OEM 2001 Ford Windstar Turn Signal Switch

2001 Ford Windstar Turn Signal Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the turn signal switch on 2001 Ford Windstar?

  A: The first step for serving or fixing the turn signal switch requires disconnecting the battery ground cable. The first step for servicing the turn signal switch requires rotating both the tilt wheel handle and shank in a counterclockwise direction. The procedure requires removal of steering column shrouds starting with upper then lower ones after screw removal. The multifunction switch should be taken out by first disconnecting its electrical connectors before unscrewing and removing the switch. Changing the switch requires awareness that disconnecting then reconnecting the battery generates abnormal drive symptoms because the vehicle needs to learn its adaptive strategy which demands driving at minimum 16 km/h (10 miles) speed for successful recalibration. The proper installation involves using the removal steps in the reverse sequence to finish the process.