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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V351000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/18/1999 to 02/01/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 180000 | 01/24/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/30/2000 | 10/31/2000 | 571 | 118 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: minivans built with instrument clusters without the message center, fail to comply with the requirements of standard no. 118, power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems. the power windows may be operable after the ignition has been turned to the off position and the front doors are opened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The standard requires that power operated windows may be closed only when the key is in the on, start, or accessory positions, or during the interval between the time the key is turned off, and the opening of either of the vehicle's front doors. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reconfigure the vehicle front end electronic module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began january 24, 2001.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0471 | 12/31/2004 | 04262 | 10008201 | Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt | 07/23/2004 |
| 17585 | 03/01/2004 | 10007386 | Trailer tow electric brake switch/module connector may be difficult to locate in the vehicle and for certain 1999-2001 vehicles, the location is not clearly identified in the wiring diagram manual. *tt | 06/17/2004 | |
| 17277 | 08/01/2004 | 17965 | 10004921 | Beeping sound from the instrument panel when driving at/over 75 mph, traction control off indicator illuminate when vehicle is not equipped with traction control, and/or diagnostic trouble code b2477 (module configuration failure) stored in | 01/20/2004 |
| 03203 | 10/13/2003 | 0398 | 10004886 | Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt | 01/14/2004 |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 0347 | 03/03/2003 | 10001900 | Check engine light on and lean diagnostic trouble code (dtc's) p0171/p0174 stored. *tt *jb | 07/24/2003 | |
| 15710 | 03/01/2002 | 636348 | Information on vehicles with programmable modules. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| 15439 | 11/01/2001 | 630460 | Concerns with the headlamps that turn on and a blower motor that will operate with the ignition switch in the off position. *tt | 04/17/2002 | |
| 14229 | 01/01/2000 | 620392 | Some vehicles may exhibit battery voltage low, will not reach full charge, alternator charges at a reduced voltage. *tt | 08/07/2001 | |
| 12228 | 12/01/1998 | 615489 | For all vehicles with front-end electronic module (fem) and rear-end electronic modules (rem) concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *t | 01/17/2001 | |
| 12200 | 12/01/1998 | 615467 | This bulletin states that when using the new generation star tester (ngs) to diagnose electrical concerns on all body styles and engine sizes, the front electronics module (fem) is identified as a generic electronics module (gem). | 01/16/2001 | |
| 13406 | 10/01/1999 | 6092203 | Some vehicles may exhibit headlamps that turn on and a blower motor that will operate with the ignition switch in the off position. *tt | 11/27/2000 | |
| 99149 | 07/12/1999 | 608425 | Service tip information regarding module configuration. *tt | 11/08/2000 | |
| 985155 | 11/01/1998 | 613290 | Some vehicles may exhibit various electrical concerns caused by the tire jack pinching wires to the rear electronic module (rem). *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
| 12117 | 11/01/1998 | 613136 | Some vehicles may exhibit various electrical concerns caused by the tire jack pinching wires to the rear electronic module (rem). *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 7135 | 10/01/1999 | 6090753 | Subject regarding configurable electronic modules reminder. *tt | 03/29/2000 | |
| 13257 | 09/01/1999 | 6090664 | Information regarding configurable electronic modules reminder. *mjs | 03/22/2000 | |
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| 02139 | 07/08/2002 | 636000 | Battery drain service tips. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| 13935 | 03/01/2000 | 612929 | Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery after extended parking (> 30 days). *tt | 06/14/2000 | |
| 8261 | 03/01/2000 | 612691 | Experiencing a discharged battery after extended parking (> 30 days). *tt | 06/12/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 15194 | 08/01/2001 | 624604 | Some vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery after extended parking, over 30 days, if so, pull power drain full fuse number 6. *yd | 11/08/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 15440 | 11/01/2001 | 630366 | Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent uncommanded activation of the perimeter anti-theft system. *tt | 04/16/2002 | |
| 14967 | 06/01/2001 | 622759 | Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent uncommanded activation of the perimemter anti-theft system. *tt | 10/22/2001 | |
| 0162 | 04/02/2001 | 619266 | Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
| 99-6193 | 05/01/1999 | 607010 | Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (pats). *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 15740 | 03/01/2002 | 636376 | Some vehicles equipped with a 3.8l engine may exhibit lean diagnostic trouble code p0171 / p0174. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| 12578 | 03/01/1999 | 605305 | Information pertaining to configurable electronic modules reminder. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| 12607 | 03/01/1999 | 605330 | Information and tips on diagnosing the front electronic module (fem) and rear electronic module (rem). *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| 9943 | 03/08/1999 | 604751 | Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt | 05/11/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 012113 | 10/29/2001 | 627774 | Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control | 02/22/2002 | |
| 7318 | 10/01/1999 | 609603 | Exhibiting headlamps that turn on and a blower motor that will operate with the ignition switch in the off position. *tt | 04/04/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 03242 | 12/08/2003 | 10008273 | Trailer tow service kit - service tip. *tt | 07/26/2004 | |
| 99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 15350 | 10/01/2001 | 630266 | Exhibiting instrument panel beeping sound, trac-control off lamp on, and code b2477 stored in the instrument cluster module. *tt | 04/15/2002 | |
| 7016 | 09/01/1999 | 6090388 | Information regarding instrument cluster technical assistance. *mjs | 03/20/2000 | |
| 12620 | 03/01/1999 | 605340 | Vehicle may exhibit beeping sound from instrument panel when driving at / over a speed of 75 mph. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| 98218 | 11/01/1998 | 603671 | Experiencing inability to retrieve data from vehicle module. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Abs lights been on and off intermittently for a very long time since i've owned this van ford need to fix these. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Abs lights been on and off intermittently for a very long time since i've owned this van ford need to fix these. | |||
| 09/22/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Starting about a year ago, the speedometer, rpm meter swings around. odometer light doesn't come on when you start the car and little while later odometer light comes on. fuel guage also shows incorrect amount of fuel. i think the whole odometer control panel is non-functional. | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 250000 | 1 | |
| After purchasing van, not even one month later all lights started to turn on engine, abs now n and its a rear light on gauge panel also we are in the middle of trying to get decent price for the freeze plug which also needs to be replaced because there is a leak of coolant from the bottom of van. other wise its ok to drive. one i thing i didn't mention is the seat its struck it wont move back or forward with the electrical button. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 250000 | ||
| After purchasing van, not even one month later all lights started to turn on engine, abs now n and its a rear light on guage panel also we are in the middle of trying to get decent price for the freeze plug withch also needs to be replaced because there is a leak of coolant from the bottom of van. other wise its ok to drive. one i thing i didn't mention is the seat its struck it wont move back or forward with the electrical button. | |||
| 03/14/2007 | 106653 | 2 | |
| In march, 2007, the transmission in my 1999 ford windstar died at 106,653 miles. i paid $2,985.91 to have the transmission replaced at the local ford dealership in lebanon, oregon. in may of 2012, at 174,000 miles, i started having problems with the transmission again. the first repair shop i took it to told me the transmission was dead and that i needed to replace it. the second repair shop i took it to told me that the computer chip was bad and that it had probably damaged the transmission. i was told that i could replace the computer chip and see how long the transmission would last before it totally died. *tr | |||
| 03/14/2007 | 106653 | ||
| In march, 2007, the transmission in my 1999 ford windstar died at 106,653 miles. i paid $2,985.91 to have the transmission replaced at the local ford dealership in lebanon, oregon. in may of 2012, at 174,000 miles, i started having problems with the transmission again. the first repair shop i took it to told me the transmission was dead and that i needed to replace it. the second repair shop i took it to told me that the computer chip was bad and that it had probably damaged the transmission. i was told that i could replace the computer chip and see how long the transmission would last before it totally died. | |||
| 07/30/2008 | 86037 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted white smoke and caught on fire. there were no injuries as a result of the fire however, the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was inspected and the failure was located at the wiring harness and the abs pump module, which was leaking brake fluid. the failure caused the wiring harness to become burned. the failure and the current mileage was 86,037. kmj | |||
| 07/30/2008 | 86037 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated the vehicle emitted white smoke, and caught fire. the vehicle was inspected. the failure was located at the wiring harness, the abs pump module leaked brake fluid, and caused the wiring harness to burn. the vehicle was destroyed. (the contact was not driving the vehicle) therefore the failure description was not complete. the failure and the current mileage was 86,037. li | |||
| 01/22/2012 | 160000 | ||
| The windstar was parked in our driveway outside. engine cold and turned off. our son saw smoke outside coming from the engine compartment. we raised the hood carefully and put fire out with fire ext. and garden hose. fire was under the brake master cylinder on the drivers side engine compartment. wiring harness burned and other components by speed control deactivation switch catching fire. we had this switch replaced in a ford recall, but appears the repair was done incorrectly (fuse installed on wrong side of wiring harness, allowing the switch to remain hot). so fortunate that the car was not parked in the garage, for i would not be writing this review today! | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 142000 | ||
| I start my 99 ford windstar with my wife inside the vehicle and my two daugthers and my son when i saw smoke comming true the hood then i open the hood and my surprise was the brake pressure differential deactivation switch on fire i was so scared then i just take my kids and wife out of the vehicle and comback to stop the fire thanks god i have fire extinguisher close but we have to stop this from happening to someone else | |||
| 12/17/2011 | 150000 | ||
| 1999 ford windstar: the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (scds) (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) has leaked an excessive amount of brake fluid. the fluid accumulates on the power connectors for the abs brake system which are powered by fuses 101 and 102 and are both 40 amp. the cruise control has failed and we are fearful that this leaking brake fluid will cause a fire. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that the cruise control, speedometer, odometer, tacometer and the fuel gauge were inoperable. the contact also stated that the anti lock braking light was constantly illuminated. in addition, the contact had to replace the brake fluid numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 40,000. kmj | |||
| 08/12/2009 | |||
| First occurance of the abs light coming on resulted in producing diagnostic codes of c1185 c1242 and an abs rear sensor code. the abs light was very intermittent a first but now has become much more frequent. the light will display more so on bumpy roads and hot days. i depend on my abs system because i am handicaped and live in northern climate (snow and ice conditions). i can know longer depend on my abs system to help prevent an accident or an impact. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that the cruise control, speedometer, odometer, tacometer, and fuel gauge no longer function. the contact also stated that the anti lock braking light was constantly illuminated. in addition, the contact had to replace the brake fluid on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000. sm. | |||
| 08/12/2009 | |||
| First occurance of the abs light coming on resulted in producing diagnostic codes of c1185 c1242 and an abs rear sensor code. the abs light was very intermittent a first but now has become much more frequent. the light will display more so on bumpy roads and hot days. i depend on my abs system because i am handicaped and live in northern climate (snow and ice conditions). i can know longer depend on my abs system to help prevent an accident or an impact. | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 118201 | ||
| Intermittent problem: problems indicated by on board message center reads check brake lamps, check tail lamps check head lamps check rear turn lamps, check front turn lamps, noticed that interior lights will not work, auto locks will not work, key remote will not lock or unlock vehicle or open doors. get no codes from o b d ii. scanner. have replaced battery because it was 6 years old and wasn't putting out proper amps. thought would solve problem. it didn't. thought disconnecting battery for 30 min. would reset computer. seamed to work a couple of times, however, now believe it was just coincidence. sometimes when i start the vehicle everything is fine, however while driving, the message reappears and none the above mentioned, no longer work again. this is a driving hazard. | |||
| 08/17/2011 | 120259 | ||
| Abs light is on continuously . overdrive jumping in and out of gear after driving it 30 minutes or more. i read the recall and safety report that brake fluid leaks on the abs switch connected to the master cylinder which can cause a catastrophic fire. i didn't recieve anything in the mail from ford on my vehicle on this problem as of yet. also the coolant line that ran under port injection was welded leaking water where it connects to the thermostat housing. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Intermittent abs light coming on and no cruise control functionality | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Erratic behavior of the instrument cluster. all of the gauges; e.g, the speedometer and rpm gauges jump rapidly from 0 mph all the way as far as it will go, the gas gage jumps rapidly from empty to full and back again, temp from cold to hot etc. this happens often and then resumes normal activity again for a uncertain time. it;s really frightening when occurring. the ford dealer here, yukon ok, states the only cure is to replace the whole thing at a ridiculous cost of $ 632.00. the problem started in april of 2011 and continues today. we try not to drive it when this is going on. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Intermittent abs light coming on and no cruise control functionality | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Erratic behavior of the instrument cluster. all of the gauges; e.g, the speedometer and rpm gauges jump rapidly from 0 mph all the way as far as it will go, the gas gage jumps rapidly from empty to full and back again, temp from cold to hot etc. this happens often and then resumes normal activity again for a uncertain time. it;s really frightening when occurring. the ford dealer here, yukon ok, states the only cure is to replace the whole thing at a ridiculous cost of $ 632.00. the problem started in april of 2011 and continues today. we try not to drive it when this is going on. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | |||
| Abs light on/off intermittently. module replaced by ford dealer twice. light still keeps coming on. | |||
| 04/20/2010 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact was driving approximately 65-70 mph when she noticed that all of the instrument cluster needles were fluctuating including the speedometer, fuel level gauge and rpms. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure where the dealer advised that the parts needed for repairs were no longer being manufactured and the cost to repair the instrument cluster was $900. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would not be able to assist with the repairs. the failure mileage was unknown and the approximate current mileage was 133,000. | |||
| 04/20/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. while driving approximately 65-70 mph she noticed all the instrument cluster needles were jump around, speedometer, gas gauge and rmps etc. she stated the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure. the dealer advised her that the parts were no longer being manufactured and the cost to repair the instrument cluster was $900. the vehicle had not been repaired. she contacted the manufacturer and was advised that they could not assist with the repairs. the failure mileage was unknown and the approximate current mileage was 133,00. vwb | |||
| 02/22/2011 | |||
| My vehicle was running (while parked) and quit. the lights were still on, the radio still worked, and the heater was still blowing. the ignition key was off and out. i had to unhook the battery to shut the three off. replaced: ignition switch, pcm, control modual under the dash and nothing has changed the outcome. this is a 1999 ford windstar. | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 98000 | ||
| The dashboard guages, tachometer, speedometer, gas, and temperature go haywire constantly. one time on a hill, i could not put the shift lever in park so that i could assist a handicapped family member out of my vehicle. the tachometer needle was pinned to the right, and the shift indicater couldn't move to the right to engage park. i never knew how much gas i had, the speed i was going, or the running temperature of my vehicle. the check engine light ran constantly even though there was no code showing up in the emission code scanner.. $ sets of intake manifold gaskets were installed after i purchased the vehicle. 3 by ford, one by another mechanic. i have a cracked rear axle, the van sits at the dealership, and i am worried about the front-end sub-frame. | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 127445 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. while driving 30-40 mph the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. she stated the over drive light came on and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer were she purchased the vehicle used. the contact stated she was not sure what the dealer did to the vehicle to repair the failures. she stated the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times but the contact was not given an invoice and she was not sure what they repaired but the failure continued. she stated the vehicle began to pull to the right when driving shortly after she purchased it and it gets stuck in park. she also stated she had replaced 5 batteries in the vehicle since she purchased it used february 9, 2004. the contact referenced recall 10v385000, suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly and stated the recall work had not been performed yet. she also referenced recall 09v399000, vehicle speed control and stated that the recall had not been performed since she was recently made aware of it. the failure mileage was 127,445 and the approximately current mileage was 150,000. vwb | |||
| 11/05/2010 | 109000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar lx. the partial havoc bosch which is the heat in the vehicle fail. the vehicle was taken to a radiator mechanic shop who informed him the partial havoc bosch fail and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was notified who informed him there are no recalls or other issues for this failure. they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 109,000.-mw | |||
| 07/15/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns 1999 ford winstar. the contact was driving approxiametly 50 mph. the interior dome lights remained in the on position until several attempts were made. also the automatic door locks fail to lock immediately upon activation of the ignition. the brake and anti -lock brake sytem warning lights illuminated on the dashboard until the engine was turned off. in addition the radio would not function correctly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer four different times for the same failure, and they were unable to detect the problem. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable. ds | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar sel. while driving 50 mph he noticed that the instrument cluster and all the gauges where going back and forth, speedometer, gas and temperature gauge etc. he stated the failure was intermittent and has being on going for 8 months. he stated sometimes he hits the dashboard and that correct the failure. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and he was advised that the abs esm unit needed replacing. the vehicle has not been repaired. he called an authorized dealer and was advised that there was no recall. the failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 79,119. vwb | |||
| 07/15/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns 1999 ford winstar. the contact was driving approxiametly 50 mph. the interior dome lights remained in the on position until several attempts were made. also the automatic door locks fail to lock immediately upon activation of the ignition. the brake and anti -lock brake sytem warning lights illuminated on the dashboard until the engine was turned off. in addition the radio would not function correctly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer four different times for the same failure, and they were unable to detect the problem. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable. ds | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar sel. while driving 50 mph he noticed that the instrument cluster and all the gauges where going back and forth, speedometer, gas and temperature gauge etc. he stated the failure was intermittent and has being on going for 8 months. he stated sometimes he hits the dashboard and that correct the failure. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and he was advised that the abs esm unit needed replacing. the vehicle has not been repaired. he called an authorized dealer and was advised that there was no recall. the failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 79,119. vwb | |||
| 07/15/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns 1999 ford winstar. the contact was driving approxiametly 50 mph. the interior dome lights remained in the on position until several attempts were made. also the automatic door locks fail to lock immediately upon activation of the ignition. the brake and anti -lock brake sytem warning lights illuminated on the dashboard until the engine was turned off. in addition the radio would not function correctly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer four different times for the same failure, and they were unable to detect the problem. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable. ds | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar sel. while driving 50 mph he noticed that the instrument cluster and all the gauges where going back and forth, speedometer, gas and temperature gauge etc. he stated the failure was intermittent and has being on going for 8 months. he stated sometimes he hits the dashboard and that correct the failure. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and he was advised that the abs esm unit needed replacing. the vehicle has not been repaired. he called an authorized dealer and was advised that there was no recall. the failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 79,119. vwb | |||
| 07/15/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns 1999 ford winstar. the contact was driving approxiametly 50 mph. the interior dome lights remained in the on position until several attempts were made. also the automatic door locks fail to lock immediately upon activation of the ignition. the brake and anti -lock brake sytem warning lights illuminated on the dashboard until the engine was turned off. in addition the radio would not function correctly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer four different times for the same failure, and they were unable to detect the problem. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable. ds | |||
| 03/15/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar sel. while driving 50 mph he noticed that the instrument cluster and all the gauges where going back and forth, speedometer, gas and temperature gauge etc. he stated the failure was intermittent and has being on going for 8 months. he stated sometimes he hits the dashboard and that correct the failure. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and he was advised that the abs esm unit needed replacing. the vehicle has not been repaired. he called an authorized dealer and was advised that there was no recall. the failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 79,119. vwb | |||
| 01/03/2008 | 101000 | ||
| I have 1999 ford windstar. i have had promblems with the speedometer and the ometer, jumping i have no idea how fast i am going, now my gas hand and temp. control is doing the same thing. it has been doing this for a year and half. i have had it to two different garges. no one can find the problem. | |||
| 03/14/2010 | 154000 | ||
| I have a 1999 ford windstar, which has badly rusted k cradle, which can cause the engine to fall down while being driven as told by the mechanic. i tried to find an used one but couldn't get as they were all rusted out. looks like it has bad material or bad design. its a real safety hazard. | |||
| 01/03/2008 | 101000 | ||
| I have 1999 ford windstar. i have had promblems with the speedometer and the ometer, jumping i have no idea how fast i am going, now my gas hand and temp. control is doing the same thing. it has been doing this for a year and half. i have had it to two different garges. no one can find the problem. | |||
| 03/14/2010 | 154000 | ||
| I have a 1999 ford windstar, which has badly rusted k cradle, which can cause the engine to fall down while being driven as told by the mechanic. i tried to find an used one but couldn't get as they were all rusted out. looks like it has bad material or bad design. its a real safety hazard. | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 160128 | ||
| I own a 1999 ford windstar se - i have had major ongoing electrical issues with it for the past 6 months. i have seen 2 different ford dealerships and 3 different mechanics and no one can relieve the issue. my abs break light keeps coming on and off. when this began, i also began to loose other electrical components one by one, my power windows went out, my power mirrors no longer work, and my dash board needles jump all over the place. i've spent 1,700 in repairs and still this problem remains unsolved. just last month it sat at the ford dealership for 2 weeks for them to still tell me they have no idea how to fix it or what is causing the issue. please help! | |||
| 09/10/2010 | 115000 | ||
| The abs and traction control lights go on and off intermittently. turning off vehicle usually resets. they will come back on when driving after a while and many time after hitting a bump. | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 160128 | ||
| I own a 1999 ford windstar se - i have had major ongoing electrical issues with it for the past 6 months. i have seen 2 different ford dealerships and 3 different mechanics and no one can relieve the issue. my abs break light keeps coming on and off. when this began, i also began to loose other electrical components one by one, my power windows went out, my power mirrors no longer work, and my dash board needles jump all over the place. i've spent 1,700 in repairs and still this problem remains unsolved. just last month it sat at the ford dealership for 2 weeks for them to still tell me they have no idea how to fix it or what is causing the issue. please help! | |||
| 09/10/2010 | 115000 | ||
| The abs and traction control lights go on and off intermittently. turning off vehicle usually resets. they will come back on when driving after a while and many time after hitting a bump. | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 160128 | ||
| I own a 1999 ford windstar se - i have had major ongoing electrical issues with it for the past 6 months. i have seen 2 different ford dealerships and 3 different mechanics and no one can relieve the issue. my abs break light keeps coming on and off. when this began, i also began to loose other electrical components one by one, my power windows went out, my power mirrors no longer work, and my dash board needles jump all over the place. i've spent 1,700 in repairs and still this problem remains unsolved. just last month it sat at the ford dealership for 2 weeks for them to still tell me they have no idea how to fix it or what is causing the issue. please help! | |||
| 09/10/2010 | 115000 | ||
| The abs and traction control lights go on and off intermittently. turning off vehicle usually resets. they will come back on when driving after a while and many time after hitting a bump. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the abs light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the garage for the abs failure the diagnose didn | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 0 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford winsdstar. she stated that she is experiencing a lot of electrical complications in the vehicle . the speedometer and the mileage had failed to work. the heat and ac are not working as well. there is a abs light that has illuminated and will not go off for nothing. the dealer was contacted and they stated that they will have to diagnose the vehicle. there have been no repairs. the failure and current mileage were unknown. cv | |||
| 05/25/2010 | 159000 | ||
| I took my 1999 ford windstar in for recall work . they just put in a fuse link. since then my speedometer and tech have been going wild and i am geting and my abs light always comes on. my cruse control don't work right either among other issues like lean codes! | |||
| 12/17/2009 | 55000 | ||
| On december 17, 2009 we took our 1999 ford windstar in to the cerritos ford dealership in ca. we received a letter from ford that our vehicle was being recalled (recall # 09s09) and as it turned out the van was leaking and they replaced the leaking switch and harness. before the work was even done, i told them that we were concerned about the abs light that was on on our dashboard. the recall summary states that the with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. on our invoice, the dealership failed to note our concern regarding the abs and never stated whether or not they inspected the abs control module connector. although i am aware that there could be other factors causing the abs light to show up, i am deeply concerned that the recall was not fully completed. i am aware that the issues we are having could result in a car fire. i just want confirmation that the inspection was done and if the connector needs to be repaired, that ford takes care of it with no out-of-pocket from me. i have contacted both the service manager at cerritos & ford co. directly. i was told the recall was completed although they cannot say whether or not the inspection of the abs control module connector was performed. they said i could pay for an expensive diagnostic test through the dealership where they could determine if there are issues with the abs that were a result of fraud or poor workmanship. either way, all of this will cost me a lot of money for something i asked to have taken care of at the time i brought the van in for the recall. i'm really frustrated and concerned about this as well as other issues pertaining to this van that i believe are recall related. our tail-lights won't work despite new bulbs, our brakes sometimes sputter and don't always stop immediately. we've had 4 close calls related to our brakes and i wonder how much of this is recall-related. | |||
| 05/21/2009 | 145000 | 1 | |
| I was having trouble with the dashboard on my 1999 ford windstar last spring. all the gauges would go wacky and the abs light would come on. i took it into the luther ford dealer in fargo, nd and they could not figure it out. offered to replace front board where the gauges are for no charge i would just pay for the labor. i said no. went this way all summer and then the rpm needle just quit. this van has given me so much trouble regarding the wiring. i also had to replace the board in the back right panel of the van. and am always replacing light bulbs in the back. disgusted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i did take it in for the recall. the abs light is off now. do i have abs??????????? i felt they just wanted to get rid of me. *tr | |||
| 10/19/2009 | 140000 | 1 | |
| I was driving my car when the wires behind the motor started a fire, no repairs were done. *tr | |||
| 10/05/2009 | 1 | ||
| Van caught on fire. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2007 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Abs warning light keep coming on. it will go off for a while then come back on. goodyear said i probably need new computer chip that the abs one was defective. *tr | |||
| 09/29/2009 | 114850 | 1 | |
| The brake deactivation switch located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) develops a leaking and abs light turn on in the dashboard in my 1999 windstar se van since on sept. 29, 2009, therefore mph is not working on speed-o-meter and mileage gets blank likes ---------. also heat & a/c fan motor is working fine but heat and a/c did not operate as well. cruise control has also quit. *tr | |||
| 09/12/2009 | 137219 | 1 | |
| My speedometer wasn't reading correctly, possibly 10 to 15 miles an hour off, making it impossible to maintain the correct speed. i wasn't aware of the problem until i got a radar ticket in the mail. i knew what speed i was traveling according to the speedometer and it was different than was indicated. i found a web site which described the problem i was experiencing along with other problems that i was having. these were the speedometer, cruise control sometimes not working then quit altogether, abs light is on, sometimes the brake light would come on then go off, and the air conditioner would sometimes quit working. i thought they were unrelated but after the speeding ticket discovered they were caused by the same problem, a switch connected to the brake master cylinder. i took the measures to fix the problem and the abs light is still on but the other systems work fine now. the ac works, the speedometer works right, the cruise control works, and the brake light went out. *tr | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 78600 | 1 | |
| 1999 ford windstar. last week of july/2009, had ford dealer replaced front rotors & pads + rear shoes & machined rear drums. within 1st week after brakes job abs light began cycling on & off. after the 4th week, the abs light stayed solid. cruise control is also not functioning. ford dealer says might have to replace abs control module. read somewhere that controls of these two components might be affected by brake fluid leaking from master cylinder into a switch thereafter moisture will accumulate in the switch causing a short blowing fuse #10. also read that this brake fluid leakage might lead to a fire subsequently. repairs have been quoted to be high. will repair once have sufficient money saved. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2006 | 82000 | 1 | |
| 1999 ford windstar- all the instruments like 'odometer', rpm, fuel gauge, engine heat in the instrument panel malfunction. they sometimes randomly go up down, sometimes go to zero and look like dead. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 92000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer going haywire, odometer up and down, overdrive flashing,brake light on, abs light on. '99 windstar a complete lemon from 30,000 miles on. in shop at 34000 miles for six weeks. presently smoke from under hood caused by brake pressure deactivation switch. replacing this date. previous quote for repair approximately $600.00. replacing myself for $21.00. this is obviously a common occurrence, and should be corrected before someone catches on fire. luckily i caught this in time to prevent more serious damage. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2009 | 106653 | 1 | |
| We recently purchased a used 1999 ford windstar sel minivan. we took it to an auto shop to have an oil change, and air filters replaced. upon returning home that evening, we noticed and smelled smoke from underneath the hood. when we went to look at it, we found white smoke coming up from behind the air filter and in front of the master brake cylinder. we thought that some fluids had been spilt and were simply burning off. when we went to drive it later that evening, the entire inside of the vehicle went dark. all of the interior lights, the odometer, speedometer, computer station, radio, climate control, windows, door locks, a/c, instrument panel, cruise control, and turn signals stopped working. we made it home safely as the head and tail lights were still working. upon inspection the following day, we found that the brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) located under the master cylinder (behind the air filter) developed a leak. it had been leaking for some time and had literally eaten away the electrical plug. the wires had been eaten through as well and had crossed and caused the short. *tr | |||
| 03/06/2009 | 107000 | 1 | |
| 1999 ford windstar 3.0l 4sp auto. anti lock brake control module (tested at my expense $70) has gone bad, seems to be a big problem as many people have reported this. i have no odometer, speedometer or anti lock brakes. the engine also shuts off on its own on occasion, don't know if that's related or not. van runs good otherwise, has 107000 miles on it i think, since the odometer hasn't worked for 3 months. i cant even get a replacement module unless i go to ford and then i have to pay to have it programmed too. its shameful how much of the gauges are affected. i could live without the antilock, but i need a speedometer, my van is dead in the driveway until i work enough overtime to pay for something that shouldn't have gone out. *tr | |||
| 05/23/2007 | 75000 | 1 | |
| I have had a lot of electrical problems with my 1999 windstar se. the inside fan goes on when opening/closing doors, lights flicker off and on, for no apparent reason, my master cylinder leaks and i have had abs problems. we've replaced the rack and pinion three times. i love my van, but it has a lot of problems. the horn only works on occasion which caused me to be backed into! *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 92352 | 1 | |
| Loss of brake fluid, brake light on after service,brake light red, 15 amp fuse blowing out, smoke coming from under the hood or from engine compartment,speedometer and odometer stopped working, cruise control will not activate or deactivates without warning, abs warning light is on. *tr | |||
| 07/03/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| 2 weeks ago, my family and i had made a trip to the dallas texas area. a few days into the vacation we had gone to church. well, when we had left church, i noticed that the speedometer, the air conditioning system were not working. i also noticed that the abs was on. my father-in-law suggested that there was a fuse problem that made the ac stop working. we looked the fuses over and replaced the burnt ones according to the manual. the problem still persisted until we had left texas. on the way back home, (we were in oklahoma at the time) we had stopped at a gas station to fuel up. leaving the gas station onto the highway our dash lights went out completely (it was around 5 am). so i pulled over to see what the problem was, by this time the hood of the van was blowing out faint smoke. we looked under the driver's side and seen there was a fire. my wife and i immediately got our 3 kids out of the van and into our parent's car, while my father-in-law doused the flames. thank god we had road side assistance that towed us to the nearest autozone. we were shocked as to what exactly had happened. after replacing some more fuses, we got it up and running long enough to make it home. the speedometer still does not function properly and the abs light is still on. during that time we noticed that the connection under the master cylinder that housed the abs module had completely melted and had started the fire. i went on the internet to see if anyone else had the same problem. it seems to me that this has been a big issue with 1995-2003 windstar models. i have owned this vehicle for approximately 10 months and have not had any problems except for this. like i have stated before, i have 3 babies that could have been harmed or killed by a faulty design on this vehicle. i would like to know what could be done about this issue. i do not have the money at this time to have it repaired to insure that it wont happen again. the vehicle is drivable but does not have ac/heat/ or abs. *tr | |||
| 05/11/2009 | 107060 | 1 | |
| 1999 ford windstar abs electronic control module failure. abs warning light in dash has become illuminated and diagnostic codes indicate abs ecm relay failure. failure is due to a poor design, and poor materials choice in the construction of the anti-lock brake system electronic control module. module failure effects the traction control system and results in unexpected, random braking of the vehicle. removal of fuses of circuits 101 and 102, de-energize abs system and traction control and makes the vehicle operable again, without abs brakes or traction control. *tr | |||
| 09/25/2006 | 138124 | 1 | |
| Replaced wiring on fuse block,replaced high pressure switch twice,abs traction control light keeps going on dash,driver brake light don't work,dealer said it is the rear brake module. i hope this is going to recall on all these cars that are having the same issue. i hope to here back from someone on all these issues with my ford windstar 1999. i had called the dealer on my brake module and they are having a had time getting a part,i had called the dealer on 3/20/09 and called them on 3/24/09 and i haven't heard from the dealer on what this is going to cost for the part and labor. hope to here from someone soon. *tr | |||
| 02/25/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer, odometer, air conditioning, cruise control quit working. ( approximately late february 2009) brake light constantly lit. rear passenger compartment fan constantly on when heat/ac engaged. #10 fuse blown. fix was on 3/25/09---brake pressure differential deactivation switch (2b264) and plug and fuse #10 replaced. some leakage of brake fluid with corrosion evident to mechanic, although minimal wire damage noted. mechanic believes that fluid had just recently started leaking. *tr | |||
| 03/14/2009 | 119055 | 1 | |
| Multiple abs light problems. most recent fixed by replacing brake switch and harness. structural problems had caused shorted fuse which knocked out speedometer, heater and cruise control. this bill was $336.86, and it's the fourth time we've had abs-related problems. recall needed! *tr | |||
| 02/05/2009 | 117000 | 1 | |
| Our 1999 windstars idling while stationary in park or with brake depressed would become erratic and stall, with brakes depressed we would have to put vehicle in n to try to keep rpms up, vehicle stall when started to warm up then start up after turning key off then back on then the fuel pump went out we had to get the whole fuel system minus the gas tank replaced(pump, filter,sending unit) but when it was repaired we didnt get the fuel gage back and the mechanic couldnt find why. then we had static coming thru the speakers while vehicle was off and continued while driving and just stopped as soon as started, then our battery was constantly dead we had just bought a new battery so we had to unhook and hook up the cables everytime we drove or battery would die .then the interior lamps would not go off at times we had to make sure they were off on the dial at all times they would sometimes come on while we were driving and not go off. then we started having brake problems from the abs sensor to excessive fluid loss and pads(twice within a couple months) and drums needing completely repaired brake lights that wouldnt go off except when vehicle was turned off abs sensor flashing/staying on, we had problems starting vehicle but when we took it in starter, alternator, battery were fine it would take 30 mins or more to get vehicle to start but it would crank over, one day it stalled and wouldnt start we took it in and were told the fp(9 mos old) and pcm fuse was blowing. we had the fuel pump replaced but was still pulling 16 amps it ran for about 60 miles and died. new fuse and while driving guages went haywire,van died,while filling with brown smoke my son and i were in it both have asthma and dr said to keep him home til he felt better(he was complainig of being tired and sick ) all mechanics agrred it was wiring but couldnt find bad wires, missing grounds anywhere in the vehicle obdii didnt help. property damage is loss of vehicle, inside ruined window couldnt be put up. *tr | |||
| 01/31/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Cruise control went out 12/2008. then on 1/31/09, the speedomter & odometer quit working and the abs warning light appeared on the dashboard. taken to ford garage to fix the problems | |||
| 01/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| The abs light comes on when the car has been running for over 30 minutes. received following codes. c1185 c1194 c1198 c1210 c1214 c1242 c1246 c1250 c1254. *tr | |||
| 11/04/2008 | 162000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front end of the vehicle. after closer inspection of the vehicle, he noticed that the wiring harness leading to the master cylinder was melted. the failure led to a small fire under the hood. his model was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the contact still has possession of the melted wiring harness. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 162,000. updated 12/02/08. *lj updated 12/03/08. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 118000 | 1 | |
| We have a 1999 ford windstar, abs light on, doors wont unlock, odometer doesn't work, now blinkers are not blinking lights will not turn off, had to unhook the battery. what are our options. we have an electrical mess. *tr | |||
| 09/13/2008 | 84105 | 1 | |
| On the windstar the abs relay shorts out putting a small hole in the unit and leaks brake fluid. i have met other windstar owners and this has happened on a lot of them. it cost me over $200 to fix at the dealer and was told this is a problem on ford trucks and was recalled on them but not the vans yet. *tr | |||
| 09/06/2008 | 83000 | 1 | |
| Abs module system failure and electrical fire due to pressure switch leak. according to ford, 1999 model year windstar is not part of recall but my vehicle exhibited the same failure as other model years as listed on the www.fordwindstarrecallinfo.com website. *tr | |||
| 08/25/2008 | 57100 | 1 | |
| Abs dash light comes on randomly ,, seems more frequent when weather is hot. abs does not work when light is on... but does work when the warning light is not on. ... diagnostic fault = c1185 ... rear brakes replaced, fault code cleared ... error and warning light returned within 30 seconds after pick-up from ford service. *tr | |||
| 07/12/2008 | 90000 | 1 | |
| For the past year, i have had the following issues with my 1999 ford windstar: 1. abs light come on and off...now stays on 2. red emergency brake light comes on. 3. interior lights and locks work without pressing a switch. in last month: speedometer and odometer stopped working a/c stopped at same time these issues seem to be a common problem with this car......what can your agency do to make ford correct this situation since the mechanics don't have any idea about an economical solution. thank you. *tr | |||
| 07/31/2008 | 85000 | 1 | |
| 1999 ford windstar was observed producing smoke while sitting in the driveway at 7:00am 7/31/08 (the vehicle was last driven around 8:00pm the previous evening). the vehicle was started and driven to a local mechanic who reported the abs unit had burned and apparently smoldered out on its own. the abs unit was disconnected and the mechanic advised to contact a ford dealer to see if the item was under recall due to his personal experience in dealing with these defects. holman ford (mt. laurel, nj) service department was contacted and stated there were no recalls on that particular vehicle. note: roughly 1 month prior to the incident, the cruise control, air conditioner, and other electronic items stopped functioning. the service mechanic observed the cruise control unit appeared burned. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2008 | 83000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated. he attempted to reset the battery in hopes that it was a defect. two weeks later, smoke was present under the instrument panel. the speedometer, odometer, and air conditioning failed in the vehicle. there were several recalls listed; however, ford stated that his vin was not included in the recalls. currently, there is an open investigation (nhtsa action number pe08035) for the described failure. the failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was unknown. | |||
| 05/20/2008 | 113500 | 1 | |
| My 1999 ford windstar has an issue with fuse #10 blowing which affects the speedometer (does not work) as well as a/c which only blows hot air. the abs brake light stays on and much more instrumentation is inoperable including cruise control. this first happened while on a highway in colorado. my husband and i pulled over and checked the manual. we replaced fuse #10 and all worked fine for a couple of months. then the fuse began blowing each time i turned on the car. we bought several extra fuses as we were getting ready to drive to our new home in arizona. this was july 11, 2008. the car ran for 12 hours on a new fuse with no problem. we stopped and rested for three hours and continued our road trip on july 12th. the fuse blew when i started the car and several new fuses never got it to work again. i had to drive the last leg (four hours) of my trip with no a/c (desert climate) and worst of all no knowledge of how fast i was going. that was scary. i took the car to a mechanic in tucson, az and they told me i had some recall issues and that i should go to a ford dealership. i looked up recalls and found a website with ford windstar owners who have similar issues. apparently, there is currently no recall for them at this time. they state it is under investigation. i hope so as i spent $1300.00 on a/c and heater problems last winter. my van has 115,000 miles on it and i need it to last me long enough until i get a new job in arizona. it is unsafe to drive at this time. thank you. *tr | |||
| 07/12/2008 | 99000 | 1 | |
| Ongoing failure of fuse that controls the speedometer/ac and abs. leak from under master break cylinder onto switch. fixed by repair shop. 1999 ford windstar. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2008 | 143000 | 1 | |
| 1999 ford windstar brake, abs brake stays on, cruise control went out, and speedometer/odometer went out. fuse blew and continues to blow. ford has a redesigned brake pressure switch, but will not say it is a recall. *tr | |||
| 06/30/2008 | 79803 | 1 | |
| 1999 ford windstar faulty brake pressure switch for cruise control needed to be replaced. from the website, ford windstar recall: many owners of these popular vans have encountered any of the following problems. ford has not taken action to solve these critical problems yet. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 115000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1999 ford windstar, 3.8l engine. abs brake light on, no speedometer, no odometer, no air conditioning. took to a repair shop, they found fuse #10 was blown. replaced the fuse and smoke started to come up from the master cylinder area, he removed the electrical connection plug for the brake pressure switch located on the bottom of the master cylinder. thankfully this did not occur while my wife and children in the vehicle, so no one was injured. i have read on the internet of several windstars with this same problem, and believe ford should do something to rectify this problem. *tr | |||
| 06/04/2008 | 109000 | 1 | |
| Abs light on, speedometer/odometer do not work, leak from master cylinder visible on connectors below it. *tr | |||
| 04/23/2008 | 137000 | 1 | |
| I have a 99 ford windstar with the vin # included in the supposed recall, but when i wrote ford they said that it was not in that list- it starts with 2. my van has begun to burn under the hood and smoke smelling like wiring on fire. a fire had not actually started. do i have to wait until it does and someone does for them to admit that there is something wrong with my van? it is at the second service station because i do not trust my ford dealership, with good reason. i have it in for the second week at a second service station with nothing to drive. how do i get this done expeditiously? *tr | |||
| 10/07/2007 | 79000 | 2 | 08/06/2007 |
| I purchased a 1999 ford windstar a few months ago. i have had nothing but problems with it. in fact, i have spent more than half of what i paid for the vehicle in repairs in only 2 months. the reason for my complaint is that the most recent repairs have involved items that i feel are extreme safety concerns. 1- the power doors on my vehicle to not lock/unlock properly, making it unable to open the sliding doors. this was looked at by the ford mechanic today. i was told that the door latches were bad and were burning up the door lock actuators. i'm not sure if this is the reason, but also lately, my door ajar light comes on my dash and the interior lights are coming on intermittently while driving. i have 3 children, two of them in car seats and unable to get them selves out of a car. i am concerned that if something were to happen such as an accident or an emergency situation that i would not be able to get my children out of the vehicle. i am paying to have this repaired at the tune of around $1,000.00 which i think is a real rip off, due to fords poorly manufactured vehicle. 2. my brake light stopped working on the left side of my van. i changed the bulb and tested it, and did not fix the problem. i then noticed that my rear tail light is now not working. i had this checked out by the mechanic today, and was told it is the rear electronic control module which is going to cost me nearly $600 to fix. i'm not sure what would cause such a thing to fail, but this is definitely a safety concern, where lights come into play. i could have been rear ended due to this malfunction. i'm beginning to wonder if ford is in the auto making/selling business, or the service business. it appears to me that they are poorly manufacturing vehicles only providing job security for the mechanics. please investigate this situation. any help in remedying this and getting ford to pay for their mistakes would be greatly appreciated. *jb | |||
| 05/21/2004 | 80000 | 1 | 04/02/2002 |
| First: while traveling 70 mph on an interstate in nc our van died. after safely pulling over, crossing 3 lanes of traffic, we had the van towed home to va and the mechanic said he changes 7-8 transmissions a week in ford windstar vans. we had fallen victim to this. we still have problems with the o/d light coming on and having to add transmission fluid frequently. second: our van interior and exterior lights dim and blink at random. the alert will also come on saying one of the doors is ajar leaving the interior lights on and doors unlocked. it will randomly change doors while driving. now the rear turning lights do not flash, the locks do not work, the interior and back exterior lights do not go out even with the key off and out. there will be random beeping and buzzing noises. the rear heat/air turns off and on at random even with the controls in the off position. there is a clicking under the dash when the rear heat or air is running. on inspection the mechanic found the alarm wires under the dash bare, unhooked, and exposed. he taped these hoping it would solve the problem. it has not. the local ford dealer is not reputable. it is a well known fact in the community that they break something else while fixing another to ensure a return visit. we have to travel 45-60 minutes to another dealer and they are so busy because they have to provide service for a large rural area. ford has never acknowledged phone calls or letters sent to them. we feel stuck with a lemon! *tr | |||
| 03/15/2006 | 82000 | 2 | 03/15/2006 |
| I bought my 99 ford windstar sel in march of this year (2006) and not even a week after i bought it when i would pull out from red lights or stop signs and the van would either die on me in the middle of the road or would continuously hesitate. i brought it back to the dealership and the first time they said that it was my keys so they reprogrammed my keys. then it happened again as soon as i left the dealership, i brought it back a second time, they told me that they believed it had to do with my theft device. they assured me it was fixed then sent me home with it. a couple of days later it did the same thing again only this time every time i got in my van or closed my driver door from entering or exiting my van it would tell me on my message system that my driver door was ajar which lead to the interior lights being on. it did that the day i took it home from the dealership so i had to bring it back for a third time now for the re-occurring problem i was having and now with the door being said to be open. they finally said they found the problem and that ford told them that there was a similar incident with another van like mine and said that they had to replace the cip sycronizor. i was able to take my van home again and they problem had been fixed all except the message i still get to this day about my driver door being ajar when it isn't. it didn't do it to me before i took it to the dealership and now they won't fix it when it was a result from them having it. keep in mind each of the 3 times i had to take it in i had to leave it with them for 1-3 days each time! no loan car was offered to me so i was left with no car and i have 3 small children that i have to care for and need transportation for. *jb | |||
| 12/28/2005 | 79000 | 2 | 03/30/1999 |
| Rem module repair - $ 690. *nm | |||
| 08/23/2005 | 104365 | 10 | 06/11/2005 |
| I have been experiencing problems listed in recall numbers 01v261000; 00v351000 and 99v147000, however, my vin # is somehow not eligible for repair at no cost. *nm | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 63000 | 1 | 12/20/2002 |
| I opened electronic sliding driver side door on my 1999 ford windstar van to load the car for a weekend trip. i kneeled in the door opening to position things in the back seat. without warning the door began to shut on its own. before i could jump out of the car, it had my calves stuck in the door. it did not automatically open as i was informed it should have when it hit my legs. my daughter was able to pull the door open and allow me to escape. my right calf was injured, though it did not break the skin, i have a large bruise from the doors impact approx. 2 inches high and 4 inches long. i took my car to the dealership (ted britt ford in fairfax virginia) where i purchased my van and carry an extended warranty. they have had my car in for numerous repairs, all related to the doors malfunctioning or other electrical problems. this is the first time there was an injury due to the door failure. my car is currently still in the shop for this malfunction. **about the number of failures listed below: i am uncertain if i should indicate one failure which resulted in an injurry or the multiple failures of the doors opening, refusing to open, or refusing to close that proceeded this last incident. i wll indicate one failure, meaning this last one. please call or email if i should indicate all the door failures we have incountered to date. **i am also a bit concerned as the repair department at ted britt ford in fairfax, where my van is regularly serviced, indicated that he believes it would have been impossible for the door to shut without my having done something to cause it. i am absolutely certain i could not have accidentally close the door. i am concerned they may not check out this problem adequately and just decide it was operator error. i reminded them of the multiple other door failures and electrical problems. i also let them know the lights in the van (that come on when you open a door), go on and off when i go over bumps as i am driving. | |||
| 12/06/2004 | 2 | 12/20/2002 | |
| Just about everything that can go wrong with a car, i've experienced it as the owner of this 1999 ford windstar lx. i've had transmission work done, brake work, replaced tires (twice in 2 years), replace the battery and the starter. i came to this site because the car wouldn't start, wouldn't take a jump, wouldn't make a sound. i called to have it towed and the gentleman jiggled the key in the ignition and the car started. a few days later the same thing happened again. this time no one could start it. testing the battery and primary parts for starting the car proved that these parts were all functioning normal. a few hours and $127.00 later (not including the cost of towing the vehicle) i'm told the problem is with the anti-theft device. it is broken and needs to be replaced to the tune of about $900.00 with a 90-day warranty. recommendations to me were to get rid of the car. this particular part in all ford vehicles is poorly built. i haven't decided what i'm going to do at this point, however, i feel pretty sure my decision will not involve staying with ford. *jb | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 40000 | 6 | |
| While driving through standing water, the vehicle shut off. the vehicle was currently being seen at the dealers. no diagnose has been given at this time. provide further details. *jb | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 8 | ||
| Electrical problem involving 10 amp fuse for ac, abs, odometer, speed sensor for trans, and several other components. fuse blows constantly. took to dealer 3 times. clockspring replaced - 605.00, speed sensor in trans - 300.00, use of 15 amp fuse on third visit - fuse blew after 7 days. to date, dealer cannot find the source of the problem. it is expensive to replace parts in the hope that they find it, plus the problem remains. are there similar complaints and is there a known fix that the dealer is unaware of? *jb | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 2 | ||
| Exterior bulb warning light came on left rear running light quit operating. electical machanic stated rem module needs to be replace. this unit is vehicle specific and a cost of $300 and has to be programed by dealer for another charge.*ak | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 83000 | 1 | 02/03/2000 |
| Interior lighting, radio,rear a/c fan will not turn off when vehicle is off and key removed. rear fan continues to run, draining battery. this fault is intermittent and was supposedly resolved by the dealer( place motors , webster ma) replacing the battery last spring 2003. did the dealerships really fix anything?? it cost me a new battery to find out. chattering of power relays also occurs . similar description as the other complaints for interior lighting and electrical systems. rear a/c fan was disconnected to stop battery drain. everything seems to be worse on rainy days. *jb | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 51500 | 1 | 05/07/1999 |
| While driving at 45 mph consumer noticed that the vehicle was running roughly. several seconds later, engine check light came on. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. the intake manifold gasket was sucked into the engine, causing the engine to bind. *ak dealer also made repairs on front end, power steering, electrical system, and tie rod ends. a 4-wheel alignment was also performed by the dealer. *la | |||
| 11/21/2003 | 70401 | 1 | |
| While driving my 1999 winstar the overdrive light came on, so i looked in my rearview mirror and saw smoke comming from under the vehicle. so, i pull over to the side of the road and stop, transmission fluid was leaking out. my winstar van broke down out side of nashville, tn with 70,401 miles on it. the costs at john barker's two rivers ford in nashville was $2017.81.*ak | |||
| 10/09/2003 | 65800 | 1 | |
| Was driving 40 mph, the right side sliding door caught on fire. the driver managed to pull to the side of road and got out the of vehicle. another vehicle was passing by and stopped to extinguish the fire . the vehicle was towed to the dealership, but the mechanic was unable to resolve the problem with the sliding doors. *ak the fire dept believed the door lock motor caused the fire. *jb *nm | |||
| 09/05/2003 | 10000 | 1 | 12/01/2000 |
| After vehicle had been sitting for 20 minutes with the engine turned off, the vehicle caught on fire. dealer had been contacted. *ph the cause was due to an electrical fault on the passenger side of the vehicle where the controls were for the rear a/c. possible recall # 12117. *scc *jb | |||
| 03/18/2003 | 34490 | 1 | 09/23/2002 |
| We purchased a 1999 ford windstar in september of 2002. the dash lights, especially the odometer and radio blink. they will dim and brighten, dim and brighten. there is no specific pattern. it is a random thing. it's almost like there is a short in the wiring or something. the incident date below is today, but this has been happening for months. i have been checking recalls religiously to see if this was one of them. also there is rust under the driver's seat. the carfax report did not show any water damage to this vehicle. it almost appears like this piece did not get painted. *jb | |||
| While driving the dash lights illuminated, the heat went on and off, and it gave off a burning smell. *nlm | |||
| 01/12/2003 | 36570 | 2 | 02/20/2002 |
| My van was barely out of warranty when the o/d off light began flashing and the check engine light came on. the ford dealer told me that the check engine light was a result of a broken sensor weld on my intake manifold to the tune of approx. $900. they also stated that the o/d off light meant that the entire transmission needed replaced to the tune of $2,700. all this for being 1 month and 500 miles out of warranty. plus, i see that many people with ford windstars are experiencing the same thing at 35,000 miles and 70,000 (twice) so i see that i will undoubtedly have something to look forward to when the warranty runs out on the transmission... almost like the darned thing is deliberately designed to create a huge repair bill the moment it is out of warranty. | |||
| 12/25/2001 | |||
| Electrical system cutting off while driving.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle experienced several electrical problems which affected the a/c and heating system. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 09/04/2007 | 12900 | 2 | 08/20/2005 |
| I was at a stop light at a major intersection and when the light turned green i heard a loud sound. i tried to accelerate but my car would not move forward. the engine just revved. i thought i ran something over due to the sound so inspected got out to inspect the car. i found nothing. i got back into the car and turned car off and turned back. the car would not drive. i put the car in reverse and managed to get off the road. i had the car towed to the dealership. i was told by the dealer sutton ford in matteson il. that the transmission just broke and would cost me $3000.00. i have had this car less then 2 years. i had an extended warranty that just expired a few months ago. my obd light was on but was told by the dealer it was a sensor. they could turn it off but it wasn't anything major. after reading all the complaints i'm sure it is major. since purchasing this car, i have had to replace tires at least every six months, major engine repair, alternator repair, as well as spring replacement. overall, i've put more then $3000.00 in repair not including the repair of the transmission i now need. i loved my windstar but i am now discovering that it puts my life endanger to drive it. my two kids were in the car when this happened and i feared someone would hit my car. the worst part about all this is i am unable to get rid of this car as i still am buying this car. i am unable to refinance the difference. i was told to just scarp the car by the dealer and just get another car as i am even more in debt trying to repair the car. i don't want to ruin my credit so there has to be another solution. i have no inkling how i'm going to manage to get 3000.00 for a new car and pay my bills and find an alternative method. i really would appreciate it if ford would just do the right thing fix my transmission. split the cost. i did damage my car in the mist of all this and just want to be able to drive to work until the car is paid off.*jb | |||
| 12/21/2001 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle's check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel filter. *nm the alternator, right inner cv boot, abs module, and brake master cylinder were replace. *jb | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| There was a short in the alternator, causing a fire, claim 28-3093-207. *jg | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| Short in the alternator caused vehicle fire, claim 28-3093-207. *slc | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| There was a short in the alternator, causing a fire, claim 28-3093-207. *jg | |||
| 10/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| Short in the alternator caused vehicle fire, claim 28-3093-207. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Possible starter failure is making the vehicle difficult to start. nlm | |||
| Upon starting vehicle consumer noted the alternator does not turn over which causes a no start condition, consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Problem with pulsating of both exterior and interior lights when engine is running. in for repairs at dealer on 2-5-99, but not fixed. been told problem is with voltage regulator. invoice of repairs shows 'repaired' wiring at alternator. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 12 | 02/02/1999 | |
| Power sliding door would intermittently open while driving, or will not open when needed; vehicle been in the dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still occurring.. *ak consumer also states back seat collasped backwards, also battery dead from shorts in the wiring, light in the inside is on when it should be off , and also doors that may or maynot operate while vehicle is in motion, also getting false signals on instrument panel.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/26/2005 | 86000 | 1 | 05/15/2000 |
| Dt: the consumer stated the # 10 fuse keeps shorting out. the shifter can be shifted without the brake being applied when the key is in the on position. the consumer stated this fuse controls this safety feature along with other things. the dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet. a garage told the consumer this was an ongoing problem.*ak | |||
| 04/08/2005 | 94665 | 4 | 09/05/2003 |
| While driving down the interstate, moving at a speed of 65 mph, the fuse (10)controlling the speed control module, abs module, brake shift interlock solenoid, powertrain control module, etc. etc. blew. instantly, i had no speedometer, abs light came on and my rear a/c began blowing on its own. i have since replaced #10 fuse and it has blown repeatedly. since this past friday, i have also learned that my cruise control is no longer functioning. i have done the research and have found from my fellow ford lemon owners, that this is not an uncommon occurance. i will be replacing the cruise control switch and/or brake pressure switch (which is located by the master cyclinder; which commonly seems to have a short in the circuit due to the wonderful job ford did designing their vehicles. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 105000 | 6 | 02/14/2001 |
| I have a 1999 windstar, with electrical problems. that are unresolved after 3 weeks in two different garages. the number 10 fuse keeps blowing. so i have no heat, or air, will not open back doors and a number of other things. it is winter and i can't drive it without heat. and will not be fun in the summer with no air. the air won't work with the fuse blown. it blows, even when all of the things, listed in the book are disconnected. it still blows.*ak | |||
| 08/20/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving cruise control would not work.airbag light came on an off once every three weeks. also, locks started to lock and unlock by themselves. headlights were flickering off and on. finally, then horn failed. consumer replaced horn, and horn still did not work. consumer felt problems may have been related to clock spring. please provide any further information.*ak consumer wrote in saying the name and address belongs to her, however the vehicle is not hers, nor is any of the information along with it. *slc | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Passenger power door unlatches while driving, specifically around corners. slow speeds-pulling out of parking lots. door is also not shutting. must be physically closed. interior lights flash on an off while in a parked position with key in ignition. clicking sound from turn signal comes on sporadically even though turn signal is not engaged.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/07/2010 | 144000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact stated that when trying to insert the key in the ignition, it isn't reading and will not start. the security warning light would illuminate on the instrumental panel while trying to start the ignition. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed the contact that she needed to replace the chip in her key and to contact ford. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 144,000. tb | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 1 | 08/19/2000 | |
| 1999 ford windstar has problems with the ignition as well as the heater pipe and upper intake seals.*mr the consumer had to giggle the steering wheel and/or shift lever to get the key to turn in the ignition. *nm | |||
| 10/31/2001 | 11 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle failed to start 11 times. each time the dealership indicated the car was fixed; however, within weeks the same problem occured again. the dealership only contacted the ford manufacturing company to request assistance in ascertaining the nature of the problem and subsequent recommendations for correcting the problem after legal representation was obtained. a comprehensive diagnostic work-up was completed which revealed no information relative to the origin of the problem. as a result, we were informed we could, most likely, continue to exprerience the same type of problem with the vehicle as long as we owned it. despite the ongoing difficulty we have experienced with this vehicle over the course of the past year, the dealership has refused to work toward a resolution in this issue by refusing to either reimburse us for the cost of the automible minus wear and tear or pay the difference between the present value of the vehicle and another vehicle for which our automobile could be traded. *ak | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 5 | 04/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| Getting spark knock from the engine and going back in for the fourth time for the same problem! very unhappy ford customer at this point. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1999 | 4 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Less than two months after purchasing our van we had to jump start it and lost the cable on the power sliding door. since then the car's engine was worked on but still stalls out sometimes.the transmission still jerks in park.(they couldn't find a problem.) for the power sliding door, after a new cable,numerous adjustings,alighnments and two control modules put in. it still works eraticley and the dealership refuses to see a problem. the door will not open, when it finally opens it will not shut. when it is closed it does not latch and the interior and door ajar lights stay on. it constantley makes a racket and popping noise. on occasion the door opens while driving. i have three small children and this is a saftey hazard!! working with a ford rep he states there is nothing they can do but to bring it in again for repairs. but they really can't see a problem. he did state that they would give me 1,500 rebate towards another van or trade in. i told him i wanted this unsafe vehicle mashed no further owners. he said that would not happen. after looking at your report on 1999 and 2000 windstars and the same repeated problems with engines and sliding doors.then comparing to other makes of mini vans and there few problems. i would not want to own another ford!! i will be submitting this problem to the dispute settlement board. i'ts to bad ford does not stand behind there products.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 5 | 04/01/1999 | |
| The rear seatbelts on both sides have cracked when installing car seats, it has happened to each side once, reported to ford, no reply, replaced by dealer. i should not be able to break this piece putting in a car seat and tightening it. other probem, several times vehicle has died at a stop in major intersections and then will not re-start, will turn over but not fire, like it is out of gas. had it into dealer twice and they say they cannot find a problem. | |||
| 08/07/2000 | 3 | ||
| Entire ele failure, no steering ability almost hit by truck following behind in rain, ford says they are aware and no recall as yet | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| Engine light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within computer. dealer has reset the computer on numerous occasionswithout any permanent results. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The main processor failed. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle has substantial delayed start condition due to defect. yh | |||
| 02/16/1999 | |||
| Consumer has been experiencing ongoing problems with following parts: 1. automatic transmission slipping in lower speed; 2. steering would make a popping noise only in wet conditions, and 3. starter woud grind when starting vehicle. dealer/manufacturer notified. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the vehicle has been leaking brake fluid. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the leak was caused by failure in the electrical system and the vehicle speed control. after researching the issue, she discovered that there was an investigation currently taking place for the same failures (electrical system: wiring), (vehicle speed control: cruise control). she called the dealer and they stated that they could not repair the vehicle for free because it was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 103,000. updated 12-15-08 *bf updated 12/17/08. *jb | |||
| 05/06/2003 | 67844 | 1 | 04/01/1999 |
| While driving, the vehicle lost power steering which made the vehicle difficult to control. *jb the power steering pump was replaced, and also the wires were burnt. ph *jb | |||
| 01/27/2003 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| The vehicle caught on fire, the investigator determined the fire started in the wiring harness in the rear passenger wheel well.*jb | |||
| 08/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Insured pulled off the road to stop at a stand and the vehicle caught on fire, fire was found to have resulted from faulty cooling fans/wires, claim 59-v539-348. *jg | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/08/2008 | 114000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. the contact started her vehicle and proceeded to drive. after driving a block or more at 2 mph, white smoke began to pour out of the hood. she jumped out of the vehicle and someone else inspected underneath her hood. the contact was informed that the wiring melted and could be unhooked. he proceeded to unhook it and drive to her residence. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the purchase date and powertrain were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 114,000. | |||
| 09/22/2007 | 182500 | 3 | 10/10/1998 |
| Started the car and small amount of white smoke came from under the engine hood. the odometer is now all dashes, speedometer stays at 0, and the air conditioning is inop. #10 fuse blew. replaced and same thing recurs. *jb | |||
| 06/26/2005 | 103900 | 1 | 03/10/1999 |
| 1999 ford windstar van:: cruise control stopped working. i remembered seeing a special on cnn-tv recently about ford f150 and explorer vehicles catching on fire. suspected cause was the cruise control cut-out switch located on the brake master cylinder. so i decided to see if there was anything i could see related to my problem. i found the cruise control switch that's mounted on the bottom front of the brake master cylinder soaked with brake fluid. apparently the switch's seal failed causing brake fluid to leak thru the switch into the power connector and run down the wiring. this failure could have caught my vehicle on fire because a liquid across a 12 volt power connector to ground is a high resistance short translating into heat = fire. i took some pictures with a digital camera and can e-mail them if you're interested. in the mean time i disconnected the power connector at the cruise control cut-out switch for safety. i can't find any recall for this problem on a 1999 ford winstar ? i have a 1999 ford f150 truck also and it has the cruise control cut-out switch mounted on the end of the brake master cylinder except it's on the top. i also disconnected it to be safe. i called ford and a new switch costs about $15.00 but none are available. someone needs to kick the rock off ford being in total denial of the problem. it's quite easy to see what the problem is and they keep saying they don't know what's causing it ??? if i can get a new switch i can also send the defective one to someone to evaluate. this is basic electronics and not a mystery. thanks, | |||
| 05/24/2004 | 1 | ||
| Complaint received via e-mail. my 1999 ford windstar burst into flames around four in the morning on may 24, 2004. vehicle had been parked since the afternoon on may 21 as we had gone on a camping trip for the weekend.the fire was the hottest by the driver's side engine compartment. fire department could not determine what really caused the fire in my ford van. they did state that it likely started in the engine compartment.*ak | |||
| 05/24/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was parked for a few days when all of a sudden it caught on fire on its own. consumer stated that the cause was undetermined.*ak | |||
| 06/02/2002 | 3 | 05/01/2099 | |
| Fire under hood: previous electrical problems: interiors lights coming on and staying on, dealers unable to find problem or duplicate. radio turning on and changing stations, components on its own. replaced on 03/06/2000. sliding doors opening while vehicle is moving and refusing to close. dealer unable to find cause. computerizes keys not working in ignition on two occasions. system being reprogram both times. am side of radio not working at night five days before fire. noted that when headlights are turned off, am works, but when turned back on nothing but static. 2) transmission: several occassions it would hardly pull up a hill, others the car would stay at one speed although my foot was not on the accelerator. extra braking was needed to slow vehicle down or stop. 3) computer module replaced several times and still worked erractic through 08/16/2002. 4) speedometer cluster performed erractic until relaced to include mileage doubling for any mileage driven on a given day. 5) suspension problems: spindle connecting rod replaced 03/07/2002, struts and ball joints replaced 05/29/2002, and lower arms and tie rod ends replaced 06/07/2002.*ak | |||
| 08/16/2002 | |||
| While driving 5-10 mph consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. consumer pulled over, before fire department arrived vehicle burned to the ground.*ak | |||
| 03/22/2002 | |||
| Vehicle had been sitting all day and it suddenly caught on fire. vehicle was totalled. fire department stated that fire started in engine compartment on driver's side. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 12/26/2001 | |||
| 01 v 262 000/auxiliary a/c blower motor wiring: this recall repairs was made on the 7 dec 01 by louisburg ford; louisburg, ks; phone # 913/837-5333. on the incident date while traveling 45 mph a fire started in the engine compartment, beleived this may be the cause of the fire. dealer/manufacturer was notified. feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 115000 | 3 | 02/17/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford windstar. when the vehicle is turned off and the door is opened, the doors and windows sometimes continue to operate. the failure has occurred two or three times within the last six months. the contact attempted to find out if a safety recall was available, but he was given the run around. nhtsa campaign id number 00v351000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash) was the recall in question. the current mileage was 119,000 and failure mileage was 115,000. | |||
| 06/02/2006 | 1 | ||
| My 1999 ford windstar spontaneously started on fire while parked in the garage. it had not be run for at least 8 hours prior to the fire. while no one was injured this could have started our entire house on fire. the insurance fire expert located the start of the fire to the wiring of the heater. *nm | |||
| 12/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| Interior lights turn on and/or flicker when car is in motion. all doors closed tight. the lights made it hard to see out of the vehicle when driving at night. ford said they would not correct problem. *jb | |||
| 03/20/2004 | 75000 | 1 | |
| While driving the vehicle produced a thick smoke from the interior cluster without warning. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information. *nm | |||
| 11/21/2003 | 70401 | 1 | |
| While driving my 1999 winstar the overdrive light came on, so i looked in my rearview mirror and saw smoke comming from under the vehicle. so, i pull over to the side of the road and stop, transmission fluid was leaking out. my winstar van broke down out side of nashville, tn with 70,401 miles on it. the costs at john barker's two rivers ford in nashville was $2017.81.*ak | |||
| 10/06/2001 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving at highway speeds the vehicles engine shut down. no warning. no injuries. consumer was not able to restart, vehicle was towed to dealer. dealer states the instrument cluster needs replacing. please provide any further information. ts | |||
| 10/09/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2099 | |
| No summary. dt | |||
| 09/26/2002 | 3 | 06/01/2099 | |
| Interior lights flicker frequently for no apparent reason. light switch manipulated but does not seem to affect it. radio volume changes. failure occurrence several times per day. last occurrence was yesterday (9/26/02) where the lights flickered three separate occasions. ts | |||