Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V168000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 20637 | 07/19/2000 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/19/2000 | 06/29/2000 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. erroneously. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. standards. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 19, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| 99139 | 06/28/1999 | 606508 | Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 77000 | ||
| The 1996 ford windstar continues to have defective head gaskets as in 1994 and 1995 models. this lead to engine failure at 78,000 miles! the cost to replace the engine per miller ford was 4,778.00. we paid 19,000 for this vehicle and refuse to pay for a new engine! the nasa has stated the head gasket should last at least 120,000 miles or the life of the vehicle. we have had this ford windstar with a blown engine due to head gasket failure since last december, but continue to make monthly payments on this dead ford windstar. we pay taxes, insurance, and montly payments to ford credit for the next 18 months or so. we just discontinued registration fees as the dmv told us we could do this. ford refuses to acknowledge this problem and is not standing up to it's committment of quality care to it's customers. i urge anyone who is considering buying a ford to do their research. ford is a company that does not stand behind it's promises. we will never own another ford although our family has never owned anything but until now. ford wake up! | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 02/28/2002 | |
| Consumer states the right brake light, left license plate lamp bulb, driver's door ajar switch failed. also the head lights go off at times due to the head light switch control failure. *yh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 02/28/2002 | |
| The left outer tie rod was replace. *yh the fuel injector, timing cover gaskets and wiper blades were replaced. the rear brake light was replaced . the switch headlight control was replaced. the drivers door ajar switch was replaced. updated *jb | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Brake stop light replaced. mjs | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 02/12/2005 | 1 | ||
| Headlight assembly has clear plastic lens. over time plastic has discolored which degrades lighting . also lamp assembly collects moisture inside unit further degrading lighting this condition prevalent not only on my vehicle but also on other cars i have observed. *jb | |||
| 02/01/1997 | |||
| Disc brakes are warping from excessive heat buildup within the abs brakes. dealer contacted, and stated the design of car has small brakes. repair work done at owner's expense. also, headlights are filling up with water when raining, could cause major problems/speedometer does not work properly. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/08/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Head light failure. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 02/28/2002 | |
| The left outer tie rod was replace. *yh the fuel injector, timing cover gaskets and wiper blades were replaced. the rear brake light was replaced . the switch headlight control was replaced. the drivers door ajar switch was replaced. updated *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 6 | 04/02/1997 | |
| Outer hood panel separated from body of vehicle prior to recall (97v-180). in addition, replaced front electric door latch/multifunctioned wiper switch/windshield wiper switch/engine cylinder head gaskets due to coolant leak, and differential seal. | |||