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98 Ford Windstar indicator lights flashing

Sent to Car Experts January 12, 2006 6:30 p.m.

I have a 98 Ford Windstar, while driving, many indicator lights will flash on and off sporatically. These lights include: windshield washer fluid light, no seatbelt light, ABS light. Also, if you have the interior light on while driving and apply the brake, the light will go out until the brake is released. What could be causing all of this? Thanks - Customer (name blocked for privacy)

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1998 Ford Windstar

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Checked fuses and some relays

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $10

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January 12, 2006 6:48 p.m. (18 minutes and 27 seconds later)

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Sent January 13, 2006 10:30 a.m. (15 hours and 42 minutes later)

Thanks for your advise. I moved some wires around and couldn't simulate the problem. I did find out that I can make it happen while changing gears. The windshield fluid light, door ajar light and dome light all come on when going into neutral or changing through gears. Also, I noticed that while changing from reverse to drive, there is a significant amount of movement with the engine. Is that normal? I think I'm just going to take it in. It's just scary when you don't know a mechanic that you trust. Recommend anyone in Tucson. Thanks again! - Todd

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January 13, 2006 12:39 p.m. (2 hours and 8 minutes later)

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Sorry I don't but I would check the better business listings and ask some friends. Unfortunately there are a lot of crooked ones. You could try connecting a temporary ground from the engine to the body and see if it clears up.

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