The service and repair manual for the 1998 Ford Windstar — 3.0L V6 and 3.8L V6 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, OHV 3.8L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | GL Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · LX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Limited Mini Passenger Van 3-Door · GL Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · GL Plus Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · 3.0L Mini Passenger Van 3-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 1,949 complaints · 234 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Windstar manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 99
- General Information 1,552
- Accessories & Equipment 310
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 208
- Body & Frame 142
- Maintenance 117
- Brakes 194
- Restraints 108
- Drivelines & Axles 24
- Steering 74
- Electrical 161
- Suspension 166
- Engine Mechanical 194
- Transmission 315
- Engine Performance 738
- Oil Pressure (HOT 2,500
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Windstar
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › caliper · 98I003000This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. mini vans sold during the months of december 1.
- Suspension — rear › axle › non-powered axle assembly · 15V608000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured september 2, 1997, to july 3, 2003. the affected vehicles were previously remedi.
- Suspension — rear › axle › non-powered axle assembly · 10V385000Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997 through february 28, 2003 and currently registered or originally sold in connec.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 09V399000Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 exp.
- Suspension — front › springs › coil springs · 01I007000This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995-1998 ford windstar m.
- Suspension — rear › axle › non-powered axle assembly · 12V195000Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, registered in puerto rico. due to increased stresses ca.
- Power Train — axle assembly · 12V193000Ford is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 windstar vehicles manufactured from september 1, 1997, through july 3, 2003, and currently registered or originally sold in virginia.
Owners have filed 1,949 complaints and Ford has issued 234 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Windstar. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Windstar manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Windstar?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 3.8L V6 across the GL Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, LX Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Limited Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, GL Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, GL Plus Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, 3.0L Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, Base Mini Cargo Van 3-Door, LX Mini Passenger Van 3-Door, Base Mini Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1998 Windstar problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Windstar, covering service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, vehicle speed control. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1998 Windstar wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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