Poor AM Reception: Windstar Antenna in Glass - Ford Forums

sevenpondskid · 01-04-2005, 10:55

I have a 2001 Windstar with the antenna in class. The AM reception has recently become poor but still functional. The FM reception is very good. Does anyone have a suggestion? I asked about installing a regular external antenna, but none are apparently available for the Windstar. Could I have a corroded cable or defection antenna in glass?

edziu · 08-30-2005, 14:25

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Originally Posted by sevenpondskid

I have a 2001 Windstar with the antenna in class. The AM reception has recently become poor but still functional. The FM reception is very good. Does anyone have a suggestion? I asked about installing a regular external antenna, but none are apparently available for the Windstar. Could I have a corroded cable or defection antenna in glass?

I have the same problem with the same car. Did you ever find a solution?

351cid · 09-13-2005, 05:36

do you have window tint on the window with the antenna ??

if you use a metal based window tint film over the aerial it will cut out the reception a lot. especialy on AM band.

you need to use a non metalised window film , either a plain dyed film ( usually poor quality) or a carbon based film like 3M colour stable black (which dosn`t change colour like the dyed films do ).

boierlman · 03-19-2006, 20:44

Same problem here...any help

Are there any after market antennas available?

jrdol · 03-24-2008, 18:52

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Originally Posted by boierlman

Same problem here...any help

Are there any after market antennas available?

I have poor AM on my 1999 Windstar. What window is the AM antenna attached to ? I will try to install an external antenna and report the results. AM Connector locations would be very helpful....