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 | |||||
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V399000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/16/1995 to 10/24/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 4500000 | 10/27/2009 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/13/2009 | 10/13/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford's recall campaign number is 09s09.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 98127 | 01/19/1998 | 605609 | Experiencing accelerator pedal buzzing noise and / or exhaust droning noise at approximately 1700 rpm whle driving. *tt | 07/13/1999 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 5203 | 12/01/1998 | 615335 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 96223 | 10/21/1996 | 50942 | Long crank - sticking idle air control (iac) valve - vehicles built from 11/1/94 through 3/30/96 -stall - after starting when engine allowed to soak from 1-4 hours - sticking idle air control (iac) valve. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||||
| BC1024997230 | 01/23/1997 | 51620 | A harsh 1-2 shift on light throttle, at normal shift speeds of 10-15 mph. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||
| PE08035 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/13/2008 | 09/17/2008 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| Odi has received 134 consumer complaints, 285 manufacturer complaints, and 137 manufacturer warranty claims alleging incidents of engine compartment fire in model year (my) 1995 thru 2003 ford windstar vehicles.two of the odi complaints allege the fires caused structural damage to the complainant's home.of the 134 odi complaints, 36 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was parked, 72 allege the fire occurred while the vehicle was running and 26 of the complaints do not specify if the vehicle was running or not.further review of the odi complaints shows that 72 allege that the speed control deactivation switch (scds) caused the fire and 10 allege that the scds leaked brake fluid on to the abs module resulting in the fire.there were 52 that did not identify a cause or that identified miscellaneous other causes.odi has also received 89 complaints ( not counted in this resume) alleging that the scds developed a brake fluid leak.thirteen of these complaints say that the leak at the scds resulted in braked fluid reaching the abs module.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea) to further evaluate the cause of the fires and assess the scope, frequency, and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| EA08021 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/17/2008 | 10/14/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 09V399000 | |
| Ea08-021 is closed with ford's actions in recall 09v-399 recalling approximately 4.5 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).with this recall ford has now recalled all of the approximate 16 million ford model vehicles that were manufactured from my 1992 through 2003 with a texas instruments scds.nhtsa will continue to monitor the recalled vehicles to ensure remedies installed by ford tomitigate the potential for scds related fires are effective.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for further details. | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||
| EA08021 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/17/2008 | 10/14/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 09V399000 | |
| Ea08-021 is closed with ford's actions in recall 09v-399 recalling approximately 4.5 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).with this recall ford has now recalled all of the approximate 16 million ford model vehicles that were manufactured from my 1992 through 2003 with a texas instruments scds.nhtsa will continue to monitor the recalled vehicles to ensure remedies installed by ford tomitigate the potential for scds related fires are effective.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for further details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/06/2012 | 198 | ||
| My van was in great shape and great condition. i was driving to work on may 6th 2012 about 45-50 mph entered the i-215 collector, started to smell a burned rubber smell, i looked at the temp gauge and it was normal, the van started to sputter like running out of gas, the van was not out of gas almost full, the service engine light started to flash on and off, i pulled over to the shoulder and came to a complete stop, looked at the temp gauge again and it still was normal, the burned rubber smell got worse and i noticed then a black smoke coming from under the hood. i got out of the van and stood at the front of the van to call aaa and the engine burst into flames under the hood. there was not indicator what so ever that the vehicle was overheating. this all accured in about 5-10 minutes. the police came and could not put the fire out with extinguiser. the fire department had to put the fire out. it burned up my entire vehilce with all the contents inside. the fireman stated that even the front tires were burned up and melted. i did get pictures of what happened. i only had liability insurance so i thought i was just out of luck. a security specialist from work said that it sounded like the fire could have started due to a factory saftey defect and told me to do some research. i did find that there was a recall on the speed switch or control on 1996 ford windstars. i always use my cruise control. i have filed a claim with my insurance based on a burn under the assumtion that the fire accured due to the speed control recall. please let me know what i can do. i never received any notification of the recall or i would have taken it in to be fixed before this happened. | |||
| 12/20/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Ford windstar brake, abs brake, cruise control, and speedometer/odometer electrical problems rear axle cracks! | |||
| 03/18/2009 | 235000 | ||
| The 1996 windstar had been parked in the garage (attached to the home) with the ignition off for several hours when fames were seen coming from the left rear quadrent of the engine compartment. it was obvious the fire could not be extinguished. the family left the home, which was soon completely destroyed. | |||
| 04/05/2009 | 190000 | 1 | |
| The cruise control deactivator sensor on the master brake cylinder shorted out due to brake fluid in it. this caused the wires to it to burn off the insulation and a large amount of smoke to enter the vehicle. all replacement parts are oem leading me to believe it is an on going problem. *tr | |||
| 09/26/2008 | 1 | ||
| Owner went to start vehicle, and it started smoking. examination revealed scds (speed control deactivation switch) overheated and melted off, causing small fire in left rear of engine compartment. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 138000 | 1 | |
| The speed control pressure switch had caught fire due to being located below the master cylinder, needing to know how to get replaced. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2008 | 140000 | ||
| Brake module to cruise control harness caught on fire. similar models have this recalled by ford but not for the year for my windstar. *tr | |||
| 08/12/2007 | 1 | 07/03/2007 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. approximately two weeks ago, the contact noticed smoke rising from under the hood of the vehicle while it was parked. he stated that the speed control switch and the wiring harness were melted from the inside. the switch was hanging from the master cylinder and fell towards the fuse box. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the vehicle was purchased from a private party. the engine size, failure mileage, and a valid vin were unknown. the current mileage was 200,000. | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 72665 | 1 | 10/01/1996 |
| While parked, a 1996 ford windstar caught fire due to a defective speed control disconnection switch. *jb | |||
| 07/11/2006 | 150000 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15mph, there was a loud popping noise followed by a hissing sound. the vehicle was parked in the driveway for further inspection. the odor of smoke was present, the contact and passengers exited the vehicle immediately. flames were visible from the front under hood area. the flames primarily surrounded the top of the transmission and master cylinder. the contact extinguished the flames with a fire extinguisher. no injuries were sustained, but the vehicle sustained moderate fire damage. the police were not alerted. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the fire originated from the master cylinder. the manufacturer was alerted. there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v38800, regarding the vehicle speed control. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 141544 | 1 | 08/28/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a puddle was observed under the vehicle. a week later, a small fire occurred under the hood which was extinguished by the contact. there was a nhtsa recall, # 06v286000, regarding the vehicle speed control. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 03/28/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1996 ford windstar caught on fire in the steering column.*mr whiled parked with the engine off, but radio running, consumer saw smoke coming under hood in front of steering wheel. speed control detection switch was the cause of fire. there is recall but consumer's vin is not included. *tt | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 91102 | 1 | 10/03/1997 |
| Dt: contact stated on july 19, 05 while pulling into driveway and foot was on the brake the car rapidly accelerated and it ran into the garage. contact pressed on the brakes and the brake did not respond. when she coming to a stop the engine was raced very fast, and the engine sounded abnormally loud. contact spoke with someone at dealer's service department, and they did not told her anything as of yet. this was the first time this happened. *ak | |||
| 04/24/2005 | 94125 | 1 | 01/29/2002 |
| Consumer states: needle on speedometer was wobbling . also, tire blew out with about 20,000 miles on it. the whole side wall of the tire blew out. 35 psi, b.f.goodwrich, advantage plus,1996 windstar van. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Speedometer replacement. mr the consumer believed that 545.00 to replaced a speedometer was expensive since it was a common problem. *jb | |||
| 09/30/2003 | 35 | 1 | |
| Whenever vehicle is driven over 40 mph speedometer jumps back and forth. when the speedometer jumps back and forth consumer does not know how fast he is driving.*ak | |||
| 02/24/2004 | 94000 | 1 | |
| While driving over 55 mph and without warning speedometer malfunctioned. the numbers fluctuated up and down at high speeds. once the vehicle got below 55 mph the system went back to normal. dealer was unable to find the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/29/2003 | 118000 | 4 | 03/09/1997 |
| Our 1996 ford windstar gl, which we purchased new, has 118000. we have experienced a broken (bouncing) speedometer, dome light malfunctioned, abs and brake light malfunctioned, and more recently, leaking coolant which is linked to a blown head gasket and check engine warnings. the cost has been astronomical. according to many other consumers, all of these issues are common with the 96 model. please investigate whether ford intends to make any recalls regarding these issues. *ak | |||
| 12/26/2003 | 70150 | 0 | 07/02/1996 |
| Speedometer needle bounces all over the speed dial. problem came all of a sudden. happens when you go over 30 mph or so. this has been listed many other nthsa hotline statements on same vehicle. will anything be done by ford??*ak | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 100000 | 1 | |
| When speed exceeds 40 mph speedometer fails to read vehicle mileage correctly. *ak | |||
| 12/19/2001 | 30558 | 1 | 04/15/1997 |
| The speedometer failed when the vehicle just passes the 30,000 miles. it is bouncing back and forth between the top and bottom of the gauge. without an accurate speed indicator, it is not save to drive this vehicle on the highway. i think that ford ought to recall the windstar failed speedometer asap. *la | |||
| 03/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| Speedometer is no longer showing the actual speed driven, needle jumps around, if driving 75mph it shows 120mph. this happens on a daily basis, there is also a ticking noise. vehicle has not been examined by a dealer.*ak | |||
| 06/10/2002 | 1 | ||
| Speedometer bounces erratically, and does not register actual speed. impossible to tell speed of the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 92000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 |
| Speedometer failed. buzzing sound coming from speedometer. speedometer swings wildly from 0 to 120 mph. speedometer not recording actual speed.*ak | |||
| 08/13/2003 | 105000 | 1 | |
| I have been having problems with my check engine light coming on and staying on since sept. 2000 when vehicle had under 100,000 miles on it. took it to dealer while under warranty. now have a private certified auto tech who does my repairs and code read outs. i have had a tune up at 95,000 miles, and had to have another one at 121,000 miles. had problems with engine stalling while driving down the interstate and up a hlll. in summer of 2001, i had the iac valve changed which corrected the stalling problem. have replaced o-2 sensors at least twice. in past 6 months, the enging has been running very rough and i have a strong smell of gasoline . 2nd tune-up and coil replaced about 2 weeks ago. engine now running very rough and gasoline odor is so strong that you could not light a match in the vehicle. check engine light on again as well as brake and abs light. radiator completely empty for the 2nd time in 2 weeks.*ak | |||
| 03/07/2003 | 91240 | 1 | |
| The speedometer has failed on my 1996 ford windstar placing my wife and two small children at risk. the service department at tony betten ford in grand rapids, mi diagnosed the problem on march 7, 2003. betten reported to me that a disproportionate number of speedometers have failed on 1996 ford windstars and 1996 ford escorts. i was also told by the service department that ford has not recalled the models because they (ford motor company) don't consider a failed speedometer a safety issue. in my view ford should recall and pay for repairs. if speedometers aren't a safety issue then why don't we all drive intuitively? under separate cover i am writing my congressman representative vern ehlers so that his office might offer you assistance.*jb | |||
| 2 | |||
| The speedometer moved erratically and malfunctioned intermittently leaving consumer unsure of speed. speedometer had to be replaced 2 times. *tt *jb *ts | |||
| 1 | |||
| The speedometer was found to be faulty. scc *jb | |||
| 09/01/2001 | |||
| The brakes make a loud sound like a rolling drum when you try to stop. it shakes, rattles and makes a loud dragging like noise until the car stops. now you have to press the brakes all the way down in order to just slow the van down. also sometimes when you try to accelerate the van will start to move backwards when it's in drive. then with a hard kick which sort of feels like someone is rear ending you, the van will go forward. the brakes are so bad at this point that sometimes the emergency brake is needed just to stop the van.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| When vehicle is going 65mph rpms escalate higher that normal ,and vehicle dies out. no warning is detected when sticking between gears. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 06/04/1998 | 1 | ||
| When stopping at a light, engine sometimes will die. vehicle would lunge forward after pulling off from a stop. took vehicle to dealer, they replaced something, and two weeks later problem reoccurred. *ak the engine stalls whenever more than one device is turned on at the same time. this problem makes it impossible to turn head lights and windshield wipers on together. the vehicle also shakes violently after being driven for few hours. *yh | |||
| 04/05/2002 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| While driving in the country where i live with three children at the base of the mountain to head 20 miles to my home i pressed on the accelerator and the vehicle lost power and went nowhere. could not drive over 35 mph. was seen by a body shop and they replaced fuel filter and returned vehicle to me. second occasion driving down the mountain at 55mph a strong jerk whiplashed myself and has caused injury in my back took to body shop and needs new transmission and must be towed. van still sitting at body shop now for 2 weeks as i have 3 children and now no transportation...thanks ford. | |||
| 09/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| The transmission in this vehicle failed at an unacceptably low mileage. when it failed, it caused a surging that was dangerous. the speedometer should not fail at such a low mileage. it fluctuates wildly. we do not have the resources to get it fixed and can't tell what speed we are driving.*ak | |||
| 09/10/2001 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/25/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Failure of the speedometer while driving on the freeway. the speedometer needle jumps erratically while driving faster than 30mph. the speedometer will eventually peg at 120mph, even though you are driving at slower speeds. according to my repair shop, the speed sensor broke, but ford requires a very costly repair that includes replacement of the whole speedometer head and speed sensor. *ak | |||
| 08/21/2001 | 3 | 11/24/2000 | |
| While driving transmission went out. vehicle jolted about 3 times, and then coasted to a stop. vehicle felt like it was in neutral,and would not go into any other gear.*ak ford customer representatives are defensive when consumer talks to them regarding the problems and they are unwilling to help in any matter. *slc | |||
| 08/09/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| My vehicle went crazy. it lunged backwards and then rocketed forward straight right into the wall of a furniture store. it felt like it was going 500 mph. i had no control over the car. it went crazy. i am totally serious. it was the scaryist experience of my life! please help me report it to all who need to know.*ak | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Speedometer needle floats, cruise control doesn't work. continues. | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 6 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Transmission replaced around 40000 miles due to its jumping, rpm's went up and down. currently, happening again. *ak the consumer states the transmission had been replaced six times but the problem was not solved. as the result the consumer was very much concerned about safety. *yh | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| The spedometer is swinging wildly when van reaches highway speeds. the spedometer records speeds of over 115 mph when the van is actually going 70 mph. the instrument panel buzzes constantly while this occurs. it happens every time we drive. i think this is a serious safety issue and should be corrected by the dealer free of charge. we were told by our mechanic that it would be at least $200 to fix this. we can't afford to pay for this ourselves so we are driving the van in this condition. please advise us as to whatever rights we may have concerning this glaring defect. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| When i get to about 35 mph, you can hear the speedo head gears grind. when you reach approx 55 - 60 mph, the speedo needle will bounce up to 90 and back, and keep doing this. we had the speed sensor replaced, but this did not fix the probelm. i was told by lompoc valley ford in lompoc, ca that it is more than likely the speedo head. they also told me that they replace one of these a month, sometimes two a month. it seems to me that ford should fix this problem instead of me paying the $1,000 that lompoc vally ford quoted me to fix a problem that is obviously a manufacturer defect. although this is not a big safety problem, it could turn into one because you either have to drive too slow for traffic conditions, or you don't know how fast you are really going when you try to keep up with traffic. i appreciate any help you can give me in getting this problem fixed.*ak | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 7 | 08/01/1998 | |
| While driving 65 mph with cruise control on vehicle sped up. while getting ready to exit off the highway vehicle stayed under cruise control module. as consumer attempted to slow down, vehicle was moving 65 mph without any control from consumer. in order to make vehicle stop consumer had to press brake pedal with both feet, and shift vehicle into neutral. eventually, vehicle was able to slow down, and consumer turned vehicle off, dealer replaced 2 lock tabs because one had slipped on the cruise causing it to stay on. trip speedometer was replaced, it would not go past 799 miles. at 30 mph and over, the over drive light will flash. left front wheel cover was replaced due to it making ticking noises at lower speeds. sliding door squeaked, dealer lubed the sliding door. front rotors replaced and rear drums turned, a clicking noise was heard. *ak *slc | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 10 | 05/01/1996 | |
| I step on the gas pedal & the engine revves up but the van does not move forward, then after a minute or so delay something must engage and the van lunges forward with terrific speed which even causes the tires to squeal.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle bought in 3/99 throttle body linkage broke repaire bill $500.00 shortly thereafter sensor went out (fuel)bill 256.00 later noticed squeking in front end advised it was tie rod ends not fixed yet this thing has broke me have had many occurences with speed odometer going crazy after 45mph recently noticed popping when turning steering or appling the brakes but before i could get it fixed transmission begin to either not shift upward ,slip at 45mph and has downshifted after reaching speeds of 45mph (on i-85) has jerked several times ..was told anywhere from 100.00-2000.00 ? seems i have not been alone in my disquest with ford...only problem not encountered head gasket thank god please help us working folks against this big boy on the block thanks | |||
| 04/24/2000 | |||
| Was parking vehicle on a street and pulling up into a corner parking spot, applied brakes, and vehicle kept on accelerating. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 04/14/2000 | |||
| When transmission was in drive engine raced, and unexpectedly surged forward. dealer has inspected vehicle, and was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 02/24/2000 | |||
| While driving along all of sudden vehicle experiences hard upshifting or down shifting. occasionaly when coming to a stop sign then proceeding, motor revs and transmission does not engage. took it back to the dealer in september. dealer replaced a sensor, but still has not taken care of the problem. vehicle is not longer under warranty. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| The right rear speed sensor quit working and was determined as needing replacement by joe mahan ford in paris, tn. the cost is approximately $100, but i feel this is a safety concern because without it working, the anti-lock brakes will not work. also, the speedometer is broken. while driving over 30mph, the needle jumps around to 80 or more and the correct speed cannot be determined. again, this should be a safety concern because speed should be known at all times. i contacted ford customer relations department, but they stated that they could be of no assistance. i really need these items fixed, but the combined cost is greater than $400 and i feel ford should at least share in the cost. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1997 | 2 | 11/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| Due to a defective transmission, while applying the gas pedal, the vehicle hesistated and lunged forward which may have caused a crash. dealer had replaced transmission with a rebuilt transmission. engine check light comes on. also,dealer replaced coil and a spark plugs, but problem is still occurring. dealer could nt determine the cause of the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration which caused the consumer to get a speeding ticket. nlm | |||
| 11/26/1999 | 40 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Speedometer not accurate. speedometer will jump 5-10 miles on the gauge or with cruise control set will bounce back and forth between top and bottom of the gauge. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1997 | 3 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Mlp switch failed causing vehicle to not accelerate when gas pedal was depressed. nlm | |||
| 09/16/1999 | 08/31/1996 | ||
| While driving vehicle accelerated without the gas being pushed,and also decelerated own its own.dealer has been notified of this problem for the second time. dealer could not replicate, and therefore could not repair. *ak | |||
| 02/27/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing problem with sudden acceleration whenever cruise control is engaged. dealer notified and some repairs were made. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak *ml | |||
| 04/22/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Transmission fails to reengage after coming to a stop. upon acceleration, may suddenly engage at a high r.p.m. causing vehicle to lurch forward. also will slip into neutral while driving at highway speeds, and then re-engages without warning. *ak | |||
| 04/14/1999 | |||
| While driving in low speeds gas pedal went to the floor and vehicle suddenly accelerated.braking system did not stop the vehicle which resulted in an accident. please provide further information. | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 1 | 03/14/1996 | |
| Vehicle was in collision due to sudden acceleration. *yc | |||
| 02/23/1999 | |||
| Cruise control would decelerate by itself at 45 mph, and accelerate by itself back to original speed, intermittent occurrence. dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/16/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Throttle body broke causing failure. | |||
| 06/10/1997 | |||
| Parking the vehicle and coming to stop, vehicle went into open throttle position, applied brakes, vehicle impact 12:00 position, low speed 5mph. *ak | |||
| 11/05/1996 | |||
| While driving at 30 mph and using cruise control, the vehicle becomes hard to control, picking up more speed. ta | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 07/12/2001 | 3 | 02/01/1996 | |
| While waiting at a stop light, the vehicle failed to move when gas pedal was pressed. this is 3rd time it happened in the last 3 months without any warning. the engine revved up but the vehicle refused to move at all. | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Entire brake system failed acording to local for dealership (kaytes ford) thee appeared to be contamination in the brake fluid that caused the seals to wear down and destroy the sytem. in july od 1998 i had the car in for the replacement of the abs sensor and the problem with pedal pressure in the vehicle. they found nothin wrong with the brakes at that time. the problem continued until the brakes faile in august of 98 at wich time ford said the fluid was contaminated and the entire brake system had to be repkaced. i had the fluid tested and have a copy which shows that there was no contamination. ford motor company refused to honor any warranty claim and i was forced to pay $2,300.00 in order to have the system fixed. ford never offered to test the brake fluid and still does not know what was wrong. if ther was no contamination the seals must have failed because of a defect in material which ford should honor under the warranty please help | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| In extreme cold weather , the throttle pedal sticks, causing the vehicle to accelerate. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| While driving and upon attemtping to accelerate by depressing accelerator pedal, there was no response from vehicle. also, without no prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated without driver depressing accelerator pedal. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 09/16/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Accelerator cable broken causing failure. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 09/20/2009 | 140500 | 1 | |
| I have a 1996 ford windstar van that caught fire while i was driving. the cruise control was on. the vehicle lost power, then a boom and there were flames around the firewall. the master cylinder, wiring harness, hoses etc. were destroyed. the fire was located more on the driver's side of the vehicle. this vehicle has been more than properly maintained, and my mechanic can attest to this. this vehicle has not yet been repaired. i was not injured. this occurred prior to the current recall. *tr | |||
| 08/06/2007 | 130000 | 1 | 04/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. after picking up his vehicle from the mechanic, the contact noticed smoke rising from under the hood. he pulled over, opened the hood, and noticed flames coming from the cruise control switch that connects to the bottom of the master cylinder. he notified the dealer and the manufacturer and they stated that nothing could be done because there was no recall. they advised him to call nhtsa. the contact extinguished the fire with water, but the vehicle continued to smoke. the vehicle has remained parked at his residence since august 6, 2007. the speed was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 130,000. | |||
| 09/27/2005 | 120000 | 1 | 02/20/1996 |
| My 1996 ford windstar has been leaking brake fluid for a few months. it was determined yesterday, by my mechanic, that the speed control deactivation switch was the cause of the leak. he replaced the part and informed me that ford has a recall for this defective part. i called my ford dealership and was told that the windstar does not fall under this recall. *jb | |||
| 09/03/2005 | 168400 | 2 | 06/01/1996 |
| I smelled some type of plastic burning while waiting at a stop light. after turning into the store i discovered the smell stayed with my car. after parking, i noticed smoke pouring from under the hood. i lifted the hood and discovered a connector was overheating and melting. i pulled the connector with a wet paper towel and the smoke cleared. i later learned it was the speed control switch located on the bottom of the master cylinder shorted and caused an overheating problem causing the connector to start smoking and melting. a few days later i could smell the burning again and decided to cut the connector completely off to prevent any further shorting. a couple of days later i heard about a similar recall and decided to notify you as my model was not part of the original recall.*jb | |||
| 06/07/2003 | 1 | 09/15/1996 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1996 ford windstar. two years ago around june 7 2003 while driving the van all weekend, when they got out of the van and walked into a store, were not into the store for 10 minutes and someone said that the vehicle on fire. had problems with abs light coming on, and they tried to have this fixed. were not successful in getting this fixed. the vehicle was totaled, and the insurance company covered it. she believed the problem was from the deactivation of cruise control switch. the fire started under the hood. *ak | |||
| 05/13/2005 | 106000 | 1 | |
| While driving, a sudden engine fire occurred in a 1996 windstar. the ford dealer (sound ford, renton wa) states that the fire originated in the cruise control cutout switch. it is clear from the burn pattern that this was indeed the cause. the single occupant was able to exit the vehicle, and the fire was extinguished using a dry chemical fire extinguisher from a local merchant (westmarine, seattle, wa). the ford dealer has been unable so far to repair the vehicle (it's been over three weeks). | |||
| 02/26/2005 | 100211 | 1 | 06/08/1996 |
| Cruise control switch shorted, caused smoke, caused cruise control to fail, replaced with new switch. ford would not repair as part of recent pickip truck recall on this switch. had to pay for repair.*ak i have original failed switch which leaks brake fluid into switch causing short and smoke. | |||
| 12/07/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Engine check light came on. rough idle. tune-up performed. oxygen sensor replaced. engine check light is now off. two days later, engine check light is back on and rough idle returns. replaced oxygen sensor and plug wires. next day, driving car and temperature gauge falls almost all the way to cold side. heater blowing out just a little warm. pressure tested engine. leakage in a cylinder. upon teardiown, head gasket has failed leaking coolant into engine. | |||
| 11/20/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Ford windstar (1996): a local mechanic said that our rough idle, engine light, and smell of antifreeze indicated a head-gasket problem. hill and sanders ford service station checked for pressure leaks, but could only suggest that it was bad plugs causing the misfire code in the computer. after $318, we got new spark plugs and a reset warning light. within a week, the check engine light came on, and the rough idle and smell of antifreeze reappeared. we returned it to h&s and mentioned that it was a continuation of the previous, with a new symptom of discolored antifreeze in the overflow container (oil color). h&s said the engine light was a result of a misfire code but didn't know why. the only thing h&s did was flush the radiator for $100, and admitted they don't know what else it could be. a few days later the engine light came on. on nov. 20, 2000 the van started making mechanical noises from the engine, lost power, and slowed to a crawl. my wife got it to a safe location where she and the kids could wait to have it towed to h&s. a note referenced the previous 2 h&s visits for related problems. h&s's told me that something inside the engine came loose and that he recommends we replace the engine for $5050! he didn't know what was wrong. we called h&s (steve lund) the next day and told him that we felt that h&s should be responsible for the damages due to their inability to detect and fix the problem, and sending us away with a feeling that the problem was fixed or inconsequential. h&s felt that they were not responsible. our original mechanic was amazed that h&s didn't suspect something was wrong when oil was found in the antifreeze, and that they only flushed the system! we feel helpless and taken advantage of. anything we can do to recover our loss? mike & jill scanlon vin 2fmda5145tbb75128 jill123@erols.com | |||
| The cruise control had an electrical short and the brakes failed. | |||
| 07/29/1997 | 5 | ||
| Consumer has exprienced idle control problems with vehicle four-five times. first time july 29-97, then no problem for five days. the problem occurs when driving 35mph, if foot is taken off pedal at 35mph the vehicle idles there. when driving at 55 in over drive the idle gest stuck also. dealer changed the idle air control the first time part #9f715-9f670. the fourth time dealer added a flight recorder which recorded three failures, but they cannot find a cause. vehicle is in shop for fifth time. lake shore ford- mercury-toyota inc. 244 melton rd. *ak chesterton, in. 46034. 219-787-8600. this has occured over 20 different times within one month. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 12/07/2003 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle caught on fire while stopping at a stop sign. consumer smelled rubber burning ,then smoke started coming from under the hood. speed control linkages were completely burned. a recall was issued for speed control linkages, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| 03/07/2003 | 31240 | 1 | |
| The speedometer failed. the manufacturer stated it was not considered a safety issue when the consumer asked would certain vehicle's be recalled. *ak *jb | |||
| 04/29/2000 | |||
| Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision which caused minor injuries. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| When you put the car in park, engage the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake pedal, the car lurches forward or backward (depending upon incline of vechicle on a hill) and the sliding door, if opened, forcefully rolls and slams shut. someone exiting the vehicle can be seriously injured, as can anyone (especially children) standing in front or behind the vehicle when it lurches. my son was injured when the door slammed shut as he was exiting the car after i put the car in park and engaged the emergency brake but before i took my foot off the brake pedal. i have asked the dealer to correct this obvious dangerous condition several times, but their response has been that i should engage the emergency brake before i put the vehicle in park - a process most people do not use when parking a car. *ak | |||