Ford Winstar starter intermitten

Does the "theft" lite flash when it doesn't crank ??????????

Try a different key

Thanks, Rich and johanb! I've forwarded this message to them, and I'll let you know if the problem is solved.

Have you had other problems with your Winstar? It's a shame that Ford doesn't report the corroded leads problem. No wonder many people don't trust Ford.

Dugie

Hi,

Thanks for all the replies and help, especially Rich's suggestion to clean the starter leads. This is a follow-up.

Unfortunately, my sis & bro-in-law had dropped the Windstar at a garage before they read the replies I'd forwarded. My bro/law mentioned the lead corrosion to the mechanic when he picked up the car. Mechanic said it wasn't the leads, but a $200 starter replace. Now we'll never know; suspect, maybe. I suggested they ask for the old starter, but they didn't.

Dugie