Getting my 98 Windstar Running Again

[DaMongo]

I've got a 98 Ford Windstar and have had it since late 99. The van has run like a champ until recently. Although the Check Engine light and door adjar lights have been coming on lately (and the dome light stays on, which according to a lot of posts is a common occurence) I have not had any problems until last Friday night. I was coming home from work (about a 2 mile drive) my van began to sputter and stall. I managed to 'limp home' and the van died in my driveway (about 3 blocks). I've done some trouble-shooting (with the help of my handy-dandy Haynes guide) and have replaced the fuel pump and Iddle Air Control valve. Now, since the dome light stayed on, my battery is dead. I can't get it back to running again. I may have to 'prime the well' so to speak, but don't know how since i'm limited in my ability with fuel injection. Any help would be appreciated.

[ModMech]

The fuel system is self-priming. If there is enough fuel in the tank, you need to do nothing other than turn it over for 5-10 seconds until the new pump can build pressure.

Being a '98, I would be suspicious of the battery's condition, ESPECIALLY since it was drained to dead.

I suggest (if you are completely comfortable with it) jump starting it, or better yet, replacing the dead batery with a known good one.

[Bildo]

I had the problems with the dome light. If it has been happening for awhile replace the battery and spray WD40 in the door catches, 2 on the sliding door and 2 on the rear. I had to spray mine several times to get the sensors to start working right.

As for your rough running check the vacume hoe to PCV. Mine had a small leak and mad it idle rough nad sometimes stall. If so replace the hose.