2000 Ford Windstar Electrical Malfunction

2000 FORD WINDSTAR
104,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TONY7777
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After replacing the alternator and the battery, all the panel lights, seatbelt warning signal, and head & tail lights stay on. Also the locks make a slight noise but won't move, and the gas gauge won't register. The EFI sometimes won't start as well. What gives?
Jul 20, 2008 at 10:55 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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I would disconnect the battery recheck the work
and the wiring
clean terminals
reconnect battery terminals
check fuses and relays
Jul 21, 2008 at 6:19 AM
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TONY7777
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I believe I have a box next to the battery, and one next to the pedals behind the firewall; I can visualize the fuses one by one, but how do I check the relays, and the FEM? (Would all these devices be acting this way over one fuse or relay?) The battery was installed by Sears, and it still hasn't resolved. How could an alternator cause this?
Jul 21, 2008 at 8:25 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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aftermarket alarm and or remote starter if have any have it checked
Jul 22, 2008 at 6:02 AM