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Re: Looking at 2002 Windstar LX to buy
Regarding power mirrors:
It's almost certainly the "joystick" switch on the driver's door panel; my '00 had this problem.
The switch can be removed and disassembled pretty easily. The switch is made up of a set of layers; the joystick pushes sets of contacts onto to an underlying conductive layer. This creates the connections that run the mirror.
The problem is that underlying conductive layer: It's noted for building up a layer of oxidation that keeps it from completing connections. I was able to disassemble my switch, clean the contacts - and add a light layer of dielectric grease to prevent this problem in the future. My mirrors have been working fine for years since this repair.
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2000 Windstar LX 3.8
1995 Contour GL 2.5
1986 Mustang GT 5.0 --> Sold, but missed on sunny days
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