper Service".
  • Remove rotor
  • Reverse Procedure to install. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification.

E-Series

Front

Refer to Figs. through , and remove components in sequence listed.

Rear
Removal
  • Remove disc brake caliper, refer to "Caliper Service."
  • Remove axle shafts as outlined in "Rear Axle & S... "

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> E-250 w/Tension Limiter -> E-450 & E-550 -> E-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Mountaineer & F-250LD -> Parking Brake -> Rear Disc -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Mountaineer & F-250LD
Rear Disc
  • Remove rear disc brake rotor as outlined in "Rotor, Replace."
  • Measure inside diameter of parking brake drum using brake adjustment gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent, Fig. .
  • Adjust parking brake shoe to .020 inch (.508 mm) less than drum measurement, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
E-Super Duty
E-450 & E-550
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove clevis pin and disconnect adjusting clevis from parking brake lever.
  • Loosen jam nut several turn and position parking brake lever in applied position.
  • Tighten or loosen...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer -> Bench -> Caliper -> E-Series & F-Series -> Escape -> Excursion, Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, F-Super Duty, Motorhome, Ranger & Windstar -> Expedition & Navigator -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Gravity -> Gravity Bleed -> In Vehicle -> Manual -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure -> Pressure Bleed -> Villager
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer

Master Cylinder
  • Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge other end in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Open master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into container.
  • When fluid stops flowing, close bleeder screw.
  • Repeat procedure until there are no air bubbles in fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at anti-lock brake hydraulic control ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Noise -> Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly -> Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force -> Brakes Pull Or Drift -> Excessive Brake Pedal Effort -> Excessive Or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Brakes Pull Or Drift

  • Tire air pressure.
  • Wheel alignment.
  • Brake pads, shoes or linings.
  • Brake or suspension components.

Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On

  • Instrument cluster.
  • Warning indicator circuit.
  • Parking brake.
  • Brake fluid level.

Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast

  • Brake fluid level.
  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder fault.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly

  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder fault.
  • Normal RABS or ABS function.

Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force

  • Disc or drum brake component.
  • Parking brake component...

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