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2000 FORD WINDSTAR
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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MOJO778
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All my gauges went crazy, battery light on, changed alternator and new battery. started up a day later while driving everything quit working. no lights, radio, blinkers blinked by themselves. shut off car will not start again. some fuses were changed started up, a day later same thing; no lights, no heat. shut off car will not start.
Dec 22, 2017 at 9:49 AM
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Hello,

This sounds like the connection is loose/dirty at the battery.

Here is a guide to help you confirm the failure and get it fixed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken

Dec 23, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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