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15V608000 Sep 29, 2015 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 1998-2003 Windstar vehicles manufactured September 2, 1997, to July 3, 2003. The affected vehicles were previously remedied to safeguard agai...

12V193000 May 3, 2012 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN VIRGINIA. OVER TIME, CORROSI...

12V194000 May 3, 2012 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. CORROSION-RELATED FRACTURES OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR AT...

12V195000 May 3, 2012 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997, THROUGH JULY 3, 2003, REGISTERED IN PUERTO RICO. DUE TO INCREASED STRESSES CAUSED BY HIGH CYCLES ...

11V030000 Jan 26, 2011 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, K...

10V385000 Aug 26, 2010 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DIS...

Complaints

Showing 20 of 4,594
Nov 13, 2023 Suspension 105,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the rear axle fractured. There was no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was d...

Nov 13, 2023 Suspension 105,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the rear axle fractured. There was no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was d...

Jul 17, 2023 Structure 55,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture due to corrosion on the fron...

Jul 17, 2023 Structure 55,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle made abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture due to corrosion on the fron...

Mar 28, 2023 Suspension

Rear axle cracked where bracket that was installed during previous recall. Van is not drivable and could have been a bad accident.

Mar 28, 2023 Suspension

Rear axle cracked where bracket that was installed during previous recall. Van is not drivable and could have been a bad accident.

Feb 9, 2023 Structure

Rear axle cracked in multiple locations causes car to sway and tires to turn inward and bald

Feb 9, 2023 Suspension

Rear axle cracked in multiple locations causes car to sway and tires to turn inward and bald

Feb 9, 2023 Structure

Rear axle cracked in multiple locations causes car to sway and tires to turn inward and bald

Feb 9, 2023 Suspension

Rear axle cracked in multiple locations causes car to sway and tires to turn inward and bald

Jan 24, 2023 Suspension 180,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently came to a complete stop. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear wheels were crooked and rubbing against the inner fender well. The vehicle was towed...

Jan 24, 2023 Suspension 180,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently came to a complete stop. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear wheels were crooked and rubbing against the inner fender well. The vehicle was towed...

Jan 20, 2023 Suspension 159,000 mi

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle was previously replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V608000 (Suspension). The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn, a loud bang was heard from the ...

Jan 20, 2023 Suspension 159,000 mi

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that the rear axle was previously replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V608000 (Suspension). The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn, a loud bang was heard from the ...

Nov 30, 2022 Suspension 132,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and crossing railroad tracks that were flush with the road surface, the contact heard the passenger’s side rear tire making a loud screeching noise. The contact could hear rubbing or friction and then noti...

Nov 30, 2022 Suspension 132,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and crossing railroad tracks that were flush with the road surface, the contact heard the passenger’s side rear tire making a loud screeching noise. The contact could hear rubbing or friction and then noti...

Nov 4, 2022 Structure 70,000 mi

The contact's husband owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while in reverse, she heard an abnormal noise. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the control arm was cracked. The contact was then informed by the m...

Nov 4, 2022 Structure 70,000 mi

The contact's husband owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while in reverse, she heard an abnormal noise. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the control arm was cracked. The contact was then informed by the m...

Sep 21, 2022 Suspension

I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subfra...

Sep 21, 2022 Steering

I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subfra...

Sep 21, 2022 Suspension

I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subfra...

Sep 21, 2022 Steering

I pulled up to a stop sign having been traveling at less then 20 mph, and only while the vehicle is in drive but not moving, it was shaking like the motor was going to jump out of the vehicle. I assumed it was the motor mount broken and took it to the mechanic and found out it was the subfra...

Dec 27, 2021 Suspension 159,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, there was an abnormal sound, and the vehicle felt as if it had a flat tire. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire was tilted inward and the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was...

Dec 27, 2021 Suspension 159,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, there was an abnormal sound, and the vehicle felt as if it had a flat tire. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear driver's side tire was tilted inward and the rear axle was fractured. The vehicle was...

Dec 4, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were...

Dec 4, 2021 Seat Belts

ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were...

Dec 4, 2021 Suspension

ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were...

Dec 4, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were...

Dec 4, 2021 Seat Belts

ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were...

Dec 4, 2021 Suspension

ABS light, brake light came on. The seatbelt unhooks while I’m driving, I was told I had a cracked axle, the wheel bearing was very noisy, I’ve paid a lot of money to get things fixed. The labor was at a ridiculous amount on $25 parts. I’m wondering if I’ve paid to have parts fixed that were...

Aug 27, 2021 Structure Crash

Car was in an single car accident. Steering and body damage. All fixed now. Need verification for salvage sticker.

Aug 27, 2021 Steering Crash

Car was in an single car accident. Steering and body damage. All fixed now. Need verification for salvage sticker.

Aug 27, 2021 Structure Crash

Car was in an single car accident. Steering and body damage. All fixed now. Need verification for salvage sticker.

Aug 27, 2021 Steering Crash

Car was in an single car accident. Steering and body damage. All fixed now. Need verification for salvage sticker.

Jun 30, 2021 Suspension 136,397 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed when they heard a loud popping sound coming from the vehicle. The driver looked out the rear-view mirror and saw smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the side of the roadwa...

Jun 30, 2021 Suspension 136,397 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated that his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed when they heard a loud popping sound coming from the vehicle. The driver looked out the rear-view mirror and saw smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the side of the roadwa...

Jun 2, 2021 Suspension Fire 138,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, there was a loud abnormal sound coming from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle with black smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact parked in a parking lot and...

Jun 2, 2021 Suspension Fire 138,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Windstar. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, there was a loud abnormal sound coming from the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle with black smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact parked in a parking lot and...

Apr 4, 2021 Suspension 166,185 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY ON STREET.

Apr 4, 2021 Unknown Or Other 166,185 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY ON STREET.

Apr 4, 2021 Suspension 166,185 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY ON STREET.

Apr 4, 2021 Unknown Or Other 166,185 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN DRIVING SLOWLY PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY ON STREET.

Mar 17, 2021 Electrical System 160,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.

Mar 17, 2021 Power Train 160,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.

Mar 17, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 160,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.

Mar 17, 2021 Electrical System 160,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.

Mar 17, 2021 Power Train 160,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.

Mar 17, 2021 Forward Collision Avoidance 160,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WITH NO WARNING AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS.

Jan 15, 2021 Suspension 170,100 mi

ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FORD INSTALLED THESE BRACKETS ON REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME AND ALMOST 2 YEARS LATER MY AXLE HAS SPLIT FROM ONE SIDE ALL THE WAY AROUND TO THE OTHER AND ANY TINY BUMP YOU HIT THE VAN JUMPS ALL OVER THE ROADWAY. THEY WON'T REPAIR THE AXLE BECAUSE THE "BRACKETS " WERE INSTALLED ...

Jan 15, 2021 Suspension 170,100 mi

ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FORD INSTALLED THESE BRACKETS ON REAR SUSPENSION SUBFRAME AND ALMOST 2 YEARS LATER MY AXLE HAS SPLIT FROM ONE SIDE ALL THE WAY AROUND TO THE OTHER AND ANY TINY BUMP YOU HIT THE VAN JUMPS ALL OVER THE ROADWAY. THEY WON'T REPAIR THE AXLE BECAUSE THE "BRACKETS " WERE INSTALLED ...

Jan 3, 2021 Suspension 150,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 M.P.H. , THE REAR AXLE BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE AXLE IS WELDED, RECALL NUMBER 10S13 WAS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE, WHERE THEY INSTALLED THE SUPPORT BRACKETS SO THE AXLE WOULDN'T BREAK, THE AXLE BROKE AN INCH AWAY FROM WHERE THE SUPPORT BRACKET WAS INSTALL...

Jan 3, 2021 Suspension 150,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 M.P.H. , THE REAR AXLE BROKE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE AXLE IS WELDED, RECALL NUMBER 10S13 WAS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE, WHERE THEY INSTALLED THE SUPPORT BRACKETS SO THE AXLE WOULDN'T BREAK, THE AXLE BROKE AN INCH AWAY FROM WHERE THE SUPPORT BRACKET WAS INSTALL...

Sep 23, 2020 Suspension 164,952 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RENTED A TRUCK AND TOWED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION) REGARDIN...

Sep 23, 2020 Suspension 164,952 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR AXLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RENTED A TRUCK AND TOWED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION) REGARDIN...

Jul 29, 2020 Suspension 126,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE SPLIT/BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH TURNING ONTO A STREET. BOTH WHEELS ARE NOW RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME.

Jul 29, 2020 Unknown Or Other 126,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE SPLIT/BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH TURNING ONTO A STREET. BOTH WHEELS ARE NOW RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME.

Jul 29, 2020 Suspension 126,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE SPLIT/BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH TURNING ONTO A STREET. BOTH WHEELS ARE NOW RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME.

Jul 29, 2020 Unknown Or Other 126,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE SPLIT/BROKE WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH TURNING ONTO A STREET. BOTH WHEELS ARE NOW RUBBING AGAINST THE FRAME.

Jun 25, 2020 Suspension 172,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING, RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE LESS THAN 5 YEARS AGO (10/2015). FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. AN AXLE SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, NOT JUST 4 1/2 YEARS. *TR

Jun 25, 2020 Suspension 172,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING, RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE LESS THAN 5 YEARS AGO (10/2015). FORD WILL NOT FIX IT. AN AXLE SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, NOT JUST 4 1/2 YEARS. *TR

Feb 10, 2020 Suspension Fire 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 51 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR ENTERING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT AND PASSENGERS HEADS WAS HITTING TOWARDS THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS BENT...

Feb 10, 2020 Suspension Fire 143,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 51 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR ENTERING THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT AND PASSENGERS HEADS WAS HITTING TOWARDS THE WINDOWS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS BENT...

Jan 13, 2020 Structure 165,000 mi

THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.

Jan 13, 2020 Suspension 165,000 mi

THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.

Jan 13, 2020 Wheels 165,000 mi

THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.

Jan 13, 2020 Structure 165,000 mi

THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.

Jan 13, 2020 Suspension 165,000 mi

THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.

Jan 13, 2020 Wheels 165,000 mi

THE AXLE WAS PART OF RECALL #11S16. AS PART OF THE RECALL THE AXLE WAS PATCHED, BUT THE AXLE IS NOW BROKEN BECAUSE THE "REPAIR" DID NOT CORRECT THE STRUCTURAL FLAWS IN THE AXLE.

Oct 23, 2019 Suspension 154,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND THE REAR AXLE CRACK I WAS DRIVING ON A ON A CITY STREET AND WAS SCARED MY TIRES WAS RUBBING AND SMOKING.

Oct 23, 2019 Suspension 154,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND THE REAR AXLE CRACK I WAS DRIVING ON A ON A CITY STREET AND WAS SCARED MY TIRES WAS RUBBING AND SMOKING.

Oct 16, 2019 Suspension 155,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHERE FORD REPAIRED IT IN 2011. THEY ARE SAYING THAT MY VAN IS OUT OF WARRANTY ON THE RECALL BECAUSE IT IS OVER 150000 MILES. IF THEY HAD REPLACED MY REAR AXLE IN 2011 INSTEAD OF A BAD PATCH JOB ON THAT RECALL I WOULDN'T BE HAVING THIS TROUBLE. I FEEL THAT SINCE FORD HAD IT UNDE...

Oct 16, 2019 Suspension 155,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHERE FORD REPAIRED IT IN 2011. THEY ARE SAYING THAT MY VAN IS OUT OF WARRANTY ON THE RECALL BECAUSE IT IS OVER 150000 MILES. IF THEY HAD REPLACED MY REAR AXLE IN 2011 INSTEAD OF A BAD PATCH JOB ON THAT RECALL I WOULDN'T BE HAVING THIS TROUBLE. I FEEL THAT SINCE FORD HAD IT UNDE...

Sep 24, 2019 Service Brakes

MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T...

Sep 24, 2019 Electrical System

MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T...

Sep 24, 2019 Suspension

MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T...

Sep 24, 2019 Service Brakes

MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T...

Sep 24, 2019 Electrical System

MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T...

Sep 24, 2019 Suspension

MOST IMPORTANT IS THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND CHECKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE BRAKES HAVE JUST FAILED AND I WOULD PUMP THEM ENOUGH JUST TO GET IN A SAFE LOCATION. AAA HAS HAD TO PICK ME UP AND WHEN THE BRAKES WHERE CHECKED THEY WERE FIND AND THE FLUID FULL. ALSO THE REAR JUST FELL BUT I HAD T...

Aug 29, 2019 Structure

WHEN I RECEIVED THE RECALL ABOUT THE POSSIBLE AXLE CRACKING DUE RUST I TOOK MY CAR IN AND HAD THE BRACKETS PUT ON AND THEN I RECEIVED A RECALL THE HAVE THE BRACKETS CHECKED WHICH I DID AND THEY WERE CORRECT. TODAY I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR PA INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD MY REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD A...

Aug 29, 2019 Structure

WHEN I RECEIVED THE RECALL ABOUT THE POSSIBLE AXLE CRACKING DUE RUST I TOOK MY CAR IN AND HAD THE BRACKETS PUT ON AND THEN I RECEIVED A RECALL THE HAVE THE BRACKETS CHECKED WHICH I DID AND THEY WERE CORRECT. TODAY I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR PA INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD MY REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD A...

Aug 26, 2019 Suspension 100,607 mi

FORD AXLE RECALL IN CERTAIN STATES. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP APPROXIMMENTLY 5 MONTHS AGO. THEY SAID BRACKETS WERE OK. AXLE BROKE 08/26/2019 MILEAGE ON VEHICLE 100607. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, VAN ALMOST FLIP. TIRES ARE ANGLED OUT AND RUINED.

Aug 26, 2019 Suspension 100,607 mi

FORD AXLE RECALL IN CERTAIN STATES. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP APPROXIMMENTLY 5 MONTHS AGO. THEY SAID BRACKETS WERE OK. AXLE BROKE 08/26/2019 MILEAGE ON VEHICLE 100607. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, VAN ALMOST FLIP. TIRES ARE ANGLED OUT AND RUINED.

Aug 7, 2019 Suspension

FORD=FIX OR REPAIR DAILY!!!!!!!!!!! I AM WRITING TO TRY AND GET FORD TO DO THE RIGHT THING. MY MOTHER'S EX-HUSBAND TOLD ME TO NEVER BUY A FORD AND I DID NOT LISTEN. I BOUGHT A WINDSTAR 2001. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY INSPECTED AND TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. I WAS UNAWARE THAT THEY DID...

Aug 7, 2019 Suspension

FORD=FIX OR REPAIR DAILY!!!!!!!!!!! I AM WRITING TO TRY AND GET FORD TO DO THE RIGHT THING. MY MOTHER'S EX-HUSBAND TOLD ME TO NEVER BUY A FORD AND I DID NOT LISTEN. I BOUGHT A WINDSTAR 2001. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY INSPECTED AND TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. I WAS UNAWARE THAT THEY DID...

Aug 3, 2019 Power Train

MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ...

Aug 3, 2019 Suspension

MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ...

Aug 3, 2019 Wheels

MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ...

Aug 3, 2019 Power Train

MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ...

Aug 3, 2019 Suspension

MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ...

Aug 3, 2019 Wheels

MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN 2001. THERE WAS A RECALL PUT OUT FOR THE SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. IN 2011, ACCORDING TO SUNSET FORD DEALERSHIP (WHERE I TOOK IT FOR AXLE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED) THE RECALL WAS REMEDIED IN 2011. HOWEVER, AS STATED ALONG WITH THE RECALL NOTICE, THE ...

Jul 8, 2019 Service Brakes Crash 165,000 mi

BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA...

Jul 8, 2019 Electrical System Crash 165,000 mi

BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA...

Jul 8, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 165,000 mi

BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA...

Jul 8, 2019 Service Brakes Crash 165,000 mi

BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA...

Jul 8, 2019 Electrical System Crash 165,000 mi

BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA...

Jul 8, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System Crash 165,000 mi

BRAKES CONTINUALLY HAVE FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENTS. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE AND AFTER NEW BRAKE PADS AND BRING BLED.THROTTLE IDLE SENSOR CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. NOW THEY JUST STAY ON. I NEED TO KNOW WHA...

May 29, 2019 Suspension 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND AN ABNORMAL BUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND AN UNKNOWN RECALL ASSOCIATED...

May 29, 2019 Suspension 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND AN ABNORMAL BUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND AN UNKNOWN RECALL ASSOCIATED...

May 24, 2019 Suspension 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL STARTED TO RUB AGAINST THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CA...

May 24, 2019 Suspension 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL STARTED TO RUB AGAINST THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CA...

May 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 215,622 mi

GOOD DAY, I WAS DRIVING ON A ROAD GOING 40 MPH WHEN MY REAR AXLE CRACKED AND MY REAR WHEELS CAVED IN. I HAD MY WIFE AND KIDS IN THE VAN WITH ME ON THE WAY TO WORK. IT WAS AROUND 5:45 WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT. IS THERE'S A WAY I COULD GET HELP??

May 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other 215,622 mi

GOOD DAY, I WAS DRIVING ON A ROAD GOING 40 MPH WHEN MY REAR AXLE CRACKED AND MY REAR WHEELS CAVED IN. I HAD MY WIFE AND KIDS IN THE VAN WITH ME ON THE WAY TO WORK. IT WAS AROUND 5:45 WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT. IS THERE'S A WAY I COULD GET HELP??

May 21, 2019 Suspension 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS TILTED INWARD. HE CHECKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER...

May 21, 2019 Suspension 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS TILTED INWARD. HE CHECKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER...

May 11, 2019 Structure 2 mi

THIS VAN LOOKS FINE ON THE OUTSIDE,BUT THE FRAME AND FLOOR ARE RUSTED OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED THE MECHANIC AT CARLS BODY SHOP , WHERE IT WAS TI BE REPAIRED TOLD ME IT WAS BEYOND REPAIR AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VAN IS MADE TO TRAN...

May 11, 2019 Service Brakes 2 mi

THIS VAN LOOKS FINE ON THE OUTSIDE,BUT THE FRAME AND FLOOR ARE RUSTED OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED THE MECHANIC AT CARLS BODY SHOP , WHERE IT WAS TI BE REPAIRED TOLD ME IT WAS BEYOND REPAIR AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VAN IS MADE TO TRAN...

May 11, 2019 Structure 2 mi

THIS VAN LOOKS FINE ON THE OUTSIDE,BUT THE FRAME AND FLOOR ARE RUSTED OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED THE MECHANIC AT CARLS BODY SHOP , WHERE IT WAS TI BE REPAIRED TOLD ME IT WAS BEYOND REPAIR AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VAN IS MADE TO TRAN...

May 11, 2019 Service Brakes 2 mi

THIS VAN LOOKS FINE ON THE OUTSIDE,BUT THE FRAME AND FLOOR ARE RUSTED OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED THE MECHANIC AT CARLS BODY SHOP , WHERE IT WAS TI BE REPAIRED TOLD ME IT WAS BEYOND REPAIR AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VAN IS MADE TO TRAN...

May 9, 2019 Structure 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DELAYED IN RESPONDING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDEN...

May 9, 2019 Service Brakes 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DELAYED IN RESPONDING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDEN...

May 9, 2019 Structure 106,031 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING A ROUTINE CHECK-UP, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE COLONIAL FORD, INC DEALER (508-746-3400, 147 SAMOSET ST, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED...

May 9, 2019 Structure 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DELAYED IN RESPONDING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDEN...

May 9, 2019 Service Brakes 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DELAYED IN RESPONDING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDEN...

May 9, 2019 Structure 106,031 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING A ROUTINE CHECK-UP, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE COLONIAL FORD, INC DEALER (508-746-3400, 147 SAMOSET ST, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED...

Apr 18, 2019 Structure 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE CHECK-UP AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BENNA FORD SUPERIOR (715-394-8669, LOCATED ...

Apr 18, 2019 Structure 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE CHECK-UP AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BENNA FORD SUPERIOR (715-394-8669, LOCATED ...

Apr 16, 2019 Suspension 230,000 mi

DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH AND NOTICED A STRANGE SOUND PULLED OFF THE STREET AND INSPECTED REAR DRIVERS TIRE WAS LEANING AND DISCOVERED REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN

Apr 16, 2019 Suspension 230,000 mi

DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH AND NOTICED A STRANGE SOUND PULLED OFF THE STREET AND INSPECTED REAR DRIVERS TIRE WAS LEANING AND DISCOVERED REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN

Feb 24, 2019 Structure 132,596 mi

1. REAR AXLE FRACTURED SEVERELY & BROKE MAKING THE CAR UN-DRIVABLE ON 24 JAN 2019 WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC. FORD PUT BRACES ON THIS VEHICLE UNDER RECALL# 10S13, BUT THEY FAILED TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION AND METAL FATIGUE. THE AXLE WAS A BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN FROM THE DRAWING BOARD...

Feb 24, 2019 Suspension 132,596 mi

1. REAR AXLE FRACTURED SEVERELY & BROKE MAKING THE CAR UN-DRIVABLE ON 24 JAN 2019 WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC. FORD PUT BRACES ON THIS VEHICLE UNDER RECALL# 10S13, BUT THEY FAILED TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION AND METAL FATIGUE. THE AXLE WAS A BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN FROM THE DRAWING BOARD...

Feb 24, 2019 Wheels 132,596 mi

1. REAR AXLE FRACTURED SEVERELY & BROKE MAKING THE CAR UN-DRIVABLE ON 24 JAN 2019 WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC. FORD PUT BRACES ON THIS VEHICLE UNDER RECALL# 10S13, BUT THEY FAILED TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION AND METAL FATIGUE. THE AXLE WAS A BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN FROM THE DRAWING BOARD...

Feb 24, 2019 Structure 132,596 mi

1. REAR AXLE FRACTURED SEVERELY & BROKE MAKING THE CAR UN-DRIVABLE ON 24 JAN 2019 WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC. FORD PUT BRACES ON THIS VEHICLE UNDER RECALL# 10S13, BUT THEY FAILED TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION AND METAL FATIGUE. THE AXLE WAS A BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN FROM THE DRAWING BOARD...

Feb 24, 2019 Suspension 132,596 mi

1. REAR AXLE FRACTURED SEVERELY & BROKE MAKING THE CAR UN-DRIVABLE ON 24 JAN 2019 WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC. FORD PUT BRACES ON THIS VEHICLE UNDER RECALL# 10S13, BUT THEY FAILED TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION AND METAL FATIGUE. THE AXLE WAS A BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN FROM THE DRAWING BOARD...

Feb 24, 2019 Wheels 132,596 mi

1. REAR AXLE FRACTURED SEVERELY & BROKE MAKING THE CAR UN-DRIVABLE ON 24 JAN 2019 WHILE IN MOTION DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC. FORD PUT BRACES ON THIS VEHICLE UNDER RECALL# 10S13, BUT THEY FAILED TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION AND METAL FATIGUE. THE AXLE WAS A BAD ENGINEERING DESIGN FROM THE DRAWING BOARD...

Jan 31, 2019 Wheels

AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY REAR WHEELS BENT INWARD.

Jan 31, 2019 Wheels

AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY REAR WHEELS BENT INWARD.

Dec 6, 2018 Suspension 280,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE HAD DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IN...

Dec 6, 2018 Suspension 280,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE HAD DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IN...

Aug 16, 2018 Suspension 103,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 12 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BECAME STUCK UNDER THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT TH...

Aug 16, 2018 Suspension 103,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 12 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE LOWERED AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BECAME STUCK UNDER THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT TH...

Aug 10, 2018 Structure 122,983 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (GURLEY LEEP FORD LINCOLN, 320 E IRELAND RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614, (574) 291-6910) INDICATED THAT THEY SERVICED AN UNKNOWN RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS AND THAT THEY HAD NOT BEEN REQUIRED TO ...

Aug 10, 2018 Suspension 122,983 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (GURLEY LEEP FORD LINCOLN, 320 E IRELAND RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614, (574) 291-6910) INDICATED THAT THEY SERVICED AN UNKNOWN RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS AND THAT THEY HAD NOT BEEN REQUIRED TO ...

Aug 10, 2018 Structure 122,983 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (GURLEY LEEP FORD LINCOLN, 320 E IRELAND RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614, (574) 291-6910) INDICATED THAT THEY SERVICED AN UNKNOWN RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS AND THAT THEY HAD NOT BEEN REQUIRED TO ...

Aug 10, 2018 Suspension 122,983 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER (GURLEY LEEP FORD LINCOLN, 320 E IRELAND RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614, (574) 291-6910) INDICATED THAT THEY SERVICED AN UNKNOWN RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS AND THAT THEY HAD NOT BEEN REQUIRED TO ...

Jun 26, 2018 Suspension 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR WHEELS WERE BENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT CLAMPS WERE PLACED ON THE AXLE IN 2015. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO QUA...

Jun 26, 2018 Suspension 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR WHEELS WERE BENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT CLAMPS WERE PLACED ON THE AXLE IN 2015. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO QUA...

Jun 20, 2018 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

REAR AXLE BREAK DUE TO CORROSION OF ACKNOWLEDGED INADEQUATELY DESIGNED AXLE. BREAK HAPPENED IN THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET INSTALLED DO TO INITIAL AXLE RECALL FOR POTENTIAL BREAK DUE TO CORROSION.. CAR WAS ON CITY STREET IN MOTION TO FREEWAY ONRAMP FORTUNATELY THE AXLE BROKE PRIOR TO ENTERING FRE...

Jun 20, 2018 Suspension 165,000 mi

REAR AXLE BREAK DUE TO CORROSION OF ACKNOWLEDGED INADEQUATELY DESIGNED AXLE. BREAK HAPPENED IN THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET INSTALLED DO TO INITIAL AXLE RECALL FOR POTENTIAL BREAK DUE TO CORROSION.. CAR WAS ON CITY STREET IN MOTION TO FREEWAY ONRAMP FORTUNATELY THE AXLE BROKE PRIOR TO ENTERING FRE...

Jun 20, 2018 Wheels 165,000 mi

REAR AXLE BREAK DUE TO CORROSION OF ACKNOWLEDGED INADEQUATELY DESIGNED AXLE. BREAK HAPPENED IN THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET INSTALLED DO TO INITIAL AXLE RECALL FOR POTENTIAL BREAK DUE TO CORROSION.. CAR WAS ON CITY STREET IN MOTION TO FREEWAY ONRAMP FORTUNATELY THE AXLE BROKE PRIOR TO ENTERING FRE...

Jun 20, 2018 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

REAR AXLE BREAK DUE TO CORROSION OF ACKNOWLEDGED INADEQUATELY DESIGNED AXLE. BREAK HAPPENED IN THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET INSTALLED DO TO INITIAL AXLE RECALL FOR POTENTIAL BREAK DUE TO CORROSION.. CAR WAS ON CITY STREET IN MOTION TO FREEWAY ONRAMP FORTUNATELY THE AXLE BROKE PRIOR TO ENTERING FRE...

Jun 20, 2018 Suspension 165,000 mi

REAR AXLE BREAK DUE TO CORROSION OF ACKNOWLEDGED INADEQUATELY DESIGNED AXLE. BREAK HAPPENED IN THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET INSTALLED DO TO INITIAL AXLE RECALL FOR POTENTIAL BREAK DUE TO CORROSION.. CAR WAS ON CITY STREET IN MOTION TO FREEWAY ONRAMP FORTUNATELY THE AXLE BROKE PRIOR TO ENTERING FRE...

Jun 20, 2018 Wheels 165,000 mi

REAR AXLE BREAK DUE TO CORROSION OF ACKNOWLEDGED INADEQUATELY DESIGNED AXLE. BREAK HAPPENED IN THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKET INSTALLED DO TO INITIAL AXLE RECALL FOR POTENTIAL BREAK DUE TO CORROSION.. CAR WAS ON CITY STREET IN MOTION TO FREEWAY ONRAMP FORTUNATELY THE AXLE BROKE PRIOR TO ENTERING FRE...

May 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 190,000 mi

REAR AXLE IS CRACKED AFTER BRACKETS WERE PUT ON DUE TO RECALL. WE NOTICED THIS IS AN OLD CRACK AND SAW IT WHILE CHECKING FOR THE CAUSE OF A RATTLE NOISE. WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE CRACK OCCURRED BUT THE RECALL BRACKETS WERE PUT ON SEVERAL YEARS AGO BY KELLER BROS. FORD LEBANON, PA. THEY REINSPECTED T...

May 16, 2018 Unknown Or Other 190,000 mi

REAR AXLE IS CRACKED AFTER BRACKETS WERE PUT ON DUE TO RECALL. WE NOTICED THIS IS AN OLD CRACK AND SAW IT WHILE CHECKING FOR THE CAUSE OF A RATTLE NOISE. WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THE CRACK OCCURRED BUT THE RECALL BRACKETS WERE PUT ON SEVERAL YEARS AGO BY KELLER BROS. FORD LEBANON, PA. THEY REINSPECTED T...

May 13, 2018 Structure 104,000 mi

REMOVED SUBFRAME TO REPLACE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. FOUND SUBSTANTIAL RUSTING AT FIREWALL END OF SUBFRAME ON BOTH "ARMS", REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SUBFRAME. CALLED LOCAL DEALERS, NO "OPEN" RECALL (OVER 15 YEAR-OLD VAN) AND $4,900 NEW SUBFRAME QUOTE PROVIDED, WITH NO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER COVERA...

May 13, 2018 Steering 104,000 mi

REMOVED SUBFRAME TO REPLACE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. FOUND SUBSTANTIAL RUSTING AT FIREWALL END OF SUBFRAME ON BOTH "ARMS", REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SUBFRAME. CALLED LOCAL DEALERS, NO "OPEN" RECALL (OVER 15 YEAR-OLD VAN) AND $4,900 NEW SUBFRAME QUOTE PROVIDED, WITH NO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER COVERA...

May 13, 2018 Suspension 104,000 mi

REMOVED SUBFRAME TO REPLACE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. FOUND SUBSTANTIAL RUSTING AT FIREWALL END OF SUBFRAME ON BOTH "ARMS", REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SUBFRAME. CALLED LOCAL DEALERS, NO "OPEN" RECALL (OVER 15 YEAR-OLD VAN) AND $4,900 NEW SUBFRAME QUOTE PROVIDED, WITH NO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER COVERA...

May 13, 2018 Structure 104,000 mi

REMOVED SUBFRAME TO REPLACE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. FOUND SUBSTANTIAL RUSTING AT FIREWALL END OF SUBFRAME ON BOTH "ARMS", REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SUBFRAME. CALLED LOCAL DEALERS, NO "OPEN" RECALL (OVER 15 YEAR-OLD VAN) AND $4,900 NEW SUBFRAME QUOTE PROVIDED, WITH NO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER COVERA...

May 13, 2018 Steering 104,000 mi

REMOVED SUBFRAME TO REPLACE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. FOUND SUBSTANTIAL RUSTING AT FIREWALL END OF SUBFRAME ON BOTH "ARMS", REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SUBFRAME. CALLED LOCAL DEALERS, NO "OPEN" RECALL (OVER 15 YEAR-OLD VAN) AND $4,900 NEW SUBFRAME QUOTE PROVIDED, WITH NO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER COVERA...

May 13, 2018 Suspension 104,000 mi

REMOVED SUBFRAME TO REPLACE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. FOUND SUBSTANTIAL RUSTING AT FIREWALL END OF SUBFRAME ON BOTH "ARMS", REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF SUBFRAME. CALLED LOCAL DEALERS, NO "OPEN" RECALL (OVER 15 YEAR-OLD VAN) AND $4,900 NEW SUBFRAME QUOTE PROVIDED, WITH NO DEALER OR MANUFACTURER COVERA...

Apr 16, 2018 Power Train 177,000 mi

DRIVING HOME I HEARD A THUD AND MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPUN OFF THE ROAD. TURNS OUT THE AXLE CRACKED IN HALF AND ALMOST KILLED ME. TOWED THE CAR INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND EVEN THOUGH THERE IS AN OPEN SAFETY RECALL ON MY WINDSTAR AND FORD KNOWS OF THOUSAND OF AXLE PROBLEMS THEY SAID THAT IT IS NO...

Apr 16, 2018 Power Train 177,000 mi

DRIVING HOME I HEARD A THUD AND MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPUN OFF THE ROAD. TURNS OUT THE AXLE CRACKED IN HALF AND ALMOST KILLED ME. TOWED THE CAR INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND EVEN THOUGH THERE IS AN OPEN SAFETY RECALL ON MY WINDSTAR AND FORD KNOWS OF THOUSAND OF AXLE PROBLEMS THEY SAID THAT IT IS NO...

Apr 6, 2018 Structure 140,000 mi

THIS VAN WAS RECALLED FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE REAR AXLE CORRODING. THIS RECALL INVOLVED INSTALLING SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE AXLE. THE AXLE HAS NOW CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY THROUGH NEXT TO THE BRACKET. THIS HAPPENED WHILE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP SLOWLY. FROM MY RESEARCH ONLINE, THIS SEEMS TO BE A ...

Apr 6, 2018 Structure 140,000 mi

THIS VAN WAS RECALLED FOR KNOWN ISSUES WITH THE REAR AXLE CORRODING. THIS RECALL INVOLVED INSTALLING SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE AXLE. THE AXLE HAS NOW CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY THROUGH NEXT TO THE BRACKET. THIS HAPPENED WHILE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP SLOWLY. FROM MY RESEARCH ONLINE, THIS SEEMS TO BE A ...

Mar 22, 2018 Engine

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP STATES VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE SWAYS UNCONTROLLABLY. *JS

Mar 22, 2018 Engine

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP STATES VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE SWAYS UNCONTROLLABLY. *JS

Jan 3, 2018 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE DEALER (RUSS MILNE FORD, 24777 HALL RD, MACOMB, MI 48042, (877) 821-8648) INDICATED THAT A RECALL REMEDY WAS PROVIDED FOR THE REPLACEMENT BRACKETS BEFORE THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE. WITHIN A YEAR OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUF...

Jan 3, 2018 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE DEALER (RUSS MILNE FORD, 24777 HALL RD, MACOMB, MI 48042, (877) 821-8648) INDICATED THAT A RECALL REMEDY WAS PROVIDED FOR THE REPLACEMENT BRACKETS BEFORE THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE. WITHIN A YEAR OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUF...

Dec 19, 2017 Engine 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE STATIONARY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT ENGINE CRADLE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE ENGINE CRADLE. MATTHEWS FORD OREGON IN OREGON, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED ...

Dec 19, 2017 Structure 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE STATIONARY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT ENGINE CRADLE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE ENGINE CRADLE. MATTHEWS FORD OREGON IN OREGON, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED ...

Dec 19, 2017 Engine 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE STATIONARY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT ENGINE CRADLE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE ENGINE CRADLE. MATTHEWS FORD OREGON IN OREGON, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED ...

Dec 19, 2017 Structure 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE STATIONARY, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT ENGINE CRADLE OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE ENGINE CRADLE. MATTHEWS FORD OREGON IN OREGON, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED ...

Nov 16, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RICART FORD (4255 S HAMILTON RD, GROVEPORT, OH 43125) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000...

Nov 16, 2017 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RICART FORD (4255 S HAMILTON RD, GROVEPORT, OH 43125) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000...

Nov 6, 2017 Power Train 113,628 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BLACKWELL FORD INC (41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170; 734-453-1100) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A REPAIR WAS NOT NEEDED. THE RECALL WAS DEE...

Nov 6, 2017 Suspension 113,628 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BLACKWELL FORD INC (41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170; 734-453-1100) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A REPAIR WAS NOT NEEDED. THE RECALL WAS DEE...

Nov 6, 2017 Power Train 113,628 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BLACKWELL FORD INC (41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170; 734-453-1100) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A REPAIR WAS NOT NEEDED. THE RECALL WAS DEE...

Nov 6, 2017 Suspension 113,628 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE REAR AXLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BLACKWELL FORD INC (41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170; 734-453-1100) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A REPAIR WAS NOT NEEDED. THE RECALL WAS DEE...

Nov 2, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND GAS GAUGE IS SHOWING EMPTY WHEN THERE IS 10 GALLONS OF GAS IN THE TANK. I HAVE TRIED TO RESET IT BUT THAT DOESN'T WORK. PLEASE RECALL THIS AND FIX THEM. I DO A LOT OF TRAVELING AND I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE THE CHANCE OF RUNNING OUT OF GAS.

Nov 2, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND GAS GAUGE IS SHOWING EMPTY WHEN THERE IS 10 GALLONS OF GAS IN THE TANK. I HAVE TRIED TO RESET IT BUT THAT DOESN'T WORK. PLEASE RECALL THIS AND FIX THEM. I DO A LOT OF TRAVELING AND I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE THE CHANCE OF RUNNING OUT OF GAS.

Oct 13, 2017 Electrical System 144,000 mi

OVER DRIVE FLASHING OFF AND ON WILL NOT GO OFF. FUSES BLOW OUT RIGHT AFTER YOU START UP THE VAN. IT STARTED WHEN I MADE A TURN AT A GREEN LIGHT. ON THE BACK ROADS.

Oct 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other 144,000 mi

OVER DRIVE FLASHING OFF AND ON WILL NOT GO OFF. FUSES BLOW OUT RIGHT AFTER YOU START UP THE VAN. IT STARTED WHEN I MADE A TURN AT A GREEN LIGHT. ON THE BACK ROADS.

Oct 13, 2017 Electrical System 144,000 mi

OVER DRIVE FLASHING OFF AND ON WILL NOT GO OFF. FUSES BLOW OUT RIGHT AFTER YOU START UP THE VAN. IT STARTED WHEN I MADE A TURN AT A GREEN LIGHT. ON THE BACK ROADS.

Oct 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other 144,000 mi

OVER DRIVE FLASHING OFF AND ON WILL NOT GO OFF. FUSES BLOW OUT RIGHT AFTER YOU START UP THE VAN. IT STARTED WHEN I MADE A TURN AT A GREEN LIGHT. ON THE BACK ROADS.

Oct 10, 2017 Structure 141,588 mi

SUB FRAME

Oct 10, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 141,588 mi

SUB FRAME

Oct 10, 2017 Suspension 141,588 mi

SUB FRAME

Oct 10, 2017 Structure 141,588 mi

SUB FRAME

Oct 10, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 141,588 mi

SUB FRAME

Oct 10, 2017 Suspension 141,588 mi

SUB FRAME

Oct 2, 2017 Suspension 29,500 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXEL CRACKED WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS . I SEE RECALLS FOR OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.

Oct 2, 2017 Suspension 29,500 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXEL CRACKED WHILE DRIVING ON THE CITY STREETS . I SEE RECALLS FOR OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.

Sep 13, 2017 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH, 2 CARS IN FRONT SLAMMED ON BRAKES, I WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CAR LINKS BACK AND HIT THE BRAKES. ABS FAILED, AIRBAGS FAILED, AND SLID INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT.

Sep 13, 2017 Structure Crash 86,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH, 2 CARS IN FRONT SLAMMED ON BRAKES, I WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CAR LINKS BACK AND HIT THE BRAKES. ABS FAILED, AIRBAGS FAILED, AND SLID INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT.

Sep 13, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 86,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH, 2 CARS IN FRONT SLAMMED ON BRAKES, I WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CAR LINKS BACK AND HIT THE BRAKES. ABS FAILED, AIRBAGS FAILED, AND SLID INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT.

Sep 13, 2017 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH, 2 CARS IN FRONT SLAMMED ON BRAKES, I WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CAR LINKS BACK AND HIT THE BRAKES. ABS FAILED, AIRBAGS FAILED, AND SLID INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT.

Sep 13, 2017 Structure Crash 86,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH, 2 CARS IN FRONT SLAMMED ON BRAKES, I WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CAR LINKS BACK AND HIT THE BRAKES. ABS FAILED, AIRBAGS FAILED, AND SLID INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT.

Sep 13, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 86,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH, 2 CARS IN FRONT SLAMMED ON BRAKES, I WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CAR LINKS BACK AND HIT THE BRAKES. ABS FAILED, AIRBAGS FAILED, AND SLID INTO CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT.

Sep 5, 2017 Structure 184,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE SUBFRAME COMPLETELY FRACTURED AND FELL APART WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC (SPIELMANN SERVICE CENTER MN; 952-546-0508) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 5, 2017 Structure 184,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE SUBFRAME COMPLETELY FRACTURED AND FELL APART WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC (SPIELMANN SERVICE CENTER MN; 952-546-0508) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT FORD WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 4, 2017 Suspension

A MAJOR CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE BEAM WAS DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE FOR USE. FORD HAD A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SOLD IN A STATE THAT USED SALT ON THE ROADS IN WINTER (I LIVE IN FLORID...

Sep 4, 2017 Suspension

A MAJOR CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE BEAM WAS DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE FOR USE. FORD HAD A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SOLD IN A STATE THAT USED SALT ON THE ROADS IN WINTER (I LIVE IN FLORID...

Aug 7, 2017 Suspension

THE REAR AXLE IS BROKEN DURING DRIVE TO 45 MPH WITH MY FAMILY.

Aug 7, 2017 Suspension

THE REAR AXLE IS BROKEN DURING DRIVE TO 45 MPH WITH MY FAMILY.

Jul 31, 2017 Service Brakes

THE ABS AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY COME ON, STAY ON FOR DIFFERENT LENGTHS OF TIME, THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN FOR A WHILE. THERE IS NO TELLING WHAT CAUSES THIS TO HAPPEN. THIS ISSUE WAS PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE PREVIOUS OWNERS HAD IT CHECKED OUT NUMEROUS TIMES, COULD NEVER FIND ...

Jul 31, 2017 Service Brakes

THE ABS AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS RANDOMLY COME ON, STAY ON FOR DIFFERENT LENGTHS OF TIME, THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN FOR A WHILE. THERE IS NO TELLING WHAT CAUSES THIS TO HAPPEN. THIS ISSUE WAS PRESENT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE PREVIOUS OWNERS HAD IT CHECKED OUT NUMEROUS TIMES, COULD NEVER FIND ...

Jul 28, 2017 Suspension 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SUDDENLY BUCKLED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION OF THE AXLE, WHICH CAUSED THE BRACKETS TO ALSO SEPAR...

Jul 28, 2017 Suspension 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SUDDENLY BUCKLED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION OF THE AXLE, WHICH CAUSED THE BRACKETS TO ALSO SEPAR...

May 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A FUSE BLEW AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, INDIC...

May 23, 2017 Traction Control System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A FUSE BLEW AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, INDIC...

May 23, 2017 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A FUSE BLEW AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, INDIC...

May 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A FUSE BLEW AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, INDIC...

May 23, 2017 Traction Control System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A FUSE BLEW AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, INDIC...

May 23, 2017 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG, TRACTION CONTROL AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A FUSE BLEW AND THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, INDIC...

May 15, 2017 Power Train 120,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING EVEN THOUGH RECALL BRACKETS WERE PROPERLY REPLACED. THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SEVERE INJURY. LUCKILY FOR US, WE WERE JUST TURNING A CORNER ON THE WAY TO THE STORE. FORD WILL NOT HELP WITH FINANCIAL COSTS DUE "EXTENDED WARRANTY HAVING EXPIRED IN OCT OF 2016". PEOPL...

May 15, 2017 Power Train 120,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING EVEN THOUGH RECALL BRACKETS WERE PROPERLY REPLACED. THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SEVERE INJURY. LUCKILY FOR US, WE WERE JUST TURNING A CORNER ON THE WAY TO THE STORE. FORD WILL NOT HELP WITH FINANCIAL COSTS DUE "EXTENDED WARRANTY HAVING EXPIRED IN OCT OF 2016". PEOPL...

May 10, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 1 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY VAN WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1 GEAR. ONLY CAN REACH MAXIMUM OF 20 MILES PER HOUR.

May 10, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 1 mi

TAKATA RECALL. MY VAN WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1 GEAR. ONLY CAN REACH MAXIMUM OF 20 MILES PER HOUR.

May 8, 2017 Suspension 127,000 mi

REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO RUST CORROSION FROM ROAD SALT. THERE WAS APPARENTLY A RECALL ON THIS THAT ALSO FAILED. THE AXLE WAS ABOUT TO BREAK IN HALF.

May 8, 2017 Suspension 127,000 mi

REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO RUST CORROSION FROM ROAD SALT. THERE WAS APPARENTLY A RECALL ON THIS THAT ALSO FAILED. THE AXLE WAS ABOUT TO BREAK IN HALF.

Mar 31, 2017 Unknown Or Other 18,000 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS;I FORD DENYING MY REQUEST F VIN #[XXX] I HAVE AN OBVIOUS CRACK (SEE PHOTOS) DIRECTLY UNDER THE BRACKET A BAND-AID THAT FORD ISSUED IN AN EARLIER RECALL ON MY REAR AXLE WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS BAND-AID TO PREVENT SUCH CRACKING. APPARENTLY MY BRACKET PART WAS DEEMED INSTAL...

Mar 31, 2017 Structure 18,000 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS;I FORD DENYING MY REQUEST F VIN #[XXX] I HAVE AN OBVIOUS CRACK (SEE PHOTOS) DIRECTLY UNDER THE BRACKET A BAND-AID THAT FORD ISSUED IN AN EARLIER RECALL ON MY REAR AXLE WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS BAND-AID TO PREVENT SUCH CRACKING. APPARENTLY MY BRACKET PART WAS DEEMED INSTAL...

Mar 31, 2017 Suspension 18,000 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS;I FORD DENYING MY REQUEST F VIN #[XXX] I HAVE AN OBVIOUS CRACK (SEE PHOTOS) DIRECTLY UNDER THE BRACKET A BAND-AID THAT FORD ISSUED IN AN EARLIER RECALL ON MY REAR AXLE WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS BAND-AID TO PREVENT SUCH CRACKING. APPARENTLY MY BRACKET PART WAS DEEMED INSTAL...

Mar 31, 2017 Unknown Or Other 18,000 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS;I FORD DENYING MY REQUEST F VIN #[XXX] I HAVE AN OBVIOUS CRACK (SEE PHOTOS) DIRECTLY UNDER THE BRACKET A BAND-AID THAT FORD ISSUED IN AN EARLIER RECALL ON MY REAR AXLE WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS BAND-AID TO PREVENT SUCH CRACKING. APPARENTLY MY BRACKET PART WAS DEEMED INSTAL...

Mar 31, 2017 Structure 18,000 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS;I FORD DENYING MY REQUEST F VIN #[XXX] I HAVE AN OBVIOUS CRACK (SEE PHOTOS) DIRECTLY UNDER THE BRACKET A BAND-AID THAT FORD ISSUED IN AN EARLIER RECALL ON MY REAR AXLE WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS BAND-AID TO PREVENT SUCH CRACKING. APPARENTLY MY BRACKET PART WAS DEEMED INSTAL...

Mar 31, 2017 Suspension 18,000 mi

TAKATA INFLATORS;I FORD DENYING MY REQUEST F VIN #[XXX] I HAVE AN OBVIOUS CRACK (SEE PHOTOS) DIRECTLY UNDER THE BRACKET A BAND-AID THAT FORD ISSUED IN AN EARLIER RECALL ON MY REAR AXLE WITH THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS BAND-AID TO PREVENT SUCH CRACKING. APPARENTLY MY BRACKET PART WAS DEEMED INSTAL...

Mar 24, 2017 Power Train 168,450 mi

REAR AXLE CRACKED WHILE DRIVING, THIS IS THE SECOND AXLE THAT BROKE FOR THIS VAN

Mar 24, 2017 Power Train 168,450 mi

REAR AXLE CRACKED WHILE DRIVING, THIS IS THE SECOND AXLE THAT BROKE FOR THIS VAN

Mar 17, 2017 Service Brakes 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL S...

Mar 17, 2017 Suspension 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL S...

Mar 17, 2017 Service Brakes 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL S...

Mar 17, 2017 Suspension 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACTURED ALSO CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL S...

Mar 14, 2017 Suspension 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Mar 14, 2017 Suspension 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Mar 8, 2017 Unknown Or Other 116,000 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR BRAKE EXAMINATION (ABS LIGHT CAME ON) AND SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD THAT THERE WERE CORROSION HOLES IN REAR AXLE AND IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE!!! SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED BY FORD AND REPAIRED AT THEIR EXPENCE AS I WAS TOLD IT HAS BEEN DANGEROUS TO DRIVE FOR SOME TIME...

Mar 8, 2017 Unknown Or Other 116,000 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR BRAKE EXAMINATION (ABS LIGHT CAME ON) AND SERVICE ADVISOR TOLD THAT THERE WERE CORROSION HOLES IN REAR AXLE AND IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE!!! SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED BY FORD AND REPAIRED AT THEIR EXPENCE AS I WAS TOLD IT HAS BEEN DANGEROUS TO DRIVE FOR SOME TIME...

Feb 22, 2017 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A RECALL RELATED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE RUST WAS WITHIN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONTROL ARM ...

Feb 22, 2017 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A RECALL RELATED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE RUST WAS WITHIN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONTROL ARM ...

Feb 22, 2017 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A RECALL RELATED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE RUST WAS WITHIN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONTROL ARM ...

Feb 22, 2017 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A RECALL RELATED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS COMPLETED; HOWEVER, THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED. THE RUST WAS WITHIN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE CONTROL ARM ...

Feb 15, 2017 Structure

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL IN 2012 ABOUT THE SUBFRAME SUPPORTING THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. FORD PUT TWO BRACKETS ON MY VEHICLE OVER THE RUST SPOTS. NOW THE FRAME HAS ALMOST RUSTED AWAY. MY MECHANIC SAID I SHOULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THAT CONDITION, IT IS NOT SAFE. INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE RUST...

Feb 15, 2017 Structure

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL IN 2012 ABOUT THE SUBFRAME SUPPORTING THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. FORD PUT TWO BRACKETS ON MY VEHICLE OVER THE RUST SPOTS. NOW THE FRAME HAS ALMOST RUSTED AWAY. MY MECHANIC SAID I SHOULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THAT CONDITION, IT IS NOT SAFE. INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE RUST...

Jan 31, 2017 Power Train 166,960 mi

WHILE DRIVING AXLE BROKE ON VAN WHILE GOING DOWN ALLEY. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY END RESULT THEY SAY REINIKE FORD A DEALERSHIP IN LIMA, OHIO REPLACED THE FAULTY SUPPORT BRACKETS IN 2011. WHICH WAS A RECALL ON VAN. WHILE ALL ALONG DEALERSHIP WASN'T TELLING ME THEY DID THE RECALL WORK. I FEEL THIS...

Jan 31, 2017 Power Train 166,960 mi

WHILE DRIVING AXLE BROKE ON VAN WHILE GOING DOWN ALLEY. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY END RESULT THEY SAY REINIKE FORD A DEALERSHIP IN LIMA, OHIO REPLACED THE FAULTY SUPPORT BRACKETS IN 2011. WHICH WAS A RECALL ON VAN. WHILE ALL ALONG DEALERSHIP WASN'T TELLING ME THEY DID THE RECALL WORK. I FEEL THIS...

Jan 25, 2017 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED PROPERLY, BUT FAILED TO PROVIDE A CORRECT DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE RUBBE...

Jan 25, 2017 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED PROPERLY, BUT FAILED TO PROVIDE A CORRECT DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE RUBBE...

Jan 20, 2017 Wheels 65,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROADS. *TR

Jan 20, 2017 Suspension 65,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROADS. *TR

Jan 20, 2017 Wheels 65,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROADS. *TR

Jan 20, 2017 Suspension 65,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROADS. *TR

Dec 20, 2016 Power Train 183,000 mi

REAR AXLE THE REAR AXLE ON MY WINDSTAR BROKE YESTERDAY ON THE LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE OF THE SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLED BY THE DEALER FOR THE 2011 RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE TIRE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. I GOT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (BETTEN FORD IN G...

Dec 20, 2016 Suspension 183,000 mi

REAR AXLE THE REAR AXLE ON MY WINDSTAR BROKE YESTERDAY ON THE LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE OF THE SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLED BY THE DEALER FOR THE 2011 RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE TIRE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. I GOT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (BETTEN FORD IN G...

Dec 20, 2016 Power Train 183,000 mi

REAR AXLE THE REAR AXLE ON MY WINDSTAR BROKE YESTERDAY ON THE LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE OF THE SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLED BY THE DEALER FOR THE 2011 RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE TIRE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. I GOT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (BETTEN FORD IN G...

Dec 20, 2016 Suspension 183,000 mi

REAR AXLE THE REAR AXLE ON MY WINDSTAR BROKE YESTERDAY ON THE LEFT SIDE OUTSIDE OF THE SUPPORT BRACKET INSTALLED BY THE DEALER FOR THE 2011 RECALL. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN I NOTICED THE TIRE RUBBING ON THE FRAME. I GOT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (BETTEN FORD IN G...

Nov 28, 2016 Power Train 150,000 mi

RECALL REAR AXLE CRACKS. I TOOK MY FORD 2001 WINDSTAR FOR 3RD RECALL AND LEARNED THAT I HAVE CRACKS IN MY AXLE. FORD DEALER AND CUSTOMER SERVICES SAID THAT THE OFFER F DISCOUNTED REPLACEMENT EXPIRED ON OCTOBER 30TH 2016 WHERE I NEED TO PAY FULL PRICE TO FIX IT. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AND WHY IS...

Nov 28, 2016 Suspension 150,000 mi

RECALL REAR AXLE CRACKS. I TOOK MY FORD 2001 WINDSTAR FOR 3RD RECALL AND LEARNED THAT I HAVE CRACKS IN MY AXLE. FORD DEALER AND CUSTOMER SERVICES SAID THAT THE OFFER F DISCOUNTED REPLACEMENT EXPIRED ON OCTOBER 30TH 2016 WHERE I NEED TO PAY FULL PRICE TO FIX IT. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AND WHY IS...

Nov 28, 2016 Power Train 150,000 mi

RECALL REAR AXLE CRACKS. I TOOK MY FORD 2001 WINDSTAR FOR 3RD RECALL AND LEARNED THAT I HAVE CRACKS IN MY AXLE. FORD DEALER AND CUSTOMER SERVICES SAID THAT THE OFFER F DISCOUNTED REPLACEMENT EXPIRED ON OCTOBER 30TH 2016 WHERE I NEED TO PAY FULL PRICE TO FIX IT. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AND WHY IS...

Nov 28, 2016 Suspension 150,000 mi

RECALL REAR AXLE CRACKS. I TOOK MY FORD 2001 WINDSTAR FOR 3RD RECALL AND LEARNED THAT I HAVE CRACKS IN MY AXLE. FORD DEALER AND CUSTOMER SERVICES SAID THAT THE OFFER F DISCOUNTED REPLACEMENT EXPIRED ON OCTOBER 30TH 2016 WHERE I NEED TO PAY FULL PRICE TO FIX IT. WE CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AND WHY IS...

Nov 17, 2016 Structure 141,302 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRAME FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSP...

Nov 17, 2016 Structure 141,302 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRAME FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSP...

Nov 15, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $300. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD N...

Nov 15, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $300. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD N...

Nov 13, 2016 Suspension 196,000 mi

YES I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE THEY SAID I DONT HAVE A RECALL ON MY VAN BUT MY REAR AXLE JUST SPLIT

Nov 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other 196,000 mi

YES I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE THEY SAID I DONT HAVE A RECALL ON MY VAN BUT MY REAR AXLE JUST SPLIT

Nov 13, 2016 Suspension 196,000 mi

YES I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE THEY SAID I DONT HAVE A RECALL ON MY VAN BUT MY REAR AXLE JUST SPLIT

Nov 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other 196,000 mi

YES I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE THEY SAID I DONT HAVE A RECALL ON MY VAN BUT MY REAR AXLE JUST SPLIT

Oct 19, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE A RACK AND PINION WAS BEING INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REP...

Oct 19, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE A RACK AND PINION WAS BEING INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REP...

Oct 10, 2016 Engine 8,500 mi

TAKATA RECALL I'M LOOKING TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON MANIFOLD IN THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR.

Oct 10, 2016 Engine 8,500 mi

TAKATA RECALL I'M LOOKING TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON MANIFOLD IN THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR.

Oct 4, 2016 Structure 111,759 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS BADLY RUSTED AND WAS CONSIDERED UNSAFE T...

Oct 4, 2016 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Oct 4, 2016 Structure 111,759 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS BADLY RUSTED AND WAS CONSIDERED UNSAFE T...

Oct 4, 2016 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Oct 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other

ABS MODAL FAILURE BAD SODER CONNECTION ABS LIGHT AND THUS BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH STAY ON

Oct 3, 2016 Unknown Or Other

ABS MODAL FAILURE BAD SODER CONNECTION ABS LIGHT AND THUS BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH STAY ON

Oct 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

RE: NFTSA SAFETY RECALL 15V-608 WE HAD TO PAY FORD $300 OR ELSE THEY WERE NOT GOING TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK. WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING AT ALL FOR A RECALL WHICH IS A FAULT OF FORD AND NOT US AT THE OWNER? WE ARE NOT HAPPY AT ALL WITH THIS SITUATION BUT FELT FORCED TO PAY FOR THE SAFE...

Oct 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

RE: NFTSA SAFETY RECALL 15V-608 WE HAD TO PAY FORD $300 OR ELSE THEY WERE NOT GOING TO PERFORM THE RECALL WORK. WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING AT ALL FOR A RECALL WHICH IS A FAULT OF FORD AND NOT US AT THE OWNER? WE ARE NOT HAPPY AT ALL WITH THIS SITUATION BUT FELT FORCED TO PAY FOR THE SAFE...

Sep 29, 2016 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRADLE MOUNT FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION AND RUSTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Sep 29, 2016 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRADLE MOUNT FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION AND RUSTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Sep 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other 141,000 mi

9-10-2015 AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPT'S TO RESOLVE RECALL I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON RITCHIE HWY AND THE REAR AXILE WHICH WAS ONE OF THE MANY RECALLS MADE ME LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ONCE I GAINED CONTROL CAR WAS DRIVIN TO NEAR SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT AND DRIVER'S SIDE AXILE BROKE AND CAR WAS DISABLED ...

Sep 21, 2016 Unknown Or Other 141,000 mi

9-10-2015 AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPT'S TO RESOLVE RECALL I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON RITCHIE HWY AND THE REAR AXILE WHICH WAS ONE OF THE MANY RECALLS MADE ME LOOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND ONCE I GAINED CONTROL CAR WAS DRIVIN TO NEAR SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT AND DRIVER'S SIDE AXILE BROKE AND CAR WAS DISABLED ...

Sep 20, 2016 Power Train 99,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH MY THREE SMALL CHILDREN, THE REAR AXLE OF MY VAN BROKE. I WAS GOING AT A MINIMAL RATE OF SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT INJURY. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO NUMEROUS RECALLS, SEVERAL OF WHICH HAVE INCLUDED CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME AND AXLE. OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ...

Sep 20, 2016 Power Train 99,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH MY THREE SMALL CHILDREN, THE REAR AXLE OF MY VAN BROKE. I WAS GOING AT A MINIMAL RATE OF SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER WITHOUT INJURY. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO NUMEROUS RECALLS, SEVERAL OF WHICH HAVE INCLUDED CORROSION OF THE SUBFRAME AND AXLE. OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ...

Sep 19, 2016 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT END FRAME FRACTURED AND DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBER, FRONT END SPRING, AND FRAME WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Sep 19, 2016 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT END FRAME FRACTURED AND DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBER, FRONT END SPRING, AND FRAME WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Sep 19, 2016 Structure 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE ON THE FLOORBOARD AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TH...

Sep 19, 2016 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT END FRAME FRACTURED AND DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBER, FRONT END SPRING, AND FRAME WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Sep 19, 2016 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT END FRAME FRACTURED AND DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCK ABSORBER, FRONT END SPRING, AND FRAME WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ...

Sep 19, 2016 Structure 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE ON THE FLOORBOARD AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND BRAKE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TH...

Aug 31, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TAKE MY VEHICLE TO RECALL A YEAR LATER THE WIPER WENT CRAZY,APPARENTLY THEY DID THE RECALL .I CALLED THE FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IF THE WIPER MOTOR WAS GOOD NOT CHANGED AND COVER

Aug 31, 2016 Visibility/wiper

TAKE MY VEHICLE TO RECALL A YEAR LATER THE WIPER WENT CRAZY,APPARENTLY THEY DID THE RECALL .I CALLED THE FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IF THE WIPER MOTOR WAS GOOD NOT CHANGED AND COVER

Aug 29, 2016 Structure 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED P...

Aug 29, 2016 Wheels 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED P...

Aug 29, 2016 Structure 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED P...

Aug 29, 2016 Wheels 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED P...

Aug 28, 2016 Structure

HOPING THEY HAVE A REPAIR FOR THE SUBFRAME PASSENGER REAR MINE IS BADLY ROTTED AND AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AS IT CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT OR BE POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS FORD PLEASE CURE THIS.

Aug 28, 2016 Structure

HOPING THEY HAVE A REPAIR FOR THE SUBFRAME PASSENGER REAR MINE IS BADLY ROTTED AND AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AS IT CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT OR BE POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS FORD PLEASE CURE THIS.

Aug 17, 2016 Power Train 194,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS CROOKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT T...

Aug 17, 2016 Power Train 194,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS CROOKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT T...

Jul 25, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 01 RECALL ON REAR AXLE CRACKING

Jul 25, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 01 RECALL ON REAR AXLE CRACKING

Jul 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE AIR FLOW FROM AIR CONDITION STOPS PLWING WHE THE VEHICLE REACHS THE SPEED OF 40 MILES IN MOTION

Jul 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other

THE AIR FLOW FROM AIR CONDITION STOPS PLWING WHE THE VEHICLE REACHS THE SPEED OF 40 MILES IN MOTION

Jul 7, 2016 Suspension

HAD BRACKETS INSTALLED ON REAR AXLE ON A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL AND BROUGHT VEHICLE IN TODAY TO FORD FOR ANOTHER RECALL FOR INSPECTION OF BRACKETS INSTALLATION. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRACKETS ARE CORRECTLY INSTALLED BUT MY AXLE IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IS GOING TO COST ME $300.00. AXLE...

Jul 7, 2016 Suspension

HAD BRACKETS INSTALLED ON REAR AXLE ON A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL AND BROUGHT VEHICLE IN TODAY TO FORD FOR ANOTHER RECALL FOR INSPECTION OF BRACKETS INSTALLATION. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRACKETS ARE CORRECTLY INSTALLED BUT MY AXLE IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IS GOING TO COST ME $300.00. AXLE...

Jul 4, 2016 Suspension 185,000 mi

SAFETY RECALL 15S27/NHTSA RECALL 15V-608, HAD MY VEHICLE INSPECTED AS PER THE RECALL WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE, LESS THAN A MONTH LATER THE REAR AXLE CRACKED CAUSING A TIRE TO BLOW. NOW THEY DO NOT WANT TO HONOR THE RECALL SOLUTION

Jul 4, 2016 Suspension 185,000 mi

SAFETY RECALL 15S27/NHTSA RECALL 15V-608, HAD MY VEHICLE INSPECTED AS PER THE RECALL WAS TOLD IT WAS FINE, LESS THAN A MONTH LATER THE REAR AXLE CRACKED CAUSING A TIRE TO BLOW. NOW THEY DO NOT WANT TO HONOR THE RECALL SOLUTION

Jun 23, 2016 Steering 160,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD MY WINDSTAR FRONT END WORKED ON BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL RECALL ISSUES. THEY DID A CRAPPY JOB OF THAT AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SITTING MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME WHEN IT BROKE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ...

Jun 23, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD MY WINDSTAR FRONT END WORKED ON BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL RECALL ISSUES. THEY DID A CRAPPY JOB OF THAT AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SITTING MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME WHEN IT BROKE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ...

Jun 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD MY WINDSTAR FRONT END WORKED ON BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL RECALL ISSUES. THEY DID A CRAPPY JOB OF THAT AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SITTING MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME WHEN IT BROKE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ...

Jun 23, 2016 Steering 160,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD MY WINDSTAR FRONT END WORKED ON BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL RECALL ISSUES. THEY DID A CRAPPY JOB OF THAT AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SITTING MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME WHEN IT BROKE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ...

Jun 23, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD MY WINDSTAR FRONT END WORKED ON BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL RECALL ISSUES. THEY DID A CRAPPY JOB OF THAT AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SITTING MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME WHEN IT BROKE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ...

Jun 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other 160,000 mi

I RECENTLY HAD MY WINDSTAR FRONT END WORKED ON BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER, WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF ALL RECALL ISSUES. THEY DID A CRAPPY JOB OF THAT AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS SITTING MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME WHEN IT BROKE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS IS NOT A SAFE ...

May 19, 2016 Equipment Fire 106,390 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN INTERNAL FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE REAR AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING. THE CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIRES AND THE COVERING WERE MELTED. THE CONTACT SMELLED STRONG PLASTIC FUMES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED ...

May 19, 2016 Electrical System Fire 106,390 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN INTERNAL FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE REAR AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING. THE CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIRES AND THE COVERING WERE MELTED. THE CONTACT SMELLED STRONG PLASTIC FUMES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED ...

May 19, 2016 Equipment Fire 106,390 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN INTERNAL FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE REAR AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING. THE CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIRES AND THE COVERING WERE MELTED. THE CONTACT SMELLED STRONG PLASTIC FUMES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED ...

May 19, 2016 Electrical System Fire 106,390 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, AN INTERNAL FIRE ERUPTED NEAR THE REAR AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING. THE CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WIRES AND THE COVERING WERE MELTED. THE CONTACT SMELLED STRONG PLASTIC FUMES IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED ...

May 18, 2016 Suspension

TAKATA RECALL, DUE TO RUST THE SWAY BAR BRACKET HAS BROKE FROM SUBFRAME. DIDN'T KNOW IT UNTIL I GOT IT LOOKED AT FOR AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE.

May 18, 2016 Suspension

TAKATA RECALL, DUE TO RUST THE SWAY BAR BRACKET HAS BROKE FROM SUBFRAME. DIDN'T KNOW IT UNTIL I GOT IT LOOKED AT FOR AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE.

May 16, 2016 Suspension 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS PUSHED ...

May 16, 2016 Suspension 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS PUSHED ...

May 6, 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED AND WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE V...

May 6, 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,750 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED AND WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE V...

May 3, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 97,000 mi

I CAME UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF THE FRAME, I LOST STEERING, BRAKES, HAD TO SLAM IT INTO PARK TO STOP. I ENDED UP ACROSS THE ROAD. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2011 FOR THE AXLE MOUNT AND FORD DECIDED IT ONLY NEEDED A COATING ON IT, 5 SECONDS LATER WE WOULD OF BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A...

May 3, 2016 Steering Crash 97,000 mi

I CAME UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF THE FRAME, I LOST STEERING, BRAKES, HAD TO SLAM IT INTO PARK TO STOP. I ENDED UP ACROSS THE ROAD. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2011 FOR THE AXLE MOUNT AND FORD DECIDED IT ONLY NEEDED A COATING ON IT, 5 SECONDS LATER WE WOULD OF BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A...

May 3, 2016 Suspension Crash 97,000 mi

I CAME UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF THE FRAME, I LOST STEERING, BRAKES, HAD TO SLAM IT INTO PARK TO STOP. I ENDED UP ACROSS THE ROAD. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2011 FOR THE AXLE MOUNT AND FORD DECIDED IT ONLY NEEDED A COATING ON IT, 5 SECONDS LATER WE WOULD OF BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A...

May 3, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 97,000 mi

I CAME UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF THE FRAME, I LOST STEERING, BRAKES, HAD TO SLAM IT INTO PARK TO STOP. I ENDED UP ACROSS THE ROAD. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2011 FOR THE AXLE MOUNT AND FORD DECIDED IT ONLY NEEDED A COATING ON IT, 5 SECONDS LATER WE WOULD OF BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A...

May 3, 2016 Steering Crash 97,000 mi

I CAME UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF THE FRAME, I LOST STEERING, BRAKES, HAD TO SLAM IT INTO PARK TO STOP. I ENDED UP ACROSS THE ROAD. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2011 FOR THE AXLE MOUNT AND FORD DECIDED IT ONLY NEEDED A COATING ON IT, 5 SECONDS LATER WE WOULD OF BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A...

May 3, 2016 Suspension Crash 97,000 mi

I CAME UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF THE FRAME, I LOST STEERING, BRAKES, HAD TO SLAM IT INTO PARK TO STOP. I ENDED UP ACROSS THE ROAD. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2011 FOR THE AXLE MOUNT AND FORD DECIDED IT ONLY NEEDED A COATING ON IT, 5 SECONDS LATER WE WOULD OF BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY A...

Mar 28, 2016 Suspension 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT OR WELDING. THE AXLE WAS WELDED. A YEAR EARLIER, THE REAR PASSENGER SID...

Mar 28, 2016 Suspension 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT OR WELDING. THE AXLE WAS WELDED. A YEAR EARLIER, THE REAR PASSENGER SID...

Dec 26, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON FOR SOME TIME. THERE WASN'T ANY CHANGE IN THE BRAKES SO I ASSUMED THERE WAS A SENSOR SWITCH OR OTHER COMPUTER RELATED ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC AND KEPT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED TO INTERMITTENTLY STAY ON EVENTUALLY BURNI...

Dec 26, 2015 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENTLY COMING ON FOR SOME TIME. THERE WASN'T ANY CHANGE IN THE BRAKES SO I ASSUMED THERE WAS A SENSOR SWITCH OR OTHER COMPUTER RELATED ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC AND KEPT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED TO INTERMITTENTLY STAY ON EVENTUALLY BURNI...

Nov 19, 2015 Steering 130,448 mi

THE SUBFRAME RUSTED & SWAY BAR ANCOR BRACKET BROKE LOSE. I WAS ABLE TO WEILD IT BACK ON. I NOTICED THE SUB FRAME HAD A RUST HOLE IN IT BETWEEN THE THE REPAIRS DONE BY FORD RECALL 11S16 AFEW YEARS AGO.I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ,WAS TOLD MY VAN WAS TO OLD & TO MANY MILES ON IT.I GOT RECALL FOR THE ...

Nov 19, 2015 Steering 130,448 mi

THE SUBFRAME RUSTED & SWAY BAR ANCOR BRACKET BROKE LOSE. I WAS ABLE TO WEILD IT BACK ON. I NOTICED THE SUB FRAME HAD A RUST HOLE IN IT BETWEEN THE THE REPAIRS DONE BY FORD RECALL 11S16 AFEW YEARS AGO.I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ,WAS TOLD MY VAN WAS TO OLD & TO MANY MILES ON IT.I GOT RECALL FOR THE ...

Nov 16, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO DRIVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Nov 16, 2015 Service Brakes 55,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY IN WARM WEATHER. OBD II CODE- C1185. DEALER SAYS IT LIKELY NEEDS ECU AND HCU REPLACED. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM. HTTPS://DUCKDUCKGO.COM/?Q=WINDSTAR+C1185

Nov 16, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO DRIVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Nov 16, 2015 Service Brakes 55,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY IN WARM WEATHER. OBD II CODE- C1185. DEALER SAYS IT LIKELY NEEDS ECU AND HCU REPLACED. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM. HTTPS://DUCKDUCKGO.COM/?Q=WINDSTAR+C1185

Nov 13, 2015 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED FOR NHTSA...

Nov 13, 2015 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED FOR NHTSA...

Nov 12, 2015 Suspension 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AXLE WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER...

Nov 12, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE AND THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS I...

Nov 12, 2015 Suspension 318,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENDING AND CAUSED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED DUE TO A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THE AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Nov 12, 2015 Suspension 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AXLE WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER...

Nov 12, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE AND THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS I...

Nov 12, 2015 Suspension 318,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENDING AND CAUSED THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED DUE TO A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THE AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N...

Nov 9, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA C...

Nov 9, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA C...

Nov 3, 2015 Suspension 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE INITIAL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) IN MID OCTOBER OF 2010. THE REMEDY DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSTALLED REAR AXLE BRACKETS THAT DID NOT SUPPORT THE FRAME. THE VEHI...

Nov 3, 2015 Suspension 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE INITIAL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) IN MID OCTOBER OF 2010. THE REMEDY DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER INSTALLED REAR AXLE BRACKETS THAT DID NOT SUPPORT THE FRAME. THE VEHI...

Nov 2, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONT...

Nov 2, 2015 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONT...

Nov 1, 2015 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTOIN CONTROLL LIGHTS ARE ALL ON AT ALL TIMES NOWAND MY SPEED DOMITOR HAS SLOWLY GONE OUT ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL THE DATE BELOW IS AN APROX

Nov 1, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTOIN CONTROLL LIGHTS ARE ALL ON AT ALL TIMES NOWAND MY SPEED DOMITOR HAS SLOWLY GONE OUT ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL THE DATE BELOW IS AN APROX

Nov 1, 2015 Service Brakes 115,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTOIN CONTROLL LIGHTS ARE ALL ON AT ALL TIMES NOWAND MY SPEED DOMITOR HAS SLOWLY GONE OUT ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL THE DATE BELOW IS AN APROX

Nov 1, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 115,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTOIN CONTROLL LIGHTS ARE ALL ON AT ALL TIMES NOWAND MY SPEED DOMITOR HAS SLOWLY GONE OUT ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL THE DATE BELOW IS AN APROX

Oct 30, 2015 Service Brakes

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUALLY COME ON AND OFF AND SEEMS LIKE A FAULTY ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRONICS, BUT IT RENDERS THE ABS ENTIRELY USELESS WHEN ON. I HAVE ASKED AROUND IF THERE WAS AN OFFICIAL RECALL AS THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE AND WAS DIRECTED TO REPORT THIS ON THIS SITE. I RECENTLY HA...

Oct 30, 2015 Service Brakes

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUALLY COME ON AND OFF AND SEEMS LIKE A FAULTY ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRONICS, BUT IT RENDERS THE ABS ENTIRELY USELESS WHEN ON. I HAVE ASKED AROUND IF THERE WAS AN OFFICIAL RECALL AS THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE AND WAS DIRECTED TO REPORT THIS ON THIS SITE. I RECENTLY HA...

Oct 27, 2015 Suspension 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SECOND NOTIFICATION, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACK...

Oct 27, 2015 Suspension 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SECOND NOTIFICATION, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V608000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REINFORCEMENT BRACK...

Oct 24, 2015 Structure 137,000 mi

IN MARCH 2015, I REPORTED TO FORD THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. WE HAD BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE 10 MINUTES BEFORE GOING 70 MPH. IF IT HAD BROKEN THEN, MY HUSBAND AND TWO DAUGHTERS (13, 15) WOULD HAVE MOST CERTAINLY BEEN KILLED. HOWEVER, GOD SPARED US BECAUSE WE WERE ONLY...

Oct 24, 2015 Structure 137,000 mi

IN MARCH 2015, I REPORTED TO FORD THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. WE HAD BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE 10 MINUTES BEFORE GOING 70 MPH. IF IT HAD BROKEN THEN, MY HUSBAND AND TWO DAUGHTERS (13, 15) WOULD HAVE MOST CERTAINLY BEEN KILLED. HOWEVER, GOD SPARED US BECAUSE WE WERE ONLY...

Oct 19, 2015 Suspension 179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE REAR TIRE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AFTER THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED. THE TIRE HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Oct 19, 2015 Wheels 179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE REAR TIRE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AFTER THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED. THE TIRE HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Oct 19, 2015 Suspension 179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE REAR TIRE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AFTER THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED. THE TIRE HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Oct 19, 2015 Wheels 179,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE REAR TIRE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AFTER THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED. THE TIRE HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS T...

Oct 14, 2015 Structure 186,000 mi

AFTER NOTICING WOBBLING OF MY BACK TIRE DRIVING MY DAUGHTER HOME FROM SCHOOL MY FATHER LOOKED AT ME VEHICLE TO NOT ONLY SEE THAT MY REAR AXEL HAD CRACKED (IN PROCESS OF INSEPCTION FOR RECALL REPAIR ON THAT) BUT ALSO NOTUCE THE THE FRONT SUB FRAME IS RUSTING SO MUCH THAT EVERYTHING ATTACHED TO IT IS ...

Oct 14, 2015 Steering 186,000 mi

AFTER NOTICING WOBBLING OF MY BACK TIRE DRIVING MY DAUGHTER HOME FROM SCHOOL MY FATHER LOOKED AT ME VEHICLE TO NOT ONLY SEE THAT MY REAR AXEL HAD CRACKED (IN PROCESS OF INSEPCTION FOR RECALL REPAIR ON THAT) BUT ALSO NOTUCE THE THE FRONT SUB FRAME IS RUSTING SO MUCH THAT EVERYTHING ATTACHED TO IT IS ...

Oct 14, 2015 Structure 186,000 mi

AFTER NOTICING WOBBLING OF MY BACK TIRE DRIVING MY DAUGHTER HOME FROM SCHOOL MY FATHER LOOKED AT ME VEHICLE TO NOT ONLY SEE THAT MY REAR AXEL HAD CRACKED (IN PROCESS OF INSEPCTION FOR RECALL REPAIR ON THAT) BUT ALSO NOTUCE THE THE FRONT SUB FRAME IS RUSTING SO MUCH THAT EVERYTHING ATTACHED TO IT IS ...

Oct 14, 2015 Steering 186,000 mi

AFTER NOTICING WOBBLING OF MY BACK TIRE DRIVING MY DAUGHTER HOME FROM SCHOOL MY FATHER LOOKED AT ME VEHICLE TO NOT ONLY SEE THAT MY REAR AXEL HAD CRACKED (IN PROCESS OF INSEPCTION FOR RECALL REPAIR ON THAT) BUT ALSO NOTUCE THE THE FRONT SUB FRAME IS RUSTING SO MUCH THAT EVERYTHING ATTACHED TO IT IS ...

Oct 8, 2015 Suspension Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TH...

Oct 8, 2015 Suspension Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TH...

Sep 26, 2015 Suspension

THE SUBFRAME IN THE FRONT HAD CRACKED AFTER HAVING THE REPAIR/RECALL DONE BY FORD. THIS IS THE PASSENGER SIDE, RIGHT BY THE MOUNT TO THE BODY.

Sep 26, 2015 Steering

THE SUBFRAME IN THE FRONT HAD CRACKED AFTER HAVING THE REPAIR/RECALL DONE BY FORD. THIS IS THE PASSENGER SIDE, RIGHT BY THE MOUNT TO THE BODY.

Sep 26, 2015 Suspension

THE SUBFRAME IN THE FRONT HAD CRACKED AFTER HAVING THE REPAIR/RECALL DONE BY FORD. THIS IS THE PASSENGER SIDE, RIGHT BY THE MOUNT TO THE BODY.

Sep 26, 2015 Steering

THE SUBFRAME IN THE FRONT HAD CRACKED AFTER HAVING THE REPAIR/RECALL DONE BY FORD. THIS IS THE PASSENGER SIDE, RIGHT BY THE MOUNT TO THE BODY.

Sep 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other

BETWEEN MY MARCH 2015 OIL CHANGE AND MY JULY 30 2015 OIL CHANGE THE CONTROL ARMS BROKE AND COMPLETELY RUINED A TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. CHEWED IT UP VERY BADLY PUTTING ME AT RISK FOR AN ACCIDENT FROM A BLOW OUT OR LOSS OF CONTROL. I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE PROBLE...

Sep 24, 2015 Steering

BETWEEN MY MARCH 2015 OIL CHANGE AND MY JULY 30 2015 OIL CHANGE THE CONTROL ARMS BROKE AND COMPLETELY RUINED A TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. CHEWED IT UP VERY BADLY PUTTING ME AT RISK FOR AN ACCIDENT FROM A BLOW OUT OR LOSS OF CONTROL. I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE PROBLE...

Sep 24, 2015 Unknown Or Other

BETWEEN MY MARCH 2015 OIL CHANGE AND MY JULY 30 2015 OIL CHANGE THE CONTROL ARMS BROKE AND COMPLETELY RUINED A TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. CHEWED IT UP VERY BADLY PUTTING ME AT RISK FOR AN ACCIDENT FROM A BLOW OUT OR LOSS OF CONTROL. I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE PROBLE...

Sep 24, 2015 Steering

BETWEEN MY MARCH 2015 OIL CHANGE AND MY JULY 30 2015 OIL CHANGE THE CONTROL ARMS BROKE AND COMPLETELY RUINED A TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. CHEWED IT UP VERY BADLY PUTTING ME AT RISK FOR AN ACCIDENT FROM A BLOW OUT OR LOSS OF CONTROL. I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE PROBLE...

Sep 23, 2015 Wheels 135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I HEARD A CRUNCHING SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SWAY ON THE ROAD. I HAD TO SLOW MY SPEEDS AND PULL OVER AT A SAFE SPOT, WHICH WAS A PARKING LOT TO INSPECT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. AFTER INSPECTION, I NOTED THE PASSENGER REAR ...

Sep 23, 2015 Power Train 135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I HEARD A CRUNCHING SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SWAY ON THE ROAD. I HAD TO SLOW MY SPEEDS AND PULL OVER AT A SAFE SPOT, WHICH WAS A PARKING LOT TO INSPECT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. AFTER INSPECTION, I NOTED THE PASSENGER REAR ...

Sep 23, 2015 Wheels 135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I HEARD A CRUNCHING SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SWAY ON THE ROAD. I HAD TO SLOW MY SPEEDS AND PULL OVER AT A SAFE SPOT, WHICH WAS A PARKING LOT TO INSPECT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. AFTER INSPECTION, I NOTED THE PASSENGER REAR ...

Sep 23, 2015 Power Train 135,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I HEARD A CRUNCHING SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SWAY ON THE ROAD. I HAD TO SLOW MY SPEEDS AND PULL OVER AT A SAFE SPOT, WHICH WAS A PARKING LOT TO INSPECT WHAT THE ISSUE WAS. AFTER INSPECTION, I NOTED THE PASSENGER REAR ...

Sep 20, 2015 Service Brakes 84,507 mi

WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE TO GO SHOPPING EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE TILL I GOT ABOUT 25 MILES FROM MY HOUSE THAT IS WHEN I GOT STOPPED AT MY FIRST RED LIGHT THAT WHEN I WAS WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN THE ABS AND PARK BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON SO I PULLED OVER AT MY NEAREST CONVENIENCE SHUT THE VAN ...

Sep 20, 2015 Service Brakes 84,507 mi

WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE TO GO SHOPPING EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE TILL I GOT ABOUT 25 MILES FROM MY HOUSE THAT IS WHEN I GOT STOPPED AT MY FIRST RED LIGHT THAT WHEN I WAS WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN THE ABS AND PARK BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON SO I PULLED OVER AT MY NEAREST CONVENIENCE SHUT THE VAN ...

Aug 30, 2015 Engine 193,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE LATEST EVENT WHICH OCCURRED WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE MINIVAN JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS NOT A STALLING WARNING OR ANYTHING. ALL LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VAN ...

Aug 30, 2015 Electrical System 193,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE LATEST EVENT WHICH OCCURRED WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE MINIVAN JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS NOT A STALLING WARNING OR ANYTHING. ALL LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VAN ...

Aug 30, 2015 Steering 193,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE LATEST EVENT WHICH OCCURRED WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE MINIVAN JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS NOT A STALLING WARNING OR ANYTHING. ALL LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VAN ...

Aug 30, 2015 Engine 193,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE LATEST EVENT WHICH OCCURRED WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE MINIVAN JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS NOT A STALLING WARNING OR ANYTHING. ALL LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VAN ...

Aug 30, 2015 Electrical System 193,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE LATEST EVENT WHICH OCCURRED WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE MINIVAN JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS NOT A STALLING WARNING OR ANYTHING. ALL LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VAN ...

Aug 30, 2015 Steering 193,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF ON ME WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES. DURING THE LATEST EVENT WHICH OCCURRED WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND THE MINIVAN JUST SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THERE IS NOT A STALLING WARNING OR ANYTHING. ALL LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASH AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VAN ...

Aug 26, 2015 Suspension 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER A MAN HOLE COVER, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE FA...

Aug 26, 2015 Suspension 182,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER A MAN HOLE COVER, THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE FA...

Aug 20, 2015 Structure 61,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A KNOCKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME ENGINE CROSS MEMBER WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY T...

Aug 20, 2015 Structure 61,400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A KNOCKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME ENGINE CROSS MEMBER WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY T...

Aug 17, 2015 Suspension 139,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE THE REAR AXLE BROKE; THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE REAR AXLE AND POSSIBLY BREAK. IN 2011 THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON THE REAR AXLE. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99000 MILES ON IT. THE REPAIRS PERFORMED WERE AS FOLLOWS: THEY SP...

Aug 17, 2015 Suspension 139,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE THE REAR AXLE BROKE; THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE REAR AXLE AND POSSIBLY BREAK. IN 2011 THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON THE REAR AXLE. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99000 MILES ON IT. THE REPAIRS PERFORMED WERE AS FOLLOWS: THEY SP...

Aug 14, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE STATION AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABNORMAL NOISE WAS AN AXLE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION). TH...

Aug 14, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE STATION AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABNORMAL NOISE WAS AN AXLE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION). TH...

Aug 5, 2015 Power Train 140,361 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TILTED INWARDS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE...

Aug 5, 2015 Suspension 140,361 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TILTED INWARDS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE...

Aug 5, 2015 Power Train 140,361 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TILTED INWARDS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE...

Aug 5, 2015 Suspension 140,361 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TILTED INWARDS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE...

Jul 27, 2015 Steering 161,000 mi

WE WISH TO BE CONTACTED AND HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES TO REPORT. (1) ODI REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINEERING ANALYSIS EA10-007 SUB FRAME AND (2) ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY RECALL PROCEDURES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE FRAUDULENT AND ILLEGAL ACTIONS. SPACE IS INADEQUATE BUT WILL TRY TO SUM...

Jul 27, 2015 Suspension 161,000 mi

WE WISH TO BE CONTACTED AND HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES TO REPORT. (1) ODI REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINEERING ANALYSIS EA10-007 SUB FRAME AND (2) ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY RECALL PROCEDURES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE FRAUDULENT AND ILLEGAL ACTIONS. SPACE IS INADEQUATE BUT WILL TRY TO SUM...

Jul 27, 2015 Service Brakes 161,000 mi

WE WISH TO BE CONTACTED AND HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES TO REPORT. (1) ODI REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINEERING ANALYSIS EA10-007 SUB FRAME AND (2) ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY RECALL PROCEDURES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE FRAUDULENT AND ILLEGAL ACTIONS. SPACE IS INADEQUATE BUT WILL TRY TO SUM...

Jul 27, 2015 Steering 161,000 mi

WE WISH TO BE CONTACTED AND HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES TO REPORT. (1) ODI REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINEERING ANALYSIS EA10-007 SUB FRAME AND (2) ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY RECALL PROCEDURES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE FRAUDULENT AND ILLEGAL ACTIONS. SPACE IS INADEQUATE BUT WILL TRY TO SUM...

Jul 27, 2015 Suspension 161,000 mi

WE WISH TO BE CONTACTED AND HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES TO REPORT. (1) ODI REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINEERING ANALYSIS EA10-007 SUB FRAME AND (2) ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY RECALL PROCEDURES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE FRAUDULENT AND ILLEGAL ACTIONS. SPACE IS INADEQUATE BUT WILL TRY TO SUM...

Jul 27, 2015 Service Brakes 161,000 mi

WE WISH TO BE CONTACTED AND HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES TO REPORT. (1) ODI REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINEERING ANALYSIS EA10-007 SUB FRAME AND (2) ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY RECALL PROCEDURES AND WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE FRAUDULENT AND ILLEGAL ACTIONS. SPACE IS INADEQUATE BUT WILL TRY TO SUM...

Jul 23, 2015 Suspension 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SWAYING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TWO REAR TIRES WERE FACING INWARDS. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE ...

Jul 23, 2015 Suspension 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SWAYING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TWO REAR TIRES WERE FACING INWARDS. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE ...

Jul 7, 2015 Suspension 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OVER A BUMP OR POTHOLE IN THE ROAD, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ABNORMALLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TIRES SOUNDED AS IF THEY WERE WHISTLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Jul 7, 2015 Suspension 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OVER A BUMP OR POTHOLE IN THE ROAD, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ABNORMALLY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TIRES SOUNDED AS IF THEY WERE WHISTLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE...

Jul 6, 2015 Structure 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS BENT AND NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Jul 6, 2015 Structure 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS BENT AND NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Jul 5, 2015 Service Brakes 178,000 mi

ABS FAILURE, READING CODE C1185 AND MANY OTHER C CODES REFERENCING CIRCUIT FAILURES AT EACH WHEEL.

Jul 5, 2015 Service Brakes 178,000 mi

ABS FAILURE, READING CODE C1185 AND MANY OTHER C CODES REFERENCING CIRCUIT FAILURES AT EACH WHEEL.

Jun 30, 2015 Wheels 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FAILED AND NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME ROTTED OUT WHILE INSTALLING THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Jun 30, 2015 Wheels 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FAILED AND NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME ROTTED OUT WHILE INSTALLING THE SPARE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Jun 28, 2015 Electrical System

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN STARTED LIGHTING UP ON THE DASH WHILE DRIVING THEN WOULD GO OUT, KEPT GETTING WORSE. NOW THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME, ALSO MY LOW TIRE LIGHT AND THERE IS THE PROPER IN AIR IN TIRE. IN APRIL 17TH 2015, MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED ACTING UP, WOULD NOT REGISTER T...

Jun 28, 2015 Electrical System

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN STARTED LIGHTING UP ON THE DASH WHILE DRIVING THEN WOULD GO OUT, KEPT GETTING WORSE. NOW THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME, ALSO MY LOW TIRE LIGHT AND THERE IS THE PROPER IN AIR IN TIRE. IN APRIL 17TH 2015, MY SPEEDOMETER STARTED ACTING UP, WOULD NOT REGISTER T...

Jun 21, 2015 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON SINCE 2009 - 6 YEARS WITHOUT RELIABLE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO A POOR MANUFACTURING ISSUE AND STILL NO RECALL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE!!

Jun 21, 2015 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON SINCE 2009 - 6 YEARS WITHOUT RELIABLE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO A POOR MANUFACTURING ISSUE AND STILL NO RECALL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE!!

Jun 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other 126,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN MY GAUGES STARTED TO BOUNCE BACK AND FORTH LIKE CRAZY UNTIL 1 OF THEM BROKE OFF. I MANAGE TO FIX THE BROKEN GAUGE AND THEN ABOUT 5 DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I MANGED TO FIX IT ONCE AGAIN AND NOW IT'S DOING IT MORE OFTEN. I'VE HAD THE ALTANATOR CHECKE...

Jun 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other 126,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN MY GAUGES STARTED TO BOUNCE BACK AND FORTH LIKE CRAZY UNTIL 1 OF THEM BROKE OFF. I MANAGE TO FIX THE BROKEN GAUGE AND THEN ABOUT 5 DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I MANGED TO FIX IT ONCE AGAIN AND NOW IT'S DOING IT MORE OFTEN. I'VE HAD THE ALTANATOR CHECKE...

Jun 16, 2015 Suspension 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS ANGLED AT 90 DEGREES TOWARDS THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTA...

Jun 16, 2015 Suspension 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS ANGLED AT 90 DEGREES TOWARDS THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTA...

Jun 12, 2015 Suspension 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. ONCE THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HIS RESIDENCE, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED DUE TO THE REAR AXLE MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAI...

Jun 12, 2015 Suspension 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. ONCE THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AT HIS RESIDENCE, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED DUE TO THE REAR AXLE MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAI...

May 28, 2015 Suspension 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WERE TWO LOUD POPS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. ...

May 28, 2015 Structure

OUR VAN HAS A RUSTING SUBFRAME. WE BROUGHT IT IN TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE OF A SCRAPING SOUND WE HEARD WHEN MAKING SHARP RIGHT-HAND TURNS, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE. THE MECHANIC TOLD US OF A POTENTIAL RECALL ON A RUSTING SUBFRAME SO WE BROUGHT IT INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY REFUSED TO T...

May 28, 2015 Steering

OUR VAN HAS A RUSTING SUBFRAME. WE BROUGHT IT IN TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE OF A SCRAPING SOUND WE HEARD WHEN MAKING SHARP RIGHT-HAND TURNS, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE. THE MECHANIC TOLD US OF A POTENTIAL RECALL ON A RUSTING SUBFRAME SO WE BROUGHT IT INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY REFUSED TO T...

May 28, 2015 Suspension 210,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WERE TWO LOUD POPS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. ...

May 28, 2015 Structure

OUR VAN HAS A RUSTING SUBFRAME. WE BROUGHT IT IN TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE OF A SCRAPING SOUND WE HEARD WHEN MAKING SHARP RIGHT-HAND TURNS, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE. THE MECHANIC TOLD US OF A POTENTIAL RECALL ON A RUSTING SUBFRAME SO WE BROUGHT IT INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY REFUSED TO T...

May 28, 2015 Steering

OUR VAN HAS A RUSTING SUBFRAME. WE BROUGHT IT IN TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE OF A SCRAPING SOUND WE HEARD WHEN MAKING SHARP RIGHT-HAND TURNS, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE. THE MECHANIC TOLD US OF A POTENTIAL RECALL ON A RUSTING SUBFRAME SO WE BROUGHT IT INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY REFUSED TO T...

May 21, 2015 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER SAID ITS THE ABS ECU BOX. THEY ALWAYS HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH A WIRE INSIDE THE BOX COMING LOSE

May 21, 2015 Suspension 190,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR DOING ABOUT 15MPH I NOTICED A SMELL LIKE BURNING RUBBER AND THE TIRE SLANTEDINWARDS AT THE TOP OF REAR PASSANGER SIDE. I IMMEDIATLEY PULLED OVER. I WAS RIGJT IN FRONT OF A AUTO REPAIR SHOP WHO ONFORMED ME THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLE HAD BROKEN. I HAD JUST LEFT MY HOME SO I WAS NO MR...

May 21, 2015 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER SAID ITS THE ABS ECU BOX. THEY ALWAYS HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH A WIRE INSIDE THE BOX COMING LOSE

May 21, 2015 Suspension 190,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR DOING ABOUT 15MPH I NOTICED A SMELL LIKE BURNING RUBBER AND THE TIRE SLANTEDINWARDS AT THE TOP OF REAR PASSANGER SIDE. I IMMEDIATLEY PULLED OVER. I WAS RIGJT IN FRONT OF A AUTO REPAIR SHOP WHO ONFORMED ME THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLE HAD BROKEN. I HAD JUST LEFT MY HOME SO I WAS NO MR...

May 16, 2015 Service Brakes 169,500 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY

May 16, 2015 Suspension 155,991 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT NIGHT. WHEN SHE GOT HOME SHE TOLD US THAT THE VAN WAS NOT HANDLING WELL AT ALL. IT TURNS OUT THE REAR AXLE HAD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL TO PUSH UP INTO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND START RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL W...

May 16, 2015 Unknown Or Other 155,991 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT NIGHT. WHEN SHE GOT HOME SHE TOLD US THAT THE VAN WAS NOT HANDLING WELL AT ALL. IT TURNS OUT THE REAR AXLE HAD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL TO PUSH UP INTO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND START RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL W...

May 16, 2015 Service Brakes 169,500 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY

May 16, 2015 Suspension 155,991 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT NIGHT. WHEN SHE GOT HOME SHE TOLD US THAT THE VAN WAS NOT HANDLING WELL AT ALL. IT TURNS OUT THE REAR AXLE HAD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL TO PUSH UP INTO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND START RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL W...

May 16, 2015 Unknown Or Other 155,991 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHEN OUR DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT NIGHT. WHEN SHE GOT HOME SHE TOLD US THAT THE VAN WAS NOT HANDLING WELL AT ALL. IT TURNS OUT THE REAR AXLE HAD CRACKED WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL TO PUSH UP INTO THE WHEEL HOUSING AND START RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL W...

May 13, 2015 Service Brakes 118,000 mi

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. TURNED VEHICLE OFF, WAITED BRIEFLY, AND TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON, LIGHTS WEREN'T VISIBLE. NEXT ERRAND RUN OF THE DAY, GOT A COUPLE OF MILES AWAY FROM THE HOUSE, WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. WENT INTO STORE, CAME BACK OUT, STARTED THE VEHICLE, AND LIGHTS S...

May 13, 2015 Service Brakes 118,000 mi

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. TURNED VEHICLE OFF, WAITED BRIEFLY, AND TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON, LIGHTS WEREN'T VISIBLE. NEXT ERRAND RUN OF THE DAY, GOT A COUPLE OF MILES AWAY FROM THE HOUSE, WHEN THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. WENT INTO STORE, CAME BACK OUT, STARTED THE VEHICLE, AND LIGHTS S...

May 12, 2015 Suspension 186,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE COLLAPSES WHILE DRIVING ON THE FDR DRIVE, NY CITY, THE VAN WAS TOWED TO A SHOP IN BROOKLYN. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME OF THE REAR AXLE HAS TO REPLACED.THERE WAS A RECALL DONE ON THE VEHICLE IN 2011 FOR THE REAR AXLE BUT AT THE TIME I DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM. WHAT EVER FIXED THAT ...

May 12, 2015 Suspension 186,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE COLLAPSES WHILE DRIVING ON THE FDR DRIVE, NY CITY, THE VAN WAS TOWED TO A SHOP IN BROOKLYN. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME OF THE REAR AXLE HAS TO REPLACED.THERE WAS A RECALL DONE ON THE VEHICLE IN 2011 FOR THE REAR AXLE BUT AT THE TIME I DO NOT HAVE A PROBLEM. WHAT EVER FIXED THAT ...

May 10, 2015 Suspension 129,000 mi

DUE TO DUST IT HAS A SEVER DAMAGES IN FRONT ARMS, IT BECOMES DANGEROUS AND ENGINE WILL FALL DOWN AT ANY TIME WILE RUNING. I ALREADY LOOKED FOR RECALLS BY THE VIN NUMBERS AT THE FOLLOWING APLIES: NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS 10V385000 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 10S13 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OP...

May 10, 2015 Suspension 129,000 mi

DUE TO DUST IT HAS A SEVER DAMAGES IN FRONT ARMS, IT BECOMES DANGEROUS AND ENGINE WILL FALL DOWN AT ANY TIME WILE RUNING. I ALREADY LOOKED FOR RECALLS BY THE VIN NUMBERS AT THE FOLLOWING APLIES: NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OPENS 10V385000 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 10S13 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: OP...

May 8, 2015 Visibility 136,000 mi

LAST NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 PM, A PLEASANT EVENING AT ABOUT 65 DEGREES AND A LIGHT RAIN; FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE REAR QUARTER (AUTOMATED) WINDOW EXPLODED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE GLASS WAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLES BACK AND MIDDLE SEATS AS WELL AS IN THE DRIVEWAY. BECAUSE I HAVE SE...

May 8, 2015 Suspension 215,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR WAS RECALLED FOR A ISSUE WITH THE REAR AXLE BEAM.FORD INSTALLED A PATCH ON THE BEAN MADE TO REINFORCE THE AREA WHICH RUST IN HIGH SALT STATES.1 WEEK AGO THE AXLE BROKE UNDER THAT PATCH AND AS YOU CAN SEE IT IS NOW IN TWO PIECES,AFTER CONTACTING FORD I WAS TOLD THE PATCH WAS ONLY WAR...

May 8, 2015 Visibility 136,000 mi

LAST NIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 PM, A PLEASANT EVENING AT ABOUT 65 DEGREES AND A LIGHT RAIN; FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER THE REAR QUARTER (AUTOMATED) WINDOW EXPLODED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE GLASS WAS ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLES BACK AND MIDDLE SEATS AS WELL AS IN THE DRIVEWAY. BECAUSE I HAVE SE...

May 8, 2015 Suspension 215,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR WAS RECALLED FOR A ISSUE WITH THE REAR AXLE BEAM.FORD INSTALLED A PATCH ON THE BEAN MADE TO REINFORCE THE AREA WHICH RUST IN HIGH SALT STATES.1 WEEK AGO THE AXLE BROKE UNDER THAT PATCH AND AS YOU CAN SEE IT IS NOW IN TWO PIECES,AFTER CONTACTING FORD I WAS TOLD THE PATCH WAS ONLY WAR...

May 7, 2015 Suspension 245,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL AND RESUME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE RUSTED AND PARTIALLY DETACHED. IN 2011, T...

May 7, 2015 Suspension 245,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL AND RESUME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE RUSTED AND PARTIALLY DETACHED. IN 2011, T...

May 6, 2015 Suspension 152,877 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN, THE REAR AXLE BROKE AFTER GOING OVER A MINOR DIP IN THE ROAD FROM FROST HEAVING. THE SAFETY RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED BY THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. ALTHOUGH THE REINFORCEMENTS WERE APPLIED, AND AXLE INSPECTION COMPLETED BY FORD CERTIFIED MECHANICS THE AXLE BROKE WHERE THE REIN...

May 6, 2015 Suspension 152,877 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN, THE REAR AXLE BROKE AFTER GOING OVER A MINOR DIP IN THE ROAD FROM FROST HEAVING. THE SAFETY RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED BY THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. ALTHOUGH THE REINFORCEMENTS WERE APPLIED, AND AXLE INSPECTION COMPLETED BY FORD CERTIFIED MECHANICS THE AXLE BROKE WHERE THE REIN...

May 1, 2015 Suspension 158,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING BACK TO HOME AND THE WINDSTAR GET OUT OF CONTROL AND FINALLY I STOP THE MINIVAN I WAS SCARED. *TR

May 1, 2015 Suspension 158,000 mi

THE BACK AXLE BROKE AND MY CAR GET OUT OF CONTROL I LOOK UP THE RECALL IN YOUR PAGE AND CALL THE FORD AND THEY CHECK MY VIN I THEY SAID THAT MY CAR IS NOT IN THE RECALL BECAUSE NOT ALL THAT FABRICS HAVE THAT RECALL SO I MADE THE DECISION TO MAKE THE COMPLAINT I AM WITH NO CAR, KNOWING THAT RECALL...

May 1, 2015 Suspension 110,919 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) IN 2013. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

May 1, 2015 Suspension 158,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING BACK TO HOME AND THE WINDSTAR GET OUT OF CONTROL AND FINALLY I STOP THE MINIVAN I WAS SCARED. *TR

May 1, 2015 Suspension 158,000 mi

THE BACK AXLE BROKE AND MY CAR GET OUT OF CONTROL I LOOK UP THE RECALL IN YOUR PAGE AND CALL THE FORD AND THEY CHECK MY VIN I THEY SAID THAT MY CAR IS NOT IN THE RECALL BECAUSE NOT ALL THAT FABRICS HAVE THAT RECALL SO I MADE THE DECISION TO MAKE THE COMPLAINT I AM WITH NO CAR, KNOWING THAT RECALL...

May 1, 2015 Suspension 110,919 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) IN 2013. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED...

Apr 20, 2015 Suspension Crash 140,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 20, 2015 Power Train Crash 140,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 20, 2015 Suspension Crash 140,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 20, 2015 Power Train Crash 140,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT. *TR

Apr 15, 2015 Suspension Fire 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WAS LEANING INWARDS AND RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A ...

Apr 15, 2015 Suspension Fire 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WAS LEANING INWARDS AND RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A ...

Apr 2, 2015 Electrical System 154,802 mi

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ON THE MASTER CYLINDER THERE IS A LEAK, THE REAR BRAKES FAIL TO WORK AT ALL AND THE ECU SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Apr 2, 2015 Service Brakes 154,802 mi

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ON THE MASTER CYLINDER THERE IS A LEAK, THE REAR BRAKES FAIL TO WORK AT ALL AND THE ECU SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Apr 2, 2015 Electrical System 154,802 mi

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ON THE MASTER CYLINDER THERE IS A LEAK, THE REAR BRAKES FAIL TO WORK AT ALL AND THE ECU SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Apr 2, 2015 Service Brakes 154,802 mi

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, ON THE MASTER CYLINDER THERE IS A LEAK, THE REAR BRAKES FAIL TO WORK AT ALL AND THE ECU SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Mar 31, 2015 Suspension 134,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE CRACKED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS TILTED INWARDS. ...

Mar 31, 2015 Suspension 134,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE CRACKED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS TILTED INWARDS. ...

Mar 23, 2015 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY BRAKES OR ABS. I HAVE THE CODES READ BY A MECHANIC AND IT SAID THE REAR ABS SENSOR WAS BAD. I GOT IT REPLACED AND IT NEVER FIXED THE ISSUE. SO I HAD IT READ AGAIN BY A MECHANIC AND IT SAID THE SAME THING. *TR

Mar 23, 2015 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY BRAKES OR ABS. I HAVE THE CODES READ BY A MECHANIC AND IT SAID THE REAR ABS SENSOR WAS BAD. I GOT IT REPLACED AND IT NEVER FIXED THE ISSUE. SO I HAD IT READ AGAIN BY A MECHANIC AND IT SAID THE SAME THING. *TR

Mar 10, 2015 Engine 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED...

Mar 10, 2015 Engine 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED...

Feb 26, 2015 Service Brakes 13,285 mi

I BOUGHT THE VAN FROM SOMEONE DROVE FROM A HOUR FOURTYFIVE MIN AWAY FROM HOME GOT ALMOST HOME AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BK LIGHT ON RIGHT WENT OUT SEATS STOP WORKING THEY ELECTRICAL AND THE HEAT MESS UP VERY UNPLEASED CAUSE I HAVE KIDS I DRIVE TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY

Feb 26, 2015 Electrical System 13,285 mi

I BOUGHT THE VAN FROM SOMEONE DROVE FROM A HOUR FOURTYFIVE MIN AWAY FROM HOME GOT ALMOST HOME AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BK LIGHT ON RIGHT WENT OUT SEATS STOP WORKING THEY ELECTRICAL AND THE HEAT MESS UP VERY UNPLEASED CAUSE I HAVE KIDS I DRIVE TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY

Feb 26, 2015 Service Brakes 13,285 mi

I BOUGHT THE VAN FROM SOMEONE DROVE FROM A HOUR FOURTYFIVE MIN AWAY FROM HOME GOT ALMOST HOME AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BK LIGHT ON RIGHT WENT OUT SEATS STOP WORKING THEY ELECTRICAL AND THE HEAT MESS UP VERY UNPLEASED CAUSE I HAVE KIDS I DRIVE TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY

Feb 26, 2015 Electrical System 13,285 mi

I BOUGHT THE VAN FROM SOMEONE DROVE FROM A HOUR FOURTYFIVE MIN AWAY FROM HOME GOT ALMOST HOME AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BK LIGHT ON RIGHT WENT OUT SEATS STOP WORKING THEY ELECTRICAL AND THE HEAT MESS UP VERY UNPLEASED CAUSE I HAVE KIDS I DRIVE TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY

Feb 25, 2015 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Feb 25, 2015 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

"CHECK TRACTION CONTROL" WARNING SIGNAL, BREAK LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, TRAC OFF LIGHT, AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. SPEEDOMOTER STOPPED WORKING, TACHOMETER STOPPED WORKING, VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT WHEN NECESSARY. LOCAL MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A FAILURE IN THE ABS PUMP AND ABS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *JS

Feb 25, 2015 Steering 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AS THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Feb 25, 2015 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

"CHECK TRACTION CONTROL" WARNING SIGNAL, BREAK LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, TRAC OFF LIGHT, AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. SPEEDOMOTER STOPPED WORKING, TACHOMETER STOPPED WORKING, VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT WHEN NECESSARY. LOCAL MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A FAILURE IN THE ABS PUMP AND ABS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *JS

Feb 12, 2015 Electrical System 236,000 mi

THE ABS SENSOR LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND OTHER WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DISPLAY. IN DOING AN INTERNET SEARCH IT APPEARS TO BE BAD SENSORS AND THAT A RECALL IS PENDING. I AM FACING THE SAME ISSUES AS MANY OTHER PEOPLE. THANK YOU. *TR

Feb 12, 2015 Service Brakes 146,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE VAN AT 50 MPH THE YELLOW ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK TO THE GARAGE , SAID ABS SYSTEM GAVE 8 CODES BUT THEY COULDN'T PIN POINT A PROBLEM, LIGHT WENT OFF ON ITS OWN AND VAN REGAINED ABS FUNCTION , AND NOW RANDOMLY THE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ABS IS DEACTIVATED. *TR

Feb 12, 2015 Electrical System 236,000 mi

THE ABS SENSOR LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND OTHER WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DISPLAY. IN DOING AN INTERNET SEARCH IT APPEARS TO BE BAD SENSORS AND THAT A RECALL IS PENDING. I AM FACING THE SAME ISSUES AS MANY OTHER PEOPLE. THANK YOU. *TR

Feb 12, 2015 Service Brakes 146,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE VAN AT 50 MPH THE YELLOW ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK TO THE GARAGE , SAID ABS SYSTEM GAVE 8 CODES BUT THEY COULDN'T PIN POINT A PROBLEM, LIGHT WENT OFF ON ITS OWN AND VAN REGAINED ABS FUNCTION , AND NOW RANDOMLY THE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE ABS IS DEACTIVATED. *TR

Feb 11, 2015 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

ABS LIGHT WENT OFF. BRAKES SUDDENLY BECAME LESS EFFECTIVE ON THE SNOW LADEN ICY PAVEMENT. TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 11, 2015 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

ABS LIGHT WENT OFF. BRAKES SUDDENLY BECAME LESS EFFECTIVE ON THE SNOW LADEN ICY PAVEMENT. TEMPORARILY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 7, 2015 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT START BLINKING, TURN OFF THE IGNITION FOR A FEW MINUTES AND ALL IS WELL FOR A FEW SECONDS OR MABY A FEW DAYS, (THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS SOMEHOW RELATED TO TEMPERATURE BECAUSE AS ...

Feb 7, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 90,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT START BLINKING, TURN OFF THE IGNITION FOR A FEW MINUTES AND ALL IS WELL FOR A FEW SECONDS OR MABY A FEW DAYS, (THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS SOMEHOW RELATED TO TEMPERATURE BECAUSE AS ...

Feb 7, 2015 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT START BLINKING, TURN OFF THE IGNITION FOR A FEW MINUTES AND ALL IS WELL FOR A FEW SECONDS OR MABY A FEW DAYS, (THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS SOMEHOW RELATED TO TEMPERATURE BECAUSE AS ...

Feb 7, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 90,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON. BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT START BLINKING, TURN OFF THE IGNITION FOR A FEW MINUTES AND ALL IS WELL FOR A FEW SECONDS OR MABY A FEW DAYS, (THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS SOMEHOW RELATED TO TEMPERATURE BECAUSE AS ...

Jan 29, 2015 Traction Control System 138,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON..... BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT KEEP COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. TURN OFF IGNITION AND THEN THEY GO OFF FOR A SHORT TIME THEN BACK ON. *TR

Jan 29, 2015 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON..... BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT KEEP COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. TURN OFF IGNITION AND THEN THEY GO OFF FOR A SHORT TIME THEN BACK ON. *TR

Jan 29, 2015 Traction Control System 138,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON..... BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT KEEP COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. TURN OFF IGNITION AND THEN THEY GO OFF FOR A SHORT TIME THEN BACK ON. *TR

Jan 29, 2015 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL COMES ON..... BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION OFF LIGHT KEEP COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. TURN OFF IGNITION AND THEN THEY GO OFF FOR A SHORT TIME THEN BACK ON. *TR

Jan 23, 2015 Service Brakes

AFTER RUNNING/DRIVING MY VAN FOR ABOUT 10 MINS. THE "ABS" AND THE "BRAKE" LIGHTS SHOW UP ON MY DASHBOARD. MY BRAKES MAKE A SCREECHING NOISE WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKE AND A GRINDING NOISE AS WELL. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WHILE I'M DRIVING MY VAN WITH THEM IN IT. PLEASE INFORM ME OF HO...

Jan 23, 2015 Service Brakes

AFTER RUNNING/DRIVING MY VAN FOR ABOUT 10 MINS. THE "ABS" AND THE "BRAKE" LIGHTS SHOW UP ON MY DASHBOARD. MY BRAKES MAKE A SCREECHING NOISE WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKE AND A GRINDING NOISE AS WELL. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY WHILE I'M DRIVING MY VAN WITH THEM IN IT. PLEASE INFORM ME OF HO...

Jan 18, 2015 Air Bags 116,967 mi

DURING INSPECTION INSPECTER 38573 REPORTED A DIAGNOSTIC FAULT AS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. AFTER FAILED INSPECTION. I LOOKED FOR PART WITH THE AVAIL. CURRENT PART ON VEHICLE IS 1F2A-14B321-EE. I CANNOT FIND A PART NUMBER MATCHING. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF HE INFACT WAS RIGHT. AND I ...

Jan 18, 2015 Seat Belts 116,967 mi

DURING INSPECTION INSPECTER 38573 REPORTED A DIAGNOSTIC FAULT AS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. AFTER FAILED INSPECTION. I LOOKED FOR PART WITH THE AVAIL. CURRENT PART ON VEHICLE IS 1F2A-14B321-EE. I CANNOT FIND A PART NUMBER MATCHING. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF HE INFACT WAS RIGHT. AND I ...

Jan 18, 2015 Seats 116,967 mi

DURING INSPECTION INSPECTER 38573 REPORTED A DIAGNOSTIC FAULT AS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. AFTER FAILED INSPECTION. I LOOKED FOR PART WITH THE AVAIL. CURRENT PART ON VEHICLE IS 1F2A-14B321-EE. I CANNOT FIND A PART NUMBER MATCHING. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF HE INFACT WAS RIGHT. AND I ...

Jan 18, 2015 Air Bags 116,967 mi

DURING INSPECTION INSPECTER 38573 REPORTED A DIAGNOSTIC FAULT AS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. AFTER FAILED INSPECTION. I LOOKED FOR PART WITH THE AVAIL. CURRENT PART ON VEHICLE IS 1F2A-14B321-EE. I CANNOT FIND A PART NUMBER MATCHING. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF HE INFACT WAS RIGHT. AND I ...

Jan 18, 2015 Seat Belts 116,967 mi

DURING INSPECTION INSPECTER 38573 REPORTED A DIAGNOSTIC FAULT AS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. AFTER FAILED INSPECTION. I LOOKED FOR PART WITH THE AVAIL. CURRENT PART ON VEHICLE IS 1F2A-14B321-EE. I CANNOT FIND A PART NUMBER MATCHING. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF HE INFACT WAS RIGHT. AND I ...

Jan 18, 2015 Seats 116,967 mi

DURING INSPECTION INSPECTER 38573 REPORTED A DIAGNOSTIC FAULT AS AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE. AFTER FAILED INSPECTION. I LOOKED FOR PART WITH THE AVAIL. CURRENT PART ON VEHICLE IS 1F2A-14B321-EE. I CANNOT FIND A PART NUMBER MATCHING. I TOOK IT TO A SECOND MECHANIC TO VERIFY IF HE INFACT WAS RIGHT. AND I ...

Jan 12, 2015 Service Brakes 1,500,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER. WAITED FOR THE CAR TO COOL DOWN. LIGHT DIDN'T GOOD AWAY. I HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN THE RECALL FOR CRUISE CONTROL DONE. I TESTED AND THE ABS SYSTEM IS DEFINITELY NOT WORKING. LUCKILY, I GREW UP WITHOUT ABS, AND KNOW TO PUMP THE BRAKES. I AM GETTING THE...

Jan 12, 2015 Service Brakes 1,500,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER. WAITED FOR THE CAR TO COOL DOWN. LIGHT DIDN'T GOOD AWAY. I HAVE ALREADY GOTTEN THE RECALL FOR CRUISE CONTROL DONE. I TESTED AND THE ABS SYSTEM IS DEFINITELY NOT WORKING. LUCKILY, I GREW UP WITHOUT ABS, AND KNOW TO PUMP THE BRAKES. I AM GETTING THE...

Jan 7, 2015 Steering 109,000 mi

THE SAME PART INDICATED IN RECALL IS BAD, MY VAN NEEDS FIX. THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY PART OR REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN ISN'T SHOWING ANY RECALLS. WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO? *TR

Jan 7, 2015 Suspension 109,000 mi

THE SAME PART INDICATED IN RECALL IS BAD, MY VAN NEEDS FIX. THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY PART OR REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN ISN'T SHOWING ANY RECALLS. WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO? *TR

Jan 7, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

THE SAME PART INDICATED IN RECALL IS BAD, MY VAN NEEDS FIX. THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY PART OR REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN ISN'T SHOWING ANY RECALLS. WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO? *TR

Jan 7, 2015 Steering 109,000 mi

THE SAME PART INDICATED IN RECALL IS BAD, MY VAN NEEDS FIX. THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY PART OR REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN ISN'T SHOWING ANY RECALLS. WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO? *TR

Jan 7, 2015 Suspension 109,000 mi

THE SAME PART INDICATED IN RECALL IS BAD, MY VAN NEEDS FIX. THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY PART OR REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN ISN'T SHOWING ANY RECALLS. WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO? *TR

Jan 7, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

THE SAME PART INDICATED IN RECALL IS BAD, MY VAN NEEDS FIX. THE RECALL DOESN'T COVER MY PART OR REPAIR BECAUSE MY VIN ISN'T SHOWING ANY RECALLS. WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME INDICATED IN THE RECALL. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO? *TR

Jan 2, 2015 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A FEW DAYS NOW. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET SERVICED, ABS LIGHT ON PANEL AND BRAKES SQUEAKING. RELIABLE MECHANIC SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE FINE AND NO REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED, BUT THAT MY ABS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. I WAS TOLD THE ABS LIGHT WAS ELECTRICA...

Jan 2, 2015 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A FEW DAYS NOW. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET SERVICED, ABS LIGHT ON PANEL AND BRAKES SQUEAKING. RELIABLE MECHANIC SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE FINE AND NO REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED, BUT THAT MY ABS WOULD NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. I WAS TOLD THE ABS LIGHT WAS ELECTRICA...

Jan 1, 2015 Service Brakes 151,164 mi

ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET SERVICED ASSUMING BRAKES WERE NEEDING MAINTENANCE DUE TO ILLUMINATED ABS LIGHT ON PANEL AND BREAKS SQUEAKING. RELIABLE MECHANIC SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE FINE AND NO REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED, BUT THAT MY ABS WOULD NOT FUNCTI...

Jan 1, 2015 Service Brakes 151,164 mi

ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET SERVICED ASSUMING BRAKES WERE NEEDING MAINTENANCE DUE TO ILLUMINATED ABS LIGHT ON PANEL AND BREAKS SQUEAKING. RELIABLE MECHANIC SHOP INFORMED ME THAT THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE FINE AND NO REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED, BUT THAT MY ABS WOULD NOT FUNCTI...

Dec 30, 2014 Structure 91,120 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT SUBFRAMES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT SUBFRAME EXHIBITED A HOLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ...

Dec 30, 2014 Structure 91,120 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT SUBFRAMES WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT SUBFRAME EXHIBITED A HOLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ...

Dec 29, 2014 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Dec 29, 2014 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE...

Dec 17, 2014 Suspension 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN UNKNOWN PART ON THE VEHICLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TO CAVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY MOUNT SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE FROM RUST AND KNOCKED...

Dec 17, 2014 Suspension 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN UNKNOWN PART ON THE VEHICLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TO CAVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY MOUNT SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE FROM RUST AND KNOCKED...

Dec 6, 2014 Suspension 120,000 mi

IN 2011 FORD RECALLED OVER 400000 VANS (1997-2003) DUE TO SERIOUS CORROSION OF AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS. SPECIAL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT FORD EXPENSE. RECENTLY MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT AND THE VAN SUB FRAME HAD CONTINUED TO RUST BADLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE UNIT WAS A SAFETY ...

Dec 6, 2014 Steering 120,000 mi

IN 2011 FORD RECALLED OVER 400000 VANS (1997-2003) DUE TO SERIOUS CORROSION OF AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS. SPECIAL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT FORD EXPENSE. RECENTLY MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT AND THE VAN SUB FRAME HAD CONTINUED TO RUST BADLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE UNIT WAS A SAFETY ...

Dec 6, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

IN 2011 FORD RECALLED OVER 400000 VANS (1997-2003) DUE TO SERIOUS CORROSION OF AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS. SPECIAL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT FORD EXPENSE. RECENTLY MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT AND THE VAN SUB FRAME HAD CONTINUED TO RUST BADLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE UNIT WAS A SAFETY ...

Dec 6, 2014 Suspension 120,000 mi

IN 2011 FORD RECALLED OVER 400000 VANS (1997-2003) DUE TO SERIOUS CORROSION OF AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS. SPECIAL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT FORD EXPENSE. RECENTLY MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT AND THE VAN SUB FRAME HAD CONTINUED TO RUST BADLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE UNIT WAS A SAFETY ...

Dec 6, 2014 Steering 120,000 mi

IN 2011 FORD RECALLED OVER 400000 VANS (1997-2003) DUE TO SERIOUS CORROSION OF AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS. SPECIAL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT FORD EXPENSE. RECENTLY MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT AND THE VAN SUB FRAME HAD CONTINUED TO RUST BADLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE UNIT WAS A SAFETY ...

Dec 6, 2014 Structure 120,000 mi

IN 2011 FORD RECALLED OVER 400000 VANS (1997-2003) DUE TO SERIOUS CORROSION OF AXLES AND OTHER COMPONENTS. SPECIAL REPAIRS WERE DONE AT FORD EXPENSE. RECENTLY MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR MOTOR MOUNT AND THE VAN SUB FRAME HAD CONTINUED TO RUST BADLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE UNIT WAS A SAFETY ...

Dec 3, 2014 Suspension 150,000 mi

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: AUG 26, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 FORD'S RECALL NO. IS 10S13. THIS VEHICLE (VIN#: [XXX]) HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED BACK IN 2001 FOR THE REAR AXLE. ON 12/1/2014, MY GIRLFRIEND BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING IN TOWARDS THE...

Dec 3, 2014 Suspension 150,000 mi

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: AUG 26, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000 FORD'S RECALL NO. IS 10S13. THIS VEHICLE (VIN#: [XXX]) HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED BACK IN 2001 FOR THE REAR AXLE. ON 12/1/2014, MY GIRLFRIEND BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING IN TOWARDS THE...

Dec 2, 2014 Suspension 170,917 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000(SUSPENSION) AND HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE DEALER WAS EXPECTED TO INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL THE REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT...

Dec 2, 2014 Structure 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE F...

Dec 2, 2014 Steering 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE F...

Dec 2, 2014 Suspension 170,917 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V385000(SUSPENSION) AND HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE DEALER WAS EXPECTED TO INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY INSTALL THE REAR AXLE REINFORCEMENT...

Dec 2, 2014 Structure 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE F...

Dec 2, 2014 Steering 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE F...

Nov 18, 2014 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED STATING THAT THE ECU MASTER RELAY IS NOT GETTING POWER. THIS COMES AND GOES. *TR

Nov 18, 2014 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED STATING THAT THE ECU MASTER RELAY IS NOT GETTING POWER. THIS COMES AND GOES. *TR

Nov 16, 2014 Service Brakes

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. ALSO HAVE SHAKING IN SUSPENSION FRONT AND BACK. DEALER CONDUCTED THE BACK AXLE REPAIR BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS A LITTLE SHAKE WITH NEW TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TR

Nov 16, 2014 Suspension

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. ALSO HAVE SHAKING IN SUSPENSION FRONT AND BACK. DEALER CONDUCTED THE BACK AXLE REPAIR BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS A LITTLE SHAKE WITH NEW TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TR

Nov 16, 2014 Service Brakes

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. ALSO HAVE SHAKING IN SUSPENSION FRONT AND BACK. DEALER CONDUCTED THE BACK AXLE REPAIR BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS A LITTLE SHAKE WITH NEW TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TR

Nov 16, 2014 Suspension

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. ALSO HAVE SHAKING IN SUSPENSION FRONT AND BACK. DEALER CONDUCTED THE BACK AXLE REPAIR BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS A LITTLE SHAKE WITH NEW TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TR

Nov 9, 2014 Power Train 194,321 mi

THE FRONT RIGHT AXEL BROKE, I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT NOR DID I RUN IT INTO A DITCH. THE FRAME HAS CRACKED, ITS WHERE THE AXLE AND THE FRAME MEET. IT'S A 2001 AND YES, IT'S AN OLD VEHICLE, BUT ITS THE ONLY TRANSPORTATION I CAN AFFORD RIGHT NOW. IF I CAN TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED I ...

Nov 9, 2014 Suspension 194,321 mi

THE FRONT RIGHT AXEL BROKE, I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT NOR DID I RUN IT INTO A DITCH. THE FRAME HAS CRACKED, ITS WHERE THE AXLE AND THE FRAME MEET. IT'S A 2001 AND YES, IT'S AN OLD VEHICLE, BUT ITS THE ONLY TRANSPORTATION I CAN AFFORD RIGHT NOW. IF I CAN TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED I ...

Nov 9, 2014 Power Train 194,321 mi

THE FRONT RIGHT AXEL BROKE, I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT NOR DID I RUN IT INTO A DITCH. THE FRAME HAS CRACKED, ITS WHERE THE AXLE AND THE FRAME MEET. IT'S A 2001 AND YES, IT'S AN OLD VEHICLE, BUT ITS THE ONLY TRANSPORTATION I CAN AFFORD RIGHT NOW. IF I CAN TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED I ...

Nov 9, 2014 Suspension 194,321 mi

THE FRONT RIGHT AXEL BROKE, I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT NOR DID I RUN IT INTO A DITCH. THE FRAME HAS CRACKED, ITS WHERE THE AXLE AND THE FRAME MEET. IT'S A 2001 AND YES, IT'S AN OLD VEHICLE, BUT ITS THE ONLY TRANSPORTATION I CAN AFFORD RIGHT NOW. IF I CAN TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED I ...

Nov 8, 2014 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON THEN OFF. *TR

Nov 8, 2014 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER DRIVING 4-5 MILES. THE LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN THE IGNITION IS CYCLED. THERE IS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE SCDS CIRCUIT WHICH MAY BE RELATED TO THIS ISSUE. I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE SERVICED BY FORD FOR ABOUT A HALF DOZEN ISSUES AND I THINK THE SCDS WAS ONE OF THE...

Nov 8, 2014 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON THEN OFF. *TR

Nov 8, 2014 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER DRIVING 4-5 MILES. THE LIGHTS GO OFF WHEN THE IGNITION IS CYCLED. THERE IS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING ONTO THE SCDS CIRCUIT WHICH MAY BE RELATED TO THIS ISSUE. I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE SERVICED BY FORD FOR ABOUT A HALF DOZEN ISSUES AND I THINK THE SCDS WAS ONE OF THE...

Nov 4, 2014 Service Brakes 144,500 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEEDOMETER EITHER ARE INTERMITTENT OR NOT WORKING AT ALL. THIS CAUSES ISSUES WITH BRAKING, VEHICLE CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTIVENESS AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Nov 4, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 144,500 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEEDOMETER EITHER ARE INTERMITTENT OR NOT WORKING AT ALL. THIS CAUSES ISSUES WITH BRAKING, VEHICLE CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTIVENESS AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Nov 4, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 144,500 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEEDOMETER EITHER ARE INTERMITTENT OR NOT WORKING AT ALL. THIS CAUSES ISSUES WITH BRAKING, VEHICLE CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTIVENESS AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Nov 4, 2014 Service Brakes 144,500 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEEDOMETER EITHER ARE INTERMITTENT OR NOT WORKING AT ALL. THIS CAUSES ISSUES WITH BRAKING, VEHICLE CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTIVENESS AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Nov 4, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 144,500 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEEDOMETER EITHER ARE INTERMITTENT OR NOT WORKING AT ALL. THIS CAUSES ISSUES WITH BRAKING, VEHICLE CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTIVENESS AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Nov 4, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 144,500 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEEDOMETER EITHER ARE INTERMITTENT OR NOT WORKING AT ALL. THIS CAUSES ISSUES WITH BRAKING, VEHICLE CONTROL, DRIVER ATTENTIVENESS AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED ISSUES. *TR

Nov 2, 2014 Service Brakes 157,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, TAIL LIGHT, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ALL CAME ON. *TR

Nov 2, 2014 Service Brakes 157,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, TAIL LIGHT, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ALL CAME ON. *TR

Oct 31, 2014 Suspension 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE HAD FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Oct 31, 2014 Suspension 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILUR...

Oct 31, 2014 Suspension 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE HAD FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...

Oct 31, 2014 Suspension 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILUR...

Oct 30, 2014 Wheels 142,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN THE PLACE THAT WAS "FIXED" BY THE RECALL WORK IN 2010. NOTICED SQUEAKING NOISES (TIRE WAS RUBBING) AND A LARGE CLUNK AND WIGGLE WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. TOOK A PHOTO WHEN I GOT TO THE PARKING LOT. MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS AT AN ANGLE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR A...

Oct 30, 2014 Suspension 142,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN THE PLACE THAT WAS "FIXED" BY THE RECALL WORK IN 2010. NOTICED SQUEAKING NOISES (TIRE WAS RUBBING) AND A LARGE CLUNK AND WIGGLE WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. TOOK A PHOTO WHEN I GOT TO THE PARKING LOT. MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS AT AN ANGLE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR A...

Oct 30, 2014 Structure 142,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN THE PLACE THAT WAS "FIXED" BY THE RECALL WORK IN 2010. NOTICED SQUEAKING NOISES (TIRE WAS RUBBING) AND A LARGE CLUNK AND WIGGLE WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. TOOK A PHOTO WHEN I GOT TO THE PARKING LOT. MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS AT AN ANGLE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR A...

Oct 30, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, A LOUD ABNORMAL THUMP NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS TILTED INWARD. THE ...

Oct 30, 2014 Steering 147,880 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN I HEARD A CLUNK. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I HEARD A METAL-ON-METAL CLANKING NOISE. I THEN DROVE HOME, PARKED THE VAN UNTIL THE NEXT DAY. ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014, I REMOVED THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE TO FIND THE SWAY BAR BRACKET COMPLETELY RUST...

Oct 30, 2014 Wheels 142,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN THE PLACE THAT WAS "FIXED" BY THE RECALL WORK IN 2010. NOTICED SQUEAKING NOISES (TIRE WAS RUBBING) AND A LARGE CLUNK AND WIGGLE WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. TOOK A PHOTO WHEN I GOT TO THE PARKING LOT. MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS AT AN ANGLE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR A...

Oct 30, 2014 Suspension 142,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN THE PLACE THAT WAS "FIXED" BY THE RECALL WORK IN 2010. NOTICED SQUEAKING NOISES (TIRE WAS RUBBING) AND A LARGE CLUNK AND WIGGLE WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. TOOK A PHOTO WHEN I GOT TO THE PARKING LOT. MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS AT AN ANGLE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR A...

Oct 30, 2014 Structure 142,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN THE PLACE THAT WAS "FIXED" BY THE RECALL WORK IN 2010. NOTICED SQUEAKING NOISES (TIRE WAS RUBBING) AND A LARGE CLUNK AND WIGGLE WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT. TOOK A PHOTO WHEN I GOT TO THE PARKING LOT. MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS AT AN ANGLE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR A...

Oct 30, 2014 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, A LOUD ABNORMAL THUMP NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS TILTED INWARD. THE ...

Oct 30, 2014 Steering 147,880 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN I HEARD A CLUNK. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I HEARD A METAL-ON-METAL CLANKING NOISE. I THEN DROVE HOME, PARKED THE VAN UNTIL THE NEXT DAY. ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014, I REMOVED THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE TO FIND THE SWAY BAR BRACKET COMPLETELY RUST...

Oct 14, 2014 Suspension 181,618 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE INSTALLING NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V193000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,6...

Oct 14, 2014 Suspension 181,618 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE INSTALLING NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V193000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,6...

Oct 13, 2014 Suspension 1,310,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, WHEN MY VAN STARTED TO SHAKE AND SOUND LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I GOT OUT OF THE VAN AND LOOKED NO FLAT. WHEN I MADE IT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE BACK TIRE WAS LEANING AT AN ANGLE. I CHECKED MY LUG NUTS BUT THEY WERE TIGHT. I LOOKED UNDER THE VAN AND SEEN THAT THE AXLE B...

Oct 13, 2014 Suspension 1,310,000 mi

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, WHEN MY VAN STARTED TO SHAKE AND SOUND LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I GOT OUT OF THE VAN AND LOOKED NO FLAT. WHEN I MADE IT HOME I NOTICED THAT THE BACK TIRE WAS LEANING AT AN ANGLE. I CHECKED MY LUG NUTS BUT THEY WERE TIGHT. I LOOKED UNDER THE VAN AND SEEN THAT THE AXLE B...

Oct 7, 2014 Power Train 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND FAILED TO PICK UP SPEED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE PAST 5 MPH. THE VEHICL...

Oct 7, 2014 Power Train 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND FAILED TO PICK UP SPEED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE PAST 5 MPH. THE VEHICL...

Oct 7, 2014 Power Train 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND FAILED TO PICK UP SPEED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE PAST 5 MPH. THE VEHICL...

Oct 7, 2014 Power Train 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND FAILED TO PICK UP SPEED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED IT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE PAST 5 MPH. THE VEHICL...

Oct 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE AND BOTH BULBS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Oct 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE AND BOTH BULBS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Oct 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE AND BOTH BULBS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Oct 1, 2014 Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE AND BOTH BULBS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Sep 29, 2014 Service Brakes 91,000 mi

ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SOMETIMES BUT NOT ALWAYS. BRAKE FUNCTION WELL WITH NO ISSUES. *TR

Sep 29, 2014 Structure 96,859 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE MINIVAN WHICH NOW HAS A RUSTED, CORRODED AND BROKEN PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE SUBFRAME WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COMPLIED WITH THE EARLIER FORD RECALLS WITH REGARD TO THIS ISSUE (11S16) AND THE SERVICE WAS COMPLETED (6/20/2012) AT ...

Sep 29, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,859 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE MINIVAN WHICH NOW HAS A RUSTED, CORRODED AND BROKEN PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE SUBFRAME WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COMPLIED WITH THE EARLIER FORD RECALLS WITH REGARD TO THIS ISSUE (11S16) AND THE SERVICE WAS COMPLETED (6/20/2012) AT ...

Sep 29, 2014 Service Brakes 91,000 mi

ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SOMETIMES BUT NOT ALWAYS. BRAKE FUNCTION WELL WITH NO ISSUES. *TR

Sep 29, 2014 Structure 96,859 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE MINIVAN WHICH NOW HAS A RUSTED, CORRODED AND BROKEN PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE SUBFRAME WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COMPLIED WITH THE EARLIER FORD RECALLS WITH REGARD TO THIS ISSUE (11S16) AND THE SERVICE WAS COMPLETED (6/20/2012) AT ...

Sep 29, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,859 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE MINIVAN WHICH NOW HAS A RUSTED, CORRODED AND BROKEN PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE SUBFRAME WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COMPLIED WITH THE EARLIER FORD RECALLS WITH REGARD TO THIS ISSUE (11S16) AND THE SERVICE WAS COMPLETED (6/20/2012) AT ...

Sep 21, 2014 Service Brakes 196,000 mi

THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS GO ON. NOW THE ABS DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN WARMER WEATHER. READING ONLY HAS SHOWN THE ECM HAS A FAULTY SOLDER JOINT THAT WEARS DOWN IN SUMMER. IT IS INTERMITTENT ISSUE, BUT LARGE SAFETY RISK. *TR

Sep 21, 2014 Service Brakes 196,000 mi

THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHTS GO ON. NOW THE ABS DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN WARMER WEATHER. READING ONLY HAS SHOWN THE ECM HAS A FAULTY SOLDER JOINT THAT WEARS DOWN IN SUMMER. IT IS INTERMITTENT ISSUE, BUT LARGE SAFETY RISK. *TR

Sep 19, 2014 Service Brakes 151,104 mi

VEHICLE HAD A RECALL ON THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) IN 2009, REPAIR WAS DONE BY INSTALLING JUMPER AS SCDS WAS NOT LEAKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AS BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. FOUND LEAKING SCDS TO BE PROBLEM. FORD CONTACTED TO COVER REPAIR AS SCDS WAS KNOWN TO BE BAD WHEN RECALLED IN 2...

Sep 19, 2014 Service Brakes 151,104 mi

VEHICLE HAD A RECALL ON THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) IN 2009, REPAIR WAS DONE BY INSTALLING JUMPER AS SCDS WAS NOT LEAKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AS BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON. FOUND LEAKING SCDS TO BE PROBLEM. FORD CONTACTED TO COVER REPAIR AS SCDS WAS KNOWN TO BE BAD WHEN RECALLED IN 2...

Sep 18, 2014 Suspension 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER IN ONE DIRECTION INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE RE...

Sep 18, 2014 Service Brakes 162,856 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS WENT ON AS WELL AS ABS LIGHTS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS, VEHICLE STARTED TO BRAKE ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR. THIS HAPPENED TWICE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN I HAD CONTROL AGAIN. VERY SCARY.... *TR

Sep 18, 2014 Suspension 110,000 mi

THE RECALL 10S13 REAR AXLE INSPECTION AND REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON MY CAR IN 2011. FORD DEALER INSPECTED, CLEANED AND PAINTED AREAS OF REAR AXLE RECOMMENDED BY FORD. THEY INSTALLED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PARTS. NOW REAR AXLE RUSTED THRU WHERE WORK WAS DONE DURING RECALL WORK. IT IS SAFETY CONCERN. FORD'S...

Sep 18, 2014 Suspension 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER IN ONE DIRECTION INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE RE...

Sep 18, 2014 Service Brakes 162,856 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS WENT ON AS WELL AS ABS LIGHTS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS, VEHICLE STARTED TO BRAKE ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR. THIS HAPPENED TWICE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN I HAD CONTROL AGAIN. VERY SCARY.... *TR

Sep 18, 2014 Suspension 110,000 mi

THE RECALL 10S13 REAR AXLE INSPECTION AND REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON MY CAR IN 2011. FORD DEALER INSPECTED, CLEANED AND PAINTED AREAS OF REAR AXLE RECOMMENDED BY FORD. THEY INSTALLED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PARTS. NOW REAR AXLE RUSTED THRU WHERE WORK WAS DONE DURING RECALL WORK. IT IS SAFETY CONCERN. FORD'S...

Sep 13, 2014 Service Brakes

COMING TO STOP SIGN PUT ON BRAKES THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, WHEN LEAVING THE STOP SIGN THE BRAKES DRAGS AND WON'T RELEASE. *TR

Sep 13, 2014 Service Brakes

COMING TO STOP SIGN PUT ON BRAKES THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, WHEN LEAVING THE STOP SIGN THE BRAKES DRAGS AND WON'T RELEASE. *TR

Sep 9, 2014 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

CANNOT GET THE ABS WARNING BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY RESET AND/OR FIX. STAYS ON AND CANNOT DIAGNOSE. *TR

Sep 9, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. UNABLE TO UNLOCK ELECTRICAL OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ....IT LOCKS UP AND UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. PASSENGERS CAN'T OPEN DOOR IF AN EMERGENCY. ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS DON'T FUNCTION CONSTANTLY. *TR

Sep 9, 2014 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

CANNOT GET THE ABS WARNING BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY RESET AND/OR FIX. STAYS ON AND CANNOT DIAGNOSE. *TR

Sep 9, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

POWER WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. UNABLE TO UNLOCK ELECTRICAL OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ....IT LOCKS UP AND UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. PASSENGERS CAN'T OPEN DOOR IF AN EMERGENCY. ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS DON'T FUNCTION CONSTANTLY. *TR

Sep 8, 2014 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...

Sep 8, 2014 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...

Sep 4, 2014 Power Train 162,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACTED STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE SIDE TO SIDE ERRATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRACTION SENSOR AND R...

Sep 4, 2014 Power Train 162,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACTED STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE SIDE TO SIDE ERRATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRACTION SENSOR AND R...

Aug 30, 2014 Service Brakes

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENTLY BEEN COMING ON AND GOING OFF FOR YEARS. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC NOT TO WORRY , JUST A LOOSE WIRE SOMEWHERE! NOW I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE! I HAVE HAD ALL RECALLS COMPLETED ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE ...

Aug 30, 2014 Service Brakes

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENTLY BEEN COMING ON AND GOING OFF FOR YEARS. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC NOT TO WORRY , JUST A LOOSE WIRE SOMEWHERE! NOW I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE! I HAVE HAD ALL RECALLS COMPLETED ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE ...

Aug 27, 2014 Steering 136,000 mi

STOPPED AT INTERSECTION. BEGAN MOVING FORWARD MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND STEERING DISENGAGED, STEERING WHEEL WAS FREELY GOING IN CIRCLES. ACCELERATED THROUGH INTERSECTION, OVER CURB AND INTO GRASS AREA TO BE CLEAR OF CROSS TRAFFIC. HAD DIFFICULTY MOVING GEAR SHIFT BUT WAS ABLE TO FORCE IT INTO PAR...

Aug 27, 2014 Steering 136,000 mi

STOPPED AT INTERSECTION. BEGAN MOVING FORWARD MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND STEERING DISENGAGED, STEERING WHEEL WAS FREELY GOING IN CIRCLES. ACCELERATED THROUGH INTERSECTION, OVER CURB AND INTO GRASS AREA TO BE CLEAR OF CROSS TRAFFIC. HAD DIFFICULTY MOVING GEAR SHIFT BUT WAS ABLE TO FORCE IT INTO PAR...

Aug 25, 2014 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMBINED WITH ABS LIGHT, ABS DOES NOT FUNCTION. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, NOW CHRONIC. DIAGNOSTIC CODE C1185. *TR

Aug 25, 2014 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COMBINED WITH ABS LIGHT, ABS DOES NOT FUNCTION. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, NOW CHRONIC. DIAGNOSTIC CODE C1185. *TR

Aug 22, 2014 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

RED BRAKE LIGHT AND YELLOW ABS LIGHT ON AT SAME TIME. AT FIRST INTERMITTENT THEN MORE LIKELY ON THAN OFF IN JUNE OF 2014 I FOUND LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM SWITCH ON BOTTOM OF MASTER CYLINDER AND FOUND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING TO NUMEROUS ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS CAUSING O/D LIGHT TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY S...

Aug 22, 2014 Service Brakes 111,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND REMAIN ON AT THIS TIME. THE BRAKES WERE RECENTLY SERVICED AND CURRENTLY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM. THERE IS CONCERN FOR VEHICLE SAFETY AND BRAKING SYSTEM. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS IS A ERROR IN THE MODULE AND ABS STIL...

Aug 22, 2014 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

RED BRAKE LIGHT AND YELLOW ABS LIGHT ON AT SAME TIME. AT FIRST INTERMITTENT THEN MORE LIKELY ON THAN OFF IN JUNE OF 2014 I FOUND LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM SWITCH ON BOTTOM OF MASTER CYLINDER AND FOUND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING TO NUMEROUS ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS CAUSING O/D LIGHT TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY S...

Aug 22, 2014 Service Brakes 111,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND REMAIN ON AT THIS TIME. THE BRAKES WERE RECENTLY SERVICED AND CURRENTLY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM. THERE IS CONCERN FOR VEHICLE SAFETY AND BRAKING SYSTEM. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS IS A ERROR IN THE MODULE AND ABS STIL...

Aug 21, 2014 Suspension 198,763 mi

ONE WEEK PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED VACATION (900 MILE SOUTH) WE ASKED MECHANIC TO CHECK THE REAR AXLE BECAUSE OF THE PREVIOUS REPAIR FOR THE RECALL. BRACKETS INSTALLED 4/12/2011 BY HALDEMAN FORD IN ALLENTOWN, PA FOR THE RECALL 10S13 WERE IN PLACE PER OUR MECHANIC. SEVERAL SERIOUS CRACKS AND RUST AROUND ...

Aug 21, 2014 Suspension 198,763 mi

ONE WEEK PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED VACATION (900 MILE SOUTH) WE ASKED MECHANIC TO CHECK THE REAR AXLE BECAUSE OF THE PREVIOUS REPAIR FOR THE RECALL. BRACKETS INSTALLED 4/12/2011 BY HALDEMAN FORD IN ALLENTOWN, PA FOR THE RECALL 10S13 WERE IN PLACE PER OUR MECHANIC. SEVERAL SERIOUS CRACKS AND RUST AROUND ...

Aug 19, 2014 Service Brakes 156,000 mi

THE ABS AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS BOTH CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. AFTER HAVING THE CODES SCANNED, THERE WERE NINE CODES. C1185,C1198,C1194,C1254,C1246,C1250,C1242,C121 ANDC1210. THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ANY ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES NOT WORKING. I READ SEVERAL THREADS ABOUT BAD SOLDER JOINTS. *TR

Aug 19, 2014 Service Brakes 156,000 mi

THE ABS AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHTS BOTH CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. AFTER HAVING THE CODES SCANNED, THERE WERE NINE CODES. C1185,C1198,C1194,C1254,C1246,C1250,C1242,C121 ANDC1210. THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ANY ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES NOT WORKING. I READ SEVERAL THREADS ABOUT BAD SOLDER JOINTS. *TR

Aug 17, 2014 Service Brakes 84,372 mi

THE ABS AND HAND BRAKE KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED. AND NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON ALMOST PERMANENTLY. BASED ON REPORTS, AM AFRAID IF THIS IS GOING TO RESULT IN A FIRE EVENTUALLY. *TR

Aug 17, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 84,372 mi

THE ABS AND HAND BRAKE KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED. AND NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON ALMOST PERMANENTLY. BASED ON REPORTS, AM AFRAID IF THIS IS GOING TO RESULT IN A FIRE EVENTUALLY. *TR

Aug 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 84,372 mi

THE ABS AND HAND BRAKE KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED. AND NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON ALMOST PERMANENTLY. BASED ON REPORTS, AM AFRAID IF THIS IS GOING TO RESULT IN A FIRE EVENTUALLY. *TR

Aug 17, 2014 Service Brakes 84,372 mi

THE ABS AND HAND BRAKE KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED. AND NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON ALMOST PERMANENTLY. BASED ON REPORTS, AM AFRAID IF THIS IS GOING TO RESULT IN A FIRE EVENTUALLY. *TR

Aug 17, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 84,372 mi

THE ABS AND HAND BRAKE KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED. AND NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON ALMOST PERMANENTLY. BASED ON REPORTS, AM AFRAID IF THIS IS GOING TO RESULT IN A FIRE EVENTUALLY. *TR

Aug 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 84,372 mi

THE ABS AND HAND BRAKE KEPT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED. AND NOW THE LIGHTS ARE ON ALMOST PERMANENTLY. BASED ON REPORTS, AM AFRAID IF THIS IS GOING TO RESULT IN A FIRE EVENTUALLY. *TR

Aug 14, 2014 Service Brakes

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, ERROR 1185, POWER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE. *TR

Aug 14, 2014 Service Brakes

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, ERROR 1185, POWER RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE. *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Service Brakes 161,080 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT BOTH ILLUMINATED, AND ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL THAT INDICATES THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL. BOTH LIGHTS NOW COME ON AND TURN OFF (ALWAYS IN UNISON) RANDOMLY AND WITH NO APPARENT REASON. *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Steering 40,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT IS ON - STARTED 2007- WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST 1200.00 DOLLARS TO FIX IT; THAT IT WAS OK TO USE THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION. 8/14/14- REPLACED THE WHEELS BEARINGS ON THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT WHEELS-AFTER THE BEARINGS / AND SWAY BARS WERE REPLACE STILL HEAR A GRINDING NOISE FR...

Aug 11, 2014 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT IS ON - STARTED 2007- WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST 1200.00 DOLLARS TO FIX IT; THAT IT WAS OK TO USE THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION. 8/14/14- REPLACED THE WHEELS BEARINGS ON THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT WHEELS-AFTER THE BEARINGS / AND SWAY BARS WERE REPLACE STILL HEAR A GRINDING NOISE FR...

Aug 11, 2014 Service Brakes 161,080 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND PARKING BRAKE LIGHT BOTH ILLUMINATED, AND ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL THAT INDICATES THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL. BOTH LIGHTS NOW COME ON AND TURN OFF (ALWAYS IN UNISON) RANDOMLY AND WITH NO APPARENT REASON. *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Steering 40,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT IS ON - STARTED 2007- WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST 1200.00 DOLLARS TO FIX IT; THAT IT WAS OK TO USE THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION. 8/14/14- REPLACED THE WHEELS BEARINGS ON THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT WHEELS-AFTER THE BEARINGS / AND SWAY BARS WERE REPLACE STILL HEAR A GRINDING NOISE FR...

Aug 11, 2014 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT IS ON - STARTED 2007- WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST 1200.00 DOLLARS TO FIX IT; THAT IT WAS OK TO USE THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION. 8/14/14- REPLACED THE WHEELS BEARINGS ON THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT WHEELS-AFTER THE BEARINGS / AND SWAY BARS WERE REPLACE STILL HEAR A GRINDING NOISE FR...

Aug 10, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 203,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON DASH AND BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR NO REASON. *TR

Aug 10, 2014 Electrical System 203,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON DASH AND BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR NO REASON. *TR

Aug 10, 2014 Service Brakes 203,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON DASH AND BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR NO REASON. *TR

Aug 10, 2014 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON,USUALLY ON WARM DAYS, SOME TIMES NOT FOR DAYS, SOME TIMES ON ALL THE TIME. THE FORD DEALER ASSURES ME THE BRAKES ARE WORKING, BUT THE ABS MODULE IS NOT FUNCTIONING. ALL THE SENSORS SEEM TO WORK, BUT THE SYSTEM ITSELF DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE REPLACED THE MASTER ...

Aug 10, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 203,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON DASH AND BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR NO REASON. *TR

Aug 10, 2014 Electrical System 203,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON DASH AND BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR NO REASON. *TR

Aug 10, 2014 Service Brakes 203,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON DASH AND BRAKE LIGHT ON FOR NO REASON. *TR

Aug 10, 2014 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON,USUALLY ON WARM DAYS, SOME TIMES NOT FOR DAYS, SOME TIMES ON ALL THE TIME. THE FORD DEALER ASSURES ME THE BRAKES ARE WORKING, BUT THE ABS MODULE IS NOT FUNCTIONING. ALL THE SENSORS SEEM TO WORK, BUT THE SYSTEM ITSELF DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE REPLACED THE MASTER ...

Aug 6, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT CAUSES THE REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT AND/OR LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TO COME ON (EVEN THOUGH TIRE PRESSURE IS FINE.) MANY TIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. MY DEALER MENTIONED THAT THE ECM MODULE IS RETURNING MANY DIFFERENT CO...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT CAUSES THE REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT AND/OR LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TO COME ON (EVEN THOUGH TIRE PRESSURE IS FINE.) MANY TIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. MY DEALER MENTIONED THAT THE ECM MODULE IS RETURNING MANY DIFFERENT CO...

Aug 6, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT CAUSES THE REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT AND/OR LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TO COME ON (EVEN THOUGH TIRE PRESSURE IS FINE.) MANY TIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. MY DEALER MENTIONED THAT THE ECM MODULE IS RETURNING MANY DIFFERENT CO...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT CAUSES THE REGULAR BRAKE LIGHT AND/OR LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT TO COME ON (EVEN THOUGH TIRE PRESSURE IS FINE.) MANY TIMES IT HAPPENS WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. MY DEALER MENTIONED THAT THE ECM MODULE IS RETURNING MANY DIFFERENT CO...

Aug 2, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS CONSTANTLY DISPLAYED IN DASHBOARD DISPLAY. BRAKE INSPECTIONS CANNOT DETERMINE A CAUSE. I JUST LEARNED THAT MANY OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THAT A RECALL FOR REPAIR MAY BE (OR HAVE BEEN) ISSUED. *TR

Aug 2, 2014 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS CONSTANTLY DISPLAYED IN DASHBOARD DISPLAY. BRAKE INSPECTIONS CANNOT DETERMINE A CAUSE. I JUST LEARNED THAT MANY OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THAT A RECALL FOR REPAIR MAY BE (OR HAVE BEEN) ISSUED. *TR

Aug 2, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 192,000 mi

HAD RECALL REPAIRED AND STILL BROKE. *TR

Aug 2, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS CONSTANTLY DISPLAYED IN DASHBOARD DISPLAY. BRAKE INSPECTIONS CANNOT DETERMINE A CAUSE. I JUST LEARNED THAT MANY OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THAT A RECALL FOR REPAIR MAY BE (OR HAVE BEEN) ISSUED. *TR

Aug 2, 2014 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS CONSTANTLY DISPLAYED IN DASHBOARD DISPLAY. BRAKE INSPECTIONS CANNOT DETERMINE A CAUSE. I JUST LEARNED THAT MANY OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THAT A RECALL FOR REPAIR MAY BE (OR HAVE BEEN) ISSUED. *TR

Aug 2, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 192,000 mi

HAD RECALL REPAIRED AND STILL BROKE. *TR

Aug 1, 2014 Structure 236,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE MOTOR DETACHED, FELL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED ALL THE CABLES FOR THE GEAR SHIFT. IN ADDITION, THE ABS, THE AIRBAG, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STA...

Aug 1, 2014 Engine 236,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE MOTOR DETACHED, FELL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED ALL THE CABLES FOR THE GEAR SHIFT. IN ADDITION, THE ABS, THE AIRBAG, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STA...

Aug 1, 2014 Structure 236,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE MOTOR DETACHED, FELL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED ALL THE CABLES FOR THE GEAR SHIFT. IN ADDITION, THE ABS, THE AIRBAG, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STA...

Aug 1, 2014 Engine 236,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE MOTOR DETACHED, FELL FROM THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED ALL THE CABLES FOR THE GEAR SHIFT. IN ADDITION, THE ABS, THE AIRBAG, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STA...

Jul 31, 2014 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHO STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. ...

Jul 31, 2014 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHO STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. ...

Jul 30, 2014 Suspension 131,242 mi

TOOK FORD WINDSTAR VAN 2001 IN FOR BRAKE INSPECTION BACK ON MARCH 31,2014 WAS SHOWN PICTURE OF REAR AXLE THAT WAS CRACKED IN HALF BUT HAD THE FORD MANUFACTURED BRACKET INSTALLED AS A FIX TO THE RECALLED AXLE ( WHICH I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT WHEN WE PURCHASED THE USED VAN FROM THE DEALERSHIP). ON MARCH ...

Jul 30, 2014 Suspension 131,242 mi

TOOK FORD WINDSTAR VAN 2001 IN FOR BRAKE INSPECTION BACK ON MARCH 31,2014 WAS SHOWN PICTURE OF REAR AXLE THAT WAS CRACKED IN HALF BUT HAD THE FORD MANUFACTURED BRACKET INSTALLED AS A FIX TO THE RECALLED AXLE ( WHICH I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT WHEN WE PURCHASED THE USED VAN FROM THE DEALERSHIP). ON MARCH ...

Jul 27, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH. *JS

Jul 27, 2014 Electrical System 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH. *JS

Jul 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH. *JS

Jul 27, 2014 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH. *JS

Jul 27, 2014 Electrical System 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH. *JS

Jul 27, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER SWITCH. *JS

Jul 26, 2014 Electrical System 181,000 mi

TURNED ON VAN WITH ALL THIS OCCURRING AT ONCE: "CHECK TRANSMISSION", SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING (READS 0MPH), "ABS" LIGHT STAYS ON, "BRAKE" LIGHT STAYS ON, "O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHING, "TRAC OFF" LIGHT ILLUMINATED, "FUEL COMPUTER DATA ERROR", "OIL LIFE DATA ERROR", "TRACTION CONTROL DATA ERROR", OUTSIDE T...

Jul 26, 2014 Service Brakes 181,000 mi

TURNED ON VAN WITH ALL THIS OCCURRING AT ONCE: "CHECK TRANSMISSION", SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING (READS 0MPH), "ABS" LIGHT STAYS ON, "BRAKE" LIGHT STAYS ON, "O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHING, "TRAC OFF" LIGHT ILLUMINATED, "FUEL COMPUTER DATA ERROR", "OIL LIFE DATA ERROR", "TRACTION CONTROL DATA ERROR", OUTSIDE T...

Jul 26, 2014 Electrical System 181,000 mi

TURNED ON VAN WITH ALL THIS OCCURRING AT ONCE: "CHECK TRANSMISSION", SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING (READS 0MPH), "ABS" LIGHT STAYS ON, "BRAKE" LIGHT STAYS ON, "O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHING, "TRAC OFF" LIGHT ILLUMINATED, "FUEL COMPUTER DATA ERROR", "OIL LIFE DATA ERROR", "TRACTION CONTROL DATA ERROR", OUTSIDE T...

Jul 26, 2014 Service Brakes 181,000 mi

TURNED ON VAN WITH ALL THIS OCCURRING AT ONCE: "CHECK TRANSMISSION", SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING (READS 0MPH), "ABS" LIGHT STAYS ON, "BRAKE" LIGHT STAYS ON, "O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHING, "TRAC OFF" LIGHT ILLUMINATED, "FUEL COMPUTER DATA ERROR", "OIL LIFE DATA ERROR", "TRACTION CONTROL DATA ERROR", OUTSIDE T...

Jul 23, 2014 Service Brakes 132,480 mi

AFTER GOING THROUGH A HEAVY DOWNPOUR AT ABOUT 20MPH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. NOTHING WAS HUNG UP AND IT LATER CLEARED. WE FIGURED A SENSOR GOT WET BUT PERIODICALLY MAYBE STOPPING QUICKLY OR EVEN JUST TURNING OFF AUTO AND RESTARTING WITHIN 15 MINUTES MAY TRIGGER THE LIGHTS. THEY MAY STAY ON...

Jul 23, 2014 Electrical System 132,480 mi

AFTER GOING THROUGH A HEAVY DOWNPOUR AT ABOUT 20MPH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. NOTHING WAS HUNG UP AND IT LATER CLEARED. WE FIGURED A SENSOR GOT WET BUT PERIODICALLY MAYBE STOPPING QUICKLY OR EVEN JUST TURNING OFF AUTO AND RESTARTING WITHIN 15 MINUTES MAY TRIGGER THE LIGHTS. THEY MAY STAY ON...

Jul 23, 2014 Service Brakes 132,480 mi

AFTER GOING THROUGH A HEAVY DOWNPOUR AT ABOUT 20MPH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. NOTHING WAS HUNG UP AND IT LATER CLEARED. WE FIGURED A SENSOR GOT WET BUT PERIODICALLY MAYBE STOPPING QUICKLY OR EVEN JUST TURNING OFF AUTO AND RESTARTING WITHIN 15 MINUTES MAY TRIGGER THE LIGHTS. THEY MAY STAY ON...

Jul 23, 2014 Electrical System 132,480 mi

AFTER GOING THROUGH A HEAVY DOWNPOUR AT ABOUT 20MPH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. NOTHING WAS HUNG UP AND IT LATER CLEARED. WE FIGURED A SENSOR GOT WET BUT PERIODICALLY MAYBE STOPPING QUICKLY OR EVEN JUST TURNING OFF AUTO AND RESTARTING WITHIN 15 MINUTES MAY TRIGGER THE LIGHTS. THEY MAY STAY ON...

Jul 17, 2014 Steering 212,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION I HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND I LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL! I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED FOR A TOW. WHEN VAN WAS ON THE FLATBED I OBSERVED THE ENGINE MOUNTING HAD DETACHED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS WERE HANGING DOWN. H...

Jul 17, 2014 Suspension 212,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION I HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND I LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL! I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED FOR A TOW. WHEN VAN WAS ON THE FLATBED I OBSERVED THE ENGINE MOUNTING HAD DETACHED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS WERE HANGING DOWN. H...

Jul 17, 2014 Structure 212,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION I HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND I LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL! I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED FOR A TOW. WHEN VAN WAS ON THE FLATBED I OBSERVED THE ENGINE MOUNTING HAD DETACHED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS WERE HANGING DOWN. H...

Jul 17, 2014 Steering 212,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION I HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND I LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL! I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED FOR A TOW. WHEN VAN WAS ON THE FLATBED I OBSERVED THE ENGINE MOUNTING HAD DETACHED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS WERE HANGING DOWN. H...

Jul 17, 2014 Suspension 212,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION I HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND I LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL! I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED FOR A TOW. WHEN VAN WAS ON THE FLATBED I OBSERVED THE ENGINE MOUNTING HAD DETACHED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS WERE HANGING DOWN. H...

Jul 17, 2014 Structure 212,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION I HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND I LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL! I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED FOR A TOW. WHEN VAN WAS ON THE FLATBED I OBSERVED THE ENGINE MOUNTING HAD DETACHED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. THE ENGINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS WERE HANGING DOWN. H...

Jul 16, 2014 Service Brakes 155,000 mi

ABS LIGHT GOES ON. MECHANICS CLEAR THE ERROR AND CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. IT GOES ON AGAIN LATER. GOES OFF SOMETIMES WHEN YOU STOP AND RESTART VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 16, 2014 Electrical System 116,000 mi

A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT DID SEEM TO CAUSE ANY ISSUES AND THE LIGHTS WHEN OFF EVER TIME I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT SO NATURALLY I STARTED TO SLOW DOW...

Jul 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT DID SEEM TO CAUSE ANY ISSUES AND THE LIGHTS WHEN OFF EVER TIME I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT SO NATURALLY I STARTED TO SLOW DOW...

Jul 16, 2014 Service Brakes 116,000 mi

A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT DID SEEM TO CAUSE ANY ISSUES AND THE LIGHTS WHEN OFF EVER TIME I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT SO NATURALLY I STARTED TO SLOW DOW...

Jul 16, 2014 Service Brakes 155,000 mi

ABS LIGHT GOES ON. MECHANICS CLEAR THE ERROR AND CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. IT GOES ON AGAIN LATER. GOES OFF SOMETIMES WHEN YOU STOP AND RESTART VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 16, 2014 Electrical System 116,000 mi

A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT DID SEEM TO CAUSE ANY ISSUES AND THE LIGHTS WHEN OFF EVER TIME I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT SO NATURALLY I STARTED TO SLOW DOW...

Jul 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT DID SEEM TO CAUSE ANY ISSUES AND THE LIGHTS WHEN OFF EVER TIME I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT SO NATURALLY I STARTED TO SLOW DOW...

Jul 16, 2014 Service Brakes 116,000 mi

A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT DID SEEM TO CAUSE ANY ISSUES AND THE LIGHTS WHEN OFF EVER TIME I TURNED MY VAN OFF AND THEN BACK ON. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT SO NATURALLY I STARTED TO SLOW DOW...

Jul 15, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 159,288 mi

WHILE INVESTIGATING THE 50 MPH FAILURE OF THE PCM MODULE, AND THE ONGOING OFF/ON ACTION OF THE ABS MODULE, I RAN ACROSS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A MISTAKE ON PAGE 43-3 OF THE FOMOCO "2001 WIRING DIAGRAMS/WINDSTAR" MANUAL (FCS-12255-01). I EXCHANGED SEVERAL EMAILS, CASE # CAS-4648613-L1X1R6 CRM:03259000003...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 159,288 mi

WHILE INVESTIGATING THE 50 MPH FAILURE OF THE PCM MODULE, AND THE ONGOING OFF/ON ACTION OF THE ABS MODULE, I RAN ACROSS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A MISTAKE ON PAGE 43-3 OF THE FOMOCO "2001 WIRING DIAGRAMS/WINDSTAR" MANUAL (FCS-12255-01). I EXCHANGED SEVERAL EMAILS, CASE # CAS-4648613-L1X1R6 CRM:03259000003...

Jul 15, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 159,288 mi

WHILE INVESTIGATING THE 50 MPH FAILURE OF THE PCM MODULE, AND THE ONGOING OFF/ON ACTION OF THE ABS MODULE, I RAN ACROSS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A MISTAKE ON PAGE 43-3 OF THE FOMOCO "2001 WIRING DIAGRAMS/WINDSTAR" MANUAL (FCS-12255-01). I EXCHANGED SEVERAL EMAILS, CASE # CAS-4648613-L1X1R6 CRM:03259000003...

Jul 15, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 159,288 mi

WHILE INVESTIGATING THE 50 MPH FAILURE OF THE PCM MODULE, AND THE ONGOING OFF/ON ACTION OF THE ABS MODULE, I RAN ACROSS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A MISTAKE ON PAGE 43-3 OF THE FOMOCO "2001 WIRING DIAGRAMS/WINDSTAR" MANUAL (FCS-12255-01). I EXCHANGED SEVERAL EMAILS, CASE # CAS-4648613-L1X1R6 CRM:03259000003...

Jul 15, 2014 Electrical System 159,288 mi

WHILE INVESTIGATING THE 50 MPH FAILURE OF THE PCM MODULE, AND THE ONGOING OFF/ON ACTION OF THE ABS MODULE, I RAN ACROSS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A MISTAKE ON PAGE 43-3 OF THE FOMOCO "2001 WIRING DIAGRAMS/WINDSTAR" MANUAL (FCS-12255-01). I EXCHANGED SEVERAL EMAILS, CASE # CAS-4648613-L1X1R6 CRM:03259000003...

Jul 15, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 159,288 mi

WHILE INVESTIGATING THE 50 MPH FAILURE OF THE PCM MODULE, AND THE ONGOING OFF/ON ACTION OF THE ABS MODULE, I RAN ACROSS WHAT APPEARS TO BE A MISTAKE ON PAGE 43-3 OF THE FOMOCO "2001 WIRING DIAGRAMS/WINDSTAR" MANUAL (FCS-12255-01). I EXCHANGED SEVERAL EMAILS, CASE # CAS-4648613-L1X1R6 CRM:03259000003...

Jul 14, 2014 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT, LARGE RED BRAKE LIGHT TURNED ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL PLUS INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. *TR

Jul 14, 2014 Suspension Crash 236,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Jul 14, 2014 Steering Crash 236,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine Crash 236,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Jul 14, 2014 Structure Crash 236,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Jul 14, 2014 Service Brakes 34,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT, LARGE RED BRAKE LIGHT TURNED ON IN INSTRUMENT PANEL PLUS INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. *TR

Jul 14, 2014 Suspension Crash 236,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Jul 14, 2014 Steering Crash 236,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Jul 14, 2014 Engine Crash 236,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Jul 14, 2014 Structure Crash 236,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE SUBFRAME FELL OUT OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING THE THROTTLE BODY TO OPEN ALL THE WAY DROPPED OUT OF REVERSE AND WENT INTO DRIVE LOST STEERING ,LOST BRAKES JAMMED VEHICLE INTO PARK TO STOP 1 FOOT FROM TELEPHONE POLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD TOOK 1 WEEK TO HERE ANYTHING...

Jul 6, 2014 Service Brakes 172,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT POSTED DRIVING SPEED LIMITS THE VEHICLES ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE CONTINUOUSLY COME ON AFTER DRIVING BEGINS. IT HAS BEEN ALSO NOTED THAT AFTER SEVERAL BRAKE SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS AT MAJOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS, SUCH AS MIDAS, CARX , AND PEP BOYS. TE...

Jul 6, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 172,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT POSTED DRIVING SPEED LIMITS THE VEHICLES ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE CONTINUOUSLY COME ON AFTER DRIVING BEGINS. IT HAS BEEN ALSO NOTED THAT AFTER SEVERAL BRAKE SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS AT MAJOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS, SUCH AS MIDAS, CARX , AND PEP BOYS. TE...

Jul 6, 2014 Wheels 172,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT POSTED DRIVING SPEED LIMITS THE VEHICLES ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE CONTINUOUSLY COME ON AFTER DRIVING BEGINS. IT HAS BEEN ALSO NOTED THAT AFTER SEVERAL BRAKE SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS AT MAJOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS, SUCH AS MIDAS, CARX , AND PEP BOYS. TE...

Jul 6, 2014 Service Brakes 172,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT POSTED DRIVING SPEED LIMITS THE VEHICLES ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE CONTINUOUSLY COME ON AFTER DRIVING BEGINS. IT HAS BEEN ALSO NOTED THAT AFTER SEVERAL BRAKE SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS AT MAJOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS, SUCH AS MIDAS, CARX , AND PEP BOYS. TE...

Jul 6, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 172,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT POSTED DRIVING SPEED LIMITS THE VEHICLES ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE CONTINUOUSLY COME ON AFTER DRIVING BEGINS. IT HAS BEEN ALSO NOTED THAT AFTER SEVERAL BRAKE SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS AT MAJOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS, SUCH AS MIDAS, CARX , AND PEP BOYS. TE...

Jul 6, 2014 Wheels 172,000 mi

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE AT POSTED DRIVING SPEED LIMITS THE VEHICLES ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE CONTINUOUSLY COME ON AFTER DRIVING BEGINS. IT HAS BEEN ALSO NOTED THAT AFTER SEVERAL BRAKE SERVICE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS AT MAJOR AUTO REPAIR SHOPS, SUCH AS MIDAS, CARX , AND PEP BOYS. TE...

Jul 3, 2014 Service Brakes 111,000 mi

THE "ABS" AND "BRAKE" LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES SEEM TO BE TRIGGERED BY A BUMP. WORSE IN WARM WEATHER OR WET CONDITIONS. *TR

Jul 3, 2014 Service Brakes 111,000 mi

THE "ABS" AND "BRAKE" LIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES SEEM TO BE TRIGGERED BY A BUMP. WORSE IN WARM WEATHER OR WET CONDITIONS. *TR

Jun 24, 2014 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON RANDOMLY. NEVER WHEN VEHICLE WAS FIRST STARTED BUT ONLY AFTER VAN WARMED UP/WAS OPERATING FOR A WHILE. AS VEHICLE AGED LIGHTS CAME ON SOONER AND LASTED LONGER. CHECKED CODES WHICH WAS ALWAYS A LONG LIST WHICH INCLUDED C1185. SENSORS WERE ALL CLEANED AND INS...

Jun 24, 2014 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON RANDOMLY. NEVER WHEN VEHICLE WAS FIRST STARTED BUT ONLY AFTER VAN WARMED UP/WAS OPERATING FOR A WHILE. AS VEHICLE AGED LIGHTS CAME ON SOONER AND LASTED LONGER. CHECKED CODES WHICH WAS ALWAYS A LONG LIST WHICH INCLUDED C1185. SENSORS WERE ALL CLEANED AND INS...

Jun 23, 2014 Structure 140,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 39 TOWARDS WISCONSIN DELLS WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS. ABOUT 15 MILES OUT OF MADISON WISCONSIN MY DAUGHTERS BEGAN SCREAMING I LOOKED BACK AND THERE WAS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND GOT EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH MY REAR TIRES HAD CO...

Jun 23, 2014 Steering 140,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 39 TOWARDS WISCONSIN DELLS WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS. ABOUT 15 MILES OUT OF MADISON WISCONSIN MY DAUGHTERS BEGAN SCREAMING I LOOKED BACK AND THERE WAS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND GOT EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH MY REAR TIRES HAD CO...

Jun 23, 2014 Suspension 140,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 39 TOWARDS WISCONSIN DELLS WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS. ABOUT 15 MILES OUT OF MADISON WISCONSIN MY DAUGHTERS BEGAN SCREAMING I LOOKED BACK AND THERE WAS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND GOT EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH MY REAR TIRES HAD CO...

Jun 23, 2014 Structure 140,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 39 TOWARDS WISCONSIN DELLS WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS. ABOUT 15 MILES OUT OF MADISON WISCONSIN MY DAUGHTERS BEGAN SCREAMING I LOOKED BACK AND THERE WAS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND GOT EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH MY REAR TIRES HAD CO...

Jun 23, 2014 Steering 140,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 39 TOWARDS WISCONSIN DELLS WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS. ABOUT 15 MILES OUT OF MADISON WISCONSIN MY DAUGHTERS BEGAN SCREAMING I LOOKED BACK AND THERE WAS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND GOT EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH MY REAR TIRES HAD CO...

Jun 23, 2014 Suspension 140,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 39 TOWARDS WISCONSIN DELLS WITH MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS. ABOUT 15 MILES OUT OF MADISON WISCONSIN MY DAUGHTERS BEGAN SCREAMING I LOOKED BACK AND THERE WAS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND GOT EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH MY REAR TIRES HAD CO...

Jun 22, 2014 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ARE DISABLED. LIGHTS CAME ON MORE FREQUENTLY IN SUMMER MONTHS THAN IN WINTER MONTHS. I'VE HEARD THESE PROBLEMS MAY BE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Jun 22, 2014 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL ARE DISABLED. LIGHTS CAME ON MORE FREQUENTLY IN SUMMER MONTHS THAN IN WINTER MONTHS. I'VE HEARD THESE PROBLEMS MAY BE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Jun 17, 2014 Service Brakes 168,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER I HAD ALL THE OTHER RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF. I TURNED THE VAN ON AND ALL MY NEEDLES WENT CRAZY DARTING BACK AND FORTH, AND MY DRIVER DOOR CENSORS AREN'T WORKING NOW. THE NEXT DAY WAS THE SAME AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE D...

Jun 17, 2014 Electrical System 168,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER I HAD ALL THE OTHER RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF. I TURNED THE VAN ON AND ALL MY NEEDLES WENT CRAZY DARTING BACK AND FORTH, AND MY DRIVER DOOR CENSORS AREN'T WORKING NOW. THE NEXT DAY WAS THE SAME AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE D...

Jun 17, 2014 Service Brakes 168,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER I HAD ALL THE OTHER RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF. I TURNED THE VAN ON AND ALL MY NEEDLES WENT CRAZY DARTING BACK AND FORTH, AND MY DRIVER DOOR CENSORS AREN'T WORKING NOW. THE NEXT DAY WAS THE SAME AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE D...

Jun 17, 2014 Electrical System 168,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER I HAD ALL THE OTHER RECALLS TAKEN CARE OF. I TURNED THE VAN ON AND ALL MY NEEDLES WENT CRAZY DARTING BACK AND FORTH, AND MY DRIVER DOOR CENSORS AREN'T WORKING NOW. THE NEXT DAY WAS THE SAME AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE D...

Jun 16, 2014 Service Brakes

ABOUT TWO YEARS OR SO AFTER PURCHASING OUR FORD WINDSTAR THE BRAKES STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE SHOES ETC. THE LIGHTS HAD TO BE RESET. THEY WOULD GO OUT AND THEN MONTHS LATER COME BACK ON. THE BRAKES SEEM TO BE OK. A LITTLE SQUEAKY SOMETIMES, AND THEN THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS GO...

Jun 16, 2014 Service Brakes

ABOUT TWO YEARS OR SO AFTER PURCHASING OUR FORD WINDSTAR THE BRAKES STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. MY HUSBAND REPLACED THE SHOES ETC. THE LIGHTS HAD TO BE RESET. THEY WOULD GO OUT AND THEN MONTHS LATER COME BACK ON. THE BRAKES SEEM TO BE OK. A LITTLE SQUEAKY SOMETIMES, AND THEN THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS GO...

Jun 11, 2014 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON SOME DAYS NOT ALL THE TIME NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES. *TR

Jun 11, 2014 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON SOME DAYS NOT ALL THE TIME NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES. *TR

Jun 10, 2014 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING, ON A FORD WINDSTAR WITH LESS THAN 100K MILES, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE ABS/TC/E-BRAKE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON, PERMANENTLY. I HAD TO HAVE THE SYSTEM REPLACED, AT EXTENSIVE COST. IN ONLINE RESEARCH IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM, POTENTIALLY DUE TO L...

Jun 10, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 99,000 mi

DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING, ON A FORD WINDSTAR WITH LESS THAN 100K MILES, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE ABS/TC/E-BRAKE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON, PERMANENTLY. I HAD TO HAVE THE SYSTEM REPLACED, AT EXTENSIVE COST. IN ONLINE RESEARCH IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM, POTENTIALLY DUE TO L...

Jun 10, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE ABS AND HANDBRAKE LIGHTS COMING ON FOR A FEW YEARS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IN LEES SUMMIT MO THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM AND I CAN JUST KEEP ON DRIVING IT. *TR

Jun 10, 2014 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING, ON A FORD WINDSTAR WITH LESS THAN 100K MILES, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE ABS/TC/E-BRAKE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON, PERMANENTLY. I HAD TO HAVE THE SYSTEM REPLACED, AT EXTENSIVE COST. IN ONLINE RESEARCH IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM, POTENTIALLY DUE TO L...

Jun 10, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 99,000 mi

DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING, ON A FORD WINDSTAR WITH LESS THAN 100K MILES, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE ABS/TC/E-BRAKE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON, PERMANENTLY. I HAD TO HAVE THE SYSTEM REPLACED, AT EXTENSIVE COST. IN ONLINE RESEARCH IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM, POTENTIALLY DUE TO L...

Jun 10, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THE ABS AND HANDBRAKE LIGHTS COMING ON FOR A FEW YEARS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER IN LEES SUMMIT MO THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM AND I CAN JUST KEEP ON DRIVING IT. *TR

Jun 9, 2014 Power Train 155,011 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Jun 9, 2014 Power Train 155,011 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Jun 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 205,110 mi

THE NEEDLES ON THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, RPM GAUGE AND GAS GAUGE STARTED TO MOVE UP AND DOWN IN A CRAZY MANNER. AFTER A WHILE, IT STOPPED, BUT IT COMES BACK OCCASIONALLY. ALSO, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON AT TIMES. I HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT AND NOTHING APPEARS TO BE WRONG. *TR

Jun 8, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

ECU MODULE FOR ABS IS SHORTED OUT AND CAUSES GAUGE CLUSTER TO SHORT OUT. THIS CAUSES ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT TO TURN ON AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING AND THEY JUMP AROUND . THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY FORD DEALERSHIP IN WI. SAID BRAKE FLUID LEAKS IN TO ECU AND SHORTS OUT WIRES . TOLD ME . $2000.00 TO ...

Jun 8, 2014 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

ECU MODULE FOR ABS IS SHORTED OUT AND CAUSES GAUGE CLUSTER TO SHORT OUT. THIS CAUSES ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT TO TURN ON AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING AND THEY JUMP AROUND . THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY FORD DEALERSHIP IN WI. SAID BRAKE FLUID LEAKS IN TO ECU AND SHORTS OUT WIRES . TOLD ME . $2000.00 TO ...

Jun 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

ECU MODULE FOR ABS IS SHORTED OUT AND CAUSES GAUGE CLUSTER TO SHORT OUT. THIS CAUSES ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT TO TURN ON AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING AND THEY JUMP AROUND . THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY FORD DEALERSHIP IN WI. SAID BRAKE FLUID LEAKS IN TO ECU AND SHORTS OUT WIRES . TOLD ME . $2000.00 TO ...

Jun 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 205,110 mi

THE NEEDLES ON THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE, RPM GAUGE AND GAS GAUGE STARTED TO MOVE UP AND DOWN IN A CRAZY MANNER. AFTER A WHILE, IT STOPPED, BUT IT COMES BACK OCCASIONALLY. ALSO, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL COME ON AT TIMES. I HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT AND NOTHING APPEARS TO BE WRONG. *TR

Jun 8, 2014 Electrical System 130,000 mi

ECU MODULE FOR ABS IS SHORTED OUT AND CAUSES GAUGE CLUSTER TO SHORT OUT. THIS CAUSES ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT TO TURN ON AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING AND THEY JUMP AROUND . THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY FORD DEALERSHIP IN WI. SAID BRAKE FLUID LEAKS IN TO ECU AND SHORTS OUT WIRES . TOLD ME . $2000.00 TO ...

Jun 8, 2014 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

ECU MODULE FOR ABS IS SHORTED OUT AND CAUSES GAUGE CLUSTER TO SHORT OUT. THIS CAUSES ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT TO TURN ON AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING AND THEY JUMP AROUND . THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY FORD DEALERSHIP IN WI. SAID BRAKE FLUID LEAKS IN TO ECU AND SHORTS OUT WIRES . TOLD ME . $2000.00 TO ...

Jun 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

ECU MODULE FOR ABS IS SHORTED OUT AND CAUSES GAUGE CLUSTER TO SHORT OUT. THIS CAUSES ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT TO TURN ON AND ALL GAUGES STOP WORKING AND THEY JUMP AROUND . THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY FORD DEALERSHIP IN WI. SAID BRAKE FLUID LEAKS IN TO ECU AND SHORTS OUT WIRES . TOLD ME . $2000.00 TO ...

Jun 6, 2014 Suspension 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL CRACKLING SOUND, FOLLOWED BY A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF OF THE MAIN ROAD WH...

Jun 6, 2014 Service Brakes 86,601 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CODE C1185 IS PRESENT. *TR

Jun 6, 2014 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS BRAKE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

Jun 6, 2014 Suspension 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL CRACKLING SOUND, FOLLOWED BY A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE OFF OF THE MAIN ROAD WH...

Jun 6, 2014 Service Brakes 86,601 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CODE C1185 IS PRESENT. *TR

Jun 6, 2014 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS BRAKE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ...

Jun 2, 2014 Service Brakes 164,000 mi

WE WERE HEADED HOME ON THE FREEWAY AND TURNED ONTO OUR EXIT. MY HUSBAND PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO START SLOWING THE VAN DOWN, BUT THE PEDAL DID NOTHING. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VAN BY COASTING AND SWITCHING INTO REVERSE. HE THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED FLUID WHICH WAS FULL AND CHECKED THE BRAKE LINES...

Jun 2, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 164,000 mi

WE WERE HEADED HOME ON THE FREEWAY AND TURNED ONTO OUR EXIT. MY HUSBAND PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO START SLOWING THE VAN DOWN, BUT THE PEDAL DID NOTHING. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VAN BY COASTING AND SWITCHING INTO REVERSE. HE THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED FLUID WHICH WAS FULL AND CHECKED THE BRAKE LINES...

Jun 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 164,000 mi

WE HAD OUR LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AND IT TORE OFF OUR FUEL FILLER PIPE. I IMAGINE THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THE RIM HAD SPARKED IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Jun 2, 2014 Wheels 164,000 mi

WE HAD OUR LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AND IT TORE OFF OUR FUEL FILLER PIPE. I IMAGINE THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THE RIM HAD SPARKED IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Jun 2, 2014 Tires 164,000 mi

WE HAD OUR LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AND IT TORE OFF OUR FUEL FILLER PIPE. I IMAGINE THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THE RIM HAD SPARKED IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Jun 2, 2014 Service Brakes 164,000 mi

WE WERE HEADED HOME ON THE FREEWAY AND TURNED ONTO OUR EXIT. MY HUSBAND PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO START SLOWING THE VAN DOWN, BUT THE PEDAL DID NOTHING. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VAN BY COASTING AND SWITCHING INTO REVERSE. HE THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED FLUID WHICH WAS FULL AND CHECKED THE BRAKE LINES...

Jun 2, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 164,000 mi

WE WERE HEADED HOME ON THE FREEWAY AND TURNED ONTO OUR EXIT. MY HUSBAND PUT HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO START SLOWING THE VAN DOWN, BUT THE PEDAL DID NOTHING. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VAN BY COASTING AND SWITCHING INTO REVERSE. HE THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED FLUID WHICH WAS FULL AND CHECKED THE BRAKE LINES...

Jun 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 164,000 mi

WE HAD OUR LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AND IT TORE OFF OUR FUEL FILLER PIPE. I IMAGINE THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THE RIM HAD SPARKED IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Jun 2, 2014 Wheels 164,000 mi

WE HAD OUR LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AND IT TORE OFF OUR FUEL FILLER PIPE. I IMAGINE THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THE RIM HAD SPARKED IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

Jun 2, 2014 Tires 164,000 mi

WE HAD OUR LEFT REAR TIRE BLOW OUT AND IT TORE OFF OUR FUEL FILLER PIPE. I IMAGINE THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF THE RIM HAD SPARKED IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. *TR

May 28, 2014 Service Brakes 185,753 mi

STOPPING AT RED LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS CAUSE ABS TO MAKE NOISE AND KEEP YOU FROM COMING TO A STOP WITH OUT PUMPING BRAKES HAVE TRIED NEW BRAKES AND BLEEDING OF BRAKES AND NEW ALL AROUND CALIPERS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS AND STILL HAVING THE SAME EFFECT. *TR

May 28, 2014 Service Brakes 143,032 mi

A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THE SUB-FRAME RECALL (N99 11S16) WORK WAS DONE BOTH THE 'ABS' AND 'BRAKE' LIGHTS CAME ON FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN WENT OFF AGAIN FOR A FEW WEEKS. THE FREQUENCY OF THIS OCCURRENCE HAS ACCELERATED, OVER TIME, AND NOW THESE TWO LIGHTS ARE ON ABOUT 60% OF TIME. *TR

May 28, 2014 Service Brakes 185,753 mi

STOPPING AT RED LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS CAUSE ABS TO MAKE NOISE AND KEEP YOU FROM COMING TO A STOP WITH OUT PUMPING BRAKES HAVE TRIED NEW BRAKES AND BLEEDING OF BRAKES AND NEW ALL AROUND CALIPERS AND OTHER BRAKE PARTS AND STILL HAVING THE SAME EFFECT. *TR

May 28, 2014 Service Brakes 143,032 mi

A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THE SUB-FRAME RECALL (N99 11S16) WORK WAS DONE BOTH THE 'ABS' AND 'BRAKE' LIGHTS CAME ON FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN WENT OFF AGAIN FOR A FEW WEEKS. THE FREQUENCY OF THIS OCCURRENCE HAS ACCELERATED, OVER TIME, AND NOW THESE TWO LIGHTS ARE ON ABOUT 60% OF TIME. *TR

May 26, 2014 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON MOST OF THE TIME AND I'M SURE THIS MEANS MY BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IT HS BEEN OCCURRING WITH THIS VEHICLE FOR MANY YEARS AND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LATER IT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED. FORD NEEDS TO STEP-UP AND FIX THIS ISSUE. A.S.A.P. [XXX] ...

May 26, 2014 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COME ON MOST OF THE TIME AND I'M SURE THIS MEANS MY BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. IT HS BEEN OCCURRING WITH THIS VEHICLE FOR MANY YEARS AND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LATER IT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED. FORD NEEDS TO STEP-UP AND FIX THIS ISSUE. A.S.A.P. [XXX] ...

May 5, 2014 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. HAVE NOT FOUND A REASON FOR IT TO COME ON, LIKE HITTING BUMPS OR WET WHETHER. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES IS REAR WINDOWS WON'T OPEN ALL OF THE TIME. THE DOOR LOCK...

May 5, 2014 Electrical System 135,000 mi

THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. HAVE NOT FOUND A REASON FOR IT TO COME ON, LIKE HITTING BUMPS OR WET WHETHER. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES IS REAR WINDOWS WON'T OPEN ALL OF THE TIME. THE DOOR LOCK...

May 5, 2014 Service Brakes 135,000 mi

THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. HAVE NOT FOUND A REASON FOR IT TO COME ON, LIKE HITTING BUMPS OR WET WHETHER. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES IS REAR WINDOWS WON'T OPEN ALL OF THE TIME. THE DOOR LOCK...

May 5, 2014 Electrical System 135,000 mi

THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT. HAVE NOT FOUND A REASON FOR IT TO COME ON, LIKE HITTING BUMPS OR WET WHETHER. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES IS REAR WINDOWS WON'T OPEN ALL OF THE TIME. THE DOOR LOCK...

May 1, 2014 Suspension

WE LEFT THE HOUSE AND WAS DRIVING AND THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIDING BACK AND FORTH. I STOPPED AND CHECKED AND THE BACK WHEEL WAS SETTING CROOKED. I CHECKED THE LUGS AND THE WERE TIGHT. WE TURNED AROUND WENT BACK HOME. I LOOKED UNDER IT AND FOUND THE AXLE CRACKED AND BROKE. WE CALLED FORD AND THEY...

May 1, 2014 Wheels

WE LEFT THE HOUSE AND WAS DRIVING AND THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIDING BACK AND FORTH. I STOPPED AND CHECKED AND THE BACK WHEEL WAS SETTING CROOKED. I CHECKED THE LUGS AND THE WERE TIGHT. WE TURNED AROUND WENT BACK HOME. I LOOKED UNDER IT AND FOUND THE AXLE CRACKED AND BROKE. WE CALLED FORD AND THEY...

May 1, 2014 Suspension

WE LEFT THE HOUSE AND WAS DRIVING AND THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIDING BACK AND FORTH. I STOPPED AND CHECKED AND THE BACK WHEEL WAS SETTING CROOKED. I CHECKED THE LUGS AND THE WERE TIGHT. WE TURNED AROUND WENT BACK HOME. I LOOKED UNDER IT AND FOUND THE AXLE CRACKED AND BROKE. WE CALLED FORD AND THEY...

May 1, 2014 Wheels

WE LEFT THE HOUSE AND WAS DRIVING AND THE VAN FELT LIKE IT WAS SLIDING BACK AND FORTH. I STOPPED AND CHECKED AND THE BACK WHEEL WAS SETTING CROOKED. I CHECKED THE LUGS AND THE WERE TIGHT. WE TURNED AROUND WENT BACK HOME. I LOOKED UNDER IT AND FOUND THE AXLE CRACKED AND BROKE. WE CALLED FORD AND THEY...

Apr 28, 2014 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

I PURCHASED. THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2013 BEFORE I GOT THE CAR HAS 20 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON SUBSEQUENTLY BOTH THE ABS AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT HAS COME ON AND OFF THE ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME AND THERE IS A NOISE WHEN BREAKING MY MECHANIC DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IT IS AND I H...

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

I PURCHASED. THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2013 BEFORE I GOT THE CAR HAS 20 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON SUBSEQUENTLY BOTH THE ABS AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT HAS COME ON AND OFF THE ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME AND THERE IS A NOISE WHEN BREAKING MY MECHANIC DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IT IS AND I H...

Apr 28, 2014 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

I PURCHASED. THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2013 BEFORE I GOT THE CAR HAS 20 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON SUBSEQUENTLY BOTH THE ABS AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT HAS COME ON AND OFF THE ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME AND THERE IS A NOISE WHEN BREAKING MY MECHANIC DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IT IS AND I H...

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

I PURCHASED. THIS CAR IN AUGUST 2013 BEFORE I GOT THE CAR HAS 20 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON SUBSEQUENTLY BOTH THE ABS AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT HAS COME ON AND OFF THE ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME AND THERE IS A NOISE WHEN BREAKING MY MECHANIC DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IT IS AND I H...

Apr 27, 2014 Service Brakes

WELL MY ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VAN AND I HAVE KEEP UP ON EVERYTHING THAT NEED KEEPING UP ON. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPERS AND THEY DON'T WORK ON ANY OF THE SPEEDS BUT HIGH AND NEXT TO HIGH AND THE OTHER SPEEDS DON'T WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE BEE...

Apr 27, 2014 Visibility/wiper

WELL MY ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VAN AND I HAVE KEEP UP ON EVERYTHING THAT NEED KEEPING UP ON. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPERS AND THEY DON'T WORK ON ANY OF THE SPEEDS BUT HIGH AND NEXT TO HIGH AND THE OTHER SPEEDS DON'T WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE BEE...

Apr 27, 2014 Electrical System

WELL MY ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VAN AND I HAVE KEEP UP ON EVERYTHING THAT NEED KEEPING UP ON. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPERS AND THEY DON'T WORK ON ANY OF THE SPEEDS BUT HIGH AND NEXT TO HIGH AND THE OTHER SPEEDS DON'T WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE BEE...

Apr 27, 2014 Service Brakes

WELL MY ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VAN AND I HAVE KEEP UP ON EVERYTHING THAT NEED KEEPING UP ON. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPERS AND THEY DON'T WORK ON ANY OF THE SPEEDS BUT HIGH AND NEXT TO HIGH AND THE OTHER SPEEDS DON'T WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE BEE...

Apr 27, 2014 Visibility/wiper

WELL MY ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VAN AND I HAVE KEEP UP ON EVERYTHING THAT NEED KEEPING UP ON. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPERS AND THEY DON'T WORK ON ANY OF THE SPEEDS BUT HIGH AND NEXT TO HIGH AND THE OTHER SPEEDS DON'T WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE BEE...

Apr 27, 2014 Electrical System

WELL MY ABS/ BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VAN AND I HAVE KEEP UP ON EVERYTHING THAT NEED KEEPING UP ON. NOW I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WIPERS AND THEY DON'T WORK ON ANY OF THE SPEEDS BUT HIGH AND NEXT TO HIGH AND THE OTHER SPEEDS DON'T WORK. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE BEE...

Apr 24, 2014 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Apr 24, 2014 Tires 140,000 mi

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Apr 24, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Apr 24, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Apr 24, 2014 Service Brakes 140,000 mi

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Apr 24, 2014 Tires 140,000 mi

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Apr 24, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Apr 24, 2014 Electrical System 140,000 mi

I DIDN'T HAVE A CRASH I NOTICED THAT MY ABS BRAKE AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT WAS STAYING ON AND A SHORT TIME AFTER I STARTED HEARING A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END EVERY TIME I SLOW AN IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE SUDDEN STOPS AND AT TIMES MY SPEEDOMETER STARTS FLICKERING BACK AND FORTH AS WELL AS M...

Apr 23, 2014 Suspension 146,000 mi

REAR AXLE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE BY DEALER. *TR

Apr 23, 2014 Suspension 146,000 mi

REAR AXLE FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE BY DEALER. *TR

Apr 22, 2014 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE. ALL AT ONCE MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. A WEEK LATER THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. NOW THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS FOR A FEE DAYS THEN QUITS. I TOOK IT TO MIDAS AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER. THEY SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS. *TR

Apr 22, 2014 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE. ALL AT ONCE MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. A WEEK LATER THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. NOW THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS FOR A FEE DAYS THEN QUITS. I TOOK IT TO MIDAS AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER. THEY SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS. *TR

Apr 16, 2014 Suspension 165,000 mi

HAD THE 2011 REAR AXLE RECALL PERFORMED BY FORD IN 2011. THEY INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE AND INSTALLED THE SUPPORT BRACKETS. NOW MY REAR AXLE IS CRACKED. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED WHO CONFIRMED THEY HAD PERFORMED THE RECALL BUT DENIED ANY FURTHER RESPONSIBILITY AND ...

Apr 16, 2014 Power Train 165,000 mi

HAD THE 2011 REAR AXLE RECALL PERFORMED BY FORD IN 2011. THEY INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE AND INSTALLED THE SUPPORT BRACKETS. NOW MY REAR AXLE IS CRACKED. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED WHO CONFIRMED THEY HAD PERFORMED THE RECALL BUT DENIED ANY FURTHER RESPONSIBILITY AND ...

Apr 16, 2014 Suspension 165,000 mi

HAD THE 2011 REAR AXLE RECALL PERFORMED BY FORD IN 2011. THEY INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE AND INSTALLED THE SUPPORT BRACKETS. NOW MY REAR AXLE IS CRACKED. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED WHO CONFIRMED THEY HAD PERFORMED THE RECALL BUT DENIED ANY FURTHER RESPONSIBILITY AND ...

Apr 16, 2014 Power Train 165,000 mi

HAD THE 2011 REAR AXLE RECALL PERFORMED BY FORD IN 2011. THEY INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE AND INSTALLED THE SUPPORT BRACKETS. NOW MY REAR AXLE IS CRACKED. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED WHO CONFIRMED THEY HAD PERFORMED THE RECALL BUT DENIED ANY FURTHER RESPONSIBILITY AND ...

Apr 11, 2014 Service Brakes 133,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOP WORKING AND THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. THE BRAKES BECAME SOFT CAUSING ME BEING UNABLE TO STOP THE VAN. *JS

Apr 11, 2014 Service Brakes 133,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STOP WORKING AND THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. THE BRAKES BECAME SOFT CAUSING ME BEING UNABLE TO STOP THE VAN. *JS

Apr 9, 2014 Service Brakes 155,500 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON, MOSTLY ON ALL THE TIME ON THE DASH , WILL NOT GET A STATE INSPECTION LIKE THIS.........WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SLOVE THIS FOR ME [XXX].... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 9, 2014 Service Brakes 155,500 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON, MOSTLY ON ALL THE TIME ON THE DASH , WILL NOT GET A STATE INSPECTION LIKE THIS.........WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SLOVE THIS FOR ME [XXX].... INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 8, 2014 Structure

TOOK IN FOR A RECALL ON SUBFRAME PUT ON SUPPORT BRACKETS. WENT TO GET IT INSPECTED. SUBFRAME IS ROTTED OUT. I WAS TOLD ANOTHER RECALL WAS DONE FOR THOSE IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES. FORD RECALL COMPUTER IS DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AS THE FRAME WAS STRUCTURALLY U...

Apr 8, 2014 Suspension

TOOK IN FOR A RECALL ON SUBFRAME PUT ON SUPPORT BRACKETS. WENT TO GET IT INSPECTED. SUBFRAME IS ROTTED OUT. I WAS TOLD ANOTHER RECALL WAS DONE FOR THOSE IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES. FORD RECALL COMPUTER IS DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AS THE FRAME WAS STRUCTURALLY U...

Apr 8, 2014 Structure

TOOK IN FOR A RECALL ON SUBFRAME PUT ON SUPPORT BRACKETS. WENT TO GET IT INSPECTED. SUBFRAME IS ROTTED OUT. I WAS TOLD ANOTHER RECALL WAS DONE FOR THOSE IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES. FORD RECALL COMPUTER IS DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AS THE FRAME WAS STRUCTURALLY U...

Apr 8, 2014 Suspension

TOOK IN FOR A RECALL ON SUBFRAME PUT ON SUPPORT BRACKETS. WENT TO GET IT INSPECTED. SUBFRAME IS ROTTED OUT. I WAS TOLD ANOTHER RECALL WAS DONE FOR THOSE IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES. FORD RECALL COMPUTER IS DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AS THE FRAME WAS STRUCTURALLY U...

Mar 22, 2014 Wheels 170,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD VOLUNTARY RECALL DONE TO IT IN 2011. IT HAS NOW BROKEN IN SAME PLACE AS OTHERS HAVE EXPLAINED. RECALL IS A SHAM AND FORD IS GETTING AWAY WITH CONTINUING TO REPLACE WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Suspension 141,500 mi

FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT MY VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SAFETY RECALL 11S16 . THE DEALER CONTACTED FORD BECAUSE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND BROKEN, LEAVING NOTHING TO ATTACH THE SWAY BAR TO. FORD SAYS THE BRACKET IS OUTSID...

Mar 22, 2014 Steering 141,500 mi

FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT MY VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SAFETY RECALL 11S16 . THE DEALER CONTACTED FORD BECAUSE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND BROKEN, LEAVING NOTHING TO ATTACH THE SWAY BAR TO. FORD SAYS THE BRACKET IS OUTSID...

Mar 22, 2014 Wheels 170,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD VOLUNTARY RECALL DONE TO IT IN 2011. IT HAS NOW BROKEN IN SAME PLACE AS OTHERS HAVE EXPLAINED. RECALL IS A SHAM AND FORD IS GETTING AWAY WITH CONTINUING TO REPLACE WITH DEFECTIVE PARTS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Suspension 141,500 mi

FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT MY VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SAFETY RECALL 11S16 . THE DEALER CONTACTED FORD BECAUSE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND BROKEN, LEAVING NOTHING TO ATTACH THE SWAY BAR TO. FORD SAYS THE BRACKET IS OUTSID...

Mar 22, 2014 Steering 141,500 mi

FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT MY VEHICLE IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SAFETY RECALL 11S16 . THE DEALER CONTACTED FORD BECAUSE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND BROKEN, LEAVING NOTHING TO ATTACH THE SWAY BAR TO. FORD SAYS THE BRACKET IS OUTSID...

Mar 21, 2014 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, BURNING FUMES STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE DRIVER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mar 21, 2014 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, BURNING FUMES STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE DRIVER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mar 5, 2014 Service Brakes 81,000 mi

ABS LIGHTS ON DASH COMES ON ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS HOT OUT. BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN TRYING TO STOP FAST. WAS TOLD ITS A DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROL MODULE. FORD ISSUED A REVISED OR UPDATED MODULE. ITS TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE RIGHT NOW. *TR

Mar 5, 2014 Service Brakes 81,000 mi

ABS LIGHTS ON DASH COMES ON ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS HOT OUT. BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN TRYING TO STOP FAST. WAS TOLD ITS A DEFECTIVE ABS CONTROL MODULE. FORD ISSUED A REVISED OR UPDATED MODULE. ITS TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE RIGHT NOW. *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Electrical System 209,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND HAVE HEARD IT IS FROM ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Service Brakes 209,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND HAVE HEARD IT IS FROM ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Electrical System 209,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND HAVE HEARD IT IS FROM ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Feb 26, 2014 Service Brakes 209,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND HAVE HEARD IT IS FROM ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Feb 24, 2014 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

ABS TROUBLE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. IT WAS CHECKED AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE IF I DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE CONNECTOR IS ABSORBING FLUIDS AND SHORTING OUT. THIS SHORTING OUT HAPPENS MOSTLY IN WARM WEATHER. IN SUB 0 WEATHER THE LIGHT PR...

Feb 24, 2014 Electrical System 85,000 mi

ABS TROUBLE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. IT WAS CHECKED AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE IF I DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE CONNECTOR IS ABSORBING FLUIDS AND SHORTING OUT. THIS SHORTING OUT HAPPENS MOSTLY IN WARM WEATHER. IN SUB 0 WEATHER THE LIGHT PR...

Feb 24, 2014 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

ABS TROUBLE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. IT WAS CHECKED AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE IF I DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE CONNECTOR IS ABSORBING FLUIDS AND SHORTING OUT. THIS SHORTING OUT HAPPENS MOSTLY IN WARM WEATHER. IN SUB 0 WEATHER THE LIGHT PR...

Feb 24, 2014 Electrical System 85,000 mi

ABS TROUBLE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. IT WAS CHECKED AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE IF I DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND THE MONEY. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE CONNECTOR IS ABSORBING FLUIDS AND SHORTING OUT. THIS SHORTING OUT HAPPENS MOSTLY IN WARM WEATHER. IN SUB 0 WEATHER THE LIGHT PR...

Feb 21, 2014 Suspension 93,901 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THERE WAS A LOUD SNAP AND GRINDING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE AT AN APPROXIMATE 20 DEGREE ANGLE OFF CENTER. *TR

Feb 21, 2014 Suspension 93,901 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THERE WAS A LOUD SNAP AND GRINDING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE AT AN APPROXIMATE 20 DEGREE ANGLE OFF CENTER. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Service Brakes 45,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE TEMP IS HOT OUTSIDE, TURN ENGINE OFF, AND BACK ON GOES OUT FOR A WHILE, THEN COMES BACK ON. IT SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM BUT FORD SAYS IT IS NOT A RECALL. OR I CANNOT FIND A RECALL. *TR

Jan 26, 2014 Service Brakes 45,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE TEMP IS HOT OUTSIDE, TURN ENGINE OFF, AND BACK ON GOES OUT FOR A WHILE, THEN COMES BACK ON. IT SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM BUT FORD SAYS IT IS NOT A RECALL. OR I CANNOT FIND A RECALL. *TR

Jan 23, 2014 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V194000 (SUSPENSION) REMEDIED ON THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE BECAME CRACKED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REMEDY TH...

Jan 23, 2014 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V194000 (SUSPENSION) REMEDIED ON THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLE BECAME CRACKED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REMEDY TH...

Dec 27, 2013 Service Brakes 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AFTER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A MANUFACTUR...

Dec 27, 2013 Service Brakes 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AFTER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A MANUFACTUR...

Dec 25, 2013 Electrical System 132,000 mi

ALL GAUGES, INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER, SUDDENLY BECAME ERRATIC, CONFUSING DRIVER BY GIVING FALSE SENSE OF SPEED. *TR

Dec 25, 2013 Electrical System 132,000 mi

ALL GAUGES, INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER, SUDDENLY BECAME ERRATIC, CONFUSING DRIVER BY GIVING FALSE SENSE OF SPEED. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS A ABS FAULT LIGHT CAUSED BY A FAULTY ECU MASTER RELAY. THIS CAUSES THE ABS AND BRAKE FAULT LIGHTS TO LIGHT ON MY DASH BOARD. THE FAULT CODE READS C1185 FROM THE ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS. THIS HAS RENDERED MY ABS SYSTEM INOPERABLE. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS A ABS FAULT LIGHT CAUSED BY A FAULTY ECU MASTER RELAY. THIS CAUSES THE ABS AND BRAKE FAULT LIGHTS TO LIGHT ON MY DASH BOARD. THE FAULT CODE READS C1185 FROM THE ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS. THIS HAS RENDERED MY ABS SYSTEM INOPERABLE. *TR

Nov 12, 2013 Suspension 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE REAR AXLE ON THE VEHICLE WAS CRACKED, CORRODED AND WOULD MAKE LOUD B...

Nov 12, 2013 Suspension 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE REAR AXLE ON THE VEHICLE WAS CRACKED, CORRODED AND WOULD MAKE LOUD B...

Nov 8, 2013 Air Bags Crash 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Nov 8, 2013 Air Bags Crash 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Nov 7, 2013 Electrical System 233,596 mi

HI I AM THE OWNER OF 2001 WINDSTAR LAST WEEK MY VAN STAR BE CRAZY WITH AL THE INSTRUMENTAL ALL THE LIGHT WAS CRAZY SMELL LIKE THE CABLE WAS BURNING THE POSITIVE BATTERY WAS VERY HOT I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR BEFORE GET IN FIRE THAT IS THE SECOND TIME THAT IS HAPPEN PLEASE TAKE THIS VERY SERIOUS BEFORE ...

Nov 7, 2013 Electrical System 233,596 mi

HI I AM THE OWNER OF 2001 WINDSTAR LAST WEEK MY VAN STAR BE CRAZY WITH AL THE INSTRUMENTAL ALL THE LIGHT WAS CRAZY SMELL LIKE THE CABLE WAS BURNING THE POSITIVE BATTERY WAS VERY HOT I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR BEFORE GET IN FIRE THAT IS THE SECOND TIME THAT IS HAPPEN PLEASE TAKE THIS VERY SERIOUS BEFORE ...

Nov 3, 2013 Service Brakes 168,110 mi

ARRIVED AT DESTINATIONS AND STOPPED. TRIED TO LEAVE, BRAKES HAD NOT RELEASED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE.. HAD TO DRIVE HOME AGAINST THE BRAKES WHICH WERE SMOKING UPON ARRIVAL AT HOME. NEXT DAY, BRAKES WENT BACK TO NORMAL. TWO DAYS LATER, SAME OCCURRENCE. BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE, OVERHEATED, BRAKE PE...

Nov 3, 2013 Service Brakes 168,110 mi

ARRIVED AT DESTINATIONS AND STOPPED. TRIED TO LEAVE, BRAKES HAD NOT RELEASED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE.. HAD TO DRIVE HOME AGAINST THE BRAKES WHICH WERE SMOKING UPON ARRIVAL AT HOME. NEXT DAY, BRAKES WENT BACK TO NORMAL. TWO DAYS LATER, SAME OCCURRENCE. BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE, OVERHEATED, BRAKE PE...

Nov 2, 2013 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON/ OFF MORE THEN 5 YEARS EVERY TIME DRIVING , BRAKE WORKING FINE. ALL THE GAUGE MOVING CRAZY ABOUT 1 A WEEK. WINTER TIME THE PROBLEM LESS. *TR

Nov 2, 2013 Electrical System 85,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON/ OFF MORE THEN 5 YEARS EVERY TIME DRIVING , BRAKE WORKING FINE. ALL THE GAUGE MOVING CRAZY ABOUT 1 A WEEK. WINTER TIME THE PROBLEM LESS. *TR

Nov 2, 2013 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON/ OFF MORE THEN 5 YEARS EVERY TIME DRIVING , BRAKE WORKING FINE. ALL THE GAUGE MOVING CRAZY ABOUT 1 A WEEK. WINTER TIME THE PROBLEM LESS. *TR

Nov 2, 2013 Electrical System 85,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON/ OFF MORE THEN 5 YEARS EVERY TIME DRIVING , BRAKE WORKING FINE. ALL THE GAUGE MOVING CRAZY ABOUT 1 A WEEK. WINTER TIME THE PROBLEM LESS. *TR

Oct 29, 2013 Service Brakes

MY ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AS WELL AS MY BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T KNOW WHY MY BRAKES ARE KNEW. *TR

Oct 29, 2013 Service Brakes

MY ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AS WELL AS MY BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T KNOW WHY MY BRAKES ARE KNEW. *TR

Oct 23, 2013 Steering 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE STEERING WHEEL THEN INDEPENDENTLY TURNED IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE. THE SUB FRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WA...

Oct 23, 2013 Structure 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE STEERING WHEEL THEN INDEPENDENTLY TURNED IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE. THE SUB FRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WA...

Oct 23, 2013 Steering 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE STEERING WHEEL THEN INDEPENDENTLY TURNED IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE. THE SUB FRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WA...

Oct 23, 2013 Structure 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE STEERING WHEEL THEN INDEPENDENTLY TURNED IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE. THE SUB FRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WA...

Oct 14, 2013 Suspension 157,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCOMFORTABLE AT BOTH LOW AND HIGH SPEED; THEREFORE, I STARTED INVESTIGATING TO TRY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. 1ST I FOUND ONE OF THE REAR SHOCKS WAS VERY BOUNCY, THE REAR TIRES WERE NOT STRAIGHT AND BOTH REAR TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. REPLACED BOTH REAR SHOCKS. THA...

Oct 14, 2013 Tires 157,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCOMFORTABLE AT BOTH LOW AND HIGH SPEED; THEREFORE, I STARTED INVESTIGATING TO TRY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. 1ST I FOUND ONE OF THE REAR SHOCKS WAS VERY BOUNCY, THE REAR TIRES WERE NOT STRAIGHT AND BOTH REAR TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. REPLACED BOTH REAR SHOCKS. THA...

Oct 14, 2013 Suspension 157,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCOMFORTABLE AT BOTH LOW AND HIGH SPEED; THEREFORE, I STARTED INVESTIGATING TO TRY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. 1ST I FOUND ONE OF THE REAR SHOCKS WAS VERY BOUNCY, THE REAR TIRES WERE NOT STRAIGHT AND BOTH REAR TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. REPLACED BOTH REAR SHOCKS. THA...

Oct 14, 2013 Tires 157,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCOMFORTABLE AT BOTH LOW AND HIGH SPEED; THEREFORE, I STARTED INVESTIGATING TO TRY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. 1ST I FOUND ONE OF THE REAR SHOCKS WAS VERY BOUNCY, THE REAR TIRES WERE NOT STRAIGHT AND BOTH REAR TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. REPLACED BOTH REAR SHOCKS. THA...

Oct 11, 2013 Steering

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE COULD SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SHE NOTICED BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE PO...

Oct 11, 2013 Suspension

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE COULD SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SHE NOTICED BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE PO...

Oct 11, 2013 Power Train

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE COULD SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SHE NOTICED BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE PO...

Oct 11, 2013 Steering

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE COULD SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SHE NOTICED BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE PO...

Oct 11, 2013 Suspension

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE COULD SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SHE NOTICED BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE PO...

Oct 11, 2013 Power Train

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE WINDSTAR AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD A NOISE AND FELT SOMETHING BREAK AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF SHE COULD SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SHE NOTICED BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE PO...

Sep 27, 2013 Air Bags 168,800 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON/OFF, TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP,, THEY SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS, HOWEVER I HAVE TWO RECALL NUMBERS 00V270000 AND 00V412000 CONCERNING THE RCM-RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE-THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY A FEE FOR THEM TO INSPEC...

Sep 27, 2013 Service Brakes 162,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND TEND TO STAY ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARM. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE RECALL 09V399000 PERFORMED ON IT SO THE LIGHTS COMING ON SHOULD NOT BE RELATED TO THAT ISSUE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE ...

Sep 27, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 162,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND TEND TO STAY ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARM. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE RECALL 09V399000 PERFORMED ON IT SO THE LIGHTS COMING ON SHOULD NOT BE RELATED TO THAT ISSUE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE ...

Sep 27, 2013 Air Bags 168,800 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON/OFF, TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP,, THEY SAID THERE ARE NO RECALLS, HOWEVER I HAVE TWO RECALL NUMBERS 00V270000 AND 00V412000 CONCERNING THE RCM-RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE-THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY A FEE FOR THEM TO INSPEC...

Sep 27, 2013 Service Brakes 162,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND TEND TO STAY ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARM. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE RECALL 09V399000 PERFORMED ON IT SO THE LIGHTS COMING ON SHOULD NOT BE RELATED TO THAT ISSUE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE ...

Sep 27, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 162,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND TEND TO STAY ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS WARM. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALREADY HAD THE RECALL 09V399000 PERFORMED ON IT SO THE LIGHTS COMING ON SHOULD NOT BE RELATED TO THAT ISSUE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE ...

Sep 24, 2013 Structure 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,...

Sep 24, 2013 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES WHEN TURNING. ACCELERATION IS LIMITED WHILE TRACTION CONTROL IS ENGAGED. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE WHEN STOPPING CAUSING EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE. DRY PAVEMENT. *JS

Sep 24, 2013 Structure 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SLIDING DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,...

Sep 24, 2013 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES WHEN TURNING. ACCELERATION IS LIMITED WHILE TRACTION CONTROL IS ENGAGED. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE WHEN STOPPING CAUSING EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE. DRY PAVEMENT. *JS

Sep 20, 2013 Visibility/wiper 169,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WIPERS WOULD STOP MIDWAY AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO MANUALLY RESET THE WIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN ...

Sep 20, 2013 Service Brakes 144,000 mi

INTERMITTENT INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DUE TO ABS SYSTEM FAILURE RELATED TO THE ECM CONTROL UNIT. INDICATOR AT TIME OF FAILURE "YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT" AND "RED BRAKE LIGHT" ON DASHBOARD OF VEHICLE. RESULTING IN INTERMENT OPERATING OF ABS SYSTEM. THIS BECOMES A L...

Sep 20, 2013 Electrical System 144,000 mi

INTERMITTENT INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DUE TO ABS SYSTEM FAILURE RELATED TO THE ECM CONTROL UNIT. INDICATOR AT TIME OF FAILURE "YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT" AND "RED BRAKE LIGHT" ON DASHBOARD OF VEHICLE. RESULTING IN INTERMENT OPERATING OF ABS SYSTEM. THIS BECOMES A L...

Sep 20, 2013 Visibility/wiper 169,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE WIPERS WOULD STOP MIDWAY AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO MANUALLY RESET THE WIPERS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN ...

Sep 20, 2013 Service Brakes 144,000 mi

INTERMITTENT INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DUE TO ABS SYSTEM FAILURE RELATED TO THE ECM CONTROL UNIT. INDICATOR AT TIME OF FAILURE "YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT" AND "RED BRAKE LIGHT" ON DASHBOARD OF VEHICLE. RESULTING IN INTERMENT OPERATING OF ABS SYSTEM. THIS BECOMES A L...

Sep 20, 2013 Electrical System 144,000 mi

INTERMITTENT INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DUE TO ABS SYSTEM FAILURE RELATED TO THE ECM CONTROL UNIT. INDICATOR AT TIME OF FAILURE "YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT" AND "RED BRAKE LIGHT" ON DASHBOARD OF VEHICLE. RESULTING IN INTERMENT OPERATING OF ABS SYSTEM. THIS BECOMES A L...

Sep 19, 2013 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHEN DRIVEN. MY LIGHT SYSTEM STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. PLEASE HELP ME GET IT RECALLED. *TR

Sep 19, 2013 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHEN DRIVEN. MY LIGHT SYSTEM STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. PLEASE HELP ME GET IT RECALLED. *TR

Sep 19, 2013 Service Brakes 135,457 mi

YELLOW ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF, RED BRAKE LIGHT DOES THE SAME, I WAS UNAWARE THAT FORD HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, I AM JUST FINDING OUT ABOUT THIS TODAY. NO ONE CONTACTED ME ABOUT THE ABS MODULE, I HAD BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT OTHER RECALL ISSUES AND THEY WERE REPAIRED. *TR

Sep 19, 2013 Service Brakes 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHEN DRIVEN. MY LIGHT SYSTEM STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. PLEASE HELP ME GET IT RECALLED. *TR

Sep 19, 2013 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHEN DRIVEN. MY LIGHT SYSTEM STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. PLEASE HELP ME GET IT RECALLED. *TR

Sep 19, 2013 Service Brakes 135,457 mi

YELLOW ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF, RED BRAKE LIGHT DOES THE SAME, I WAS UNAWARE THAT FORD HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, I AM JUST FINDING OUT ABOUT THIS TODAY. NO ONE CONTACTED ME ABOUT THE ABS MODULE, I HAD BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT OTHER RECALL ISSUES AND THEY WERE REPAIRED. *TR

Sep 14, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 198,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON. *TR

Sep 14, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 198,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON. *TR

Sep 11, 2013 Service Brakes

JUST DRIVING THE VAN AND IT SHOWS CHECK TRACTION CONTROL AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF. IT KEEPS RECURRING AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIX IT. IF I PULL OVER ON THE SIDE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE KEY AND WAIT A MINUTE AND START IT BACK UP THE LIGHTS AND ALL GO AWAY FOR A...

Sep 11, 2013 Traction Control System

JUST DRIVING THE VAN AND IT SHOWS CHECK TRACTION CONTROL AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF. IT KEEPS RECURRING AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIX IT. IF I PULL OVER ON THE SIDE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE KEY AND WAIT A MINUTE AND START IT BACK UP THE LIGHTS AND ALL GO AWAY FOR A...

Sep 11, 2013 Service Brakes

JUST DRIVING THE VAN AND IT SHOWS CHECK TRACTION CONTROL AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF. IT KEEPS RECURRING AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIX IT. IF I PULL OVER ON THE SIDE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE KEY AND WAIT A MINUTE AND START IT BACK UP THE LIGHTS AND ALL GO AWAY FOR A...

Sep 11, 2013 Traction Control System

JUST DRIVING THE VAN AND IT SHOWS CHECK TRACTION CONTROL AND MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF. IT KEEPS RECURRING AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIX IT. IF I PULL OVER ON THE SIDE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE KEY AND WAIT A MINUTE AND START IT BACK UP THE LIGHTS AND ALL GO AWAY FOR A...

Sep 10, 2013 Exterior Lighting 114 mi

ABS LIGHT STEADILY ON WILL NOT TURN OFF. CODES READS NO CODES: BRAKE LIGHTS APPEARS AT WILL. *TR

Sep 10, 2013 Exterior Lighting 114 mi

ABS LIGHT STEADILY ON WILL NOT TURN OFF. CODES READS NO CODES: BRAKE LIGHTS APPEARS AT WILL. *TR

Aug 31, 2013 Service Brakes 212,000 mi

AS YOU DIRVE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH COME ON STAY ON. *JS

Aug 31, 2013 Exterior Lighting 180,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING A VARIOUS SPEEDS, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. *JS

Aug 31, 2013 Service Brakes 212,000 mi

AS YOU DIRVE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH COME ON STAY ON. *JS

Aug 31, 2013 Exterior Lighting 180,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING A VARIOUS SPEEDS, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. *JS

Aug 29, 2013 Service Brakes 131,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS ON

Aug 29, 2013 Service Brakes 131,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS ON

Aug 28, 2013 Service Brakes

THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DASH LIGHT TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND WILL REMAIN ON UNTIL THE VAN IS TURNED OFF. UPON STARTING THE VAN THE LIGHTS WILL BE OFF. I HAVE HAD THE VAN BRAKES INSPECTED AND SERVICED TO INCLUDE A COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE SYS...

Aug 28, 2013 Service Brakes

THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DASH LIGHT TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND WILL REMAIN ON UNTIL THE VAN IS TURNED OFF. UPON STARTING THE VAN THE LIGHTS WILL BE OFF. I HAVE HAD THE VAN BRAKES INSPECTED AND SERVICED TO INCLUDE A COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE SYS...

Aug 23, 2013 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS INDICATES A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM OF FAILURE OF THE ECM MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM A QUICK FIX IS TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, AND THEN RESTART IT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ...

Aug 23, 2013 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS INDICATES A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM OF FAILURE OF THE ECM MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM A QUICK FIX IS TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, AND THEN RESTART IT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ...

Aug 15, 2013 Electrical System 150,000 mi

AFTER REPAIRING MY SPEED CONTROLLER MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE COMING ON MORE AND MORE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND NO CODES SHOW UP,BUT I DO NOT TRUST IT . *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

AFTER REPAIRING MY SPEED CONTROLLER MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE COMING ON MORE AND MORE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND NO CODES SHOW UP,BUT I DO NOT TRUST IT . *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

AFTER REPAIRING MY SPEED CONTROLLER MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE COMING ON MORE AND MORE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND NO CODES SHOW UP,BUT I DO NOT TRUST IT . *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Electrical System 150,000 mi

AFTER REPAIRING MY SPEED CONTROLLER MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE COMING ON MORE AND MORE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND NO CODES SHOW UP,BUT I DO NOT TRUST IT . *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

AFTER REPAIRING MY SPEED CONTROLLER MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE COMING ON MORE AND MORE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND NO CODES SHOW UP,BUT I DO NOT TRUST IT . *TR

Aug 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

AFTER REPAIRING MY SPEED CONTROLLER MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE COMING ON MORE AND MORE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND NO CODES SHOW UP,BUT I DO NOT TRUST IT . *TR

Aug 12, 2013 Suspension 201,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED AND CAUSED THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE TO BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE F...

Aug 12, 2013 Suspension 201,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSED AND CAUSED THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE TO BLOWOUT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE F...

Aug 8, 2013 Service Brakes 89,102 mi

ON 8-7-13 I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME AN 2 LIGHTS PRIOR TO MY STREET THE BRAKES STARTED CLICKING WHEN PRESSED AND AFTER A FEW BLOCKS THEY STARTED WORKING FINE. TODAY THE SAME HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING DOWNHILL FROM WHERE I LIVE. I TOOK IT TO HAVE IT CHECKED BECAUSE OF THE ABS LIGHT AND I WAS GIVEN DTC C1185...

Aug 8, 2013 Service Brakes 89,102 mi

ON 8-7-13 I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME AN 2 LIGHTS PRIOR TO MY STREET THE BRAKES STARTED CLICKING WHEN PRESSED AND AFTER A FEW BLOCKS THEY STARTED WORKING FINE. TODAY THE SAME HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING DOWNHILL FROM WHERE I LIVE. I TOOK IT TO HAVE IT CHECKED BECAUSE OF THE ABS LIGHT AND I WAS GIVEN DTC C1185...

Aug 7, 2013 Service Brakes 102,348 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND APPEARS ONE SIDE TRIES TO ENGAGE ABS. MECHANIC SAYS MANY CODES ARE DISPLAYED. *TR

Aug 7, 2013 Service Brakes 102,348 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND APPEARS ONE SIDE TRIES TO ENGAGE ABS. MECHANIC SAYS MANY CODES ARE DISPLAYED. *TR

Aug 3, 2013 Suspension 150,000 mi

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR 2 CORROSION RECALLS. WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY APPROX. 60MPH, HEARD A POP IN THE AREA OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TOOK VAN TO THE SHOP I USE, WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS PART OF THE FRAME AND NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP(BLACKWELL FORD, PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170). DEALERSHIP SA...

Aug 3, 2013 Steering 150,000 mi

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR 2 CORROSION RECALLS. WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY APPROX. 60MPH, HEARD A POP IN THE AREA OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TOOK VAN TO THE SHOP I USE, WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS PART OF THE FRAME AND NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP(BLACKWELL FORD, PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170). DEALERSHIP SA...

Aug 3, 2013 Structure 150,000 mi

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR 2 CORROSION RECALLS. WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY APPROX. 60MPH, HEARD A POP IN THE AREA OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TOOK VAN TO THE SHOP I USE, WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS PART OF THE FRAME AND NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP(BLACKWELL FORD, PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170). DEALERSHIP SA...

Aug 3, 2013 Suspension 150,000 mi

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR 2 CORROSION RECALLS. WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY APPROX. 60MPH, HEARD A POP IN THE AREA OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TOOK VAN TO THE SHOP I USE, WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS PART OF THE FRAME AND NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP(BLACKWELL FORD, PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170). DEALERSHIP SA...

Aug 3, 2013 Steering 150,000 mi

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR 2 CORROSION RECALLS. WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY APPROX. 60MPH, HEARD A POP IN THE AREA OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TOOK VAN TO THE SHOP I USE, WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS PART OF THE FRAME AND NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP(BLACKWELL FORD, PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170). DEALERSHIP SA...

Aug 3, 2013 Structure 150,000 mi

HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR 2 CORROSION RECALLS. WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY APPROX. 60MPH, HEARD A POP IN THE AREA OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. TOOK VAN TO THE SHOP I USE, WHERE I WAS TOLD IT WAS PART OF THE FRAME AND NEED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP(BLACKWELL FORD, PLYMOUTH, MI. 48170). DEALERSHIP SA...

Jul 31, 2013 Service Brakes 122,500 mi

INTERMITTENT ABS BRAKE LIGHT. LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT WILL. *TR

Jul 31, 2013 Suspension 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FAILED AND BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND ...

Jul 31, 2013 Service Brakes 122,500 mi

INTERMITTENT ABS BRAKE LIGHT. LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT WILL. *TR

Jul 31, 2013 Suspension 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FAILED AND BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND ...

Jul 29, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

Jul 29, 2013 Electrical System 41,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

Jul 29, 2013 Electrical System 129,300 mi

FOR MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY THE LIGHTS ARE STAYING ON AND IT MUST BE JUMPED TO START. THE BATTERY WAS CHECKED AND WAS OKAY. SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Exterior Lighting 129,300 mi

FOR MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY THE LIGHTS ARE STAYING ON AND IT MUST BE JUMPED TO START. THE BATTERY WAS CHECKED AND WAS OKAY. SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

Jul 29, 2013 Electrical System 41,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES ARE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER

Jul 29, 2013 Electrical System 129,300 mi

FOR MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY THE LIGHTS ARE STAYING ON AND IT MUST BE JUMPED TO START. THE BATTERY WAS CHECKED AND WAS OKAY. SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Exterior Lighting 129,300 mi

FOR MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. CURRENTLY THE LIGHTS ARE STAYING ON AND IT MUST BE JUMPED TO START. THE BATTERY WAS CHECKED AND WAS OKAY. SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. *TR

Jul 28, 2013 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY TURNS ON FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES WHEN I'M STOPPED AT A LIGHT, OTHERS WHEN I'M BRAKING AND OTHERS I'M CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY, SOMETIMES ONCE A MONTH. *TR IF IT TURNS ON I CAN NORMALLY TURN IT OFF BY TURNING THE KEY OFF AND RE...

Jul 28, 2013 Service Brakes 182,000 mi

ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. HAD CHECKED OUT. OVER LAST 2 YEARS HAS CONTINUED AND NOW THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEMS WITH ABS. MECHANIC SAYS FAULTY ABS SYSTEM AGAIN. *TR

Jul 28, 2013 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY TURNS ON FOR NO REASON. SOMETIMES WHEN I'M STOPPED AT A LIGHT, OTHERS WHEN I'M BRAKING AND OTHERS I'M CRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY, SOMETIMES ONCE A MONTH. *TR IF IT TURNS ON I CAN NORMALLY TURN IT OFF BY TURNING THE KEY OFF AND RE...

Jul 28, 2013 Service Brakes 182,000 mi

ABS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. HAD CHECKED OUT. OVER LAST 2 YEARS HAS CONTINUED AND NOW THE ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEMS WITH ABS. MECHANIC SAYS FAULTY ABS SYSTEM AGAIN. *TR

Jul 26, 2013 Service Brakes

BOTH OF MY BRAKE LIGHTS, AT THE SAME TIME, COME ON AND OFF ON MY DASHBOARD. WITHIN THE PAST YEAR I HAVE HAD BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKES FIXED, INCLUDING NEW LINES, CALIPERS,ROTORS, ETC..AND THE LIGHTS STILL RANDOMLY COME ON. *TR

Jul 26, 2013 Service Brakes

BOTH OF MY BRAKE LIGHTS, AT THE SAME TIME, COME ON AND OFF ON MY DASHBOARD. WITHIN THE PAST YEAR I HAVE HAD BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKES FIXED, INCLUDING NEW LINES, CALIPERS,ROTORS, ETC..AND THE LIGHTS STILL RANDOMLY COME ON. *TR

Jul 23, 2013 Electrical System 16,768 mi

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INCLUDING DASH LIGHTS TAKEN IN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON CONSTANTLY UP TO AND INCLUDING TODAY. NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE BONES CRUNCHING FROM STEERING WHEEL OR UNDER FOOT? AND BUZZING FROM RIGHT FRONT TI...

Jul 23, 2013 Service Brakes 16,768 mi

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INCLUDING DASH LIGHTS TAKEN IN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON CONSTANTLY UP TO AND INCLUDING TODAY. NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE BONES CRUNCHING FROM STEERING WHEEL OR UNDER FOOT? AND BUZZING FROM RIGHT FRONT TI...

Jul 23, 2013 Wheels 16,768 mi

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INCLUDING DASH LIGHTS TAKEN IN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON CONSTANTLY UP TO AND INCLUDING TODAY. NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE BONES CRUNCHING FROM STEERING WHEEL OR UNDER FOOT? AND BUZZING FROM RIGHT FRONT TI...

Jul 23, 2013 Electrical System 16,768 mi

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INCLUDING DASH LIGHTS TAKEN IN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON CONSTANTLY UP TO AND INCLUDING TODAY. NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE BONES CRUNCHING FROM STEERING WHEEL OR UNDER FOOT? AND BUZZING FROM RIGHT FRONT TI...

Jul 23, 2013 Service Brakes 16,768 mi

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INCLUDING DASH LIGHTS TAKEN IN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON CONSTANTLY UP TO AND INCLUDING TODAY. NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE BONES CRUNCHING FROM STEERING WHEEL OR UNDER FOOT? AND BUZZING FROM RIGHT FRONT TI...

Jul 23, 2013 Wheels 16,768 mi

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INCLUDING DASH LIGHTS TAKEN IN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON CONSTANTLY UP TO AND INCLUDING TODAY. NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE BONES CRUNCHING FROM STEERING WHEEL OR UNDER FOOT? AND BUZZING FROM RIGHT FRONT TI...

Jul 22, 2013 Suspension 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE SUBFRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V194000 ...

Jul 22, 2013 Suspension 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE SUBFRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V194000 ...

Jul 21, 2013 Service Brakes 202,100 mi

THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC MULTITUDE OF TIMES AND NO PROBLEM FOUND. FINALLY BRAKES FAILED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND LIGHTS STILL COME ON. BRAKES SEEMED TO...

Jul 21, 2013 Service Brakes 202,100 mi

THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC MULTITUDE OF TIMES AND NO PROBLEM FOUND. FINALLY BRAKES FAILED AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND LIGHTS STILL COME ON. BRAKES SEEMED TO...

Jul 17, 2013 Suspension

CPSC#I1360214A. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK HER CAR IN FOR A RECALL ON THE AXLE AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THREE WEEKS LATER SHE WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED SOUNDING ODD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AN HER TIRE WAS LEANING IN, BECAUSE THE AXLE HAD SNAPPED. *LN THE DEALER INFORM...

Jul 17, 2013 Power Train

CPSC#I1360214A. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK HER CAR IN FOR A RECALL ON THE AXLE AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THREE WEEKS LATER SHE WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED SOUNDING ODD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AN HER TIRE WAS LEANING IN, BECAUSE THE AXLE HAD SNAPPED. *LN THE DEALER INFORM...

Jul 17, 2013 Suspension

CPSC#I1360214A. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK HER CAR IN FOR A RECALL ON THE AXLE AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THREE WEEKS LATER SHE WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED SOUNDING ODD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AN HER TIRE WAS LEANING IN, BECAUSE THE AXLE HAD SNAPPED. *LN THE DEALER INFORM...

Jul 17, 2013 Power Train

CPSC#I1360214A. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK HER CAR IN FOR A RECALL ON THE AXLE AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THREE WEEKS LATER SHE WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR STARTED SOUNDING ODD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AN HER TIRE WAS LEANING IN, BECAUSE THE AXLE HAD SNAPPED. *LN THE DEALER INFORM...

Jul 15, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 98,000 mi

ALL PARTS ARE AFFECTED, MY CAR WHICH IS FORD WINDSTAR 2001 , IT GOT FIRED BY ITSELF AT EARLY MORNINGS WHILE IT WAS PARKED AND IGNITION WAS OFF, WE ARE THE VICTIM OF THE FORD WINDSTAR 2001,MY CAR IS TOTALLY BURNED. *TR

Jul 15, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 98,000 mi

ALL PARTS ARE AFFECTED, MY CAR WHICH IS FORD WINDSTAR 2001 , IT GOT FIRED BY ITSELF AT EARLY MORNINGS WHILE IT WAS PARKED AND IGNITION WAS OFF, WE ARE THE VICTIM OF THE FORD WINDSTAR 2001,MY CAR IS TOTALLY BURNED. *TR

Jul 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 188,646 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE GOING TO A LOCAL FAST FOOD WHEN I LOSS ALL ACCELERATION THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN EVEN THOUGH I WAS GIVING IT GAS. KNOWING I WAS SLOWING DOWN I TURNED MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND COASTED TO THE SHOULDER LANE THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING SO I TURNED THE CAR ON AND OFF. I STI...

Jul 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 188,646 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE GOING TO A LOCAL FAST FOOD WHEN I LOSS ALL ACCELERATION THE CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN EVEN THOUGH I WAS GIVING IT GAS. KNOWING I WAS SLOWING DOWN I TURNED MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND COASTED TO THE SHOULDER LANE THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING SO I TURNED THE CAR ON AND OFF. I STI...

Jul 10, 2013 Service Brakes 68,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS, BRAKES ARE FINE ACCORDING TO MECHANIC. FORD RAN A DIAGNOSTIC 7/10/2013 AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE ABS MODULE AT A COST OF $1061. IF THE BRAKES ARE FINE WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT OF A MODULE THAT I...

Jul 10, 2013 Service Brakes

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 10, 2013 Power Train 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V193000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS ADDITIONAL RUST ON THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CORNER OF THE UNDER CARRIAGE. THE MANUFACT...

Jul 10, 2013 Service Brakes 68,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS, BRAKES ARE FINE ACCORDING TO MECHANIC. FORD RAN A DIAGNOSTIC 7/10/2013 AND RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE ABS MODULE AT A COST OF $1061. IF THE BRAKES ARE FINE WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT OF A MODULE THAT I...

Jul 10, 2013 Service Brakes

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THERE IS NO PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 10, 2013 Power Train 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V193000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS ADDITIONAL RUST ON THE TRANSMISSION MOUNT AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CORNER OF THE UNDER CARRIAGE. THE MANUFACT...

Jul 8, 2013 Air Bags 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Jul 8, 2013 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Jul 8, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Jul 8, 2013 Visibility 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Jul 8, 2013 Suspension Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A BURNING RUBBER SMELL CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jul 8, 2013 Air Bags 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Jul 8, 2013 Service Brakes 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Jul 8, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Jul 8, 2013 Visibility 40,000 mi

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED: REAR WINDOWS NOT WORKING,HAD MOTORS REPLACED WORKED FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS THEN INTERMITTENT THEN QUIT WORKING WITHIN 6 MONTHS. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH GOES ON AND OFF. A/C STOPS BLOWING FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS THEN RESUMES BLOWING. KEYLESS ENTRY WORKS SOMETIMES,SOMETIMES IT DON'...

Jul 8, 2013 Suspension Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, A BURNING RUBBER SMELL CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jul 2, 2013 Electrical System 208,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, OVER DRIVE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER WHEN I STARTED TO GO WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. *TR

Jul 2, 2013 Service Brakes 208,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, OVER DRIVE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER WHEN I STARTED TO GO WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. *TR

Jul 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 208,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, OVER DRIVE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER WHEN I STARTED TO GO WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. *TR

Jul 2, 2013 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON AND BRAKE LIGHT ON, NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES THEY WORK FINE. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT FORD HASN'T ISSUES A RECALL ON IT. ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING ...

Jul 2, 2013 Electrical System 208,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, OVER DRIVE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER WHEN I STARTED TO GO WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. *TR

Jul 2, 2013 Service Brakes 208,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, OVER DRIVE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER WHEN I STARTED TO GO WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. *TR

Jul 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 208,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT THE RED LIGHT MY BRAKE LIGHT, ABS LIGHT, OVER DRIVE LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AND THEN MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER WHEN I STARTED TO GO WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. *TR

Jul 2, 2013 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON AND BRAKE LIGHT ON, NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES THEY WORK FINE. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE THAT FORD HASN'T ISSUES A RECALL ON IT. ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING ...

Jun 24, 2013 Service Brakes 93,000 mi

MY ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND OFF. I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED AND A CODE SHOWED UP FOR AN ABS SENSOR ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. IT WAS REPLACED. THE LIGHTS ARE STILL COMING ON AND GOING OFF AND BACK ON ETC...I TOOK THE VAN BACK AND A NEW CODE APPEARED-C1185....

Jun 24, 2013 Service Brakes 93,000 mi

MY ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND OFF. I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED AND A CODE SHOWED UP FOR AN ABS SENSOR ON THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. IT WAS REPLACED. THE LIGHTS ARE STILL COMING ON AND GOING OFF AND BACK ON ETC...I TOOK THE VAN BACK AND A NEW CODE APPEARED-C1185....

Jun 20, 2013 Service Brakes

ABS SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT DIFFERENT INTERVALS OF TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING. IT OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I HIT A BUMP OR AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. IT COMES ON MORE FREQUENTLY IN HOT WEATHER. *TR

Jun 20, 2013 Service Brakes

ABS SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT DIFFERENT INTERVALS OF TIME WHEN I AM DRIVING. IT OFTEN HAPPENS WHEN I HIT A BUMP OR AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. IT COMES ON MORE FREQUENTLY IN HOT WEATHER. *TR

Jun 14, 2013 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

ABS LIGHT TURNING ON AND STILL KEEP ON FROM SINCE. ONE YEAR BEFORE, THE LIGHT IS TURNING ON IN SUMMER TIME AND IS TURNING OFF (AT DEPEND ON THE DAY OR IRREGULARITIES ON THE ROAD). THE PROBLEM CEASES DURING FALL AND WINTER. I WAS INFORMED THAT EXIST A FORD RECALL FOR THAT, BUT I WILL NEVER RECEIVED ...

Jun 14, 2013 Suspension 158,657 mi

FORD=FIX OR REPAIR DAILY!!!!!!!!!!! I AM WRITING TO TRY AND GET FORD TO DO THE RIGHT THING. MY MOTHER'S EX-HUSBAND TOLD ME TO NEVER BUY A FORD AND I DID NOT LISTEN. I BOUGHT A WINDSTAR 2001. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY INSPECTED AND TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. I WAS UNAWARE THAT THEY DID ...

Jun 14, 2013 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

ABS LIGHT TURNING ON AND STILL KEEP ON FROM SINCE. ONE YEAR BEFORE, THE LIGHT IS TURNING ON IN SUMMER TIME AND IS TURNING OFF (AT DEPEND ON THE DAY OR IRREGULARITIES ON THE ROAD). THE PROBLEM CEASES DURING FALL AND WINTER. I WAS INFORMED THAT EXIST A FORD RECALL FOR THAT, BUT I WILL NEVER RECEIVED ...

Jun 14, 2013 Suspension 158,657 mi

FORD=FIX OR REPAIR DAILY!!!!!!!!!!! I AM WRITING TO TRY AND GET FORD TO DO THE RIGHT THING. MY MOTHER'S EX-HUSBAND TOLD ME TO NEVER BUY A FORD AND I DID NOT LISTEN. I BOUGHT A WINDSTAR 2001. I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY INSPECTED AND TOLD ME IT WAS FINE. I WAS UNAWARE THAT THEY DID ...

Jun 11, 2013 Service Brakes 127,456 mi

MY WINDSTAR SINCE THEY DAY I BOUGHT IT USED HAS HAD THE ABS TRAC OFF AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME WHEN FIRST TAKING OFF AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND STAY ON UNTIL THE NEXT DRIVE THEN THEY DO IT AGAIN I'VE HEARD OF A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE I THINK ITS TIME FOR A RECALL!! ...

Jun 11, 2013 Service Brakes 127,456 mi

MY WINDSTAR SINCE THEY DAY I BOUGHT IT USED HAS HAD THE ABS TRAC OFF AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AT THE SAME TIME WHEN FIRST TAKING OFF AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND STAY ON UNTIL THE NEXT DRIVE THEN THEY DO IT AGAIN I'VE HEARD OF A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE I THINK ITS TIME FOR A RECALL!! ...

Jun 3, 2013 Service Brakes 156,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. FROM RESEARCH ON THE WEB, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM STARTING WITH WINDSTARS DATING FROM 1999. *TR

Jun 3, 2013 Electrical System 156,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. FROM RESEARCH ON THE WEB, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM STARTING WITH WINDSTARS DATING FROM 1999. *TR

Jun 3, 2013 Service Brakes 156,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. FROM RESEARCH ON THE WEB, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM STARTING WITH WINDSTARS DATING FROM 1999. *TR

Jun 3, 2013 Electrical System 156,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. FROM RESEARCH ON THE WEB, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM STARTING WITH WINDSTARS DATING FROM 1999. *TR

May 30, 2013 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON) I NOTICED THE OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING TO THE POINT I WAS AFRAID THERE WOULD BE A FIRE. I HAD TO SIT O...

May 30, 2013 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON) I NOTICED THE OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER AND THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING TO THE POINT I WAS AFRAID THERE WOULD BE A FIRE. I HAD TO SIT O...

May 28, 2013 Power Train 145,000 mi

HAD RECALL WORK DONE10/30/11 PREVENTATIVE REPAIRS FAILED. REAR AXLE SPLIT WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 28, 2013 Wheels 158,657 mi

ON 01/06/2011 I TOOK MY MINIVAN IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE AND SENT ME HOME. ON FRIDAY WHILE DRIVING ON NORTHLINE ROAD IN SOUTHGATE MICHIGAN, MY AXLE SNAPPED. I TOOK IT TO THE TAYLOR FORD AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE FIXED BY FORD. I WAS TOLD TODAY 05/28/2013THAT THEY WOULD...

May 28, 2013 Suspension 158,657 mi

ON 01/06/2011 I TOOK MY MINIVAN IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE AND SENT ME HOME. ON FRIDAY WHILE DRIVING ON NORTHLINE ROAD IN SOUTHGATE MICHIGAN, MY AXLE SNAPPED. I TOOK IT TO THE TAYLOR FORD AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE FIXED BY FORD. I WAS TOLD TODAY 05/28/2013THAT THEY WOULD...

May 28, 2013 Power Train 145,000 mi

HAD RECALL WORK DONE10/30/11 PREVENTATIVE REPAIRS FAILED. REAR AXLE SPLIT WHILE DRIVING. *TR

May 28, 2013 Wheels 158,657 mi

ON 01/06/2011 I TOOK MY MINIVAN IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE AND SENT ME HOME. ON FRIDAY WHILE DRIVING ON NORTHLINE ROAD IN SOUTHGATE MICHIGAN, MY AXLE SNAPPED. I TOOK IT TO THE TAYLOR FORD AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE FIXED BY FORD. I WAS TOLD TODAY 05/28/2013THAT THEY WOULD...

May 28, 2013 Suspension 158,657 mi

ON 01/06/2011 I TOOK MY MINIVAN IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE AXLE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FINE AND SENT ME HOME. ON FRIDAY WHILE DRIVING ON NORTHLINE ROAD IN SOUTHGATE MICHIGAN, MY AXLE SNAPPED. I TOOK IT TO THE TAYLOR FORD AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE FIXED BY FORD. I WAS TOLD TODAY 05/28/2013THAT THEY WOULD...

May 26, 2013 Service Brakes

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY. IT GOES OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF BUT WILL LIGHT UP AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. IF FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE FUSES ARE ALL FINE. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOO...

May 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY. IT GOES OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF BUT WILL LIGHT UP AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. IF FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE FUSES ARE ALL FINE. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOO...

May 26, 2013 Electrical System

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY. IT GOES OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF BUT WILL LIGHT UP AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. IF FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE FUSES ARE ALL FINE. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOO...

May 26, 2013 Service Brakes 100,877 mi

ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON. *TR

May 26, 2013 Service Brakes

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY. IT GOES OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF BUT WILL LIGHT UP AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. IF FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE FUSES ARE ALL FINE. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOO...

May 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY. IT GOES OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF BUT WILL LIGHT UP AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. IF FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE FUSES ARE ALL FINE. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOO...

May 26, 2013 Electrical System

THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON BUT NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY. IT GOES OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF BUT WILL LIGHT UP AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS. IF FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE FUSES ARE ALL FINE. THE POWER WINDOWS AND DOO...

May 26, 2013 Service Brakes 100,877 mi

ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON. *TR

May 24, 2013 Structure 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR BRACKET BECAME FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF THE SUB-FRAME BEING CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENTIRE SUB FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

May 24, 2013 Structure 178,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR BRACKET BECAME FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF THE SUB-FRAME BEING CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENTIRE SUB FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

May 23, 2013 Service Brakes 157,971 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED FROM TIME TO TIME AND SEEMS TO GO AWAY AND THEN COME BACK AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF. *TR

May 23, 2013 Service Brakes 111,600 mi

ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I WILL BE DRIVING MY VAN AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. FINALLY TODAY WE WERE ABLE TO GET A CODE AND IT IS 1185. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO GET A CODE UP UNTIL TODAY BECAUSE WHEN YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF IT RESETS THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH. MY MECHANIC IS LOOKING UP THE C...

May 23, 2013 Service Brakes 157,971 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED FROM TIME TO TIME AND SEEMS TO GO AWAY AND THEN COME BACK AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF. *TR

May 23, 2013 Service Brakes 111,600 mi

ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I WILL BE DRIVING MY VAN AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. FINALLY TODAY WE WERE ABLE TO GET A CODE AND IT IS 1185. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO GET A CODE UP UNTIL TODAY BECAUSE WHEN YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF IT RESETS THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH. MY MECHANIC IS LOOKING UP THE C...

May 21, 2013 Suspension Fire 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SHE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE AWKWARDLY TURNED OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED...

May 21, 2013 Suspension Fire 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SHE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR TIRES WERE AWKWARDLY TURNED OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED...

May 14, 2013 Suspension 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE ...

May 14, 2013 Suspension 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE AXLE HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE ...

May 13, 2013 Structure 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THE FRAME BECAME FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

May 13, 2013 Structure 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THE FRAME BECAME FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

May 11, 2013 Service Brakes 127,743 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ONTO WIRING HARNESS CAUSING CRUISE CONTROL AND ABS BRAKE ISSUES. POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. *TR

May 11, 2013 Service Brakes 127,743 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ONTO WIRING HARNESS CAUSING CRUISE CONTROL AND ABS BRAKE ISSUES. POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. *TR

May 8, 2013 Service Brakes

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND THEY FOUND NO REASON FOR THE LIGHT TO BE ON. UNABLE TO RESET. *TR

May 8, 2013 Service Brakes

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED BY TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND THEY FOUND NO REASON FOR THE LIGHT TO BE ON. UNABLE TO RESET. *TR

Apr 29, 2013 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *TR

Apr 29, 2013 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. *TR

Apr 27, 2013 Power Train 90,000 mi

THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR UNRELATED MALFUNCTION (OVERHEATING). MECHANIC TOLD US THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD A HOLE IN IT AND WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS MINIVAN HAD BEEN SERVICED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL FOR A POSSIBLE CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE AND RECHECKED SHORTLY...

Apr 27, 2013 Power Train 90,000 mi

THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR UNRELATED MALFUNCTION (OVERHEATING). MECHANIC TOLD US THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD A HOLE IN IT AND WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS MINIVAN HAD BEEN SERVICED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL FOR A POSSIBLE CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE AND RECHECKED SHORTLY...

Apr 26, 2013 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. ABS INOPERATIVE DUE TO ABS EBCM COMPUTER FAILURE. WAS QUOTED $1,000 FROM DEALER TO REPLACE COMPUTER. *TR

Apr 26, 2013 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE BECAME FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) FOR THE REAR AXLE, BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Apr 26, 2013 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. ABS INOPERATIVE DUE TO ABS EBCM COMPUTER FAILURE. WAS QUOTED $1,000 FROM DEALER TO REPLACE COMPUTER. *TR

Apr 26, 2013 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE BECAME FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) FOR THE REAR AXLE, BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Apr 24, 2013 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY COMING ON. TOOK TO THE GARAGE AND THEY TELL ME IT'S THE ABS MODULE AND COST IS NEARLY $1000 TO REPAIR. I LOOKED IT UP ON THE INTERNET AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR MODEL WHICH TELLS ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THAT PART. I CAN'...

Apr 24, 2013 Service Brakes 90,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY COMING ON. TOOK TO THE GARAGE AND THEY TELL ME IT'S THE ABS MODULE AND COST IS NEARLY $1000 TO REPAIR. I LOOKED IT UP ON THE INTERNET AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR MODEL WHICH TELLS ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THAT PART. I CAN'...

Apr 19, 2013 Service Brakes

KEEP HAVING BRAKE & ABS LIGHTS COMING ON. I LOOKED ONLINE TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS WERE POSTING THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS TRYING TO FIND A TIME AND THE MONEY TO TAKE THIS IN TO HAVE CHECKED. I FINALLY TOOK MY WINDSTAR IN TO THE SHOP TODAY AND...

Apr 19, 2013 Service Brakes

KEEP HAVING BRAKE & ABS LIGHTS COMING ON. I LOOKED ONLINE TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION AND WAS SURPRISED AT HOW MANY OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS WERE POSTING THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS TRYING TO FIND A TIME AND THE MONEY TO TAKE THIS IN TO HAVE CHECKED. I FINALLY TOOK MY WINDSTAR IN TO THE SHOP TODAY AND...

Apr 12, 2013 Electrical System 125,019 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. HAVE HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT MANY TIMES AND THEY ARE ALWAYS SAID TO BE FINE. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING ALONG, THE RADIO WENT OFF WHEN I ROLLED UP THE WINDOW...THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE SO OPENED WINDOW....RADIO BACK ON, CLOSED WINDOW....RADIO OFF. THAN...

Apr 12, 2013 Service Brakes 125,019 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. HAVE HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT MANY TIMES AND THEY ARE ALWAYS SAID TO BE FINE. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING ALONG, THE RADIO WENT OFF WHEN I ROLLED UP THE WINDOW...THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE SO OPENED WINDOW....RADIO BACK ON, CLOSED WINDOW....RADIO OFF. THAN...

Apr 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 125,019 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. HAVE HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT MANY TIMES AND THEY ARE ALWAYS SAID TO BE FINE. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING ALONG, THE RADIO WENT OFF WHEN I ROLLED UP THE WINDOW...THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE SO OPENED WINDOW....RADIO BACK ON, CLOSED WINDOW....RADIO OFF. THAN...

Apr 12, 2013 Electrical System 125,019 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. HAVE HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT MANY TIMES AND THEY ARE ALWAYS SAID TO BE FINE. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING ALONG, THE RADIO WENT OFF WHEN I ROLLED UP THE WINDOW...THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE SO OPENED WINDOW....RADIO BACK ON, CLOSED WINDOW....RADIO OFF. THAN...

Apr 12, 2013 Service Brakes 125,019 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. HAVE HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT MANY TIMES AND THEY ARE ALWAYS SAID TO BE FINE. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING ALONG, THE RADIO WENT OFF WHEN I ROLLED UP THE WINDOW...THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE SO OPENED WINDOW....RADIO BACK ON, CLOSED WINDOW....RADIO OFF. THAN...

Apr 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 125,019 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. HAVE HAD THE BRAKES LOOKED AT MANY TIMES AND THEY ARE ALWAYS SAID TO BE FINE. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING ALONG, THE RADIO WENT OFF WHEN I ROLLED UP THE WINDOW...THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE SO OPENED WINDOW....RADIO BACK ON, CLOSED WINDOW....RADIO OFF. THAN...

Apr 4, 2013 Power Train 145,000 mi

STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, PRESSED THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENED AS IF THE VAN HAD BEEN PUT IN NEUTRAL. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. NONE OF THE GEARS WILL ENGAGE. THROUGH MY OWN RESEARCH I'VE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THE FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION AND STILL NO RECALL. THE COMPANY SHOULD BE HELD A...

Apr 4, 2013 Power Train 145,000 mi

STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, PRESSED THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENED AS IF THE VAN HAD BEEN PUT IN NEUTRAL. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. NONE OF THE GEARS WILL ENGAGE. THROUGH MY OWN RESEARCH I'VE FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WITH THE FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSION AND STILL NO RECALL. THE COMPANY SHOULD BE HELD A...

Apr 3, 2013 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DOESN'T GO OFF. *TR

Apr 3, 2013 Service Brakes 95,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DOESN'T GO OFF. *TR

Mar 30, 2013 Structure 145,000 mi

PASSAGE SIDE SUB FRAME IS RUSTED, ALMOST BROKEN. *TR

Mar 30, 2013 Structure 145,000 mi

PASSAGE SIDE SUB FRAME IS RUSTED, ALMOST BROKEN. *TR

Mar 21, 2013 Electrical System

ALL ELECTRICAL WENT WHACKY. *TR

Mar 21, 2013 Electrical System

ALL ELECTRICAL WENT WHACKY. *TR

Mar 18, 2013 Service Brakes 187,000 mi

RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY THE CAR DEALER 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, I TOOK IT TO A MACHINE SHOP TO CHECK ON THE CONDITIONS THAT HE WAS ONCE REPLACED THE BULBS BURN FRONT INFORMATION PANEL OF THE DRIVER'S CAB STAYED LIT INFORMATIVE SIGNALS "ABS" "BRAKER" IDENTIFYING A PROBLEM IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM I WANT TO KNOW H...

Mar 18, 2013 Suspension 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. ON A LATER DATE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED T...

Mar 18, 2013 Suspension 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND A CRACKED HAD DEVELOPED WHERE THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mar 18, 2013 Service Brakes 187,000 mi

RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY THE CAR DEALER 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, I TOOK IT TO A MACHINE SHOP TO CHECK ON THE CONDITIONS THAT HE WAS ONCE REPLACED THE BULBS BURN FRONT INFORMATION PANEL OF THE DRIVER'S CAB STAYED LIT INFORMATIVE SIGNALS "ABS" "BRAKER" IDENTIFYING A PROBLEM IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM I WANT TO KNOW H...

Mar 18, 2013 Suspension 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. ON A LATER DATE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED T...

Mar 18, 2013 Suspension 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V195000 (SUSPENSION) HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CORRODED AND A CRACKED HAD DEVELOPED WHERE THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Mar 15, 2013 Structure

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

Mar 15, 2013 Steering

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

Mar 15, 2013 Suspension

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

Mar 15, 2013 Power Train

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

Mar 15, 2013 Structure

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

Mar 15, 2013 Steering

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

Mar 15, 2013 Suspension

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

Mar 15, 2013 Power Train

STOPPED TO GET MY OIL CHANGED, THEY SHOWED ME WHERE THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED AWAY MAKING MY WINDSTAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL WITH OF THESE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAN CAUSE YOU ...

Feb 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 103,153 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS AND CAUSED A SHORTAGE WITH THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE RADIO. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), WHICH THE DEA...

Feb 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 103,153 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS AND CAUSED A SHORTAGE WITH THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND THE RADIO. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), WHICH THE DEA...

Feb 20, 2013 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASH, THEY DO NOT GO OUT UNTIL VEHICLE IS RESTARTED, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND NONE SEEM TO BE ABLE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. RECENTLY THE FRONT BRAKES SEEM TO BE WARPED RESULTING IN JERKING MOTION WHILE STOPPING, BRAKES AND ROTORS JU...

Feb 20, 2013 Service Brakes 122,000 mi

ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASH, THEY DO NOT GO OUT UNTIL VEHICLE IS RESTARTED, I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND NONE SEEM TO BE ABLE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. RECENTLY THE FRONT BRAKES SEEM TO BE WARPED RESULTING IN JERKING MOTION WHILE STOPPING, BRAKES AND ROTORS JU...

Feb 15, 2013 Suspension 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V194000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION IN THE ENGINE CRADLE AND SWAY BAR MOUNTING AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE F...

Feb 15, 2013 Suspension 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V194000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION IN THE ENGINE CRADLE AND SWAY BAR MOUNTING AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE F...

Feb 13, 2013 Service Brakes 93,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ABS MODULE AND BRAKE BOOSTER WERE DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS MODULE. THE...

Feb 13, 2013 Service Brakes 93,850 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ABS MODULE AND BRAKE BOOSTER WERE DEFECTIVE WHICH CAUSED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS MODULE. THE...

Feb 4, 2013 Steering 178,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL 11S16,(11V030000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER) 04/11/2011. MY VEHICLE WAS GROUNDED DO TO SIGNIFICANT SUBFRAME ROT BUT IT WAS DEEMED REPAIRABLE BY FORD. ON FEBRUARY 2, 2013 I NOTICED A 2 INCH LONG CRACK/PERFORATION ON THE TOP PART OF THE SU...

Feb 4, 2013 Structure 178,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL 11S16,(11V030000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER) 04/11/2011. MY VEHICLE WAS GROUNDED DO TO SIGNIFICANT SUBFRAME ROT BUT IT WAS DEEMED REPAIRABLE BY FORD. ON FEBRUARY 2, 2013 I NOTICED A 2 INCH LONG CRACK/PERFORATION ON THE TOP PART OF THE SU...

Feb 4, 2013 Structure 178,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL 11S16,(11V030000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER) 04/11/2011. MY VEHICLE WAS GROUNDED DO TO SIGNIFICANT SUBFRAME ROT BUT IT WAS DEEMED REPAIRABLE BY FORD. ON FEBRUARY 2, 2013 I NOTICED A 2 INCH LONG CRACK/PERFORATION ON THE TOP PART OF THE SU...

Feb 4, 2013 Steering 178,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL 11S16,(11V030000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER) 04/11/2011. MY VEHICLE WAS GROUNDED DO TO SIGNIFICANT SUBFRAME ROT BUT IT WAS DEEMED REPAIRABLE BY FORD. ON FEBRUARY 2, 2013 I NOTICED A 2 INCH LONG CRACK/PERFORATION ON THE TOP PART OF THE SU...

Feb 4, 2013 Structure 178,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL 11S16,(11V030000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER) 04/11/2011. MY VEHICLE WAS GROUNDED DO TO SIGNIFICANT SUBFRAME ROT BUT IT WAS DEEMED REPAIRABLE BY FORD. ON FEBRUARY 2, 2013 I NOTICED A 2 INCH LONG CRACK/PERFORATION ON THE TOP PART OF THE SU...

Feb 4, 2013 Structure 178,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS SERVICED FOR THE SAFETY RECALL 11S16,(11V030000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER) 04/11/2011. MY VEHICLE WAS GROUNDED DO TO SIGNIFICANT SUBFRAME ROT BUT IT WAS DEEMED REPAIRABLE BY FORD. ON FEBRUARY 2, 2013 I NOTICED A 2 INCH LONG CRACK/PERFORATION ON THE TOP PART OF THE SU...

Jan 31, 2013 Suspension 185,400 mi

I HEARD LOUD CLUNKING SOUNDS IN THE FRONT THAT WERE MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN I WENT OVER BUMPS. THE SWAY BAR HAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE FRONT SUB-FRAME PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THE SUB-FRAME IS SO RUSTED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FRONT SUB-FRAME A...

Jan 31, 2013 Structure 185,400 mi

I HEARD LOUD CLUNKING SOUNDS IN THE FRONT THAT WERE MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN I WENT OVER BUMPS. THE SWAY BAR HAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE FRONT SUB-FRAME PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THE SUB-FRAME IS SO RUSTED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FRONT SUB-FRAME A...

Jan 31, 2013 Suspension 185,400 mi

I HEARD LOUD CLUNKING SOUNDS IN THE FRONT THAT WERE MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN I WENT OVER BUMPS. THE SWAY BAR HAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE FRONT SUB-FRAME PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THE SUB-FRAME IS SO RUSTED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FRONT SUB-FRAME A...

Jan 31, 2013 Structure 185,400 mi

I HEARD LOUD CLUNKING SOUNDS IN THE FRONT THAT WERE MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN I WENT OVER BUMPS. THE SWAY BAR HAS BROKEN OFF FROM THE FRONT SUB-FRAME PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THE SUB-FRAME IS SO RUSTED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FRONT SUB-FRAME A...

Jan 27, 2013 Suspension 191,600 mi

THE REAR AXLE, IS RUSTED AND SNAPPED LITERALLY RIGHT IN HALF WHILE DRIVING WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN! WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH NOT TO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

Jan 27, 2013 Structure 191,600 mi

THE REAR AXLE, IS RUSTED AND SNAPPED LITERALLY RIGHT IN HALF WHILE DRIVING WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN! WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH NOT TO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

Jan 27, 2013 Suspension 191,600 mi

THE REAR AXLE, IS RUSTED AND SNAPPED LITERALLY RIGHT IN HALF WHILE DRIVING WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN! WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH NOT TO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

Jan 27, 2013 Structure 191,600 mi

THE REAR AXLE, IS RUSTED AND SNAPPED LITERALLY RIGHT IN HALF WHILE DRIVING WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN! WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH NOT TO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

Jan 18, 2013 Suspension 131,000 mi

I TOOK THE VAN IN FOR SERVICE AND I WAS TOLD THE RIGHT FRONT SWAY BAR COULD NOT BE RE-ATTACHED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST . MY MECHANIC MENTIONED HE THOUGHT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ONE. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT NOW? *TR

Jan 18, 2013 Suspension 131,000 mi

I TOOK THE VAN IN FOR SERVICE AND I WAS TOLD THE RIGHT FRONT SWAY BAR COULD NOT BE RE-ATTACHED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE RUST . MY MECHANIC MENTIONED HE THOUGHT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ONE. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT NOW? *TR

Jan 16, 2013 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS GO ON RESULTING IN THE INACTIVITY OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM RESULTING IN A MAJOR BRAKING SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jan 16, 2013 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS GO ON RESULTING IN THE INACTIVITY OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM RESULTING IN A MAJOR BRAKING SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Jan 2, 2013 Suspension 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN SNOWY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE AND VEER TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AXLE HAD FAILED AND THE PASSENGE...

Jan 2, 2013 Service Brakes

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. *TR

Jan 2, 2013 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, EVEN IN SUMMER WITH NO ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT STAYS ON FOR VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME, THEN DISAPPEARS FOR SOME TIME, THEN OUT OF THE BLUE COMES BACK ON. BRAKING A LITTLE BIT HARDER THAN USUAL DOES SEEM TO TRIGGER IT. ALSO, RECENTLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL JUST...

Jan 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, EVEN IN SUMMER WITH NO ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT STAYS ON FOR VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME, THEN DISAPPEARS FOR SOME TIME, THEN OUT OF THE BLUE COMES BACK ON. BRAKING A LITTLE BIT HARDER THAN USUAL DOES SEEM TO TRIGGER IT. ALSO, RECENTLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL JUST...

Jan 2, 2013 Suspension 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN SNOWY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE AND VEER TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AXLE HAD FAILED AND THE PASSENGE...

Jan 2, 2013 Service Brakes

ABS BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. *TR

Jan 2, 2013 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, EVEN IN SUMMER WITH NO ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT STAYS ON FOR VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME, THEN DISAPPEARS FOR SOME TIME, THEN OUT OF THE BLUE COMES BACK ON. BRAKING A LITTLE BIT HARDER THAN USUAL DOES SEEM TO TRIGGER IT. ALSO, RECENTLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL JUST...

Jan 2, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, EVEN IN SUMMER WITH NO ADVERSE DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT STAYS ON FOR VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME, THEN DISAPPEARS FOR SOME TIME, THEN OUT OF THE BLUE COMES BACK ON. BRAKING A LITTLE BIT HARDER THAN USUAL DOES SEEM TO TRIGGER IT. ALSO, RECENTLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL JUST...

Dec 30, 2012 Service Brakes

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON USUALLY WHEN ITS WET OUTSIDE OR GOING OVER A BIG BUMP, MOSTLY IN THE SUMMER BUT LATELY IN WINTER TOO. SOMETIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP IT ALSO TURNS ON. TURNS OFF AFTER ENGINE RESTART BUT USUALLY IS BACK ON AGAIN SOON AFTER. *TR

Dec 30, 2012 Service Brakes

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON USUALLY WHEN ITS WET OUTSIDE OR GOING OVER A BIG BUMP, MOSTLY IN THE SUMMER BUT LATELY IN WINTER TOO. SOMETIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP IT ALSO TURNS ON. TURNS OFF AFTER ENGINE RESTART BUT USUALLY IS BACK ON AGAIN SOON AFTER. *TR

Dec 11, 2012 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. SINCE THEN THEY ARE OFF AT TIMES, BUT MOSTLY ON. USUALLY WHEN THE CAR STARTS UP THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE OFF, BUT COME ON AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP. *TR

Dec 11, 2012 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON. SINCE THEN THEY ARE OFF AT TIMES, BUT MOSTLY ON. USUALLY WHEN THE CAR STARTS UP THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE OFF, BUT COME ON AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP. *TR

Dec 10, 2012 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF ABS WARNING LAMP AND RED BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP DURING DRIVING - NO UNDERLYING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION; ALSO, ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMPS OCCASIONALLY REMAIN ON AFTER START-UP WARNING SYSTEM CHECK CYCLE . *TR

Dec 10, 2012 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF ABS WARNING LAMP AND RED BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP DURING DRIVING - NO UNDERLYING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION; ALSO, ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMPS OCCASIONALLY REMAIN ON AFTER START-UP WARNING SYSTEM CHECK CYCLE . *TR

Dec 8, 2012 Service Brakes

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT AND TRI ACTIVE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND STAYING ON. I CAN RESTART MY VEHICLE AND THEY WILL STAY OFF FOR A WHILE BUT EVENTUALLY COME BACK ON. GOING INTO WINTER AM WORRIED ABOUT ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING. *TR

Dec 8, 2012 Service Brakes

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT AND TRI ACTIVE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND STAYING ON. I CAN RESTART MY VEHICLE AND THEY WILL STAY OFF FOR A WHILE BUT EVENTUALLY COME BACK ON. GOING INTO WINTER AM WORRIED ABOUT ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING. *TR

Nov 29, 2012 Engine 1,053,821 mi

I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR THE 11S16 RECALL AND NOW PROBLEMS ARE TAKING PLACE AFTERWARDS. I GOT MY VAN BACK AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND COOLANT IS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. *TR

Nov 29, 2012 Steering 1,053,821 mi

I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR THE 11S16 RECALL AND NOW PROBLEMS ARE TAKING PLACE AFTERWARDS. I GOT MY VAN BACK AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND COOLANT IS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. *TR

Nov 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 1,053,821 mi

I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR THE 11S16 RECALL AND NOW PROBLEMS ARE TAKING PLACE AFTERWARDS. I GOT MY VAN BACK AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND COOLANT IS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. *TR

Nov 29, 2012 Engine 1,053,821 mi

I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR THE 11S16 RECALL AND NOW PROBLEMS ARE TAKING PLACE AFTERWARDS. I GOT MY VAN BACK AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND COOLANT IS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. *TR

Nov 29, 2012 Steering 1,053,821 mi

I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR THE 11S16 RECALL AND NOW PROBLEMS ARE TAKING PLACE AFTERWARDS. I GOT MY VAN BACK AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND COOLANT IS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. *TR

Nov 29, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 1,053,821 mi

I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR THE 11S16 RECALL AND NOW PROBLEMS ARE TAKING PLACE AFTERWARDS. I GOT MY VAN BACK AND NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND COOLANT IS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. *TR

Nov 14, 2012 Service Brakes

ABS & BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON SEEMINGLY RANDOMLY. BRAKING DISTANCE COMPROMISED. BELIEVE IT TO BE A FAULTY ABS CONTROL MODULE - NO COVERED BY A FORD RECALL. *TR

Nov 14, 2012 Service Brakes

ABS & BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON SEEMINGLY RANDOMLY. BRAKING DISTANCE COMPROMISED. BELIEVE IT TO BE A FAULTY ABS CONTROL MODULE - NO COVERED BY A FORD RECALL. *TR

Nov 6, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE FRONT PORTION OF THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND ...

Nov 6, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE FRONT PORTION OF THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND ...

Nov 5, 2012 Service Brakes 11,500 mi

ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON (INTERMITTENTLY) AS WELL AS THE BRAKE LIGHT (INTERMITTENTLY) AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (PERMANENTLY). *TR

Nov 5, 2012 Service Brakes 11,500 mi

ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON (INTERMITTENTLY) AS WELL AS THE BRAKE LIGHT (INTERMITTENTLY) AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (PERMANENTLY). *TR

Oct 30, 2012 Structure 148,000 mi

JUST 18-MONTHS AFTER THE FORD WINDSTAR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN. IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER A...

Oct 30, 2012 Suspension 148,000 mi

JUST 18-MONTHS AFTER THE FORD WINDSTAR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN. IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER A...

Oct 30, 2012 Steering 148,000 mi

JUST 18-MONTHS AFTER THE FORD WINDSTAR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN. IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER A...

Oct 30, 2012 Structure 148,000 mi

JUST 18-MONTHS AFTER THE FORD WINDSTAR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN. IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER A...

Oct 30, 2012 Suspension 148,000 mi

JUST 18-MONTHS AFTER THE FORD WINDSTAR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN. IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER A...

Oct 30, 2012 Steering 148,000 mi

JUST 18-MONTHS AFTER THE FORD WINDSTAR SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MIDLAND MICHIGAN. IT WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER A...

Oct 28, 2012 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

VANS ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON TOGETHER AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE. *TR

Oct 28, 2012 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

VANS ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON TOGETHER AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE. *TR

Oct 24, 2012 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

AS MENTIONED ON THE HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/ WEBSITE, WE SEEM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM: 6/25/12 - ANOTHER RECALL EFFORT IS IN THE WORKS. THE (MOSTLY UNSERVICABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENH...

Oct 24, 2012 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

AS MENTIONED ON THE HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/ WEBSITE, WE SEEM TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM: 6/25/12 - ANOTHER RECALL EFFORT IS IN THE WORKS. THE (MOSTLY UNSERVICABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENH...

Oct 22, 2012 Service Brakes 114,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYING ILLUMINATED. *TR

Oct 22, 2012 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UNBEKNOWNST TO HIM, THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT FULLY COMP...

Oct 22, 2012 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UNBEKNOWNST TO HIM, THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT FULLY COMP...

Oct 22, 2012 Service Brakes 114,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYING ILLUMINATED. *TR

Oct 22, 2012 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UNBEKNOWNST TO HIM, THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT FULLY COMP...

Oct 22, 2012 Structure 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL SERVICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UNBEKNOWNST TO HIM, THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT FULLY COMP...

Oct 19, 2012 Structure 142,023 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HE HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE SUB FRAME OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU...

Oct 19, 2012 Structure 142,023 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HE HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSE THAT THE SUB FRAME OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU...

Oct 17, 2012 Power Train 152,000 mi

ME AND MY FAMILY WERE ON OUR WAY TO NEW YORK FOR VACATION. MAYBE ABOUT AN HOUR INTO DRIVING ME AND MY HUSBAND STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING SO I PULLED OFF THE HIGH WAY AND LITTLE DO WE KNOW MG VAN WAS UP IN SMOKE WE CHECKED OUR OIL THAT WAS GOOD BUT I TOLD MY HUSBAND TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION....

Oct 17, 2012 Power Train 152,000 mi

ME AND MY FAMILY WERE ON OUR WAY TO NEW YORK FOR VACATION. MAYBE ABOUT AN HOUR INTO DRIVING ME AND MY HUSBAND STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING SO I PULLED OFF THE HIGH WAY AND LITTLE DO WE KNOW MG VAN WAS UP IN SMOKE WE CHECKED OUR OIL THAT WAS GOOD BUT I TOLD MY HUSBAND TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION....

Oct 5, 2012 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

THIS IS A CONTINUING SITUATION: AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FIRST TIME; AS THE CAR SLOWS TO 5MPH, THE BRAKES FAIL AND A GRINDING/CRANKING TYPE OF NOISE IS HEARD; AFTER A SMALL DISTANCE THE BRAKES RE-ENGAGE AND STOP THE CAR; VERY DANGEROUS; THE ABS LIGHT THEN COMES ON ...

Oct 5, 2012 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

THIS IS A CONTINUING SITUATION: AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE FIRST TIME; AS THE CAR SLOWS TO 5MPH, THE BRAKES FAIL AND A GRINDING/CRANKING TYPE OF NOISE IS HEARD; AFTER A SMALL DISTANCE THE BRAKES RE-ENGAGE AND STOP THE CAR; VERY DANGEROUS; THE ABS LIGHT THEN COMES ON ...

Sep 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Electrical System 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Air Bags 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Equipment 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Visibility 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Electrical System 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Air Bags 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Equipment 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Visibility 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

7/21/2011 BOUGHT VAN FROM PRIVATE PARTY. RECALL COMPLETED IN MARCH OF 2011 REGARDING BACK AXLE. ON 7/13/2012 8PM, MY 18YR OLD SON, WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM LACROSSE PRACTICE, NEARLY KILLED. UPON PULLING OUT ONTO THE MAIN ROAD, HE LOST ALL CONTROLS, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES AND NO POWER. HE COASTED AN...

Sep 20, 2012 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. ABS DASH LIGHT AS WELL AS RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY . ALL SYSTEMS CHECKED, FLUID LEVELS AT PROPER HEIGHT, NO ABS CODES, REPLACED DRIVER SIDE SPEED SENSOR AS VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE HOUSING. ABS LIGHT REMAINS INTERMITTENT AN...

Sep 20, 2012 Service Brakes 117,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR A RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE A YEAR AGO AND THEY SPRAYED SOME SEALER ON IT AND SAID IT WAS GOOD TO GO. SO NOW THE AXLE IS CRACKED, AND READY TO SNAP. WHAT SHOULD I DO? ALSO THERE IS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON MY VEHICLE WHICH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON T...

Sep 20, 2012 Suspension 117,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR A RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE A YEAR AGO AND THEY SPRAYED SOME SEALER ON IT AND SAID IT WAS GOOD TO GO. SO NOW THE AXLE IS CRACKED, AND READY TO SNAP. WHAT SHOULD I DO? ALSO THERE IS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON MY VEHICLE WHICH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON T...

Sep 20, 2012 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. ABS DASH LIGHT AS WELL AS RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY . ALL SYSTEMS CHECKED, FLUID LEVELS AT PROPER HEIGHT, NO ABS CODES, REPLACED DRIVER SIDE SPEED SENSOR AS VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE HOUSING. ABS LIGHT REMAINS INTERMITTENT AN...

Sep 20, 2012 Service Brakes 117,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR A RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE A YEAR AGO AND THEY SPRAYED SOME SEALER ON IT AND SAID IT WAS GOOD TO GO. SO NOW THE AXLE IS CRACKED, AND READY TO SNAP. WHAT SHOULD I DO? ALSO THERE IS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON MY VEHICLE WHICH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON T...

Sep 20, 2012 Suspension 117,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR A RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE A YEAR AGO AND THEY SPRAYED SOME SEALER ON IT AND SAID IT WAS GOOD TO GO. SO NOW THE AXLE IS CRACKED, AND READY TO SNAP. WHAT SHOULD I DO? ALSO THERE IS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON MY VEHICLE WHICH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON T...

Sep 19, 2012 Service Brakes 16,723 mi

THE DATE PERTAINS TO THE FIRST OCCURANCE. THE ABS & RED BRAKE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE HAS LOST THE ASSISTANCE OF THE ABS DURNING AN EMERGANCY STOP. THE DEALERS DIAGNOSTIC REPORT REQUIRES THE ABS CONTROL MODULE TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 20,0...

Sep 19, 2012 Service Brakes 16,723 mi

THE DATE PERTAINS TO THE FIRST OCCURANCE. THE ABS & RED BRAKE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE HAS LOST THE ASSISTANCE OF THE ABS DURNING AN EMERGANCY STOP. THE DEALERS DIAGNOSTIC REPORT REQUIRES THE ABS CONTROL MODULE TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 20,0...

Sep 15, 2012 Electrical System 108,000 mi

THE ISSUE IS CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD AT ALL POINTS. THE EXPANSION OCCURS WHEN THE UNIT GETS WARM ESPECIALLY...

Sep 15, 2012 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

THE ISSUE IS CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD AT ALL POINTS. THE EXPANSION OCCURS WHEN THE UNIT GETS WARM ESPECIALLY...

Sep 15, 2012 Electrical System 108,000 mi

THE ISSUE IS CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD AT ALL POINTS. THE EXPANSION OCCURS WHEN THE UNIT GETS WARM ESPECIALLY...

Sep 15, 2012 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

THE ISSUE IS CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD AT ALL POINTS. THE EXPANSION OCCURS WHEN THE UNIT GETS WARM ESPECIALLY...

Sep 10, 2012 Service Brakes 174,000 mi

ABS SERVICE BRAKES LIGHTS COME ON. HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2006 90% OF THE TIME IN THE SUMMER IN MODERATE TO HIGH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. *TR

Sep 10, 2012 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON BRAKE LIGHT ON THE (MOSTLY UNSERVICEABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Sep 10, 2012 Electrical System 108,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON BRAKE LIGHT ON THE (MOSTLY UNSERVICEABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Sep 10, 2012 Service Brakes 174,000 mi

ABS SERVICE BRAKES LIGHTS COME ON. HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2006 90% OF THE TIME IN THE SUMMER IN MODERATE TO HIGH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. *TR

Sep 10, 2012 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON BRAKE LIGHT ON THE (MOSTLY UNSERVICEABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Sep 10, 2012 Electrical System 108,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON BRAKE LIGHT ON THE (MOSTLY UNSERVICEABLE) ECU MASTER RELAY HAS A BAD SOLDIER JOINT WHICH FAILS PREMATURELY AND CAUSES THE ABS LIGHT AND DTC C1185. IT ALSO CAUSES THE ENHANCED ABS BRAKING SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERABLE. *TR

Sep 9, 2012 Service Brakes

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON DURING DRIVING, CAN HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED. IT COULD BE RESET AT FIRST BY STOPPING, TURN OFF ENGINE THEN RESTART. AT FIRST, IT CAN GO FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS BEFORE IT HAPPENED AGAIN. BUT LATELY IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN AND IGNITION OFF/ON TO RESET IS ONLY ABOUT 50% SUCCESSFU...

Sep 9, 2012 Service Brakes

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON DURING DRIVING, CAN HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED. IT COULD BE RESET AT FIRST BY STOPPING, TURN OFF ENGINE THEN RESTART. AT FIRST, IT CAN GO FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS BEFORE IT HAPPENED AGAIN. BUT LATELY IT HAPPENS MORE OFTEN AND IGNITION OFF/ON TO RESET IS ONLY ABOUT 50% SUCCESSFU...

Sep 5, 2012 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

ABS LIGHT IS ON CONTINUOUSLY ABS IS NOT ACTIVE. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ECU MASTER RELAY. *TR

Sep 5, 2012 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

ABS LIGHT IS ON CONTINUOUSLY ABS IS NOT ACTIVE. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ECU MASTER RELAY. *TR

Sep 1, 2012 Service Brakes 102,800 mi

THREE DAYS THIS WEEK OUR VAN BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON IN THE MORNING AND DID NOT GO OFF ON MY WIFE'S DRIVE TO WORK. TWO EVENINGS THE LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE RUNNING AT NORMAL SPEEDS(55). THE BRAKES SEEMED TO OPERATE PROPERLY BUT I DON'T KNOW IF MY ABS WILL FUNCTION IN A EMERGENCY. WE BOUGHT THIS VA...

Sep 1, 2012 Service Brakes 102,800 mi

THREE DAYS THIS WEEK OUR VAN BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON IN THE MORNING AND DID NOT GO OFF ON MY WIFE'S DRIVE TO WORK. TWO EVENINGS THE LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE RUNNING AT NORMAL SPEEDS(55). THE BRAKES SEEMED TO OPERATE PROPERLY BUT I DON'T KNOW IF MY ABS WILL FUNCTION IN A EMERGENCY. WE BOUGHT THIS VA...

Aug 30, 2012 Service Brakes 151,457 mi

MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND MY ABS DOESN'T WORK! ALSO MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH STARTING. IT COULD HAPPEN ONCE A WEEK OR ONCE A MONTH. IT IS SO WEIRD, I HAVE REPLACED THE STARTER, THE SENSORS. TESTED EVERYTHING ELSE AND NOTHING IS BAD. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO REPLACE. *TR

Aug 30, 2012 Electrical System 151,457 mi

MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND MY ABS DOESN'T WORK! ALSO MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH STARTING. IT COULD HAPPEN ONCE A WEEK OR ONCE A MONTH. IT IS SO WEIRD, I HAVE REPLACED THE STARTER, THE SENSORS. TESTED EVERYTHING ELSE AND NOTHING IS BAD. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO REPLACE. *TR

Aug 30, 2012 Service Brakes 151,457 mi

MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND MY ABS DOESN'T WORK! ALSO MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH STARTING. IT COULD HAPPEN ONCE A WEEK OR ONCE A MONTH. IT IS SO WEIRD, I HAVE REPLACED THE STARTER, THE SENSORS. TESTED EVERYTHING ELSE AND NOTHING IS BAD. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO REPLACE. *TR

Aug 30, 2012 Electrical System 151,457 mi

MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND MY ABS DOESN'T WORK! ALSO MY VEHICLE HAS AN ISSUE WITH STARTING. IT COULD HAPPEN ONCE A WEEK OR ONCE A MONTH. IT IS SO WEIRD, I HAVE REPLACED THE STARTER, THE SENSORS. TESTED EVERYTHING ELSE AND NOTHING IS BAD. DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO REPLACE. *TR

Aug 28, 2012 Electrical System 108,000 mi

ONE YEAR AGO, BOTH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WERE TURNED ON. SOMETIMES THEY ARE ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. *TR

Aug 28, 2012 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

ONE YEAR AGO, BOTH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WERE TURNED ON. SOMETIMES THEY ARE ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. *TR

Aug 28, 2012 Electrical System 108,000 mi

ONE YEAR AGO, BOTH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WERE TURNED ON. SOMETIMES THEY ARE ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. *TR

Aug 28, 2012 Service Brakes 108,000 mi

ONE YEAR AGO, BOTH THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WERE TURNED ON. SOMETIMES THEY ARE ON AND OFF FREQUENTLY. *TR

Aug 25, 2012 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT FOR BRAKING SYSTEM COME ON RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVING. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID MY BRAKES WERE FINE BUT THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. AT THE SAME TIME MY VEHICLE. STUMBLES WHEN OPERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR

Aug 25, 2012 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT FOR BRAKING SYSTEM COME ON RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVING. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID MY BRAKES WERE FINE BUT THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON. AT THE SAME TIME MY VEHICLE. STUMBLES WHEN OPERATING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR

Aug 24, 2012 Service Brakes 83,500 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS APPEAR THEN DISAPPEAR ON DASH. UNSURE ON THE STATE OF ABS AND BRAKES. *TR

Aug 24, 2012 Service Brakes 83,500 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS APPEAR THEN DISAPPEAR ON DASH. UNSURE ON THE STATE OF ABS AND BRAKES. *TR

Aug 22, 2012 Structure

THE EXTERIOR AND UNDERPART OF THE VAN HAS TONS OF RUST ON IT. THE EXTERIOR IS THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES, BUT ALL THE METAL PIECES UNDER THE CAR CONTINUE TO RUST LIKE NO OTHER. *TR

Aug 22, 2012 Structure 1,217,329 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE FRONT END OF MY VAN WOULD START SHAKING AT 54MPH. TOOK IT IN TO MY MECHANIC JULYOF 2012 TOLD ME MY SUBFRAME WAS BAD .FORD RECALLED MY VAN IN JAN OF 2011 HAD IT FOR FOUR MONTHS RECALL ON SUBFRAME AND REAR AXLE WAS COMPLETED IN MAY OF 2011 CONTACTED FORD THEY WILL NOT HELP ME. ...

Aug 22, 2012 Structure

THE EXTERIOR AND UNDERPART OF THE VAN HAS TONS OF RUST ON IT. THE EXTERIOR IS THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES, BUT ALL THE METAL PIECES UNDER THE CAR CONTINUE TO RUST LIKE NO OTHER. *TR

Aug 22, 2012 Structure 1,217,329 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE FRONT END OF MY VAN WOULD START SHAKING AT 54MPH. TOOK IT IN TO MY MECHANIC JULYOF 2012 TOLD ME MY SUBFRAME WAS BAD .FORD RECALLED MY VAN IN JAN OF 2011 HAD IT FOR FOUR MONTHS RECALL ON SUBFRAME AND REAR AXLE WAS COMPLETED IN MAY OF 2011 CONTACTED FORD THEY WILL NOT HELP ME. ...

Aug 21, 2012 Service Brakes

WE HAVE HAD OUR BRAKES SERVICED BACK IN 2008, AND ONCE BEFORE THAT IN 2003 (ALMOST A YEAR AFTER WE PURCHASED THE CAR). IN THE PAST COUPLE YEARS, THE ABS LIGHT AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT HAVE CONSTANTLY BEEN TURNING ON AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE BRAKES STILL WORK, BUT I AM UNAWARE OF WHY THE...

Aug 21, 2012 Service Brakes

WE HAVE HAD OUR BRAKES SERVICED BACK IN 2008, AND ONCE BEFORE THAT IN 2003 (ALMOST A YEAR AFTER WE PURCHASED THE CAR). IN THE PAST COUPLE YEARS, THE ABS LIGHT AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT HAVE CONSTANTLY BEEN TURNING ON AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE BRAKES STILL WORK, BUT I AM UNAWARE OF WHY THE...

Aug 20, 2012 Steering 86,604 mi

MAKING A LEFT TURN, HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE SWAY BAR LINK CAME LOOSE ATTACHED TO A CHUNK OF RUSTED METAL FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE SWAY BAR AND LINK ARE FINE. IT IS A PART OF THE SUBFRAME WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THAT CAME OFF. THERE IS NO WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR AS THE WHOLE SECTION WHERE IT ATT...

Aug 20, 2012 Suspension 86,604 mi

MAKING A LEFT TURN, HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE SWAY BAR LINK CAME LOOSE ATTACHED TO A CHUNK OF RUSTED METAL FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE SWAY BAR AND LINK ARE FINE. IT IS A PART OF THE SUBFRAME WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THAT CAME OFF. THERE IS NO WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR AS THE WHOLE SECTION WHERE IT ATT...

Aug 20, 2012 Structure 86,604 mi

MAKING A LEFT TURN, HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE SWAY BAR LINK CAME LOOSE ATTACHED TO A CHUNK OF RUSTED METAL FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE SWAY BAR AND LINK ARE FINE. IT IS A PART OF THE SUBFRAME WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THAT CAME OFF. THERE IS NO WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR AS THE WHOLE SECTION WHERE IT ATT...

Aug 20, 2012 Steering 86,604 mi

MAKING A LEFT TURN, HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE SWAY BAR LINK CAME LOOSE ATTACHED TO A CHUNK OF RUSTED METAL FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE SWAY BAR AND LINK ARE FINE. IT IS A PART OF THE SUBFRAME WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THAT CAME OFF. THERE IS NO WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR AS THE WHOLE SECTION WHERE IT ATT...

Aug 20, 2012 Suspension 86,604 mi

MAKING A LEFT TURN, HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE SWAY BAR LINK CAME LOOSE ATTACHED TO A CHUNK OF RUSTED METAL FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE SWAY BAR AND LINK ARE FINE. IT IS A PART OF THE SUBFRAME WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THAT CAME OFF. THERE IS NO WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR AS THE WHOLE SECTION WHERE IT ATT...

Aug 20, 2012 Structure 86,604 mi

MAKING A LEFT TURN, HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE SWAY BAR LINK CAME LOOSE ATTACHED TO A CHUNK OF RUSTED METAL FROM THE SUBFRAME. THE SWAY BAR AND LINK ARE FINE. IT IS A PART OF THE SUBFRAME WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THAT CAME OFF. THERE IS NO WAY TO REATTACH THE SWAY BAR AS THE WHOLE SECTION WHERE IT ATT...

Aug 19, 2012 Service Brakes 97,500 mi

FROM TIME TO TIME, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON, USUALLY AS YOU ARE JUST DRIVING, WHICH MAKES THE ABS SYSTEM INOPERABLE. FORD HAS LOOKED AT THIS PROBLEM AND ACTUALLY STATED THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS OR HOW TO FIX IT. WITH THAT SAID, THE CAR IS NOT INSPECTABLE AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT....

Aug 19, 2012 Service Brakes

ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME. SOMETIMES IT WILL GO OFF AND THEN IT IS CONTINUALLY ON. *TR

Aug 19, 2012 Service Brakes 97,500 mi

FROM TIME TO TIME, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON, USUALLY AS YOU ARE JUST DRIVING, WHICH MAKES THE ABS SYSTEM INOPERABLE. FORD HAS LOOKED AT THIS PROBLEM AND ACTUALLY STATED THEY ARE NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS OR HOW TO FIX IT. WITH THAT SAID, THE CAR IS NOT INSPECTABLE AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT....

Aug 19, 2012 Service Brakes

ABS LIGHT IS ON MOST OF THE TIME. SOMETIMES IT WILL GO OFF AND THEN IT IS CONTINUALLY ON. *TR

Aug 18, 2012 Service Brakes 113,000 mi

MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRING BRAKES MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, ONE DAY WHILE RAINING I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. *TR

Aug 18, 2012 Electrical System 113,000 mi

MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRING BRAKES MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, ONE DAY WHILE RAINING I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. *TR

Aug 18, 2012 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRING BRAKES MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, ONE DAY WHILE RAINING I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. *TR

Aug 18, 2012 Service Brakes 113,000 mi

MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRING BRAKES MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, ONE DAY WHILE RAINING I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. *TR

Aug 18, 2012 Electrical System 113,000 mi

MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRING BRAKES MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, ONE DAY WHILE RAINING I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. *TR

Aug 18, 2012 Exterior Lighting 113,000 mi

MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRING BRAKES MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING, ONE DAY WHILE RAINING I TRY TO STOP MY VEHICLE AND IT KEPT ON GOING. *TR

Aug 13, 2012 Electrical System 77,000 mi

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE SHAKES LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS, STILL DOES IT AS OF TODAY (2012). *TR

Aug 13, 2012 Engine 77,000 mi

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE SHAKES LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS, STILL DOES IT AS OF TODAY (2012). *TR

Aug 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE SHAKES LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS, STILL DOES IT AS OF TODAY (2012). *TR

Aug 13, 2012 Electrical System 77,000 mi

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE SHAKES LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS, STILL DOES IT AS OF TODAY (2012). *TR

Aug 13, 2012 Engine 77,000 mi

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE SHAKES LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS, STILL DOES IT AS OF TODAY (2012). *TR

Aug 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

ABS, BRAKE LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALL ON AT THE SAME TIME. VEHICLE SHAKES LIKE IT IS GOING TO CUT OFF. DESPITE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT REPAIRS, STILL DOES IT AS OF TODAY (2012). *TR

Aug 12, 2012 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

ABS BRAKES ARE ACTIVATING DURING NORMAL BRAKING. MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. MY ABS BRAKES ACTUALLY ACTIVATED WHILE I WAS BRAKING IN NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, NO GRAVEL, RAIN, ETC.. MY SON WAS DRIVING AND I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE WERE COMING TO A STOP AT A HIGH...

Aug 12, 2012 Service Brakes 88,000 mi

ABS BRAKES ARE ACTIVATING DURING NORMAL BRAKING. MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. MY ABS BRAKES ACTUALLY ACTIVATED WHILE I WAS BRAKING IN NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, NO GRAVEL, RAIN, ETC.. MY SON WAS DRIVING AND I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE WERE COMING TO A STOP AT A HIGH...

Aug 11, 2012 Service Brakes 157,298 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON. GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS TURN OFF AND BACK ON. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. LESS SO IN COOLER WEATHER. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES CHECK OUT O.K. NO SIGN OF FLUID LEAK IN BRAKE SYSTEM, HOWEVER ABS SEEMS NONFUNCTIONAL. HAD DEALER CHECK LIGHTS. SAID COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE B...

Aug 11, 2012 Service Brakes 152,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENTLY OPERATING FOR A WHILE AND CASED THE ARE TO ALMOST REAR END A VEHICLE. BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ONE WHEN IF FAILS. THIS FAULT FIRST OCCURRED AROUND 78,000 MILES. *TR REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND THE SECOND ONE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. FORD INDICATED ...

Aug 11, 2012 Service Brakes 157,298 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON. GO OFF WHEN VEHICLE IS TURN OFF AND BACK ON. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. LESS SO IN COOLER WEATHER. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES CHECK OUT O.K. NO SIGN OF FLUID LEAK IN BRAKE SYSTEM, HOWEVER ABS SEEMS NONFUNCTIONAL. HAD DEALER CHECK LIGHTS. SAID COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE B...

Aug 11, 2012 Service Brakes 152,000 mi

THE ABS SYSTEM HAVE BEEN INTERMITTENTLY OPERATING FOR A WHILE AND CASED THE ARE TO ALMOST REAR END A VEHICLE. BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ONE WHEN IF FAILS. THIS FAULT FIRST OCCURRED AROUND 78,000 MILES. *TR REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND THE SECOND ONE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. FORD INDICATED ...

Aug 9, 2012 Electrical System

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND GO OFF RANDOMLY. I'VE HAD MY BRAKES AND FLUIDS CHECKED AND EVERYTHING IS FINE. *TR

Aug 9, 2012 Service Brakes

ALL RECALLS COMPLETED. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE STILL ON. HAD TECH CHECK CODES FIRST ROUND: C1235,C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242, & C1214 SECOND ROUND: C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1250, C1242, C1214, & C1210 THIRD ROUND: C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242 FOURTH R...

Aug 9, 2012 Electrical System

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND GO OFF RANDOMLY. I'VE HAD MY BRAKES AND FLUIDS CHECKED AND EVERYTHING IS FINE. *TR

Aug 9, 2012 Service Brakes

ALL RECALLS COMPLETED. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE STILL ON. HAD TECH CHECK CODES FIRST ROUND: C1235,C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242, & C1214 SECOND ROUND: C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1250, C1242, C1214, & C1210 THIRD ROUND: C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242 FOURTH R...

Aug 6, 2012 Structure 150,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I WENT AROUND A CORNER I HEARD A THUMP IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY WINDSTAR, THE FOLLOWING MORNING I TOOK IT INTO MY MECHANIC. HE LOOKED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TOLD ME THE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE STABILIZER BAR CONNECTS. THIS ISSUE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN AD...

Aug 6, 2012 Suspension 150,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I WENT AROUND A CORNER I HEARD A THUMP IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY WINDSTAR, THE FOLLOWING MORNING I TOOK IT INTO MY MECHANIC. HE LOOKED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TOLD ME THE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE STABILIZER BAR CONNECTS. THIS ISSUE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN AD...

Aug 6, 2012 Service Brakes 166,105 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. THERE IS ALSO A SCRUBBING, DULL SCREECHING SOUND WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND ATTEMPTED TO BE FIXED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NEITHER MECHANIC HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. THEY TURN THE LIGHTS OFF, BUT THEY COME RIGHT BACK...

Aug 6, 2012 Structure 150,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I WENT AROUND A CORNER I HEARD A THUMP IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY WINDSTAR, THE FOLLOWING MORNING I TOOK IT INTO MY MECHANIC. HE LOOKED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TOLD ME THE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE STABILIZER BAR CONNECTS. THIS ISSUE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN AD...

Aug 6, 2012 Suspension 150,200 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN I WENT AROUND A CORNER I HEARD A THUMP IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY WINDSTAR, THE FOLLOWING MORNING I TOOK IT INTO MY MECHANIC. HE LOOKED THE VEHICLE OVER AND TOLD ME THE SUB FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE STABILIZER BAR CONNECTS. THIS ISSUE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN AD...

Aug 6, 2012 Service Brakes 166,105 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. THERE IS ALSO A SCRUBBING, DULL SCREECHING SOUND WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND ATTEMPTED TO BE FIXED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT NEITHER MECHANIC HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. THEY TURN THE LIGHTS OFF, BUT THEY COME RIGHT BACK...

Aug 3, 2012 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHTS STAY ON FOR VARYING PERIODS AND THEN GO OUT ONLY TO RETURN AT IRREGULAR INTERVALS. NO CHANGE IN VEHICLE OPERATION IS NOTICEABLE. *TR

Aug 3, 2012 Service Brakes 106,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHTS STAY ON FOR VARYING PERIODS AND THEN GO OUT ONLY TO RETURN AT IRREGULAR INTERVALS. NO CHANGE IN VEHICLE OPERATION IS NOTICEABLE. *TR

Aug 1, 2012 Suspension 170,000 mi

TODAY RETURNING HOME FROM WISCONSIN ME AND MY FAMILY WAS ALMOST KILLED, IT WAS A 4 HR DRIVE OF TOLLWAYS OF SPEEDS OF 65-70, WHEN WE WERE COMING TO A RURAL STOP( THANK GOD) WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD THUD AND SMOKE, LOST CONTROL OF VAN, PULLED VAN TO SHOULDER WHERE UPON EXAMINATION OF VAN SEEN REAR AXLE S...

Aug 1, 2012 Suspension 130,000 mi

REAR AXEL BROKE. *TR

Aug 1, 2012 Wheels 130,000 mi

REAR AXEL BROKE. *TR

Aug 1, 2012 Suspension 170,000 mi

TODAY RETURNING HOME FROM WISCONSIN ME AND MY FAMILY WAS ALMOST KILLED, IT WAS A 4 HR DRIVE OF TOLLWAYS OF SPEEDS OF 65-70, WHEN WE WERE COMING TO A RURAL STOP( THANK GOD) WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD THUD AND SMOKE, LOST CONTROL OF VAN, PULLED VAN TO SHOULDER WHERE UPON EXAMINATION OF VAN SEEN REAR AXLE S...

Aug 1, 2012 Suspension 130,000 mi

REAR AXEL BROKE. *TR

Aug 1, 2012 Wheels 130,000 mi

REAR AXEL BROKE. *TR

Jul 27, 2012 Service Brakes 139,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY WINDSTAR VAN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT RANDOM TIMES THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WHEN BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Jul 27, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 139,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY WINDSTAR VAN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT RANDOM TIMES THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WHEN BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Jul 27, 2012 Service Brakes 139,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY WINDSTAR VAN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT RANDOM TIMES THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WHEN BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Jul 27, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 139,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY WINDSTAR VAN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. AT RANDOM TIMES THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. WHEN BOTH BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. *TR

Jul 25, 2012 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. *TR

Jul 24, 2012 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, I'VE NEVER HAD SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH A VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR OVER A YEAR. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME. *TR

Jul 24, 2012 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, I'VE NEVER HAD SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH A VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR OVER A YEAR. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON MOST OF THE TIME. *TR

Jul 23, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

THESE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRS ARE DONE. THEY GO OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS. I ALSO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL VACUUM CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT WHEN P...

Jul 23, 2012 Electrical System

THESE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRS ARE DONE. THEY GO OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS. I ALSO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL VACUUM CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT WHEN P...

Jul 23, 2012 Service Brakes

THESE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRS ARE DONE. THEY GO OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS. I ALSO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL VACUUM CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT WHEN P...

Jul 23, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

THESE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRS ARE DONE. THEY GO OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS. I ALSO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL VACUUM CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT WHEN P...

Jul 23, 2012 Electrical System

THESE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRS ARE DONE. THEY GO OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS. I ALSO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL VACUUM CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT WHEN P...

Jul 23, 2012 Service Brakes

THESE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER REPAIRS ARE DONE. THEY GO OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND THEN COME BACK ON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS. I ALSO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH MY SPEEDOMETER AND GAUGES. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL VACUUM CAUSING THE GAS TO SPILL OUT WHEN P...

Jul 19, 2012 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CONTINUE TO COME ON. HAPPENS MORE IN THE WARMER MONTHS. SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG BECAUSE IT COME ON ALL THE TIME NOW. IF I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON, IT WILL GO OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY OFF AND SOMETIMES IT COMES BACK ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING. I'M CONC...

Jul 19, 2012 Service Brakes 92,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CONTINUE TO COME ON. HAPPENS MORE IN THE WARMER MONTHS. SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG BECAUSE IT COME ON ALL THE TIME NOW. IF I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON, IT WILL GO OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY OFF AND SOMETIMES IT COMES BACK ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING. I'M CONC...

Jul 18, 2012 Service Brakes 108,005 mi

I GOT ABS SIGN SOMEWHERE IN FEBRUARY. IT PASS MY MAY INSPECTION TOO. BUT FINALLY I DECIDED TO GET IT CHECKED AND IT TURNED OUT THAT ABS MODULE IS FAULTY. BECAUSE OF THIS, I SOME TIMES GET BRAKE SIGN ALSO ON. DEALER FOUND THAT BRAKES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE, SHOES, PADS AND ROTORS ARE IN GOOD SHAPE, FLUID ...

Jul 18, 2012 Service Brakes 108,005 mi

I GOT ABS SIGN SOMEWHERE IN FEBRUARY. IT PASS MY MAY INSPECTION TOO. BUT FINALLY I DECIDED TO GET IT CHECKED AND IT TURNED OUT THAT ABS MODULE IS FAULTY. BECAUSE OF THIS, I SOME TIMES GET BRAKE SIGN ALSO ON. DEALER FOUND THAT BRAKES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE, SHOES, PADS AND ROTORS ARE IN GOOD SHAPE, FLUID ...

Jul 14, 2012 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2011 THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ONE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT COMES ON AND STAYS ONE. I AM AFRAID TO GO LONG DISTANCE BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Jul 14, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 85,000 mi

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2011 THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ONE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT COMES ON AND STAYS ONE. I AM AFRAID TO GO LONG DISTANCE BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Jul 14, 2012 Service Brakes 85,000 mi

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2011 THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ONE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT COMES ON AND STAYS ONE. I AM AFRAID TO GO LONG DISTANCE BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Jul 14, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 85,000 mi

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2011 THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ONE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT COMES ON AND STAYS ONE. I AM AFRAID TO GO LONG DISTANCE BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Jul 11, 2012 Suspension

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUINING EVERY FRONT TIRE PUT ON IT EVER SINCE THE RECALL FRONT SUBFRAME WORK WAS DONE ON IT BY FORD IN 9/2011 AND IT HAS BEEN THROUGH 2 SETS OF FRONT TIRES IN THE LAST 4,500 MILES SINCE THE WORK WAS DONE. FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND THE LAST DEALER WHO LOO...

Jul 11, 2012 Structure

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUINING EVERY FRONT TIRE PUT ON IT EVER SINCE THE RECALL FRONT SUBFRAME WORK WAS DONE ON IT BY FORD IN 9/2011 AND IT HAS BEEN THROUGH 2 SETS OF FRONT TIRES IN THE LAST 4,500 MILES SINCE THE WORK WAS DONE. FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND THE LAST DEALER WHO LOO...

Jul 11, 2012 Suspension

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

Jul 11, 2012 Steering

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

Jul 11, 2012 Structure

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

Jul 11, 2012 Power Train

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

Jul 11, 2012 Suspension

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUINING EVERY FRONT TIRE PUT ON IT EVER SINCE THE RECALL FRONT SUBFRAME WORK WAS DONE ON IT BY FORD IN 9/2011 AND IT HAS BEEN THROUGH 2 SETS OF FRONT TIRES IN THE LAST 4,500 MILES SINCE THE WORK WAS DONE. FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND THE LAST DEALER WHO LOO...

Jul 11, 2012 Structure

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUINING EVERY FRONT TIRE PUT ON IT EVER SINCE THE RECALL FRONT SUBFRAME WORK WAS DONE ON IT BY FORD IN 9/2011 AND IT HAS BEEN THROUGH 2 SETS OF FRONT TIRES IN THE LAST 4,500 MILES SINCE THE WORK WAS DONE. FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND THE LAST DEALER WHO LOO...

Jul 11, 2012 Suspension

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

Jul 11, 2012 Steering

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

Jul 11, 2012 Structure

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

Jul 11, 2012 Power Train

ON SUNDAY JULY 8TH, 2012 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND AS THE LIGHT CHANGED I BEGAN DRIVING AND THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE, MY WHEELS BEGAN TO SQUEEL AND PULL ALL OVER AND MY VAN CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT MOVE.. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS ...

Jul 9, 2012 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND TOWED HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZE...

Jul 9, 2012 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND TOWED HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZE...

Jul 9, 2012 Electrical System 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND TOWED HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZE...

Jul 9, 2012 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND TOWED HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZE...

Jul 6, 2012 Service Brakes 67,000 mi

JUST RECENTLY, IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHTS GO ON INTERMITTENTLY ON THE DASHBOARD, WARNING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. WE TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID IT MAY NEED A NEW ECU OR COMPUTER MODULE, BUT THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE TO USE. HOWEVER, THE MANUAL SAYS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE...

Jul 6, 2012 Electrical System 67,000 mi

JUST RECENTLY, IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHTS GO ON INTERMITTENTLY ON THE DASHBOARD, WARNING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. WE TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID IT MAY NEED A NEW ECU OR COMPUTER MODULE, BUT THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE TO USE. HOWEVER, THE MANUAL SAYS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE...

Jul 6, 2012 Service Brakes 67,000 mi

JUST RECENTLY, IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHTS GO ON INTERMITTENTLY ON THE DASHBOARD, WARNING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. WE TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID IT MAY NEED A NEW ECU OR COMPUTER MODULE, BUT THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE TO USE. HOWEVER, THE MANUAL SAYS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE...

Jul 6, 2012 Electrical System 67,000 mi

JUST RECENTLY, IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, THE ABS LIGHTS GO ON INTERMITTENTLY ON THE DASHBOARD, WARNING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. WE TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID IT MAY NEED A NEW ECU OR COMPUTER MODULE, BUT THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE TO USE. HOWEVER, THE MANUAL SAYS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE...

Jul 2, 2012 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AT SAME TIME , THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY . STOP VEHICLE TURN OFF AND RESTART AND LIGHTS WILL GO OUT, THEY WILL STAY OFF FOR ONE DAY TO ONE MONTH -- NO PATTERN -- THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE RECALL DONE. *JS

Jul 2, 2012 Service Brakes 126,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AT SAME TIME , THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY . STOP VEHICLE TURN OFF AND RESTART AND LIGHTS WILL GO OUT, THEY WILL STAY OFF FOR ONE DAY TO ONE MONTH -- NO PATTERN -- THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE RECALL DONE. *JS

Jun 28, 2012 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. MECHANIC SAID WHEN IT COMES ON MY ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR MYSELF OR CHILDREN I TRAVEL WITH DAILY. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Jun 28, 2012 Service Brakes

ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING BACK ON WHILE CAR IS ON. *TR

Jun 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING BACK ON WHILE CAR IS ON. *TR

Jun 28, 2012 Electrical System

ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING BACK ON WHILE CAR IS ON. *TR

Jun 28, 2012 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. MECHANIC SAID WHEN IT COMES ON MY ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK. THIS IS NOT SAFE FOR MYSELF OR CHILDREN I TRAVEL WITH DAILY. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Jun 28, 2012 Service Brakes

ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING BACK ON WHILE CAR IS ON. *TR

Jun 28, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING BACK ON WHILE CAR IS ON. *TR

Jun 28, 2012 Electrical System

ABS LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING BACK ON WHILE CAR IS ON. *TR

Jun 27, 2012 Electrical System 38,800 mi

THE ABS AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HAD THE COMPUTER OR SOMETHING RESET A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. BEEN DOING THIS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. *TR

Jun 27, 2012 Service Brakes 38,800 mi

THE ABS AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HAD THE COMPUTER OR SOMETHING RESET A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. BEEN DOING THIS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. *TR

Jun 27, 2012 Power Train 85,985 mi

WHEN DRIVING VAN IN HOT WEATHER OR GOING UP STEEP HILLS OR GRADES THE TRANSMISSION WILL START LEAKING OUT TRANSMISSION FLUID. ENOUGH WILL BE COMING OUT TO CREATE A VISIBLE CLOUD OF SMOKE BEHIND THE VEHICLE AS IT IS HITTING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. HAD NEW TRANS AXLE SEAL INSTALLED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL I...

Jun 27, 2012 Electrical System 79,018 mi

THE MINIVAN IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT. THIS BUTTON ENABLES YOU TO SHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHEN YOU DO NOT WANT THE VEHICLE TO BE IN OVERDRIVE MODE. ABOUT THIS TIME THE FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX WOULD BLOW. REPLACED THE FUSE A NUMBER OF TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. THE FUSE MAY L...

Jun 27, 2012 Power Train 79,018 mi

THE MINIVAN IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT. THIS BUTTON ENABLES YOU TO SHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHEN YOU DO NOT WANT THE VEHICLE TO BE IN OVERDRIVE MODE. ABOUT THIS TIME THE FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX WOULD BLOW. REPLACED THE FUSE A NUMBER OF TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. THE FUSE MAY L...

Jun 27, 2012 Electrical System 38,800 mi

THE ABS AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HAD THE COMPUTER OR SOMETHING RESET A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. BEEN DOING THIS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. *TR

Jun 27, 2012 Service Brakes 38,800 mi

THE ABS AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HAD THE COMPUTER OR SOMETHING RESET A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT THE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. BEEN DOING THIS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. *TR

Jun 27, 2012 Power Train 85,985 mi

WHEN DRIVING VAN IN HOT WEATHER OR GOING UP STEEP HILLS OR GRADES THE TRANSMISSION WILL START LEAKING OUT TRANSMISSION FLUID. ENOUGH WILL BE COMING OUT TO CREATE A VISIBLE CLOUD OF SMOKE BEHIND THE VEHICLE AS IT IS HITTING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. HAD NEW TRANS AXLE SEAL INSTALLED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL I...

Jun 27, 2012 Electrical System 79,018 mi

THE MINIVAN IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT. THIS BUTTON ENABLES YOU TO SHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHEN YOU DO NOT WANT THE VEHICLE TO BE IN OVERDRIVE MODE. ABOUT THIS TIME THE FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX WOULD BLOW. REPLACED THE FUSE A NUMBER OF TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. THE FUSE MAY L...

Jun 27, 2012 Power Train 79,018 mi

THE MINIVAN IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT. THIS BUTTON ENABLES YOU TO SHIFT OUT OF OVERDRIVE WHEN YOU DO NOT WANT THE VEHICLE TO BE IN OVERDRIVE MODE. ABOUT THIS TIME THE FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX WOULD BLOW. REPLACED THE FUSE A NUMBER OF TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE. THE FUSE MAY L...

Jun 26, 2012 Structure 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SLIDING DOORS AND ROCKER PANELS. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS NOT PLACE TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSAL JACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHI...

Jun 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

ABS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. *JB

Jun 26, 2012 Structure 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SLIDING DOORS AND ROCKER PANELS. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS NOT PLACE TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSAL JACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHI...

Jun 26, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,000 mi

ABS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. *JB

Jun 25, 2012 Service Brakes 122,840 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MI...

Jun 25, 2012 Service Brakes 122,840 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MI...

Jun 8, 2012 Structure 99,500 mi

FRONT SUB-FRAME BADLY RUSTED AND SWAY BAR WELDED MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE BODY ROLL. AS A NOTE, THIS VEHICLE WAS RUSTPROOFED WHEN NEW AND INSPECTED OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE EACH YEAR. ALSO, FORD HAS INSPECTED THE FRONT S...

Jun 8, 2012 Steering 99,500 mi

FRONT SUB-FRAME BADLY RUSTED AND SWAY BAR WELDED MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE BODY ROLL. AS A NOTE, THIS VEHICLE WAS RUSTPROOFED WHEN NEW AND INSPECTED OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE EACH YEAR. ALSO, FORD HAS INSPECTED THE FRONT S...

Jun 8, 2012 Suspension 99,500 mi

FRONT SUB-FRAME BADLY RUSTED AND SWAY BAR WELDED MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE BODY ROLL. AS A NOTE, THIS VEHICLE WAS RUSTPROOFED WHEN NEW AND INSPECTED OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE EACH YEAR. ALSO, FORD HAS INSPECTED THE FRONT S...

Jun 8, 2012 Structure 99,500 mi

FRONT SUB-FRAME BADLY RUSTED AND SWAY BAR WELDED MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE BODY ROLL. AS A NOTE, THIS VEHICLE WAS RUSTPROOFED WHEN NEW AND INSPECTED OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE EACH YEAR. ALSO, FORD HAS INSPECTED THE FRONT S...

Jun 8, 2012 Steering 99,500 mi

FRONT SUB-FRAME BADLY RUSTED AND SWAY BAR WELDED MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE BODY ROLL. AS A NOTE, THIS VEHICLE WAS RUSTPROOFED WHEN NEW AND INSPECTED OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE EACH YEAR. ALSO, FORD HAS INSPECTED THE FRONT S...

Jun 8, 2012 Suspension 99,500 mi

FRONT SUB-FRAME BADLY RUSTED AND SWAY BAR WELDED MOUNTS ON THE SUB-FRAME HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL AND EXCESSIVE BODY ROLL. AS A NOTE, THIS VEHICLE WAS RUSTPROOFED WHEN NEW AND INSPECTED OVER THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE EACH YEAR. ALSO, FORD HAS INSPECTED THE FRONT S...

May 31, 2012 Structure

MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AND MY PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. MY (ABS) LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. THERE IS A CRACKING NOISE UNDER WHERE MY FRONT TIRES ARE ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

May 31, 2012 Exterior Lighting

MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AND MY PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. MY (ABS) LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. THERE IS A CRACKING NOISE UNDER WHERE MY FRONT TIRES ARE ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

May 31, 2012 Structure

MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AND MY PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. MY (ABS) LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. THERE IS A CRACKING NOISE UNDER WHERE MY FRONT TIRES ARE ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

May 31, 2012 Exterior Lighting

MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AND MY PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. MY (ABS) LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. THERE IS A CRACKING NOISE UNDER WHERE MY FRONT TIRES ARE ON BOTH SIDES. *TR

May 27, 2012 Service Brakes 161,250 mi

ABS SYSTEM LIGHT APPEARED ON, ABS TRACTION ACTIVATED IN DRY, NON SLIPPERY CONDITIONS,WILL NOT DISABLE UPON RESET AND PROBLEM CONTINUES. FORD DEALER INDICATES THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY WINDSTARS, BUT WILL NOT FIX WITHOUT $200 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. *TR

May 27, 2012 Service Brakes 161,250 mi

ABS SYSTEM LIGHT APPEARED ON, ABS TRACTION ACTIVATED IN DRY, NON SLIPPERY CONDITIONS,WILL NOT DISABLE UPON RESET AND PROBLEM CONTINUES. FORD DEALER INDICATES THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY WINDSTARS, BUT WILL NOT FIX WITHOUT $200 DIAGNOSTIC FEE. *TR

May 25, 2012 Service Brakes 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED HER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR EITHER FAILURE ON HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC OR THE DEALER. THE MANUFA...

May 25, 2012 Service Brakes 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED HER THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR EITHER FAILURE ON HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC OR THE DEALER. THE MANUFA...

May 21, 2012 Structure Crash 105,899 mi

AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY OUR SUBFRAME GAVE OUT AND WE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT & A DEAD STOP. THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VAN ROTTED AND THE WHEEL WAS UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IT COST US $1,500.00. *TT

May 21, 2012 Unknown Or Other Crash 105,899 mi

AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY OUR SUBFRAME GAVE OUT AND WE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT & A DEAD STOP. THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VAN ROTTED AND THE WHEEL WAS UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IT COST US $1,500.00. *TT

May 21, 2012 Suspension Crash 105,899 mi

AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY OUR SUBFRAME GAVE OUT AND WE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT & A DEAD STOP. THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VAN ROTTED AND THE WHEEL WAS UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IT COST US $1,500.00. *TT

May 21, 2012 Engine Fire 289,221 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 16:45 AFTER DRIVING 6 MILES THAT DAY, THE WINDSTAR VAN WAS STOPPED AND THE IGNITION KEY TURNED OFF. THE DELIVERY DRIVER WENT INSIDE HIS DESTINATION FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. WHILE LOADING HIS CARGO, HE SMELLED SMOKE. LOOKING UP, HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETW...

May 21, 2012 Electrical System Fire 289,221 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 16:45 AFTER DRIVING 6 MILES THAT DAY, THE WINDSTAR VAN WAS STOPPED AND THE IGNITION KEY TURNED OFF. THE DELIVERY DRIVER WENT INSIDE HIS DESTINATION FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. WHILE LOADING HIS CARGO, HE SMELLED SMOKE. LOOKING UP, HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETW...

May 21, 2012 Service Brakes Fire 289,221 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 16:45 AFTER DRIVING 6 MILES THAT DAY, THE WINDSTAR VAN WAS STOPPED AND THE IGNITION KEY TURNED OFF. THE DELIVERY DRIVER WENT INSIDE HIS DESTINATION FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. WHILE LOADING HIS CARGO, HE SMELLED SMOKE. LOOKING UP, HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETW...

May 21, 2012 Structure Crash 105,899 mi

AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY OUR SUBFRAME GAVE OUT AND WE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT & A DEAD STOP. THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VAN ROTTED AND THE WHEEL WAS UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IT COST US $1,500.00. *TT

May 21, 2012 Unknown Or Other Crash 105,899 mi

AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY OUR SUBFRAME GAVE OUT AND WE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT & A DEAD STOP. THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VAN ROTTED AND THE WHEEL WAS UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IT COST US $1,500.00. *TT

May 21, 2012 Suspension Crash 105,899 mi

AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY OUR SUBFRAME GAVE OUT AND WE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT & A DEAD STOP. THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDER THE PASSENGERS SIDE OF THE VAN ROTTED AND THE WHEEL WAS UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. IT COST US $1,500.00. *TT

May 21, 2012 Engine Fire 289,221 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 16:45 AFTER DRIVING 6 MILES THAT DAY, THE WINDSTAR VAN WAS STOPPED AND THE IGNITION KEY TURNED OFF. THE DELIVERY DRIVER WENT INSIDE HIS DESTINATION FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. WHILE LOADING HIS CARGO, HE SMELLED SMOKE. LOOKING UP, HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETW...

May 21, 2012 Electrical System Fire 289,221 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 16:45 AFTER DRIVING 6 MILES THAT DAY, THE WINDSTAR VAN WAS STOPPED AND THE IGNITION KEY TURNED OFF. THE DELIVERY DRIVER WENT INSIDE HIS DESTINATION FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. WHILE LOADING HIS CARGO, HE SMELLED SMOKE. LOOKING UP, HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETW...

May 21, 2012 Service Brakes Fire 289,221 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 16:45 AFTER DRIVING 6 MILES THAT DAY, THE WINDSTAR VAN WAS STOPPED AND THE IGNITION KEY TURNED OFF. THE DELIVERY DRIVER WENT INSIDE HIS DESTINATION FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES. WHILE LOADING HIS CARGO, HE SMELLED SMOKE. LOOKING UP, HE NOTICED FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETW...

May 17, 2012 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT GO OFF AND ON COULD SMELL HOT COPPER WIRE ....CODE LIKE 11 BRAKE CODES ALL DUE TO ABS MODULE. *TR

May 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 89,000 mi

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT GO OFF AND ON COULD SMELL HOT COPPER WIRE ....CODE LIKE 11 BRAKE CODES ALL DUE TO ABS MODULE. *TR

May 17, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT GO OFF AND ON COULD SMELL HOT COPPER WIRE ....CODE LIKE 11 BRAKE CODES ALL DUE TO ABS MODULE. *TR

May 17, 2012 Service Brakes 89,000 mi

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT GO OFF AND ON COULD SMELL HOT COPPER WIRE ....CODE LIKE 11 BRAKE CODES ALL DUE TO ABS MODULE. *TR

May 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 89,000 mi

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT GO OFF AND ON COULD SMELL HOT COPPER WIRE ....CODE LIKE 11 BRAKE CODES ALL DUE TO ABS MODULE. *TR

May 17, 2012 Electrical System 89,000 mi

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT GO OFF AND ON COULD SMELL HOT COPPER WIRE ....CODE LIKE 11 BRAKE CODES ALL DUE TO ABS MODULE. *TR

May 15, 2012 Service Brakes 89,700 mi

THE BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. I CALLED RUSS MILNE FORD MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL, BUT WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE IT STATES IT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE SAID I...

May 15, 2012 Service Brakes 89,700 mi

THE BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. I CALLED RUSS MILNE FORD MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL, BUT WHEN I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE IT STATES IT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE SAID I...

May 14, 2012 Suspension

OUR REAR AXLE HAS SHEARED IN HALF THREE TIMES. THE THIRD TIME (AFTER THEY ADMITTED A RECALL) WE WERE 40 MILES FROM HOME WHEN IT BROKE, FORD TOLD US THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY. WE WERE FORCED TO DRIVE IT HOME ON THE INTERSTATE, AS A FAMILY OF 6 IN A TOWN WITH NO RENTAL PL...

May 14, 2012 Suspension

OUR REAR AXLE HAS SHEARED IN HALF THREE TIMES. THE THIRD TIME (AFTER THEY ADMITTED A RECALL) WE WERE 40 MILES FROM HOME WHEN IT BROKE, FORD TOLD US THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO SINCE IT WAS A SATURDAY. WE WERE FORCED TO DRIVE IT HOME ON THE INTERSTATE, AS A FAMILY OF 6 IN A TOWN WITH NO RENTAL PL...

May 4, 2012 Child Seat

THE LOWER ANCHOR STRAP FOR REAR FACING WILL NOT TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN AND IS STUCK IN THE SAME POSITION. I CONTACTED GRACO AND THEY ARE REPLACING THE SEAT AFTER I SEND BACK THE DEFECTIVE ONE (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2001, MAKE=FORD , MODEL=WINDSTAR). *TR

May 4, 2012 Child Seat

THE LOWER ANCHOR STRAP FOR REAR FACING WILL NOT TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN AND IS STUCK IN THE SAME POSITION. I CONTACTED GRACO AND THEY ARE REPLACING THE SEAT AFTER I SEND BACK THE DEFECTIVE ONE (RELATED VEHICLE INFORMATION: MODEL YEAR=2001, MAKE=FORD , MODEL=WINDSTAR). *TR

Apr 30, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR SEEMS TO BE A GOOD VEHICLE AT FIRST. WITH AGE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. SERVICE SHOPS REGARD PROBLEMS AS COMMON FOR A FORD WINDSTAR.I THINK FORD IGNORES THE PROBLEMS. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE LOYAL FORD OWNERS, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER WE WILL CONTINUE. CURRENTLY THE AB...

Apr 30, 2012 Power Train 132,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR SEEMS TO BE A GOOD VEHICLE AT FIRST. WITH AGE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. SERVICE SHOPS REGARD PROBLEMS AS COMMON FOR A FORD WINDSTAR.I THINK FORD IGNORES THE PROBLEMS. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE LOYAL FORD OWNERS, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER WE WILL CONTINUE. CURRENTLY THE AB...

Apr 30, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR SEEMS TO BE A GOOD VEHICLE AT FIRST. WITH AGE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. SERVICE SHOPS REGARD PROBLEMS AS COMMON FOR A FORD WINDSTAR.I THINK FORD IGNORES THE PROBLEMS. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE LOYAL FORD OWNERS, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER WE WILL CONTINUE. CURRENTLY THE AB...

Apr 30, 2012 Power Train 132,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR SEEMS TO BE A GOOD VEHICLE AT FIRST. WITH AGE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. SERVICE SHOPS REGARD PROBLEMS AS COMMON FOR A FORD WINDSTAR.I THINK FORD IGNORES THE PROBLEMS. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE LOYAL FORD OWNERS, I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER WE WILL CONTINUE. CURRENTLY THE AB...

Apr 26, 2012 Power Train 108,000 mi

TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 26, 2012 Power Train 108,000 mi

TRANSMISSION. *TR

Apr 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 111,698 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER SEND IN FOR THE RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION... UNTIL TO ABS BULB BLEW UP... BUT PARKING BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON... SEND IT BACK TO DEALER... ASK THE SERVICE ADVISOR "WHY MY BOTH WARNING LIGHT ON WHEN I DRIVE... A...

Apr 16, 2012 Electrical System 111,698 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER SEND IN FOR THE RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION... UNTIL TO ABS BULB BLEW UP... BUT PARKING BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON... SEND IT BACK TO DEALER... ASK THE SERVICE ADVISOR "WHY MY BOTH WARNING LIGHT ON WHEN I DRIVE... A...

Apr 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 111,698 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER SEND IN FOR THE RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION... UNTIL TO ABS BULB BLEW UP... BUT PARKING BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON... SEND IT BACK TO DEALER... ASK THE SERVICE ADVISOR "WHY MY BOTH WARNING LIGHT ON WHEN I DRIVE... A...

Apr 16, 2012 Electrical System 111,698 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AFTER SEND IN FOR THE RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION... UNTIL TO ABS BULB BLEW UP... BUT PARKING BRAKE LIGHT REMAINED ON... SEND IT BACK TO DEALER... ASK THE SERVICE ADVISOR "WHY MY BOTH WARNING LIGHT ON WHEN I DRIVE... A...

Apr 13, 2012 Structure 45,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDER BODY SHIELDS) IN 2001. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PER THE RECALL, ATTACHING BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED TO BOTH FRONT LOWER CONT...

Apr 13, 2012 Structure 45,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDER BODY SHIELDS) IN 2001. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PER THE RECALL, ATTACHING BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED TO BOTH FRONT LOWER CONT...

Apr 10, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR (MAY 2008) THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON, INTERMITTENTLY, EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS. IT WOULD COME ON WHEN I WENT AROUND A SHARP CURVE OR HIT A POTHOLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, WHEN THE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON (NO ERROR CODES) AND WHEN THE LIGH...

Apr 10, 2012 Electrical System 95,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR (MAY 2008) THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON, INTERMITTENTLY, EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS. IT WOULD COME ON WHEN I WENT AROUND A SHARP CURVE OR HIT A POTHOLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, WHEN THE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON (NO ERROR CODES) AND WHEN THE LIGH...

Apr 10, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR (MAY 2008) THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON, INTERMITTENTLY, EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS. IT WOULD COME ON WHEN I WENT AROUND A SHARP CURVE OR HIT A POTHOLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, WHEN THE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON (NO ERROR CODES) AND WHEN THE LIGH...

Apr 10, 2012 Electrical System 95,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR (MAY 2008) THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO COME ON, INTERMITTENTLY, EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS. IT WOULD COME ON WHEN I WENT AROUND A SHARP CURVE OR HIT A POTHOLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS, WHEN THE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON (NO ERROR CODES) AND WHEN THE LIGH...

Apr 7, 2012 Suspension 138,500 mi

THE REAR SUSPENSION HAD BEEN MAKING NOISE FOR A FEW DAYS. VISUAL INSPECTION DIDN'T SHOW ANYTHING OBVIOUS. BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF APPROXIMATELY 18 INCHES FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. *TR

Apr 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,000 mi

WAS RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR JUST STOPPED AND SEEN TRANSMISSION OIL EVERYWHERE ON THE FLOOR AN NOW VAN WONT MOVE BUT TURN ON. *TR

Apr 7, 2012 Power Train 146,000 mi

WAS RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR JUST STOPPED AND SEEN TRANSMISSION OIL EVERYWHERE ON THE FLOOR AN NOW VAN WONT MOVE BUT TURN ON. *TR

Apr 7, 2012 Suspension 138,500 mi

THE REAR SUSPENSION HAD BEEN MAKING NOISE FOR A FEW DAYS. VISUAL INSPECTION DIDN'T SHOW ANYTHING OBVIOUS. BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF APPROXIMATELY 18 INCHES FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. *TR

Apr 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 146,000 mi

WAS RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR JUST STOPPED AND SEEN TRANSMISSION OIL EVERYWHERE ON THE FLOOR AN NOW VAN WONT MOVE BUT TURN ON. *TR

Apr 7, 2012 Power Train 146,000 mi

WAS RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR JUST STOPPED AND SEEN TRANSMISSION OIL EVERYWHERE ON THE FLOOR AN NOW VAN WONT MOVE BUT TURN ON. *TR

Apr 2, 2012 Structure 70,062 mi

MY '01 WINDSTAR HAD SUBFRAME REPAIR IN SPRING 2011... WAS SAID TO BE " INSPECT SUBFRAME- DID NOT PASS BUT CAN BE REPAIRED". IT WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. LAST WEEK, I HAD IT INTO A MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED PROBLEM WHERE HE HAD IT ON THE LIFT. HE TOLD ME THAT THE SUBFRAME IS "COMPLETELY ROTTED". ...

Apr 2, 2012 Structure 70,062 mi

MY '01 WINDSTAR HAD SUBFRAME REPAIR IN SPRING 2011... WAS SAID TO BE " INSPECT SUBFRAME- DID NOT PASS BUT CAN BE REPAIRED". IT WAS REPAIRED AT THAT TIME. LAST WEEK, I HAD IT INTO A MECHANIC FOR AN UNRELATED PROBLEM WHERE HE HAD IT ON THE LIFT. HE TOLD ME THAT THE SUBFRAME IS "COMPLETELY ROTTED". ...

Mar 29, 2012 Suspension

I CURRENTLY KEEP GETTING GRUNTING/POPPING/MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING -BRAKING-STARTING TO MOVE CAR FORWARD . ALREADY REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BUT THE NOISE STILL COMES AND GOES. ALSO MY BRAKE-&-ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. AND THE LOCKS ON T...

Mar 29, 2012 Electrical System

I CURRENTLY KEEP GETTING GRUNTING/POPPING/MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING -BRAKING-STARTING TO MOVE CAR FORWARD . ALREADY REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BUT THE NOISE STILL COMES AND GOES. ALSO MY BRAKE-&-ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. AND THE LOCKS ON T...

Mar 29, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I CURRENTLY KEEP GETTING GRUNTING/POPPING/MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING -BRAKING-STARTING TO MOVE CAR FORWARD . ALREADY REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BUT THE NOISE STILL COMES AND GOES. ALSO MY BRAKE-&-ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. AND THE LOCKS ON T...

Mar 29, 2012 Suspension

I CURRENTLY KEEP GETTING GRUNTING/POPPING/MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING -BRAKING-STARTING TO MOVE CAR FORWARD . ALREADY REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BUT THE NOISE STILL COMES AND GOES. ALSO MY BRAKE-&-ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. AND THE LOCKS ON T...

Mar 29, 2012 Electrical System

I CURRENTLY KEEP GETTING GRUNTING/POPPING/MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING -BRAKING-STARTING TO MOVE CAR FORWARD . ALREADY REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BUT THE NOISE STILL COMES AND GOES. ALSO MY BRAKE-&-ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. AND THE LOCKS ON T...

Mar 29, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I CURRENTLY KEEP GETTING GRUNTING/POPPING/MOANING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING -BRAKING-STARTING TO MOVE CAR FORWARD . ALREADY REPLACED THE SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BUT THE NOISE STILL COMES AND GOES. ALSO MY BRAKE-&-ABS LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. AND THE LOCKS ON T...

Mar 28, 2012 Structure

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FORD RECALL #11S16 INVOLVING THE SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARE DUE TO RUST/CORROSION *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY HIS MECHANIC, THAT THE STEERING ISSUES HE WAS EXPERIENCING WERE RELATED TO THE SUBFRAME RECALL. SUBFRAME BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED AT ...

Mar 28, 2012 Structure

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FORD RECALL #11S16 INVOLVING THE SUBFRAME LOWER CONTROL ARE DUE TO RUST/CORROSION *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY HIS MECHANIC, THAT THE STEERING ISSUES HE WAS EXPERIENCING WERE RELATED TO THE SUBFRAME RECALL. SUBFRAME BRACKETS WERE INSTALLED AT ...

Mar 21, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 157,500 mi

I AM WRITING THIS TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN SPEED CONTROL ON WINDSTAR 2001 IS THE IDLING PROBLEM WHEN PUTTING DRIVE THE IDLE GOES UP TO 35 THE 40 MILE AN HOUR RUNNING MAKING IT HARD TO STOP UNTIL IT DROPS IF IT DROPS VEHICLE LIKES TO LUNGE FORWARD WHEN LEAVING A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR SITTING STIL...

Mar 21, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 157,500 mi

I AM WRITING THIS TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN SPEED CONTROL ON WINDSTAR 2001 IS THE IDLING PROBLEM WHEN PUTTING DRIVE THE IDLE GOES UP TO 35 THE 40 MILE AN HOUR RUNNING MAKING IT HARD TO STOP UNTIL IT DROPS IF IT DROPS VEHICLE LIKES TO LUNGE FORWARD WHEN LEAVING A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN OR SITTING STIL...

Mar 19, 2012 Suspension 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT SWAY BAR WAS FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT BUT DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Mar 19, 2012 Suspension 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT SWAY BAR WAS FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACT BUT DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH...

Mar 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 186,950 mi

THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. I NARROWLY AVOIDED GETTING T BONED AND CRASHED HEAD FIRST INTO A SMALL HILL. MY FIANCE AND MY SELF WERE UNINJURED BUT WHERE EXTREMELY SHOOK UP OVER THIS. I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WH...

Mar 17, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 186,950 mi

THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. I NARROWLY AVOIDED GETTING T BONED AND CRASHED HEAD FIRST INTO A SMALL HILL. MY FIANCE AND MY SELF WERE UNINJURED BUT WHERE EXTREMELY SHOOK UP OVER THIS. I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WH...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

Mar 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

Mar 16, 2012 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

Mar 16, 2012 Structure

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

Mar 16, 2012 Steering 123,875 mi

COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKET FROM THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NO. 11V030. AND FORD RECALL NO. 11S16. THE DEALER THAT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY ...

Mar 16, 2012 Suspension 123,875 mi

COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKET FROM THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NO. 11V030. AND FORD RECALL NO. 11S16. THE DEALER THAT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY ...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

Mar 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

Mar 16, 2012 Visibility

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

Mar 16, 2012 Structure

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2009. I FIRST BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON, IN FEBRUARY 2010. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLE DOWN. THE NEXT INCIDENT WAS THE HEATER WONT WORK. A RECALL AND REPAIR WAS DONE ON THE REA...

Mar 16, 2012 Steering 123,875 mi

COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKET FROM THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NO. 11V030. AND FORD RECALL NO. 11S16. THE DEALER THAT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY ...

Mar 16, 2012 Suspension 123,875 mi

COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKET FROM THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT IS DESCRIBED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NO. 11V030. AND FORD RECALL NO. 11S16. THE DEALER THAT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY ...

Mar 5, 2012 Structure 107,136 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:11V030000(STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO PASS STATE INSPECTION DUE TO CORROSION AND A CRACK IN THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BAC...

Mar 5, 2012 Structure 167,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING SPACE, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Mar 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED, AND THE ABS & BRAKE LIGHT TURNED ON. AND I CONTACTED SOUTH BAY FORD IN REGARD TO THAT ISSUE , AND I DID NOT GET ANY HELP. I AM STILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE EVERY DAY, WHEN EVER THE VAN GETS WARM, THE ABS LIGHT TURNS ON. *TR

Mar 5, 2012 Structure 107,136 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:11V030000(STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO PASS STATE INSPECTION DUE TO CORROSION AND A CRACK IN THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BAC...

Mar 5, 2012 Structure 167,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING RIGHT INTO A PARKING SPACE, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL...

Mar 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED, AND THE ABS & BRAKE LIGHT TURNED ON. AND I CONTACTED SOUTH BAY FORD IN REGARD TO THAT ISSUE , AND I DID NOT GET ANY HELP. I AM STILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE EVERY DAY, WHEN EVER THE VAN GETS WARM, THE ABS LIGHT TURNS ON. *TR

Feb 25, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON, ALMOST REAR ENDED. WHEN I GOT HOME BY DRIVING SLOWLY, I NOTICED MOISTURE AND BRAKE FLUID WAS IN THE ABS PUMP MODULE, THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN OUR SO CALLED"FAMILY VAN". *TR

Feb 25, 2012 Electrical System 75,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON, ALMOST REAR ENDED. WHEN I GOT HOME BY DRIVING SLOWLY, I NOTICED MOISTURE AND BRAKE FLUID WAS IN THE ABS PUMP MODULE, THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN OUR SO CALLED"FAMILY VAN". *TR

Feb 25, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON, ALMOST REAR ENDED. WHEN I GOT HOME BY DRIVING SLOWLY, I NOTICED MOISTURE AND BRAKE FLUID WAS IN THE ABS PUMP MODULE, THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN OUR SO CALLED"FAMILY VAN". *TR

Feb 25, 2012 Electrical System 75,000 mi

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON, ALMOST REAR ENDED. WHEN I GOT HOME BY DRIVING SLOWLY, I NOTICED MOISTURE AND BRAKE FLUID WAS IN THE ABS PUMP MODULE, THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN OUR SO CALLED"FAMILY VAN". *TR

Feb 4, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 104,000 mi

I SAW A RECALL ON THE SPEED SENSOR, MY TRACTION CONTROLS KEEPS COMING ON MOTHER OF 4 CHILDREN AND EVERYDAY DRIVING VAN. *KB

Feb 4, 2012 Traction Control System 104,000 mi

I SAW A RECALL ON THE SPEED SENSOR, MY TRACTION CONTROLS KEEPS COMING ON MOTHER OF 4 CHILDREN AND EVERYDAY DRIVING VAN. *KB

Feb 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN ALL MY GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY, MAXING OUT BACK AND FORTH, THEN MY LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT AND BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING. I LOOKED AROUND AND WENT TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND SAW THAT IT WAS SATURATED WITH BRAKE FLUID OR WATER. I REMOVE THE CONNECTOR AND FOUND ...

Feb 4, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN ALL MY GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY, MAXING OUT BACK AND FORTH, THEN MY LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT AND BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING. I LOOKED AROUND AND WENT TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND SAW THAT IT WAS SATURATED WITH BRAKE FLUID OR WATER. I REMOVE THE CONNECTOR AND FOUND ...

Feb 4, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 104,000 mi

I SAW A RECALL ON THE SPEED SENSOR, MY TRACTION CONTROLS KEEPS COMING ON MOTHER OF 4 CHILDREN AND EVERYDAY DRIVING VAN. *KB

Feb 4, 2012 Traction Control System 104,000 mi

I SAW A RECALL ON THE SPEED SENSOR, MY TRACTION CONTROLS KEEPS COMING ON MOTHER OF 4 CHILDREN AND EVERYDAY DRIVING VAN. *KB

Feb 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN ALL MY GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY, MAXING OUT BACK AND FORTH, THEN MY LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT AND BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING. I LOOKED AROUND AND WENT TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND SAW THAT IT WAS SATURATED WITH BRAKE FLUID OR WATER. I REMOVE THE CONNECTOR AND FOUND ...

Feb 4, 2012 Electrical System 65,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON, THEN ALL MY GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY, MAXING OUT BACK AND FORTH, THEN MY LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT AND BLINKERS STOPPED WORKING. I LOOKED AROUND AND WENT TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND SAW THAT IT WAS SATURATED WITH BRAKE FLUID OR WATER. I REMOVE THE CONNECTOR AND FOUND ...

Jan 29, 2012 Electrical System 140,000 mi

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING ON MY CRUISE CONTROL AND HAD IT REPAIRED ,NOW ON A REGULAR BASIS MY ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AT THE DASH BOARD WITH AMAZING FREQUENCY. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOTHING WRONG AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO ...

Jan 29, 2012 Electrical System 140,000 mi

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING ON MY CRUISE CONTROL AND HAD IT REPAIRED ,NOW ON A REGULAR BASIS MY ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AT THE DASH BOARD WITH AMAZING FREQUENCY. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOTHING WRONG AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO ...

Jan 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 137,784 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN IT RAINS ,WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT AND HUMID,AND ALSO WHEN IT SNOWS. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting 137,784 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN IT RAINS ,WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT AND HUMID,AND ALSO WHEN IT SNOWS. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 137,784 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN IT RAINS ,WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT AND HUMID,AND ALSO WHEN IT SNOWS. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Exterior Lighting 137,784 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN IT RAINS ,WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT AND HUMID,AND ALSO WHEN IT SNOWS. *TR

Jan 25, 2012 Suspension 168,000 mi

I AM REPORTING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED IN THE "SALT BELT STATES". I LIVE IN FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THIS WINDSTAR WAS ORIGINALLY BOUGHT AT RICK HUNT FORD IN WARRENTON, VA AND RESIDED IN THE 20186 ZIP CODE UNTIL WE BOUGHT IT IN 2005. IT WAS TR...

Jan 25, 2012 Steering 168,000 mi

I AM REPORTING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED IN THE "SALT BELT STATES". I LIVE IN FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THIS WINDSTAR WAS ORIGINALLY BOUGHT AT RICK HUNT FORD IN WARRENTON, VA AND RESIDED IN THE 20186 ZIP CODE UNTIL WE BOUGHT IT IN 2005. IT WAS TR...

Jan 25, 2012 Suspension 168,000 mi

I AM REPORTING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED IN THE "SALT BELT STATES". I LIVE IN FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THIS WINDSTAR WAS ORIGINALLY BOUGHT AT RICK HUNT FORD IN WARRENTON, VA AND RESIDED IN THE 20186 ZIP CODE UNTIL WE BOUGHT IT IN 2005. IT WAS TR...

Jan 25, 2012 Steering 168,000 mi

I AM REPORTING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED IN THE "SALT BELT STATES". I LIVE IN FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA. THIS WINDSTAR WAS ORIGINALLY BOUGHT AT RICK HUNT FORD IN WARRENTON, VA AND RESIDED IN THE 20186 ZIP CODE UNTIL WE BOUGHT IT IN 2005. IT WAS TR...

Jan 22, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,678 mi

ABC PROBLEMS LIGHT ON. *TR

Jan 22, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,678 mi

ABC PROBLEMS LIGHT ON. *TR

Jan 17, 2012 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A SLIGHT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AT A GASOLINE STATION AND NOTICED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS SLANTED INWARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ALSO NOTIC...

Jan 17, 2012 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A SLIGHT SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AT A GASOLINE STATION AND NOTICED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS SLANTED INWARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ALSO NOTIC...

Jan 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 149,750 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR. ABS, TRACTION CONTROL ARE 'OFF''. SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES NOW,OVER LAST 2 YEARS, EACH TIME I AM TOLD ITS A BRAKE SENSOR, OR THE ABS SENSOR. I PAY SEVERAL HUNDRED EACH TIM...

Jan 2, 2012 Electrical System 149,750 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR. ABS, TRACTION CONTROL ARE 'OFF''. SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES NOW,OVER LAST 2 YEARS, EACH TIME I AM TOLD ITS A BRAKE SENSOR, OR THE ABS SENSOR. I PAY SEVERAL HUNDRED EACH TIM...

Jan 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 149,750 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR. ABS, TRACTION CONTROL ARE 'OFF''. SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES NOW,OVER LAST 2 YEARS, EACH TIME I AM TOLD ITS A BRAKE SENSOR, OR THE ABS SENSOR. I PAY SEVERAL HUNDRED EACH TIM...

Jan 2, 2012 Electrical System 149,750 mi

ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR. ABS, TRACTION CONTROL ARE 'OFF''. SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES NOW,OVER LAST 2 YEARS, EACH TIME I AM TOLD ITS A BRAKE SENSOR, OR THE ABS SENSOR. I PAY SEVERAL HUNDRED EACH TIM...

Dec 23, 2011 Suspension 82,759 mi

NOTICED THAT MY FRONT TIRES ARE WORN OUT A LOT IN THE INNER EDGES. TOOK IT FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ON DEC 22, 2011. PEP BOYS AUTO SHOP IN ARIZONA AVENUE, CHANDLER, AZ REFUSED TO DO IT SAYING THAT REAR AXEL IS BENT. SO IT IS NOT SAFE. I ALSO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP AT 7300 W. ORCHID LANE, AZ, 85226 (P...

Dec 23, 2011 Suspension 82,759 mi

NOTICED THAT MY FRONT TIRES ARE WORN OUT A LOT IN THE INNER EDGES. TOOK IT FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ON DEC 22, 2011. PEP BOYS AUTO SHOP IN ARIZONA AVENUE, CHANDLER, AZ REFUSED TO DO IT SAYING THAT REAR AXEL IS BENT. SO IT IS NOT SAFE. I ALSO TOOK IT TO FORD DEALERSHIP AT 7300 W. ORCHID LANE, AZ, 85226 (P...

Dec 16, 2011 Suspension 138,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS REPAIRED AT VALLEY FORD IN VALLEY VIEW OHIO ON 4/14/2011 UNDER RECALL #20287. I HAD THE VAN IN FOR AN UNRELATED MATTER ON 12/07/2011 AT THAT TIME I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH. AFTER CONTACTING FORD'S NATIONAL SERVICE CENTER I TOOK THE...

Dec 16, 2011 Structure 138,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS REPAIRED AT VALLEY FORD IN VALLEY VIEW OHIO ON 4/14/2011 UNDER RECALL #20287. I HAD THE VAN IN FOR AN UNRELATED MATTER ON 12/07/2011 AT THAT TIME I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH. AFTER CONTACTING FORD'S NATIONAL SERVICE CENTER I TOOK THE...

Dec 16, 2011 Suspension 138,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS REPAIRED AT VALLEY FORD IN VALLEY VIEW OHIO ON 4/14/2011 UNDER RECALL #20287. I HAD THE VAN IN FOR AN UNRELATED MATTER ON 12/07/2011 AT THAT TIME I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH. AFTER CONTACTING FORD'S NATIONAL SERVICE CENTER I TOOK THE...

Dec 16, 2011 Structure 138,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS REPAIRED AT VALLEY FORD IN VALLEY VIEW OHIO ON 4/14/2011 UNDER RECALL #20287. I HAD THE VAN IN FOR AN UNRELATED MATTER ON 12/07/2011 AT THAT TIME I WAS INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH. AFTER CONTACTING FORD'S NATIONAL SERVICE CENTER I TOOK THE...

Dec 13, 2011 Suspension 125,607 mi

FROM ONE YEAR BACK I WAS HEARING A NOISE FROM REAR AXLE OF MY WINDSTAR. FINALLY, AT DECEMBER, THE AXLE BROKE AT 25MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE THE DEATH OF SOMEONE. PLEASE HELP PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO , WE ARE AMERICAN CITIZEN TOO. *TR

Dec 13, 2011 Suspension 125,607 mi

FROM ONE YEAR BACK I WAS HEARING A NOISE FROM REAR AXLE OF MY WINDSTAR. FINALLY, AT DECEMBER, THE AXLE BROKE AT 25MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE THE DEATH OF SOMEONE. PLEASE HELP PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO , WE ARE AMERICAN CITIZEN TOO. *TR

Dec 12, 2011 Suspension 108,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND MY WINDSTAR CAREENED WILDLY BACK AND FORTH AND FELT LIKE I HAD SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE WINDSTAR COULD NOT EVEN BE DRIVEN TO THE SHOULDER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS BROKEN AND POSSIBLY THE TIE RODS HAD BROKEN AS WELL. THE FRONT W...

Dec 12, 2011 Steering 108,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND MY WINDSTAR CAREENED WILDLY BACK AND FORTH AND FELT LIKE I HAD SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE WINDSTAR COULD NOT EVEN BE DRIVEN TO THE SHOULDER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS BROKEN AND POSSIBLY THE TIE RODS HAD BROKEN AS WELL. THE FRONT W...

Dec 12, 2011 Suspension 108,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND MY WINDSTAR CAREENED WILDLY BACK AND FORTH AND FELT LIKE I HAD SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE WINDSTAR COULD NOT EVEN BE DRIVEN TO THE SHOULDER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS BROKEN AND POSSIBLY THE TIE RODS HAD BROKEN AS WELL. THE FRONT W...

Dec 12, 2011 Steering 108,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 35MPH WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND MY WINDSTAR CAREENED WILDLY BACK AND FORTH AND FELT LIKE I HAD SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES. THE WINDSTAR COULD NOT EVEN BE DRIVEN TO THE SHOULDER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS BROKEN AND POSSIBLY THE TIE RODS HAD BROKEN AS WELL. THE FRONT W...

Dec 8, 2011 Power Train 105,000 mi

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHICH REQUIRED THE VEHICLE TO BE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO A DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE VAN ONLY HAS 105,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS HAD REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. AFTER HAVING A COUPLE TRANSMISSION PLACES LOOK AT IT, THE PROBLEM WAS DETER...

Dec 8, 2011 Power Train 105,000 mi

THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHICH REQUIRED THE VEHICLE TO BE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO A DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE VAN ONLY HAS 105,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS HAD REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. AFTER HAVING A COUPLE TRANSMISSION PLACES LOOK AT IT, THE PROBLEM WAS DETER...

Dec 5, 2011 Suspension Crash 110,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED 1 YR AND 8 MONTHS AGO .. HAVEN'T HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. WE RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE, THEY CHECKED IT OUT WAS FINE, WE NEVER RECEIVED THIS LAST RECALL IN 2011 BUT IT MAY HAVE HELPED IF WE DID. ON DEC 2 I WAS PULLING OUT OF A SCHOOL, WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP...

Dec 5, 2011 Power Train Crash 110,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED 1 YR AND 8 MONTHS AGO .. HAVEN'T HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. WE RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE, THEY CHECKED IT OUT WAS FINE, WE NEVER RECEIVED THIS LAST RECALL IN 2011 BUT IT MAY HAVE HELPED IF WE DID. ON DEC 2 I WAS PULLING OUT OF A SCHOOL, WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP...

Dec 5, 2011 Suspension Crash 110,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED 1 YR AND 8 MONTHS AGO .. HAVEN'T HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. WE RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE, THEY CHECKED IT OUT WAS FINE, WE NEVER RECEIVED THIS LAST RECALL IN 2011 BUT IT MAY HAVE HELPED IF WE DID. ON DEC 2 I WAS PULLING OUT OF A SCHOOL, WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP...

Dec 5, 2011 Power Train Crash 110,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED 1 YR AND 8 MONTHS AGO .. HAVEN'T HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT. WE RECEIVED THE RECALL FOR THE REAR AXLE, THEY CHECKED IT OUT WAS FINE, WE NEVER RECEIVED THIS LAST RECALL IN 2011 BUT IT MAY HAVE HELPED IF WE DID. ON DEC 2 I WAS PULLING OUT OF A SCHOOL, WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP...

Dec 1, 2011 Unknown Or Other 132,919 mi

I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD BAG, AS IF METAL HAS SNAPPED. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY FORD DEALER WHO SAID THAT THE FONT SUBFRAME WHERE THE SWAY BAR WAS ATTACHED HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THAT THE SWAY BAR WAS NOW NOT ATTACHED TO THE SUBFRAME AND WAS BANGING. FORD HAS FIXED THE FRAME ON TWO DIFFER...

Dec 1, 2011 Suspension 132,919 mi

I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD BAG, AS IF METAL HAS SNAPPED. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY FORD DEALER WHO SAID THAT THE FONT SUBFRAME WHERE THE SWAY BAR WAS ATTACHED HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THAT THE SWAY BAR WAS NOW NOT ATTACHED TO THE SUBFRAME AND WAS BANGING. FORD HAS FIXED THE FRAME ON TWO DIFFER...

Dec 1, 2011 Unknown Or Other 132,919 mi

I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD BAG, AS IF METAL HAS SNAPPED. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY FORD DEALER WHO SAID THAT THE FONT SUBFRAME WHERE THE SWAY BAR WAS ATTACHED HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THAT THE SWAY BAR WAS NOW NOT ATTACHED TO THE SUBFRAME AND WAS BANGING. FORD HAS FIXED THE FRAME ON TWO DIFFER...

Dec 1, 2011 Suspension 132,919 mi

I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD BAG, AS IF METAL HAS SNAPPED. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY FORD DEALER WHO SAID THAT THE FONT SUBFRAME WHERE THE SWAY BAR WAS ATTACHED HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THAT THE SWAY BAR WAS NOW NOT ATTACHED TO THE SUBFRAME AND WAS BANGING. FORD HAS FIXED THE FRAME ON TWO DIFFER...

Nov 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. THE FLUID LEAKED ON THE ABS MODULES, CAUSING THE ELECTRONIC COMPONEN...

Nov 28, 2011 Electrical System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. THE FLUID LEAKED ON THE ABS MODULES, CAUSING THE ELECTRONIC COMPONEN...

Nov 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. THE FLUID LEAKED ON THE ABS MODULES, CAUSING THE ELECTRONIC COMPONEN...

Nov 28, 2011 Electrical System 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. THE FLUID LEAKED ON THE ABS MODULES, CAUSING THE ELECTRONIC COMPONEN...

Nov 18, 2011 Power Train Fire 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND AFTER EXITING AND INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO ...

Nov 18, 2011 Power Train Fire 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND AFTER EXITING AND INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO ...

Nov 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE IGNITION, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED...

Nov 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE IGNITION, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED...

Nov 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE IGNITION, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED...

Nov 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE IGNITION, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE ENGINE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED...

Nov 1, 2011 Structure

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A POSTCARD IN THE MAIL ADVISING HIM TO SEE HIS LOCAL DEALER REGARDING TWO RECALLS. HOWEVER, WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED HIM THE RECALLS HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROB...

Nov 1, 2011 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A POSTCARD IN THE MAIL ADVISING HIM TO SEE HIS LOCAL DEALER REGARDING TWO RECALLS. HOWEVER, WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED HIM THE RECALLS HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROB...

Nov 1, 2011 Structure

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A POSTCARD IN THE MAIL ADVISING HIM TO SEE HIS LOCAL DEALER REGARDING TWO RECALLS. HOWEVER, WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED HIM THE RECALLS HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROB...

Nov 1, 2011 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A POSTCARD IN THE MAIL ADVISING HIM TO SEE HIS LOCAL DEALER REGARDING TWO RECALLS. HOWEVER, WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, THEY INFORMED HIM THE RECALLS HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROB...

Oct 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHY DOES MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER HAVING A FORD DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE AND TELLS ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR YEARS AND SEEMS LIKE A PROBLEM WAITING TO HAPPEN. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DRIVE COMFORTABLY WONDERING IF SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN. ...

Oct 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHY DOES MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER HAVING A FORD DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATE THE ISSUE AND TELLS ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR YEARS AND SEEMS LIKE A PROBLEM WAITING TO HAPPEN. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DRIVE COMFORTABLY WONDERING IF SOMETHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN. ...

Oct 21, 2011 Structure

BEFORE FORD RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND FUMES FILLING THE CAR FROM TIRES RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL WELLS. IN MARCH OF 2011 FORD RECALLED AND REINFORCED THE SUBFRAME. INSPECTION IS NOW DUE ON MY VEHICLE AND MY MECHANIC ...

Oct 21, 2011 Suspension

BEFORE FORD RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND FUMES FILLING THE CAR FROM TIRES RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL WELLS. IN MARCH OF 2011 FORD RECALLED AND REINFORCED THE SUBFRAME. INSPECTION IS NOW DUE ON MY VEHICLE AND MY MECHANIC ...

Oct 21, 2011 Structure

BEFORE FORD RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND FUMES FILLING THE CAR FROM TIRES RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL WELLS. IN MARCH OF 2011 FORD RECALLED AND REINFORCED THE SUBFRAME. INSPECTION IS NOW DUE ON MY VEHICLE AND MY MECHANIC ...

Oct 21, 2011 Suspension

BEFORE FORD RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM, MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF AT 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND FUMES FILLING THE CAR FROM TIRES RUBBING AGAINST WHEEL WELLS. IN MARCH OF 2011 FORD RECALLED AND REINFORCED THE SUBFRAME. INSPECTION IS NOW DUE ON MY VEHICLE AND MY MECHANIC ...

Oct 13, 2011 Structure 156,503 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). UPON HAVING THE REPAIRS COMPLETED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SWAY BAR LINK ALSO N...

Oct 13, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) RECALL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT STATED THE RECAL...

Oct 13, 2011 Structure 156,503 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). UPON HAVING THE REPAIRS COMPLETED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SWAY BAR LINK ALSO N...

Oct 13, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) RECALL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT STATED THE RECAL...

Oct 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING ILLUMINATES, AS WELL AS THE ABS,TRAC OFF, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. *TR

Oct 8, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING ILLUMINATES, AS WELL AS THE ABS,TRAC OFF, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. *TR

Oct 8, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 125,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING ILLUMINATES, AS WELL AS THE ABS,TRAC OFF, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. *TR

Oct 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING ILLUMINATES, AS WELL AS THE ABS,TRAC OFF, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. *TR

Oct 8, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING ILLUMINATES, AS WELL AS THE ABS,TRAC OFF, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. *TR

Oct 8, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 125,000 mi

THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING ILLUMINATES, AS WELL AS THE ABS,TRAC OFF, AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Suspension 1,105,432 mi

RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDERNEATH SUBFRAME BROKE . HEARD NOSIE AND VEHICLE QUIT COULD NOT CONTROL HAD SOMEONE LOOK AT IT AND UNDERNEATH IS RUSTED OUT AND BROKE I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE SUBFRAME. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER ,THE ODOMETER,THE TACHOMETER ALL STOPPED WORKING.THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON,THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON,AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT AT LEAST A SPEEDOMETER AND I HOPE THE BRAKES DO NOT FAIL. THIS ALL OCC...

Oct 1, 2011 Electrical System 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER ,THE ODOMETER,THE TACHOMETER ALL STOPPED WORKING.THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON,THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON,AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT AT LEAST A SPEEDOMETER AND I HOPE THE BRAKES DO NOT FAIL. THIS ALL OCC...

Oct 1, 2011 Suspension 1,105,432 mi

RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDERNEATH SUBFRAME BROKE . HEARD NOSIE AND VEHICLE QUIT COULD NOT CONTROL HAD SOMEONE LOOK AT IT AND UNDERNEATH IS RUSTED OUT AND BROKE I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE SUBFRAME. *TR

Oct 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER ,THE ODOMETER,THE TACHOMETER ALL STOPPED WORKING.THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON,THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON,AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT AT LEAST A SPEEDOMETER AND I HOPE THE BRAKES DO NOT FAIL. THIS ALL OCC...

Oct 1, 2011 Electrical System 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SPEEDOMETER ,THE ODOMETER,THE TACHOMETER ALL STOPPED WORKING.THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON,THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON,AND THE O/D OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT AT LEAST A SPEEDOMETER AND I HOPE THE BRAKES DO NOT FAIL. THIS ALL OCC...

Sep 30, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

I TURNED IN MY FORD WINDSTAR ON TO THE JOHN WEST FORD DILER , THE ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON 3 DAYS BEFORE TO BROUGHT IT FOR BEEN DIAGNOSED. 2 DAYS AFTER THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $ 2400.00 DOLLARS. THAT REALLY SURPRISE ME AND I ANSWER NO THANKS DO NOT FIX MY CAR. THEY PUT MY VAN TOGETHER...

Sep 30, 2011 Electrical System

I TURNED IN MY FORD WINDSTAR ON TO THE JOHN WEST FORD DILER , THE ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON 3 DAYS BEFORE TO BROUGHT IT FOR BEEN DIAGNOSED. 2 DAYS AFTER THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $ 2400.00 DOLLARS. THAT REALLY SURPRISE ME AND I ANSWER NO THANKS DO NOT FIX MY CAR. THEY PUT MY VAN TOGETHER...

Sep 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TURNED IN MY FORD WINDSTAR ON TO THE JOHN WEST FORD DILER , THE ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON 3 DAYS BEFORE TO BROUGHT IT FOR BEEN DIAGNOSED. 2 DAYS AFTER THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $ 2400.00 DOLLARS. THAT REALLY SURPRISE ME AND I ANSWER NO THANKS DO NOT FIX MY CAR. THEY PUT MY VAN TOGETHER...

Sep 30, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control

I TURNED IN MY FORD WINDSTAR ON TO THE JOHN WEST FORD DILER , THE ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON 3 DAYS BEFORE TO BROUGHT IT FOR BEEN DIAGNOSED. 2 DAYS AFTER THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $ 2400.00 DOLLARS. THAT REALLY SURPRISE ME AND I ANSWER NO THANKS DO NOT FIX MY CAR. THEY PUT MY VAN TOGETHER...

Sep 30, 2011 Electrical System

I TURNED IN MY FORD WINDSTAR ON TO THE JOHN WEST FORD DILER , THE ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON 3 DAYS BEFORE TO BROUGHT IT FOR BEEN DIAGNOSED. 2 DAYS AFTER THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $ 2400.00 DOLLARS. THAT REALLY SURPRISE ME AND I ANSWER NO THANKS DO NOT FIX MY CAR. THEY PUT MY VAN TOGETHER...

Sep 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TURNED IN MY FORD WINDSTAR ON TO THE JOHN WEST FORD DILER , THE ABS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON 3 DAYS BEFORE TO BROUGHT IT FOR BEEN DIAGNOSED. 2 DAYS AFTER THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $ 2400.00 DOLLARS. THAT REALLY SURPRISE ME AND I ANSWER NO THANKS DO NOT FIX MY CAR. THEY PUT MY VAN TOGETHER...

Sep 29, 2011 Electrical System 79,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON INTERMITTANTLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT SEEMS THAT THE ABS ECU MODULE IS THE PROBLEM AS MULTIPLE ABS CODES WERE READ. NOW, TWO MONTHS LATER MY CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. IF YOU DO THE RESEARCH ONLINE AS WELL AS IN YOUR COMPLAINT SECTION FOR 2001 WINS...

Sep 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON INTERMITTANTLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT SEEMS THAT THE ABS ECU MODULE IS THE PROBLEM AS MULTIPLE ABS CODES WERE READ. NOW, TWO MONTHS LATER MY CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. IF YOU DO THE RESEARCH ONLINE AS WELL AS IN YOUR COMPLAINT SECTION FOR 2001 WINS...

Sep 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 79,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON INTERMITTANTLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT SEEMS THAT THE ABS ECU MODULE IS THE PROBLEM AS MULTIPLE ABS CODES WERE READ. NOW, TWO MONTHS LATER MY CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. IF YOU DO THE RESEARCH ONLINE AS WELL AS IN YOUR COMPLAINT SECTION FOR 2001 WINS...

Sep 29, 2011 Electrical System 79,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON INTERMITTANTLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT SEEMS THAT THE ABS ECU MODULE IS THE PROBLEM AS MULTIPLE ABS CODES WERE READ. NOW, TWO MONTHS LATER MY CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. IF YOU DO THE RESEARCH ONLINE AS WELL AS IN YOUR COMPLAINT SECTION FOR 2001 WINS...

Sep 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON INTERMITTANTLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT SEEMS THAT THE ABS ECU MODULE IS THE PROBLEM AS MULTIPLE ABS CODES WERE READ. NOW, TWO MONTHS LATER MY CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. IF YOU DO THE RESEARCH ONLINE AS WELL AS IN YOUR COMPLAINT SECTION FOR 2001 WINS...

Sep 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 79,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT BEGAN COMING ON INTERMITTANTLY A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IT SEEMS THAT THE ABS ECU MODULE IS THE PROBLEM AS MULTIPLE ABS CODES WERE READ. NOW, TWO MONTHS LATER MY CRUISE CONTROL NO LONGER WORKS. IF YOU DO THE RESEARCH ONLINE AS WELL AS IN YOUR COMPLAINT SECTION FOR 2001 WINS...

Sep 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE FOR HOURS AT A TIME AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO A SENSOR, BUT HE WAS NOT SURE. THE ...

Sep 28, 2011 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE FOR HOURS AT A TIME AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO A SENSOR, BUT HE WAS NOT SURE. THE ...

Sep 27, 2011 Structure

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL FOR SUB FRAME RUSTING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REINFORCED THE BRACKET. HOWEVER, THEY CLAIMED THE BRACKET THAT RUSTED HOLDING THE SWAY BAR WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWAY IN THE WIND. *JB

Sep 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE DASH WARNING LIGHTS ARE LIT INDICATING FAILURE OF THE ECM THAT CONTROLS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. MULTIPLE REQUESTS FOR FORD TO INVESTIGATE AND REPAIR RESULTED IN NO ASSIGNABLE CAUSES. ADDITIONALLY, CRUISE CONTROL AND OVERDRIVE FUNCTIONS HAVE ALSO NOW QUIT. *TT

Sep 27, 2011 Structure

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL FOR SUB FRAME RUSTING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REINFORCED THE BRACKET. HOWEVER, THEY CLAIMED THE BRACKET THAT RUSTED HOLDING THE SWAY BAR WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWAY IN THE WIND. *JB

Sep 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE DASH WARNING LIGHTS ARE LIT INDICATING FAILURE OF THE ECM THAT CONTROLS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. MULTIPLE REQUESTS FOR FORD TO INVESTIGATE AND REPAIR RESULTED IN NO ASSIGNABLE CAUSES. ADDITIONALLY, CRUISE CONTROL AND OVERDRIVE FUNCTIONS HAVE ALSO NOW QUIT. *TT

Sep 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 176,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON CONSTANTLY, SPEEDOMETER HAND CONSTANTLY JUMPS. SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE THEY ARE AIR IN THE BRAKES, SOMETIMES NO POWER AT ALL TO THE VAN. WHEN GOING UP HILL VAN LOOSE ALL PRESSURE WHEN AIR IS ON. CHECK AND MADE SURE ALL HOSES WAS CONNECT PROPERLY AND STILL DOING IT. I JUST CAN'T AF...

Sep 21, 2011 Electrical System 176,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON CONSTANTLY, SPEEDOMETER HAND CONSTANTLY JUMPS. SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE THEY ARE AIR IN THE BRAKES, SOMETIMES NO POWER AT ALL TO THE VAN. WHEN GOING UP HILL VAN LOOSE ALL PRESSURE WHEN AIR IS ON. CHECK AND MADE SURE ALL HOSES WAS CONNECT PROPERLY AND STILL DOING IT. I JUST CAN'T AF...

Sep 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 176,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON CONSTANTLY, SPEEDOMETER HAND CONSTANTLY JUMPS. SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE THEY ARE AIR IN THE BRAKES, SOMETIMES NO POWER AT ALL TO THE VAN. WHEN GOING UP HILL VAN LOOSE ALL PRESSURE WHEN AIR IS ON. CHECK AND MADE SURE ALL HOSES WAS CONNECT PROPERLY AND STILL DOING IT. I JUST CAN'T AF...

Sep 21, 2011 Electrical System 176,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STAYS ON CONSTANTLY, SPEEDOMETER HAND CONSTANTLY JUMPS. SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE THEY ARE AIR IN THE BRAKES, SOMETIMES NO POWER AT ALL TO THE VAN. WHEN GOING UP HILL VAN LOOSE ALL PRESSURE WHEN AIR IS ON. CHECK AND MADE SURE ALL HOSES WAS CONNECT PROPERLY AND STILL DOING IT. I JUST CAN'T AF...

Sep 8, 2011 Structure

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE FRONT END *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TWO RECALLS WERE ISSUED AND FOR THE PAST YEAR, HE HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING HIS VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL DEALERS, THEY WERE NOT PERFORMING ANY RECALLS. *JB

Sep 8, 2011 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE FRONT END *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TWO RECALLS WERE ISSUED AND FOR THE PAST YEAR, HE HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING HIS VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL DEALERS, THEY WERE NOT PERFORMING ANY RECALLS. *JB

Sep 8, 2011 Steering 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING A SHARP TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 145,000.

Sep 8, 2011 Suspension 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Sep 8, 2011 Steering 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Sep 8, 2011 Structure

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE FRONT END *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TWO RECALLS WERE ISSUED AND FOR THE PAST YEAR, HE HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING HIS VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL DEALERS, THEY WERE NOT PERFORMING ANY RECALLS. *JB

Sep 8, 2011 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE FRONT END *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED TWO RECALLS WERE ISSUED AND FOR THE PAST YEAR, HE HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING HIS VEHICLE INSPECTED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY SEVERAL DEALERS, THEY WERE NOT PERFORMING ANY RECALLS. *JB

Sep 8, 2011 Steering 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING A SHARP TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 145,000.

Sep 8, 2011 Suspension 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Sep 8, 2011 Steering 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) AND THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE ...

Sep 7, 2011 Air Bags 119,180 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA WHEN I HEARD LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUN. WHEN I PULLED OVER, LOOKED AT MY WINDOWS ETC. THEY WERE ALL INTACT. I THEN NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG ON SIDE OF PASSENGER SEAT HAD GONE OFF, AND BLEW THAT AREA OF THE PASSENGER SEAT OUT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST FORD DEA...

Sep 7, 2011 Air Bags 119,180 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA WHEN I HEARD LOUD NOISE LIKE A GUN. WHEN I PULLED OVER, LOOKED AT MY WINDOWS ETC. THEY WERE ALL INTACT. I THEN NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG ON SIDE OF PASSENGER SEAT HAD GONE OFF, AND BLEW THAT AREA OF THE PASSENGER SEAT OUT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST FORD DEA...

Sep 5, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP AND STAY LIT. THEY WILL ONLY GO OFF AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THESE: PERFORM Q TEST ABS SYSTEM FOUND MULTIPLE DTC'S CMDTC C1185 ABS PWR RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE, C1194 LF OUTL...

Sep 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP AND STAY LIT. THEY WILL ONLY GO OFF AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THESE: PERFORM Q TEST ABS SYSTEM FOUND MULTIPLE DTC'S CMDTC C1185 ABS PWR RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE, C1194 LF OUTL...

Sep 5, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP AND STAY LIT. THEY WILL ONLY GO OFF AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THESE: PERFORM Q TEST ABS SYSTEM FOUND MULTIPLE DTC'S CMDTC C1185 ABS PWR RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE, C1194 LF OUTL...

Sep 5, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP AND STAY LIT. THEY WILL ONLY GO OFF AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THESE: PERFORM Q TEST ABS SYSTEM FOUND MULTIPLE DTC'S CMDTC C1185 ABS PWR RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE, C1194 LF OUTL...

Sep 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP AND STAY LIT. THEY WILL ONLY GO OFF AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THESE: PERFORM Q TEST ABS SYSTEM FOUND MULTIPLE DTC'S CMDTC C1185 ABS PWR RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE, C1194 LF OUTL...

Sep 5, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP AND STAY LIT. THEY WILL ONLY GO OFF AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED OFF. IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THESE: PERFORM Q TEST ABS SYSTEM FOUND MULTIPLE DTC'S CMDTC C1185 ABS PWR RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FAILURE, C1194 LF OUTL...

Sep 3, 2011 Structure

ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION FOUND RUST AT MOUNT ON RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME,,PASSENGER REAR ROCKER PANEL HAS RUST HOLE. ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON,EVEN AFTER THEY BEEN FIXED. *TR

Sep 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION FOUND RUST AT MOUNT ON RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME,,PASSENGER REAR ROCKER PANEL HAS RUST HOLE. ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON,EVEN AFTER THEY BEEN FIXED. *TR

Sep 3, 2011 Electrical System 90,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILLCOME ON AFTER JUST A FEW MINUTES I START DRIVING, IS THIS A FIRE HAZARD? PLEASE HELP. *TR

Sep 3, 2011 Structure

ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION FOUND RUST AT MOUNT ON RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME,,PASSENGER REAR ROCKER PANEL HAS RUST HOLE. ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON,EVEN AFTER THEY BEEN FIXED. *TR

Sep 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION FOUND RUST AT MOUNT ON RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME,,PASSENGER REAR ROCKER PANEL HAS RUST HOLE. ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON,EVEN AFTER THEY BEEN FIXED. *TR

Sep 3, 2011 Electrical System 90,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILLCOME ON AFTER JUST A FEW MINUTES I START DRIVING, IS THIS A FIRE HAZARD? PLEASE HELP. *TR

Aug 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AT ANY TIME. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE DEALER DID NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIRS EITHER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FA...

Aug 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DOES NOT SEEM TO AFFECT THE USE OF THE BRAKES, BUT IF THERE IS A FAILURE HOW WILL I KNOW IF IT IS TRUE OR FALSE? THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS OF FORD PRODU...

Aug 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AT ANY TIME. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE DEALER DID NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIRS EITHER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FA...

Aug 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS COME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DOES NOT SEEM TO AFFECT THE USE OF THE BRAKES, BUT IF THERE IS A FAILURE HOW WILL I KNOW IF IT IS TRUE OR FALSE? THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS OF FORD PRODU...

Aug 26, 2011 Electrical System 120,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTEMITTENTLY. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. *TT

Aug 26, 2011 Electrical System 120,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTEMITTENTLY. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. *TT

Aug 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

WE TOOK A 300 MILE TRIP TO CHICAGO IN OUR WINDSTAR THAT WE JUST PURCHASED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS PREVIOUSLY. WHILE WE WERE OUT OF TOWN, THE VAN STARTED ACTING UP. WHEN WE WOULD TAKE OFF FROM A STOP, THE VAN WOULD JERK AND BOUNCE LIKE MAYBE THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED. WE STOPPED DRIVING IT WHILE WE WERE UP...

Aug 21, 2011 Power Train 62,000 mi

WE TOOK A 300 MILE TRIP TO CHICAGO IN OUR WINDSTAR THAT WE JUST PURCHASED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS PREVIOUSLY. WHILE WE WERE OUT OF TOWN, THE VAN STARTED ACTING UP. WHEN WE WOULD TAKE OFF FROM A STOP, THE VAN WOULD JERK AND BOUNCE LIKE MAYBE THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED. WE STOPPED DRIVING IT WHILE WE WERE UP...

Aug 21, 2011 Suspension 88,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER SIDE) SWAY BAR MOUNTING BRACKET SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, AT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET, LESS THAN 30 DAYS AFTER RECALL ( NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000) WAS PERFORMED. THIS HAS RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND IT WILL NOT PASS NEW YORK STATE ...

Aug 21, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

WE TOOK A 300 MILE TRIP TO CHICAGO IN OUR WINDSTAR THAT WE JUST PURCHASED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS PREVIOUSLY. WHILE WE WERE OUT OF TOWN, THE VAN STARTED ACTING UP. WHEN WE WOULD TAKE OFF FROM A STOP, THE VAN WOULD JERK AND BOUNCE LIKE MAYBE THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED. WE STOPPED DRIVING IT WHILE WE WERE UP...

Aug 21, 2011 Power Train 62,000 mi

WE TOOK A 300 MILE TRIP TO CHICAGO IN OUR WINDSTAR THAT WE JUST PURCHASED LESS THAN 2 MONTHS PREVIOUSLY. WHILE WE WERE OUT OF TOWN, THE VAN STARTED ACTING UP. WHEN WE WOULD TAKE OFF FROM A STOP, THE VAN WOULD JERK AND BOUNCE LIKE MAYBE THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED. WE STOPPED DRIVING IT WHILE WE WERE UP...

Aug 21, 2011 Suspension 88,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER SIDE) SWAY BAR MOUNTING BRACKET SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, AT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR ATTACHING BRACKET, LESS THAN 30 DAYS AFTER RECALL ( NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000) WAS PERFORMED. THIS HAS RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND IT WILL NOT PASS NEW YORK STATE ...

Aug 18, 2011 Power Train 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE REPEATEDLY REPLACED AND THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ADDRESSING THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTU...

Aug 18, 2011 Electrical System 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE REPEATEDLY REPLACED AND THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ADDRESSING THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTU...

Aug 18, 2011 Power Train 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE REPEATEDLY REPLACED AND THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ADDRESSING THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTU...

Aug 18, 2011 Electrical System 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE REPEATEDLY REPLACED AND THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ADDRESSING THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTU...

Aug 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Air 105,000 mi

CONSTANTLY BEING TROUBLED BY THE BRAKE/ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD. UPON GOING TO AUTO ZONE AND CHECKING WHAT KIND OF CODE COMES UP FOR THE PROBLEM, I RECEIVED 20+ CODES RELATING TO BRAKES/ABS PROBLEMS. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED IT WAS VERY POPULAR AMONGST FORD WINDSTARS FROM 1999-2003....

Aug 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 105,000 mi

CONSTANTLY BEING TROUBLED BY THE BRAKE/ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD. UPON GOING TO AUTO ZONE AND CHECKING WHAT KIND OF CODE COMES UP FOR THE PROBLEM, I RECEIVED 20+ CODES RELATING TO BRAKES/ABS PROBLEMS. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED IT WAS VERY POPULAR AMONGST FORD WINDSTARS FROM 1999-2003....

Aug 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Air 105,000 mi

CONSTANTLY BEING TROUBLED BY THE BRAKE/ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD. UPON GOING TO AUTO ZONE AND CHECKING WHAT KIND OF CODE COMES UP FOR THE PROBLEM, I RECEIVED 20+ CODES RELATING TO BRAKES/ABS PROBLEMS. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED IT WAS VERY POPULAR AMONGST FORD WINDSTARS FROM 1999-2003....

Aug 12, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 105,000 mi

CONSTANTLY BEING TROUBLED BY THE BRAKE/ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD. UPON GOING TO AUTO ZONE AND CHECKING WHAT KIND OF CODE COMES UP FOR THE PROBLEM, I RECEIVED 20+ CODES RELATING TO BRAKES/ABS PROBLEMS. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED IT WAS VERY POPULAR AMONGST FORD WINDSTARS FROM 1999-2003....

Aug 10, 2011 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DI...

Aug 10, 2011 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DI...

Aug 8, 2011 Suspension 65,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL INTO A DEALERSHIP UPON RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY IN MARCH OF 2011. OUR VEHICLE PASSED THIS INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OUR VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS RECALL NOTICE THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL RELATING TO STRUCTURE: F...

Aug 8, 2011 Suspension 65,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL INTO A DEALERSHIP UPON RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY IN MARCH OF 2011. OUR VEHICLE PASSED THIS INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OUR VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS RECALL NOTICE THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL RELATING TO STRUCTURE: F...

Aug 8, 2011 Suspension 65,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL INTO A DEALERSHIP UPON RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY IN MARCH OF 2011. OUR VEHICLE PASSED THIS INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OUR VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS RECALL NOTICE THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL RELATING TO STRUCTURE: F...

Aug 8, 2011 Suspension 65,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2001 WINDSTAR SEL INTO A DEALERSHIP UPON RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY IN MARCH OF 2011. OUR VEHICLE PASSED THIS INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OUR VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS RECALL NOTICE THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL RELATING TO STRUCTURE: F...

Aug 7, 2011 Electrical System 97,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND WE HAD RECALL 09S09 DONE. NOW WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE # 10 FUSE BLOWING. WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO NO A/C, NO SPEEDOMETER OR ODOMETER AND O/D LIGHT FLASHING. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALL THE TIME. I AM AFRAID MY VAN IS GOI...

Aug 7, 2011 Electrical System 97,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND WE HAD RECALL 09S09 DONE. NOW WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE # 10 FUSE BLOWING. WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO NO A/C, NO SPEEDOMETER OR ODOMETER AND O/D LIGHT FLASHING. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON ALL THE TIME. I AM AFRAID MY VAN IS GOI...

Aug 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO UNCONTROLLABLE FLAMES, WHICH MOVED INTENSELY IN THE DIRECTION OF A NEARBY RESIDENCE AND BURNED THE FRONT STRUCTURE OF THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE EXCESSIVE F...

Aug 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE ENGULFED INTO UNCONTROLLABLE FLAMES, WHICH MOVED INTENSELY IN THE DIRECTION OF A NEARBY RESIDENCE AND BURNED THE FRONT STRUCTURE OF THE HOUSE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE EXCESSIVE F...

Jul 27, 2011 Electrical System 95,000 mi

ABS MODULE MALFUNTIOS. ABS WARNING LIGHTS. BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS. WAS TOLD BY FORD DEALER THAT UNIT OVERHEATS - COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

ABS MODULE MALFUNTIOS. ABS WARNING LIGHTS. BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS. WAS TOLD BY FORD DEALER THAT UNIT OVERHEATS - COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 27, 2011 Structure 93,688 mi

TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR NEW TIRES BECAUSE ONE WAS GOING BALD FAST AND THEY FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SUB FRAME MOUNT WAS RUSTED AWAY. *TR

Jul 27, 2011 Electrical System 95,000 mi

ABS MODULE MALFUNTIOS. ABS WARNING LIGHTS. BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS. WAS TOLD BY FORD DEALER THAT UNIT OVERHEATS - COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

ABS MODULE MALFUNTIOS. ABS WARNING LIGHTS. BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS. WAS TOLD BY FORD DEALER THAT UNIT OVERHEATS - COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 27, 2011 Structure 93,688 mi

TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR NEW TIRES BECAUSE ONE WAS GOING BALD FAST AND THEY FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SUB FRAME MOUNT WAS RUSTED AWAY. *TR

Jul 26, 2011 Structure 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE...

Jul 26, 2011 Structure 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE...

Jul 25, 2011 Structure 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER WHO STATED THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED...

Jul 25, 2011 Structure 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER WHO STATED THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED...

Jul 18, 2011 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED A READING OF ZERO AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THA...

Jul 18, 2011 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED A READING OF ZERO AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THA...

Jul 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 140,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SOME SAFETY RECALLS DONE. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SMOKE STARTED BOILING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD SO I PULLED OVER AND BY THE TIME I GOT STOPPED AND GOT THE KIDS OUT SAFELY IT QUIT SMOKING. I RAISED THE HOOD AND COULD SEE SOME BU...

Jul 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 140,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SOME SAFETY RECALLS DONE. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SMOKE STARTED BOILING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD SO I PULLED OVER AND BY THE TIME I GOT STOPPED AND GOT THE KIDS OUT SAFELY IT QUIT SMOKING. I RAISED THE HOOD AND COULD SEE SOME BU...

Jul 9, 2011 Power Train Fire 140,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SOME SAFETY RECALLS DONE. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SMOKE STARTED BOILING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD SO I PULLED OVER AND BY THE TIME I GOT STOPPED AND GOT THE KIDS OUT SAFELY IT QUIT SMOKING. I RAISED THE HOOD AND COULD SEE SOME BU...

Jul 9, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 140,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SOME SAFETY RECALLS DONE. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SMOKE STARTED BOILING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD SO I PULLED OVER AND BY THE TIME I GOT STOPPED AND GOT THE KIDS OUT SAFELY IT QUIT SMOKING. I RAISED THE HOOD AND COULD SEE SOME BU...

Jul 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 140,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SOME SAFETY RECALLS DONE. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SMOKE STARTED BOILING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD SO I PULLED OVER AND BY THE TIME I GOT STOPPED AND GOT THE KIDS OUT SAFELY IT QUIT SMOKING. I RAISED THE HOOD AND COULD SEE SOME BU...

Jul 9, 2011 Power Train Fire 140,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SOME SAFETY RECALLS DONE. A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND SMOKE STARTED BOILING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD SO I PULLED OVER AND BY THE TIME I GOT STOPPED AND GOT THE KIDS OUT SAFELY IT QUIT SMOKING. I RAISED THE HOOD AND COULD SEE SOME BU...

Jun 25, 2011 Electrical System 100 mi

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Jun 25, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 100 mi

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Jun 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Jun 25, 2011 Visibility 100 mi

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Jun 25, 2011 Electrical System 100 mi

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Jun 25, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 100 mi

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Jun 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 100 mi

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Jun 25, 2011 Visibility 100 mi

REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING WIPER MOTOR, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP FUSES, ALTERNATOR, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY, REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND LIGHT SOCKETS AND BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, REPEATED FAILURE AND REPLACEMENT...

Jun 24, 2011 Power Train 51,686 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOS...

Jun 24, 2011 Power Train 51,686 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOS...

Jun 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 115,110 mi

SUBFRAME BROKE 8/2010 AND REPLACED. RUSTED BADLY 12/2011 FORD DEALER FIXED , ALSO CHECKED REAL AXEL AND FIXED,RECALL #11S16 FOR THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH LEAKING, BRAKE LIGHT NOW COMING ON SPEEDOMETER NOT REGISTERING ODOMETER NOT REGISTERING ,ABS LIGHT ON, INFORMATION CENTER SAYS TRANS...

Jun 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,110 mi

SUBFRAME BROKE 8/2010 AND REPLACED. RUSTED BADLY 12/2011 FORD DEALER FIXED , ALSO CHECKED REAL AXEL AND FIXED,RECALL #11S16 FOR THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH LEAKING, BRAKE LIGHT NOW COMING ON SPEEDOMETER NOT REGISTERING ODOMETER NOT REGISTERING ,ABS LIGHT ON, INFORMATION CENTER SAYS TRANS...

Jun 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 115,110 mi

SUBFRAME BROKE 8/2010 AND REPLACED. RUSTED BADLY 12/2011 FORD DEALER FIXED , ALSO CHECKED REAL AXEL AND FIXED,RECALL #11S16 FOR THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH LEAKING, BRAKE LIGHT NOW COMING ON SPEEDOMETER NOT REGISTERING ODOMETER NOT REGISTERING ,ABS LIGHT ON, INFORMATION CENTER SAYS TRANS...

Jun 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,110 mi

SUBFRAME BROKE 8/2010 AND REPLACED. RUSTED BADLY 12/2011 FORD DEALER FIXED , ALSO CHECKED REAL AXEL AND FIXED,RECALL #11S16 FOR THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH LEAKING, BRAKE LIGHT NOW COMING ON SPEEDOMETER NOT REGISTERING ODOMETER NOT REGISTERING ,ABS LIGHT ON, INFORMATION CENTER SAYS TRANS...

Jun 20, 2011 Structure 158,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING THE REPAIRS FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (COMPONENT: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) THE VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING, IT DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER WHEN PRESSING THE GAS AND IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NO...

Jun 20, 2011 Structure 158,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING THE REPAIRS FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (COMPONENT: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS) THE VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING, IT DID NOT HAVE ANY POWER WHEN PRESSING THE GAS AND IT WAS MAKING A LOUD NO...

Jun 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,000 mi

TOOK 2001 WINDSTAR INTO DEALER FOR RECALL ON REAR AXLE JAN. 2011 WAS CALLED TO PICK UP VEHICLE ON APRIL 29TH. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE BRAKE, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT WERE LIGHTING UP THE DASHBOARD , THESE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON WHEN VAN WAS TAKEN IN. WALKED BACK INTO THE DEALER AND TOL...

Jun 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 161,000 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY MINIVAN IT WAS AN AFTERNOON. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE MINIVAN IT WAS LIKE FORCING IT SELF THEN I WOULD CHANGE THE SPEED AND IT WOULD SOUND DIFFERENT BUT IT FELT LIKE IT WAS HEAVY, I WOULD CHANGE IT TO N AND IT STILL MAKE THIS SOUND LIKE IF I WAS DRIVING ON A WET H...

Jun 18, 2011 Unknown Or Other 161,000 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY MINIVAN IT WAS AN AFTERNOON. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE MINIVAN IT WAS LIKE FORCING IT SELF THEN I WOULD CHANGE THE SPEED AND IT WOULD SOUND DIFFERENT BUT IT FELT LIKE IT WAS HEAVY, I WOULD CHANGE IT TO N AND IT STILL MAKE THIS SOUND LIKE IF I WAS DRIVING ON A WET H...

Jun 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 161,000 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY MINIVAN IT WAS AN AFTERNOON. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE MINIVAN IT WAS LIKE FORCING IT SELF THEN I WOULD CHANGE THE SPEED AND IT WOULD SOUND DIFFERENT BUT IT FELT LIKE IT WAS HEAVY, I WOULD CHANGE IT TO N AND IT STILL MAKE THIS SOUND LIKE IF I WAS DRIVING ON A WET H...

Jun 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,000 mi

TOOK 2001 WINDSTAR INTO DEALER FOR RECALL ON REAR AXLE JAN. 2011 WAS CALLED TO PICK UP VEHICLE ON APRIL 29TH. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE BRAKE, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL OFF LIGHT WERE LIGHTING UP THE DASHBOARD , THESE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON WHEN VAN WAS TAKEN IN. WALKED BACK INTO THE DEALER AND TOL...

Jun 18, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 161,000 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY MINIVAN IT WAS AN AFTERNOON. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE MINIVAN IT WAS LIKE FORCING IT SELF THEN I WOULD CHANGE THE SPEED AND IT WOULD SOUND DIFFERENT BUT IT FELT LIKE IT WAS HEAVY, I WOULD CHANGE IT TO N AND IT STILL MAKE THIS SOUND LIKE IF I WAS DRIVING ON A WET H...

Jun 18, 2011 Unknown Or Other 161,000 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY MINIVAN IT WAS AN AFTERNOON. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE MINIVAN IT WAS LIKE FORCING IT SELF THEN I WOULD CHANGE THE SPEED AND IT WOULD SOUND DIFFERENT BUT IT FELT LIKE IT WAS HEAVY, I WOULD CHANGE IT TO N AND IT STILL MAKE THIS SOUND LIKE IF I WAS DRIVING ON A WET H...

Jun 18, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 161,000 mi

WHEN I STARTED MY MINIVAN IT WAS AN AFTERNOON. I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STARTED DRIVING THE MINIVAN IT WAS LIKE FORCING IT SELF THEN I WOULD CHANGE THE SPEED AND IT WOULD SOUND DIFFERENT BUT IT FELT LIKE IT WAS HEAVY, I WOULD CHANGE IT TO N AND IT STILL MAKE THIS SOUND LIKE IF I WAS DRIVING ON A WET H...

Jun 13, 2011 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE REAR AXLE LO...

Jun 13, 2011 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE REAR AXLE LO...

Jun 10, 2011 Structure 59,524 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETELY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND DRIFTED INTO THE OPPOSING LANE WITHOUT INTENT. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jun 10, 2011 Structure 59,524 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETELY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND DRIFTED INTO THE OPPOSING LANE WITHOUT INTENT. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED...

Jun 9, 2011 Structure 85,000 mi

I HEARD A POPPING SOUND 2 TIMES AM I SAFE IN MY VEHICLE, I DID BUY IT USED. I LOOKED AT THE SIDE OF THE DOOR PANEL AND IT WAS MADE IN CANADA, DO I HAVE SOMETHING TO FEAR??? *TR

Jun 9, 2011 Structure 85,000 mi

I HEARD A POPPING SOUND 2 TIMES AM I SAFE IN MY VEHICLE, I DID BUY IT USED. I LOOKED AT THE SIDE OF THE DOOR PANEL AND IT WAS MADE IN CANADA, DO I HAVE SOMETHING TO FEAR??? *TR

Jun 8, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

THE FRONT SUBFRAME SUSPENSION MOUNT FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THUS I LOSS STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 8, 2011 Structure 60,000 mi

THE FRONT SUBFRAME SUSPENSION MOUNT FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THUS I LOSS STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,655 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE LATELY. CAR WOULD NOT START, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON, I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN EVERY WEEK, SEAT MOTOR STOP WORKING AND NOW THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. WE WERE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WITH OUR 3 KIDS AND I WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES JUST TO FIND...

Jun 5, 2011 Seats 125,655 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE LATELY. CAR WOULD NOT START, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON, I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN EVERY WEEK, SEAT MOTOR STOP WORKING AND NOW THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. WE WERE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WITH OUR 3 KIDS AND I WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES JUST TO FIND...

Jun 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,655 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE LATELY. CAR WOULD NOT START, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON, I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN EVERY WEEK, SEAT MOTOR STOP WORKING AND NOW THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. WE WERE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WITH OUR 3 KIDS AND I WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES JUST TO FIND...

Jun 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,655 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE LATELY. CAR WOULD NOT START, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON, I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN EVERY WEEK, SEAT MOTOR STOP WORKING AND NOW THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. WE WERE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WITH OUR 3 KIDS AND I WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES JUST TO FIND...

Jun 5, 2011 Seats 125,655 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE LATELY. CAR WOULD NOT START, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON, I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN EVERY WEEK, SEAT MOTOR STOP WORKING AND NOW THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. WE WERE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WITH OUR 3 KIDS AND I WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES JUST TO FIND...

Jun 5, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,655 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE LATELY. CAR WOULD NOT START, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, OIL LIGHT STAYS ON, I HAVE TO PUT OIL IN EVERY WEEK, SEAT MOTOR STOP WORKING AND NOW THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. WE WERE DRIVING OUT OF TOWN WITH OUR 3 KIDS AND I WENT TO PRESS THE BRAKES JUST TO FIND...

Jun 3, 2011 Structure 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER ROAD BUMPS AND POT HOLES, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE CRADLE TO THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTE...

Jun 3, 2011 Structure 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER ROAD BUMPS AND POT HOLES, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE CRADLE TO THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTE...

Jun 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING AND IT STAYS ON UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF FOR SOME TIME. *TR

Jun 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING AND IT STAYS ON UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF FOR SOME TIME. *TR

May 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE EMISSIONS, ABS AND REAR BRAKES WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR WHENEVER THE ENGI...

May 31, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE EMISSIONS, ABS AND REAR BRAKES WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR WHENEVER THE ENGI...

May 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ARE ON FREQUENTLY . . . I NOTICE THIS DURING AND AFTER RAIN OR WHEN CONDITIONS ARE WET OUTSIDE . . . ALSO AFTER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THEY SEEM TO COME ON. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I NEEDED ...

May 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE EMISSIONS, ABS AND REAR BRAKES WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR WHENEVER THE ENGI...

May 31, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE EMISSIONS, ABS AND REAR BRAKES WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR WHENEVER THE ENGI...

May 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ARE ON FREQUENTLY . . . I NOTICE THIS DURING AND AFTER RAIN OR WHEN CONDITIONS ARE WET OUTSIDE . . . ALSO AFTER I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THEY SEEM TO COME ON. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR AT LEAST A YEAR AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I NEEDED ...

May 27, 2011 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REINSPECTED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT RUST WAS ST...

May 27, 2011 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS: UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REINSPECTED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS AND SHE WAS INFORMED THAT RUST WAS ST...

May 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 130,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR: ABS, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CRUISE CONTROL ALL SUDDENLY FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EACH SYSTEM WORKS PROPERLY AT 55MPH AND LOWER, UNTIL DRIVING ON SLICK OR ROUGH PAVEMENT; AT 60MPH OR OVER, ALL 3 SYSTEMS ARE UNUSABLE EVEN ON DRY AND SMOOTH PAVEMENT. TO HAVE SPE...

May 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 130,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR: ABS, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, AND CRUISE CONTROL ALL SUDDENLY FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. EACH SYSTEM WORKS PROPERLY AT 55MPH AND LOWER, UNTIL DRIVING ON SLICK OR ROUGH PAVEMENT; AT 60MPH OR OVER, ALL 3 SYSTEMS ARE UNUSABLE EVEN ON DRY AND SMOOTH PAVEMENT. TO HAVE SPE...

May 23, 2011 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, HE NOTICED RUST ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE FRAME. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WOULD EVENTUALLY ROT AND THE ENGINE COULD FALL OUT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND MEC...

May 23, 2011 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, HE NOTICED RUST ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE FRAME. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WOULD EVENTUALLY ROT AND THE ENGINE COULD FALL OUT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND MEC...

May 22, 2011 Structure 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME THE OTHER DAY I TURNED THE CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD "POP", LOST ALL STEERING AND COULD NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER CAME AND LIFTER THE VAN UP AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH HE TOLD ME THE NEWS WAS NOT GOOD. HE SHOWED ME WHERE THE FRAME HA...

May 22, 2011 Structure 116,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING HOME THE OTHER DAY I TURNED THE CORNER AND HEARD A LOUD "POP", LOST ALL STEERING AND COULD NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER CAME AND LIFTER THE VAN UP AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH HE TOLD ME THE NEWS WAS NOT GOOD. HE SHOWED ME WHERE THE FRAME HA...

May 20, 2011 Structure

BROKEN SUBFRAME ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

May 20, 2011 Structure

BROKEN SUBFRAME ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

May 18, 2011 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING DOORS ON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE FAILURE WAS A ELECTRICAL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

May 18, 2011 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE SLIDING DOORS ON THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE FAILURE WAS A ELECTRICAL. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

May 17, 2011 Structure 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL POP NOISE AND IMMEDIATELY, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, ESPECIALLY WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE...

May 17, 2011 Structure 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL POP NOISE AND IMMEDIATELY, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, ESPECIALLY WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE...

May 15, 2011 Parking Brake

JUST BOUGHT 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND IN COUPLE DAYS THE ABS LIGHT AND BREAK LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO SHOP COME UP WITH CODE: C1185. LIGHTS WILL GOES OFF WHEN TURN IGNITION OFF AND RESTART. BUT AFTER DRIVING FOR A BIT LIGHTS COME BACK ON. DON'T KNOW WHAT'S REALLY HAPPEN. *TR

May 15, 2011 Parking Brake

JUST BOUGHT 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND IN COUPLE DAYS THE ABS LIGHT AND BREAK LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO SHOP COME UP WITH CODE: C1185. LIGHTS WILL GOES OFF WHEN TURN IGNITION OFF AND RESTART. BUT AFTER DRIVING FOR A BIT LIGHTS COME BACK ON. DON'T KNOW WHAT'S REALLY HAPPEN. *TR

May 14, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHTS BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON AND STAY ON AND THE ODOMETER HAS NO READING AND THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE DRIVES FINE. *TR

May 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AND THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. I REPORTED THIS EARLIER TODAY BUT NEED TO CHANGE THE CATEGORY. *TR

May 14, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

MY ABS LIGHTS BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON AND STAY ON AND THE ODOMETER HAS NO READING AND THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE DRIVES FINE. *TR

May 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AND THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. I REPORTED THIS EARLIER TODAY BUT NEED TO CHANGE THE CATEGORY. *TR

May 13, 2011 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE DEALER ADVISED THAT DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE FRAME, THE ROCKER PANELS WER...

May 13, 2011 Structure 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE DEALER ADVISED THAT DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE FRAME, THE ROCKER PANELS WER...

May 11, 2011 Structure 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN TO SHAKE BETWEEN 50 AND 55 MPH. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

May 11, 2011 Structure 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN TO SHAKE BETWEEN 50 AND 55 MPH. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED ...

May 10, 2011 Structure 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SAT IDLE ON THE DEALERS LOT FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE CONTACT WAS INF...

May 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SAT IDLE ON THE DEALERS LOT FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE CONTACT WAS INF...

May 10, 2011 Structure 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SAT IDLE ON THE DEALERS LOT FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE CONTACT WAS INF...

May 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SAT IDLE ON THE DEALERS LOT FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE CONTACT WAS INF...

May 7, 2011 Structure Crash 56,000 mi

THERE IS A RE-OCCURRING DOOR FAILURE AND EXTENSIVE RUST DAMAGE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED IN OCT 2006 WHEN THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR FAILED CAUSING THE VAN TO LOOSE CONTROL. FORD WILL NOT RELEASE THE RECORD OF REPAIR. MY VAN IS A MODIFIED WHEELCHAIR VAN AND WE ARE EXPERIENCING...

May 7, 2011 Structure Crash 56,000 mi

THERE IS A RE-OCCURRING DOOR FAILURE AND EXTENSIVE RUST DAMAGE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED IN OCT 2006 WHEN THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR FAILED CAUSING THE VAN TO LOOSE CONTROL. FORD WILL NOT RELEASE THE RECORD OF REPAIR. MY VAN IS A MODIFIED WHEELCHAIR VAN AND WE ARE EXPERIENCING...

May 1, 2011 Electrical System 63,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY WINDSTAR USED FROM A DEALERSHIP.I WAS SOOOO HAPPY TO FINALLY HAVE A SAFE AND BIG ENOUGH VEHICLE FOR MY FAMILY. AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD TO HAVE SOME WORK DONE WITCH ESTIMATED AT 1,000. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. AFTER PICKING MY VAN UP FROM MECHANIC, I WAS DRIVING H...

May 1, 2011 Electrical System 63,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY WINDSTAR USED FROM A DEALERSHIP.I WAS SOOOO HAPPY TO FINALLY HAVE A SAFE AND BIG ENOUGH VEHICLE FOR MY FAMILY. AFTER PURCHASING MY VAN I HAD TO HAVE SOME WORK DONE WITCH ESTIMATED AT 1,000. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. AFTER PICKING MY VAN UP FROM MECHANIC, I WAS DRIVING H...

Apr 29, 2011 Electrical System 87,000 mi

AUTOMOBILE LEAKING OIL AND SMOKING. ENGINE, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED UNTIL THEY WERE REMOVED BY THE DEALER I INFORMED HIM THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND TOLD HIM OF MY SAFTEY CONCERNS REGARDING THE SAME. *TR

Apr 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

AUTOMOBILE LEAKING OIL AND SMOKING. ENGINE, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED UNTIL THEY WERE REMOVED BY THE DEALER I INFORMED HIM THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND TOLD HIM OF MY SAFTEY CONCERNS REGARDING THE SAME. *TR

Apr 29, 2011 Electrical System 87,000 mi

AUTOMOBILE LEAKING OIL AND SMOKING. ENGINE, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED UNTIL THEY WERE REMOVED BY THE DEALER I INFORMED HIM THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND TOLD HIM OF MY SAFTEY CONCERNS REGARDING THE SAME. *TR

Apr 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

AUTOMOBILE LEAKING OIL AND SMOKING. ENGINE, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED UNTIL THEY WERE REMOVED BY THE DEALER I INFORMED HIM THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION AND TOLD HIM OF MY SAFTEY CONCERNS REGARDING THE SAME. *TR

Apr 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,000 mi

GOOD DAY. I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR PASSENGER VAN. ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER, THERE IS SOME KIND OF PRESSURE SWITCH. THIS SWITCH CONSTANTLY LEAKS BRAKE FLUID ONTO A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR BELOW IT. MY RESEARCH HAS FOUND THAT MANY WINDSTARS OF THIS ERA ALSO LEAK BRAKE FLUID FROM THIS S...

Apr 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,000 mi

GOOD DAY. I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR PASSENGER VAN. ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER, THERE IS SOME KIND OF PRESSURE SWITCH. THIS SWITCH CONSTANTLY LEAKS BRAKE FLUID ONTO A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR BELOW IT. MY RESEARCH HAS FOUND THAT MANY WINDSTARS OF THIS ERA ALSO LEAK BRAKE FLUID FROM THIS S...

Apr 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

THE BRAKE FLUID AT THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING ON THE WIRES UNDER IT. CAUSING THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE A FIRE, DUE TO THE FLUID BEING FLAMMABLE. NOW I HAVE A REPAIR TO PAY FOR THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN HAPPEN IN A CAR. I AM ALMOST 55 AND BEEN DRIVING 40 YEARS A...

Apr 25, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THE BRAKE FLUID AT THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING ON THE WIRES UNDER IT. CAUSING THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE A FIRE, DUE TO THE FLUID BEING FLAMMABLE. NOW I HAVE A REPAIR TO PAY FOR THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN HAPPEN IN A CAR. I AM ALMOST 55 AND BEEN DRIVING 40 YEARS A...

Apr 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

THE BRAKE FLUID AT THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING ON THE WIRES UNDER IT. CAUSING THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE A FIRE, DUE TO THE FLUID BEING FLAMMABLE. NOW I HAVE A REPAIR TO PAY FOR THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN HAPPEN IN A CAR. I AM ALMOST 55 AND BEEN DRIVING 40 YEARS A...

Apr 25, 2011 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THE BRAKE FLUID AT THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING ON THE WIRES UNDER IT. CAUSING THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT TO STAY ON. I AM AFRAID THIS WILL CAUSE A FIRE, DUE TO THE FLUID BEING FLAMMABLE. NOW I HAVE A REPAIR TO PAY FOR THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN HAPPEN IN A CAR. I AM ALMOST 55 AND BEEN DRIVING 40 YEARS A...

Apr 21, 2011 Structure 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS AND WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRON...

Apr 21, 2011 Visibility 190,000 mi

WHILE IDLING AT RED LIGHT THE REAR QUARTER PANEL WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EXPLODED. NOTHING STRUCK THE GLASS FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO TRIGGER THE EXPLOSION. GLASS FLEW INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE COVERING THE REAR SEAT WHERE MY CHILDREN ARE NORMALLY S...

Apr 21, 2011 Structure 167,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V030000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS AND WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRON...

Apr 21, 2011 Visibility 190,000 mi

WHILE IDLING AT RED LIGHT THE REAR QUARTER PANEL WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EXPLODED. NOTHING STRUCK THE GLASS FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO TRIGGER THE EXPLOSION. GLASS FLEW INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE COVERING THE REAR SEAT WHERE MY CHILDREN ARE NORMALLY S...

Apr 20, 2011 Parking Brake Fire 94,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE AND OVER DRIVE ,SPEEDOMETER , VAN CAUGHT A MINOR FIRE , HAD THE ABS MODULE CHANGED WHEN IT HAD WARRANTY STILL HAD PROBLEMS REPORTED IT TO FORD TWO YEARS AGO BEFORE THE RECALL FIXED AGAIN OUT OF POCKET. THIS TIME NEED TO TAKE ACTION. *TR

Apr 20, 2011 Electrical System Fire 94,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE AND OVER DRIVE ,SPEEDOMETER , VAN CAUGHT A MINOR FIRE , HAD THE ABS MODULE CHANGED WHEN IT HAD WARRANTY STILL HAD PROBLEMS REPORTED IT TO FORD TWO YEARS AGO BEFORE THE RECALL FIXED AGAIN OUT OF POCKET. THIS TIME NEED TO TAKE ACTION. *TR

Apr 20, 2011 Parking Brake Fire 94,000 mi

WENT TO DEALER GOT RECALL FIX AND THEY FOUND ABS TOTALLY FRIED THE SAID IT'S NOT COVER AND WILL RUN ABOUT 2,500 TO FIX WITH NO GUARANTEE DUE TO NOT HAVING WIRE HARNESS ANYMORE ... *TR

Apr 20, 2011 Parking Brake Fire 94,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE AND OVER DRIVE ,SPEEDOMETER , VAN CAUGHT A MINOR FIRE , HAD THE ABS MODULE CHANGED WHEN IT HAD WARRANTY STILL HAD PROBLEMS REPORTED IT TO FORD TWO YEARS AGO BEFORE THE RECALL FIXED AGAIN OUT OF POCKET. THIS TIME NEED TO TAKE ACTION. *TR

Apr 20, 2011 Electrical System Fire 94,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE AND OVER DRIVE ,SPEEDOMETER , VAN CAUGHT A MINOR FIRE , HAD THE ABS MODULE CHANGED WHEN IT HAD WARRANTY STILL HAD PROBLEMS REPORTED IT TO FORD TWO YEARS AGO BEFORE THE RECALL FIXED AGAIN OUT OF POCKET. THIS TIME NEED TO TAKE ACTION. *TR

Apr 20, 2011 Parking Brake Fire 94,000 mi

WENT TO DEALER GOT RECALL FIX AND THEY FOUND ABS TOTALLY FRIED THE SAID IT'S NOT COVER AND WILL RUN ABOUT 2,500 TO FIX WITH NO GUARANTEE DUE TO NOT HAVING WIRE HARNESS ANYMORE ... *TR

Apr 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT COME ON AFTER A SHORT DISTANCE OF DRIVING AND REMAIN ON. CHECKED WITH MECHANIC WHO SAID IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD WINDSTARS. THIS CAUSES ME GREAT CONCERN BECAUSE IT MEANS BRAKING DISTANCES ARE INCREASED IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. *TR

Apr 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT COME ON AFTER A SHORT DISTANCE OF DRIVING AND REMAIN ON. CHECKED WITH MECHANIC WHO SAID IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH FORD WINDSTARS. THIS CAUSES ME GREAT CONCERN BECAUSE IT MEANS BRAKING DISTANCES ARE INCREASED IN AN EMERGENCY BRAKING OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. *TR

Apr 10, 2011 Electrical System

RECALL 09S09 WAS COMPLETED BY FORD LAST YEAR. THIS RECALL SHOULD HAVE FIX BRAKE LIGHT WARNING SIGN AND ALSO BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BUT UNFORTUNATELY MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SHOWING BRAKE WARNING SING AND ALSO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID IN RECENT DAYS.

Apr 10, 2011 Electrical System

RECALL 09S09 WAS COMPLETED BY FORD LAST YEAR. THIS RECALL SHOULD HAVE FIX BRAKE LIGHT WARNING SIGN AND ALSO BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. BUT UNFORTUNATELY MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SHOWING BRAKE WARNING SING AND ALSO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID IN RECENT DAYS.

Apr 6, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH KEEP COMING ON.

Apr 6, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH KEEP COMING ON.

Apr 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 174,000 mi

HAVE NOTICED THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS SUDDENLY INCREASED. HAVE INSPECTED BRAKES, LINES, AND MASTER CYLINDER AND FOUND NO LEAKS OR ABNORMALITIES. AMBER "ABS" LIGHT AND RED EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COME ON RANDOMLY WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. RECALL 09S09 HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY FORD. *TR

Apr 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 174,000 mi

HAVE NOTICED THE BRAKING DISTANCE HAS SUDDENLY INCREASED. HAVE INSPECTED BRAKES, LINES, AND MASTER CYLINDER AND FOUND NO LEAKS OR ABNORMALITIES. AMBER "ABS" LIGHT AND RED EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COME ON RANDOMLY WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. RECALL 09S09 HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY FORD. *TR

Mar 31, 2011 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) IN OCTOBER 2010. AS OF MARCH 2011, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE DEALERS POSSESSION WAITING TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SIX MONTHS WAS TOO LONG TO WAIT F...

Mar 31, 2011 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY) IN OCTOBER 2010. AS OF MARCH 2011, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE DEALERS POSSESSION WAITING TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SIX MONTHS WAS TOO LONG TO WAIT F...

Mar 30, 2011 Electrical System 87,087 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMES ON AND WON'T GO OFF, I'M STARTING TO WORRRY IS THIS DANGEROUS. ALSO THERE IS A MAJOR CONCERN OVER THE BACK UP LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. *TR

Mar 30, 2011 Electrical System 87,087 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMES ON AND WON'T GO OFF, I'M STARTING TO WORRRY IS THIS DANGEROUS. ALSO THERE IS A MAJOR CONCERN OVER THE BACK UP LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. *TR

Mar 23, 2011 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HER SHE WOULD RECEIVE ANOTHER LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING WHEN TO RETURN WITH T...

Mar 23, 2011 Structure

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HER SHE WOULD RECEIVE ANOTHER LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING WHEN TO RETURN WITH T...

Mar 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HER SHE WOULD RECEIVE ANOTHER LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING WHEN TO RETURN WITH T...

Mar 23, 2011 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HER SHE WOULD RECEIVE ANOTHER LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING WHEN TO RETURN WITH T...

Mar 23, 2011 Structure

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HER SHE WOULD RECEIVE ANOTHER LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING WHEN TO RETURN WITH T...

Mar 23, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HER SHE WOULD RECEIVE ANOTHER LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING WHEN TO RETURN WITH T...

Mar 22, 2011 Unknown Or Other 132,918 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT THIRTY FIVE. HEARD A LOUD THUNK AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ACCELERATING ANYMORE. THE VAN STOPPED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER. CALLED A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER EVALUATING THE DAMAGE WE REALIZED THAT THE FRAME HAD BROKEN WHERE THE...

Mar 22, 2011 Power Train 132,918 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT THIRTY FIVE. HEARD A LOUD THUNK AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ACCELERATING ANYMORE. THE VAN STOPPED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER. CALLED A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER EVALUATING THE DAMAGE WE REALIZED THAT THE FRAME HAD BROKEN WHERE THE...

Mar 22, 2011 Steering 132,918 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT THIRTY FIVE. HEARD A LOUD THUNK AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ACCELERATING ANYMORE. THE VAN STOPPED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER. CALLED A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER EVALUATING THE DAMAGE WE REALIZED THAT THE FRAME HAD BROKEN WHERE THE...

Mar 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

IN SEPT. 2009 I PURCHASED A USED 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE DAY AFTER I GOT HOME THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR MY VAN. MY BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON SOMETIMES AND IT DRAINS MY BATTERY. THIS IS ALL SURROUNDING THE ABS AND BRAKE LI...

Mar 22, 2011 Unknown Or Other 132,918 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT THIRTY FIVE. HEARD A LOUD THUNK AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ACCELERATING ANYMORE. THE VAN STOPPED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER. CALLED A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER EVALUATING THE DAMAGE WE REALIZED THAT THE FRAME HAD BROKEN WHERE THE...

Mar 22, 2011 Power Train 132,918 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT THIRTY FIVE. HEARD A LOUD THUNK AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ACCELERATING ANYMORE. THE VAN STOPPED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER. CALLED A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER EVALUATING THE DAMAGE WE REALIZED THAT THE FRAME HAD BROKEN WHERE THE...

Mar 22, 2011 Steering 132,918 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VAN DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT THIRTY FIVE. HEARD A LOUD THUNK AND REALIZED I WAS NOT ACCELERATING ANYMORE. THE VAN STOPPED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER. CALLED A TOW TRUCK BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER EVALUATING THE DAMAGE WE REALIZED THAT THE FRAME HAD BROKEN WHERE THE...

Mar 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,000 mi

IN SEPT. 2009 I PURCHASED A USED 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE DAY AFTER I GOT HOME THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR MY VAN. MY BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON SOMETIMES AND IT DRAINS MY BATTERY. THIS IS ALL SURROUNDING THE ABS AND BRAKE LI...

Mar 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR - 2001 - ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON - OR JUST BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON - APPEARS TO BE SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED BY MANY ON HTTP://HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/. *TR

Mar 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR - 2001 - ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON - OR JUST BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON - APPEARS TO BE SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED BY MANY ON HTTP://HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/. *TR

Mar 18, 2011 Structure Fire 58,000 mi

PRODUCT RECALL MADE ON PERSONAL VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2011 ( NOTIFICATION SENT ) HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS TURNED IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE HOOD AND ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND OVERHEATING ! I WAS INFORMED THEN THAT THE CAR COULD BE POTENTIAL DANGER AND COULD RELATE IN VEHICLE DETACHMENT. I TURNED CAR INTO FORD DEAL...

Mar 18, 2011 Equipment Fire 58,000 mi

PRODUCT RECALL MADE ON PERSONAL VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2011 ( NOTIFICATION SENT ) HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS TURNED IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE HOOD AND ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND OVERHEATING ! I WAS INFORMED THEN THAT THE CAR COULD BE POTENTIAL DANGER AND COULD RELATE IN VEHICLE DETACHMENT. I TURNED CAR INTO FORD DEAL...

Mar 18, 2011 Structure Fire 58,000 mi

PRODUCT RECALL MADE ON PERSONAL VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2011 ( NOTIFICATION SENT ) HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS TURNED IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE HOOD AND ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND OVERHEATING ! I WAS INFORMED THEN THAT THE CAR COULD BE POTENTIAL DANGER AND COULD RELATE IN VEHICLE DETACHMENT. I TURNED CAR INTO FORD DEAL...

Mar 18, 2011 Equipment Fire 58,000 mi

PRODUCT RECALL MADE ON PERSONAL VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2011 ( NOTIFICATION SENT ) HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS TURNED IN FOR REPAIR BECAUSE HOOD AND ENGINE WAS SMOKING AND OVERHEATING ! I WAS INFORMED THEN THAT THE CAR COULD BE POTENTIAL DANGER AND COULD RELATE IN VEHICLE DETACHMENT. I TURNED CAR INTO FORD DEAL...

Mar 15, 2011 Unknown Or Other

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL LETTER AND REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER DID NOT SPECIFY WHICH RECALL. *JB

Mar 15, 2011 Unknown Or Other

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL LETTER AND REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER DID NOT SPECIFY WHICH RECALL. *JB

Mar 14, 2011 Structure 148,320 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED. SUBFRAME AND FRAME NEEDS REPAIR DUE TO SALT CORROSION IN OHIO. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO REPAIR THESE ITEMS AS FORD CO. SHOULD HAVE USED SALT RESISTANT MATERIALS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM. UPDATED IVOQ 03/17/11 *TR

Mar 14, 2011 Structure 148,320 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED. SUBFRAME AND FRAME NEEDS REPAIR DUE TO SALT CORROSION IN OHIO. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO REPAIR THESE ITEMS AS FORD CO. SHOULD HAVE USED SALT RESISTANT MATERIALS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS PROBLEM. UPDATED IVOQ 03/17/11 *TR

Mar 7, 2011 Structure Crash 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT SUB-FRAME SEPARATED AND FRACTURED THE ENGINE CRADLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED OFF ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT ME...

Mar 7, 2011 Suspension 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED FOLLOWED BY A LOUD NOISE WHICH CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE AS...

Mar 7, 2011 Structure 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED FOLLOWED BY A LOUD NOISE WHICH CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE AS...

Mar 7, 2011 Structure Crash 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT SUB-FRAME SEPARATED AND FRACTURED THE ENGINE CRADLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED OFF ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT ME...

Mar 7, 2011 Suspension 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED FOLLOWED BY A LOUD NOISE WHICH CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE AS...

Mar 7, 2011 Structure 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED FOLLOWED BY A LOUD NOISE WHICH CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE AS...

Mar 6, 2011 Electrical System

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS ISSUES WITH WIRING UP UNDER DASH .THE PLUGS DON'T WANT TO MAKE GOOD CONNECTION LOSES ALL FUNCTIONS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR

Mar 6, 2011 Electrical System

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS ISSUES WITH WIRING UP UNDER DASH .THE PLUGS DON'T WANT TO MAKE GOOD CONNECTION LOSES ALL FUNCTIONS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TR

Mar 5, 2011 Suspension Crash 118,000 mi

FORD WIND STAR REAR AXLE DAUGHTER DRIVING TO WORK AT 70 MPH WEATHER CLEAR,DRY & DAYLIGHT. ON STRAIGHT AWAY VEHICLE ENDED UP ROLLING OVER 2&1/2 TIMES. *TR

Mar 5, 2011 Suspension Crash 118,000 mi

FORD WIND STAR REAR AXLE DAUGHTER DRIVING TO WORK AT 70 MPH WEATHER CLEAR,DRY & DAYLIGHT. ON STRAIGHT AWAY VEHICLE ENDED UP ROLLING OVER 2&1/2 TIMES. *TR

Mar 2, 2011 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE OF A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE VIN IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL. *TR

Mar 2, 2011 Structure 85,491 mi

IN 2008, I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE SUBFRAME ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CARGO VAN. I DO MOSTLY SMALL-TOWN DRIVING - I.E. NOT OVER 45 MPH, WITH OCCASIONAL TRIPS ON THE NYS THRUWAY. I PURCHASED THE VAN USED AT 57,000 MILES FROM JOHNSON FORD, KINGSTON, NY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 85,419 MILES. I DROV...

Mar 2, 2011 Power Train 117,000 mi

UPON REPLACING SHOCKS AND STRUTS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MY MECHANIC NOTICED A CRACK ON AXEL TOOK IT IN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO VERIFY SURE ENOUGH CRACK HAD ME SET UP WITH ENTERPRISE TO RECEIVE SMALL LOANER OF A FAMILY OF 6 SAD NEED BIGGER VEHICLE FORD NOT BUDGING WILL WAIT FOR REP TO FURTHER PURSU...

Mar 2, 2011 Suspension 117,000 mi

UPON REPLACING SHOCKS AND STRUTS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MY MECHANIC NOTICED A CRACK ON AXEL TOOK IT IN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO VERIFY SURE ENOUGH CRACK HAD ME SET UP WITH ENTERPRISE TO RECEIVE SMALL LOANER OF A FAMILY OF 6 SAD NEED BIGGER VEHICLE FORD NOT BUDGING WILL WAIT FOR REP TO FURTHER PURSU...

Mar 2, 2011 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE OF A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE VIN IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL. *TR

Mar 2, 2011 Structure 85,491 mi

IN 2008, I EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE SUBFRAME ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CARGO VAN. I DO MOSTLY SMALL-TOWN DRIVING - I.E. NOT OVER 45 MPH, WITH OCCASIONAL TRIPS ON THE NYS THRUWAY. I PURCHASED THE VAN USED AT 57,000 MILES FROM JOHNSON FORD, KINGSTON, NY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 85,419 MILES. I DROV...

Mar 2, 2011 Power Train 117,000 mi

UPON REPLACING SHOCKS AND STRUTS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MY MECHANIC NOTICED A CRACK ON AXEL TOOK IT IN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO VERIFY SURE ENOUGH CRACK HAD ME SET UP WITH ENTERPRISE TO RECEIVE SMALL LOANER OF A FAMILY OF 6 SAD NEED BIGGER VEHICLE FORD NOT BUDGING WILL WAIT FOR REP TO FURTHER PURSU...

Mar 2, 2011 Suspension 117,000 mi

UPON REPLACING SHOCKS AND STRUTS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MY MECHANIC NOTICED A CRACK ON AXEL TOOK IT IN TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO VERIFY SURE ENOUGH CRACK HAD ME SET UP WITH ENTERPRISE TO RECEIVE SMALL LOANER OF A FAMILY OF 6 SAD NEED BIGGER VEHICLE FORD NOT BUDGING WILL WAIT FOR REP TO FURTHER PURSU...

Mar 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

ON A HOT SUMMER DAY IN 2010 PARKED ABOUT 20 MINUTES WITH AIR CONDITIONING RUNNING THE ABS FAULT WITH THE RED BRAKE LAMP FIRST APPEARED. WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN THE FAULT LAMPS ARE CLEARED. CURRENTLY WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 80 FAHRENHEIT AND AS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WARMS I CAN EX...

Mar 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

ON A HOT SUMMER DAY IN 2010 PARKED ABOUT 20 MINUTES WITH AIR CONDITIONING RUNNING THE ABS FAULT WITH THE RED BRAKE LAMP FIRST APPEARED. WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN THE FAULT LAMPS ARE CLEARED. CURRENTLY WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 80 FAHRENHEIT AND AS THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WARMS I CAN EX...

Feb 28, 2011 Suspension 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Feb 28, 2011 Suspension 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Feb 24, 2011 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 24, 2011 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 20, 2011 Suspension 163,270 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF TIRE CAVED IN. *TR

Feb 20, 2011 Suspension 163,270 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF TIRE CAVED IN. *TR

Feb 18, 2011 Power Train 40,163 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN MARCH OF 2010. TWO MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM L.A. AND DIDN'T NOTICE UNTIL TO LATE THAT THE OD OFF LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I HAD IT TOWED TO AMMCO AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AND THAT THE TRANS HAD TO BE REPLACED. SO THIS IS WHAT I HAD D...

Feb 18, 2011 Power Train 40,163 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN MARCH OF 2010. TWO MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM L.A. AND DIDN'T NOTICE UNTIL TO LATE THAT THE OD OFF LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I HAD IT TOWED TO AMMCO AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT OUT AND THAT THE TRANS HAD TO BE REPLACED. SO THIS IS WHAT I HAD D...

Feb 17, 2011 Structure 120,000 mi

TODAY I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FROM YONKERS NY TO WHITE PLAINS NY WHEN THE REAR AXLE CRACKED. IT WAS A CLEAR, DRY DAY. THIS AXLE HAD CRACKED BEFORE - IN AUGUST 2010, PRIOR TO THE RECALL BEING ISSUED. AT THAT TIME, AS THERE WAS NO REPAIR BEING OFFERED BY FORD, I HAD THE AXLE WELDED. ...

Feb 17, 2011 Structure 120,000 mi

TODAY I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FROM YONKERS NY TO WHITE PLAINS NY WHEN THE REAR AXLE CRACKED. IT WAS A CLEAR, DRY DAY. THIS AXLE HAD CRACKED BEFORE - IN AUGUST 2010, PRIOR TO THE RECALL BEING ISSUED. AT THAT TIME, AS THERE WAS NO REPAIR BEING OFFERED BY FORD, I HAD THE AXLE WELDED. ...

Feb 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

Feb 16, 2011 Structure

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

Feb 16, 2011 Steering

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

Feb 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

Feb 16, 2011 Structure

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

Feb 16, 2011 Steering

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

Feb 16, 2011 Electrical System

FRONT END STEERING,DISTURBING FRONT END FRAME SOUND,ABS LIGHTS NOTICED ABS BRAKING PROBLEM,BRAKE LIGHT,OD LIGHT,INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING. HAVE TO CUT THE VAN OFF AND RESTART FOR TO STOP THAT ONLY LAST AWHILE. .TOOK INTO DEALER FOR RECALLS STILL DEALING WITH ELECTR...

Feb 11, 2011 Structure 138,000 mi

DISTURBING SOUNDS FROM RIGHT SIDE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORM WINDSTAR. STEERING WHEEL BECAME OFF CENTER. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS SUBFRAME CORROSION. *TR

Feb 11, 2011 Structure 138,000 mi

DISTURBING SOUNDS FROM RIGHT SIDE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORM WINDSTAR. STEERING WHEEL BECAME OFF CENTER. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AS SUBFRAME CORROSION. *TR

Feb 10, 2011 Structure 160,723 mi

I JUST GOT OFF THE EXPRESSWAY AND MADE A LEFT TURN WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS OF MY 2001 WINDSTAR BOTH TURNED OUT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. I HAD IT TOWED AND FOUND OUT THE FRAME BROKE. I HAD THE FRAME REPLACED WITH A USED ONE. COST $1,187.15 PLUS TOW $105.10. NOW I HEAR THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND I AM C...

Feb 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 133,833 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. IN AUGUST OF 2010, I TOOK THE VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO RECALL 09S09. THEY INSTALLED A FUSE HARNESS ONLY. IT APPEARED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, AND THE ABS LIGHT WENT OUT. TODAY, THE ABS LIGHT CAME BACK ON, SO APPARENTLY THERE'S STILL A PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 10, 2011 Structure 160,723 mi

I JUST GOT OFF THE EXPRESSWAY AND MADE A LEFT TURN WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS OF MY 2001 WINDSTAR BOTH TURNED OUT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. I HAD IT TOWED AND FOUND OUT THE FRAME BROKE. I HAD THE FRAME REPLACED WITH A USED ONE. COST $1,187.15 PLUS TOW $105.10. NOW I HEAR THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND I AM C...

Feb 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 133,833 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. IN AUGUST OF 2010, I TOOK THE VAN INTO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO RECALL 09S09. THEY INSTALLED A FUSE HARNESS ONLY. IT APPEARED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, AND THE ABS LIGHT WENT OUT. TODAY, THE ABS LIGHT CAME BACK ON, SO APPARENTLY THERE'S STILL A PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 7, 2011 Traction Control System 55,000 mi

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT THE ABS, TRACE OFF, AND BRAKE! LIGHT ALL COME ON AT ONCE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT A YEAR, BUT HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY NOW. THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AFTER RESTART...

Feb 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT THE ABS, TRACE OFF, AND BRAKE! LIGHT ALL COME ON AT ONCE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT A YEAR, BUT HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY NOW. THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AFTER RESTART...

Feb 7, 2011 Electrical System 55,000 mi

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT THE ABS, TRACE OFF, AND BRAKE! LIGHT ALL COME ON AT ONCE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT A YEAR, BUT HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY NOW. THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AFTER RESTART...

Feb 7, 2011 Suspension 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS FOR RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT T...

Feb 7, 2011 Traction Control System 55,000 mi

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT THE ABS, TRACE OFF, AND BRAKE! LIGHT ALL COME ON AT ONCE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT A YEAR, BUT HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY NOW. THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AFTER RESTART...

Feb 7, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT THE ABS, TRACE OFF, AND BRAKE! LIGHT ALL COME ON AT ONCE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT A YEAR, BUT HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY NOW. THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AFTER RESTART...

Feb 7, 2011 Electrical System 55,000 mi

THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN INCIDENT OR CRASH, BUT THE ABS, TRACE OFF, AND BRAKE! LIGHT ALL COME ON AT ONCE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT A YEAR, BUT HAPPENS ALMOST CONSTANTLY NOW. THE LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AFTER RESTART...

Feb 7, 2011 Suspension 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIRS FOR RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS FOR REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT T...

Feb 1, 2011 Structure 133,000 mi

VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE & IS SITTING AT A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE LOT. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM. VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME CRACKED AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STEER O...

Feb 1, 2011 Suspension 133,000 mi

VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE & IS SITTING AT A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE LOT. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM. VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME CRACKED AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STEER O...

Feb 1, 2011 Steering 133,000 mi

VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE & IS SITTING AT A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE LOT. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM. VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME CRACKED AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STEER O...

Feb 1, 2011 Structure 133,000 mi

VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE & IS SITTING AT A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE LOT. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM. VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME CRACKED AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STEER O...

Feb 1, 2011 Suspension 133,000 mi

VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE & IS SITTING AT A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE LOT. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM. VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME CRACKED AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STEER O...

Feb 1, 2011 Steering 133,000 mi

VEHICLE IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE & IS SITTING AT A FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE LOT. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30PM. VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME CRACKED AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM CAR WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR WOULD NOT STEER O...

Jan 31, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

INTERIOR DOOR LATCH ON PASSENGER SIDE LOADING DOOR IS BROKEN. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE TO RELEASE PASSENGERS FROM REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Electrical System

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS UP AT OPERATING TEMP. COMPUTER SHOWS SEVERAL UNRELATED TROUBLE CODES. DEALER STATED A BAD MODULE. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS UP AT OPERATING TEMP. COMPUTER SHOWS SEVERAL UNRELATED TROUBLE CODES. DEALER STATED A BAD MODULE. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Structure 85,000 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED THROUGH FRONT END COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 125,000 mi

INTERIOR DOOR LATCH ON PASSENGER SIDE LOADING DOOR IS BROKEN. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE TO RELEASE PASSENGERS FROM REAR SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Electrical System

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS UP AT OPERATING TEMP. COMPUTER SHOWS SEVERAL UNRELATED TROUBLE CODES. DEALER STATED A BAD MODULE. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS UP AT OPERATING TEMP. COMPUTER SHOWS SEVERAL UNRELATED TROUBLE CODES. DEALER STATED A BAD MODULE. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Structure 85,000 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED THROUGH FRONT END COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. *TR

Jan 30, 2011 Unknown Or Other 156,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE OUR AXEL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED 6/18/2009 AND 7/13/2010. THE MILEAGE WAS 156,000 AND 171,210 RESPECTIVELY. THE AMOUNT WITH TOWING CAME TO $1,473.37. REIMBURSEMENT CHECK CAME 1/29/2011 FOR $978.80 WITH NO EXPLANTION REGARDING THE DIFFERENCE AND BOTH RECEIPTS ...

Jan 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,600 mi

11-23-2009 VEHICLE RECALL (09S09), "ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON". WORK WAS PERFORMED THIS DATE TO CORRECT PROBLEM AT CROFT FORD, ATHENS, PA. ABOUT A 15 MINUTE REPAIR. VEHICLE OK FOR ABOUT (8) MONTHS (LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON). STARTING IN AUGUST 2010 BOTH LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON AGAIN AND COME ...

Jan 30, 2011 Unknown Or Other 156,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS WE HAVE HAD TO HAVE OUR AXEL REPLACED. THIS HAPPENED 6/18/2009 AND 7/13/2010. THE MILEAGE WAS 156,000 AND 171,210 RESPECTIVELY. THE AMOUNT WITH TOWING CAME TO $1,473.37. REIMBURSEMENT CHECK CAME 1/29/2011 FOR $978.80 WITH NO EXPLANTION REGARDING THE DIFFERENCE AND BOTH RECEIPTS ...

Jan 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,600 mi

11-23-2009 VEHICLE RECALL (09S09), "ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON". WORK WAS PERFORMED THIS DATE TO CORRECT PROBLEM AT CROFT FORD, ATHENS, PA. ABOUT A 15 MINUTE REPAIR. VEHICLE OK FOR ABOUT (8) MONTHS (LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON). STARTING IN AUGUST 2010 BOTH LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON AGAIN AND COME ...

Jan 29, 2011 Suspension 80,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Jan 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Jan 29, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Jan 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Jan 29, 2011 Suspension 80,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Jan 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Jan 29, 2011 Structure 80,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Jan 29, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND DISABLES THE ABS BRAKE FEATURE. *LN

Jan 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF SHE DROVE OVER ANY ROAD BUMP, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPE...

Jan 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF SHE DROVE OVER ANY ROAD BUMP, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPE...

Jan 28, 2011 Structure 194,500 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Jan 28, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 194,500 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Jan 28, 2011 Power Train 194,500 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Jan 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 194,500 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Jan 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF SHE DROVE OVER ANY ROAD BUMP, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPE...

Jan 28, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF SHE DROVE OVER ANY ROAD BUMP, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPE...

Jan 28, 2011 Structure 194,500 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Jan 28, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 194,500 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Jan 28, 2011 Power Train 194,500 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Jan 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric 194,500 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAD BEEN MAKING A SCRUNCHING NOISE EACH TIME I WENT OFF A CURB. I TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AS THAT'S WHEN I FOUND THE CRACK IN THE AXLE IN AUGUST 2010. THE TIRE DEALER DIDN'T MAKE THAT KIND OF REPAIR SO I CALL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN AND THAT A RECALL HAD JU...

Jan 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED - ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASH WITH WARMER TEMPERATURES. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED IN JANUARY 2011 AT 30 F OUTSIDE TEMP. IT DE-ACTIVATES ABS SYSTEM. THIS POSES A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE ON ICY ROADS SINCE I'M USE TO THE ABS TYPICALLY WORKING. I NEVER KNOW WH...

Jan 27, 2011 Suspension 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ENTERING ONTO THE INTERSTATE, THE SUBFRAME FROM THE ENGINE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 27, 2011 Suspension 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ENTERING ONTO THE INTERSTATE, THE SUBFRAME FROM THE ENGINE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED - ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASH WITH WARMER TEMPERATURES. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED IN JANUARY 2011 AT 30 F OUTSIDE TEMP. IT DE-ACTIVATES ABS SYSTEM. THIS POSES A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE ON ICY ROADS SINCE I'M USE TO THE ABS TYPICALLY WORKING. I NEVER KNOW WH...

Jan 27, 2011 Suspension 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ENTERING ONTO THE INTERSTATE, THE SUBFRAME FROM THE ENGINE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 27, 2011 Suspension 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ENTERING ONTO THE INTERSTATE, THE SUBFRAME FROM THE ENGINE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 26, 2011 Unknown Or Other 111,000 mi

BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR RECALL FOR REAR AXLE. DEALER SHOWED ME HOW FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED TO A POINT WHERE IT IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM IF I WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. I KNOW FORD IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION WITH THE SAME VANS AND WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I H...

Jan 26, 2011 Structure 130,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAS SEVERE CORROSION ON THE SUBFRAME. THE CORROSION IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY A DEALERSHIP FOR THE AXLE RECALL, I HAVE MADE THEM AWARE OF THE CORROSION BUT IT SEEMS THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF REPAIRING IT ...

Jan 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD COME UP ON DURING DRIVING RANDOMLY, BUT GO OFF AFTER YOU RESTART THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NO LEAK UNDER BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER, SO MUST BE SOME OTHER PROBLEMS OUT THERE OTHER THAN THE RECALL FORD MADE ON THE SCDS IN 2009. *TR

Jan 26, 2011 Unknown Or Other 111,000 mi

BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR RECALL FOR REAR AXLE. DEALER SHOWED ME HOW FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED TO A POINT WHERE IT IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM IF I WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME. I KNOW FORD IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION WITH THE SAME VANS AND WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I H...

Jan 26, 2011 Structure 130,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAS SEVERE CORROSION ON THE SUBFRAME. THE CORROSION IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY A DEALERSHIP FOR THE AXLE RECALL, I HAVE MADE THEM AWARE OF THE CORROSION BUT IT SEEMS THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF REPAIRING IT ...

Jan 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD COME UP ON DURING DRIVING RANDOMLY, BUT GO OFF AFTER YOU RESTART THE VEHICLE. THERE IS NO LEAK UNDER BRAKE FLUID MASTER CYLINDER, SO MUST BE SOME OTHER PROBLEMS OUT THERE OTHER THAN THE RECALL FORD MADE ON THE SCDS IN 2009. *TR

Jan 25, 2011 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WEREN'T AVAILABLE. SHE STATES THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING AT THE DEALER WHILE SHE IS PAYING FOR INSURANCE AND CAN'T DRIVE IT. *KB AXLE RECALL # 10V385000. *JB

Jan 25, 2011 Structure 124,246 mi

MY WIFE'S 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS HAD A PERSISTANT CLUNK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE DOING SOME WORK ON THE VEHICLE THIS EVENING I DISCOVERED SEVERE RUST ON THE REAR BODY MOUNT OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. THE AREA TO THE REAR OF THE BUSHING IS CORRODED THROUGH AND CRACKED. I HAVE GOOD DIGITAL PICTU...

Jan 25, 2011 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WEREN'T AVAILABLE. SHE STATES THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING AT THE DEALER WHILE SHE IS PAYING FOR INSURANCE AND CAN'T DRIVE IT. *KB AXLE RECALL # 10V385000. *JB

Jan 25, 2011 Structure 124,246 mi

MY WIFE'S 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS HAD A PERSISTANT CLUNK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE DOING SOME WORK ON THE VEHICLE THIS EVENING I DISCOVERED SEVERE RUST ON THE REAR BODY MOUNT OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. THE AREA TO THE REAR OF THE BUSHING IS CORRODED THROUGH AND CRACKED. I HAVE GOOD DIGITAL PICTU...

Jan 24, 2011 Unknown Or Other

INVESTIGATION: PE 10-026 DATE OPENED: 07/20/2010 INVESTIGATOR: [XXX] REVIEWER: [XXX] APPROVER: [XXX] SUBJECT: FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION FOUND THIS AFTER I HAD MY 2001 WINDSTAR AT THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SHOWED ME THIS PROBLEM MY VAN AT THIS TIME IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THEY ARE REPLACING THE REAR ...

Jan 24, 2011 Equipment

INVESTIGATION: PE 10-026 DATE OPENED: 07/20/2010 INVESTIGATOR: [XXX] REVIEWER: [XXX] APPROVER: [XXX] SUBJECT: FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION FOUND THIS AFTER I HAD MY 2001 WINDSTAR AT THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SHOWED ME THIS PROBLEM MY VAN AT THIS TIME IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THEY ARE REPLACING THE REAR ...

Jan 24, 2011 Unknown Or Other

INVESTIGATION: PE 10-026 DATE OPENED: 07/20/2010 INVESTIGATOR: [XXX] REVIEWER: [XXX] APPROVER: [XXX] SUBJECT: FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION FOUND THIS AFTER I HAD MY 2001 WINDSTAR AT THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SHOWED ME THIS PROBLEM MY VAN AT THIS TIME IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THEY ARE REPLACING THE REAR ...

Jan 24, 2011 Equipment

INVESTIGATION: PE 10-026 DATE OPENED: 07/20/2010 INVESTIGATOR: [XXX] REVIEWER: [XXX] APPROVER: [XXX] SUBJECT: FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION FOUND THIS AFTER I HAD MY 2001 WINDSTAR AT THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SHOWED ME THIS PROBLEM MY VAN AT THIS TIME IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THEY ARE REPLACING THE REAR ...

Jan 23, 2011 Structure 138,585 mi

1/23/11 WHILE DRIVING TO BAPTISM VAN ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO CLUNK IN THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION. WHILE DRIVING HOME CLUNKING KEPT HAPPENING ON RIGHT HAND TURNS. GOT HOME, JACKED UP VAN, PULLED PASSENGER FRONT TIRE, FOUND EXCESSIVE RUST AND SWAY BAR COMPLETELY BROKEN FROM SUBFRAME. ALSO NOTICE...

Jan 23, 2011 Structure 138,585 mi

1/23/11 WHILE DRIVING TO BAPTISM VAN ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO CLUNK IN THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION. WHILE DRIVING HOME CLUNKING KEPT HAPPENING ON RIGHT HAND TURNS. GOT HOME, JACKED UP VAN, PULLED PASSENGER FRONT TIRE, FOUND EXCESSIVE RUST AND SWAY BAR COMPLETELY BROKEN FROM SUBFRAME. ALSO NOTICE...

Jan 22, 2011 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ABS AND BRAKES KEEP COMING ON WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACCIDENT YET, I WOULD LIKE TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURING. *TR

Jan 22, 2011 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ABS AND BRAKES KEEP COMING ON WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACCIDENT YET, I WOULD LIKE TO PREVENT THIS FROM OCCURING. *TR

Jan 19, 2011 Structure 75,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO YOUR NHTSA ACTION # EA10007 JANUARY 12, 2011, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR FORD WINDSTAR ON HWY 155 NORTH OF SAINT GERMAIN, WI. WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT END RIGHT WHEEL DISLODGED AND THE CAR SWERVED VIOLENTLY ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY, NO OTHER CARS WERE NEAR. THE RO...

Jan 19, 2011 Suspension 75,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO YOUR NHTSA ACTION # EA10007 JANUARY 12, 2011, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR FORD WINDSTAR ON HWY 155 NORTH OF SAINT GERMAIN, WI. WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT END RIGHT WHEEL DISLODGED AND THE CAR SWERVED VIOLENTLY ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY, NO OTHER CARS WERE NEAR. THE RO...

Jan 19, 2011 Structure 75,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO YOUR NHTSA ACTION # EA10007 JANUARY 12, 2011, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR FORD WINDSTAR ON HWY 155 NORTH OF SAINT GERMAIN, WI. WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT END RIGHT WHEEL DISLODGED AND THE CAR SWERVED VIOLENTLY ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY, NO OTHER CARS WERE NEAR. THE RO...

Jan 19, 2011 Suspension 75,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO YOUR NHTSA ACTION # EA10007 JANUARY 12, 2011, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR FORD WINDSTAR ON HWY 155 NORTH OF SAINT GERMAIN, WI. WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT END RIGHT WHEEL DISLODGED AND THE CAR SWERVED VIOLENTLY ALL OVER THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY, NO OTHER CARS WERE NEAR. THE RO...

Jan 18, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 89,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD THUNK. THE ENGINE RAN AWAY, THE STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE, AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. FORTUNATELY THE VEHICLE WAS HEADED UPHILL AND BEACHED ITSELF ON A SNOW DRIFT ON THE SIDEWALK. BOTH REAR ATTACHMENT POINTS FOR THE ENGINE SU...

Jan 18, 2011 Unknown Or Other Crash 89,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD THUNK. THE ENGINE RAN AWAY, THE STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE, AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. FORTUNATELY THE VEHICLE WAS HEADED UPHILL AND BEACHED ITSELF ON A SNOW DRIFT ON THE SIDEWALK. BOTH REAR ATTACHMENT POINTS FOR THE ENGINE SU...

Jan 17, 2011 Unknown Or Other 138,000 mi

POWER REAR SLIDING DOORS. WILL OPEN WHEN DRIVING!!! HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACK AND THEY HAVE POPPED OPEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO CLEANED TRACKS THAT DOORS RUN ON. FIXED ISSUE FOR TWO (2) DAYS THEN ISSUES RETURNED. FORD CLAIMS IT IS REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR, BUT THE ...

Jan 17, 2011 Unknown Or Other 138,000 mi

POWER REAR SLIDING DOORS. WILL OPEN WHEN DRIVING!!! HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACK AND THEY HAVE POPPED OPEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH. TOOK TO MECHANIC WHO CLEANED TRACKS THAT DOORS RUN ON. FIXED ISSUE FOR TWO (2) DAYS THEN ISSUES RETURNED. FORD CLAIMS IT IS REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR, BUT THE ...

Jan 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2001 FORD WINSTAR RECALL 09SO09 THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID THEY ONLY NEEDED TO CHANGE OUT THE CRUISE CONTROL CONNECTOR!!! I ASKED ABOUT THE ABS AND OTHER PARTS LISTED TO BE INSPECTED IN THE RECALL AND HE DENIED THAT ANY OF THAT WAS TO BE INSPECTED UNDER THIS RECALL. SO THEY...

Jan 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

"BRAKE", "ABS", AND TRAC DASH LIGHTS ARE ON MOST OF THE TIME FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. WHEN TRAVELING NORTH IN COLDER WEATHER THE LIGHTS ARE OFF. SPOKE W/ LOCAL FORD SERVICE REP. AND WAS TOLD TO RR ABS MODULE IF LIGHTS BOTHER ME. OTHERWISE NOT A PROBLEM AS REGULAR BRAKES OK BUT ABS WILL NOT FUNCTION....

Jan 16, 2011 Suspension

OUR VAN HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE SINCE SEPT. 2010 WAITING ON THE REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE AXLE RECALL, AND NOW THE FRONT SUB FRAMES MIGHT ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. I THINK BOTH PARTS SHOULD BE REPLACED WHILE THE DEALERS HAVE EVERYBODY'S VEHICLE. .I DON'T REALLY WANT TO GET OUR VAN OUT OF THE GARAGE JU...

Jan 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2001 FORD WINSTAR RECALL 09SO09 THEY DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID THEY ONLY NEEDED TO CHANGE OUT THE CRUISE CONTROL CONNECTOR!!! I ASKED ABOUT THE ABS AND OTHER PARTS LISTED TO BE INSPECTED IN THE RECALL AND HE DENIED THAT ANY OF THAT WAS TO BE INSPECTED UNDER THIS RECALL. SO THEY...

Jan 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

"BRAKE", "ABS", AND TRAC DASH LIGHTS ARE ON MOST OF THE TIME FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. WHEN TRAVELING NORTH IN COLDER WEATHER THE LIGHTS ARE OFF. SPOKE W/ LOCAL FORD SERVICE REP. AND WAS TOLD TO RR ABS MODULE IF LIGHTS BOTHER ME. OTHERWISE NOT A PROBLEM AS REGULAR BRAKES OK BUT ABS WILL NOT FUNCTION....

Jan 16, 2011 Suspension

OUR VAN HAS BEEN IN THE GARAGE SINCE SEPT. 2010 WAITING ON THE REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE AXLE RECALL, AND NOW THE FRONT SUB FRAMES MIGHT ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED. I THINK BOTH PARTS SHOULD BE REPLACED WHILE THE DEALERS HAVE EVERYBODY'S VEHICLE. .I DON'T REALLY WANT TO GET OUR VAN OUT OF THE GARAGE JU...

Jan 15, 2011 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 2ND OF 2010, I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STEERING PROPERLY AND THE WHEEL WAS NOT ALIENED AS IT SHOULD BE, I THEN GOT UNDER THE VEHICLE AS I WAS REPLACING AN O2 SENSOR AND NOTICED THE EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME, I TOOK A PHOTO OF IT AND SHOWED MY...

Jan 15, 2011 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 2ND OF 2010, I WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STEERING PROPERLY AND THE WHEEL WAS NOT ALIENED AS IT SHOULD BE, I THEN GOT UNDER THE VEHICLE AS I WAS REPLACING AN O2 SENSOR AND NOTICED THE EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME, I TOOK A PHOTO OF IT AND SHOWED MY...

Jan 14, 2011 Structure 125,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL DRAMATICALLY WHEN OPERATED AND COULD NOT BE ALIGNED PROPERLY. MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND WHEN DRIVEN. THE FRONT RIGHT SUB FRAME HAS CORRODED SUCH THAT IT HAS NEARLY BROKEN OFF. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND THERE IS NO REPAIR THAT CAN BE DONE SHORT OF A REPLACEMENT ...

Jan 14, 2011 Structure 125,000 mi

VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL DRAMATICALLY WHEN OPERATED AND COULD NOT BE ALIGNED PROPERLY. MAKES A LOUD THUMPING SOUND WHEN DRIVEN. THE FRONT RIGHT SUB FRAME HAS CORRODED SUCH THAT IT HAS NEARLY BROKEN OFF. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND THERE IS NO REPAIR THAT CAN BE DONE SHORT OF A REPLACEMENT ...

Jan 13, 2011 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO COMPLET...

Jan 13, 2011 Suspension Crash 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. SHE STATED THAT SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT RECEIVING ANY WARNING LIGHTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN IN A VERTICAL POSITION ON A HIGHWAY...

Jan 13, 2011 Suspension 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THEY WOULD HAVE THE NECESSARY PARTS TO COMPLET...

Jan 13, 2011 Suspension Crash 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. SHE STATED THAT SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT RECEIVING ANY WARNING LIGHTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN IN A VERTICAL POSITION ON A HIGHWAY...

Jan 10, 2011 Suspension 97,800 mi

I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC IN OCTOBER 2010 THAT I HAVE A CRACK IN THE FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Jan 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other 97,800 mi

I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC IN OCTOBER 2010 THAT I HAVE A CRACK IN THE FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Jan 10, 2011 Suspension 128,932 mi

THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM TO THE SUBFRAME FAILED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. THIS BRACKET THAT HOLDS THIS ARM TO THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETED CORRODED AWAY, CAUSING THE FAILURE. ALL THAT IS LEFT ON THE SUBFRAME IS CORROSION AND WELD MARKS. THE ARM IS COMPLETEL...

Jan 10, 2011 Structure

MY 2001 WINDSTAR FAILED THE YEARLY STATE SAFTEY INSPECTION BECAUSE OF FRAME ROTTING AT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR FRAME MOUNT. I TRUST MY MECHANIC AND HE STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT I DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR ! HE WOULD NOT PUT A STICKER ON THE CAR. HIS ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR WAS OVER $2000 . *TR

Jan 10, 2011 Suspension 97,800 mi

I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC IN OCTOBER 2010 THAT I HAVE A CRACK IN THE FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Jan 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other 97,800 mi

I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC IN OCTOBER 2010 THAT I HAVE A CRACK IN THE FRONT SUBFRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

Jan 10, 2011 Suspension 128,932 mi

THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM TO THE SUBFRAME FAILED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. THIS BRACKET THAT HOLDS THIS ARM TO THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETED CORRODED AWAY, CAUSING THE FAILURE. ALL THAT IS LEFT ON THE SUBFRAME IS CORROSION AND WELD MARKS. THE ARM IS COMPLETEL...

Jan 10, 2011 Structure

MY 2001 WINDSTAR FAILED THE YEARLY STATE SAFTEY INSPECTION BECAUSE OF FRAME ROTTING AT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR FRAME MOUNT. I TRUST MY MECHANIC AND HE STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT I DO NOT DRIVE THIS CAR ! HE WOULD NOT PUT A STICKER ON THE CAR. HIS ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR WAS OVER $2000 . *TR

Jan 8, 2011 Structure 66,458 mi

2001 WINDSTAR [XXX] SEL SUB FRAME SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. TOW COMPANY SAID THIS WAS VERY RARE THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH. REPAIRED AT A COST OF $1058.03 TOTAL PARTS (USED SUBFRAME) AND LABOR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AC...

Jan 8, 2011 Unknown Or Other 83,801 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT AND HEARD A THUMP, ORIGINALLY I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE RAN OVER SOMETHING. THE NOISE CONTINUED WHEN TURNING AS I DROVE HOME. ON DECEMBER 27, 2010 OUR VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL AND TO DIAGNOSE THE THUMP NOISE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. WE...

Jan 8, 2011 Structure 66,458 mi

2001 WINDSTAR [XXX] SEL SUB FRAME SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. TOW COMPANY SAID THIS WAS VERY RARE THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH. REPAIRED AT A COST OF $1058.03 TOTAL PARTS (USED SUBFRAME) AND LABOR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AC...

Jan 8, 2011 Unknown Or Other 83,801 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT AND HEARD A THUMP, ORIGINALLY I THOUGHT I MAY HAVE RAN OVER SOMETHING. THE NOISE CONTINUED WHEN TURNING AS I DROVE HOME. ON DECEMBER 27, 2010 OUR VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL AND TO DIAGNOSE THE THUMP NOISE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. WE...

Jan 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 110,002 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR 2 YEARS NOW INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE. WHEN I REALLY NEEDED MY BRAKES THEY FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY I USE TO BE ABLE TO STOP FAST NOW IT TAKES ALOT MORE TO STOP . THIS IS DANGEROUS AND THIS IS A FAMILY VEHICLE!! *TR

Jan 6, 2011 Suspension 280,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 280,000 MILES NE OH 10-11-10. RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM FRAME. 65 MPH FROM LEFT LANE CROSSED 3 LANES RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. NO WARNING SIGNS SOMEHOW NO COLLISION. AXLE PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION. REPLACED: TIRE, AXLE, BOOTS. FRAME SHOP REINFORCED AND STRAIGHT FRAME,...

Jan 6, 2011 Structure 280,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 280,000 MILES NE OH 10-11-10. RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM FRAME. 65 MPH FROM LEFT LANE CROSSED 3 LANES RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. NO WARNING SIGNS SOMEHOW NO COLLISION. AXLE PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION. REPLACED: TIRE, AXLE, BOOTS. FRAME SHOP REINFORCED AND STRAIGHT FRAME,...

Jan 6, 2011 Steering 280,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 280,000 MILES NE OH 10-11-10. RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM FRAME. 65 MPH FROM LEFT LANE CROSSED 3 LANES RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. NO WARNING SIGNS SOMEHOW NO COLLISION. AXLE PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION. REPLACED: TIRE, AXLE, BOOTS. FRAME SHOP REINFORCED AND STRAIGHT FRAME,...

Jan 6, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 110,002 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF FOR 2 YEARS NOW INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE. WHEN I REALLY NEEDED MY BRAKES THEY FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY I USE TO BE ABLE TO STOP FAST NOW IT TAKES ALOT MORE TO STOP . THIS IS DANGEROUS AND THIS IS A FAMILY VEHICLE!! *TR

Jan 6, 2011 Suspension 280,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 280,000 MILES NE OH 10-11-10. RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM FRAME. 65 MPH FROM LEFT LANE CROSSED 3 LANES RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. NO WARNING SIGNS SOMEHOW NO COLLISION. AXLE PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION. REPLACED: TIRE, AXLE, BOOTS. FRAME SHOP REINFORCED AND STRAIGHT FRAME,...

Jan 6, 2011 Structure 280,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 280,000 MILES NE OH 10-11-10. RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM FRAME. 65 MPH FROM LEFT LANE CROSSED 3 LANES RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. NO WARNING SIGNS SOMEHOW NO COLLISION. AXLE PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION. REPLACED: TIRE, AXLE, BOOTS. FRAME SHOP REINFORCED AND STRAIGHT FRAME,...

Jan 6, 2011 Steering 280,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 280,000 MILES NE OH 10-11-10. RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM FRAME. 65 MPH FROM LEFT LANE CROSSED 3 LANES RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. NO WARNING SIGNS SOMEHOW NO COLLISION. AXLE PULLED FROM TRANSMISSION. REPLACED: TIRE, AXLE, BOOTS. FRAME SHOP REINFORCED AND STRAIGHT FRAME,...

Jan 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY), AND DURING THE INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT ENGI...

Jan 5, 2011 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY), AND DURING THE INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT ENGI...

Jan 5, 2011 Structure 126,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE DOWN AND WAS IMMOBILE. AFTER BEING TOWED AND INSPECTED BY A REPAIR SERVICE, THE CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE FRONT SUBFRAME. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FACING RIGHT WHILE ALL OTHERS WERE FORWARD FACING. TH...

Jan 5, 2011 Wheels 137,375 mi

GOVERNMENT HAS NEVER ANSWERED ODO 10252007 (LIFE THREATENING FORD 2001 WINDSTAR AXLE DEFECT. *TR

Jan 5, 2011 Suspension 137,375 mi

GOVERNMENT HAS NEVER ANSWERED ODO 10252007 (LIFE THREATENING FORD 2001 WINDSTAR AXLE DEFECT. *TR

Jan 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY), AND DURING THE INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT ENGI...

Jan 5, 2011 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY), AND DURING THE INSPECTION THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT ENGI...

Jan 5, 2011 Structure 126,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE DOWN AND WAS IMMOBILE. AFTER BEING TOWED AND INSPECTED BY A REPAIR SERVICE, THE CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE FRONT SUBFRAME. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FACING RIGHT WHILE ALL OTHERS WERE FORWARD FACING. TH...

Jan 5, 2011 Wheels 137,375 mi

GOVERNMENT HAS NEVER ANSWERED ODO 10252007 (LIFE THREATENING FORD 2001 WINDSTAR AXLE DEFECT. *TR

Jan 5, 2011 Suspension 137,375 mi

GOVERNMENT HAS NEVER ANSWERED ODO 10252007 (LIFE THREATENING FORD 2001 WINDSTAR AXLE DEFECT. *TR

Jan 4, 2011 Suspension 87,160 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED AND RUSTED FROM THE FRAME WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CONTACT FIL...

Jan 4, 2011 Structure 128,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE SUBFRAME ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Jan 4, 2011 Structure 155,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR CONFISCATED BY DEALER DURING RECALL INSPECTION ON 11/10/2010 DUE TO CRACK IN REAR AXLE. AS OF 01/04/2011, NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE OR EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE MOUNTING COSTS OF THIS CONFISCATION INCLUDING LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE, REDU...

Jan 4, 2011 Suspension 87,160 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS CORRODED AND RUSTED FROM THE FRAME WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CONTACT FIL...

Jan 4, 2011 Structure 128,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE SUBFRAME ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Jan 4, 2011 Structure 155,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR CONFISCATED BY DEALER DURING RECALL INSPECTION ON 11/10/2010 DUE TO CRACK IN REAR AXLE. AS OF 01/04/2011, NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE OR EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE MOUNTING COSTS OF THIS CONFISCATION INCLUDING LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE, REDU...

Jan 3, 2011 Structure 105,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A RECURRING PROBLEM THAT I HAVE HAD WITH MY FORD WINDSTAR 2 YEARS AGO WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM PULLED FREE FROM THE SUB-FRAME ON MY WINDSTAR. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT. I HAD THE SUB-FRAME REPLACED WITH ANOTHER USED FRAME BY A LO...

Jan 3, 2011 Structure 105,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A RECURRING PROBLEM THAT I HAVE HAD WITH MY FORD WINDSTAR 2 YEARS AGO WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THE FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM PULLED FREE FROM THE SUB-FRAME ON MY WINDSTAR. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT. I HAD THE SUB-FRAME REPLACED WITH ANOTHER USED FRAME BY A LO...

Jan 2, 2011 Structure 140,000 mi

WE OBSERVED CLUNKING IN THE FRONT END PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO PARK, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT END. AFTER THAT, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED RIGHT WHILE THE CAR WAS GOING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD. AFTER INSPECTION, THE PASSENGER SIDE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR...

Jan 2, 2011 Structure 181,000 mi

ON DECEMBER 27TH, MY WIFE HAD HER FORD WINDSTAR LX RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE FIXED AT JIM KIEM FORD IN HILLIARD, OHIO. SHE ALSO WANTED FORD TO LOOK INTO A REALLY BAD NOISE THAT SHE WAS HEARING IN FRONT WHEN SHE WAS TURNING. IT WAS A LOUD BANGING NOISE. JIM KIEM FORD TOLD US THAT THE SOUND THAT WE ...

Jan 2, 2011 Structure 140,000 mi

WE OBSERVED CLUNKING IN THE FRONT END PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO PARK, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE FRONT END. AFTER THAT, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED RIGHT WHILE THE CAR WAS GOING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD. AFTER INSPECTION, THE PASSENGER SIDE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR...

Jan 2, 2011 Structure 181,000 mi

ON DECEMBER 27TH, MY WIFE HAD HER FORD WINDSTAR LX RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE FIXED AT JIM KIEM FORD IN HILLIARD, OHIO. SHE ALSO WANTED FORD TO LOOK INTO A REALLY BAD NOISE THAT SHE WAS HEARING IN FRONT WHEN SHE WAS TURNING. IT WAS A LOUD BANGING NOISE. JIM KIEM FORD TOLD US THAT THE SOUND THAT WE ...

Dec 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE TURNING AS WELL AS A HISSING NOISE/CLICKING NOISE. ALSO MY ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ARE ALWAYS ON AND THEY NEVER TURN OFF. *TR

Dec 31, 2010 Parking Brake

VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE TURNING AS WELL AS A HISSING NOISE/CLICKING NOISE. ALSO MY ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ARE ALWAYS ON AND THEY NEVER TURN OFF. *TR

Dec 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE TURNING AS WELL AS A HISSING NOISE/CLICKING NOISE. ALSO MY ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ARE ALWAYS ON AND THEY NEVER TURN OFF. *TR

Dec 31, 2010 Parking Brake

VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WHILE TURNING AS WELL AS A HISSING NOISE/CLICKING NOISE. ALSO MY ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ARE ALWAYS ON AND THEY NEVER TURN OFF. *TR

Dec 30, 2010 Suspension 75,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINI VAN AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK STATE. ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2010, AS I WAS PULLING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND. (AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD ROLLED OVER A VERY LARGE PIECE OF ICE) I AGAIN PROCEEDED TO PULL IN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. (ENGINE WAS ST...

Dec 30, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINI VAN AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK STATE. ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2010, AS I WAS PULLING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND. (AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD ROLLED OVER A VERY LARGE PIECE OF ICE) I AGAIN PROCEEDED TO PULL IN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. (ENGINE WAS ST...

Dec 30, 2010 Steering 75,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINI VAN AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK STATE. ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2010, AS I WAS PULLING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND. (AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD ROLLED OVER A VERY LARGE PIECE OF ICE) I AGAIN PROCEEDED TO PULL IN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. (ENGINE WAS ST...

Dec 30, 2010 Electrical System 62,100 mi

INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AT RANDOM , DRIVING AT NIGHT CAUSES PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 30, 2010 Suspension 75,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINI VAN AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK STATE. ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2010, AS I WAS PULLING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND. (AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD ROLLED OVER A VERY LARGE PIECE OF ICE) I AGAIN PROCEEDED TO PULL IN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. (ENGINE WAS ST...

Dec 30, 2010 Structure 75,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINI VAN AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK STATE. ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2010, AS I WAS PULLING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND. (AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD ROLLED OVER A VERY LARGE PIECE OF ICE) I AGAIN PROCEEDED TO PULL IN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. (ENGINE WAS ST...

Dec 30, 2010 Steering 75,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINI VAN AND I LIVE IN NEW YORK STATE. ON DECEMBER 7TH, 2010, AS I WAS PULLING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPACE I HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND. (AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD ROLLED OVER A VERY LARGE PIECE OF ICE) I AGAIN PROCEEDED TO PULL IN, BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. (ENGINE WAS ST...

Dec 30, 2010 Electrical System 62,100 mi

INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AT RANDOM , DRIVING AT NIGHT CAUSES PROBLEM. *TR

Dec 29, 2010 Structure 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRAME ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM...

Dec 29, 2010 Suspension 56,858 mi

WHILE SWITCHING FROM REAR DRIVE TO FORWARD DRIVE, BIG NOISE WAS HEARD. UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR AFTER DUE TO FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION BREAK, PASSENGER SIDE. FRONT SUSPENSION WAS REPLACED. *TR

Dec 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 93,524 mi

ABS FAILURE - 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Dec 29, 2010 Structure 126,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRAME ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS SEVERELY RUSTED BEYOND REPAIR. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM...

Dec 29, 2010 Suspension 56,858 mi

WHILE SWITCHING FROM REAR DRIVE TO FORWARD DRIVE, BIG NOISE WAS HEARD. UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR AFTER DUE TO FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION BREAK, PASSENGER SIDE. FRONT SUSPENSION WAS REPLACED. *TR

Dec 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 93,524 mi

ABS FAILURE - 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED WE HAVE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM ILLUMINATES THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY AND THERE IS A CORRESPONDING FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM THAT PREVENTS IT FROM WORKING PROPERLY. FORTUNATELY, WE HAVE NOT YET HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, BU...

Dec 28, 2010 Structure 85,958 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE SUB FRAME AND CRADLE ASSEMBLY D...

Dec 28, 2010 Structure 95,000 mi

THE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISE LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL APART. I'M AFRAID BECAUSE MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN 2 PIECES GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I'M SURE SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH MY FRONT SUBFRAME. HOW DO WE GET THIS INVESTIGATED? *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Suspension 95,000 mi

THE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISE LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL APART. I'M AFRAID BECAUSE MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN 2 PIECES GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I'M SURE SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH MY FRONT SUBFRAME. HOW DO WE GET THIS INVESTIGATED? *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Steering 95,000 mi

THE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISE LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL APART. I'M AFRAID BECAUSE MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN 2 PIECES GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I'M SURE SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH MY FRONT SUBFRAME. HOW DO WE GET THIS INVESTIGATED? *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

THE WARNING LIGHTS FOR THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ARE COMING ON MUCH MORE OFTEN NOW. OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS THEY WOULD COME ON ONLY VERY INFREQUENTLY, MAYBE ONCE A WEEK AND ONLY AFTER HAVING DRIVEN FOR AN HOUR OR SO. NOW THEY COME ON WITHIN MINUTES, THOUGH THEY STILL DO NOT COM...

Dec 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED WE HAVE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM ILLUMINATES THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY AND THERE IS A CORRESPONDING FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM THAT PREVENTS IT FROM WORKING PROPERLY. FORTUNATELY, WE HAVE NOT YET HAD AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, BU...

Dec 28, 2010 Structure 85,958 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE SUB FRAME AND CRADLE ASSEMBLY D...

Dec 28, 2010 Structure 95,000 mi

THE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISE LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL APART. I'M AFRAID BECAUSE MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN 2 PIECES GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I'M SURE SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH MY FRONT SUBFRAME. HOW DO WE GET THIS INVESTIGATED? *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Suspension 95,000 mi

THE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISE LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL APART. I'M AFRAID BECAUSE MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN 2 PIECES GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I'M SURE SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH MY FRONT SUBFRAME. HOW DO WE GET THIS INVESTIGATED? *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Steering 95,000 mi

THE FRONT END OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKES A LOT OF NOISE LIKE IT IS GOING TO FALL APART. I'M AFRAID BECAUSE MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN 2 PIECES GOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I'M SURE SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH MY FRONT SUBFRAME. HOW DO WE GET THIS INVESTIGATED? *TR

Dec 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

THE WARNING LIGHTS FOR THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ARE COMING ON MUCH MORE OFTEN NOW. OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS THEY WOULD COME ON ONLY VERY INFREQUENTLY, MAYBE ONCE A WEEK AND ONLY AFTER HAVING DRIVEN FOR AN HOUR OR SO. NOW THEY COME ON WITHIN MINUTES, THOUGH THEY STILL DO NOT COM...

Dec 27, 2010 Structure 95,713 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT FAILURE. JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I NOTICE MY STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT CENTERED, SLOWED DOWN UNTIL I GOT INTO PARKING LOT. WENT TO TURN AND LOST DRIVE, LOOKED AT FRONT END AND RIGHT TIRE WAS POINTING TO RIGHT AND LEFT TIRE WAS STRAIGHT, LOOKED UN...

Dec 27, 2010 Structure 141,328 mi

WHILE ON A FAMILY TRIP TODAY IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I NOTICED AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING /RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PSGR. SIDE, WHEN I RETURNED HOME I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IMMEDIATELY WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND WAS NEARLY THR...

Dec 27, 2010 Structure 95,713 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT FAILURE. JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I NOTICE MY STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT CENTERED, SLOWED DOWN UNTIL I GOT INTO PARKING LOT. WENT TO TURN AND LOST DRIVE, LOOKED AT FRONT END AND RIGHT TIRE WAS POINTING TO RIGHT AND LEFT TIRE WAS STRAIGHT, LOOKED UN...

Dec 27, 2010 Structure 141,328 mi

WHILE ON A FAMILY TRIP TODAY IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I NOTICED AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING /RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PSGR. SIDE, WHEN I RETURNED HOME I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP IMMEDIATELY WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND WAS NEARLY THR...

Dec 23, 2010 Structure 160,000 mi

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN HEARD A THUMP NOISE. WHEN TRYING TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WHEEL,THE CAR JUMPED TO THE LEFT AND ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO LANED ROAD. AFTER HAVING VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED OUT, CAUSING AXLE TO DISENGAGE F...

Dec 23, 2010 Steering 160,000 mi

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN HEARD A THUMP NOISE. WHEN TRYING TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WHEEL,THE CAR JUMPED TO THE LEFT AND ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO LANED ROAD. AFTER HAVING VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED OUT, CAUSING AXLE TO DISENGAGE F...

Dec 23, 2010 Structure 160,000 mi

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN HEARD A THUMP NOISE. WHEN TRYING TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WHEEL,THE CAR JUMPED TO THE LEFT AND ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO LANED ROAD. AFTER HAVING VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED OUT, CAUSING AXLE TO DISENGAGE F...

Dec 23, 2010 Steering 160,000 mi

AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN HEARD A THUMP NOISE. WHEN TRYING TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WHEEL,THE CAR JUMPED TO THE LEFT AND ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO LANED ROAD. AFTER HAVING VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP WAS INFORMED THAT FRONT SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED OUT, CAUSING AXLE TO DISENGAGE F...

Dec 22, 2010 Structure 112,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY SOUTHBOUND ON THE HENRY HUDSON BRIDGE, DRIVING TO MANHATTAN FROM THE BRONX IN NYC. I WAS PROCEEDING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SPEED LIMIT FOR THAT ROAD. I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENTIRE FRONT EN...

Dec 22, 2010 Suspension 118,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT I RECENTLY HAD THE SUBFRAME REPLACED AS IT HAD CORRODED THROUGH ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME. I NOTICED THE FAILURE OF IT WHILE DRIVING. I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND THEN MY STEERING WHEEL ABRUPTLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND THE FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING SIMILAR TO ...

Dec 22, 2010 Suspension 62,800 mi

WE HAD JUST LEFT THE EXPRESSWAY. WE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND WENT TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE SHAFT WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL CONNECTING IT FROM THE FRAME TO THE WHEEL, BROKE AT THE POINT OF THE FACTORY WELD CAUSING THE WHEELS TO DO THE "SPLITS"AND PULLING OUT THE DRIVESHAFT FRO...

Dec 22, 2010 Structure 62,800 mi

WE HAD JUST LEFT THE EXPRESSWAY. WE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND WENT TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE SHAFT WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL CONNECTING IT FROM THE FRAME TO THE WHEEL, BROKE AT THE POINT OF THE FACTORY WELD CAUSING THE WHEELS TO DO THE "SPLITS"AND PULLING OUT THE DRIVESHAFT FRO...

Dec 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 100,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON FOR NO REASON. MIGHT COME ON WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND MIGHT NOT. I HAVE HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT ISSUE. MANY FAILURES REPORT. ENDED UP BRAKE RELAY/CONTROL MODULE IS BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED. APPROX. FIX $1200 WHICH EXPLAINS WHY FORD WON'T ADMIT IS...

Dec 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 136,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED.*TR

Dec 22, 2010 Structure 112,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO I WAS DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY SOUTHBOUND ON THE HENRY HUDSON BRIDGE, DRIVING TO MANHATTAN FROM THE BRONX IN NYC. I WAS PROCEEDING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE SPEED LIMIT FOR THAT ROAD. I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENTIRE FRONT EN...

Dec 22, 2010 Suspension 118,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT I RECENTLY HAD THE SUBFRAME REPLACED AS IT HAD CORRODED THROUGH ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME. I NOTICED THE FAILURE OF IT WHILE DRIVING. I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND THEN MY STEERING WHEEL ABRUPTLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND THE FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING SIMILAR TO ...

Dec 22, 2010 Suspension 62,800 mi

WE HAD JUST LEFT THE EXPRESSWAY. WE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND WENT TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE SHAFT WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL CONNECTING IT FROM THE FRAME TO THE WHEEL, BROKE AT THE POINT OF THE FACTORY WELD CAUSING THE WHEELS TO DO THE "SPLITS"AND PULLING OUT THE DRIVESHAFT FRO...

Dec 22, 2010 Structure 62,800 mi

WE HAD JUST LEFT THE EXPRESSWAY. WE PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND WENT TO TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE AND THE SHAFT WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL CONNECTING IT FROM THE FRAME TO THE WHEEL, BROKE AT THE POINT OF THE FACTORY WELD CAUSING THE WHEELS TO DO THE "SPLITS"AND PULLING OUT THE DRIVESHAFT FRO...

Dec 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 100,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON FOR NO REASON. MIGHT COME ON WHEN HITTING BUMPS AND MIGHT NOT. I HAVE HAD MECHANIC LOOK AT ISSUE. MANY FAILURES REPORT. ENDED UP BRAKE RELAY/CONTROL MODULE IS BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED. APPROX. FIX $1200 WHICH EXPLAINS WHY FORD WON'T ADMIT IS...

Dec 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 136,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED.*TR

Dec 21, 2010 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). SHE HAS CONTACTED THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS IN HER AREA WHO INFORMED HER THAT THEY HAVE A WAITING LIST IN WHICH SHE WOULD...

Dec 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,248 mi

DRIVING FORD WINDSTAR VAN IN WARM WEATHER. ABS FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH ON A DAILY BASIS IN SUMMER. DOWNLOADED ERROR CODES; CLEANED ECU FOR ABS. *TR

Dec 21, 2010 Electrical System 130,248 mi

DRIVING FORD WINDSTAR VAN IN WARM WEATHER. ABS FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH ON A DAILY BASIS IN SUMMER. DOWNLOADED ERROR CODES; CLEANED ECU FOR ABS. *TR

Dec 21, 2010 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). SHE HAS CONTACTED THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS IN HER AREA WHO INFORMED HER THAT THEY HAVE A WAITING LIST IN WHICH SHE WOULD...

Dec 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,248 mi

DRIVING FORD WINDSTAR VAN IN WARM WEATHER. ABS FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH ON A DAILY BASIS IN SUMMER. DOWNLOADED ERROR CODES; CLEANED ECU FOR ABS. *TR

Dec 21, 2010 Electrical System 130,248 mi

DRIVING FORD WINDSTAR VAN IN WARM WEATHER. ABS FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASH ON A DAILY BASIS IN SUMMER. DOWNLOADED ERROR CODES; CLEANED ECU FOR ABS. *TR

Dec 18, 2010 Power Train 57,000 mi

I HAVE WINDSTAR 2001. MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT WERE ON. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AXLE, THAT MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE LIGHTS BEING ON. THIS WAS IN SEPT. 2010. I WENT TO THE DEALER,THEY TOLDME THE AXLE WAS CRACKED AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO HOLD M...

Dec 18, 2010 Power Train 57,000 mi

I HAVE WINDSTAR 2001. MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT WERE ON. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AXLE, THAT MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE LIGHTS BEING ON. THIS WAS IN SEPT. 2010. I WENT TO THE DEALER,THEY TOLDME THE AXLE WAS CRACKED AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO HOLD M...

Dec 17, 2010 Structure 133,012 mi

MY WINDSTAR IS AT DEALERS FOR BROKEN REAR AXLE AND I WAS TOLD FRONT SUBFRAME IS RUSTED. *TR

Dec 17, 2010 Suspension 93,000 mi

I AM NOT A MECHANIC BUT WILL ATTEMPT TO RELAY MY BEST INTERPRETATION OF WHAT I BELIEVE HAPPENED. WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING OCCURRED. VERY LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY TRAVELLING AT HIGH SPEED OR IN THE PROCESS OF NAVIGATING A TURN. AFTER INSPECTION BY OUR MECHANI...

Dec 17, 2010 Structure 133,012 mi

MY WINDSTAR IS AT DEALERS FOR BROKEN REAR AXLE AND I WAS TOLD FRONT SUBFRAME IS RUSTED. *TR

Dec 17, 2010 Suspension 93,000 mi

I AM NOT A MECHANIC BUT WILL ATTEMPT TO RELAY MY BEST INTERPRETATION OF WHAT I BELIEVE HAPPENED. WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING OCCURRED. VERY LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY TRAVELLING AT HIGH SPEED OR IN THE PROCESS OF NAVIGATING A TURN. AFTER INSPECTION BY OUR MECHANI...

Dec 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON -- FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND GOES OFF -- VEHICLE STUTTERS AND CUTS OFF. SAFETY CONCERN, BECAUSE NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Dec 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON -- FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND GOES OFF -- VEHICLE STUTTERS AND CUTS OFF. SAFETY CONCERN, BECAUSE NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Dec 13, 2010 Suspension 92,431 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS TURNED OUTWARDLY AND THE RIGHT HALF SHAFT WAS DISENGAGED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, I R...

Dec 13, 2010 Steering 92,431 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS TURNED OUTWARDLY AND THE RIGHT HALF SHAFT WAS DISENGAGED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, I R...

Dec 13, 2010 Power Train 92,431 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS TURNED OUTWARDLY AND THE RIGHT HALF SHAFT WAS DISENGAGED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, I R...

Dec 13, 2010 Structure 169,000 mi

THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE OFF OF THE SUB FRAME WHILE BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVE WAY. THE VAN IS NOT DRIVABLE (CONTACTING FORD TO FIND OUT WHAT CAN BE DONE). *TR

Dec 13, 2010 Suspension 92,431 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS TURNED OUTWARDLY AND THE RIGHT HALF SHAFT WAS DISENGAGED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, I R...

Dec 13, 2010 Steering 92,431 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS TURNED OUTWARDLY AND THE RIGHT HALF SHAFT WAS DISENGAGED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, I R...

Dec 13, 2010 Power Train 92,431 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WAS TURNED OUTWARDLY AND THE RIGHT HALF SHAFT WAS DISENGAGED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET, I R...

Dec 13, 2010 Structure 169,000 mi

THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE OFF OF THE SUB FRAME WHILE BACKING OUT OF OUR DRIVE WAY. THE VAN IS NOT DRIVABLE (CONTACTING FORD TO FIND OUT WHAT CAN BE DONE). *TR

Dec 8, 2010 Structure 182,200 mi

VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE CORRODED AND CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO BREAK OFF WHERE THE MOUNTING TABS CONNECT INTO THE FRAME AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT ALSO CORRODED CAUSING IT TO FAIL AT THE SAME TIME. OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID AS THE PASSEN...

Dec 8, 2010 Structure 182,200 mi

VEHICLE FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE CORRODED AND CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO BREAK OFF WHERE THE MOUNTING TABS CONNECT INTO THE FRAME AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SWAY BAR MOUNT ALSO CORRODED CAUSING IT TO FAIL AT THE SAME TIME. OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID AS THE PASSEN...

Dec 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 100,000 mi

FOR TWO YEARS MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT FOR MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WILL COME ON AFTER DRIVING FOR LONG PERIODS. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG AND THAT IF THE ABS LIGHT IS ON IT JUST MEANS THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WON'T WORK. WELL, DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICE IN CHICAGO WITHOUT AB...

Dec 3, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

FRONT RIGHT SUBFRAME BROKE AND ALLOWED WHEEL TO BE TRAPPED IN WEELWELL VERY CLOSE TO CRASH HAD REPLACED AND USED REPLACMENT BROKE JUST OVER ONE YEAR LATER

Dec 3, 2010 Structure 142,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A SLIGHT VIBRATION FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND CONTINUED IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Dec 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 100,000 mi

FOR TWO YEARS MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT FOR MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WILL COME ON AFTER DRIVING FOR LONG PERIODS. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG AND THAT IF THE ABS LIGHT IS ON IT JUST MEANS THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WON'T WORK. WELL, DRIVING IN SNOW AND ICE IN CHICAGO WITHOUT AB...

Dec 3, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

FRONT RIGHT SUBFRAME BROKE AND ALLOWED WHEEL TO BE TRAPPED IN WEELWELL VERY CLOSE TO CRASH HAD REPLACED AND USED REPLACMENT BROKE JUST OVER ONE YEAR LATER

Dec 3, 2010 Structure 142,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A SLIGHT VIBRATION FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND CONTINUED IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Dec 1, 2010 Steering 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT SHE COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE DIRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME...

Dec 1, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT SHE COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE DIRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME...

Dec 1, 2010 Suspension 82,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE RECALL. I BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR INSPECTION FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL (1OS13) THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONDEMNED THE VEHICLE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. FORD HAS NO PARTS TO FIX THIS CONCERN AND ALSO HAS NO TIMETABLE WHEN THIS WILL BE RESOLVED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE T...

Dec 1, 2010 Structure 82,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE RECALL. I BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR INSPECTION FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL (1OS13) THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONDEMNED THE VEHICLE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. FORD HAS NO PARTS TO FIX THIS CONCERN AND ALSO HAS NO TIMETABLE WHEN THIS WILL BE RESOLVED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE T...

Dec 1, 2010 Power Train 82,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE RECALL. I BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR INSPECTION FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL (1OS13) THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONDEMNED THE VEHICLE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. FORD HAS NO PARTS TO FIX THIS CONCERN AND ALSO HAS NO TIMETABLE WHEN THIS WILL BE RESOLVED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE T...

Dec 1, 2010 Steering 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT SHE COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE DIRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME...

Dec 1, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT SHE COULD TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE DIRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME...

Dec 1, 2010 Suspension 82,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE RECALL. I BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR INSPECTION FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL (1OS13) THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONDEMNED THE VEHICLE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. FORD HAS NO PARTS TO FIX THIS CONCERN AND ALSO HAS NO TIMETABLE WHEN THIS WILL BE RESOLVED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE T...

Dec 1, 2010 Structure 82,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE RECALL. I BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR INSPECTION FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL (1OS13) THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONDEMNED THE VEHICLE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. FORD HAS NO PARTS TO FIX THIS CONCERN AND ALSO HAS NO TIMETABLE WHEN THIS WILL BE RESOLVED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE T...

Dec 1, 2010 Power Train 82,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE RECALL. I BROUGHT MY VAN IN FOR INSPECTION FOR THE REAR AXLE RECALL (1OS13) THE FORD DEALERSHIP CONDEMNED THE VEHICLE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. FORD HAS NO PARTS TO FIX THIS CONCERN AND ALSO HAS NO TIMETABLE WHEN THIS WILL BE RESOLVED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE T...

Nov 30, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE: MAY 4, 2010, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, LOUD NOISE, COULD NOT DRIVE CAR. DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE FRACTURED, CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED AND REINFORCED SAID FRACTURE BY WELDING. AUGUST 2010, FORD ANNOUNCES RECALL OF WINDSTARS, ISSUES LETTERS TO AFFECTED OWNERS LATE SEPT...

Nov 30, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE: MAY 4, 2010, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, LOUD NOISE, COULD NOT DRIVE CAR. DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE FRACTURED, CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED AND REINFORCED SAID FRACTURE BY WELDING. AUGUST 2010, FORD ANNOUNCES RECALL OF WINDSTARS, ISSUES LETTERS TO AFFECTED OWNERS LATE SEPT...

Nov 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE "BRAKE" AND "ABS" LIGHTS COMING ON 95% OF THE TIME. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY NO LESS THAN 2 SHOPS AND BOTH HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE ISSUE IS A FAULTY ABS MODULE. AFTER SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND I...

Nov 30, 2010 Electrical System 81,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE "BRAKE" AND "ABS" LIGHTS COMING ON 95% OF THE TIME. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY NO LESS THAN 2 SHOPS AND BOTH HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE ISSUE IS A FAULTY ABS MODULE. AFTER SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND I...

Nov 30, 2010 Visibility 100,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT MINIVAN WAS PARKED. ONE PERSON ENTERED THRU THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND PUSHED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. LOUD POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED. LARGE CHUNKS OF GLASS WERE SHATTERED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTS...

Nov 30, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE: MAY 4, 2010, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, LOUD NOISE, COULD NOT DRIVE CAR. DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE FRACTURED, CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED AND REINFORCED SAID FRACTURE BY WELDING. AUGUST 2010, FORD ANNOUNCES RECALL OF WINDSTARS, ISSUES LETTERS TO AFFECTED OWNERS LATE SEPT...

Nov 30, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE: MAY 4, 2010, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, LOUD NOISE, COULD NOT DRIVE CAR. DRIVER'S SIDE REAR AXLE FRACTURED, CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED AND REINFORCED SAID FRACTURE BY WELDING. AUGUST 2010, FORD ANNOUNCES RECALL OF WINDSTARS, ISSUES LETTERS TO AFFECTED OWNERS LATE SEPT...

Nov 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE "BRAKE" AND "ABS" LIGHTS COMING ON 95% OF THE TIME. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY NO LESS THAN 2 SHOPS AND BOTH HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE ISSUE IS A FAULTY ABS MODULE. AFTER SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND I...

Nov 30, 2010 Electrical System 81,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE "BRAKE" AND "ABS" LIGHTS COMING ON 95% OF THE TIME. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY NO LESS THAN 2 SHOPS AND BOTH HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE ISSUE IS A FAULTY ABS MODULE. AFTER SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND I...

Nov 30, 2010 Visibility 100,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT MINIVAN WAS PARKED. ONE PERSON ENTERED THRU THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR AND PUSHED THE BUTTON TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. LOUD POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED. LARGE CHUNKS OF GLASS WERE SHATTERED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTS...

Nov 29, 2010 Electrical System Fire 147,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS THEN ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VE...

Nov 29, 2010 Electrical System Fire 147,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS THEN ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VE...

Nov 26, 2010 Structure 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME ON HER VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUSTED AND DAMAGED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. T...

Nov 26, 2010 Structure 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME ON HER VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUSTED AND DAMAGED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. T...

Nov 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 150,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH BOARD OCCASIONALLY TURN ON. ONCE ON THEY REMAIN ON UNTIL THE CAR IS RESTARTED. *TR

Nov 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 150,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH BOARD OCCASIONALLY TURN ON. ONCE ON THEY REMAIN ON UNTIL THE CAR IS RESTARTED. *TR

Nov 23, 2010 Suspension 126,246 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE HAVING THE REAR AXLE REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL 10V385000, SUSPENSION REAR AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE...

Nov 23, 2010 Suspension 126,246 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE HAVING THE REAR AXLE REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL 10V385000, SUSPENSION REAR AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE...

Nov 22, 2010 Structure 185,000 mi

OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STARTED MAKING A POPPING NOISE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, USUALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WHILE TURNING. WHEN WE HAD IT CHECKED OUT, WE WERE TOLD THE SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH AT ONE PLACE. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY POSE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK, AS THE MOTOR MOUNTS, STEERING CONTRO...

Nov 22, 2010 Structure 185,000 mi

OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STARTED MAKING A POPPING NOISE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, USUALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS AND WHILE TURNING. WHEN WE HAD IT CHECKED OUT, WE WERE TOLD THE SUBFRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH AT ONE PLACE. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY POSE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISK, AS THE MOTOR MOUNTS, STEERING CONTRO...

Nov 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF AND ON, INDICATIONS RETURNED TO NORMAL. HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW MONTHS LATER. DEALER'S SERVICE WRITER DISMISSED IT. NOW IS HAPPENING REGULARLY; SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT APPEARS ...

Nov 21, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF AND ON, INDICATIONS RETURNED TO NORMAL. HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW MONTHS LATER. DEALER'S SERVICE WRITER DISMISSED IT. NOW IS HAPPENING REGULARLY; SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT APPEARS ...

Nov 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,500 mi

OUR ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS IN THE DASH HAVE BEEN COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR AROUND THE LAST 2 YEARS. WE TOOK THE VAN TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE ABS SHOULD BE WORKING AS LONG AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS ARE OFF. ON A RECENT TRIP, WE WERE TRAVELING AT 35 MILES PER HOUR AND NEEDED...

Nov 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF AND ON, INDICATIONS RETURNED TO NORMAL. HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW MONTHS LATER. DEALER'S SERVICE WRITER DISMISSED IT. NOW IS HAPPENING REGULARLY; SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT APPEARS ...

Nov 21, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT BOTH CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER TURNING ENGINE OFF AND ON, INDICATIONS RETURNED TO NORMAL. HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW MONTHS LATER. DEALER'S SERVICE WRITER DISMISSED IT. NOW IS HAPPENING REGULARLY; SOMETIMES MULTIPLE TIMES PER DAY. CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND IT APPEARS ...

Nov 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 86,500 mi

OUR ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS IN THE DASH HAVE BEEN COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR AROUND THE LAST 2 YEARS. WE TOOK THE VAN TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE ABS SHOULD BE WORKING AS LONG AS THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS ARE OFF. ON A RECENT TRIP, WE WERE TRAVELING AT 35 MILES PER HOUR AND NEEDED...

Nov 19, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2001 FORD WINSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF RECALLS, DEALERS ARE ONLY SERVICING VEHICLES THAT WERE PURCHASED AT THEIR DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE SHE PURCHASED H...

Nov 19, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2001 FORD WINSTAR. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF RECALLS, DEALERS ARE ONLY SERVICING VEHICLES THAT WERE PURCHASED AT THEIR DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE SHE PURCHASED H...

Nov 18, 2010 Suspension 115,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER 10V385000, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY AND TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL ON 10/29/2010. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED HIM NO ASSISTANCE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35...

Nov 18, 2010 Suspension 139,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010 FOR RECALL REPAIR 10V385000 SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; WHILE THE DEALER EXAMINED THE REAR AXLE THEY NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS ALSO CORRODED AROUND THE M...

Nov 18, 2010 Suspension 115,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER 10V385000, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY AND TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL ON 10/29/2010. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED HIM NO ASSISTANCE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35...

Nov 18, 2010 Suspension 139,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010 FOR RECALL REPAIR 10V385000 SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; WHILE THE DEALER EXAMINED THE REAR AXLE THEY NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS ALSO CORRODED AROUND THE M...

Nov 17, 2010 Structure

MY WIFE AND I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE OTHER DAY AS WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WE HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. WE PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD BROKEN. *TR

Nov 17, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED; THE VEHICLE MADE A THUMPING SOUND AS IF THE WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS NEAR THE WHEEL WERE ALSO RUSTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN...

Nov 17, 2010 Structure

MY WIFE AND I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE OTHER DAY AS WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WE HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. WE PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT THE SUBFRAME HAD BROKEN. *TR

Nov 17, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED; THE VEHICLE MADE A THUMPING SOUND AS IF THE WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BOLTS NEAR THE WHEEL WERE ALSO RUSTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN...

Nov 15, 2010 Suspension 160,000 mi

FORD CO. IS CAUSING UNDUE HARDSHIP IN OUR ATTEMPT TO GET SAFETY RECALL COMPLETED. WE HAVE ONE CAR, SO MADE APPT. W/ LOCAL DEALER (1/2 HR AWAY) & GOT CONFIRMATION # FOR RECALL 10S13 ON A DAY BOTH OF US HAD OFF WORK. HAD TO GET SOMEONE TO FOLLOW (1 HR DRIVE) TO BRING US BACK. DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR...

Nov 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 156,505 mi

VEHICLE SHOW BOTH BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY. APPARENTLY NO FAILURE TO EITHER. BRAKES WERE SERVICED IN 2005 AND 2010 WITH NO APPARENT FIX TO THE ABOVE LIGHTS. SUSPECT ECM FAILURE DUE TO HEAT AS SHOWN ON HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/ SHOWN AS PROBLEM #2 ON THE WEBSITE.

Nov 15, 2010 Suspension 160,000 mi

FORD CO. IS CAUSING UNDUE HARDSHIP IN OUR ATTEMPT TO GET SAFETY RECALL COMPLETED. WE HAVE ONE CAR, SO MADE APPT. W/ LOCAL DEALER (1/2 HR AWAY) & GOT CONFIRMATION # FOR RECALL 10S13 ON A DAY BOTH OF US HAD OFF WORK. HAD TO GET SOMEONE TO FOLLOW (1 HR DRIVE) TO BRING US BACK. DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR...

Nov 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 156,505 mi

VEHICLE SHOW BOTH BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY. APPARENTLY NO FAILURE TO EITHER. BRAKES WERE SERVICED IN 2005 AND 2010 WITH NO APPARENT FIX TO THE ABOVE LIGHTS. SUSPECT ECM FAILURE DUE TO HEAT AS SHOWN ON HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/ SHOWN AS PROBLEM #2 ON THE WEBSITE.

Nov 14, 2010 Structure 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME FAILED ON. I WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WAITING FOR IT TO TURN GREEN. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUSHED ON THE GAS. I HEARD A BIG CLUNK SOUND AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SPIN FREELY. I SLOWLY DROVE THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 14, 2010 Structure 125,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME FAILED ON. I WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WAITING FOR IT TO TURN GREEN. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUSHED ON THE GAS. I HEARD A BIG CLUNK SOUND AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SPIN FREELY. I SLOWLY DROVE THE VEHICLE ...

Nov 13, 2010 Suspension 137,000 mi

TOOK MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REAR AXLE RECALL. I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY FORD DEALERSHIP THAT REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED, AND THAT THE METAL WAS RUSTED AND PITTED. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. APPARENTLY THE...

Nov 13, 2010 Suspension 137,000 mi

ADVISED BY FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME ASSEMBLIES ON BOTH SIDES ARE CRACKED AND SEVERELY RUSTED.

Nov 13, 2010 Suspension 137,000 mi

TOOK MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REAR AXLE RECALL. I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY FORD DEALERSHIP THAT REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED, AND THAT THE METAL WAS RUSTED AND PITTED. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. APPARENTLY THE...

Nov 13, 2010 Suspension 137,000 mi

ADVISED BY FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME ASSEMBLIES ON BOTH SIDES ARE CRACKED AND SEVERELY RUSTED.

Nov 12, 2010 Suspension 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE HELD BY THE DEALER FOR MONTHS FOR RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A RENTAL VEHICLE BUT IT WAS NOT COMPARABLE TO THE V...

Nov 12, 2010 Suspension 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE HELD BY THE DEALER FOR MONTHS FOR RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A RENTAL VEHICLE BUT IT WAS NOT COMPARABLE TO THE V...

Nov 11, 2010 Suspension 119,500 mi

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAS SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION WHERE THE SUB-FRAME MEETS THE CONTROL ARM. I TOOK IT IN FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS WITHOUT REPLACEMENT AND WAS NOT EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE OUT OF HIS SHOP. HE ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS SURPRIS...

Nov 11, 2010 Structure 119,500 mi

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAS SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION WHERE THE SUB-FRAME MEETS THE CONTROL ARM. I TOOK IT IN FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS WITHOUT REPLACEMENT AND WAS NOT EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE OUT OF HIS SHOP. HE ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS SURPRIS...

Nov 11, 2010 Suspension 119,500 mi

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAS SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION WHERE THE SUB-FRAME MEETS THE CONTROL ARM. I TOOK IT IN FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS WITHOUT REPLACEMENT AND WAS NOT EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE OUT OF HIS SHOP. HE ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS SURPRIS...

Nov 11, 2010 Structure 119,500 mi

THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAS SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION WHERE THE SUB-FRAME MEETS THE CONTROL ARM. I TOOK IT IN FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS WITHOUT REPLACEMENT AND WAS NOT EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE OUT OF HIS SHOP. HE ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS SURPRIS...

Nov 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,055 mi

FREQUENT STALLING AND INCONSISTENT ENGINE IDLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS STOPPED BUT STILL IN GEAR (AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC). PARTS REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED INCLUDE: COIL WIRE, CAM SENSOR, CYLINDER WIRE AND FUEL PUMP. REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR FUEL PUMP. EVEN AFTER REPAIRS CAR STILL STALLS WHEN STOPPE...

Nov 9, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,055 mi

FREQUENT STALLING AND INCONSISTENT ENGINE IDLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS STOPPED BUT STILL IN GEAR (AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC). PARTS REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED INCLUDE: COIL WIRE, CAM SENSOR, CYLINDER WIRE AND FUEL PUMP. REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR FUEL PUMP. EVEN AFTER REPAIRS CAR STILL STALLS WHEN STOPPE...

Nov 9, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,055 mi

FREQUENT STALLING AND INCONSISTENT ENGINE IDLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS STOPPED BUT STILL IN GEAR (AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC). PARTS REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED INCLUDE: COIL WIRE, CAM SENSOR, CYLINDER WIRE AND FUEL PUMP. REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR FUEL PUMP. EVEN AFTER REPAIRS CAR STILL STALLS WHEN STOPPE...

Nov 9, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 17,055 mi

FREQUENT STALLING AND INCONSISTENT ENGINE IDLE, ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS STOPPED BUT STILL IN GEAR (AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC). PARTS REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED INCLUDE: COIL WIRE, CAM SENSOR, CYLINDER WIRE AND FUEL PUMP. REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR FUEL PUMP. EVEN AFTER REPAIRS CAR STILL STALLS WHEN STOPPE...

Nov 8, 2010 Exterior Lighting 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL HE ABRUPTLY APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILL...

Nov 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL HE ABRUPTLY APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILL...

Nov 8, 2010 Structure Crash 90,000 mi

WHILST TURNING A CORNER THE FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNT SHEARED AT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CONNECTION. I LOST STEERING AND POWER. MY CAR ENDED IN A DITCH AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MYSELF AND MY ONE YEAR OLD SON WERE IN THE CAR AT THE TIME, WE WERE BOTH SHAKEN BUT NOT INJURED. WHEN THE SUBFRAME FAILED THE HAL...

Nov 8, 2010 Exterior Lighting 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL HE ABRUPTLY APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILL...

Nov 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 126,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL HE ABRUPTLY APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILL...

Nov 8, 2010 Structure Crash 90,000 mi

WHILST TURNING A CORNER THE FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNT SHEARED AT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CONNECTION. I LOST STEERING AND POWER. MY CAR ENDED IN A DITCH AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MYSELF AND MY ONE YEAR OLD SON WERE IN THE CAR AT THE TIME, WE WERE BOTH SHAKEN BUT NOT INJURED. WHEN THE SUBFRAME FAILED THE HAL...

Nov 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 09V399000 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. THE ISSUE THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING IN REGARDS TO THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON WHILE THE CAR IS IN USE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS STILL AND ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED...

Nov 4, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 09V399000 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. THE ISSUE THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING IN REGARDS TO THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON WHILE THE CAR IS IN USE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS STILL AND ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED...

Nov 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 09V399000 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. THE ISSUE THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING IN REGARDS TO THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON WHILE THE CAR IS IN USE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS STILL AND ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED...

Nov 4, 2010 Structure 194,000 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED OUT ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. AFTER GOING TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP TO HAVE MY TRANS REBUILT I WENT TO A MECHANIC TO SEE WHY I KEPT HEARING STRANGE NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VAN. WHEN THE MECHANIC LIFTED THE VAN HE SHOWED ME THE RUSTED SUBFRAME AND STATED THAT E...

Nov 4, 2010 Suspension 94,794 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000(SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON A MASSIVE BACK ORDER AND WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FO...

Nov 4, 2010 Suspension Crash 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THREE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAULTY REAR AXLE. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES DUE TO THE CRASH. THE DEALER FOUND A CRACK IN THE AXLE AND ADVISED HER T...

Nov 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 09V399000 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. THE ISSUE THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING IN REGARDS TO THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON WHILE THE CAR IS IN USE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS STILL AND ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED...

Nov 4, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 09V399000 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. THE ISSUE THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING IN REGARDS TO THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON WHILE THE CAR IS IN USE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS STILL AND ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED...

Nov 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN I RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 09V399000 I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. THE ISSUE THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING IN REGARDS TO THE ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS GOING ON WHILE THE CAR IS IN USE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS STILL AND ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED...

Nov 4, 2010 Structure 194,000 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME RUSTED OUT ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. AFTER GOING TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP TO HAVE MY TRANS REBUILT I WENT TO A MECHANIC TO SEE WHY I KEPT HEARING STRANGE NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VAN. WHEN THE MECHANIC LIFTED THE VAN HE SHOWED ME THE RUSTED SUBFRAME AND STATED THAT E...

Nov 4, 2010 Suspension 94,794 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000(SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON A MASSIVE BACK ORDER AND WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FO...

Nov 4, 2010 Suspension Crash 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR FOR THREE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAULTY REAR AXLE. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES DUE TO THE CRASH. THE DEALER FOUND A CRACK IN THE AXLE AND ADVISED HER T...

Nov 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,106 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN APRIL 2005. BY AUGUST, THE ABS BRAKE CAME ON. I PROMPTLY TOOK IT TO AL PACKER FORD AND THEY CHARGED ME $545.00 TO REPLACE THE BA CONTROL PLUS LABOR. WITHIN TWO YEARS (IN AUGUST) THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT MANY FAMILIES ARE HAVING A PROBL...

Nov 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,106 mi

I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN APRIL 2005. BY AUGUST, THE ABS BRAKE CAME ON. I PROMPTLY TOOK IT TO AL PACKER FORD AND THEY CHARGED ME $545.00 TO REPLACE THE BA CONTROL PLUS LABOR. WITHIN TWO YEARS (IN AUGUST) THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND THAT MANY FAMILIES ARE HAVING A PROBL...

Oct 31, 2010 Power Train 72,000 mi

ABS LIGHT IS O IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EVEN AFTER THE RECALL IN 2009 FOR ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON FOR THE PAST YEAR ALMOST AND IT IS CAUSING OTHER DEFECTS IN MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN ON ME COMPLETELY AND NOTHING IN MY VEHICLE WILL WORK UNTIL I ...

Oct 31, 2010 Electrical System 72,000 mi

ABS LIGHT IS O IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EVEN AFTER THE RECALL IN 2009 FOR ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON FOR THE PAST YEAR ALMOST AND IT IS CAUSING OTHER DEFECTS IN MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN ON ME COMPLETELY AND NOTHING IN MY VEHICLE WILL WORK UNTIL I ...

Oct 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 72,000 mi

ABS LIGHT IS O IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EVEN AFTER THE RECALL IN 2009 FOR ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON FOR THE PAST YEAR ALMOST AND IT IS CAUSING OTHER DEFECTS IN MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN ON ME COMPLETELY AND NOTHING IN MY VEHICLE WILL WORK UNTIL I ...

Oct 31, 2010 Power Train 72,000 mi

ABS LIGHT IS O IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EVEN AFTER THE RECALL IN 2009 FOR ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON FOR THE PAST YEAR ALMOST AND IT IS CAUSING OTHER DEFECTS IN MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN ON ME COMPLETELY AND NOTHING IN MY VEHICLE WILL WORK UNTIL I ...

Oct 31, 2010 Electrical System 72,000 mi

ABS LIGHT IS O IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EVEN AFTER THE RECALL IN 2009 FOR ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON FOR THE PAST YEAR ALMOST AND IT IS CAUSING OTHER DEFECTS IN MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN ON ME COMPLETELY AND NOTHING IN MY VEHICLE WILL WORK UNTIL I ...

Oct 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 72,000 mi

ABS LIGHT IS O IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EVEN AFTER THE RECALL IN 2009 FOR ABS ECM FAILURE - ABS BRAKE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON FOR THE PAST YEAR ALMOST AND IT IS CAUSING OTHER DEFECTS IN MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN ON ME COMPLETELY AND NOTHING IN MY VEHICLE WILL WORK UNTIL I ...

Oct 27, 2010 Suspension 127,000 mi

THE SUBFRAME IS RUSTING AND CORRODING WHERE THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT. MY VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND HAVE LEARNED THAT NHTSA IS INVESTIGATING THIS ON THE FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Oct 27, 2010 Suspension 66,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTARS REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF YESTERDAY 10-26-10 WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I RECEIVED THE RECALL FROM FORD ON 10-23-10. THESE VANS NEED TO TAKEN OFF THE ROAD NOT JUST TOLD TO BRING THEM IN TO GET CHECKED. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND I THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN TH...

Oct 27, 2010 Structure 140,445 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL POP AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STEER IMPROBABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT SUB FRAME DUE TO SEVERE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T...

Oct 27, 2010 Suspension 127,000 mi

THE SUBFRAME IS RUSTING AND CORRODING WHERE THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT. MY VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND HAVE LEARNED THAT NHTSA IS INVESTIGATING THIS ON THE FORD WINDSTAR. *TR

Oct 27, 2010 Suspension 66,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTARS REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF YESTERDAY 10-26-10 WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I RECEIVED THE RECALL FROM FORD ON 10-23-10. THESE VANS NEED TO TAKEN OFF THE ROAD NOT JUST TOLD TO BRING THEM IN TO GET CHECKED. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AND I THANK GOD MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN TH...

Oct 27, 2010 Structure 140,445 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL POP AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STEER IMPROBABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT SUB FRAME DUE TO SEVERE RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT T...

Oct 26, 2010 Structure 132,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE TO BULL VALLEY FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REAR AXLE RECALL AND WAS INFORMED OF SEVERE RUSTING OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME FROM ONE OF THE SERVICE DESK REPRESENTATIVES AFTER THE INSPECTION. AFTER MORE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL INTERNET POSTINGS REGARDING THIS SA...

Oct 26, 2010 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2011. THE CONTACT ...

Oct 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other 85,135 mi

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED ON PASSENGER SIDE AT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT POINT. REAR SIDE OF ATTACHMENT POINT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY. FRONT SIDE OF ATTACHMENT POINT IS STILL INTACT BUT IS RUSTED AND CRACKED. VEHICLE IS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. PHOTOGRAPHS CAN BE SUBMITTED IF REQUIRED.

Oct 26, 2010 Structure 120,604 mi

MY FAMILY (7 MEMBERS) WAS RETURNING HOME FROM A VACATION DAY. WE WERE 2 1/2 HOURS FROM HOME WHEN SUDDENLY OUR VAN JERKED TO THE RIGHT VERY HARD AND I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING. OUR VEHICLE WAS HEADING STRAIGHT FOR A GUARDRAIL AND CONCRETE BRIDGE WALL. SOMEHOW WE MANAGED TO MISS BOTH AND EN...

Oct 26, 2010 Structure 247,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER A HEARING A LOUD NOISE. WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS...

Oct 26, 2010 Structure 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE K FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE K FRAME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000.

Oct 26, 2010 Structure 132,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE TO BULL VALLEY FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REAR AXLE RECALL AND WAS INFORMED OF SEVERE RUSTING OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME FROM ONE OF THE SERVICE DESK REPRESENTATIVES AFTER THE INSPECTION. AFTER MORE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL INTERNET POSTINGS REGARDING THIS SA...

Oct 26, 2010 Suspension

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V385000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2011. THE CONTACT ...

Oct 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other 85,135 mi

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED ON PASSENGER SIDE AT LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT POINT. REAR SIDE OF ATTACHMENT POINT IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY. FRONT SIDE OF ATTACHMENT POINT IS STILL INTACT BUT IS RUSTED AND CRACKED. VEHICLE IS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. PHOTOGRAPHS CAN BE SUBMITTED IF REQUIRED.

Oct 26, 2010 Structure 120,604 mi

MY FAMILY (7 MEMBERS) WAS RETURNING HOME FROM A VACATION DAY. WE WERE 2 1/2 HOURS FROM HOME WHEN SUDDENLY OUR VAN JERKED TO THE RIGHT VERY HARD AND I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING. OUR VEHICLE WAS HEADING STRAIGHT FOR A GUARDRAIL AND CONCRETE BRIDGE WALL. SOMEHOW WE MANAGED TO MISS BOTH AND EN...

Oct 26, 2010 Structure 247,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER A HEARING A LOUD NOISE. WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE HAD BROKEN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS...

Oct 26, 2010 Structure 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE K FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE K FRAME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000.

Oct 25, 2010 Suspension 100,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT AXLE RUSTED OFF AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY CORROSION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND REFERENCED RECALL 10V...

Oct 25, 2010 Suspension 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). WHEN HE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR FOR FIVE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT ...

Oct 25, 2010 Suspension 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Tires 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Wheels 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Suspension 100,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT AXLE RUSTED OFF AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY CORROSION. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND REFERENCED RECALL 10V...

Oct 25, 2010 Suspension 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN RECALL 10V385000 (SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY). WHEN HE SPOKE WITH THE DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR FOR FIVE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT ...

Oct 25, 2010 Suspension 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Tires 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Power Train 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Structure 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Wheels 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 25, 2010 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

OCCURRENCE: 12 OCTOBER 2010. TRAVELING I-95 WASHINGTON,DC/SUITLAND, MD. VEHICLE: FORD WINDSTAR, 2001. SPEED : 60-65 MPH. TRAFFIC : DENSE. FAILURE OF DEFECTIVE PART : REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO PARTS WHILE TRAVELING ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY, NORTHBOUND. EXPLOSIVE SOUND , LOTS OF SMOKE, EXTREME CONSTERNATION/F...

Oct 24, 2010 Suspension 125,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON M-20 NEAR REMUS, MI I HEARD A LOUD BOOM FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN. I HAD TO REPLACE THE SPRING AND STRUT ASSEMBLY ON THAT SIDE. I WAS TOLD THAT I SHOULD REPLACE T...

Oct 24, 2010 Suspension 125,400 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON M-20 NEAR REMUS, MI I HEARD A LOUD BOOM FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. I PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN. I HAD TO REPLACE THE SPRING AND STRUT ASSEMBLY ON THAT SIDE. I WAS TOLD THAT I SHOULD REPLACE T...

Oct 23, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GOT HOT, AFTER ABOUT 30-40 MILES OF DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO SHIMMY LIKE THE WHEELS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF A BEARING THAT RIDES ON THE MAIN SHAFT OF TRANS, THE ONE THAT CONNECTS THE TRANS TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND E...

Oct 23, 2010 Power Train 70,000 mi

WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GOT HOT, AFTER ABOUT 30-40 MILES OF DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO SHIMMY LIKE THE WHEELS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE DESIGN OF A BEARING THAT RIDES ON THE MAIN SHAFT OF TRANS, THE ONE THAT CONNECTS THE TRANS TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND E...

Oct 22, 2010 Structure 103,000 mi

WE HEARD A NOISE WHEN VEHICLE TURNED AND THEN WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT THE SUBFRAME FELL OFF OF THE CAR LANDING ON THE ROAD. IT HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THE BOLT WAS STILL ATTACHED. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT IT HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 22, 2010 Suspension 132,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE. IN JULY 2010 I NOTICED TWO CRACKS IN THE REAR AXLE. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAD THE CRACKS REPAIRED (WELDED). *TR

Oct 22, 2010 Structure 103,000 mi

WE HEARD A NOISE WHEN VEHICLE TURNED AND THEN WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT THE SUBFRAME FELL OFF OF THE CAR LANDING ON THE ROAD. IT HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THE BOLT WAS STILL ATTACHED. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT IT HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 22, 2010 Suspension 132,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE. IN JULY 2010 I NOTICED TWO CRACKS IN THE REAR AXLE. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAD THE CRACKS REPAIRED (WELDED). *TR

Oct 21, 2010 Structure 89,450 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS BROUGHT TO MY MECHANIC FOR POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH FRONT STABILIZATION. UPON LIFTING TO VEHICLE ON THE LIFT, IT WAS OBVIOUS TO THE MECHANIC THAT THE REAR MOUNT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS HANGING DOWN. I WAS INSTRUCT...

Oct 21, 2010 Structure 89,450 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS BROUGHT TO MY MECHANIC FOR POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH FRONT STABILIZATION. UPON LIFTING TO VEHICLE ON THE LIFT, IT WAS OBVIOUS TO THE MECHANIC THAT THE REAR MOUNT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS HANGING DOWN. I WAS INSTRUCT...

Oct 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED, YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON THIS CAN RESULT IN CRASH. *TR

Oct 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED, YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON THIS CAN RESULT IN CRASH. *TR

Oct 18, 2010 Structure 96,000 mi

ON A SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 10, AROUND 9:00 P.M., WHILE MAKING A TURN INTO MY STREET,, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THE VAN ABRUPTLY STOPPED LEAVING MOST OF THE VEHICLE IN BETWEEN TWO ROADS. THE VAN COULD NOT BE PUSHED OUT OF THE WAY. THE POLICE RESPONDED TO REDIRECT TRAFFIC AND CALLED FOR A FLAT BED TOW...

Oct 18, 2010 Structure 96,000 mi

ON A SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 10, AROUND 9:00 P.M., WHILE MAKING A TURN INTO MY STREET,, I HEARD A LOUD NOISE, THE VAN ABRUPTLY STOPPED LEAVING MOST OF THE VEHICLE IN BETWEEN TWO ROADS. THE VAN COULD NOT BE PUSHED OUT OF THE WAY. THE POLICE RESPONDED TO REDIRECT TRAFFIC AND CALLED FOR A FLAT BED TOW...

Oct 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 168,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. MY ABS & BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO. IT WOULD COME ON A FEW MIN. AFTER IT GETS WARM & NOT GO OUT TILL I TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN COMMERCE ASKING IF THEY COULD CHECK IT OUT. I TOLD THE PARTS ASSOC' WHAT WAS GOING ON & HE STATED F...

Oct 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 113,000 mi

OWN 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. YELLOW ABS & RED BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON CONSTANTLY. HAVE ALREADY REPLACED DE-AC SWITCH UNDER MASTER CYLINDER AND HAVE NEW BRAKE PADS. READING FAULT CODE C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242, C1214, C1210. ALL POINTS TO ABS ECU. *TR

Oct 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 168,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. MY ABS & BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO. IT WOULD COME ON A FEW MIN. AFTER IT GETS WARM & NOT GO OUT TILL I TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN COMMERCE ASKING IF THEY COULD CHECK IT OUT. I TOLD THE PARTS ASSOC' WHAT WAS GOING ON & HE STATED F...

Oct 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 113,000 mi

OWN 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. YELLOW ABS & RED BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON CONSTANTLY. HAVE ALREADY REPLACED DE-AC SWITCH UNDER MASTER CYLINDER AND HAVE NEW BRAKE PADS. READING FAULT CODE C1185, C1198, C1194, C1254, C1246, C1250, C1242, C1214, C1210. ALL POINTS TO ABS ECU. *TR

Oct 12, 2010 Structure 136,120 mi

CLUNKING NOISE FROM R/F OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING LEFT, AND SEVERE PULL WHEN ACCELERATING. FOUND FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED THRU AND CRACKED AT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT SUBFRAME. *TR

Oct 12, 2010 Suspension 136,120 mi

CLUNKING NOISE FROM R/F OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING LEFT, AND SEVERE PULL WHEN ACCELERATING. FOUND FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED THRU AND CRACKED AT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT SUBFRAME. *TR

Oct 12, 2010 Structure 136,120 mi

CLUNKING NOISE FROM R/F OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING LEFT, AND SEVERE PULL WHEN ACCELERATING. FOUND FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED THRU AND CRACKED AT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT SUBFRAME. *TR

Oct 12, 2010 Suspension 136,120 mi

CLUNKING NOISE FROM R/F OF VEHICLE WHEN TURNING LEFT, AND SEVERE PULL WHEN ACCELERATING. FOUND FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED THRU AND CRACKED AT PASSENGER SIDE REAR MOUNT. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT SUBFRAME. *TR

Oct 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 96,966 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN DRIVING A FEW MILES AFTER STARTING CAR, ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IF YOU SHUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF , THEY WILL COME BACK ON SOMETIME OR STAY OF FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES. THERE WERE NO CODES STORED TO BRING UP . THE SPEED CONTROL ...

Oct 11, 2010 Electrical System 96,966 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN DRIVING A FEW MILES AFTER STARTING CAR, ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IF YOU SHUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF , THEY WILL COME BACK ON SOMETIME OR STAY OF FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES. THERE WERE NO CODES STORED TO BRING UP . THE SPEED CONTROL ...

Oct 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,966 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN DRIVING A FEW MILES AFTER STARTING CAR, ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IF YOU SHUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF , THEY WILL COME BACK ON SOMETIME OR STAY OF FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES. THERE WERE NO CODES STORED TO BRING UP . THE SPEED CONTROL ...

Oct 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 96,966 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN DRIVING A FEW MILES AFTER STARTING CAR, ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IF YOU SHUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF , THEY WILL COME BACK ON SOMETIME OR STAY OF FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES. THERE WERE NO CODES STORED TO BRING UP . THE SPEED CONTROL ...

Oct 11, 2010 Electrical System 96,966 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN DRIVING A FEW MILES AFTER STARTING CAR, ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IF YOU SHUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF , THEY WILL COME BACK ON SOMETIME OR STAY OF FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES. THERE WERE NO CODES STORED TO BRING UP . THE SPEED CONTROL ...

Oct 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,966 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN DRIVING A FEW MILES AFTER STARTING CAR, ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. IF YOU SHUT CAR OFF AND START BACK UP THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF , THEY WILL COME BACK ON SOMETIME OR STAY OF FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES. THERE WERE NO CODES STORED TO BRING UP . THE SPEED CONTROL ...

Oct 7, 2010 Structure 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR STEERING ISSUES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 116,000.

Oct 7, 2010 Structure 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR STEERING ISSUES, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 116,000.

Oct 6, 2010 Suspension 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. UPON EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS POINTED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE W...

Oct 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 WINDSTAR, PURCHASED AT FINES FORD BOLTON ON, FOR THE PAST YEAR THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT TEND TO BE ACTIVATED AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP ( 5 MIN) DURING THE SUMMER. HOWEVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR. THE COLDER THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE THE LESS...

Oct 6, 2010 Suspension 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. UPON EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS POINTED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE W...

Oct 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 WINDSTAR, PURCHASED AT FINES FORD BOLTON ON, FOR THE PAST YEAR THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT TEND TO BE ACTIVATED AFTER THE CAR WARMS UP ( 5 MIN) DURING THE SUMMER. HOWEVER DURING THE WINTER MONTHS THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR. THE COLDER THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE THE LESS...

Oct 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 130,534 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 8-9 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID, AND ADDED FLUID TO THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION WITH THE WARNING LI...

Oct 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Fire 132,000 mi

I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND NOTICED SMOKE PUFF OUT FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF MY HOOD. I THOUGHT I WAS OVERHEATING, BUT MY TEMP GAUGE SHOWED NOTHING. AS I PULLED AWAY FROM THE RED LIGHT AND OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I NOTICED MY ABS LIGHT AND MY BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND MY O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLA...

Oct 5, 2010 Structure 92,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH A CRACKED REAR AXLE. NO LETTER HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. OUR VAN MADE CREAKING NOISES AND WE HAD HEARD THROUGH THE MEDIA THAT A RECALL WAS BEGINNING. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPT. WILL NOT GIVE US A DEFINITE ANSWER AS TO WHEN WE CAN EX...

Oct 5, 2010 Suspension 92,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH A CRACKED REAR AXLE. NO LETTER HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. OUR VAN MADE CREAKING NOISES AND WE HAD HEARD THROUGH THE MEDIA THAT A RECALL WAS BEGINNING. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPT. WILL NOT GIVE US A DEFINITE ANSWER AS TO WHEN WE CAN EX...

Oct 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 130,534 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 8-9 MPH THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID, AND ADDED FLUID TO THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION WITH THE WARNING LI...

Oct 5, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Fire 132,000 mi

I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND NOTICED SMOKE PUFF OUT FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF MY HOOD. I THOUGHT I WAS OVERHEATING, BUT MY TEMP GAUGE SHOWED NOTHING. AS I PULLED AWAY FROM THE RED LIGHT AND OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I NOTICED MY ABS LIGHT AND MY BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND MY O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLA...

Oct 5, 2010 Structure 92,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH A CRACKED REAR AXLE. NO LETTER HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. OUR VAN MADE CREAKING NOISES AND WE HAD HEARD THROUGH THE MEDIA THAT A RECALL WAS BEGINNING. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPT. WILL NOT GIVE US A DEFINITE ANSWER AS TO WHEN WE CAN EX...

Oct 5, 2010 Suspension 92,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH A CRACKED REAR AXLE. NO LETTER HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO ADDRESS THIS MATTER. OUR VAN MADE CREAKING NOISES AND WE HAD HEARD THROUGH THE MEDIA THAT A RECALL WAS BEGINNING. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPT. WILL NOT GIVE US A DEFINITE ANSWER AS TO WHEN WE CAN EX...

Oct 4, 2010 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS AGO, THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, THE SPEEDOMETER DIED AND THE ODOMETER CLEARED. I NO LONGER HAVE HEAT IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE , NOR AIR CONDITIONING. APPROXIMATELY A WEEK OR SO AGO, MY H...

Oct 4, 2010 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS AGO, THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, THE SPEEDOMETER DIED AND THE ODOMETER CLEARED. I NO LONGER HAVE HEAT IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE , NOR AIR CONDITIONING. APPROXIMATELY A WEEK OR SO AGO, MY H...

Oct 1, 2010 Structure 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE DEALER INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE FOR RECALL 10V385000 SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY THEY ALSO LOCATED A FAILURE AT THE FRONT H FRAME WHICH WAS CORRODED AND SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WASN'T RECALLED, BUT I...

Oct 1, 2010 Suspension 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE DEALER INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE FOR RECALL 10V385000 SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY THEY ALSO LOCATED A FAILURE AT THE FRONT H FRAME WHICH WAS CORRODED AND SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WASN'T RECALLED, BUT I...

Oct 1, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETECTED THAT THE SUBFRAME EXHIBITED SUBSTANTIAL RUST CORROSION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Oct 1, 2010 Suspension 90,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN THROUGH 2 REAR AXLES! ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF AS I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES COME ON AND STAY ON AND WHILE TURNED OFF WILL SOMETIMES DRAIN THE BATTERY AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK ON AND OFF AND THE HORN WILL BEEP. ALSO AT TIMES MY...

Oct 1, 2010 Interior Lighting 90,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN THROUGH 2 REAR AXLES! ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF AS I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES COME ON AND STAY ON AND WHILE TURNED OFF WILL SOMETIMES DRAIN THE BATTERY AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK ON AND OFF AND THE HORN WILL BEEP. ALSO AT TIMES MY...

Oct 1, 2010 Electrical System 90,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN THROUGH 2 REAR AXLES! ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF AS I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES COME ON AND STAY ON AND WHILE TURNED OFF WILL SOMETIMES DRAIN THE BATTERY AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK ON AND OFF AND THE HORN WILL BEEP. ALSO AT TIMES MY...

Oct 1, 2010 Structure 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE DEALER INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE FOR RECALL 10V385000 SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY THEY ALSO LOCATED A FAILURE AT THE FRONT H FRAME WHICH WAS CORRODED AND SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WASN'T RECALLED, BUT I...

Oct 1, 2010 Suspension 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE DEALER INSPECTED THE REAR AXLE FOR RECALL 10V385000 SUSPENSION: REAR: AXLE: NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY THEY ALSO LOCATED A FAILURE AT THE FRONT H FRAME WHICH WAS CORRODED AND SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WASN'T RECALLED, BUT I...

Oct 1, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETECTED THAT THE SUBFRAME EXHIBITED SUBSTANTIAL RUST CORROSION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Oct 1, 2010 Suspension 90,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN THROUGH 2 REAR AXLES! ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF AS I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES COME ON AND STAY ON AND WHILE TURNED OFF WILL SOMETIMES DRAIN THE BATTERY AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK ON AND OFF AND THE HORN WILL BEEP. ALSO AT TIMES MY...

Oct 1, 2010 Interior Lighting 90,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN THROUGH 2 REAR AXLES! ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF AS I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES COME ON AND STAY ON AND WHILE TURNED OFF WILL SOMETIMES DRAIN THE BATTERY AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK ON AND OFF AND THE HORN WILL BEEP. ALSO AT TIMES MY...

Oct 1, 2010 Electrical System 90,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BROKEN THROUGH 2 REAR AXLES! ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF AS I AM DRIVING AND SOMETIMES COME ON AND STAY ON AND WHILE TURNED OFF WILL SOMETIMES DRAIN THE BATTERY AND THE HEADLIGHTS AND HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK ON AND OFF AND THE HORN WILL BEEP. ALSO AT TIMES MY...

Sep 29, 2010 Structure 110,000 mi

AFTER HEARING SOME NOISE WHEN TURNING I INSPECTED MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX AND FOUND THE SUBFRAME/CRADLE RUSTED OUT ON RIGHT SIDE REAR MOUNT. I HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING YET TO FIX IT (LOOKING FOR PRICES) BUT I KNOW THE SUBFRAME/CRADLE IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Sep 29, 2010 Structure 116,000 mi

THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND CONTROL ARM RUSTED AT 116,000 MILES ONLY. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE ON ALL FORD WINDSTARS, MINE IS A 2001 MODEL. *TR

Sep 29, 2010 Structure 110,000 mi

AFTER HEARING SOME NOISE WHEN TURNING I INSPECTED MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX AND FOUND THE SUBFRAME/CRADLE RUSTED OUT ON RIGHT SIDE REAR MOUNT. I HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING YET TO FIX IT (LOOKING FOR PRICES) BUT I KNOW THE SUBFRAME/CRADLE IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Sep 29, 2010 Structure 116,000 mi

THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND CONTROL ARM RUSTED AT 116,000 MILES ONLY. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE ON ALL FORD WINDSTARS, MINE IS A 2001 MODEL. *TR

Sep 28, 2010 Suspension 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-75 IN TOLEDO OHIO AT 70 MPH WHEN MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. LOST CONTROL BUT WAS ABLE TO NOT HIT ANYONE OR ROLL OVER. I HAVE HAD NO HELP FROM FORD AND NOTHING BUT A RUN AROUND FROM THEM HELP!!! I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND NO TRANSPORTATION. MY ELD...

Sep 28, 2010 Structure 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-75 IN TOLEDO OHIO AT 70 MPH WHEN MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. LOST CONTROL BUT WAS ABLE TO NOT HIT ANYONE OR ROLL OVER. I HAVE HAD NO HELP FROM FORD AND NOTHING BUT A RUN AROUND FROM THEM HELP!!! I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND NO TRANSPORTATION. MY ELD...

Sep 28, 2010 Suspension 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-75 IN TOLEDO OHIO AT 70 MPH WHEN MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. LOST CONTROL BUT WAS ABLE TO NOT HIT ANYONE OR ROLL OVER. I HAVE HAD NO HELP FROM FORD AND NOTHING BUT A RUN AROUND FROM THEM HELP!!! I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND NO TRANSPORTATION. MY ELD...

Sep 28, 2010 Structure 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN I-75 IN TOLEDO OHIO AT 70 MPH WHEN MY REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. LOST CONTROL BUT WAS ABLE TO NOT HIT ANYONE OR ROLL OVER. I HAVE HAD NO HELP FROM FORD AND NOTHING BUT A RUN AROUND FROM THEM HELP!!! I HAVE 4 CHILDREN AND NO TRANSPORTATION. MY ELD...

Sep 27, 2010 Structure 148,000 mi

WENT FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME IS ALL BUT RUSTED OUT. *TR

Sep 27, 2010 Structure 148,000 mi

WENT FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME IS ALL BUT RUSTED OUT. *TR

Sep 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD EXTEND TO THE FLOORBOARD AND ABNORMALLY PULL THE VEHICLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES AT AN AUTOMOTIVE CENTER BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALMOST EVERY CO...

Sep 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 78,349 mi

REF. NHTSA DEFECT INVESTIGATION PE10026: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EXPERIENCED FRONT ENGINE CRADLE FAILURE ON PASSENGER SIDE WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION, 26 JUNE 2009. NO INJURIES BUT RATTLED NERVES. HALF SHAFT AND ENGINE CRADLE REPLACED - VEHICLE IMPEDED TRAFFIC FOR AN HOUR UNTIL REMOVED BY FLAT BED TRUCK....

Sep 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD EXTEND TO THE FLOORBOARD AND ABNORMALLY PULL THE VEHICLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES AT AN AUTOMOTIVE CENTER BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ALMOST EVERY CO...

Sep 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 78,349 mi

REF. NHTSA DEFECT INVESTIGATION PE10026: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EXPERIENCED FRONT ENGINE CRADLE FAILURE ON PASSENGER SIDE WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION, 26 JUNE 2009. NO INJURIES BUT RATTLED NERVES. HALF SHAFT AND ENGINE CRADLE REPLACED - VEHICLE IMPEDED TRAFFIC FOR AN HOUR UNTIL REMOVED BY FLAT BED TRUCK....

Sep 19, 2010 Traction Control System 93,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR SE SPORT. I KNOW OF ONE OTHER WINDSTAR IN OUR TOWN WHO HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 19, 2010 Traction Control System 93,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR SE SPORT. I KNOW OF ONE OTHER WINDSTAR IN OUR TOWN WHO HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 17, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH DOWNHILL WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD, CRASHING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUB FRAME CRADLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE FR...

Sep 17, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH DOWNHILL WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD, CRASHING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE SUB FRAME CRADLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE FR...

Sep 16, 2010 Structure 149,000 mi

AS MY WIFE BACKED THE VAN OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. *TR

Sep 16, 2010 Structure 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN I STRAIGHTENED OUT I NOTICED THAT MY STEERING WHEEL WAS STILL TURNED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. BEING CAUTIOUS NOW LISTENED FOR WARNING SOUNDS OF POSSIBLE FURTHER PROBLEMS, THERE WAS NO STRANGE SOUNDS OR SHAKING NOTHING TO INDICATE WHAT WOULD ...

Sep 16, 2010 Structure 149,000 mi

AS MY WIFE BACKED THE VAN OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. *TR

Sep 16, 2010 Structure 170,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN I STRAIGHTENED OUT I NOTICED THAT MY STEERING WHEEL WAS STILL TURNED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. BEING CAUTIOUS NOW LISTENED FOR WARNING SOUNDS OF POSSIBLE FURTHER PROBLEMS, THERE WAS NO STRANGE SOUNDS OR SHAKING NOTHING TO INDICATE WHAT WOULD ...

Sep 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,700 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED : ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN IT GOES ON BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY AND CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING. TWICE NOW INCLUDING TODAY I HAVE BEEN PARKING MY CAR (SO MAYBE 5 MPH) AND THE ABS BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERL...

Sep 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,700 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED : ABS LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN IT GOES ON BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY AND CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING. TWICE NOW INCLUDING TODAY I HAVE BEEN PARKING MY CAR (SO MAYBE 5 MPH) AND THE ABS BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERL...

Sep 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

ABS ECM FAILER, FORD WINDSTAR 2001: THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER 5-10 MIN. THE CODE FOR THE PROBLE IS C1185 OR RELAY PROBLEM. THE ABS CONTROLER IS A ABS EBC 430 MADE BY KELSEY-HAYES . THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED IN 2007. I SEE THE EBC 430 UNIT MADE FOR THE GM WAS RECALLED. THIS HAS MADE ...

Sep 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS/BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND STAY ON. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF, BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON. BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PUMPED AND PULLED FOR LIGHTS TO TURN OFF. PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO, WAS INTERMITTENT, BUT IS NOW, AS OF 4 MONTHS AGO, HAPPENING ...

Sep 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

ABS ECM FAILER, FORD WINDSTAR 2001: THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER 5-10 MIN. THE CODE FOR THE PROBLE IS C1185 OR RELAY PROBLEM. THE ABS CONTROLER IS A ABS EBC 430 MADE BY KELSEY-HAYES . THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED IN 2007. I SEE THE EBC 430 UNIT MADE FOR THE GM WAS RECALLED. THIS HAS MADE ...

Sep 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS/BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND STAY ON. WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF, BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON. BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE PUMPED AND PULLED FOR LIGHTS TO TURN OFF. PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO, WAS INTERMITTENT, BUT IS NOW, AS OF 4 MONTHS AGO, HAPPENING ...

Sep 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

NO ACCIDENTS YET, MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WITHIN THE FIRST MILE EVERYDAY I USE MY WINDSTAR AND THE ABS ACTIVATES AND OFTEN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS AN UGLY NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES AND THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO STOP, JUST LIKE IT WOULD IN AN ANTI-SKID SITUATION. I HAVE REPLACE...

Sep 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,000 mi

NO ACCIDENTS YET, MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WITHIN THE FIRST MILE EVERYDAY I USE MY WINDSTAR AND THE ABS ACTIVATES AND OFTEN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS AN UGLY NOISE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES AND THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO STOP, JUST LIKE IT WOULD IN AN ANTI-SKID SITUATION. I HAVE REPLACE...

Sep 12, 2010 Structure 152,000 mi

MY WIFE PULLED OUT OF SOMEONE'S DRIVEWAY AND WITHOUT A WARNING, THE FRONT END OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAD FALLEN OUT DESTROYING THE CONTROL ARM, STRUT AND POSSIBLY MORE DAMAGE. THE VAN GOT TAKEN TO A GARAGE WHERE IT WAS REVEALED THAT THE CRADLE HAD BASICALLY SPLIT AND IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE H...

Sep 12, 2010 Structure 152,000 mi

MY WIFE PULLED OUT OF SOMEONE'S DRIVEWAY AND WITHOUT A WARNING, THE FRONT END OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAD FALLEN OUT DESTROYING THE CONTROL ARM, STRUT AND POSSIBLY MORE DAMAGE. THE VAN GOT TAKEN TO A GARAGE WHERE IT WAS REVEALED THAT THE CRADLE HAD BASICALLY SPLIT AND IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON THE H...

Sep 11, 2010 Structure 154,731 mi

I WAS DRIVING A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WITH 154K MILES ON A RAINY NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A 3 LANE INTERSTATE WITH 5 CHILDREN ABOARD. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE AND LOST ALL CONTROL AS THE STEERING AND BRAKING WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. AS I TRIED TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER, IT KEPT SWE...

Sep 11, 2010 Suspension 154,731 mi

I WAS DRIVING A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WITH 154K MILES ON A RAINY NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A 3 LANE INTERSTATE WITH 5 CHILDREN ABOARD. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE AND LOST ALL CONTROL AS THE STEERING AND BRAKING WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. AS I TRIED TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER, IT KEPT SWE...

Sep 11, 2010 Structure 154,731 mi

I WAS DRIVING A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WITH 154K MILES ON A RAINY NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A 3 LANE INTERSTATE WITH 5 CHILDREN ABOARD. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE AND LOST ALL CONTROL AS THE STEERING AND BRAKING WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. AS I TRIED TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER, IT KEPT SWE...

Sep 11, 2010 Suspension 154,731 mi

I WAS DRIVING A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WITH 154K MILES ON A RAINY NIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A 3 LANE INTERSTATE WITH 5 CHILDREN ABOARD. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE AND LOST ALL CONTROL AS THE STEERING AND BRAKING WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. AS I TRIED TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER, IT KEPT SWE...

Sep 9, 2010 Structure 156,000 mi

MY 01 FORD WINDSTAR VAN SUB FRAME HAS LOT OF CORROSION. I HAVE NOTICE THIS AFTER READING REAR AXEL RECALL. *TR

Sep 9, 2010 Structure 156,000 mi

MY 01 FORD WINDSTAR VAN SUB FRAME HAS LOT OF CORROSION. I HAVE NOTICE THIS AFTER READING REAR AXEL RECALL. *TR

Sep 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

WE BOUGHT VAN USED... FROM BEGINNING ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH ARE CONSTANTLY ON. I BELIEVE THIS IS CAUSING THE ALSO CONSTANT BEEPING. WE HAVE GOTTEN A TUNE UP, CHANGED THE BRAKES, OIL, AIRFILTER AND HAD THE CODES CHECKED... LIGHTS ARE STILL ON AND STILL LOTS OF WARNING BEEPS GOING OFF !! *TR

Sep 6, 2010 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT VAN USED... FROM BEGINNING ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH ARE CONSTANTLY ON. I BELIEVE THIS IS CAUSING THE ALSO CONSTANT BEEPING. WE HAVE GOTTEN A TUNE UP, CHANGED THE BRAKES, OIL, AIRFILTER AND HAD THE CODES CHECKED... LIGHTS ARE STILL ON AND STILL LOTS OF WARNING BEEPS GOING OFF !! *TR

Sep 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

WE BOUGHT VAN USED... FROM BEGINNING ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH ARE CONSTANTLY ON. I BELIEVE THIS IS CAUSING THE ALSO CONSTANT BEEPING. WE HAVE GOTTEN A TUNE UP, CHANGED THE BRAKES, OIL, AIRFILTER AND HAD THE CODES CHECKED... LIGHTS ARE STILL ON AND STILL LOTS OF WARNING BEEPS GOING OFF !! *TR

Sep 6, 2010 Electrical System

WE BOUGHT VAN USED... FROM BEGINNING ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH ARE CONSTANTLY ON. I BELIEVE THIS IS CAUSING THE ALSO CONSTANT BEEPING. WE HAVE GOTTEN A TUNE UP, CHANGED THE BRAKES, OIL, AIRFILTER AND HAD THE CODES CHECKED... LIGHTS ARE STILL ON AND STILL LOTS OF WARNING BEEPS GOING OFF !! *TR

Sep 5, 2010 Suspension 95,000 mi

SEPT 4, 2010, APPROX 5 PM ON INTERSTATE 80 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN ALTOONA, IOWA MY 2001 FORD WINDSTARS REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN 2 AND WE MIRACULOUSLY CUT ACROSS SEVERAL LANES OF TRAFFIC ONTO THE SHOULDER. I TRULY THOUGHT THIS WAS GOING TO BE THE END OF OUR LIVES. WE WERE NOT INJURED. THE HIGHWAY PATROL GOT...

Sep 5, 2010 Suspension 95,000 mi

SEPT 4, 2010, APPROX 5 PM ON INTERSTATE 80 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN ALTOONA, IOWA MY 2001 FORD WINDSTARS REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN 2 AND WE MIRACULOUSLY CUT ACROSS SEVERAL LANES OF TRAFFIC ONTO THE SHOULDER. I TRULY THOUGHT THIS WAS GOING TO BE THE END OF OUR LIVES. WE WERE NOT INJURED. THE HIGHWAY PATROL GOT...

Sep 3, 2010 Suspension

I DRIVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND WAS RELIEVED TO FIND OUT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE FOR THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A TICKING TIME BOMB SINCE MAY 2010 THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON THE SAME DAY I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT AND I HAVE REPLACED FOUR REAR TIRES SINCE. NOT UNTIL I ...

Sep 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL. WHILE DRIVING ON WET / SLIPPERY ROADS, THE STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM IS INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE IS ANY TIME THE VEHICLE...

Sep 3, 2010 Suspension

I DRIVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND WAS RELIEVED TO FIND OUT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE REAR AXLE FOR THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A TICKING TIME BOMB SINCE MAY 2010 THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON THE SAME DAY I DROVE THE CAR OFF THE LOT AND I HAVE REPLACED FOUR REAR TIRES SINCE. NOT UNTIL I ...

Sep 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL. WHILE DRIVING ON WET / SLIPPERY ROADS, THE STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE FAILURE OF THE ABS SYSTEM IS INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. THE FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE IS ANY TIME THE VEHICLE...

Sep 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,500 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON. WE TOOK OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE 09S09 RECALL REPAIRED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE; HOWEVER, WE ARE NOW HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSI...

Sep 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,500 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON. WE TOOK OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE 09S09 RECALL REPAIRED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE; HOWEVER, WE ARE NOW HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSI...

Sep 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS STILL ON. I HAD RECALL 09S09 PERFORMED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. MY CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. MY BRAKE! LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS STILL ON. I HAD RECALL 09S09 PERFORMED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. MY CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. MY BRAKE! LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON DURING SUMMER MONTHS ON MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINIVAN. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Electrical System 97,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON DURING SUMMER MONTHS ON MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINIVAN. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Structure 116,000 mi

REAR AXLE FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001. AS A RESULT I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Suspension 116,000 mi

REAR AXLE FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001. AS A RESULT I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS STILL ON. I HAD RECALL 09S09 PERFORMED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. MY CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. MY BRAKE! LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS STILL ON. I HAD RECALL 09S09 PERFORMED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. MY CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. MY BRAKE! LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 97,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON DURING SUMMER MONTHS ON MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINIVAN. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Electrical System 97,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON DURING SUMMER MONTHS ON MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 MINIVAN. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Structure 116,000 mi

REAR AXLE FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001. AS A RESULT I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Sep 1, 2010 Suspension 116,000 mi

REAR AXLE FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001. AS A RESULT I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Structure 93,929 mi

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IS CRACKED. NOTICED A BANGING SOUND WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THAT IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Power Train 93,929 mi

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IS CRACKED. NOTICED A BANGING SOUND WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THAT IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Structure 93,929 mi

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IS CRACKED. NOTICED A BANGING SOUND WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THAT IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Power Train 93,929 mi

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IS CRACKED. NOTICED A BANGING SOUND WHILE GOING OVER BUMPS. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP THAT IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 30, 2010 Structure 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF A SUB-FRAME CORROSION FAILURE SIMILAR TO THE ONE DESCRIBED IN INVESTIGATION PR 10-026. THERE IS A "U-SHAPED" SUBFRAME ELEMENT WHICH CONNECTS TO THE MAIN FRAME NEAR THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF BOTH FRONT SEATS AND EXTENDS FORWARD AROUND THE FRONT OF THE...

Aug 30, 2010 Suspension 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF A SUB-FRAME CORROSION FAILURE SIMILAR TO THE ONE DESCRIBED IN INVESTIGATION PR 10-026. THERE IS A "U-SHAPED" SUBFRAME ELEMENT WHICH CONNECTS TO THE MAIN FRAME NEAR THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF BOTH FRONT SEATS AND EXTENDS FORWARD AROUND THE FRONT OF THE...

Aug 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) DEVELOPED A LEAK. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)....

Aug 30, 2010 Equipment 60,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) DEVELOPED A LEAK. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)....

Aug 30, 2010 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) DEVELOPED A LEAK. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)....

Aug 30, 2010 Traction Control System 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND A MESSAGE DISPLAYED READING "CHECK TRACTION CONTROL". THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BECAUS...

Aug 30, 2010 Structure 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF A SUB-FRAME CORROSION FAILURE SIMILAR TO THE ONE DESCRIBED IN INVESTIGATION PR 10-026. THERE IS A "U-SHAPED" SUBFRAME ELEMENT WHICH CONNECTS TO THE MAIN FRAME NEAR THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF BOTH FRONT SEATS AND EXTENDS FORWARD AROUND THE FRONT OF THE...

Aug 30, 2010 Suspension 106,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF A SUB-FRAME CORROSION FAILURE SIMILAR TO THE ONE DESCRIBED IN INVESTIGATION PR 10-026. THERE IS A "U-SHAPED" SUBFRAME ELEMENT WHICH CONNECTS TO THE MAIN FRAME NEAR THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF BOTH FRONT SEATS AND EXTENDS FORWARD AROUND THE FRONT OF THE...

Aug 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) DEVELOPED A LEAK. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)....

Aug 30, 2010 Equipment 60,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) DEVELOPED A LEAK. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)....

Aug 30, 2010 Electrical System 60,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) DEVELOPED A LEAK. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)....

Aug 30, 2010 Traction Control System 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND A MESSAGE DISPLAYED READING "CHECK TRACTION CONTROL". THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BECAUS...

Aug 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 156,000 mi

LIGHTS IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SAYING "BRAKES AND ABS" COMES ON, EVERY TIME I HIT A POT HOLE. I GOT IT CHECKED AT 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND 1 DEALER, THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES OR ABS MODULE. OCCURS EVERYDAY. *TR

Aug 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 156,000 mi

LIGHTS IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SAYING "BRAKES AND ABS" COMES ON, EVERY TIME I HIT A POT HOLE. I GOT IT CHECKED AT 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND 1 DEALER, THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES OR ABS MODULE. OCCURS EVERYDAY. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON. HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN SUMMER TIME THAN WINTER. USUALLY HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN CITY DRIVING AFTER APPLYING BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES. WILL USUALLY NOT COME ON RIGHT AT STARTUP, BUT AFTER DRIVING A ...

Aug 28, 2010 Electrical System 120,000 mi

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Aug 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Aug 28, 2010 Traction Control System 120,000 mi

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Aug 28, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 120,000 mi

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Aug 28, 2010 Suspension 157,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AT 55MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VAN START TO SWAY AND PULL ERATICALLY I PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE EXPRESSWAY AND FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE ON MY VAN HAD CRACKED IN HALF. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Suspension 164,529 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE A SUSPENSION PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF BOUNCING. REAR AXLE FAILURE THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 164000 MILES. 7/13/09 $868.90 AXLE TUBE AND HOOKS REPLACED. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Suspension Crash 10,800 mi

ALEX. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 130,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FOR 4 YEARS, AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS 5 TIMES AND LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE ON MY 6TH REPLACEMENT SOON...THE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD KEEPS ON IN THE ENGAGED AND WILL NOT RELEASE. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Electrical System 20,500 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT, 20,000 MILES ABS, BRAKE, & TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON AFTER FIRST STARTING CAR AND RUNNING FOR A WHILE.. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES EQUALLY FILLED AT 35PSI. JUST BOUGHT THIS VAN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAD IT...

Aug 28, 2010 Tires 20,500 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT, 20,000 MILES ABS, BRAKE, & TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON AFTER FIRST STARTING CAR AND RUNNING FOR A WHILE.. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES EQUALLY FILLED AT 35PSI. JUST BOUGHT THIS VAN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAD IT...

Aug 28, 2010 Power Train 20,500 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT, 20,000 MILES ABS, BRAKE, & TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON AFTER FIRST STARTING CAR AND RUNNING FOR A WHILE.. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES EQUALLY FILLED AT 35PSI. JUST BOUGHT THIS VAN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAD IT...

Aug 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS BRAKE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ON. HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN SUMMER TIME THAN WINTER. USUALLY HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN CITY DRIVING AFTER APPLYING BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES. WILL USUALLY NOT COME ON RIGHT AT STARTUP, BUT AFTER DRIVING A ...

Aug 28, 2010 Electrical System 120,000 mi

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Aug 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Aug 28, 2010 Traction Control System 120,000 mi

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Aug 28, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 120,000 mi

MY 2001 HAS A BRAKE LIGHT, ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BOARD PROBLEM. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON THE DOOR CHIME COMES ON WHEN I TURN THE KEY OFF. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING ALL THE TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CA...

Aug 28, 2010 Suspension 157,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY AT 55MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VAN START TO SWAY AND PULL ERATICALLY I PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE EXPRESSWAY AND FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE ON MY VAN HAD CRACKED IN HALF. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Suspension 164,529 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR VEHICLE SEEMED TO HAVE A SUSPENSION PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF BOUNCING. REAR AXLE FAILURE THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT 164000 MILES. 7/13/09 $868.90 AXLE TUBE AND HOOKS REPLACED. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Suspension Crash 10,800 mi

ALEX. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 130,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FOR 4 YEARS, AND I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS 5 TIMES AND LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE ON MY 6TH REPLACEMENT SOON...THE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD KEEPS ON IN THE ENGAGED AND WILL NOT RELEASE. *TR

Aug 28, 2010 Electrical System 20,500 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT, 20,000 MILES ABS, BRAKE, & TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON AFTER FIRST STARTING CAR AND RUNNING FOR A WHILE.. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES EQUALLY FILLED AT 35PSI. JUST BOUGHT THIS VAN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAD IT...

Aug 28, 2010 Tires 20,500 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT, 20,000 MILES ABS, BRAKE, & TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON AFTER FIRST STARTING CAR AND RUNNING FOR A WHILE.. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES EQUALLY FILLED AT 35PSI. JUST BOUGHT THIS VAN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAD IT...

Aug 28, 2010 Power Train 20,500 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT, 20,000 MILES ABS, BRAKE, & TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON AFTER FIRST STARTING CAR AND RUNNING FOR A WHILE.. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF, TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WITH ALL 4 NEW TIRES EQUALLY FILLED AT 35PSI. JUST BOUGHT THIS VAN. TRANSMISSION SLIPS, HAD IT...

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 92,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Electrical System 92,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 92,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Parking Brake 92,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 92,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Power Train 83,807 mi

1. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. 2. REAR AXEL BROKE IN 2 PLACES ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. THE CAR VEERED UNCONTROLLABLY ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. 3. THE CAR WAS TOWED 90 MILES TO OUR LOCAL SERVICE STATION WHERE AXEL WAS REPLACED WITH A USED PART. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Suspension 83,807 mi

1. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. 2. REAR AXEL BROKE IN 2 PLACES ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. THE CAR VEERED UNCONTROLLABLY ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. 3. THE CAR WAS TOWED 90 MILES TO OUR LOCAL SERVICE STATION WHERE AXEL WAS REPLACED WITH A USED PART. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Traction Control System 109,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 VAN. PERIODICALLY THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL WARNING MESSAGE ALONG WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON. NOW IT SEEMS TO BE OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY WITHIN THE PAST MONTH OR TWO. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 109,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 VAN. PERIODICALLY THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL WARNING MESSAGE ALONG WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON. NOW IT SEEMS TO BE OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY WITHIN THE PAST MONTH OR TWO. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 120,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHEN COMING TO ROLLING STOP ABS BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE AND VAN WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS AFTER THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN WAS TAKEN IN AND HAD THE SWITCH RECALL DONE. HAD TO HAVE THE ABS MODULE REPLACED...

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE FORD WINDSTAR OCT. 09 09S09 RECALL FIXED ON OUR 2001 WINDSTAR DUE TO LEAKS AND MALFUNCTIONING A/C AND CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE STILL INTERMITTENTLY LIGHTING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FORD DEALER WE TOOK IT TO SAID THAT WHEN THOSE ARE ON, WE HAVE NO ABS SYS...

Aug 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE FORD WINDSTAR OCT. 09 09S09 RECALL FIXED ON OUR 2001 WINDSTAR DUE TO LEAKS AND MALFUNCTIONING A/C AND CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE STILL INTERMITTENTLY LIGHTING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FORD DEALER WE TOOK IT TO SAID THAT WHEN THOSE ARE ON, WE HAVE NO ABS SYS...

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 92,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Electrical System 92,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 92,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Parking Brake 92,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 92,000 mi

ABS LIGHT ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR STAYS ON & ALL ODOMETER FUNCTIONS & RADIO CEASE OPERATION & FREEZE IN PLACE! *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Power Train 83,807 mi

1. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. 2. REAR AXEL BROKE IN 2 PLACES ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. THE CAR VEERED UNCONTROLLABLY ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. 3. THE CAR WAS TOWED 90 MILES TO OUR LOCAL SERVICE STATION WHERE AXEL WAS REPLACED WITH A USED PART. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Suspension 83,807 mi

1. VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL. 2. REAR AXEL BROKE IN 2 PLACES ON THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. THE CAR VEERED UNCONTROLLABLY ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. 3. THE CAR WAS TOWED 90 MILES TO OUR LOCAL SERVICE STATION WHERE AXEL WAS REPLACED WITH A USED PART. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Traction Control System 109,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 VAN. PERIODICALLY THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL WARNING MESSAGE ALONG WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON. NOW IT SEEMS TO BE OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY WITHIN THE PAST MONTH OR TWO. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 109,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 VAN. PERIODICALLY THE CHECK TRACTION CONTROL WARNING MESSAGE ALONG WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS COMING ON. NOW IT SEEMS TO BE OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY WITHIN THE PAST MONTH OR TWO. *TR

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 120,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHEN COMING TO ROLLING STOP ABS BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE AND VAN WOULD NOT STOP EVEN WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS AFTER THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN WAS TAKEN IN AND HAD THE SWITCH RECALL DONE. HAD TO HAVE THE ABS MODULE REPLACED...

Aug 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE FORD WINDSTAR OCT. 09 09S09 RECALL FIXED ON OUR 2001 WINDSTAR DUE TO LEAKS AND MALFUNCTIONING A/C AND CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE STILL INTERMITTENTLY LIGHTING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FORD DEALER WE TOOK IT TO SAID THAT WHEN THOSE ARE ON, WE HAVE NO ABS SYS...

Aug 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

AFTER HAVING THE FORD WINDSTAR OCT. 09 09S09 RECALL FIXED ON OUR 2001 WINDSTAR DUE TO LEAKS AND MALFUNCTIONING A/C AND CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS AND BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE STILL INTERMITTENTLY LIGHTING ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FORD DEALER WE TOOK IT TO SAID THAT WHEN THOSE ARE ON, WE HAVE NO ABS SYS...

Aug 26, 2010 Suspension

OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN . ON TUESDAY, 8/24, I WAS DRIVING FROM RHINEBECK NY TO YONKERS, NY, MOSTLY ALONG THE TACONIC PARKWAY. THIS PARKWAY HAS MANY POTHOLES DUE TO THE GRATES SINKING OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR AND IT IS VERY HARD TO AVOID MANY OF THESE GRATES BECAUSE OF THEIR LOCATION ALO...

Aug 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other 81,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 - PROBLEMS WITH ABS/BRAKE LIGHT: COMING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY ON FOR A LONG TIME, THEN GOES OFF. THEN WILL COME BACK. REPLACING BRAKE SHOES, DRUMS, BRAKE PADS, BLEEDING CYLINDERS, DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IT COST ME OVER THEN $500 IN REPAIRS BUT PR...

Aug 26, 2010 Suspension

OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN . ON TUESDAY, 8/24, I WAS DRIVING FROM RHINEBECK NY TO YONKERS, NY, MOSTLY ALONG THE TACONIC PARKWAY. THIS PARKWAY HAS MANY POTHOLES DUE TO THE GRATES SINKING OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR AND IT IS VERY HARD TO AVOID MANY OF THESE GRATES BECAUSE OF THEIR LOCATION ALO...

Aug 26, 2010 Unknown Or Other 81,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 - PROBLEMS WITH ABS/BRAKE LIGHT: COMING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES IT WILL STAY ON FOR A LONG TIME, THEN GOES OFF. THEN WILL COME BACK. REPLACING BRAKE SHOES, DRUMS, BRAKE PADS, BLEEDING CYLINDERS, DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IT COST ME OVER THEN $500 IN REPAIRS BUT PR...

Aug 25, 2010 Suspension 91,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING AT CITY SPEEDS A LOUD CLUNKING WAS NOTICED IN THE REAR. NO LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURRED. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED A REAR AXLE FAILURE AND RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE IS OWNED IN A "SALT-BELT" STATE, HAS 91,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN LIGHTLY DRIVEN...

Aug 25, 2010 Suspension 91,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING AT CITY SPEEDS A LOUD CLUNKING WAS NOTICED IN THE REAR. NO LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURRED. THE DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED A REAR AXLE FAILURE AND RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE IS OWNED IN A "SALT-BELT" STATE, HAS 91,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN LIGHTLY DRIVEN...

Aug 24, 2010 Structure 129,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS MAKING NOISES IN THE BACK FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. JUST RECENTLY, THE NOISE GOT MUCH LOUDER WHEN BACKING UP AND GOING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. BEFORE DRIVING TODAY, I LOOKED UNDER THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE TO SEE THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM WAS CRACKED AT LEAST 95% ABOUT 18 INCHES FROM THE ...

Aug 24, 2010 Structure 129,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS MAKING NOISES IN THE BACK FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. JUST RECENTLY, THE NOISE GOT MUCH LOUDER WHEN BACKING UP AND GOING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. BEFORE DRIVING TODAY, I LOOKED UNDER THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE TO SEE THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM WAS CRACKED AT LEAST 95% ABOUT 18 INCHES FROM THE ...

Aug 23, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 150,000 MILES, DRIVING ON HIGHWAY APPROX. 55 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE STARTING SWAYING THEN HEARD A LOAD CRASH AND A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE, THOUGHT IT WAS A BLOW OUT. PULLED ON TO A SIDE ROAD BOTH REAR TIRES WERE BOWED IN AND REAR AXLE HAD SPLIT. *TR

Aug 23, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 150,000 MILES, DRIVING ON HIGHWAY APPROX. 55 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE STARTING SWAYING THEN HEARD A LOAD CRASH AND A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE, THOUGHT IT WAS A BLOW OUT. PULLED ON TO A SIDE ROAD BOTH REAR TIRES WERE BOWED IN AND REAR AXLE HAD SPLIT. *TR

Aug 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

WHEN THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, THE BRAKING DISTANCE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT COMES ON WITH HOT WEATHER. ON A COOL MORNING OR AT NIGHT THERE WILL BE NO WARNING LIGHTS, BUT THEY COME UP WHEN CAR HEATS UP IN THE SUN. THE FORD RECALL 09S09 WA...

Aug 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

WHEN THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, THE BRAKING DISTANCE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT COMES ON WITH HOT WEATHER. ON A COOL MORNING OR AT NIGHT THERE WILL BE NO WARNING LIGHTS, BUT THEY COME UP WHEN CAR HEATS UP IN THE SUN. THE FORD RECALL 09S09 WA...

Aug 22, 2010 Suspension 96,360 mi

I WENT TO RUN AN ERRAND & THE VAN SEEMED TO BE HANDLING STRANGELY. IT FELT LIKE THE REAR WAS JUMPING/SHIFTING ON "NORMAL" PAVEMENT. I TURNED AROUND (ONLY .5 MILES FROM HOME) & FOUND THE REAR TIRES ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR "CAVED INWARDS". I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MAKE IT THE SHORT DISTANCE BACK TO MY HOME...

Aug 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

WHEN THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, THE BRAKING DISTANCE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT COMES ON WITH HOT WEATHER. ON A COOL MORNING OR AT NIGHT THERE WILL BE NO WARNING LIGHTS, BUT THEY COME UP WHEN CAR HEATS UP IN THE SUN. THE FORD RECALL 09S09 WA...

Aug 22, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

WHEN THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, THE BRAKING DISTANCE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT COMES ON WITH HOT WEATHER. ON A COOL MORNING OR AT NIGHT THERE WILL BE NO WARNING LIGHTS, BUT THEY COME UP WHEN CAR HEATS UP IN THE SUN. THE FORD RECALL 09S09 WA...

Aug 22, 2010 Suspension 96,360 mi

I WENT TO RUN AN ERRAND & THE VAN SEEMED TO BE HANDLING STRANGELY. IT FELT LIKE THE REAR WAS JUMPING/SHIFTING ON "NORMAL" PAVEMENT. I TURNED AROUND (ONLY .5 MILES FROM HOME) & FOUND THE REAR TIRES ON MY 2001 WINDSTAR "CAVED INWARDS". I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MAKE IT THE SHORT DISTANCE BACK TO MY HOME...

Aug 19, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXEL BREAK 1. HEARD ODD SOUND UNDER CAR 2. REAR AXEL BROKE NEAR DRIVER SIDE OF CAR. 3. DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT GET THE PART, I MUST FIND MY OWN. *TR

Aug 19, 2010 Structure 140,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXEL BREAK 1. HEARD ODD SOUND UNDER CAR 2. REAR AXEL BROKE NEAR DRIVER SIDE OF CAR. 3. DEALER SAYS THEY CANNOT GET THE PART, I MUST FIND MY OWN. *TR

Aug 18, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

OWN A 2000 WINDSTAR. AFTER THE LAST RECALL THOUGHT IT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE ARE CONSTANTLY ON. THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, AIR CONDITIONING NOT WORKING. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO A GARAGE YET. BUT WILL BE. *TR

Aug 18, 2010 Suspension 160,030 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX MINIVAN AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON INTERSTATE 270 IN MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30 PM ON WED. 8/18/2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE'S BACK END STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THINKING IT MIGHT BE A BLOWN TIRE, I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO SEE IF I COULD ...

Aug 18, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

OWN A 2000 WINDSTAR. AFTER THE LAST RECALL THOUGHT IT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE ARE CONSTANTLY ON. THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, AIR CONDITIONING NOT WORKING. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO A GARAGE YET. BUT WILL BE. *TR

Aug 18, 2010 Suspension 160,030 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX MINIVAN AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON INTERSTATE 270 IN MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30 PM ON WED. 8/18/2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE'S BACK END STARTED TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THINKING IT MIGHT BE A BLOWN TIRE, I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO SEE IF I COULD ...

Aug 17, 2010 Electrical System 96,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS JUST CLEARED FROM THE SERV. DEPT FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE ABS AND OD WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING (THEY SAID DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE). NOW THE LIGHTS ARE BACK ON, THE REMAINING DASH LIGHTS ARE GOING CRAZY AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WE...

Aug 17, 2010 Suspension 127,320 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. REAR AXLE CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY. METALLIC CLICKING OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS DRIVEN IN REVERSE THE DAY BEFORE THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. *TR

Aug 17, 2010 Power Train 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN HE STRUCK A POTHOLE, CAUSING THE REAR AXLE TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE HE WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,000. UPDA...

Aug 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

2001 FORD WINDSTAR:SPEEDO INOP WHEN RED BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, ABS LIGHT ON, AND RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE RECALL PERFORMED AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT RECALL WOULD NOT COVER. CALLED FORD HOTLINE AND THEY TALKED TO DEALER. PULLING OUT OF DEALER ABS LIGHT CAME ...

Aug 17, 2010 Electrical System 96,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT WAS JUST CLEARED FROM THE SERV. DEPT FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE ABS AND OD WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING (THEY SAID DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE). NOW THE LIGHTS ARE BACK ON, THE REMAINING DASH LIGHTS ARE GOING CRAZY AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WE...

Aug 17, 2010 Suspension 127,320 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. REAR AXLE CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY. METALLIC CLICKING OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS DRIVEN IN REVERSE THE DAY BEFORE THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. *TR

Aug 17, 2010 Power Train 122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN HE STRUCK A POTHOLE, CAUSING THE REAR AXLE TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE HE WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,000. UPDA...

Aug 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

2001 FORD WINDSTAR:SPEEDO INOP WHEN RED BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, ABS LIGHT ON, AND RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE RECALL PERFORMED AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT RECALL WOULD NOT COVER. CALLED FORD HOTLINE AND THEY TALKED TO DEALER. PULLING OUT OF DEALER ABS LIGHT CAME ...

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POP FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED UPON FURTHER INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THE FAILURE YET...

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POP FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED UPON FURTHER INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THE FAILURE YET...

Aug 15, 2010 Suspension 60,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES AT ABOUT 20 MPH, A LOUD SNAP SOUND OCCURRED, FOLLOWED BY WOBBLING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND BURNING RUBBER SMELL AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SCRAPPING STOP. WE GOT OUT TO SEE THAT THE REAR AXLE BAR HAD SNAPPED IN TWO ABOUT A FOOT OR S...

Aug 15, 2010 Structure 60,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES AT ABOUT 20 MPH, A LOUD SNAP SOUND OCCURRED, FOLLOWED BY WOBBLING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND BURNING RUBBER SMELL AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SCRAPPING STOP. WE GOT OUT TO SEE THAT THE REAR AXLE BAR HAD SNAPPED IN TWO ABOUT A FOOT OR S...

Aug 15, 2010 Structure 96,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WITH HER 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE WHEELS TURNED AND LOCKED IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUA...

Aug 15, 2010 Suspension 115,792 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE COMPLETELY IN HALF CAUSING THE WHEELS TO TURN INWARD WHILE APPROACHING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS IT SWAYED FORM SIDE TO SIDE AND PULL TO THE BERM. I HAD THE VAN TOWED HOME AND HAVEN'T REPAIRED IT YET. *TR

Aug 15, 2010 Suspension 60,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES AT ABOUT 20 MPH, A LOUD SNAP SOUND OCCURRED, FOLLOWED BY WOBBLING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND BURNING RUBBER SMELL AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SCRAPPING STOP. WE GOT OUT TO SEE THAT THE REAR AXLE BAR HAD SNAPPED IN TWO ABOUT A FOOT OR S...

Aug 15, 2010 Structure 60,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH HAS ONLY 60,000 MILES AT ABOUT 20 MPH, A LOUD SNAP SOUND OCCURRED, FOLLOWED BY WOBBLING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND BURNING RUBBER SMELL AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SCRAPPING STOP. WE GOT OUT TO SEE THAT THE REAR AXLE BAR HAD SNAPPED IN TWO ABOUT A FOOT OR S...

Aug 15, 2010 Structure 96,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WITH HER 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE WHEELS TURNED AND LOCKED IN POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUA...

Aug 15, 2010 Suspension 115,792 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE COMPLETELY IN HALF CAUSING THE WHEELS TO TURN INWARD WHILE APPROACHING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS IT SWAYED FORM SIDE TO SIDE AND PULL TO THE BERM. I HAD THE VAN TOWED HOME AND HAVEN'T REPAIRED IT YET. *TR

Aug 14, 2010 Structure 134,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG AT MINIMAL SPEED, +/- 30 MPH, I HEARD AND FELT A "SNAP" IN THE REAR OF MY FORD WINDSTAR. THEN AN IMMEDIATE DRAGGING FEELING AND SCRAPING OF METAL FROM THE REAR END FOLLOWED. THE CAR SWERVED AND SLOWED TO A STOP. NO ADDITIONAL VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED, BUT AN EASY COLLISION COULD HAVE RES...

Aug 14, 2010 Structure 119,660 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH JUST OVER 119,600 MILES ON IT. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010 I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. I WAS GOING BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD NOISE SOMEWHERE CLOSE BEHIND ME AND I SAW SMOKE AND/OR DUST COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VAN. I THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN A ...

Aug 14, 2010 Structure 134,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG AT MINIMAL SPEED, +/- 30 MPH, I HEARD AND FELT A "SNAP" IN THE REAR OF MY FORD WINDSTAR. THEN AN IMMEDIATE DRAGGING FEELING AND SCRAPING OF METAL FROM THE REAR END FOLLOWED. THE CAR SWERVED AND SLOWED TO A STOP. NO ADDITIONAL VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED, BUT AN EASY COLLISION COULD HAVE RES...

Aug 14, 2010 Structure 119,660 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH JUST OVER 119,600 MILES ON IT. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010 I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. I WAS GOING BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD NOISE SOMEWHERE CLOSE BEHIND ME AND I SAW SMOKE AND/OR DUST COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VAN. I THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN A ...

Aug 13, 2010 Power Train 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NOT TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE AXLE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OF...

Aug 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS IS ON AT THE DASHBOARD AND ABS DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Aug 13, 2010 Power Train 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NOT TO DRIVE IT UNTIL IT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO HAVE THE AXLE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OF...

Aug 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 110,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS IS ON AT THE DASHBOARD AND ABS DOESN'T WORK. *TR

Aug 12, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 137,437 mi

CUSTOMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR ABS LIGHT ON, FOUND SCDS SWITCH TO BE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED WITH A MOTORCRAFT UPDATED SWITCH. AFTER SERVICE WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN SHOP BAY WITH IGNITION OFF, VEHICLE ABS UNIT STARTED ON FIRE. WE THEN REMOVED ALL POWER FROM VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT AFTER ...

Aug 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 137,437 mi

CUSTOMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR ABS LIGHT ON, FOUND SCDS SWITCH TO BE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED WITH A MOTORCRAFT UPDATED SWITCH. AFTER SERVICE WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN SHOP BAY WITH IGNITION OFF, VEHICLE ABS UNIT STARTED ON FIRE. WE THEN REMOVED ALL POWER FROM VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT AFTER ...

Aug 12, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE GEAR THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR ...

Aug 12, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 137,437 mi

CUSTOMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR ABS LIGHT ON, FOUND SCDS SWITCH TO BE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED WITH A MOTORCRAFT UPDATED SWITCH. AFTER SERVICE WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN SHOP BAY WITH IGNITION OFF, VEHICLE ABS UNIT STARTED ON FIRE. WE THEN REMOVED ALL POWER FROM VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT AFTER ...

Aug 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 137,437 mi

CUSTOMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR ABS LIGHT ON, FOUND SCDS SWITCH TO BE LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND REPLACED WITH A MOTORCRAFT UPDATED SWITCH. AFTER SERVICE WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN SHOP BAY WITH IGNITION OFF, VEHICLE ABS UNIT STARTED ON FIRE. WE THEN REMOVED ALL POWER FROM VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT AFTER ...

Aug 12, 2010 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE GEAR THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR ...

Aug 11, 2010 Power Train 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 86000.

Aug 11, 2010 Suspension 170,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF - DRIVING VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND,(THOUGHT I BROKE A SHOCK), BACK END OF VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE. LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND FOUND REAR AXLE BROKEN IN HALF ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FOOT FROM DRIVES REAR TIRE. HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO GARAGE TO HAVE FIX...

Aug 11, 2010 Power Train 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 86000.

Aug 11, 2010 Suspension 170,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF - DRIVING VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND,(THOUGHT I BROKE A SHOCK), BACK END OF VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE. LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND FOUND REAR AXLE BROKEN IN HALF ABOUT ONE AND A HALF FOOT FROM DRIVES REAR TIRE. HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO GARAGE TO HAVE FIX...

Aug 10, 2010 Suspension 115,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN, REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Structure 128,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE BLEW. PULLED OFF ROAD AND NOTICED REAR PASSENGER TIRE COMPLETELY BUCKLED IN. LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND SAW REAR AXLE WAS IN 2 PIECES. HAD TO REPLACE REAR AXLE, BRAKE LINE, AND TIRE. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Suspension 169,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXEL CRACKED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND HITTING A POT HOLE. LOSS CONTROL OF CAR, NOT HITTING ANYTHING OR ANYONE; JUST SWERVED INTO OTHER LANE AND UNABLE TO DRIVE VAN. TIRES DAMAGED AND LEFT TIRE TILTED INWARD. POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO REAR BRAKES. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Electrical System 89,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, THEY ONLY GO OUT WHEN THE CAR COOLS. TERRYS LINCOLN MERCURY IN ORLAND PARK IL REPLACED/OR ADDED SOME SORT OF CABLE PER DETROIT (I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL, THEY PERFORMED THIS WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE AS I FOUND OUT. THE PROBLEM STILL EX...

Aug 10, 2010 Electrical System 89,000 mi

FORD REFUSED TO FIX A COMMON PROBLEM ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH A CHECK ENGINE CODE INDICATING THE DPFE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, I PAID FOR THE DIAGNOSIS BUT FORD INDICATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A RECALL. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Suspension 115,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN, REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Structure 128,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE BLEW. PULLED OFF ROAD AND NOTICED REAR PASSENGER TIRE COMPLETELY BUCKLED IN. LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND SAW REAR AXLE WAS IN 2 PIECES. HAD TO REPLACE REAR AXLE, BRAKE LINE, AND TIRE. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Suspension 169,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXEL CRACKED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND HITTING A POT HOLE. LOSS CONTROL OF CAR, NOT HITTING ANYTHING OR ANYONE; JUST SWERVED INTO OTHER LANE AND UNABLE TO DRIVE VAN. TIRES DAMAGED AND LEFT TIRE TILTED INWARD. POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO REAR BRAKES. *TR

Aug 10, 2010 Electrical System 89,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, THEY ONLY GO OUT WHEN THE CAR COOLS. TERRYS LINCOLN MERCURY IN ORLAND PARK IL REPLACED/OR ADDED SOME SORT OF CABLE PER DETROIT (I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL, THEY PERFORMED THIS WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE AS I FOUND OUT. THE PROBLEM STILL EX...

Aug 10, 2010 Electrical System 89,000 mi

FORD REFUSED TO FIX A COMMON PROBLEM ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH A CHECK ENGINE CODE INDICATING THE DPFE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, I PAID FOR THE DIAGNOSIS BUT FORD INDICATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A RECALL. *TR

Aug 9, 2010 Suspension 68,962 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 REAR AXLE CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT OUR EXPENSE. THE DEALER IS THE PERSON WHO NOTICED THE PROBLEM UPON DOING ROUTINE WORK ON OUR VAN. WE WENT IN TO SEE AND TAKE PICTURES AS WE THOUGHT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND WERE VERY THANKFUL THAT IT DID NOT BREAK...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 133,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR . WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AS IF IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. WHEN HE DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WAS TILTING OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE DEALE...

Aug 9, 2010 Suspension 68,962 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 REAR AXLE CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AT OUR EXPENSE. THE DEALER IS THE PERSON WHO NOTICED THE PROBLEM UPON DOING ROUTINE WORK ON OUR VAN. WE WENT IN TO SEE AND TAKE PICTURES AS WE THOUGHT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND WERE VERY THANKFUL THAT IT DID NOT BREAK...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 133,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR . WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AS IF IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. WHEN HE DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL WAS TILTING OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE DEALE...

Aug 8, 2010 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

I OWN A FORD WINDSTAR 2001. CONCERNED THAT THE ABS LIGHTS ON AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON- THEY WILL NOT COME OFF AND THE HAND BRAKE IS DOWN. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

I OWN A FORD WINDSTAR 2001. CONCERNED THAT THE ABS LIGHTS ON AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON- THEY WILL NOT COME OFF AND THE HAND BRAKE IS DOWN. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,337 mi

WE TOOK OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE 09S09 RECALL REPAIRED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE; HOWEVER, WE ARE NOW HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATING ON VEHICLE DASHBOARD. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST...

Aug 8, 2010 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

I OWN A FORD WINDSTAR 2001. CONCERNED THAT THE ABS LIGHTS ON AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON- THEY WILL NOT COME OFF AND THE HAND BRAKE IS DOWN. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

I OWN A FORD WINDSTAR 2001. CONCERNED THAT THE ABS LIGHTS ON AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON- THEY WILL NOT COME OFF AND THE HAND BRAKE IS DOWN. *TR

Aug 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,337 mi

WE TOOK OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE 09S09 RECALL REPAIRED. THE REPAIR WAS MADE; HOWEVER, WE ARE NOW HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATING ON VEHICLE DASHBOARD. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST...

Aug 5, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS SEVERELY CRACKED. THE DEALER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPL...

Aug 5, 2010 Power Train 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN SECONDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD ...

Aug 5, 2010 Structure 178,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME ROTTED AT MOUNTED POINT TO MAIN FRAME. HAD BEEN HEARING SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE FOR PAST WEEK OR SO FROM RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO DIAGNOSE NOISE WITH NO SUCCESS. VEHICLE WAS RAISED ON JACKS FOR INSPECTION AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FR...

Aug 5, 2010 Suspension 106,500 mi

I READ THE ARTICLE IN THE MORNING CALL IN ALLENTOWN, PA ABOUT THE REAR AXLES OF THE FORD WINDSTAR AND DECIDED TO GO CHECK OUR VAN. LOW AND BEHOLD, THERE IS A CRACK ABOUT 18 INCHES IN FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND IS ABOUT 3 INCHES VERTICALLY. *TR

Aug 5, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS SEVERELY CRACKED. THE DEALER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPL...

Aug 5, 2010 Power Train 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WITHIN SECONDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD ...

Aug 5, 2010 Structure 178,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME ROTTED AT MOUNTED POINT TO MAIN FRAME. HAD BEEN HEARING SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE FOR PAST WEEK OR SO FROM RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO DIAGNOSE NOISE WITH NO SUCCESS. VEHICLE WAS RAISED ON JACKS FOR INSPECTION AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FR...

Aug 5, 2010 Suspension 106,500 mi

I READ THE ARTICLE IN THE MORNING CALL IN ALLENTOWN, PA ABOUT THE REAR AXLES OF THE FORD WINDSTAR AND DECIDED TO GO CHECK OUR VAN. LOW AND BEHOLD, THERE IS A CRACK ABOUT 18 INCHES IN FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND IS ABOUT 3 INCHES VERTICALLY. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Suspension 112,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN AND IN FEBRUARY 2010 I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER AND HER FRIENDS HOME FROM DANCE WHEN THE REAR AXLE BEAM CRACKED IN HALF AND I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND PULL INTO A PARKING LOT BEFORE THE BACK WHEEL FELL OFF. THIS COST ME $800.00 TO...

Aug 4, 2010 Power Train

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR AXLE CRACKED AND BROKE IN TO TWO PARTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO HER SERVICE APPOINTMENT, SHE HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. WHE...

Aug 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY DROPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILU...

Aug 4, 2010 Suspension 112,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN AND IN FEBRUARY 2010 I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER AND HER FRIENDS HOME FROM DANCE WHEN THE REAR AXLE BEAM CRACKED IN HALF AND I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND PULL INTO A PARKING LOT BEFORE THE BACK WHEEL FELL OFF. THIS COST ME $800.00 TO...

Aug 4, 2010 Power Train

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE REAR AXLE CRACKED AND BROKE IN TO TWO PARTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO HER SERVICE APPOINTMENT, SHE HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLIDE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. WHE...

Aug 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Aug 4, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY DROPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILU...

Aug 3, 2010 Suspension 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND AXLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWA...

Aug 3, 2010 Structure 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND AXLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWA...

Aug 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND AXLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWA...

Aug 3, 2010 Suspension 195,718 mi

THE REAR AXEL IN MY FORD WINDSTAR LS VAN HAS BROKEN APART IN TWO PIECES. THE REAR AXEL LOOKS AS THOUGH IT IS CUT INTO TWO PARTS. I AM VERY LUCKY THAT IT HAPPENED IN A PLACE WHERE I COULD PULL OVER AND ASSESS THE PROBLEM. I HAD RECENTLY TAKEN A TRIP WITH MY FOUR CHILDREN AND IF THIS HAD SNAPPED DURIN...

Aug 3, 2010 Structure 111,000 mi

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, MY WIFE AND I NOTICED A CREAKING/THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL, WHICH HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT. THE SOUND WAS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND AT THE SAME TIME EXPERIENCING AN ELEVATION CHANGE (E.G., ENTERING A DRIVEWAY...

Aug 3, 2010 Suspension 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND AXLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWA...

Aug 3, 2010 Structure 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND AXLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWA...

Aug 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD, UNUSUAL EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME AND AXLE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWA...

Aug 3, 2010 Suspension 195,718 mi

THE REAR AXEL IN MY FORD WINDSTAR LS VAN HAS BROKEN APART IN TWO PIECES. THE REAR AXEL LOOKS AS THOUGH IT IS CUT INTO TWO PARTS. I AM VERY LUCKY THAT IT HAPPENED IN A PLACE WHERE I COULD PULL OVER AND ASSESS THE PROBLEM. I HAD RECENTLY TAKEN A TRIP WITH MY FOUR CHILDREN AND IF THIS HAD SNAPPED DURIN...

Aug 3, 2010 Structure 111,000 mi

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, MY WIFE AND I NOTICED A CREAKING/THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL, WHICH HAS 111,000 MILES ON IT. THE SOUND WAS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS AND AT THE SAME TIME EXPERIENCING AN ELEVATION CHANGE (E.G., ENTERING A DRIVEWAY...

Aug 1, 2010 Power Train 160,000 mi

BACK AXEL BROKE ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MILES AN HOUR. WE JUST GOT IT TOWED BACK HOME, TODAY IS SUNDAY SO WE WILL HAVE TO CALL ON IT TOMORROW, BUT I SEE THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS. *TR

Aug 1, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

NHTSA EXPANDS FORD WINDSTAR CORROSION PROBE TO FRONT SUBFRAMES. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS BUT HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE H-FRAME IN THE FRONT OF MY WINDSTAR REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL CONNECTION HAD CORRODED THROUGH AND THE WHEEL WAS GOING TO POTENTIALLY COME...

Aug 1, 2010 Power Train 160,000 mi

BACK AXEL BROKE ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MILES AN HOUR. WE JUST GOT IT TOWED BACK HOME, TODAY IS SUNDAY SO WE WILL HAVE TO CALL ON IT TOMORROW, BUT I SEE THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS. *TR

Aug 1, 2010 Structure 70,000 mi

NHTSA EXPANDS FORD WINDSTAR CORROSION PROBE TO FRONT SUBFRAMES. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS BUT HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE H-FRAME IN THE FRONT OF MY WINDSTAR REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL CONNECTION HAD CORRODED THROUGH AND THE WHEEL WAS GOING TO POTENTIALLY COME...

Jul 30, 2010 Power Train 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A RUBBING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT. THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANI...

Jul 30, 2010 Power Train 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A RUBBING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT. THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANI...

Jul 30, 2010 Power Train 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A RUBBING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT. THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANI...

Jul 30, 2010 Power Train 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A RUBBING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT. THE REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANI...

Jul 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 83,000 mi

HI, I WENT IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO TAKE MY CAR FOR A RECALL FOR A SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, AFTER 2 WEEKS OF BEING THERE MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, I TOLD MY HUSBAND HE SAID MAYBE I NEED IT BRAKE FLUID, WE PUT BRAKE FLUID IT WAS MISSING SOME BUT NOTHING...

Jul 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

HI, I WENT IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO TAKE MY CAR FOR A RECALL FOR A SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, AFTER 2 WEEKS OF BEING THERE MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, I TOLD MY HUSBAND HE SAID MAYBE I NEED IT BRAKE FLUID, WE PUT BRAKE FLUID IT WAS MISSING SOME BUT NOTHING...

Jul 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 83,000 mi

HI, I WENT IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO TAKE MY CAR FOR A RECALL FOR A SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, AFTER 2 WEEKS OF BEING THERE MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, I TOLD MY HUSBAND HE SAID MAYBE I NEED IT BRAKE FLUID, WE PUT BRAKE FLUID IT WAS MISSING SOME BUT NOTHING...

Jul 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

HI, I WENT IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO TAKE MY CAR FOR A RECALL FOR A SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, AFTER 2 WEEKS OF BEING THERE MY BRAKES AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, I TOLD MY HUSBAND HE SAID MAYBE I NEED IT BRAKE FLUID, WE PUT BRAKE FLUID IT WAS MISSING SOME BUT NOTHING...

Jul 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,808 mi

HAD MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN FOR RECALL 09S09 (ALSO DESCRIBED AS 05S28 ON MY FORD SERVICE INVOICE). SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AFTER BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED AND A DETERMINATION THAT UNIT WAS LEAKING. SERVICE ADVISOR AT FORD TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WOULD NEED A NEW ABS ELECTRONIC CON...

Jul 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 99,808 mi

HAD MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN FOR RECALL 09S09 (ALSO DESCRIBED AS 05S28 ON MY FORD SERVICE INVOICE). SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AFTER BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED AND A DETERMINATION THAT UNIT WAS LEAKING. SERVICE ADVISOR AT FORD TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WOULD NEED A NEW ABS ELECTRONIC CON...

Jul 26, 2010 Tires

RE: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN HAVING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/ BRAKE LIGHT /TIRE GAUGE BEING DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING . HAVE HAD THE VAN IN SEVERAL TIMES TO BE REPAIRED & PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. *TR

Jul 26, 2010 Electrical System

RE: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN HAVING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/ BRAKE LIGHT /TIRE GAUGE BEING DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING . HAVE HAD THE VAN IN SEVERAL TIMES TO BE REPAIRED & PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. *TR

Jul 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,808 mi

HAD MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN FOR RECALL 09S09 (ALSO DESCRIBED AS 05S28 ON MY FORD SERVICE INVOICE). SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AFTER BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED AND A DETERMINATION THAT UNIT WAS LEAKING. SERVICE ADVISOR AT FORD TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WOULD NEED A NEW ABS ELECTRONIC CON...

Jul 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 99,808 mi

HAD MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN FOR RECALL 09S09 (ALSO DESCRIBED AS 05S28 ON MY FORD SERVICE INVOICE). SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AFTER BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED AND A DETERMINATION THAT UNIT WAS LEAKING. SERVICE ADVISOR AT FORD TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WOULD NEED A NEW ABS ELECTRONIC CON...

Jul 26, 2010 Tires

RE: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN HAVING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/ BRAKE LIGHT /TIRE GAUGE BEING DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING . HAVE HAD THE VAN IN SEVERAL TIMES TO BE REPAIRED & PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. *TR

Jul 26, 2010 Electrical System

RE: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN HAVING CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS/ BRAKE LIGHT /TIRE GAUGE BEING DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING . HAVE HAD THE VAN IN SEVERAL TIMES TO BE REPAIRED & PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. *TR

Jul 25, 2010 Structure

IT WAS RAINING & I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY SONS IN THE VAN WHEN IT SUDDENLY SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL, FISH-TAILING INTO THE DIRECTION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I ALMOST LOST COMPLETE CONTROL AND NARROWLY AVOIDED HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I PROCEEDED HOME CAUTIOUSLY, THINKING THE WAY THE VAN WAS NOW HANDL...

Jul 25, 2010 Structure

IT WAS RAINING & I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY SONS IN THE VAN WHEN IT SUDDENLY SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL, FISH-TAILING INTO THE DIRECTION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I ALMOST LOST COMPLETE CONTROL AND NARROWLY AVOIDED HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I PROCEEDED HOME CAUTIOUSLY, THINKING THE WAY THE VAN WAS NOW HANDL...

Jul 24, 2010 Suspension 158,132 mi

1. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR 158,000 MILES HAS A BROKEN REAL AXEL. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY HAD NORMAL USE. NO ACCIDENTS. 2.THE BROKEN AXEL MAKES THE VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. NO INJURIES OR ACCIDENTS INVOLVED. 3. LOOKING INTO REPAIR BUT YET UNSURE OF COSTS. WON'T BUY A USED REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE FREQUENCY OF T...

Jul 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,000 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKE COMPUTER HAS FAILED. *TR

Jul 24, 2010 Suspension

1. DRIVING TO THE SUPERMARKET WITH MY FAMILY. 2. THE REAR AXEL BROKE IN HALF, ALMOST CRASHED. 3. HAVING IT TOWED AND TO BE FIXED. *TR

Jul 24, 2010 Suspension 158,132 mi

1. 2001 FORD WINDSTAR 158,000 MILES HAS A BROKEN REAL AXEL. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY HAD NORMAL USE. NO ACCIDENTS. 2.THE BROKEN AXEL MAKES THE VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. NO INJURIES OR ACCIDENTS INVOLVED. 3. LOOKING INTO REPAIR BUT YET UNSURE OF COSTS. WON'T BUY A USED REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE FREQUENCY OF T...

Jul 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,000 mi

ANTILOCK BRAKE COMPUTER HAS FAILED. *TR

Jul 24, 2010 Suspension

1. DRIVING TO THE SUPERMARKET WITH MY FAMILY. 2. THE REAR AXEL BROKE IN HALF, ALMOST CRASHED. 3. HAVING IT TOWED AND TO BE FIXED. *TR

Jul 23, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE I WAS TAKING MY GRAND DAUGHTER HOME..I AM ON A FIXED INCOME...NOW I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION UNTIL I CAN GET ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED...MY GRAND DAUGHTER COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED..LUCKILY I WAS JUST PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN IT HAPPENED... *TR

Jul 23, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE I WAS TAKING MY GRAND DAUGHTER HOME..I AM ON A FIXED INCOME...NOW I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION UNTIL I CAN GET ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED...MY GRAND DAUGHTER COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED..LUCKILY I WAS JUST PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN IT HAPPENED... *TR

Jul 23, 2010 Suspension 124,000 mi

I TURNED INTO MY DRIVEWAY TODAY IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. THE ROADWAY-TO-DRIVEWAY TRANSITION IS SMOOTH. I WASN'T HAULING OR TOWING ANYTHING. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED YET AND THERE MAY BE OTHER DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE SUCH AS THE TIRE ...

Jul 23, 2010 Suspension 160,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS BOUNCING OVER BUMPS AND FELT LIKE SHOCKS NEEDED REPLACING. I DID WEB SEARCH AND ALSO FOUND COMPLAINTS OF REAR AXLE FAILURES. I REPLACED THE SHOCKS AND DECIDED TO CHECK THE AXLE WHILE I WAS UNDER THE CAR. SURE ENOUGH, JUST IN FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, THE REAR PORTION OF THE R...

Jul 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

WHILE ON VACATIONING IN VERMONT. THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. IM A MECHANIC SO I HAD THE CODE READER FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CODE WAS THE INFAMOUS TELL TALE C1185. I REPLACED THE ABS MODULE ONCE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM HAS MANIFESTED AGAIN. I'M TEMPTED TO DO AWAY WITH TH...

Jul 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

WHILE ON VACATIONING IN VERMONT. THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. IM A MECHANIC SO I HAD THE CODE READER FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CODE WAS THE INFAMOUS TELL TALE C1185. I REPLACED THE ABS MODULE ONCE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM HAS MANIFESTED AGAIN. I'M TEMPTED TO DO AWAY WITH TH...

Jul 23, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE I WAS TAKING MY GRAND DAUGHTER HOME..I AM ON A FIXED INCOME...NOW I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION UNTIL I CAN GET ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED...MY GRAND DAUGHTER COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED..LUCKILY I WAS JUST PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN IT HAPPENED... *TR

Jul 23, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE I WAS TAKING MY GRAND DAUGHTER HOME..I AM ON A FIXED INCOME...NOW I HAVE NO TRANSPORTATION UNTIL I CAN GET ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED...MY GRAND DAUGHTER COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED..LUCKILY I WAS JUST PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN IT HAPPENED... *TR

Jul 23, 2010 Suspension 124,000 mi

I TURNED INTO MY DRIVEWAY TODAY IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF. THE ROADWAY-TO-DRIVEWAY TRANSITION IS SMOOTH. I WASN'T HAULING OR TOWING ANYTHING. NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED YET AND THERE MAY BE OTHER DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE SUCH AS THE TIRE ...

Jul 23, 2010 Suspension 160,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS BOUNCING OVER BUMPS AND FELT LIKE SHOCKS NEEDED REPLACING. I DID WEB SEARCH AND ALSO FOUND COMPLAINTS OF REAR AXLE FAILURES. I REPLACED THE SHOCKS AND DECIDED TO CHECK THE AXLE WHILE I WAS UNDER THE CAR. SURE ENOUGH, JUST IN FROM THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL, THE REAR PORTION OF THE R...

Jul 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

WHILE ON VACATIONING IN VERMONT. THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. IM A MECHANIC SO I HAD THE CODE READER FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CODE WAS THE INFAMOUS TELL TALE C1185. I REPLACED THE ABS MODULE ONCE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM HAS MANIFESTED AGAIN. I'M TEMPTED TO DO AWAY WITH TH...

Jul 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,000 mi

WHILE ON VACATIONING IN VERMONT. THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. IM A MECHANIC SO I HAD THE CODE READER FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CODE WAS THE INFAMOUS TELL TALE C1185. I REPLACED THE ABS MODULE ONCE. UNFORTUNATELY THE PROBLEM HAS MANIFESTED AGAIN. I'M TEMPTED TO DO AWAY WITH TH...

Jul 21, 2010 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING OVER A RAILROAD TRACK AT 20 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WILL PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ADVISE HIM OF THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILU...

Jul 21, 2010 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO EXERT EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STAT...

Jul 21, 2010 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING OVER A RAILROAD TRACK AT 20 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WILL PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ADVISE HIM OF THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILU...

Jul 21, 2010 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO EXERT EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STAT...

Jul 20, 2010 Suspension 127,500 mi

FOR 2-3 WEEKS, AT TIMES, WE NOTICED A POPPING NOISE FROM THE BACK END WHEN TURNING INTO DRIVEWAYS/PARKING LOTS. THEN ONE TUESDAY WE NOTICED THE BACK END OF THE VAN WOULD SWAY AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. ON THURSDAY OF THAT WEEK WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICED THE VAN WOULD "VIBRATE" AFTER HI...

Jul 20, 2010 Suspension 127,500 mi

FOR 2-3 WEEKS, AT TIMES, WE NOTICED A POPPING NOISE FROM THE BACK END WHEN TURNING INTO DRIVEWAYS/PARKING LOTS. THEN ONE TUESDAY WE NOTICED THE BACK END OF THE VAN WOULD SWAY AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. ON THURSDAY OF THAT WEEK WHILE DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICED THE VAN WOULD "VIBRATE" AFTER HI...

Jul 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 155,816 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO SCENE AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A RECOVERY FACILITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED...

Jul 19, 2010 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE ON HIS VEHICLE WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. HE LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD BROKEN IN HALF. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTAC...

Jul 19, 2010 Structure 144,231 mi

BROKEN REAR AXLE IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR-2ND OCCURRENCE HAD THE AXLE REPAIRED/WELDED IN 2009 ON THE LEFT REAR AND NOW THE RIGHT REAR IS CRACKED RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

Jul 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 155,816 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO SCENE AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A RECOVERY FACILITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED...

Jul 19, 2010 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE ON HIS VEHICLE WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. HE LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD BROKEN IN HALF. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTAC...

Jul 19, 2010 Structure 144,231 mi

BROKEN REAR AXLE IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR-2ND OCCURRENCE HAD THE AXLE REPAIRED/WELDED IN 2009 ON THE LEFT REAR AND NOW THE RIGHT REAR IS CRACKED RENDERING THE CAR UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

Jul 18, 2010 Traction Control System 109,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND USUALLY DISAPPEARS NEXT TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. THIS STARTED HAPPENING AFTER THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) WAS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLU...

Jul 18, 2010 Parking Brake 109,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND USUALLY DISAPPEARS NEXT TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. THIS STARTED HAPPENING AFTER THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) WAS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLU...

Jul 18, 2010 Traction Control System 109,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND USUALLY DISAPPEARS NEXT TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. THIS STARTED HAPPENING AFTER THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) WAS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLU...

Jul 18, 2010 Parking Brake 109,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS INTERMITTENT AND USUALLY DISAPPEARS NEXT TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. THIS STARTED HAPPENING AFTER THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS) WAS REPLACED DUE TO RECALL. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS BRAKE FLU...

Jul 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,985 mi

THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND WHENEVER IT IS WARM OUT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK! THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING STOPPING AND STEERING CONTROL AND SHOULD BE A FORD SAFETY RECALL. A FAULTY COMPUTER BOARD EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN T...

Jul 17, 2010 Traction Control System 115,985 mi

THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND WHENEVER IT IS WARM OUT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK! THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING STOPPING AND STEERING CONTROL AND SHOULD BE A FORD SAFETY RECALL. A FAULTY COMPUTER BOARD EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN T...

Jul 17, 2010 Equipment 115,985 mi

THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND WHENEVER IT IS WARM OUT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK! THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING STOPPING AND STEERING CONTROL AND SHOULD BE A FORD SAFETY RECALL. A FAULTY COMPUTER BOARD EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN T...

Jul 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 75,586 mi

I HAD THE RECALL 09809 REPAIR DONE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON 12-0-09 (INSPECTED DEACTIVATION SWITCH, LEAKING, REPLACE SWITCH AND APPLY GREASE TO CONNECTORS). PRIOR TO THAT ON 7-13-09 I REPORTED TO FORD DEALER THAT THE RED BRAKE AND YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON ESPECIALLY WHEN THE AC WAS O...

Jul 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,985 mi

THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND WHENEVER IT IS WARM OUT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK! THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING STOPPING AND STEERING CONTROL AND SHOULD BE A FORD SAFETY RECALL. A FAULTY COMPUTER BOARD EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN T...

Jul 17, 2010 Traction Control System 115,985 mi

THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND WHENEVER IT IS WARM OUT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK! THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING STOPPING AND STEERING CONTROL AND SHOULD BE A FORD SAFETY RECALL. A FAULTY COMPUTER BOARD EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN T...

Jul 17, 2010 Equipment 115,985 mi

THE ABS, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON AND WHENEVER IT IS WARM OUT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL DO NOT WORK! THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EFFECTING STOPPING AND STEERING CONTROL AND SHOULD BE A FORD SAFETY RECALL. A FAULTY COMPUTER BOARD EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS CAUSING MALFUNCTIONS IN T...

Jul 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 75,586 mi

I HAD THE RECALL 09809 REPAIR DONE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON 12-0-09 (INSPECTED DEACTIVATION SWITCH, LEAKING, REPLACE SWITCH AND APPLY GREASE TO CONNECTORS). PRIOR TO THAT ON 7-13-09 I REPORTED TO FORD DEALER THAT THE RED BRAKE AND YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON ESPECIALLY WHEN THE AC WAS O...

Jul 14, 2010 Suspension 108,000 mi

1. REAR AXLE COMPLETELY CRACKED AT 50 MPH DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE AND GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY SINCE EXIT WAS VERY CLOSED. 2. ONCE 3. N/A. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Suspension 152,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 WINDSTAR. MY REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY. THE MILEAGE IS ABOUT 152,000. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME IT OCCURRED WITH OUR 3 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. SHE HEARD A NAP WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE VEHICLE MADE NO NOTICEABLE CHANGE IN THE MANNER IN WHICH IT DROVE. ...

Jul 14, 2010 Electrical System 90,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED ON VEHICLE. ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED ON VEHICLE. ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Suspension 149,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE U FAILURE - SPLIT/CRACK JOINTS. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASE. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Suspension 108,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ...DRIVING ON JULY 3RD ,HIT POTHOLE AND DIDN'T REALIZE TILL LATER THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM CRACKED....THE VEHICLE IS AT THE MECHANIC SHOP AND WE ARE HAVING TROUBLE LOCATING A USED PART THAT IS NOT CRACKED...THE NEW ONE IS TOO EXPENSIVE ..PLEASE HELP. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Suspension 108,000 mi

1. REAR AXLE COMPLETELY CRACKED AT 50 MPH DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE AND GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY SINCE EXIT WAS VERY CLOSED. 2. ONCE 3. N/A. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Suspension 152,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 WINDSTAR. MY REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY. THE MILEAGE IS ABOUT 152,000. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME IT OCCURRED WITH OUR 3 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. SHE HEARD A NAP WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE VEHICLE MADE NO NOTICEABLE CHANGE IN THE MANNER IN WHICH IT DROVE. ...

Jul 14, 2010 Electrical System 90,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED ON VEHICLE. ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED ON VEHICLE. ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Suspension 149,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE U FAILURE - SPLIT/CRACK JOINTS. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASE. *TR

Jul 14, 2010 Suspension 108,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ...DRIVING ON JULY 3RD ,HIT POTHOLE AND DIDN'T REALIZE TILL LATER THAT THE REAR AXLE BEAM CRACKED....THE VEHICLE IS AT THE MECHANIC SHOP AND WE ARE HAVING TROUBLE LOCATING A USED PART THAT IS NOT CRACKED...THE NEW ONE IS TOO EXPENSIVE ..PLEASE HELP. *TR

Jul 13, 2010 Power Train 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. HE THEN DISCOVERED THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Jul 13, 2010 Equipment 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR UNRELATED ISSUES AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STABILIZER BAR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS CORRODING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ...

Jul 13, 2010 Power Train 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. HE THEN DISCOVERED THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Jul 13, 2010 Equipment 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR UNRELATED ISSUES AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STABILIZER BAR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS CORRODING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ...

Jul 12, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

IN EITHER HOT WEATHER, OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING HOT, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL COME ON THE DASH. THE COMPUTER HAS SENT SEVERAL DIFFERENT CODES TO BE CHECKED. THE ABS DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON. *TR

Jul 12, 2010 Structure 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRAME THAT HELD THE REAR WHEELS TOGETHER HAD FRACTURED IN HALF. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE BUT...

Jul 12, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING AN ABNORMAL CRACKING SOUND. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO OBSERVE THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT LOCATE ONE. HE CONTINUED DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION AND HEARD THE NOISE AGAIN. HE THEN ...

Jul 12, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH A LOUD CRACKING SOUND WAS HEARD IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT. SMOKE WAS ALSO COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY ONTO THE EMER...

Jul 12, 2010 Suspension 155,000 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE I HEARD THE REAR TIRES SCREECHING FOLLOWED BY A LOUD CRACK, ALONG WITH DIFFICULT STEERING AND FRIGHTENING FISH-TAILING. THERE WAS SMOKE AND AN ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE, WITH MY THREE YOUNG CHILDREN INSIDE THE CAR, AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT BOTH OF ...

Jul 12, 2010 Electrical System 95,000 mi

IN EITHER HOT WEATHER, OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING HOT, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL COME ON THE DASH. THE COMPUTER HAS SENT SEVERAL DIFFERENT CODES TO BE CHECKED. THE ABS DOES NOT WORK WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON. *TR

Jul 12, 2010 Structure 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FRAME THAT HELD THE REAR WHEELS TOGETHER HAD FRACTURED IN HALF. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE BUT...

Jul 12, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH WHEN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING AN ABNORMAL CRACKING SOUND. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF TO OBSERVE THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT LOCATE ONE. HE CONTINUED DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION AND HEARD THE NOISE AGAIN. HE THEN ...

Jul 12, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH A LOUD CRACKING SOUND WAS HEARD IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT. SMOKE WAS ALSO COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY ONTO THE EMER...

Jul 12, 2010 Suspension 155,000 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE I HEARD THE REAR TIRES SCREECHING FOLLOWED BY A LOUD CRACK, ALONG WITH DIFFICULT STEERING AND FRIGHTENING FISH-TAILING. THERE WAS SMOKE AND AN ODOR OF BURNING RUBBER. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE, WITH MY THREE YOUNG CHILDREN INSIDE THE CAR, AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THAT BOTH OF ...

Jul 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,065 mi

FAILED BRAKES ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CAUSE NEAR MISS COLLISION. NO FIX AVAILABLE: I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PROBLEMS. EXITED HIGHWAY FOR DINNER AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT STOP SIGN. BRAKES WERE NONRESPONSIVE UNTIL PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR CAUSING A NEAR-MISS REAR-END COLLISION WI...

Jul 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 82,065 mi

FAILED BRAKES ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CAUSE NEAR MISS COLLISION. NO FIX AVAILABLE: I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PROBLEMS. EXITED HIGHWAY FOR DINNER AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT STOP SIGN. BRAKES WERE NONRESPONSIVE UNTIL PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR CAUSING A NEAR-MISS REAR-END COLLISION WI...

Jul 10, 2010 Structure 98,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN ROCKING AND THEN I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE REAR END I REALIZED THE REAR AXLE HAD SNAPPED IN HALF. *TR

Jul 10, 2010 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON SOON AFTER START UP. THIS INDICATES A MALFUNCTION IN THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. *TR

Jul 10, 2010 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON SOON AFTER START UP. THIS INDICATES A MALFUNCTION IN THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. *TR

Jul 10, 2010 Structure 98,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE CAR BEGAN ROCKING AND THEN I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE REAR END I REALIZED THE REAR AXLE HAD SNAPPED IN HALF. *TR

Jul 10, 2010 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON SOON AFTER START UP. THIS INDICATES A MALFUNCTION IN THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. *TR

Jul 10, 2010 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON SOON AFTER START UP. THIS INDICATES A MALFUNCTION IN THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. *TR

Jul 9, 2010 Structure 177,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR PULLING A 7'X12' TRAILER AT 60 M.P.H. ON A TWO LANE STATE ROUTE ROAD WE CROSSED AN INTERSECTION OF A COUNTY ROAD THERE WAS A SMALL HUMP AT THE INTERSECTION THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY A TIRE SCREECHING AND LOSS OF STEERING THE VAN PULLED VERY HARD TO T...

Jul 9, 2010 Structure 177,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR PULLING A 7'X12' TRAILER AT 60 M.P.H. ON A TWO LANE STATE ROUTE ROAD WE CROSSED AN INTERSECTION OF A COUNTY ROAD THERE WAS A SMALL HUMP AT THE INTERSECTION THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY A TIRE SCREECHING AND LOSS OF STEERING THE VAN PULLED VERY HARD TO T...

Jul 8, 2010 Power Train 157,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN AND THAT THE TIRE WAS PUSHED OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND WILL BE REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PART...

Jul 8, 2010 Power Train 157,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN AND THAT THE TIRE WAS PUSHED OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND WILL BE REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PART...

Jul 7, 2010 Suspension 123,000 mi

NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF CAR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALS LARGE CRACK IN REAR AXLE. THE AXLE IS CRACKED THREE QUARTERS OF THE WAY THRU JUST TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF CENTERLINE. THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF IT BROKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND HAS HAD NORMA...

Jul 7, 2010 Suspension 123,000 mi

NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF CAR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALS LARGE CRACK IN REAR AXLE. THE AXLE IS CRACKED THREE QUARTERS OF THE WAY THRU JUST TO THE DRIVERS SIDE OF CENTERLINE. THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF IT BROKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND HAS HAD NORMA...

Jul 6, 2010 Suspension 131,914 mi

I OWN TWO 2001 WINDSTARS AND ON BOTH VEHICLES THE REAR AXLE CRACKED CAUSING SEVERE SWERVING, IT HAPPENED LAST YEAR ABOUT 3 WEEKS APART, BECAUSE I USED TO BE A MECHANIC I REPLACED BOTH AXLES MYSELF. MY SISTER ALSO OWNS A 2001 FORDSTAR AND BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME I INSPECTED HER CAR EARLIER THI...

Jul 6, 2010 Structure 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE MAIN SUB FRAME WAS SEPARATED AND COVERED WITH RUST ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE HEARD A NOISE COMING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND SEPARATING ...

Jul 6, 2010 Suspension 131,914 mi

I OWN TWO 2001 WINDSTARS AND ON BOTH VEHICLES THE REAR AXLE CRACKED CAUSING SEVERE SWERVING, IT HAPPENED LAST YEAR ABOUT 3 WEEKS APART, BECAUSE I USED TO BE A MECHANIC I REPLACED BOTH AXLES MYSELF. MY SISTER ALSO OWNS A 2001 FORDSTAR AND BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME I INSPECTED HER CAR EARLIER THI...

Jul 6, 2010 Structure 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE MAIN SUB FRAME WAS SEPARATED AND COVERED WITH RUST ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE HEARD A NOISE COMING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST AND SEPARATING ...

Jul 5, 2010 Suspension 80,029 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 80,000 MILES ON IT, NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF TODAY. CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE, I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. I MAINTAIN MY VEHICLE ALL THE TIME BUT I HAVE HAD SUCH PROBLEMS WITH THE 2001 WINDSTAR. I HAVE A FILE ON ALL THAT I HAVE HAD DONE ON...

Jul 5, 2010 Suspension 80,029 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 80,000 MILES ON IT, NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT AND THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF TODAY. CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE, I HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. I MAINTAIN MY VEHICLE ALL THE TIME BUT I HAVE HAD SUCH PROBLEMS WITH THE 2001 WINDSTAR. I HAVE A FILE ON ALL THAT I HAVE HAD DONE ON...

Jul 4, 2010 Suspension 174,596 mi

ON JUNE 18TH MY WIFE AND SON RETURNED FROM A TRIP TO YOUNGSTOWN, WE LIVE IN CLEVELAND. MY WIFE ASK ME TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE CAR SHE SAID IT WAS DRIVING FUNNY. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 TO 80 MPH, SHE SAID SHE WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND AT ONE POINT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHEN SHE PULLED IN I NOT...

Jul 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,230 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED; ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON EVEN THOUGH THE MAINTENANCE FOR THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED EARLIER IN THE DAY. *TR

Jul 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 WINDSTAR, HAS SEVERAL ISSUES, OCCASIONALLY, NOT EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT, THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON.... AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON OCCASIONALLY ALSO, AGAIN NOT EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. BUT, IF THEY ARE ON AND I DON'T CATCH THAT THEY ARE ON I CAN SMELL S...

Jul 4, 2010 Suspension 174,596 mi

ON JUNE 18TH MY WIFE AND SON RETURNED FROM A TRIP TO YOUNGSTOWN, WE LIVE IN CLEVELAND. MY WIFE ASK ME TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE CAR SHE SAID IT WAS DRIVING FUNNY. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 TO 80 MPH, SHE SAID SHE WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND AT ONE POINT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHEN SHE PULLED IN I NOT...

Jul 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,230 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED; ABS/BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON EVEN THOUGH THE MAINTENANCE FOR THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED EARLIER IN THE DAY. *TR

Jul 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 WINDSTAR, HAS SEVERAL ISSUES, OCCASIONALLY, NOT EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT, THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON.... AND MY BRAKE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON OCCASIONALLY ALSO, AGAIN NOT EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. BUT, IF THEY ARE ON AND I DON'T CATCH THAT THEY ARE ON I CAN SMELL S...

Jul 3, 2010 Suspension 118,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE BACK END STARTED TO SWAY SIDE TO SIDE. I SLOWED DOWN, HEARD A LOUD NOISE, SMOKE AND BURNING RUBBER WAS NOTICED AND I PULLED OVER. AS I GOT OUT I NOTICED THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE TILTED IN. I WALKED BEHIND THE VAN AND NOTICED THE AXEL WAS SNAPPED IN TWO. ...

Jul 3, 2010 Suspension 118,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE BACK END STARTED TO SWAY SIDE TO SIDE. I SLOWED DOWN, HEARD A LOUD NOISE, SMOKE AND BURNING RUBBER WAS NOTICED AND I PULLED OVER. AS I GOT OUT I NOTICED THE DRIVERS REAR TIRE TILTED IN. I WALKED BEHIND THE VAN AND NOTICED THE AXEL WAS SNAPPED IN TWO. ...

Jul 2, 2010 Power Train 98,000 mi

REAR AXLE OF 2001 WINDSTAR BROKE IN HALF. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 90,000 mi

1. SEEMS AS IF IN WARMER WEATHER MONTHS(MAY-OCT) THE ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY....NOT AT ALL IN RAINY COOLER/ FREEZING MONTHS (NOV-APR) 2. ALMOST EVERYDAY THE ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH. NO ABS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED....CAUSING LONGER BRAKING T...

Jul 2, 2010 Power Train 98,000 mi

REAR AXLE OF 2001 WINDSTAR BROKE IN HALF. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 90,000 mi

1. SEEMS AS IF IN WARMER WEATHER MONTHS(MAY-OCT) THE ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY....NOT AT ALL IN RAINY COOLER/ FREEZING MONTHS (NOV-APR) 2. ALMOST EVERYDAY THE ABS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH. NO ABS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED....CAUSING LONGER BRAKING T...

Jul 1, 2010 Power Train 172,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN AFTER THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RE...

Jul 1, 2010 Electrical System 200,000 mi

THE #10 FUSE KEPT BLOWING. WE FIGURED OUT THAT THE SWITCH WAS OUR PROBLEM AND REPLACED THAT. THEN WE LOST RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. FINALLY TRACKED WIRES TO UNDERNEATH SEAT TO ABS MODULE TO FIND THAT IT WAS BURNT UP AND HAD BRAKE FLUID ON IT. NOT SURE WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO AT THIS...

Jul 1, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

REAR AXEL CRACKED IN TWO DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH AS OF TODAY DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT 07/01/2010. ALSO PASS SIDE DOOR OPENS EVERY ONCE AND AWHILE WHEN DRIVING. *TR

Jul 1, 2010 Power Train 172,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN AFTER THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RE...

Jul 1, 2010 Electrical System 200,000 mi

THE #10 FUSE KEPT BLOWING. WE FIGURED OUT THAT THE SWITCH WAS OUR PROBLEM AND REPLACED THAT. THEN WE LOST RADIO AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. FINALLY TRACKED WIRES TO UNDERNEATH SEAT TO ABS MODULE TO FIND THAT IT WAS BURNT UP AND HAD BRAKE FLUID ON IT. NOT SURE WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO AT THIS...

Jul 1, 2010 Structure 130,000 mi

REAR AXEL CRACKED IN TWO DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH AS OF TODAY DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT 07/01/2010. ALSO PASS SIDE DOOR OPENS EVERY ONCE AND AWHILE WHEN DRIVING. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Suspension 113,850 mi

AFTER READING OF NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF REAR AXLE CRACKING, I EXAMINED MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON 6/27/2010 AND FOUND A 2 INCH CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. CONTACTED FORD DEALER FOR REPAIR COST AND WAS QUOTED APPROXIMATELY $1300. I AM HAVING AXLE REPLACED WITH NEW AXLE BY RELIABLE IN...

Jun 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH FEWER INCIDENCE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ALTHOUGH ALL TIRES PRESSURE READS 32PSI WHEN COLD JUST HAD SCDS SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND WAS TOLD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH FEWER INCIDENCE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ALTHOUGH ALL TIRES PRESSURE READS 32PSI WHEN COLD JUST HAD SCDS SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND WAS TOLD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Tires 78,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH FEWER INCIDENCE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ALTHOUGH ALL TIRES PRESSURE READS 32PSI WHEN COLD JUST HAD SCDS SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND WAS TOLD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Suspension 113,850 mi

AFTER READING OF NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF REAR AXLE CRACKING, I EXAMINED MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON 6/27/2010 AND FOUND A 2 INCH CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. CONTACTED FORD DEALER FOR REPAIR COST AND WAS QUOTED APPROXIMATELY $1300. I AM HAVING AXLE REPLACED WITH NEW AXLE BY RELIABLE IN...

Jun 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 78,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH FEWER INCIDENCE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ALTHOUGH ALL TIRES PRESSURE READS 32PSI WHEN COLD JUST HAD SCDS SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND WAS TOLD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH FEWER INCIDENCE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ALTHOUGH ALL TIRES PRESSURE READS 32PSI WHEN COLD JUST HAD SCDS SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND WAS TOLD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Jun 30, 2010 Tires 78,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WITH FEWER INCIDENCE OF LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ALTHOUGH ALL TIRES PRESSURE READS 32PSI WHEN COLD JUST HAD SCDS SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL AND WAS TOLD HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 123,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON EVER SINCE THE RECALL (11/09) FIX ON THE CRUISE SWITCH. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Equipment 123,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON EVER SINCE THE RECALL (11/09) FIX ON THE CRUISE SWITCH. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Suspension 124,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN (2001 FORD WINDSTAR) IT BEGAN TO HANDLE ERRATICALLY. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT EXPERIENCE, BUT AT TIMES QUITE SEVER. AFTER ARRIVING HOME, I INSPECTED UNDER THE VEHICLE FOR ANY ODD DRIPS, HANGING PARTS, ETC. WHEN PUSHING ON EACH WHEEL I NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR WAS CANTED INWARD...

Jun 29, 2010 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD MALFUNCTION WHILE BEING USED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THEIR IS A RECALL REGARDING THE WINDSH...

Jun 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 261,000 mi

SOMETIME BETWEEN 10:30PM OF 28 JUNE AND 5AM 29 JUNE, MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE OF THE RECTORY HERE AT HOLY ASSUMPTION CHURCH IN MARBLEHEAD, OHIO. THE VAN IS A TOTAL LOSS AS THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND MOST OF THE DASHBOARD (ON THE PASSENGER SIDE)...

Jun 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 123,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON EVER SINCE THE RECALL (11/09) FIX ON THE CRUISE SWITCH. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Equipment 123,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON EVER SINCE THE RECALL (11/09) FIX ON THE CRUISE SWITCH. *TR

Jun 29, 2010 Suspension 124,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN (2001 FORD WINDSTAR) IT BEGAN TO HANDLE ERRATICALLY. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT EXPERIENCE, BUT AT TIMES QUITE SEVER. AFTER ARRIVING HOME, I INSPECTED UNDER THE VEHICLE FOR ANY ODD DRIPS, HANGING PARTS, ETC. WHEN PUSHING ON EACH WHEEL I NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR WAS CANTED INWARD...

Jun 29, 2010 Visibility

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD MALFUNCTION WHILE BEING USED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THEIR IS A RECALL REGARDING THE WINDSH...

Jun 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 261,000 mi

SOMETIME BETWEEN 10:30PM OF 28 JUNE AND 5AM 29 JUNE, MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE OF THE RECTORY HERE AT HOLY ASSUMPTION CHURCH IN MARBLEHEAD, OHIO. THE VAN IS A TOTAL LOSS AS THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND MOST OF THE DASHBOARD (ON THE PASSENGER SIDE)...

Jun 28, 2010 Suspension 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF MY CAR SEEMED TO BE SWERVING. I WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR CAME ON SO I ASSUMED THAT I NEEDED TO INFLATE THE TIRES. FORTUNATELY I MADE IT HOME AND AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRES CAME...

Jun 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 38,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON MY FORD WINDSTAR COME ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES TIME. THE LIGHT TAKES LONGER TO COME ON DURING COLDER WEATHER, BUT WILL EVENTUALLY COME ON IF I DRIVE THE VAN LONG ENOUGH. I HAVE TESTED MY BRAKES DURING THE WINTER ON SLIPPERY ROADS AFTER THIS HAS HAPPEN...

Jun 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 195,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THE ABS & BRACKET WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT CANNOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. VERY CONCERNING THAT THE ABS MAY NOT FUNCTION, BUT CANNOT ISOLATE. *TR

Jun 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,048 mi

VEHICLE TYPE - 2001 FORD WINDSTAR DURING WARM, SUMMER MONTHS MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY COME ON EVERY DAY. THERE IS NO RHYME NOR REASON FOR WHEN THIS HAPPENS OTHER THAN ONLY DURING WARM WEATHER. BRAKING DISTANCE DOES INCREASE. WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE LIGH...

Jun 28, 2010 Suspension 75,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF MY CAR SEEMED TO BE SWERVING. I WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR. THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR CAME ON SO I ASSUMED THAT I NEEDED TO INFLATE THE TIRES. FORTUNATELY I MADE IT HOME AND AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRES CAME...

Jun 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 38,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON MY FORD WINDSTAR COME ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES TIME. THE LIGHT TAKES LONGER TO COME ON DURING COLDER WEATHER, BUT WILL EVENTUALLY COME ON IF I DRIVE THE VAN LONG ENOUGH. I HAVE TESTED MY BRAKES DURING THE WINTER ON SLIPPERY ROADS AFTER THIS HAS HAPPEN...

Jun 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 195,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THE ABS & BRACKET WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT CANNOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. VERY CONCERNING THAT THE ABS MAY NOT FUNCTION, BUT CANNOT ISOLATE. *TR

Jun 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,048 mi

VEHICLE TYPE - 2001 FORD WINDSTAR DURING WARM, SUMMER MONTHS MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY COME ON EVERY DAY. THERE IS NO RHYME NOR REASON FOR WHEN THIS HAPPENS OTHER THAN ONLY DURING WARM WEATHER. BRAKING DISTANCE DOES INCREASE. WHEN ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE LIGH...

Jun 27, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE FOR ABOUT A MONTH MY HUSBAND LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND SEEN REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN IN HALF. THE VAN WAS TOWED AND A USED REAR AXLE WAS PUT ON. WE DO HAVE OLD AXLE. *TR

Jun 27, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

I HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE FOR ABOUT A MONTH MY HUSBAND LOOKED UNDER VEHICLE AND SEEN REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN IN HALF. THE VAN WAS TOWED AND A USED REAR AXLE WAS PUT ON. WE DO HAVE OLD AXLE. *TR

Jun 25, 2010 Electrical System 84,340 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH PROBLEM OF ABS BRAKE LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, OR TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING EXTREME COLD OR EXTREME HEAT. RESTART OF ENGINE USUALLY RESETS LIGHTS. ERROR CODE C1185 ABS POWER RELAY CIRCUIT SEEN BY SHOP. EXPANSION OF RELAY SWITCH ALUMINUM PLATE CAUSING SHORT...

Jun 25, 2010 Suspension 80,000 mi

FAILURE/BRAKING OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. *TR

Jun 25, 2010 Electrical System 84,340 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH PROBLEM OF ABS BRAKE LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, OR TIRE PRESSURE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING EXTREME COLD OR EXTREME HEAT. RESTART OF ENGINE USUALLY RESETS LIGHTS. ERROR CODE C1185 ABS POWER RELAY CIRCUIT SEEN BY SHOP. EXPANSION OF RELAY SWITCH ALUMINUM PLATE CAUSING SHORT...

Jun 25, 2010 Suspension 80,000 mi

FAILURE/BRAKING OF THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. *TR

Jun 24, 2010 Structure 127,585 mi

2001 WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF CAUSING THE REAR TIRE TO SMOKE AND BURN THE RUBBER OFF THE TIRE AND THE UNDERCOATING ON THE WHEEL WELL. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. STARTED TO FEEL A SWAY JUST BEFORE IT BROKE, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TIRE WAS VERY HOT AND SMOKING,WE WERE TOLD SHE WAS LUCK...

Jun 24, 2010 Structure 127,585 mi

2001 WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF CAUSING THE REAR TIRE TO SMOKE AND BURN THE RUBBER OFF THE TIRE AND THE UNDERCOATING ON THE WHEEL WELL. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. STARTED TO FEEL A SWAY JUST BEFORE IT BROKE, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TIRE WAS VERY HOT AND SMOKING,WE WERE TOLD SHE WAS LUCK...

Jun 22, 2010 Suspension 85,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE. *TR

Jun 22, 2010 Suspension 85,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE. *TR

Jun 22, 2010 Suspension 122,000 mi

I HAD BEEN HEARING A CLUNKING NOISE AFTER MY WIFE REPORTED IT TO ME WHEN SHE WAS BACKING UP. IT TOOK A FEW DAYS BEFORE I HEARD IT AS WELL. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT IF IT WAS THE EXHAUST OR SUSPENSION. A FEW WEEKS GOES BY AND IT GOT WORSE. MANAGED TO LOOK UNDER IT AT A GAS STATION AND SAW A CRACK ON THE...

Jun 22, 2010 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE REAR AXLE CRACKED. THE CONTACT FOUND THE AXLE HAD SPLIT INTO TWO AND THE REAR WHEELS WERE TURNED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE AXLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 22, 2010 Power Train 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WHEELS WERE BENDING INWARD AND CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE FRONT TIRES HAD NEVER BEEN REPLACED AND APPEARED BRAND NEW. THE REAR TIRES HAD SINCE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE DEALER ADVISED THE REAR AXLE ...

Jun 22, 2010 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND PRODUCED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION HAD FRACTURED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE REPAIRS WOULD BE ...

Jun 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127,020 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 7 MPH, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO NO AVAIL. SHE SHIFTED INTO PARK AND COAST...

Jun 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. UPON CONDUCTING RESEARCH, I REALIZE THAT WHILE THESE LIGHTS ON THE DASH ARE ILLUMINATED THE ABS SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION AT ALL OR CORRECTLY. OBVIOUSLY UPON LOSS OF THIS FEATURE, THE CHANCES OF AN ACCIDENT WOULD BE CONSIDERABLY HIGHER, ESPECIALLY IN ADV...

Jun 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,785 mi

ABS / BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUE TO ILLUMINATE ON OCCASION AFTER RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED. BRAKING DISTANCES GREATLY INCREASED / AFFECTED WHEN WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ALSO GREATLY INCREASED - PEDAL SLOWLY CONTINUES TO FLOOR WITH STEADY PRESSURE, ACCOMPANIED BY WHOOSHING ...

Jun 22, 2010 Suspension 85,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE. *TR

Jun 22, 2010 Suspension 85,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE FAILURE. *TR

Jun 22, 2010 Suspension 122,000 mi

I HAD BEEN HEARING A CLUNKING NOISE AFTER MY WIFE REPORTED IT TO ME WHEN SHE WAS BACKING UP. IT TOOK A FEW DAYS BEFORE I HEARD IT AS WELL. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT IF IT WAS THE EXHAUST OR SUSPENSION. A FEW WEEKS GOES BY AND IT GOT WORSE. MANAGED TO LOOK UNDER IT AT A GAS STATION AND SAW A CRACK ON THE...

Jun 22, 2010 Power Train 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE REAR AXLE CRACKED. THE CONTACT FOUND THE AXLE HAD SPLIT INTO TWO AND THE REAR WHEELS WERE TURNED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE AXLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 22, 2010 Power Train 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WHEELS WERE BENDING INWARD AND CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE FRONT TIRES HAD NEVER BEEN REPLACED AND APPEARED BRAND NEW. THE REAR TIRES HAD SINCE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE DEALER ADVISED THE REAR AXLE ...

Jun 22, 2010 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND PRODUCED AN ABNORMAL NOISE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION HAD FRACTURED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE REPAIRS WOULD BE ...

Jun 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127,020 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 7 MPH, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO NO AVAIL. SHE SHIFTED INTO PARK AND COAST...

Jun 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,000 mi

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. UPON CONDUCTING RESEARCH, I REALIZE THAT WHILE THESE LIGHTS ON THE DASH ARE ILLUMINATED THE ABS SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION AT ALL OR CORRECTLY. OBVIOUSLY UPON LOSS OF THIS FEATURE, THE CHANCES OF AN ACCIDENT WOULD BE CONSIDERABLY HIGHER, ESPECIALLY IN ADV...

Jun 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,785 mi

ABS / BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUE TO ILLUMINATE ON OCCASION AFTER RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED. BRAKING DISTANCES GREATLY INCREASED / AFFECTED WHEN WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ALSO GREATLY INCREASED - PEDAL SLOWLY CONTINUES TO FLOOR WITH STEADY PRESSURE, ACCOMPANIED BY WHOOSHING ...

Jun 21, 2010 Suspension 128,279 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE FROM THE REAR, RESEMBLING A FLAT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY HOME A FEW DAYS LATER, I LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND SAW A DEEP FRACTURE IN THE REAR AXLE. I CALLED A FORD DEALER AND WA...

Jun 21, 2010 Suspension 128,279 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE FROM THE REAR, RESEMBLING A FLAT. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY HOME A FEW DAYS LATER, I LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND SAW A DEEP FRACTURE IN THE REAR AXLE. I CALLED A FORD DEALER AND WA...

Jun 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED IN FORD 2001 WINDSTAR AFTER REPAIR OF LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER. ABS LIGHT IS ON NON-STOP. *TR

Jun 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED IN FORD 2001 WINDSTAR AFTER REPAIR OF LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER. ABS LIGHT IS ON NON-STOP. *TR

Jun 18, 2010 Suspension 106,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS SNAPPED IN TWO PIECES WHILE RIDING AT 45 MPH. THE VAN SWAYED VIOLENTLY BUT I WAS ABLE TO BRING IT TO A SAFE STOP. PRIOR TO AXLE SNAPPING I HEARD AND FELT CRACKING METALLIC SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I INVESTIGATED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THA...

Jun 18, 2010 Power Train 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Jun 18, 2010 Suspension 106,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS SNAPPED IN TWO PIECES WHILE RIDING AT 45 MPH. THE VAN SWAYED VIOLENTLY BUT I WAS ABLE TO BRING IT TO A SAFE STOP. PRIOR TO AXLE SNAPPING I HEARD AND FELT CRACKING METALLIC SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I INVESTIGATED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THA...

Jun 18, 2010 Power Train 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A POPPING NOISE WHEN TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Jun 17, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF. I WAS STUCK BUT THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK BRING IT TO MY HOUSE. BOTH BACK TIRES AND TOTALLY BENT IN AS THE AXEL IS LITERALLY BROKEN IN HALF. I NOW HAVE NO MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION WHICH KILLS ME ...

Jun 17, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF. I WAS STUCK BUT THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK BRING IT TO MY HOUSE. BOTH BACK TIRES AND TOTALLY BENT IN AS THE AXEL IS LITERALLY BROKEN IN HALF. I NOW HAVE NO MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION WHICH KILLS ME ...

Jun 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 70,500 mi

FREQUENT AND PERSISTENT DEACTIVATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM IN 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THIS PROBLEM HAS COME AND GONE ON THE VAN AND THERE ARE RECALLS TO COVER THE FIRE RISK. THE ABS SYSTEM WILL THROUGH AN ALARM WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT ALARM THE COMES AND GOES IT THE COOLER MO...

Jun 17, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF. I WAS STUCK BUT THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK BRING IT TO MY HOUSE. BOTH BACK TIRES AND TOTALLY BENT IN AS THE AXEL IS LITERALLY BROKEN IN HALF. I NOW HAVE NO MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION WHICH KILLS ME ...

Jun 17, 2010 Structure 108,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF. I WAS STUCK BUT THANKFULLY WAS ABLE TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK BRING IT TO MY HOUSE. BOTH BACK TIRES AND TOTALLY BENT IN AS THE AXEL IS LITERALLY BROKEN IN HALF. I NOW HAVE NO MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION WHICH KILLS ME ...

Jun 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 70,500 mi

FREQUENT AND PERSISTENT DEACTIVATION OF THE ABS SYSTEM IN 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THIS PROBLEM HAS COME AND GONE ON THE VAN AND THERE ARE RECALLS TO COVER THE FIRE RISK. THE ABS SYSTEM WILL THROUGH AN ALARM WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT ALARM THE COMES AND GOES IT THE COOLER MO...

Jun 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENT COME ON. RECALL PROBLEM #2 ABS ECM FAILURE ON FORD WINDSTAR. FIXED PROBLEM #1 SPEED CONTROL SWITCH, HARNESS BUT NOT #2 MY SWITCH WAS LEAKING. LUCKY NO FIRE. BUT NOW MY SENSOR (#2) DOESN'T WORK. SO WHEN THE LIGHTS COME ON I HAVE NO ABS AND ITS SCARY TO THINK OF...

Jun 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENT COME ON. RECALL PROBLEM #2 ABS ECM FAILURE ON FORD WINDSTAR. FIXED PROBLEM #1 SPEED CONTROL SWITCH, HARNESS BUT NOT #2 MY SWITCH WAS LEAKING. LUCKY NO FIRE. BUT NOW MY SENSOR (#2) DOESN'T WORK. SO WHEN THE LIGHTS COME ON I HAVE NO ABS AND ITS SCARY TO THINK OF...

Jun 15, 2010 Suspension 93,000 mi

BEEN DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. AND THE BACK STARTED MAKING NOISES AND SHIFTING. EVERYTIME I APPLY THE BRAKE OR BACK UP IT MAKES THE LOUDEST SOUND. WELL AFTER PUTTING IT UP ON THE JACK TO LOOK UNDERNEATH THE CAR. WE NOTICED A CRACK ABOUT 8 INCHES LONG AND CONTINUES AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE AXEL....

Jun 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Jun 15, 2010 Suspension 93,000 mi

BEEN DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. AND THE BACK STARTED MAKING NOISES AND SHIFTING. EVERYTIME I APPLY THE BRAKE OR BACK UP IT MAKES THE LOUDEST SOUND. WELL AFTER PUTTING IT UP ON THE JACK TO LOOK UNDERNEATH THE CAR. WE NOTICED A CRACK ABOUT 8 INCHES LONG AND CONTINUES AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE AXEL....

Jun 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Jun 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

STARTED OFF WITH YELLOW ABS LIGHT ON WITH THE RED BRAKE LIGHT ON AS WELL. SEEMED TO COME AND GO AS IT WANTED. SOME TIME DURING THIS I NOTICE A CONNECTOR LOOSE OFF THE MASTER CYLINDER AND CONNECTED IT. LIGHTS STAYED ON EVEN LONGER, MONTHS AT A TIME. BRAKES STILL WORKED (ABS UNTESTED). HAD CHANGED FRO...

Jun 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

STARTED OFF WITH YELLOW ABS LIGHT ON WITH THE RED BRAKE LIGHT ON AS WELL. SEEMED TO COME AND GO AS IT WANTED. SOME TIME DURING THIS I NOTICE A CONNECTOR LOOSE OFF THE MASTER CYLINDER AND CONNECTED IT. LIGHTS STAYED ON EVEN LONGER, MONTHS AT A TIME. BRAKES STILL WORKED (ABS UNTESTED). HAD CHANGED FRO...

Jun 12, 2010 Suspension 100,000 mi

2001 MY FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED REAR AXLE (NON-DRIVING) BROKE IN HALF AND THE REAR WHEELS WERE RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. LUCKILY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVING WELL, I DID NOT GET IN AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, 5 MILES EARLIER I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED AND THE PA...

Jun 12, 2010 Suspension 98,282 mi

THIS IS ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. IT STARTED WHEN MY WIFE WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT A RUBBING NOISE IN THE REAR THAT SEEMED TO BE WORSE ON CORNERS. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DURING A LIGHT RAIN SHOWER ON A RIGHT CURVE AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THE BACK OF THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS ABOUT SP...

Jun 12, 2010 Suspension 100,000 mi

2001 MY FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED REAR AXLE (NON-DRIVING) BROKE IN HALF AND THE REAR WHEELS WERE RUBBING THE WHEEL WELL. LUCKILY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVING WELL, I DID NOT GET IN AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, 5 MILES EARLIER I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED AND THE PA...

Jun 12, 2010 Suspension 98,282 mi

THIS IS ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. IT STARTED WHEN MY WIFE WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT A RUBBING NOISE IN THE REAR THAT SEEMED TO BE WORSE ON CORNERS. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DURING A LIGHT RAIN SHOWER ON A RIGHT CURVE AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THE BACK OF THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS ABOUT SP...

Jun 8, 2010 Electrical System 155,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER QUIT WORKING , NOW AIR AND CRUISE DON'T WORK , ALSO ABS BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON. THE VEHICLE IS A 01 FORD WINDSTAR, ALSO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, THANKS FOR ANY HELP. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VAN. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VAN. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 Power Train 102,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE SHOCKS, HE DISCOVERED THE REAR AXLE WAS SPLIT APPROXIMATELY THREE QUARTERS UP THE BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED REPLACING THE AXLE. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY WELD...

Jun 8, 2010 Power Train 120,901 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA, AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THE AXLE HAD BROKEN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO REPLACE THE AXLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATE...

Jun 8, 2010 Electrical System 155,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER QUIT WORKING , NOW AIR AND CRUISE DON'T WORK , ALSO ABS BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON. THE VEHICLE IS A 01 FORD WINDSTAR, ALSO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, THANKS FOR ANY HELP. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VAN. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VAN. *TR

Jun 8, 2010 Power Train 102,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE SHOCKS, HE DISCOVERED THE REAR AXLE WAS SPLIT APPROXIMATELY THREE QUARTERS UP THE BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED REPLACING THE AXLE. THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY WELD...

Jun 8, 2010 Power Train 120,901 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA, AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THE AXLE HAD BROKEN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO REPLACE THE AXLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATE...

Jun 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO OVER 60 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE...

Jun 7, 2010 Suspension 64,500 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WITH NO WARNING. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, NOT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN A LOUD CLUNK WAS HEARD. MANAGED TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT NEARBY, AND THE REAR TIRES WERE TILTED INWARD. THE AXLE WAS SNAPPED IN HALF TOWARD...

Jun 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO OVER 60 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED. THE FAILURE...

Jun 7, 2010 Suspension 64,500 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE SPORT REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF WITH NO WARNING. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, NOT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN A LOUD CLUNK WAS HEARD. MANAGED TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT NEARBY, AND THE REAR TIRES WERE TILTED INWARD. THE AXLE WAS SNAPPED IN HALF TOWARD...

Jun 5, 2010 Structure 28,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON IN MY 2001 FORD, WINDSTAR. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO OUR MECHANIC TO CHECK IT OUT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. OUR MECHANIC CALLED ME AND INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS ROTTED OUT AND THAT IN HIS OPINION IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THE COST TO REPAIR IT WERE NOT WORTH ...

Jun 5, 2010 Suspension 83,383 mi

WE HAD OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BEING CHECKED BY A GARAGE BEFORE A LONG TRIP AND WERE TOLD OUR REAR AXLE IS CRACKED ALMOST IN HALF. *TR

Jun 5, 2010 Structure 28,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON IN MY 2001 FORD, WINDSTAR. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO OUR MECHANIC TO CHECK IT OUT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS. OUR MECHANIC CALLED ME AND INFORMED ME THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS ROTTED OUT AND THAT IN HIS OPINION IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THE COST TO REPAIR IT WERE NOT WORTH ...

Jun 5, 2010 Suspension 83,383 mi

WE HAD OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BEING CHECKED BY A GARAGE BEFORE A LONG TRIP AND WERE TOLD OUR REAR AXLE IS CRACKED ALMOST IN HALF. *TR

Jun 4, 2010 Power Train 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 35 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO EXCESSIVELY SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD SPLIT IN TWO. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON IN HIS MODEL VEHICLE. T...

Jun 4, 2010 Suspension 107,000 mi

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LTD. BROKE IN 2 PIECES. VEHICLE IS AT MECHANIC WHO STATED NEVER SAW ANYTHING LIKE THAT BEFORE. *TR

Jun 4, 2010 Power Train 149,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 35 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO EXCESSIVELY SWAY BACK AND FORTH. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD SPLIT IN TWO. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON IN HIS MODEL VEHICLE. T...

Jun 4, 2010 Suspension 107,000 mi

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LTD. BROKE IN 2 PIECES. VEHICLE IS AT MECHANIC WHO STATED NEVER SAW ANYTHING LIKE THAT BEFORE. *TR

Jun 1, 2010 Suspension 98,797 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WAS IN FOR AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE AND A TUNE-UP ON JUNE 1, 2010 AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE CRACKS IN THE REAR AXLE. THE MECHANIC ISSUED A STERN WARNING ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BECAUSE THE AXLE WAS IN DANGER OF SPLITTIN...

Jun 1, 2010 Suspension 98,797 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WAS IN FOR AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE AND A TUNE-UP ON JUNE 1, 2010 AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE CRACKS IN THE REAR AXLE. THE MECHANIC ISSUED A STERN WARNING ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BECAUSE THE AXLE WAS IN DANGER OF SPLITTIN...

May 31, 2010 Suspension 121,481 mi

ON MAY 29, 2010, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE REAR AXLE SUDDENLY CRACKED IN TWO PIECES. THE BROKEN END OF THE AXLE THEN BEGAN DIGGING INTO THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO AVOID CONCRETE BARRIERS AND OTHER VEHICLES ...

May 31, 2010 Suspension 121,481 mi

ON MAY 29, 2010, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE REAR AXLE SUDDENLY CRACKED IN TWO PIECES. THE BROKEN END OF THE AXLE THEN BEGAN DIGGING INTO THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO AVOID CONCRETE BARRIERS AND OTHER VEHICLES ...

May 29, 2010 Suspension 89,426 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE ABOUT 18" IN FROM DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. MY WIFE WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WHEN IT HAPPENED. *TR

May 29, 2010 Suspension 89,426 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE ABOUT 18" IN FROM DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. MY WIFE WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WHEN IT HAPPENED. *TR

May 27, 2010 Power Train 144,000 mi

DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR SE 2001, IT FELT LIKE THE REAR AXLE WAS ABOUT TO FALL APART. INDEED, THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED A REAR AXLE CRACK TODAY, MAY 27, 2010. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL NOT LET ME DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT UNLESS IT IS REPAIRED. *T...

May 27, 2010 Power Train 144,000 mi

DRIVING MY FORD WINDSTAR SE 2001, IT FELT LIKE THE REAR AXLE WAS ABOUT TO FALL APART. INDEED, THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED A REAR AXLE CRACK TODAY, MAY 27, 2010. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WILL NOT LET ME DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT UNLESS IT IS REPAIRED. *T...

May 26, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 120,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ

May 26, 2010 Suspension 66,200 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINI VAN WITH ABOUT 80,000 MILES. REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING MY KIDS TO SOCCER. WE WERE LUCKY THAT WE WERE IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA CLOSE TO HOME. IT COST US CLOSE TO $900 TO FIX. WE HAVE THE OLD PART WHICH SHOWED RUST. MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE ...

May 26, 2010 Suspension 110,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL SOUND AND 'SWAYING'. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH, I SAW A LARGE CRACK IN THE REAR AXEL. FURTHER INSPECTION BY MY MECHANIC REVEALED APPROXIMATELY A 70-75% CRACK THROUGH THE AXEL. I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE REPLACED WITH EITHER A NEW AXEL (ON BACKORDER FROM FORD) ...

May 26, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 120,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ

May 26, 2010 Suspension 66,200 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINI VAN WITH ABOUT 80,000 MILES. REAR AXEL SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING MY KIDS TO SOCCER. WE WERE LUCKY THAT WE WERE IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA CLOSE TO HOME. IT COST US CLOSE TO $900 TO FIX. WE HAVE THE OLD PART WHICH SHOWED RUST. MECHANIC SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE ...

May 26, 2010 Suspension 110,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS MAKING AN ABNORMAL SOUND AND 'SWAYING'. WHEN I LOOKED UNDERNEATH, I SAW A LARGE CRACK IN THE REAR AXEL. FURTHER INSPECTION BY MY MECHANIC REVEALED APPROXIMATELY A 70-75% CRACK THROUGH THE AXEL. I WAS TOLD IT COULD BE REPLACED WITH EITHER A NEW AXEL (ON BACKORDER FROM FORD) ...

May 24, 2010 Suspension

REAR AXLE CRACKED. *TR

May 24, 2010 Suspension

REAR AXLE CRACKED. *TR

May 23, 2010 Power Train 135,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, THE REAR AXEL OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED IN HALF. I MAY REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *TR

May 23, 2010 Power Train 135,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, THE REAR AXEL OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED IN HALF. I MAY REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *TR

May 22, 2010 Structure Crash 206,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE IN THE NEXT LANE. *TR

May 22, 2010 Suspension Crash 206,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE IN THE NEXT LANE. *TR

May 22, 2010 Structure Crash 206,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE IN THE NEXT LANE. *TR

May 22, 2010 Suspension Crash 206,000 mi

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE IN THE NEXT LANE. *TR

May 20, 2010 Suspension 61,400 mi

2/26/2010: WE DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THIS AXLE MIGHT HAVE CRACKED OVER 2 YEARS AGO BASED ON THE LENGTH AND AMOUNT OF RUST. WE HAD OUR VEHICLE SERVICED AT FORD AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR 7 YEARS OR 70,000. OUR VEHICLE IS AT ...

May 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. THROWING ABS CODES 1185, 1194, 1198, 1210, 1214, 1242, 1246, 1250, 1254. *TR

May 20, 2010 Suspension 113,000 mi

MY AXEL BROKE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND I ALMOST GOT KILLED ON A HIGHWAY. I HAD TO PULL ON NARROW SHOULDER LANE. I HAD IT TOWED AND HAD TO PAY 625. TO HAVE IT FIXED. I JUST READ THIS WEEK THEY ARE INVESTIGATING AND THEIR IS CLASS ACTION SUIT ABOUT THESE AXLES HOW DO I GET RECALL INFO AND REPORT T...

May 20, 2010 Structure 135,000 mi

2001 WINDSTAR WAS FISHTAILING WHEN I HIT BUMPS. LOOKED UNDER THERE AND THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED. ONLY HANGING TOGETHER BY LESS THAN 1" GOT ANOTHER FROM A JUNKYARD AND IT IS CRACKING NOW TOO. SAFETY ISSUE!! FORD SHOULD PAY!!! *TR

May 20, 2010 Suspension 61,400 mi

2/26/2010: WE DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THIS AXLE MIGHT HAVE CRACKED OVER 2 YEARS AGO BASED ON THE LENGTH AND AMOUNT OF RUST. WE HAD OUR VEHICLE SERVICED AT FORD AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR 7 YEARS OR 70,000. OUR VEHICLE IS AT ...

May 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. THROWING ABS CODES 1185, 1194, 1198, 1210, 1214, 1242, 1246, 1250, 1254. *TR

May 20, 2010 Suspension 113,000 mi

MY AXEL BROKE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND I ALMOST GOT KILLED ON A HIGHWAY. I HAD TO PULL ON NARROW SHOULDER LANE. I HAD IT TOWED AND HAD TO PAY 625. TO HAVE IT FIXED. I JUST READ THIS WEEK THEY ARE INVESTIGATING AND THEIR IS CLASS ACTION SUIT ABOUT THESE AXLES HOW DO I GET RECALL INFO AND REPORT T...

May 20, 2010 Structure 135,000 mi

2001 WINDSTAR WAS FISHTAILING WHEN I HIT BUMPS. LOOKED UNDER THERE AND THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED. ONLY HANGING TOGETHER BY LESS THAN 1" GOT ANOTHER FROM A JUNKYARD AND IT IS CRACKING NOW TOO. SAFETY ISSUE!! FORD SHOULD PAY!!! *TR

May 19, 2010 Suspension

MY VAN WINDSTAR 2001 REAR AXLE BROKE DURING DRIVING. FORD ASKED WHAT DID WE DO TO DRIVE SO POORLY TO CAUSE THIS? GAVE US A PRICE OF $1,500.00 AT LEAST TO REPAIR. *TR

May 19, 2010 Suspension 113,773 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS THE REAR AXLE CRACKED ALMOST COMPLETELY THROUGH. I CANNOT DRIVE THE VAN BECAUSE IT'S MAKING A LOT OF CREAKING SOUNDS AS IF THE AXLE WILL BREAK. I'VE CONTACTED FORD AND HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY RESPONSE. *TR

May 19, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SWAYING LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APP...

May 19, 2010 Power Train 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN. THE MECHANIC DID NOT MENTION RUST BUT STATED THAT THE AXLE W...

May 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - RECALL 09S09 COMPLETED - ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD STILL COME ON. PER INTERNET RESEARCH - ABS ECM BRAKE MODULE 2C219 AND "BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED." *TR

May 19, 2010 Structure 115,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE COLLAPSED, JUST AS MY FAMILY WAS HEADING TO THE HIGHWAY FOR A ROAD TRIP. WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE TO THE COST OF $900. WE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR AS IT WAS THE ONLY CAR WE HAD THAT COULD TRANSPORT MY FAMILY O...

May 19, 2010 Suspension

MY VAN WINDSTAR 2001 REAR AXLE BROKE DURING DRIVING. FORD ASKED WHAT DID WE DO TO DRIVE SO POORLY TO CAUSE THIS? GAVE US A PRICE OF $1,500.00 AT LEAST TO REPAIR. *TR

May 19, 2010 Suspension 113,773 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAS THE REAR AXLE CRACKED ALMOST COMPLETELY THROUGH. I CANNOT DRIVE THE VAN BECAUSE IT'S MAKING A LOT OF CREAKING SOUNDS AS IF THE AXLE WILL BREAK. I'VE CONTACTED FORD AND HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY RESPONSE. *TR

May 19, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SWAYING LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APP...

May 19, 2010 Power Train 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BROKEN. THE MECHANIC DID NOT MENTION RUST BUT STATED THAT THE AXLE W...

May 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 132,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - RECALL 09S09 COMPLETED - ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD STILL COME ON. PER INTERNET RESEARCH - ABS ECM BRAKE MODULE 2C219 AND "BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED." *TR

May 19, 2010 Structure 115,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE COLLAPSED, JUST AS MY FAMILY WAS HEADING TO THE HIGHWAY FOR A ROAD TRIP. WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE TO THE COST OF $900. WE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR AS IT WAS THE ONLY CAR WE HAD THAT COULD TRANSPORT MY FAMILY O...

May 18, 2010 Suspension 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. IN DECEMBER 2009 MY REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 - 40 MPH. NO INJURIES OCCURRED. REPAIRS COST ABOUT $600 (IN ADDITION TO A CAR RENTAL COST OF $250) AS THIS OCCURRED ABOUT 2 HOURS FROM MY HOME. I CALLED MY FORD DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE NO...

May 18, 2010 Suspension Crash 110,842 mi

ON MAY 7, 2010 MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THE AXLE BROKE ON ME COMING FROM PICKING UP THE KIDS FROM SCHOOL CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VAN FLIPPING OVER TWO TIMES. *TR

May 18, 2010 Suspension 148,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. *TR

May 18, 2010 Suspension 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. IN DECEMBER 2009 MY REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 - 40 MPH. NO INJURIES OCCURRED. REPAIRS COST ABOUT $600 (IN ADDITION TO A CAR RENTAL COST OF $250) AS THIS OCCURRED ABOUT 2 HOURS FROM MY HOME. I CALLED MY FORD DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE NO...

May 18, 2010 Suspension Crash 110,842 mi

ON MAY 7, 2010 MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THE AXLE BROKE ON ME COMING FROM PICKING UP THE KIDS FROM SCHOOL CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH THE VAN FLIPPING OVER TWO TIMES. *TR

May 18, 2010 Suspension 148,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. *TR

May 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HAD A RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED IN RELATION TO A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. SHE WAS NOT SURE OF THE RECALL INFORMATION AND STATED THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS A VOLUNTARY RECALL. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE BRAKE FLUID LEAK...

May 17, 2010 Suspension 123,822 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY RIGHT TO LEFT WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTUR...

May 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire

I WAS DRIVING ON A SNOW/ICE COVERED ROAD ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. THE ROAD WAS NOT PLOWED. I LOST MY BRAKES AND STARTED TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS DOWN A HILL. I TRIED TO STEER THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST. I WAS PETRIFIED. I FINALLY CAME TO A STOP MY BUMPER HIT...

May 17, 2010 Air Bags Crash Fire

I WAS DRIVING ON A SNOW/ICE COVERED ROAD ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. THE ROAD WAS NOT PLOWED. I LOST MY BRAKES AND STARTED TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS DOWN A HILL. I TRIED TO STEER THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST. I WAS PETRIFIED. I FINALLY CAME TO A STOP MY BUMPER HIT...

May 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HAD A RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED IN RELATION TO A BRAKE FLUID LEAK. SHE WAS NOT SURE OF THE RECALL INFORMATION AND STATED THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS A VOLUNTARY RECALL. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE BRAKE FLUID LEAK...

May 17, 2010 Suspension 123,822 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY RIGHT TO LEFT WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTUR...

May 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire

I WAS DRIVING ON A SNOW/ICE COVERED ROAD ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. THE ROAD WAS NOT PLOWED. I LOST MY BRAKES AND STARTED TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS DOWN A HILL. I TRIED TO STEER THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST. I WAS PETRIFIED. I FINALLY CAME TO A STOP MY BUMPER HIT...

May 17, 2010 Air Bags Crash Fire

I WAS DRIVING ON A SNOW/ICE COVERED ROAD ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. THE ROAD WAS NOT PLOWED. I LOST MY BRAKES AND STARTED TO SLIDE SIDEWAYS DOWN A HILL. I TRIED TO STEER THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS NOT GOING VERY FAST. I WAS PETRIFIED. I FINALLY CAME TO A STOP MY BUMPER HIT...

May 15, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT WORK, WHEN THE TIRES WERE TURNED INWARD BECAUSE OF THE BREAK IN THE REAR AXLE. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED MY HUSBAND BOUGHT A REAR AXLE FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE BROKEN ONE. *TR

May 15, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT WORK, WHEN THE TIRES WERE TURNED INWARD BECAUSE OF THE BREAK IN THE REAR AXLE. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED MY HUSBAND BOUGHT A REAR AXLE FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE BROKEN ONE. *TR

May 15, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT WORK, WHEN THE TIRES WERE TURNED INWARD BECAUSE OF THE BREAK IN THE REAR AXLE. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED MY HUSBAND BOUGHT A REAR AXLE FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE BROKEN ONE. *TR

May 15, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT WORK, WHEN THE TIRES WERE TURNED INWARD BECAUSE OF THE BREAK IN THE REAR AXLE. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED MY HUSBAND BOUGHT A REAR AXLE FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE BROKEN ONE. *TR

May 12, 2010 Suspension 118,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. 118K MILES ON THE VEHICLE. NO PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS. NO WARNING SIGNS THE AXLE WAS ABOUT TO BREAK. *TR

May 12, 2010 Structure 87,650 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE, CAR WAS TOWED (FLATBED) TO REPAIR FACILITY. BROKEN AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW AXLE. *TR

May 12, 2010 Suspension 118,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. 118K MILES ON THE VEHICLE. NO PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS. NO WARNING SIGNS THE AXLE WAS ABOUT TO BREAK. *TR

May 12, 2010 Structure 87,650 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE, CAR WAS TOWED (FLATBED) TO REPAIR FACILITY. BROKEN AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW AXLE. *TR

May 11, 2010 Suspension 115,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF ABOUT 16 INCHES FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL. ISN'T IT FUNNY HOW THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR ALL MODEL YEARS OF THE WINDSTAR AND NO COMPLAINTS WITH THE FREESTAR'S REAR AXLE. THIS IS DUE TO FORD KNOWING THAT THE AXLE ON THE WINDSTAR WAS...

May 11, 2010 Power Train 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND REACHING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED VIBRATIONS ON THE SEATS, HEAD RESTRAINTS AND REAR WINDOW. THE VEHCILE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE RIGHT REAR AXLE AND ANOTHER FORMING ON THE L...

May 11, 2010 Structure 141,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN REAR AXEL BREAK. WENT ON-LINE AND HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT REAR AXLES BREAKING IN HALF. NO OTHER CARS AXLES ARE BREAKING. *TR

May 11, 2010 Suspension 115,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF ABOUT 16 INCHES FROM LEFT REAR WHEEL. ISN'T IT FUNNY HOW THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE FOR ALL MODEL YEARS OF THE WINDSTAR AND NO COMPLAINTS WITH THE FREESTAR'S REAR AXLE. THIS IS DUE TO FORD KNOWING THAT THE AXLE ON THE WINDSTAR WAS...

May 11, 2010 Power Train 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND REACHING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED VIBRATIONS ON THE SEATS, HEAD RESTRAINTS AND REAR WINDOW. THE VEHCILE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE RIGHT REAR AXLE AND ANOTHER FORMING ON THE L...

May 11, 2010 Structure 141,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN REAR AXEL BREAK. WENT ON-LINE AND HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT REAR AXLES BREAKING IN HALF. NO OTHER CARS AXLES ARE BREAKING. *TR

May 9, 2010 Electrical System 110,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL WHICH WAS CURRENTLY SERVICED FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH RECALL. PLEASE NOTE THE SWITCH WAS FINE AND NO FLUID WAS FOUND ON CONNECTORS.THE ABS UNIT IN THE VAN HAS ISSUE WITH ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION PRIMARILY IN WARM WEATHER. WHEN TEMP EXCEED 70 DEGREES. COMPLETE FAILURE O...

May 9, 2010 Electrical System 110,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL WHICH WAS CURRENTLY SERVICED FOR THE BRAKE SWITCH RECALL. PLEASE NOTE THE SWITCH WAS FINE AND NO FLUID WAS FOUND ON CONNECTORS.THE ABS UNIT IN THE VAN HAS ISSUE WITH ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION PRIMARILY IN WARM WEATHER. WHEN TEMP EXCEED 70 DEGREES. COMPLETE FAILURE O...

May 6, 2010 Suspension 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT THE SCENE OF THE INCIDENT AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 115,000.

May 6, 2010 Suspension 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH, THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT AT THE SCENE OF THE INCIDENT AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 115,000.

May 3, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REPLACING THE BRAKES, HE NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR AXLE HAD CRACKED 12 INCHES FROM THE TIRE. HE STATED IF HE HAD BEEN DRIVING, THE FAILURE COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE ...

May 3, 2010 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REPLACING THE BRAKES, HE NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR AXLE HAD CRACKED 12 INCHES FROM THE TIRE. HE STATED IF HE HAD BEEN DRIVING, THE FAILURE COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE ...

Apr 30, 2010 Electrical System

HAD FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECALL 09S09 THAT WAS ISSUED IN OCTOBER OF 2009 PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE. WIRE HARNESS WAS REPLACE, NO LEAKS FOUND, HOWEVER THE YELLOW ABS AND RED BRAKE DASH LIGHTS REMAIN ON. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THE YELLOW AND RED LIGHTS ON THE DASH INDICATE A POSSIBLE ECM FAILURE WHICH HA...

Apr 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

HAD FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECALL 09S09 THAT WAS ISSUED IN OCTOBER OF 2009 PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE. WIRE HARNESS WAS REPLACE, NO LEAKS FOUND, HOWEVER THE YELLOW ABS AND RED BRAKE DASH LIGHTS REMAIN ON. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THE YELLOW AND RED LIGHTS ON THE DASH INDICATE A POSSIBLE ECM FAILURE WHICH HA...

Apr 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,700 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Apr 30, 2010 Electrical System

HAD FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECALL 09S09 THAT WAS ISSUED IN OCTOBER OF 2009 PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE. WIRE HARNESS WAS REPLACE, NO LEAKS FOUND, HOWEVER THE YELLOW ABS AND RED BRAKE DASH LIGHTS REMAIN ON. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THE YELLOW AND RED LIGHTS ON THE DASH INDICATE A POSSIBLE ECM FAILURE WHICH HA...

Apr 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

HAD FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECALL 09S09 THAT WAS ISSUED IN OCTOBER OF 2009 PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE. WIRE HARNESS WAS REPLACE, NO LEAKS FOUND, HOWEVER THE YELLOW ABS AND RED BRAKE DASH LIGHTS REMAIN ON. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THE YELLOW AND RED LIGHTS ON THE DASH INDICATE A POSSIBLE ECM FAILURE WHICH HA...

Apr 30, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,700 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Suspension 124,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BEAM ABOUT TO BREAK IN HALF. *TR

Apr 28, 2010 Suspension 124,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BEAM ABOUT TO BREAK IN HALF. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Structure 121,649 mi

REAR AXLE ON MY SON'S 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY THROUGH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. ABOUT 14 INCHES FROM THE WHEEL. BOTH REAR TIRES WERE WRECKED BECAUSE OF RUBBING INSIDE OF WHEEL WELL. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 260,000 mi

HAD FUSED WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AS PART OF RECALL 09S09 24/11/09. 12/04/10 AM NOW HAVING BRAKE/ABS/TRAC OFF DASH LIGHTS COMING ON AFTER VEHICLE RUNNING FOR 20 MINUTES OR SO. BRAKING DISTANCE HAS SINCE INCREASED. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 260,000 mi

HAD FUSED WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AS PART OF RECALL 09S09 24/11/09. 12/04/10 AM NOW HAVING BRAKE/ABS/TRAC OFF DASH LIGHTS COMING ON AFTER VEHICLE RUNNING FOR 20 MINUTES OR SO. BRAKING DISTANCE HAS SINCE INCREASED. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Structure 121,649 mi

REAR AXLE ON MY SON'S 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CRACKED ALMOST ALL THE WAY THROUGH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. ABOUT 14 INCHES FROM THE WHEEL. BOTH REAR TIRES WERE WRECKED BECAUSE OF RUBBING INSIDE OF WHEEL WELL. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 260,000 mi

HAD FUSED WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AS PART OF RECALL 09S09 24/11/09. 12/04/10 AM NOW HAVING BRAKE/ABS/TRAC OFF DASH LIGHTS COMING ON AFTER VEHICLE RUNNING FOR 20 MINUTES OR SO. BRAKING DISTANCE HAS SINCE INCREASED. *TR

Apr 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 260,000 mi

HAD FUSED WIRING HARNESS INSTALLED BY FORD DEALERSHIP AS PART OF RECALL 09S09 24/11/09. 12/04/10 AM NOW HAVING BRAKE/ABS/TRAC OFF DASH LIGHTS COMING ON AFTER VEHICLE RUNNING FOR 20 MINUTES OR SO. BRAKING DISTANCE HAS SINCE INCREASED. *TR

Apr 25, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING THE REAR AXLE OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE IN HALF AT 120,000 MILES. THERE WAS SMOKE. THE NEIGHBOR CAME RUNNING AFTER US TO TELL US. MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. WE WERE LUCKY. WILL THE NEXT PEOPLE BE SO LUCKY? THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. ALL 2000 & 2001 FORD WINDSTARS...

Apr 25, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING THE REAR AXLE OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE IN HALF AT 120,000 MILES. THERE WAS SMOKE. THE NEIGHBOR CAME RUNNING AFTER US TO TELL US. MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. WE WERE LUCKY. WILL THE NEXT PEOPLE BE SO LUCKY? THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. ALL 2000 & 2001 FORD WINDSTARS...

Apr 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 164,000 mi

NO RECALL NOTICE SENT TO ME REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH RECALL THAT COULD CAUSE FIRE WHILE DRIVING OR IDLE. MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY 5:30 PM ON 04/21/2010 AND AT 10:57 THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND BLEW UP. THE FIRE ALSO MELTED THE SIDING ON THE HOUSE. *TR

Apr 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 164,000 mi

NO RECALL NOTICE SENT TO ME REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH RECALL THAT COULD CAUSE FIRE WHILE DRIVING OR IDLE. MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY 5:30 PM ON 04/21/2010 AND AT 10:57 THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE AND BLEW UP. THE FIRE ALSO MELTED THE SIDING ON THE HOUSE. *TR

Apr 23, 2010 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT EXPLODED AND BURST INTO FLAMES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACTS HOME ALSO CAUGHT FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED AND WERE ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPORT ANY INJURIE...

Apr 23, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

WINDSTAR 2001 BROKEN DOWN REAR AXEL O REAR COMPLETE SUSPENSION, THIS PART BROKEN IN THE LEFT SIDE . *TR

Apr 23, 2010 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT EXPLODED AND BURST INTO FLAMES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACTS HOME ALSO CAUGHT FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED AND WERE ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPORT ANY INJURIE...

Apr 23, 2010 Suspension 130,000 mi

WINDSTAR 2001 BROKEN DOWN REAR AXEL O REAR COMPLETE SUSPENSION, THIS PART BROKEN IN THE LEFT SIDE . *TR

Apr 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 144,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Apr 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 144,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED. *TR

Apr 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

MY FORD 2001 WINDSTAR HAS HAD THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON FOR FIVE YEARS NOW. I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH IT. IS THERE ANY RECALL. *TR

Apr 21, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

MY FORD 2001 WINDSTAR HAS HAD THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON FOR FIVE YEARS NOW. I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH IT. IS THERE ANY RECALL. *TR

Apr 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

MY FORD 2001 WINDSTAR HAS HAD THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON FOR FIVE YEARS NOW. I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH IT. IS THERE ANY RECALL. *TR

Apr 21, 2010 Electrical System 80,000 mi

MY FORD 2001 WINDSTAR HAS HAD THE ABS/BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON FOR FIVE YEARS NOW. I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH IT. IS THERE ANY RECALL. *TR

Apr 18, 2010 Suspension 160,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX VAN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR

Apr 18, 2010 Wheels 160,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX VAN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR

Apr 18, 2010 Suspension 160,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX VAN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR

Apr 18, 2010 Wheels 160,000 mi

REAR AXLE SNAPPED ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX VAN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR

Apr 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD WHENEVER SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 150,000...

Apr 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD WHENEVER SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 150,000...

Apr 11, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHILE TURNING LED ME TO LOOK UNDER THE REAR END AND FIND THE REAR AXEL HAD A CRACK APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY THROUGH IT IN THE CENTER. *TR

Apr 11, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHILE TURNING LED ME TO LOOK UNDER THE REAR END AND FIND THE REAR AXEL HAD A CRACK APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY THROUGH IT IN THE CENTER. *TR

Apr 7, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

DURING NORMAL DRIVING THE "CHECK TRACTION CONTROL" MESSAGE COMES ON AND THEN DEACTIVATES BOTH ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTING THE DRIVABLE IN WINTER CONDITIONS. I DO NOT KNOW OF ANY SIGNIFICANT EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS FAILURE. THE MESSAGE ISN'T ALWAYS ON, JUST PERIODICALLY E...

Apr 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 103,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR'S BRAKES WERE LOCKED AND I COULD NOT DISENGAGE THEM. I HAD THE CAR SERVICED FOR THIS PROBLEM MANY TIMES, MOST RECENTLY IN JANUARY OF 2010 WHEN I WAS TOLD THAT THEY DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE REAR SPEED SENSOR. THEY REPLACED IT AND TOLD ME IT WAS ALL SET AND WOULDN'T ...

Apr 7, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

DURING NORMAL DRIVING THE "CHECK TRACTION CONTROL" MESSAGE COMES ON AND THEN DEACTIVATES BOTH ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTING THE DRIVABLE IN WINTER CONDITIONS. I DO NOT KNOW OF ANY SIGNIFICANT EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS FAILURE. THE MESSAGE ISN'T ALWAYS ON, JUST PERIODICALLY E...

Apr 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 103,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR'S BRAKES WERE LOCKED AND I COULD NOT DISENGAGE THEM. I HAD THE CAR SERVICED FOR THIS PROBLEM MANY TIMES, MOST RECENTLY IN JANUARY OF 2010 WHEN I WAS TOLD THAT THEY DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE REAR SPEED SENSOR. THEY REPLACED IT AND TOLD ME IT WAS ALL SET AND WOULDN'T ...

Mar 29, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

THE CAR WAS MAKING NOISE THAT I COULDN'T PIN POINT. THEN IT STARTED FEELING LIKE IT WAS SWAYING SIDE TO SIDE INTERMITTANTLY. THEN IT FELT LIKE THE CAR SKIPPED OR SKIDDDED ON A TURN, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR BOUNCED, LURCHED AND JOLTED TO A STOP. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AND MY REAR TIRES...

Mar 29, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE REAR AXLE CROSS MEMBER ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTART LX FAILED. NOTHING UNUSUAL OCCURED PRIOR TO THIS IN TERMS OF DRIVING OR ON THE ROAD. REAR AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT COST OF $1,300.

Mar 29, 2010 Suspension 140,000 mi

THE CAR WAS MAKING NOISE THAT I COULDN'T PIN POINT. THEN IT STARTED FEELING LIKE IT WAS SWAYING SIDE TO SIDE INTERMITTANTLY. THEN IT FELT LIKE THE CAR SKIPPED OR SKIDDDED ON A TURN, I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR BOUNCED, LURCHED AND JOLTED TO A STOP. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED AND MY REAR TIRES...

Mar 29, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE REAR AXLE CROSS MEMBER ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTART LX FAILED. NOTHING UNUSUAL OCCURED PRIOR TO THIS IN TERMS OF DRIVING OR ON THE ROAD. REAR AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT COST OF $1,300.

Mar 24, 2010 Structure 112,608 mi

VEHICLE: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX; MILEAGE APPROX. 113K TODAY, I HAD A SCHEDULED APPT. FOR MY LOCAL GARAGE TO INSPECT A NOISE/VIBRATION ISSUE WITH THE FAMILY MINIVAN. THIS IS THE VEHICLE WHICH MY WIFE AND KIDS USE ROUTINELY. WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GET TO THE GARAGE, I HEARD A LARGE ...

Mar 24, 2010 Structure 112,608 mi

VEHICLE: 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX; MILEAGE APPROX. 113K TODAY, I HAD A SCHEDULED APPT. FOR MY LOCAL GARAGE TO INSPECT A NOISE/VIBRATION ISSUE WITH THE FAMILY MINIVAN. THIS IS THE VEHICLE WHICH MY WIFE AND KIDS USE ROUTINELY. WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GET TO THE GARAGE, I HEARD A LARGE ...

Mar 23, 2010 Suspension 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE SUB FRAME AND CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED OFF OF THE ROAD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,0...

Mar 23, 2010 Suspension 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE SUB FRAME AND CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED OFF OF THE ROAD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,0...

Mar 20, 2010 Suspension 150,251 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND HAVE PERFORMED ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE. IT BEGAN MAKING A GRINDING NOISE IN THE BACK WHEN TURNING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY WHICH HAS A SLIGHT RIDGE AT THE END OF IT. WE HAD OUR MECHANIC CHECK IT AND HE FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE IS ...

Mar 20, 2010 Structure 150,251 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND HAVE PERFORMED ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE. IT BEGAN MAKING A GRINDING NOISE IN THE BACK WHEN TURNING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY WHICH HAS A SLIGHT RIDGE AT THE END OF IT. WE HAD OUR MECHANIC CHECK IT AND HE FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE IS ...

Mar 20, 2010 Suspension 150,251 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND HAVE PERFORMED ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE. IT BEGAN MAKING A GRINDING NOISE IN THE BACK WHEN TURNING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY WHICH HAS A SLIGHT RIDGE AT THE END OF IT. WE HAD OUR MECHANIC CHECK IT AND HE FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE IS ...

Mar 20, 2010 Structure 150,251 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS AND HAVE PERFORMED ALL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE. IT BEGAN MAKING A GRINDING NOISE IN THE BACK WHEN TURNING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY WHICH HAS A SLIGHT RIDGE AT THE END OF IT. WE HAD OUR MECHANIC CHECK IT AND HE FOUND THAT THE REAR AXLE IS ...

Mar 17, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE IN HALF AS I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR AXLE REPLACED. U HAVE HEARD FROM MANY PEOPLE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD WINDSTARS. *TR

Mar 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED EVEN AFTER THE LATEST RECALL, MY CAR ABS LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON. I HAVE HAD THE SPEED SENSOR REPLACED AND THE WHEEL SENSOR CLEANED AT THE DEALERSHIP YET PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR

Mar 17, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE IN HALF AS I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR AXLE REPLACED. U HAVE HEARD FROM MANY PEOPLE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD WINDSTARS. *TR

Mar 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

BRAKING DISTANCE SUDDENLY INCREASED EVEN AFTER THE LATEST RECALL, MY CAR ABS LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON. I HAVE HAD THE SPEED SENSOR REPLACED AND THE WHEEL SENSOR CLEANED AT THE DEALERSHIP YET PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Structure 175,000 mi

FRONT WHEEL ON PASSENGER SIDE DISCONNECTED FROM FRAME WHILE MOVING. FRAME RUSTED. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Structure 93,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL, PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE OFF FRAME BECAUSE OF RUSTED, CORRODED CRADLE. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Structure 175,000 mi

FRONT WHEEL ON PASSENGER SIDE DISCONNECTED FROM FRAME WHILE MOVING. FRAME RUSTED. *TR

Mar 16, 2010 Structure 93,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL, PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE OFF FRAME BECAUSE OF RUSTED, CORRODED CRADLE. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH COME AND GO MOSTLY ON ALL THE TIME. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH COME AND GO MOSTLY ON ALL THE TIME. *TR

Mar 11, 2010 Suspension 118,157 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKING NOISE IN REAR , WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE VAN I SAW THE AXLE WAS BROKEN IN HALF !!! I AM ON THE HIGHWAY EVERY DAY. *TR

Mar 11, 2010 Suspension 118,157 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR MAKING NOISE IN REAR , WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE VAN I SAW THE AXLE WAS BROKEN IN HALF !!! I AM ON THE HIGHWAY EVERY DAY. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Suspension Crash 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF I HIT THE GUARD RAIL,BLEW THE TIRES,AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY NOT TO BE KILLED. I NOW FIND OUT IT IS AN INHERENT PROBLEM THAT FORD REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Structure 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL; HOWEVER, HE WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED AND C...

Mar 10, 2010 Suspension Crash 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF I HIT THE GUARD RAIL,BLEW THE TIRES,AND WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY NOT TO BE KILLED. I NOW FIND OUT IT IS AN INHERENT PROBLEM THAT FORD REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE. *TR

Mar 10, 2010 Structure 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL; HOWEVER, HE WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE RUSTED AND C...

Mar 8, 2010 Suspension 235,000 mi

NO EVENTS LED UP TO THIS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WE HAVE OWNED A 2001 WINDSTAR LX WITH 235,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH NUMEROUS RECALLS EVEN SO FAR AS HAVING THE FRONT FLOOR MATS REPLACED. ON MARCH 6, 2010, AFTER DRIVING OVER TWO HOURS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS (70 MPH), WE PARKED IN A PARK...

Mar 8, 2010 Structure 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME BROKE AND THE RIGHT WHEEL MADE A LEFT TURN AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE FRONT SUB FRAME AT THE OWNE...

Mar 8, 2010 Suspension 235,000 mi

NO EVENTS LED UP TO THIS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WE HAVE OWNED A 2001 WINDSTAR LX WITH 235,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH NUMEROUS RECALLS EVEN SO FAR AS HAVING THE FRONT FLOOR MATS REPLACED. ON MARCH 6, 2010, AFTER DRIVING OVER TWO HOURS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS (70 MPH), WE PARKED IN A PARK...

Mar 8, 2010 Structure 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME BROKE AND THE RIGHT WHEEL MADE A LEFT TURN AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE FRONT SUB FRAME AT THE OWNE...

Mar 7, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON AND GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. I SMELL A BURNING SMELL IN THE CAR. I T COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES, LIGHTS NOT ALWAYS ON. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON AND GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. I SMELL A BURNING SMELL IN THE CAR. I T COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES, LIGHTS NOT ALWAYS ON. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 Electrical System

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON AND GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. I SMELL A BURNING SMELL IN THE CAR. I T COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES, LIGHTS NOT ALWAYS ON. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT COME ON AND GO OFF INTERMITTENTLY. I SMELL A BURNING SMELL IN THE CAR. I T COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES, LIGHTS NOT ALWAYS ON. *TR

Mar 5, 2010 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR APPROXIMATE MILEAGE 122,000, BROKEN REAR AXLE, NO ACCIDENT NO RUST , JUST COMPLETELY CRACKED, NEEDED NEW REAR AXLE INSTALLED. *TR

Mar 5, 2010 Structure 122,000 mi

ON FEB. 21, 2010 IT WAS NECESSARY TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED BY AAA. AFTER THE DRIVER GOT IT ON THE RAMP TRUCK, HE TOLD ME HE WANTED TO SHOW ME SOMETHING AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A CRACK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR AXLE. HE INFORMED ME THAT MINE WAS THE THIRD VEHICLE OF THE SAME KIND IN A...

Mar 5, 2010 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR APPROXIMATE MILEAGE 122,000, BROKEN REAR AXLE, NO ACCIDENT NO RUST , JUST COMPLETELY CRACKED, NEEDED NEW REAR AXLE INSTALLED. *TR

Mar 5, 2010 Structure 122,000 mi

ON FEB. 21, 2010 IT WAS NECESSARY TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED BY AAA. AFTER THE DRIVER GOT IT ON THE RAMP TRUCK, HE TOLD ME HE WANTED TO SHOW ME SOMETHING AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A CRACK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR AXLE. HE INFORMED ME THAT MINE WAS THE THIRD VEHICLE OF THE SAME KIND IN A...

Mar 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD DURING WHICH TIME ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE AT ALL. THIS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED AND LASTS THE ENTIRE TIME THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS IN WARM WEATHER AROUND 95% O...

Mar 4, 2010 Traction Control System 95,000 mi

ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD DURING WHICH TIME ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE AT ALL. THIS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED AND LASTS THE ENTIRE TIME THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS IN WARM WEATHER AROUND 95% O...

Mar 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD DURING WHICH TIME ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE AT ALL. THIS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED AND LASTS THE ENTIRE TIME THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS IN WARM WEATHER AROUND 95% O...

Mar 4, 2010 Traction Control System 95,000 mi

ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD DURING WHICH TIME ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE AT ALL. THIS OCCURS APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED AND LASTS THE ENTIRE TIME THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED. THIS PROBLEM APPEARS IN WARM WEATHER AROUND 95% O...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 121,000 mi

FEB 26TH 2010 2001 FORD WINDSTAR PERFECT CONDITION NO PROBLEMS NO LIGHTS ON DASH....FEB 27TH 2010 CAR IS STARTED AND SMOKE POURED OUT OF HOOD ON DRIVER SIDE AFTER BEING STARTED AFTER THAT THE ABS LIGHT EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND O/D LIGHT ARE ON AND THE COMPUTER INFORMATION CENTER ON THE DISPLAY IS A...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 121,000 mi

FEB 26TH 2010 2001 FORD WINDSTAR PERFECT CONDITION NO PROBLEMS NO LIGHTS ON DASH....FEB 27TH 2010 CAR IS STARTED AND SMOKE POURED OUT OF HOOD ON DRIVER SIDE AFTER BEING STARTED AFTER THAT THE ABS LIGHT EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND O/D LIGHT ARE ON AND THE COMPUTER INFORMATION CENTER ON THE DISPLAY IS A...

Mar 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 121,000 mi

FEB 26TH 2010 2001 FORD WINDSTAR PERFECT CONDITION NO PROBLEMS NO LIGHTS ON DASH....FEB 27TH 2010 CAR IS STARTED AND SMOKE POURED OUT OF HOOD ON DRIVER SIDE AFTER BEING STARTED AFTER THAT THE ABS LIGHT EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND O/D LIGHT ARE ON AND THE COMPUTER INFORMATION CENTER ON THE DISPLAY IS A...

Mar 2, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 121,000 mi

FEB 26TH 2010 2001 FORD WINDSTAR PERFECT CONDITION NO PROBLEMS NO LIGHTS ON DASH....FEB 27TH 2010 CAR IS STARTED AND SMOKE POURED OUT OF HOOD ON DRIVER SIDE AFTER BEING STARTED AFTER THAT THE ABS LIGHT EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND O/D LIGHT ARE ON AND THE COMPUTER INFORMATION CENTER ON THE DISPLAY IS A...

Mar 1, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. REAR AXLE SNAPPED. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Suspension 120,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. REAR AXLE SNAPPED. *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Air Bags

I TOOK MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN FOR THE RECALL, AND STILL MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON. I RESEARCHED ONLINE THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOOK MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN FOR THE RECALL, AND STILL MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON. I RESEARCHED ONLINE THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Air Bags

I TOOK MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN FOR THE RECALL, AND STILL MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON. I RESEARCHED ONLINE THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOOK MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN FOR THE RECALL, AND STILL MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ARE ON. I RESEARCHED ONLINE THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Traction Control System 158,300 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR- ABS /TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ON IN DASH. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS, WE TOOK THE VAN IN FOR THE RECALL ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND YESTERDAY THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ARE ON AND STAY ON NOW SO THY ARE DISABLED. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 158,300 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR- ABS /TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ON IN DASH. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS, WE TOOK THE VAN IN FOR THE RECALL ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND YESTERDAY THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ARE ON AND STAY ON NOW SO THY ARE DISABLED. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Traction Control System 158,300 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR- ABS /TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ON IN DASH. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS, WE TOOK THE VAN IN FOR THE RECALL ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND YESTERDAY THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ARE ON AND STAY ON NOW SO THY ARE DISABLED. *TR

Feb 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 158,300 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR- ABS /TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ON IN DASH. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS, WE TOOK THE VAN IN FOR THE RECALL ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND YESTERDAY THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ARE ON AND STAY ON NOW SO THY ARE DISABLED. *TR

Feb 20, 2010 Structure 148,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND HEARD NOISE IN BACK , CAR WAS STEERING ERRATIC , WENT TO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE REAR AXEL ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE . I WAS TOLD THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WINDSTARS AND FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT . IT WILL COST ME 1200.00 TO FIX . FORD IS LUCKY NO ONE WA...

Feb 20, 2010 Structure 148,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND HEARD NOISE IN BACK , CAR WAS STEERING ERRATIC , WENT TO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE REAR AXEL ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE . I WAS TOLD THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH WINDSTARS AND FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT . IT WILL COST ME 1200.00 TO FIX . FORD IS LUCKY NO ONE WA...

Feb 17, 2010 Structure 181,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND FOR THE 3RD TIME THE REAR END TIRE SUPPORT HAS BROKEN IN HALF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. MY FAMILY AND I FEEL LUCKY TO BE HERE TO WRITE THIS AT THIS TIME AND IT IS MY 17 YEAR OLD SONS PRIMARY CAR TO DRIVE SO I CAN HAVE GENERAL INSURANCE BUT NOT FULL COVERAGE. I FEEL IF HE...

Feb 17, 2010 Suspension 181,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND FOR THE 3RD TIME THE REAR END TIRE SUPPORT HAS BROKEN IN HALF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. MY FAMILY AND I FEEL LUCKY TO BE HERE TO WRITE THIS AT THIS TIME AND IT IS MY 17 YEAR OLD SONS PRIMARY CAR TO DRIVE SO I CAN HAVE GENERAL INSURANCE BUT NOT FULL COVERAGE. I FEEL IF HE...

Feb 17, 2010 Structure 181,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND FOR THE 3RD TIME THE REAR END TIRE SUPPORT HAS BROKEN IN HALF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. MY FAMILY AND I FEEL LUCKY TO BE HERE TO WRITE THIS AT THIS TIME AND IT IS MY 17 YEAR OLD SONS PRIMARY CAR TO DRIVE SO I CAN HAVE GENERAL INSURANCE BUT NOT FULL COVERAGE. I FEEL IF HE...

Feb 17, 2010 Suspension 181,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND FOR THE 3RD TIME THE REAR END TIRE SUPPORT HAS BROKEN IN HALF DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. MY FAMILY AND I FEEL LUCKY TO BE HERE TO WRITE THIS AT THIS TIME AND IT IS MY 17 YEAR OLD SONS PRIMARY CAR TO DRIVE SO I CAN HAVE GENERAL INSURANCE BUT NOT FULL COVERAGE. I FEEL IF HE...

Feb 16, 2010 Structure 135,900 mi

DURING A REAR TIRE CHECK ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE BEAM. FRIENDS OF OURS HAVE THE SAME YEAR VEHICLE AND LAST YEAR THEIR WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BEAM BROKE IN TWO AND LOCKED UP THE REAR WHEELS, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN MONITORING...

Feb 16, 2010 Suspension 135,900 mi

DURING A REAR TIRE CHECK ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE BEAM. FRIENDS OF OURS HAVE THE SAME YEAR VEHICLE AND LAST YEAR THEIR WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BEAM BROKE IN TWO AND LOCKED UP THE REAR WHEELS, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN MONITORING...

Feb 16, 2010 Structure 135,900 mi

DURING A REAR TIRE CHECK ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE BEAM. FRIENDS OF OURS HAVE THE SAME YEAR VEHICLE AND LAST YEAR THEIR WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BEAM BROKE IN TWO AND LOCKED UP THE REAR WHEELS, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN MONITORING...

Feb 16, 2010 Suspension 135,900 mi

DURING A REAR TIRE CHECK ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE BEAM. FRIENDS OF OURS HAVE THE SAME YEAR VEHICLE AND LAST YEAR THEIR WINDSTAR REAR AXLE BEAM BROKE IN TWO AND LOCKED UP THE REAR WHEELS, LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN MONITORING...

Feb 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE AND ABS BRAKE LIGHTS ON. LIGHT STAY ON ALMOST ALL TIME, IT COME OFF EVENTUALLY AND TURN ON WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR REASON. UNIT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER COUPLE TIMES, FIRST VISIT THEY DID NOT FOUND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT, LAS WEEK I TOOK AGAIN TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE AB...

Feb 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE AND ABS BRAKE LIGHTS ON. LIGHT STAY ON ALMOST ALL TIME, IT COME OFF EVENTUALLY AND TURN ON WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR REASON. UNIT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER COUPLE TIMES, FIRST VISIT THEY DID NOT FOUND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT, LAS WEEK I TOOK AGAIN TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE AB...

Feb 9, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

201 FORD WINDSTAR. ENGINE/TRANSMISSION SUBFRAME/CRADLE RUSTS THROUGH LEAVING VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLE. IT IS REPORTED TO BE CAUSED BY AC DRAIN DRIPPING DIRECTLY ON SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. 96,000 MILES. DATE OF INCIDENT 01/30/2010 WHILE TRAVELING ON I95 IN THE BALTIMORE AREA MY CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE. INSTEAD THE VEHICLE'S SPEED INCREASED TO OVER 80 MPH. THIS HAPPENED ONE TIME AS I WILL NOT USE THE CRUISE CONTROL AGAIN. ON 02/08/2010 THE LOCAL F...

Feb 9, 2010 Structure 100,000 mi

201 FORD WINDSTAR. ENGINE/TRANSMISSION SUBFRAME/CRADLE RUSTS THROUGH LEAVING VEHICLE UNCONTROLLABLE. IT IS REPORTED TO BE CAUSED BY AC DRAIN DRIPPING DIRECTLY ON SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY. *TR

Feb 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. 96,000 MILES. DATE OF INCIDENT 01/30/2010 WHILE TRAVELING ON I95 IN THE BALTIMORE AREA MY CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE. INSTEAD THE VEHICLE'S SPEED INCREASED TO OVER 80 MPH. THIS HAPPENED ONE TIME AS I WILL NOT USE THE CRUISE CONTROL AGAIN. ON 02/08/2010 THE LOCAL F...

Feb 8, 2010 Suspension 114,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR VAN HAD A SLIGHT SHIMMY WHEN I WOULD HIT A POTHOLE, WHICH LASTED FOR A FEW DAYS. THOUGHT I NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. THEN JUST DRIVING NORMALLY LAST SATURDAY, 2-6-10, AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, IT FELT LIKE THE BOTTOM DROPPED OUT AND MY VAN STOPPED. LUCKILY I WASN'T GOING 65 MPH ON THE ...

Feb 8, 2010 Suspension 114,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR VAN HAD A SLIGHT SHIMMY WHEN I WOULD HIT A POTHOLE, WHICH LASTED FOR A FEW DAYS. THOUGHT I NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. THEN JUST DRIVING NORMALLY LAST SATURDAY, 2-6-10, AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, IT FELT LIKE THE BOTTOM DROPPED OUT AND MY VAN STOPPED. LUCKILY I WASN'T GOING 65 MPH ON THE ...

Feb 6, 2010 Suspension 98,991 mi

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN BROKE WHILE DRIVING *CN

Feb 6, 2010 Suspension 98,991 mi

REAR AXLE ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN BROKE WHILE DRIVING *CN

Feb 4, 2010 Suspension Crash 138,000 mi

1) NO WARNING SIGNS 2) 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. 3) THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS ISSUE. MY MECHANIC (NOT A DEALER) TOLD ME THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 4, 2010 Suspension Crash 138,000 mi

1) NO WARNING SIGNS 2) 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. 3) THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS ISSUE. MY MECHANIC (NOT A DEALER) TOLD ME THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE REAR AXLE BROKE OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 65MPH. THERE WAS NO ACCDENT, BUT THE VEHICLE SLID ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT FEELS THIS IS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE 10...

Feb 3, 2010 Suspension 89,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. WHILE COMING HOME TODAY FROM WORK WE LOST CONTROL AND WAS FISHTAILING (I AM SO GLAD THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN NO CARS WHERE COMING THE OTHER WAY OR 15 MINS EARLIER WHEN WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY) WHEN WE WERE ABLE TO SAFELY STOP AND GET OUT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED WE NOTIC...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACTED STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE REAR AXLE BROKE OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 65MPH. THERE WAS NO ACCDENT, BUT THE VEHICLE SLID ACROSS THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT FEELS THIS IS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE 10...

Feb 3, 2010 Suspension 89,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. WHILE COMING HOME TODAY FROM WORK WE LOST CONTROL AND WAS FISHTAILING (I AM SO GLAD THAT THIS HAPPENED WHEN NO CARS WHERE COMING THE OTHER WAY OR 15 MINS EARLIER WHEN WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY) WHEN WE WERE ABLE TO SAFELY STOP AND GET OUT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED WE NOTIC...

Feb 1, 2010 Suspension 125,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 125,000 MILES. SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT THAT SHOW UP AT THIS MILEAGE. 12-18 INCHES IN FROM THE LEFT (DRIVER'S) SIDE. COULD BE A REAR SAFETY ISSUE ON 1000'S OF THESE VANS. *TR

Feb 1, 2010 Power Train 204,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE REAR AXLE BROKE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 204000.

Feb 1, 2010 Suspension 125,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 125,000 MILES. SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT THAT SHOW UP AT THIS MILEAGE. 12-18 INCHES IN FROM THE LEFT (DRIVER'S) SIDE. COULD BE A REAR SAFETY ISSUE ON 1000'S OF THESE VANS. *TR

Feb 1, 2010 Power Train 204,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE REAR AXLE BROKE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY BACK AND FORTH PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 204000.

Jan 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,000 mi

ABS/ BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUAL SAID THAT IF THIS HAPPENS YOU SHOULD GO TO A GARAGE IMMEDIATELY. I WENT THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT AND SAID I COULD IGNORE IT. I TOOK IT TO FORD AND I WAS TOLD IT HAPPENS A LOT BECAUSE THE ABS COMPUTER DOES THAT WHEN IT GETS HOT AND IF...

Jan 28, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,000 mi

ABS/ BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUAL SAID THAT IF THIS HAPPENS YOU SHOULD GO TO A GARAGE IMMEDIATELY. I WENT THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT AND SAID I COULD IGNORE IT. I TOOK IT TO FORD AND I WAS TOLD IT HAPPENS A LOT BECAUSE THE ABS COMPUTER DOES THAT WHEN IT GETS HOT AND IF...

Jan 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,985 mi

MY WIFE'S 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS AND TRAC OFF (TRACTION CONTROL) LIGHTS WOULD COME ON A FEW MINUTES AFTER SHE WOULD DRIVE THE CAR. THIS WAS MORE PREVALENT DURING WARMER WEATHER THAN IN THE LATE FALL OR WINTER. BASICALLY SOMETHING WAS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH CAUSED THE ABS BRAKING AND TRACTION ...

Jan 24, 2010 Traction Control System 71,985 mi

MY WIFE'S 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS AND TRAC OFF (TRACTION CONTROL) LIGHTS WOULD COME ON A FEW MINUTES AFTER SHE WOULD DRIVE THE CAR. THIS WAS MORE PREVALENT DURING WARMER WEATHER THAN IN THE LATE FALL OR WINTER. BASICALLY SOMETHING WAS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH CAUSED THE ABS BRAKING AND TRACTION ...

Jan 24, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 71,985 mi

MY WIFE'S 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS AND TRAC OFF (TRACTION CONTROL) LIGHTS WOULD COME ON A FEW MINUTES AFTER SHE WOULD DRIVE THE CAR. THIS WAS MORE PREVALENT DURING WARMER WEATHER THAN IN THE LATE FALL OR WINTER. BASICALLY SOMETHING WAS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH CAUSED THE ABS BRAKING AND TRACTION ...

Jan 24, 2010 Traction Control System 71,985 mi

MY WIFE'S 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS AND TRAC OFF (TRACTION CONTROL) LIGHTS WOULD COME ON A FEW MINUTES AFTER SHE WOULD DRIVE THE CAR. THIS WAS MORE PREVALENT DURING WARMER WEATHER THAN IN THE LATE FALL OR WINTER. BASICALLY SOMETHING WAS MALFUNCTIONING WHICH CAUSED THE ABS BRAKING AND TRACTION ...

Jan 19, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BEGINNING IN SUMMER OF 2009, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT SOMETIMES LIT ON DASHBOARD. DASHBOARD CONTROLS EITHER STOPPED WORKING, GOING ON AND OFF AND CONTROLS SUCH AS RPM, GAS IND, SPEEDOMETER EITHER NOT WORKING OR GOING BACK AND FORTH RAPIDLY. THE RPM INDICATOR PIN ACTUALLY SNAPPED OFF...

Jan 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BEGINNING IN SUMMER OF 2009, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT SOMETIMES LIT ON DASHBOARD. DASHBOARD CONTROLS EITHER STOPPED WORKING, GOING ON AND OFF AND CONTROLS SUCH AS RPM, GAS IND, SPEEDOMETER EITHER NOT WORKING OR GOING BACK AND FORTH RAPIDLY. THE RPM INDICATOR PIN ACTUALLY SNAPPED OFF...

Jan 19, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BEGINNING IN SUMMER OF 2009, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT SOMETIMES LIT ON DASHBOARD. DASHBOARD CONTROLS EITHER STOPPED WORKING, GOING ON AND OFF AND CONTROLS SUCH AS RPM, GAS IND, SPEEDOMETER EITHER NOT WORKING OR GOING BACK AND FORTH RAPIDLY. THE RPM INDICATOR PIN ACTUALLY SNAPPED OFF...

Jan 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BEGINNING IN SUMMER OF 2009, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT SOMETIMES LIT ON DASHBOARD. DASHBOARD CONTROLS EITHER STOPPED WORKING, GOING ON AND OFF AND CONTROLS SUCH AS RPM, GAS IND, SPEEDOMETER EITHER NOT WORKING OR GOING BACK AND FORTH RAPIDLY. THE RPM INDICATOR PIN ACTUALLY SNAPPED OFF...

Jan 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING BRAKE LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COIL WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORM HIM AFTER REPLACING THE COIL THAT THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS LINK AND ...

Jan 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING BRAKE LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COIL WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORM HIM AFTER REPLACING THE COIL THAT THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS LINK AND ...

Jan 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING BRAKE LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COIL WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORM HIM AFTER REPLACING THE COIL THAT THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS LINK AND ...

Jan 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING BRAKE LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COIL WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER INFORM HIM AFTER REPLACING THE COIL THAT THERE WAS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS LINK AND ...

Jan 13, 2010 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. HE STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HIS LOCAL MECHANIC; HOWEVER, THEY FOUND THE PART NEEDED TO MAKE THE REPAIR COULD ONLY BE ORDERED BY AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO DATE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAG...

Jan 13, 2010 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. HE STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HIS LOCAL MECHANIC; HOWEVER, THEY FOUND THE PART NEEDED TO MAKE THE REPAIR COULD ONLY BE ORDERED BY AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO DATE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAG...

Jan 12, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAD NOTICE THE PROBLEM WITH MY ABS ON AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES A FEW TIMES. I WAS UNCERTAIN OF WHY FORD RECALL 09S09. THEN STARTED TO QUESTION WHY MY ABS LIGHT ON AND SUDDENLY GETTING THE RECALL DONE MY BRAKE LIGHT ON STEADY. THIS IS HOW I CAME ACROSS THIS RECALL ABOUT THE ENTIRE PROBLEM WITH FORD MI...

Jan 12, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAD NOTICE THE PROBLEM WITH MY ABS ON AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES A FEW TIMES. I WAS UNCERTAIN OF WHY FORD RECALL 09S09. THEN STARTED TO QUESTION WHY MY ABS LIGHT ON AND SUDDENLY GETTING THE RECALL DONE MY BRAKE LIGHT ON STEADY. THIS IS HOW I CAME ACROSS THIS RECALL ABOUT THE ENTIRE PROBLEM WITH FORD MI...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 12,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR- REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF BY THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT COMING ON, WE HAD BRAKES CHECKED, THEN WE HEARD NOISE LIKE SOMETHING ROLLING AROUND IN THE BACK OF THE VAN. THEN WE HAD THE SMELL OF RUBBER BURNING AND MY HUSBAND CHECKED AND NOTICE THE T...

Jan 4, 2010 Suspension 12,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR- REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF BY THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS KEPT COMING ON, WE HAD BRAKES CHECKED, THEN WE HEARD NOISE LIKE SOMETHING ROLLING AROUND IN THE BACK OF THE VAN. THEN WE HAD THE SMELL OF RUBBER BURNING AND MY HUSBAND CHECKED AND NOTICE THE T...

Dec 30, 2009 Structure 71,000 mi

TRAVELING ALONG A MAJOR HIGHWAY APPROX. 70 MPH, THE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY BECAME DETACHED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO CORROSION AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE CV AXEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL AND THE CONTROL ARM ALSO BECAME DETACHED. THE VEHICLE BECAME UN CONTROLLABLE AND LUCKILY WE DIDN'T FLIP OR HIT SOMEON...

Dec 30, 2009 Structure 71,000 mi

TRAVELING ALONG A MAJOR HIGHWAY APPROX. 70 MPH, THE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY BECAME DETACHED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO CORROSION AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE CV AXEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL AND THE CONTROL ARM ALSO BECAME DETACHED. THE VEHICLE BECAME UN CONTROLLABLE AND LUCKILY WE DIDN'T FLIP OR HIT SOMEON...

Dec 25, 2009 Structure 180,000 mi

DRIVEN DOWN THE ROAD THE FRONT PASSENGER AXLE POPS OUT LOSE OF ALIGNMENT VEHICLE WONT RUN BOTH FRONT TIRES ARE LOOKING THE OPPOSITE WAY.... HOW CAN I FIND OUT HOW TO FIX THIS. VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE. *TR

Dec 25, 2009 Structure 180,000 mi

DRIVEN DOWN THE ROAD THE FRONT PASSENGER AXLE POPS OUT LOSE OF ALIGNMENT VEHICLE WONT RUN BOTH FRONT TIRES ARE LOOKING THE OPPOSITE WAY.... HOW CAN I FIND OUT HOW TO FIX THIS. VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE. *TR

Dec 23, 2009 Suspension 118,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, REAR AXLE SPLIT IN TWO. MILES 118,000. *TR UPDATED 11/16/10 *BF THE CONSUMER LEARNED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAD ALREADY HAD THE AXLE REPLACED AT HIS EXPENSE. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED I...

Dec 23, 2009 Suspension 118,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, REAR AXLE SPLIT IN TWO. MILES 118,000. *TR UPDATED 11/16/10 *BF THE CONSUMER LEARNED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAD ALREADY HAD THE AXLE REPLACED AT HIS EXPENSE. THE CONSUMER WAS THEN INFORMED HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED I...

Dec 18, 2009 Steering 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT ALIGNED IN THE CORRECT POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE LOWER SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT...

Dec 18, 2009 Steering 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT ALIGNED IN THE CORRECT POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE LOWER SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT...

Dec 16, 2009 Power Train 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STABLE WHEN SHE MADE LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BROKE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNIN...

Dec 16, 2009 Power Train 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING, SHE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STABLE WHEN SHE MADE LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BROKE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNIN...

Dec 15, 2009 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION, A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD DEVELOPED CRACKS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $7000.00 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. SHE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEA...

Dec 15, 2009 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION, A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD DEVELOPED CRACKS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $7000.00 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. SHE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEA...

Dec 14, 2009 Electrical System 65,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE GETS HEATED BY THE ENGINE. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT IT AS HAS MY NEIGHBORS WINDSTAR. NO ONE COULD TELL ME WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, BUT I FOUND AN EXPLANATION ON THE WEB AT HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/#...

Dec 14, 2009 Structure 160,000 mi

OUR NOT FOR PROFIT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH FAILED TO PASS NYS INSPECTION BECAUSE THE SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. THIS VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 160K MILES ON IT. WE WASH OUR VEHICLES EVERY MONTH OR SO IN THE WINTER TO RID THEM OF SALT SO THAT CORROSION IS KEPT TO MINIMUM. TOO BAD FORD DOESN'T S...

Dec 14, 2009 Electrical System 65,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE GETS HEATED BY THE ENGINE. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT FROM THE TIME I BOUGHT IT AS HAS MY NEIGHBORS WINDSTAR. NO ONE COULD TELL ME WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, BUT I FOUND AN EXPLANATION ON THE WEB AT HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/#...

Dec 14, 2009 Structure 160,000 mi

OUR NOT FOR PROFIT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHICH FAILED TO PASS NYS INSPECTION BECAUSE THE SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. THIS VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 160K MILES ON IT. WE WASH OUR VEHICLES EVERY MONTH OR SO IN THE WINTER TO RID THEM OF SALT SO THAT CORROSION IS KEPT TO MINIMUM. TOO BAD FORD DOESN'T S...

Nov 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 95,048 mi

REGARDING DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT, FORD RECALL 09S09, 49 CFR PART 573, OCTOBER 9, 2009, FROM THE AUTO SAFETY OFFICE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, TO THE ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR SAFETY ASSURANCE NHTSA. "SERVICE PROCEDURE" STATES "ON WINDSTARS WITH A LEAKING SWITCH THE REPAIR WILL ALSO INVOLVE INSPECTION...

Nov 30, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,048 mi

REGARDING DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT, FORD RECALL 09S09, 49 CFR PART 573, OCTOBER 9, 2009, FROM THE AUTO SAFETY OFFICE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, TO THE ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR SAFETY ASSURANCE NHTSA. "SERVICE PROCEDURE" STATES "ON WINDSTARS WITH A LEAKING SWITCH THE REPAIR WILL ALSO INVOLVE INSPECTION...

Nov 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 95,048 mi

REGARDING DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT, FORD RECALL 09S09, 49 CFR PART 573, OCTOBER 9, 2009, FROM THE AUTO SAFETY OFFICE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, TO THE ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR SAFETY ASSURANCE NHTSA. "SERVICE PROCEDURE" STATES "ON WINDSTARS WITH A LEAKING SWITCH THE REPAIR WILL ALSO INVOLVE INSPECTION...

Nov 30, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,048 mi

REGARDING DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT, FORD RECALL 09S09, 49 CFR PART 573, OCTOBER 9, 2009, FROM THE AUTO SAFETY OFFICE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, TO THE ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR SAFETY ASSURANCE NHTSA. "SERVICE PROCEDURE" STATES "ON WINDSTARS WITH A LEAKING SWITCH THE REPAIR WILL ALSO INVOLVE INSPECTION...

Nov 29, 2009 Electrical System 95,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT & ABS LIGHT COME ON AND STAYS ON EVEN AFTER LATEST RECALL WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND IS RELATED TO THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT. THE RECALL (09S09) DIDN'T GO FAR ENOUGH. THESE VEHICLES CONTINUE TO BE A HAZARD FOR THE OWNERS & OTHER MOTORISTS. PLEASE EXPAND THIS...

Nov 29, 2009 Electrical System 95,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT & ABS LIGHT COME ON AND STAYS ON EVEN AFTER LATEST RECALL WAS DONE ON MY VEHICLE. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND IS RELATED TO THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT. THE RECALL (09S09) DIDN'T GO FAR ENOUGH. THESE VEHICLES CONTINUE TO BE A HAZARD FOR THE OWNERS & OTHER MOTORISTS. PLEASE EXPAND THIS...

Nov 25, 2009 Traction Control System 70,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2001 WINDSTAR. AFTER OWNING THE PRE-OWNED MINIVAN FOR A FEW SHORT MONTHS WE STARTED NOTICING THAT THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC CONTROL LIGHTS WOULD COME ONE AFTER WE STARTED DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON WE DO NOT HAVE ABS BRAKING OR TRACTION CONTROL AVAILABLE. I BELIEVE TH...

Nov 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2001 WINDSTAR. AFTER OWNING THE PRE-OWNED MINIVAN FOR A FEW SHORT MONTHS WE STARTED NOTICING THAT THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC CONTROL LIGHTS WOULD COME ONE AFTER WE STARTED DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON WE DO NOT HAVE ABS BRAKING OR TRACTION CONTROL AVAILABLE. I BELIEVE TH...

Nov 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,879 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING JUST BEFORE FORDS RECALL. NOTHING DONE ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS. *TR

Nov 25, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 105,879 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING JUST BEFORE FORDS RECALL. NOTHING DONE ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS. *TR

Nov 25, 2009 Traction Control System 70,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2001 WINDSTAR. AFTER OWNING THE PRE-OWNED MINIVAN FOR A FEW SHORT MONTHS WE STARTED NOTICING THAT THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC CONTROL LIGHTS WOULD COME ONE AFTER WE STARTED DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON WE DO NOT HAVE ABS BRAKING OR TRACTION CONTROL AVAILABLE. I BELIEVE TH...

Nov 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2001 WINDSTAR. AFTER OWNING THE PRE-OWNED MINIVAN FOR A FEW SHORT MONTHS WE STARTED NOTICING THAT THE ABS, BRAKE, AND TRAC CONTROL LIGHTS WOULD COME ONE AFTER WE STARTED DRIVING. ADDITIONALLY WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON WE DO NOT HAVE ABS BRAKING OR TRACTION CONTROL AVAILABLE. I BELIEVE TH...

Nov 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,879 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING JUST BEFORE FORDS RECALL. NOTHING DONE ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS. *TR

Nov 25, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 105,879 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING JUST BEFORE FORDS RECALL. NOTHING DONE ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS. *TR

Nov 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SINCE THE ...

Nov 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT ON WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED BUT COMES ON SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER THE FIRST BRAKE JOB. THE MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST AROUND $400.00 TO FIX. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE MY ANTI-LOCK BRA...

Nov 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT SINCE THE ...

Nov 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE ON DASHBOARD. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT ON WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED BUT COMES ON SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER THE FIRST BRAKE JOB. THE MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST AROUND $400.00 TO FIX. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE MY ANTI-LOCK BRA...

Nov 23, 2009 Suspension 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN INTO HER DRIVE-WAY AT 40 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN EMANATING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION SHE NOTICED THAT THE AXLE HAD FRACTURED, AND THAT THE TIRES WERE TILTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE...

Nov 23, 2009 Suspension 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN INTO HER DRIVE-WAY AT 40 MPH, SMOKE BEGAN EMANATING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION SHE NOTICED THAT THE AXLE HAD FRACTURED, AND THAT THE TIRES WERE TILTED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE...

Nov 18, 2009 Steering 58,000 mi

FAILURE OF BRACKET HOLDING UPPER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 58,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. FAILURE CAUSED WHEELS TO GO THEIR OWN WAY CAUSING TOTAL LACK OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 18, 2009 Suspension 58,000 mi

FAILURE OF BRACKET HOLDING UPPER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 58,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. FAILURE CAUSED WHEELS TO GO THEIR OWN WAY CAUSING TOTAL LACK OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 18, 2009 Steering 58,000 mi

FAILURE OF BRACKET HOLDING UPPER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 58,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. FAILURE CAUSED WHEELS TO GO THEIR OWN WAY CAUSING TOTAL LACK OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 18, 2009 Suspension 58,000 mi

FAILURE OF BRACKET HOLDING UPPER CONTROL ARM TO FRAME ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 58,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. FAILURE CAUSED WHEELS TO GO THEIR OWN WAY CAUSING TOTAL LACK OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 14, 2009 Structure 111,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 3RD, 2009, THE REAR AXLE FAILED IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR HAD BEGUN PERFORMING ERRATICALLY SO I WAS NOT TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED, BUT EVEN AT LOW SPEED IT WAS ESSENTIALLY UNCONTROLLABLE WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED. IN THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO THE ACTUAL...

Nov 14, 2009 Suspension 111,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 3RD, 2009, THE REAR AXLE FAILED IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR HAD BEGUN PERFORMING ERRATICALLY SO I WAS NOT TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED, BUT EVEN AT LOW SPEED IT WAS ESSENTIALLY UNCONTROLLABLE WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED. IN THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO THE ACTUAL...

Nov 14, 2009 Structure 111,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 3RD, 2009, THE REAR AXLE FAILED IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR HAD BEGUN PERFORMING ERRATICALLY SO I WAS NOT TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED, BUT EVEN AT LOW SPEED IT WAS ESSENTIALLY UNCONTROLLABLE WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED. IN THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO THE ACTUAL...

Nov 14, 2009 Suspension 111,000 mi

ON NOVEMBER 3RD, 2009, THE REAR AXLE FAILED IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CAR HAD BEGUN PERFORMING ERRATICALLY SO I WAS NOT TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED, BUT EVEN AT LOW SPEED IT WAS ESSENTIALLY UNCONTROLLABLE WHEN THE FAILURE HAPPENED. IN THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO THE ACTUAL...

Nov 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

AROUND MARCH OF 2008 THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT STARTED COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY THEN ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER THEY CAME ON PERMANENTLY AND HAVE NOT GONE OUT. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK ANY MORE. A FORD DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEMS AS BEING A BAD ABS CONTROL MODULE AND A...

Nov 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

AROUND MARCH OF 2008 THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT STARTED COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY THEN ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER THEY CAME ON PERMANENTLY AND HAVE NOT GONE OUT. THE ANTILOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK ANY MORE. A FORD DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEMS AS BEING A BAD ABS CONTROL MODULE AND A...

Nov 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,000 mi

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE SUMMER TIME. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AT ALL IN THE DEAD OF WINTER. *TR

Nov 12, 2009 Parking Brake 109,000 mi

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE SUMMER TIME. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AT ALL IN THE DEAD OF WINTER. *TR

Nov 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,000 mi

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE SUMMER TIME. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AT ALL IN THE DEAD OF WINTER. *TR

Nov 12, 2009 Parking Brake 109,000 mi

ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AT THE SAME TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE SUMMER TIME. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AT ALL IN THE DEAD OF WINTER. *TR

Nov 7, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE IN TWO ABOUT 8-12 INCHES INBOARD OF WHERE THE TRAILING ARM IS WELDED TO THE ASSEMBLY. I HAD THE LEFT SIDE WELDED EARLIER FOR THE SAME FAILURE BEFORE IT WAS BAD SIX MONTHS EARLIER AND THIS TIME IT TOTALLY FAILED ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN EXACTLY THE SAME LOCATI...

Nov 7, 2009 Suspension 120,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BROKE IN TWO ABOUT 8-12 INCHES INBOARD OF WHERE THE TRAILING ARM IS WELDED TO THE ASSEMBLY. I HAD THE LEFT SIDE WELDED EARLIER FOR THE SAME FAILURE BEFORE IT WAS BAD SIX MONTHS EARLIER AND THIS TIME IT TOTALLY FAILED ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN EXACTLY THE SAME LOCATI...

Nov 6, 2009 Suspension 66,073 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. VAN HAS 60K MILES AND WAS WELL MAINTAINED

Nov 6, 2009 Suspension 66,073 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. VAN HAS 60K MILES AND WAS WELL MAINTAINED

Nov 2, 2009 Suspension 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE HE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND SHIFTING INTO THE "REVERSE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE SUDDENDLY FAILED TO OPERATE IN REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO THE "DRIVE" POSITI...

Nov 2, 2009 Structure 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE HE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND SHIFTING INTO THE "REVERSE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE SUDDENDLY FAILED TO OPERATE IN REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO THE "DRIVE" POSITI...

Nov 2, 2009 Suspension 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE HE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND SHIFTING INTO THE "REVERSE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE SUDDENDLY FAILED TO OPERATE IN REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO THE "DRIVE" POSITI...

Nov 2, 2009 Structure 71,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE HE WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND SHIFTING INTO THE "REVERSE" POSITION. THE VEHICLE SUDDENDLY FAILED TO OPERATE IN REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO THE "DRIVE" POSITI...

Oct 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,521 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE DTA MODULE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE . AFTER A COUPLES MONTHS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACT...

Oct 26, 2009 Electrical System 96,521 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE DTA MODULE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE . AFTER A COUPLES MONTHS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACT...

Oct 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,521 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE DTA MODULE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE . AFTER A COUPLES MONTHS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACT...

Oct 26, 2009 Electrical System 96,521 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE DTA MODULE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE . AFTER A COUPLES MONTHS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN IDENTICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACT...

Oct 23, 2009 Power Train 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH HIS REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

Oct 23, 2009 Power Train 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH HIS REAR AXLE FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

Oct 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 110 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR VERY WELL MAINTAINED RECORDS TO SHOW. ENGINE FAILURE (BAD ROD) WITH NO WARNING . NO LEAKS OR USE OF OIL EVER. MECHANIC SAID THERE IS NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE EXCEPT FOR MAYBE A FAULTY ROD. *TR

Oct 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 110 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR VERY WELL MAINTAINED RECORDS TO SHOW. ENGINE FAILURE (BAD ROD) WITH NO WARNING . NO LEAKS OR USE OF OIL EVER. MECHANIC SAID THERE IS NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE EXCEPT FOR MAYBE A FAULTY ROD. *TR

Oct 15, 2009 Air Bags 78,000 mi

OUR ABS LIGHT TURNS ON AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR 30 MINUTES OR MORE. IF THE CAR IS SHUT OFF THE LIGHT GOES OFF AND DOES NOT COME ON AGAIN WHEN RESTARTED UNTIL THE VAN IS DRIVEN MORE (I.E. HEATS UP). WE NOTICED THIS FIRST DURING A SEVERE RAIN STORM ON A LONG TRIP DURING AUGUST OF 2009. *TR

Oct 15, 2009 Air Bags 78,000 mi

OUR ABS LIGHT TURNS ON AFTER DRIVING THE VAN FOR 30 MINUTES OR MORE. IF THE CAR IS SHUT OFF THE LIGHT GOES OFF AND DOES NOT COME ON AGAIN WHEN RESTARTED UNTIL THE VAN IS DRIVEN MORE (I.E. HEATS UP). WE NOTICED THIS FIRST DURING A SEVERE RAIN STORM ON A LONG TRIP DURING AUGUST OF 2009. *TR

Oct 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE ABS AND SERVICE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. HE INSTALLED NEW BRAKES SHOES, WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED....

Oct 14, 2009 Seats 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE ABS AND SERVICE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. HE INSTALLED NEW BRAKES SHOES, WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED....

Oct 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE ABS AND SERVICE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. HE INSTALLED NEW BRAKES SHOES, WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED....

Oct 14, 2009 Seats 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE ABS AND SERVICE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. HE INSTALLED NEW BRAKES SHOES, WHICH DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED....

Oct 12, 2009 Electrical System 105,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT. LAST SUMMER WHILE STANDING AND RUNNING IT ALL OF A SUDDEN HAD SMOKE RISING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE VAN ON THE DRIVER SIDE, MOST LIKELY DUE TO THE LOW BRAKE FLUID SENSOR LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. MY CRUISE CONTROL BECAME INTE...

Oct 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER DEVELOPED A LEAK. MY FORD DEALER TOLD ME THIS WILL CAUSE A SHORT AND A FIRE!!!!!!!!. FROM WHAT I HEAR THIS LEAK CAUSES BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE. THE FLUID ACCUMULATES ON THE POWER...

Oct 12, 2009 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER DEVELOPED A LEAK. MY FORD DEALER TOLD ME THIS WILL CAUSE A SHORT AND A FIRE!!!!!!!!. FROM WHAT I HEAR THIS LEAK CAUSES BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE. THE FLUID ACCUMULATES ON THE POWER...

Oct 12, 2009 Electrical System 105,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT. LAST SUMMER WHILE STANDING AND RUNNING IT ALL OF A SUDDEN HAD SMOKE RISING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE VAN ON THE DRIVER SIDE, MOST LIKELY DUE TO THE LOW BRAKE FLUID SENSOR LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. MY CRUISE CONTROL BECAME INTE...

Oct 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER DEVELOPED A LEAK. MY FORD DEALER TOLD ME THIS WILL CAUSE A SHORT AND A FIRE!!!!!!!!. FROM WHAT I HEAR THIS LEAK CAUSES BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE. THE FLUID ACCUMULATES ON THE POWER...

Oct 12, 2009 Electrical System 100,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER DEVELOPED A LEAK. MY FORD DEALER TOLD ME THIS WILL CAUSE A SHORT AND A FIRE!!!!!!!!. FROM WHAT I HEAR THIS LEAK CAUSES BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE. THE FLUID ACCUMULATES ON THE POWER...

Oct 6, 2009 Structure 61,000 mi

THE MOUNTING EARS ON THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME (H-FRAME THAT ALL THE SUSPENSION, STEERING , AND DRIVETRAIN) THAT CONNECTS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME ROTTED OFF THE FRAME ALLOWING THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ASSY. TO SWING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. FORTUNATELY IT HA...

Oct 6, 2009 Suspension 61,000 mi

THE MOUNTING EARS ON THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME (H-FRAME THAT ALL THE SUSPENSION, STEERING , AND DRIVETRAIN) THAT CONNECTS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME ROTTED OFF THE FRAME ALLOWING THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ASSY. TO SWING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. FORTUNATELY IT HA...

Oct 6, 2009 Steering 61,000 mi

THE MOUNTING EARS ON THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME (H-FRAME THAT ALL THE SUSPENSION, STEERING , AND DRIVETRAIN) THAT CONNECTS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME ROTTED OFF THE FRAME ALLOWING THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ASSY. TO SWING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. FORTUNATELY IT HA...

Oct 6, 2009 Structure 61,000 mi

THE MOUNTING EARS ON THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME (H-FRAME THAT ALL THE SUSPENSION, STEERING , AND DRIVETRAIN) THAT CONNECTS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME ROTTED OFF THE FRAME ALLOWING THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ASSY. TO SWING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. FORTUNATELY IT HA...

Oct 6, 2009 Suspension 61,000 mi

THE MOUNTING EARS ON THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME (H-FRAME THAT ALL THE SUSPENSION, STEERING , AND DRIVETRAIN) THAT CONNECTS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME ROTTED OFF THE FRAME ALLOWING THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ASSY. TO SWING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. FORTUNATELY IT HA...

Oct 6, 2009 Steering 61,000 mi

THE MOUNTING EARS ON THE RIGHT FRONT SUBFRAME (H-FRAME THAT ALL THE SUSPENSION, STEERING , AND DRIVETRAIN) THAT CONNECTS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME ROTTED OFF THE FRAME ALLOWING THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ASSY. TO SWING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. FORTUNATELY IT HA...

Oct 4, 2009 Electrical System 105,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. LIGHT GOES OFF AND STAYS OFF IF MOTOR IS SHUT OFF AND THEN RE-STARTED. SOMETIMES IT STAYS OFF AFTER RESTARTING VAN AND OTHER TIMES IT COMES BACK ON. I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS BY CONCERNED OWNERS AND THAT IN SOME CASES...

Oct 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. LIGHT GOES OFF AND STAYS OFF IF MOTOR IS SHUT OFF AND THEN RE-STARTED. SOMETIMES IT STAYS OFF AFTER RESTARTING VAN AND OTHER TIMES IT COMES BACK ON. I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS BY CONCERNED OWNERS AND THAT IN SOME CASES...

Oct 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,599 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. *TR

Oct 4, 2009 Electrical System 105,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. LIGHT GOES OFF AND STAYS OFF IF MOTOR IS SHUT OFF AND THEN RE-STARTED. SOMETIMES IT STAYS OFF AFTER RESTARTING VAN AND OTHER TIMES IT COMES BACK ON. I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS BY CONCERNED OWNERS AND THAT IN SOME CASES...

Oct 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,000 mi

ABS WARNING LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. LIGHT GOES OFF AND STAYS OFF IF MOTOR IS SHUT OFF AND THEN RE-STARTED. SOMETIMES IT STAYS OFF AFTER RESTARTING VAN AND OTHER TIMES IT COMES BACK ON. I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS BY CONCERNED OWNERS AND THAT IN SOME CASES...

Oct 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,599 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON. *TR

Sep 30, 2009 Structure 99,900 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. SUBFRAME RUSTED AWAY WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE MAIN FRAME. CONSEQUENCES MIGHT BE LOSS OF STEERING, ROLLOVER OR OTHER SERIOUS ACCIDENT. FORTUNATELY, THE PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED AND REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $1700 BEFORE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *TR

Sep 30, 2009 Structure 99,900 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR. SUBFRAME RUSTED AWAY WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE MAIN FRAME. CONSEQUENCES MIGHT BE LOSS OF STEERING, ROLLOVER OR OTHER SERIOUS ACCIDENT. FORTUNATELY, THE PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED AND REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $1700 BEFORE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED. *TR

Sep 28, 2009 Electrical System 114,000 mi

WE COULD SMELL SMOKE IN OUR VAN, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS GOING CRAZY (WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON, SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATING BETWEEN SPEEDS). WE TOOK IT IN AND FOUND THAT THE ABS MODULE HAD SHORTED OUT BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING ONTO THE MODULE AND WAS SLOWLY SHORTING OUT OTHER WIRES AND SENSOR...

Sep 28, 2009 Electrical System 114,000 mi

WE COULD SMELL SMOKE IN OUR VAN, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS GOING CRAZY (WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON, SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATING BETWEEN SPEEDS). WE TOOK IT IN AND FOUND THAT THE ABS MODULE HAD SHORTED OUT BECAUSE OF BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING ONTO THE MODULE AND WAS SLOWLY SHORTING OUT OTHER WIRES AND SENSOR...

Sep 27, 2009 Suspension 142,882 mi

I HAVE JUST CAME HOME FROM VACATION IN AZ AND MY VAN THE WHOLE TIME ON VACATION WAS MAKING THIS NOISE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS UNTIL WE BACKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS COCKED IN AT THE TOP SO MY HUSBAND JACKED THE VAN UP AND THE REAR AXLE WAS SNAPPED IN HALF I HAVE TO SAY FORD N...

Sep 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND E-BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER A MINUTE OR SO OF DRIVING. TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC, THEY ERASED ERROR CODES AND CHANGED MY BRAKE FLUIDS AND BLED MY BRAKE SYSTEM. LIGHTS STILL COME ON. *TR

Sep 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,230 mi

THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AFTER DRIVING FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES. IT STAYS ON UNTIL I TURN MY ENGINE OFF. WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE BACK ON AGAIN, THE LIGHT IS OFF. IT MAY OR MAY NOT TURN ON AGAIN AFTER I'VE DRIVEN THE CAR FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS JUST STARTED HAPPE...

Sep 27, 2009 Suspension 142,882 mi

I HAVE JUST CAME HOME FROM VACATION IN AZ AND MY VAN THE WHOLE TIME ON VACATION WAS MAKING THIS NOISE I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS UNTIL WE BACKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS COCKED IN AT THE TOP SO MY HUSBAND JACKED THE VAN UP AND THE REAR AXLE WAS SNAPPED IN HALF I HAVE TO SAY FORD N...

Sep 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND E-BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AFTER A MINUTE OR SO OF DRIVING. TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC, THEY ERASED ERROR CODES AND CHANGED MY BRAKE FLUIDS AND BLED MY BRAKE SYSTEM. LIGHTS STILL COME ON. *TR

Sep 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,230 mi

THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AFTER DRIVING FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES. IT STAYS ON UNTIL I TURN MY ENGINE OFF. WHEN I TURN THE ENGINE BACK ON AGAIN, THE LIGHT IS OFF. IT MAY OR MAY NOT TURN ON AGAIN AFTER I'VE DRIVEN THE CAR FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS JUST STARTED HAPPE...

Sep 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

IN MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 THE YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON AFTER FEW MINUTES WORM WEATHER OR AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES IN COLD WEATHER. LOOKS LIKE THE FAULT IS RELATED TO THERMAL EXPANSION IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2006 AND IS GETTING WORSE. *TR

Sep 26, 2009 Electrical System 50,000 mi

IN MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 THE YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON AFTER FEW MINUTES WORM WEATHER OR AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES IN COLD WEATHER. LOOKS LIKE THE FAULT IS RELATED TO THERMAL EXPANSION IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2006 AND IS GETTING WORSE. *TR

Sep 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

IN MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 THE YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON AFTER FEW MINUTES WORM WEATHER OR AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES IN COLD WEATHER. LOOKS LIKE THE FAULT IS RELATED TO THERMAL EXPANSION IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2006 AND IS GETTING WORSE. *TR

Sep 26, 2009 Electrical System 50,000 mi

IN MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 THE YELLOW ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT TURNS ON AFTER FEW MINUTES WORM WEATHER OR AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES IN COLD WEATHER. LOOKS LIKE THE FAULT IS RELATED TO THERMAL EXPANSION IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THE PROBLEM STARTED IN 2006 AND IS GETTING WORSE. *TR

Sep 23, 2009 Suspension 109,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 REAR AXLE BROKE ON HIGHWAY. VAN BEGAN TO SHAKE MY WIFE PULLED OVER AND VAN HAD TO BE TOWED. *TR

Sep 23, 2009 Suspension 109,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 REAR AXLE BROKE ON HIGHWAY. VAN BEGAN TO SHAKE MY WIFE PULLED OVER AND VAN HAD TO BE TOWED. *TR

Sep 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 111,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS SATURDAY (09-19-2009) I MADE A SHORT TRIP TO THE MARKET, THE VEHICLE RAN GOOD, WHEN I ARRIVED BACK HOME THE FAMILY GOT INTO THE VAN TO GO A SOCCER GAME AND WE NOTICED AN ODOR OF SMOKE. I UNLOADED THE FAMILY FROM THE VAN AN...

Sep 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 111,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS SATURDAY (09-19-2009) I MADE A SHORT TRIP TO THE MARKET, THE VEHICLE RAN GOOD, WHEN I ARRIVED BACK HOME THE FAMILY GOT INTO THE VAN TO GO A SOCCER GAME AND WE NOTICED AN ODOR OF SMOKE. I UNLOADED THE FAMILY FROM THE VAN AN...

Sep 21, 2009 Suspension 123,500 mi

I HAD BEEN HEARING A DULL SQUEAKY, CLICKING NOISE FROM THE LEFT REAR OF MY VAN FOR APPROXIMATELY A MONTH. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE MECHANIC ON 8/31/09 AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW TIRES, AN ALIGNMENT AND SOME FRONT END WORK. I TOLD THEM AGAIN THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE BACK, SO I WASN'T SURE WH...

Sep 21, 2009 Suspension 123,500 mi

I HAD BEEN HEARING A DULL SQUEAKY, CLICKING NOISE FROM THE LEFT REAR OF MY VAN FOR APPROXIMATELY A MONTH. I TOOK MY VAN TO THE MECHANIC ON 8/31/09 AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW TIRES, AN ALIGNMENT AND SOME FRONT END WORK. I TOLD THEM AGAIN THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE BACK, SO I WASN'T SURE WH...

Sep 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,685 mi

THREE MONTHS AGO, I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX AND ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO TURN ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY AND I NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL THE PEDAL WON'T COME BACK UP AS USUAL, I CHANGED BRAKE PADS, CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WHICH WAS LO...

Sep 18, 2009 Traction Control System 96,685 mi

THREE MONTHS AGO, I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX AND ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO TURN ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY AND I NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL THE PEDAL WON'T COME BACK UP AS USUAL, I CHANGED BRAKE PADS, CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WHICH WAS LO...

Sep 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,685 mi

THREE MONTHS AGO, I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX AND ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO TURN ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY AND I NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL THE PEDAL WON'T COME BACK UP AS USUAL, I CHANGED BRAKE PADS, CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WHICH WAS LO...

Sep 18, 2009 Traction Control System 96,685 mi

THREE MONTHS AGO, I BOUGHT A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX AND ABOUT A WEEK AFTER THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT STARTED TO TURN ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY AND I NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME I PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL THE PEDAL WON'T COME BACK UP AS USUAL, I CHANGED BRAKE PADS, CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WHICH WAS LO...

Sep 17, 2009 Suspension 72,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS MAKING A BANG IN REAR WITH RIGHT TURN TAKING TO THE MECHANICS FOR YEARLY INSPECTION AND REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED IN HALF. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN REAL PROBLEM HAD IT BROKE WHILE BEING DRIVEN SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR EVEN KILLED. NOW WAITING TO GET NEW PART AND HOW M...

Sep 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 86,219 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF LIGHT TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Parking Brake 86,219 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF LIGHT TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Suspension 72,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS MAKING A BANG IN REAR WITH RIGHT TURN TAKING TO THE MECHANICS FOR YEARLY INSPECTION AND REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED IN HALF. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN REAL PROBLEM HAD IT BROKE WHILE BEING DRIVEN SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR EVEN KILLED. NOW WAITING TO GET NEW PART AND HOW M...

Sep 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 86,219 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF LIGHT TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Sep 17, 2009 Parking Brake 86,219 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT, BRAKE AND TRAC OFF LIGHT TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

Sep 15, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT FEARED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD FAIL. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK. FORD HAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKING SYS...

Sep 15, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT FEARED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD FAIL. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK. FORD HAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKING SYS...

Sep 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH THE ABS AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON. I HAD A LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER. CHANGED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE FRONT DISK BRAKE PADS. BLED THE BRAKE LINES. WHEN THE VAN IS STARTED THE LIGHTS ARE NOT ON, BUT AS IT IS DRIVEN DOWN THE ROAD THESE TWO LIGHTS WILL COME ON. THE BRAKE...

Sep 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH THE ABS AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ON. I HAD A LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER. CHANGED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE FRONT DISK BRAKE PADS. BLED THE BRAKE LINES. WHEN THE VAN IS STARTED THE LIGHTS ARE NOT ON, BUT AS IT IS DRIVEN DOWN THE ROAD THESE TWO LIGHTS WILL COME ON. THE BRAKE...

Sep 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. IT GOES OFF SOMETIMES FOR A WEEK BUT THEN WILL COME BACK AGAIN. *TR

Sep 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,000 mi

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. IT GOES OFF SOMETIMES FOR A WEEK BUT THEN WILL COME BACK AGAIN. *TR

Sep 11, 2009 Parking Brake 170,000 mi

ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 24C. CHECKED, BUT THE SCANNER DIDN'T SHOW ANY OF THE CODES? THE MECHANIC SAID COULD BE THE MALFUNCTION OF THE COMPUTER? THE PROBLEM NOT FIXED BECAUSE REPLACING THE COMPUTER IS TOO EXPENSIVE AND THE BRA...

Sep 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 24C. CHECKED, BUT THE SCANNER DIDN'T SHOW ANY OF THE CODES? THE MECHANIC SAID COULD BE THE MALFUNCTION OF THE COMPUTER? THE PROBLEM NOT FIXED BECAUSE REPLACING THE COMPUTER IS TOO EXPENSIVE AND THE BRA...

Sep 11, 2009 Parking Brake 170,000 mi

ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 24C. CHECKED, BUT THE SCANNER DIDN'T SHOW ANY OF THE CODES? THE MECHANIC SAID COULD BE THE MALFUNCTION OF THE COMPUTER? THE PROBLEM NOT FIXED BECAUSE REPLACING THE COMPUTER IS TOO EXPENSIVE AND THE BRA...

Sep 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 170,000 mi

ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 24C. CHECKED, BUT THE SCANNER DIDN'T SHOW ANY OF THE CODES? THE MECHANIC SAID COULD BE THE MALFUNCTION OF THE COMPUTER? THE PROBLEM NOT FIXED BECAUSE REPLACING THE COMPUTER IS TOO EXPENSIVE AND THE BRA...

Sep 10, 2009 Electrical System 107,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - RECURRING ABS & E-BRAKE LIGHTS ON WHILE DRIVING IN 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAY ON UNTIL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, LIGHTS WILL COME ON AGAIN ONCE DRIVING HAS STARTED. MECHANIC UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM. POSSIBLE FIRE DAMAGE. *...

Sep 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - RECURRING ABS & E-BRAKE LIGHTS ON WHILE DRIVING IN 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAY ON UNTIL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, LIGHTS WILL COME ON AGAIN ONCE DRIVING HAS STARTED. MECHANIC UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM. POSSIBLE FIRE DAMAGE. *...

Sep 10, 2009 Electrical System 107,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - RECURRING ABS & E-BRAKE LIGHTS ON WHILE DRIVING IN 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAY ON UNTIL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, LIGHTS WILL COME ON AGAIN ONCE DRIVING HAS STARTED. MECHANIC UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM. POSSIBLE FIRE DAMAGE. *...

Sep 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - RECURRING ABS & E-BRAKE LIGHTS ON WHILE DRIVING IN 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAY ON UNTIL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, LIGHTS WILL COME ON AGAIN ONCE DRIVING HAS STARTED. MECHANIC UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM. POSSIBLE FIRE DAMAGE. *...

Sep 9, 2009 Electrical System

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN SPEED THING STOPPED WORKING SO I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT SPEED I WAS GOING. MY MECHANIC SAID AFTER SEARCHING FOR 2 DAYS THAT IS PROBABLY BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE AND SAW MANY FORD WINDSTARS HAD SAME PROBLEM THAT HAVE EVEN CAUSED FIRES! THANKS *TR

Sep 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN SPEED THING STOPPED WORKING SO I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT SPEED I WAS GOING. MY MECHANIC SAID AFTER SEARCHING FOR 2 DAYS THAT IS PROBABLY BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE AND SAW MANY FORD WINDSTARS HAD SAME PROBLEM THAT HAVE EVEN CAUSED FIRES! THANKS *TR

Sep 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 125,789 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS BRAKE ISSUE. THE ABS, RED BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATES ON ALL STOPS FROM 5 MPH UNTIL A COMPLETE STOP. *TR

Sep 9, 2009 Electrical System

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN SPEED THING STOPPED WORKING SO I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT SPEED I WAS GOING. MY MECHANIC SAID AFTER SEARCHING FOR 2 DAYS THAT IS PROBABLY BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE AND SAW MANY FORD WINDSTARS HAD SAME PROBLEM THAT HAVE EVEN CAUSED FIRES! THANKS *TR

Sep 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN SPEED THING STOPPED WORKING SO I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT SPEED I WAS GOING. MY MECHANIC SAID AFTER SEARCHING FOR 2 DAYS THAT IS PROBABLY BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. I LOOKED IT UP ONLINE AND SAW MANY FORD WINDSTARS HAD SAME PROBLEM THAT HAVE EVEN CAUSED FIRES! THANKS *TR

Sep 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 125,789 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS BRAKE ISSUE. THE ABS, RED BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS CONTROL UNIT ACTIVATES ON ALL STOPS FROM 5 MPH UNTIL A COMPLETE STOP. *TR

Sep 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 88,000 mi

ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ARE COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY A FEW TIMES EACH DAY. STARTED DOING RESEARCH AND FOUND HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH MY EXACT SAME COMPLAINT AND TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE COMPUTER. HAD PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AT FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY ITS THE ABS CONTROL MO...

Sep 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 88,000 mi

ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ARE COMING ON THE DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY A FEW TIMES EACH DAY. STARTED DOING RESEARCH AND FOUND HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH MY EXACT SAME COMPLAINT AND TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE COMPUTER. HAD PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AT FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY ITS THE ABS CONTROL MO...

Sep 3, 2009 Structure 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION FOR AN OIL SERVICE, A MECHANIC LOCATED EXCESSIVE RUST IN THE ENGINES SUB FRAME. ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH.THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND T...

Sep 3, 2009 Structure 87,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION FOR AN OIL SERVICE, A MECHANIC LOCATED EXCESSIVE RUST IN THE ENGINES SUB FRAME. ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH.THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND T...

Sep 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,217 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING SHE HEARS A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING INCREASED THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE...

Sep 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,217 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING SHE HEARS A LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING INCREASED THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE...

Sep 1, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

I HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE IN MY VEHICLE,I TOOK IT TO LOCAL GARAGE FOR INSPECTION OF PROBLEM THEY FOUND MY REAR AXEL IS ABOUT ONE INCH FROM SNAPPING IN HALF. I THEN CALLED A FEW OTHER LOCAL PLACES THAT FIX THESE TYPE OF PROBLEMS AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THA...

Sep 1, 2009 Power Train 100,000 mi

I HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE IN MY VEHICLE,I TOOK IT TO LOCAL GARAGE FOR INSPECTION OF PROBLEM THEY FOUND MY REAR AXEL IS ABOUT ONE INCH FROM SNAPPING IN HALF. I THEN CALLED A FEW OTHER LOCAL PLACES THAT FIX THESE TYPE OF PROBLEMS AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THA...

Aug 29, 2009 Electrical System Fire 85,000 mi

DROVE FROM ALBANY, NEW YORK TO VIRGINIA BEACH ON AUGUST 15-16, 2009. AS WE PULLED INTO OUR DESTINATION, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WENT ON, O/D LIGHT FLASHED, SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER READINGS WENT TO --------, AND WE SMELLED SMOKE. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE CAR TO BEACH FORD IN VIRGINIA BEACH WHERE WE WER...

Aug 29, 2009 Electrical System Fire 85,000 mi

DROVE FROM ALBANY, NEW YORK TO VIRGINIA BEACH ON AUGUST 15-16, 2009. AS WE PULLED INTO OUR DESTINATION, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT WENT ON, O/D LIGHT FLASHED, SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER READINGS WENT TO --------, AND WE SMELLED SMOKE. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE CAR TO BEACH FORD IN VIRGINIA BEACH WHERE WE WER...

Aug 28, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,000 mi

DROVE TO VIRGINIA- 3 HRS INTO TRIP WENT TO REST AREA AND BRAKES GAVE OUT TOTALLY- RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER MINI VAN, NO INJURIES. THE BRAKES CAME BACK, LATER BRAKE FLUID WAS 100% EMPTY, FILLED IT BACK UP, AND JUST LAST WEEKEND DRIVING BACK FROM ANNAPOLIS- 90 DEGREES -AND CAME OFF 100 ONTO RT 1 A...

Aug 28, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,000 mi

DROVE TO VIRGINIA- 3 HRS INTO TRIP WENT TO REST AREA AND BRAKES GAVE OUT TOTALLY- RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER MINI VAN, NO INJURIES. THE BRAKES CAME BACK, LATER BRAKE FLUID WAS 100% EMPTY, FILLED IT BACK UP, AND JUST LAST WEEKEND DRIVING BACK FROM ANNAPOLIS- 90 DEGREES -AND CAME OFF 100 ONTO RT 1 A...

Aug 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL BOTH STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. *TR

Aug 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL BOTH STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. *TR

Aug 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WIND STAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HE WAS LOSING BRAKE FLUID. HE THEN PROCEEDED TO TAKE OFF IN THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION HE NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING ON THE WIRE HARNESS. HE DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND REPLACED IT WITH A 3 W...

Aug 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL BOTH STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. *TR

Aug 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL BOTH STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. *TR

Aug 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WIND STAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HE WAS LOSING BRAKE FLUID. HE THEN PROCEEDED TO TAKE OFF IN THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION HE NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING ON THE WIRE HARNESS. HE DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND REPLACED IT WITH A 3 W...

Aug 25, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 115,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WIND STAR. HE STATED THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND THIS CAUSES HIS CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO WORK. WHILE HE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE USING HIS CRUISE CONTROL IT SLOWED DOWN AND HE COULD NOT PUT THE CRUISE CONTROL BACK ON. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A M...

Aug 25, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

FORD 2001 WINDSTAR HAS REPEATED ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PROBLEM CLEARS EACH TIME THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. PROBLEM RE-APPEARS IRREGULARLY BETWEEN MINUTES AND DAYS AFTER THE CAR IS RESTARTED. CAUSES THE DRIVERS CONCERN AND DISTRACTION. *TR

Aug 25, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 115,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WIND STAR. HE STATED THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND THIS CAUSES HIS CRUISE CONTROL NOT TO WORK. WHILE HE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE USING HIS CRUISE CONTROL IT SLOWED DOWN AND HE COULD NOT PUT THE CRUISE CONTROL BACK ON. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A M...

Aug 25, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

FORD 2001 WINDSTAR HAS REPEATED ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PROBLEM CLEARS EACH TIME THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. PROBLEM RE-APPEARS IRREGULARLY BETWEEN MINUTES AND DAYS AFTER THE CAR IS RESTARTED. CAUSES THE DRIVERS CONCERN AND DISTRACTION. *TR

Aug 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,292 mi

SMOKE!! BROUGHT FORD WINDSTAR TO A LOCAL TIRES PLUS FOR SERVICE $310.03 - ABS LIGHT ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES OR MORE WHILE DRIVING. INTERMITTENT LIGHT. BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FROM LEAK. NEED FLUID. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN I TURN VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART THE LIGHTS COME ON A...

Aug 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,292 mi

SMOKE!! BROUGHT FORD WINDSTAR TO A LOCAL TIRES PLUS FOR SERVICE $310.03 - ABS LIGHT ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES OR MORE WHILE DRIVING. INTERMITTENT LIGHT. BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FROM LEAK. NEED FLUID. ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN I TURN VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART THE LIGHTS COME ON A...

Aug 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 67,583 mi

ON OR ABOUT 10 JULY 09, THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ON MY 01 WINDSTAR, WERE COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. ON 24 JULY 09, I TOOK MY WINDSTAR TO MERIDIAN FORD IN MERIDIAN, IDAHO TO BE CHECKED OUT. A LEAKING BRAKE SWITCH AND THE ABS MODULE SHORTING OUT WERE THE PROBLEMS FOUND. I OPTED TO PAY $174....

Aug 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 67,583 mi

ON OR ABOUT 10 JULY 09, THE ABS LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ON MY 01 WINDSTAR, WERE COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. ON 24 JULY 09, I TOOK MY WINDSTAR TO MERIDIAN FORD IN MERIDIAN, IDAHO TO BE CHECKED OUT. A LEAKING BRAKE SWITCH AND THE ABS MODULE SHORTING OUT WERE THE PROBLEMS FOUND. I OPTED TO PAY $174....

Aug 16, 2009 Seat Belts 71,000 mi

FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, A/C COMPRESSOR SWITCH AND BLOWN FUSE (#10 IN FUSE PANEL, 15 AMP). FAILURE OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT TO REMAIN ENGAGED WHEN HOLDING A OCCUPANT. *TR

Aug 16, 2009 Electrical System 71,000 mi

FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, A/C COMPRESSOR SWITCH AND BLOWN FUSE (#10 IN FUSE PANEL, 15 AMP). FAILURE OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT TO REMAIN ENGAGED WHEN HOLDING A OCCUPANT. *TR

Aug 16, 2009 Seat Belts 71,000 mi

FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, A/C COMPRESSOR SWITCH AND BLOWN FUSE (#10 IN FUSE PANEL, 15 AMP). FAILURE OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT TO REMAIN ENGAGED WHEN HOLDING A OCCUPANT. *TR

Aug 16, 2009 Electrical System 71,000 mi

FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, A/C COMPRESSOR SWITCH AND BLOWN FUSE (#10 IN FUSE PANEL, 15 AMP). FAILURE OF FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT TO REMAIN ENGAGED WHEN HOLDING A OCCUPANT. *TR

Aug 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

RED BRAKE INDICATOR AND YELLOW ABS INDICATOR COME ON RANDOMLY. THEY COME ON AT ANY SPEED AND USUALLY RESET AFTER TURN OFF AND TURN ON. THEY MAY COME BACK ON IMMEDIATELY OR NEXT DAY. SEEMS TO BE FALSE INDICATION. NO INDICATION OF BRAKE OR ABS PROBLEMS. *TR

Aug 11, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

RED BRAKE INDICATOR AND YELLOW ABS INDICATOR COME ON RANDOMLY. THEY COME ON AT ANY SPEED AND USUALLY RESET AFTER TURN OFF AND TURN ON. THEY MAY COME BACK ON IMMEDIATELY OR NEXT DAY. SEEMS TO BE FALSE INDICATION. NO INDICATION OF BRAKE OR ABS PROBLEMS. *TR

Aug 8, 2009 Parking Brake 145,233 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH COME ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT BY MY MECHANIC. CAN'T FIND A REASON WHY. LIGHTS STILL KEEP COMING ON. *TR

Aug 8, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 145,233 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH COME ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT BY MY MECHANIC. CAN'T FIND A REASON WHY. LIGHTS STILL KEEP COMING ON. *TR

Aug 8, 2009 Parking Brake 145,233 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH COME ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT BY MY MECHANIC. CAN'T FIND A REASON WHY. LIGHTS STILL KEEP COMING ON. *TR

Aug 8, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 145,233 mi

THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH COME ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT BY MY MECHANIC. CAN'T FIND A REASON WHY. LIGHTS STILL KEEP COMING ON. *TR

Aug 7, 2009 Air Bags 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND T...

Aug 7, 2009 Air Bags 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND T...

Aug 6, 2009 Electrical System 98,000 mi

NO SPEEDOMETER READOUT :& ABS LIGHTS ARE ON. *TR

Aug 6, 2009 Electrical System 98,000 mi

NO SPEEDOMETER READOUT :& ABS LIGHTS ARE ON. *TR

Aug 5, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 165,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH BRAKE & ABS LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME. *TR

Aug 5, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 165,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH BRAKE & ABS LIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME. *TR

Jul 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 75,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT STARTED ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *TR

Jul 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 75,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT STARTED ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *TR

Jul 26, 2009 Electrical System 106,720 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKS, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ILLUMINATION OF BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. REPLENISHED FLUID, BUT BEFORE SWITCH COULD BE REPLACED IT SHORTED BURNING OUT FUSE #10. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SPEEDOMETER , TACHOMETER, ODOMETER AND AC; ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LI...

Jul 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,720 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKS, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ILLUMINATION OF BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. REPLENISHED FLUID, BUT BEFORE SWITCH COULD BE REPLACED IT SHORTED BURNING OUT FUSE #10. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SPEEDOMETER , TACHOMETER, ODOMETER AND AC; ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LI...

Jul 26, 2009 Electrical System 106,720 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKS, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ILLUMINATION OF BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. REPLENISHED FLUID, BUT BEFORE SWITCH COULD BE REPLACED IT SHORTED BURNING OUT FUSE #10. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SPEEDOMETER , TACHOMETER, ODOMETER AND AC; ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LI...

Jul 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 106,720 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKS, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ILLUMINATION OF BRAKE WARNING LIGHT. REPLENISHED FLUID, BUT BEFORE SWITCH COULD BE REPLACED IT SHORTED BURNING OUT FUSE #10. THIS CAUSED LOSS OF FUNCTION OF SPEEDOMETER , TACHOMETER, ODOMETER AND AC; ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LI...

Jul 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127,111 mi

ABS & BRAKE LIGHT SENORS CONTINUOUSLY REMAIN LIT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127,111 mi

ABS & BRAKE LIGHT SENORS CONTINUOUSLY REMAIN LIT ON INSTRUMENT PANEL OF VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 22, 2009 Electrical System 98,000 mi

LOSS OF ODOMETER,SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL, ALL FUNCTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH #10 FUSE. HAPPENED 1 TIME. DISCONNECTED ABS DEACTIVATION SWITCH FROM MASTER CYLINDER. CONNECTION WAS CONTAMINATED WITH BRAKE FLUID CAUSING A SHORT AND BLOWING FUSE #10. *TR

Jul 22, 2009 Electrical System 98,000 mi

LOSS OF ODOMETER,SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL, ALL FUNCTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH #10 FUSE. HAPPENED 1 TIME. DISCONNECTED ABS DEACTIVATION SWITCH FROM MASTER CYLINDER. CONNECTION WAS CONTAMINATED WITH BRAKE FLUID CAUSING A SHORT AND BLOWING FUSE #10. *TR

Jul 20, 2009 Suspension 131,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR'S AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DOING 30 MPH DOWN A PAVED ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS 131,000 MILES AND RESIDES IN CHICAGO METRO AREA SO VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ON PAVED ROADS WITH NO UTILITY PURPOSE OTHER THAN DRIVING FIVE KIDS AROUND TOWN. TOW TRUCK DRIVER AND 60 YEAR OLD MECHANIC WER...

Jul 20, 2009 Suspension 131,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR'S AXLE BROKE IN HALF WHILE DOING 30 MPH DOWN A PAVED ROAD. THE VEHICLE HAS 131,000 MILES AND RESIDES IN CHICAGO METRO AREA SO VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN ON PAVED ROADS WITH NO UTILITY PURPOSE OTHER THAN DRIVING FIVE KIDS AROUND TOWN. TOW TRUCK DRIVER AND 60 YEAR OLD MECHANIC WER...

Jul 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

THE BRAKE DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING BREAK FLUID DOWN ONTO THE CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

Jul 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

THE BRAKE DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING BREAK FLUID DOWN ONTO THE CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Suspension 123,000 mi

COIL SPRING ON PASSENGER SIDE STRUT BROKE, HAS DRIVER'S SIDE BREAK THE YEAR BEFORE, HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE STRUT / SPRING ASSEMBLY, COULD'VE CAUSED ACCIDENT IF THE PIECES WOULD HAVE HIT THE TIRES INSTEAD OF WRAPPING AROUND REST OF SPRING. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Equipment 123,000 mi

COIL SPRING ON PASSENGER SIDE STRUT BROKE, HAS DRIVER'S SIDE BREAK THE YEAR BEFORE, HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE STRUT / SPRING ASSEMBLY, COULD'VE CAUSED ACCIDENT IF THE PIECES WOULD HAVE HIT THE TIRES INSTEAD OF WRAPPING AROUND REST OF SPRING. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 155,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN I TURN VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART THE LIGHTS COME ON AGAIN WHILE DRIVING I HAVE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ON THE SWITCH BELOW THE MASTER CYLINDER AND ALSO ON ANOTHER SWITCH BANK IN THE AREA BELOW. I AM CURRENTLY RESEARCHING HOW TO RE...

Jul 18, 2009 Electrical System 155,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN I TURN VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART THE LIGHTS COME ON AGAIN WHILE DRIVING I HAVE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ON THE SWITCH BELOW THE MASTER CYLINDER AND ALSO ON ANOTHER SWITCH BANK IN THE AREA BELOW. I AM CURRENTLY RESEARCHING HOW TO RE...

Jul 18, 2009 Suspension 123,000 mi

COIL SPRING ON PASSENGER SIDE STRUT BROKE, HAS DRIVER'S SIDE BREAK THE YEAR BEFORE, HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE STRUT / SPRING ASSEMBLY, COULD'VE CAUSED ACCIDENT IF THE PIECES WOULD HAVE HIT THE TIRES INSTEAD OF WRAPPING AROUND REST OF SPRING. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Equipment 123,000 mi

COIL SPRING ON PASSENGER SIDE STRUT BROKE, HAS DRIVER'S SIDE BREAK THE YEAR BEFORE, HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE STRUT / SPRING ASSEMBLY, COULD'VE CAUSED ACCIDENT IF THE PIECES WOULD HAVE HIT THE TIRES INSTEAD OF WRAPPING AROUND REST OF SPRING. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 155,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN I TURN VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART THE LIGHTS COME ON AGAIN WHILE DRIVING I HAVE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ON THE SWITCH BELOW THE MASTER CYLINDER AND ALSO ON ANOTHER SWITCH BANK IN THE AREA BELOW. I AM CURRENTLY RESEARCHING HOW TO RE...

Jul 18, 2009 Electrical System 155,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN I TURN VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART THE LIGHTS COME ON AGAIN WHILE DRIVING I HAVE NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ON THE SWITCH BELOW THE MASTER CYLINDER AND ALSO ON ANOTHER SWITCH BANK IN THE AREA BELOW. I AM CURRENTLY RESEARCHING HOW TO RE...

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,734 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. HE DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, BUT TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE EXHAUST INTAKE AND MANIFOLD FAILED. THERE WERE ALSO NUMBERS...

Jul 17, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,734 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. HE DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, BUT TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE EXHAUST INTAKE AND MANIFOLD FAILED. THERE WERE ALSO NUMBERS...

Jul 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 140,000 mi

C1185 ABS CODE. SHORT IN ABS RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY ON AND ACTIVATING ABS. *TR

Jul 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE VAN WHERE THE BRAKE, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS WILL NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY. TO ME THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND RU...

Jul 16, 2009 Electrical System 87,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE VAN WHERE THE BRAKE, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS WILL NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY. TO ME THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND RU...

Jul 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 140,000 mi

C1185 ABS CODE. SHORT IN ABS RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY ON AND ACTIVATING ABS. *TR

Jul 16, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE VAN WHERE THE BRAKE, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS WILL NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY. TO ME THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND RU...

Jul 16, 2009 Electrical System 87,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE VAN WHERE THE BRAKE, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS WILL NOT FUNCTION NORMALLY. TO ME THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND RU...

Jul 10, 2009 Electrical System 95,613 mi

BRAKE LIGHT ON AFTER BRAKE SERVICE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING ABS BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

Jul 10, 2009 Electrical System 95,613 mi

BRAKE LIGHT ON AFTER BRAKE SERVICE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING ABS BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

Jul 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 91,000 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE BLOWN. HOWEVER, MY WIFE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND A BIG PUFF OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE TOOK IT TO A FRIEND WHO WORKED FOR A FORD DEALERSHIP. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID FROM THE RESERVOIR HAD LEAKED ONTO THE M...

Jul 9, 2009 Electrical System 91,000 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE BLOWN. HOWEVER, MY WIFE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND A BIG PUFF OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE TOOK IT TO A FRIEND WHO WORKED FOR A FORD DEALERSHIP. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID FROM THE RESERVOIR HAD LEAKED ONTO THE M...

Jul 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,544 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. BRAKES SEEM OK, BUT I HAVE READ OF A PROBLEM COMMON WITH THIS MODEL THAT CAUSES THIS FROM LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. THIS OCCURS 3-4 TIMES A WEEK. I AM HAVING THE VAN LOOKED AT BY MY MECHANIC NEXT WEEK. ...

Jul 9, 2009 Electrical System Fire 94,465 mi

I HAVE A2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX ,I WENT TO THE STORE AND PARKED MY CAR WAS IN THE STORE APROX 40 MINS WHEN I CAME OUT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE, CAR WAS TAKEN TO UNITED CAR CARE MY ALL TIME CAR REPAIR PLACE , ABS HAD BURN THE CONNECTOR HARNESS .VAN NOT USABLE I AM A 77 YEA...

Jul 9, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 91,000 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE BLOWN. HOWEVER, MY WIFE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND A BIG PUFF OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE TOOK IT TO A FRIEND WHO WORKED FOR A FORD DEALERSHIP. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID FROM THE RESERVOIR HAD LEAKED ONTO THE M...

Jul 9, 2009 Electrical System 91,000 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AND I THOUGHT IT WAS A FUSE BLOWN. HOWEVER, MY WIFE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND A BIG PUFF OF SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE TOOK IT TO A FRIEND WHO WORKED FOR A FORD DEALERSHIP. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID FROM THE RESERVOIR HAD LEAKED ONTO THE M...

Jul 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,544 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. BRAKES SEEM OK, BUT I HAVE READ OF A PROBLEM COMMON WITH THIS MODEL THAT CAUSES THIS FROM LEAKING BRAKE FLUID AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. THIS OCCURS 3-4 TIMES A WEEK. I AM HAVING THE VAN LOOKED AT BY MY MECHANIC NEXT WEEK. ...

Jul 9, 2009 Electrical System Fire 94,465 mi

I HAVE A2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX ,I WENT TO THE STORE AND PARKED MY CAR WAS IN THE STORE APROX 40 MINS WHEN I CAME OUT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE, CAR WAS TAKEN TO UNITED CAR CARE MY ALL TIME CAR REPAIR PLACE , ABS HAD BURN THE CONNECTOR HARNESS .VAN NOT USABLE I AM A 77 YEA...

Jul 8, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric Fire 140,685 mi

ABS SWITCH BELOW MASTER CYLINDER CAUGHT ON FIRE LEAKING FLUID ON WIRES THEN BLEW FUSE TO SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER AND OVERDRIVE DEALER SAYS NO RECALL HAD TO BUY FUSE AND TAKE TO GARAGE TO FIX OTHER PROBLEMS CAUSED FIX WIRING BADLY BURNT. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Electrical System Fire 140,685 mi

ABS SWITCH BELOW MASTER CYLINDER CAUGHT ON FIRE LEAKING FLUID ON WIRES THEN BLEW FUSE TO SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER AND OVERDRIVE DEALER SAYS NO RECALL HAD TO BUY FUSE AND TAKE TO GARAGE TO FIX OTHER PROBLEMS CAUSED FIX WIRING BADLY BURNT. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Electrical System 180,200 mi

WIRES MELT DOWN. STRIP MY FUSE NUMBER 10. MY KILOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ARE ON IN MY DASH. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric Fire 140,685 mi

ABS SWITCH BELOW MASTER CYLINDER CAUGHT ON FIRE LEAKING FLUID ON WIRES THEN BLEW FUSE TO SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER AND OVERDRIVE DEALER SAYS NO RECALL HAD TO BUY FUSE AND TAKE TO GARAGE TO FIX OTHER PROBLEMS CAUSED FIX WIRING BADLY BURNT. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Electrical System Fire 140,685 mi

ABS SWITCH BELOW MASTER CYLINDER CAUGHT ON FIRE LEAKING FLUID ON WIRES THEN BLEW FUSE TO SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER AND OVERDRIVE DEALER SAYS NO RECALL HAD TO BUY FUSE AND TAKE TO GARAGE TO FIX OTHER PROBLEMS CAUSED FIX WIRING BADLY BURNT. *TR

Jul 8, 2009 Electrical System 180,200 mi

WIRES MELT DOWN. STRIP MY FUSE NUMBER 10. MY KILOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ARE ON IN MY DASH. *TR

Jul 7, 2009 Tires 100,000 mi

EHA TIRE VALVE TR-414 CRACKED AND LEAKED AIR FROM TIRE. OCCURRED AT SLOW SPEED SO NO CATASTROPHIC OUTCOME. TIRE WAS DAMAGED WHILE DRIVING AND REMOVING VEHICLE FROM ROADWAY. NEW SET OF TIRES PURCHASED JULY 2008. VALVE STEM FAILURE JULY 2009. PURCHASE WAS FROM JUST TIRES BRAND WAS GOODYEAR ASSURANCE ...

Jul 7, 2009 Equipment 100,000 mi

EHA TIRE VALVE TR-414 CRACKED AND LEAKED AIR FROM TIRE. OCCURRED AT SLOW SPEED SO NO CATASTROPHIC OUTCOME. TIRE WAS DAMAGED WHILE DRIVING AND REMOVING VEHICLE FROM ROADWAY. NEW SET OF TIRES PURCHASED JULY 2008. VALVE STEM FAILURE JULY 2009. PURCHASE WAS FROM JUST TIRES BRAND WAS GOODYEAR ASSURANCE ...

Jul 7, 2009 Tires 100,000 mi

EHA TIRE VALVE TR-414 CRACKED AND LEAKED AIR FROM TIRE. OCCURRED AT SLOW SPEED SO NO CATASTROPHIC OUTCOME. TIRE WAS DAMAGED WHILE DRIVING AND REMOVING VEHICLE FROM ROADWAY. NEW SET OF TIRES PURCHASED JULY 2008. VALVE STEM FAILURE JULY 2009. PURCHASE WAS FROM JUST TIRES BRAND WAS GOODYEAR ASSURANCE ...

Jul 7, 2009 Equipment 100,000 mi

EHA TIRE VALVE TR-414 CRACKED AND LEAKED AIR FROM TIRE. OCCURRED AT SLOW SPEED SO NO CATASTROPHIC OUTCOME. TIRE WAS DAMAGED WHILE DRIVING AND REMOVING VEHICLE FROM ROADWAY. NEW SET OF TIRES PURCHASED JULY 2008. VALVE STEM FAILURE JULY 2009. PURCHASE WAS FROM JUST TIRES BRAND WAS GOODYEAR ASSURANCE ...

Jul 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ON MY VAN COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF FOR AWHILE, IT WILL GO OUT. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY, THOUGH THE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS USED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN STEADILY GETTING WORSE OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS. ...

Jul 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ON MY VAN COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF FOR AWHILE, IT WILL GO OUT. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY, THOUGH THE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS USED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN STEADILY GETTING WORSE OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS. ...

Jul 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,822 mi

BRAKE FLUID CONSISTENTLY LEAKING. BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING ONTO ABS BRAKE MODULE. HAVE CLEANED AND DRIED THOROUGHLY TWICE ONLY TO HAVE CONTAMINATION REOCCUR. *TR

Jul 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,822 mi

BRAKE FLUID CONSISTENTLY LEAKING. BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING ONTO ABS BRAKE MODULE. HAVE CLEANED AND DRIED THOROUGHLY TWICE ONLY TO HAVE CONTAMINATION REOCCUR. *TR

Jul 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 155,000 mi

ABS YELLOW WARNING LIGHT ON, RED BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK. HAVE REPLACED THE ABS MODULE WITH UNIT FROM A SALVAGE YARD IN OCT 2008 AND IT FAILED JUNE OF 2009. THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED IN OCT 2008 AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN IN MAY ...

Jul 1, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 155,000 mi

ABS YELLOW WARNING LIGHT ON, RED BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK. HAVE REPLACED THE ABS MODULE WITH UNIT FROM A SALVAGE YARD IN OCT 2008 AND IT FAILED JUNE OF 2009. THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED IN OCT 2008 AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN IN MAY ...

Jul 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 155,000 mi

ABS YELLOW WARNING LIGHT ON, RED BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK. HAVE REPLACED THE ABS MODULE WITH UNIT FROM A SALVAGE YARD IN OCT 2008 AND IT FAILED JUNE OF 2009. THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED IN OCT 2008 AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN IN MAY ...

Jul 1, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 155,000 mi

ABS YELLOW WARNING LIGHT ON, RED BRAKE LIGHT ON AND CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT WORK. HAVE REPLACED THE ABS MODULE WITH UNIT FROM A SALVAGE YARD IN OCT 2008 AND IT FAILED JUNE OF 2009. THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED IN OCT 2008 AND IT HAS FAILED AGAIN IN MAY ...

Jun 26, 2009 Suspension 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FAMILY HOME FROM A SUMMER FEST, AS I WAS GOING OVER A FAIRLY SMOOTH RAILROAD CROSSING I FELT THE VAN START HANDLING STRANGE. I PULLED OVER AND FOUND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL OUT OF ALIGN. I CAREFULLY DROVE IT HOME AND WENT UNDERNEATH TO CHECK IT. TO MY SURPRISE I FOUND THE AXLE BEAM...

Jun 26, 2009 Suspension 79,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FAMILY HOME FROM A SUMMER FEST, AS I WAS GOING OVER A FAIRLY SMOOTH RAILROAD CROSSING I FELT THE VAN START HANDLING STRANGE. I PULLED OVER AND FOUND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL OUT OF ALIGN. I CAREFULLY DROVE IT HOME AND WENT UNDERNEATH TO CHECK IT. TO MY SURPRISE I FOUND THE AXLE BEAM...

Jun 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,000 mi

I HAD A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE FOR 5 SECONDS. *TR

Jun 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,000 mi

I HAD A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE FOR 5 SECONDS. *TR

Jun 22, 2009 Interior Lighting 94,998 mi

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF VERY FAST WITH KEY OUT AND DOORS OPEN. WILL THIS BE A BIGGER PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE AND WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR THIS PROBLEM TO BE CORRECTED. *TR

Jun 22, 2009 Interior Lighting 94,998 mi

INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF VERY FAST WITH KEY OUT AND DOORS OPEN. WILL THIS BE A BIGGER PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE AND WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR THIS PROBLEM TO BE CORRECTED. *TR

Jun 20, 2009 Power Train 127,573 mi

DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE ON OUR FORD 2001 WINDSTAR OUR MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED ABOUT 12 " FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. IF THE AXLE HAD FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY WHILE DRIVING MY FAMILY WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. AN INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED NUMEROUS IDENTIC...

Jun 20, 2009 Power Train 127,573 mi

DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE ON OUR FORD 2001 WINDSTAR OUR MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS CRACKED ABOUT 12 " FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. IF THE AXLE HAD FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY WHILE DRIVING MY FAMILY WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. AN INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED NUMEROUS IDENTIC...

Jun 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 68,600 mi

ON A VERY HOT DAY I WENT OVER A BUMP AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND YELLOW ABS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I WAS PANICKED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL, BUT AFTER PARKING THE VAN AND RESTARTING IT, THE LIGHTS WERE GONE. THEY CAME BACK ON INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS. I TOOK IT...

Jun 18, 2009 Electrical System 68,600 mi

ON A VERY HOT DAY I WENT OVER A BUMP AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND YELLOW ABS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I WAS PANICKED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL, BUT AFTER PARKING THE VAN AND RESTARTING IT, THE LIGHTS WERE GONE. THEY CAME BACK ON INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS. I TOOK IT...

Jun 18, 2009 Electrical System

ONE DAY THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR SERVICE TWICE. THEY REPLACED THE NUMBER TEN FUSE. BUT IT BLOW AGAIN. NOW THE LIGHTS AC RADIO STAY ON EVEN WHEN THE KEY IS OUT. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 68,600 mi

ON A VERY HOT DAY I WENT OVER A BUMP AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND YELLOW ABS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I WAS PANICKED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL, BUT AFTER PARKING THE VAN AND RESTARTING IT, THE LIGHTS WERE GONE. THEY CAME BACK ON INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS. I TOOK IT...

Jun 18, 2009 Electrical System 68,600 mi

ON A VERY HOT DAY I WENT OVER A BUMP AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND YELLOW ABS LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I WAS PANICKED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL, BUT AFTER PARKING THE VAN AND RESTARTING IT, THE LIGHTS WERE GONE. THEY CAME BACK ON INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE MONTHS. I TOOK IT...

Jun 18, 2009 Electrical System

ONE DAY THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR SERVICE TWICE. THEY REPLACED THE NUMBER TEN FUSE. BUT IT BLOW AGAIN. NOW THE LIGHTS AC RADIO STAY ON EVEN WHEN THE KEY IS OUT. *TR

Jun 15, 2009 Electrical System 103,000 mi

OUTRAGEOUS ,I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE POSSIBLE PROBLEM OF AN ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ,THAT KEEPS COMING ON IN MY 2001 FORD WIND STAR LX VAN. STATEMENT IS 1999- 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VANS COULD HAVE THIS AND THE PROBLEMS THAT COULD OCCUR. MY OH MY .. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN THAT VAN DAILY, I'M A LOW...

Jun 15, 2009 Seat Belts 103,000 mi

OUTRAGEOUS ,I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE POSSIBLE PROBLEM OF AN ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ,THAT KEEPS COMING ON IN MY 2001 FORD WIND STAR LX VAN. STATEMENT IS 1999- 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VANS COULD HAVE THIS AND THE PROBLEMS THAT COULD OCCUR. MY OH MY .. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN THAT VAN DAILY, I'M A LOW...

Jun 15, 2009 Traction Control System 103,000 mi

OUTRAGEOUS ,I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE POSSIBLE PROBLEM OF AN ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ,THAT KEEPS COMING ON IN MY 2001 FORD WIND STAR LX VAN. STATEMENT IS 1999- 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VANS COULD HAVE THIS AND THE PROBLEMS THAT COULD OCCUR. MY OH MY .. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN THAT VAN DAILY, I'M A LOW...

Jun 15, 2009 Electrical System 103,000 mi

OUTRAGEOUS ,I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE POSSIBLE PROBLEM OF AN ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ,THAT KEEPS COMING ON IN MY 2001 FORD WIND STAR LX VAN. STATEMENT IS 1999- 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VANS COULD HAVE THIS AND THE PROBLEMS THAT COULD OCCUR. MY OH MY .. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN THAT VAN DAILY, I'M A LOW...

Jun 15, 2009 Seat Belts 103,000 mi

OUTRAGEOUS ,I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE POSSIBLE PROBLEM OF AN ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ,THAT KEEPS COMING ON IN MY 2001 FORD WIND STAR LX VAN. STATEMENT IS 1999- 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VANS COULD HAVE THIS AND THE PROBLEMS THAT COULD OCCUR. MY OH MY .. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN THAT VAN DAILY, I'M A LOW...

Jun 15, 2009 Traction Control System 103,000 mi

OUTRAGEOUS ,I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE POSSIBLE PROBLEM OF AN ABS/BRAKE LIGHT ,THAT KEEPS COMING ON IN MY 2001 FORD WIND STAR LX VAN. STATEMENT IS 1999- 2003 FORD WINDSTAR VANS COULD HAVE THIS AND THE PROBLEMS THAT COULD OCCUR. MY OH MY .. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN THAT VAN DAILY, I'M A LOW...

Jun 14, 2009 Electrical System Fire

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRE. REPLACED WITH PART THAT HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR F150'S. BURNT PART KEPT. PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. ABS MODULE MALFUNCTION CAUSING LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, OD LIGHT, LOSS OF HEADLAMP, CRUISE CONTROL, SEATBEL...

Jun 14, 2009 Electrical System Fire

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRE. REPLACED WITH PART THAT HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR F150'S. BURNT PART KEPT. PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. ABS MODULE MALFUNCTION CAUSING LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, OD LIGHT, LOSS OF HEADLAMP, CRUISE CONTROL, SEATBEL...

Jun 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER GAUGES BLANKED OUT AND OTHER GAUGES BEGAN TO SPORADICALLY FLASH SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Jun 12, 2009 Electrical System 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER GAUGES BLANKED OUT AND OTHER GAUGES BEGAN TO SPORADICALLY FLASH SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Jun 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER GAUGES BLANKED OUT AND OTHER GAUGES BEGAN TO SPORADICALLY FLASH SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Jun 12, 2009 Electrical System 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER GAUGES BLANKED OUT AND OTHER GAUGES BEGAN TO SPORADICALLY FLASH SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Jun 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 141,123 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH. *TR

Jun 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 141,123 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH. *TR

Jun 9, 2009 Structure 88,000 mi

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED THROUGH AT PASSENGER SIDE MOUNTING POINT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. THE CONDITION WAS NOTICED IMMEDIATELY AFTER FAILURE DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND A POPPING NOISE DURING TURNS, CONFIRMED AND REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHO...

Jun 9, 2009 Structure 88,000 mi

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED THROUGH AT PASSENGER SIDE MOUNTING POINT REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. THE CONDITION WAS NOTICED IMMEDIATELY AFTER FAILURE DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND A POPPING NOISE DURING TURNS, CONFIRMED AND REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHO...

Jun 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,659 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PARK THE VEHICLE AND INSPECT FOR PROBLEMS. I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND ALSO RUNNING DOWN THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH (WHICH IS M...

Jun 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,659 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE BRAKES SUDDENLY FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PARK THE VEHICLE AND INSPECT FOR PROBLEMS. I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID ALL OVER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND ALSO RUNNING DOWN THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH (WHICH IS M...

Jun 4, 2009 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE #10 FUSE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR KEEPS BLOWING. THIS DISABLES SPEEDOMETER AND A/C, AND CAUSES ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON. IT ALSO DISABLES SEVERAL OTHER MONITORING SYSTEMS. I HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE SWITCH UNDER THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. I AM CONFIDENT THAT ...

Jun 4, 2009 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE #10 FUSE ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR KEEPS BLOWING. THIS DISABLES SPEEDOMETER AND A/C, AND CAUSES ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON. IT ALSO DISABLES SEVERAL OTHER MONITORING SYSTEMS. I HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE SWITCH UNDER THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. I AM CONFIDENT THAT ...

Jun 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR ABS FAILURE. ABS FAILS DUE TO HEATSINK EXPANSION CAUSING ABS MODULE TO FAIL. *TR

Jun 1, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR ABS FAILURE. ABS FAILS DUE TO HEATSINK EXPANSION CAUSING ABS MODULE TO FAIL. *TR

May 31, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,268 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. PRESSURE SWITCH UNDER MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING CAUSING FLUID LOSS AND POTENTIAL BRAKE FAILURE.THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED WITH AN OEM PART FROM A RESELLER. THE ABS LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON NOW AND A CODE READER INDICATES A BAD RELAY AND NO ABS MOTOR FUNCTION...

May 31, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,268 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. PRESSURE SWITCH UNDER MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING CAUSING FLUID LOSS AND POTENTIAL BRAKE FAILURE.THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED WITH AN OEM PART FROM A RESELLER. THE ABS LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON NOW AND A CODE READER INDICATES A BAD RELAY AND NO ABS MOTOR FUNCTION...

May 29, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES DUE TO A LEAK IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. THE ABS HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WANTS THE ABS MODULE RECONNECTED BECAUSE IT WILL MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFER TO DRIVE. SHE FEELS THAT T...

May 29, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES DUE TO A LEAK IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. THE ABS HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WANTS THE ABS MODULE RECONNECTED BECAUSE IT WILL MAKE THE VEHICLE SAFER TO DRIVE. SHE FEELS THAT T...

May 27, 2009 Power Train 154,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE AND REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE TRANSMISSION ...

May 27, 2009 Power Train 154,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE AND REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE TRANSMISSION ...

May 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 69,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR: BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (2B264) DEVELOPS A LEAK CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO WORK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE, THE FLUID ACCUMULATES ON THE POWER CONNECTORS FOR THE ABS SYSTEM WHICH ARE POWERED BY FUSES AND THE FLUID ATTRACTS MOISTURE AND LEADS TO F...

May 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR: ABS DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED TO THE POINT OF BLOWING FUSE #10. HAVING REPLACED THE FUSE TWICE, I DISCOVERED THE LEAK AND REPLACED THE SWITCH. THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR WAS VERY LOW, THAT BEING THE CONSEQUENCE OF THE LEAK AND THE "CRY...

May 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 69,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR: BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (2B264) DEVELOPS A LEAK CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO WORK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE, THE FLUID ACCUMULATES ON THE POWER CONNECTORS FOR THE ABS SYSTEM WHICH ARE POWERED BY FUSES AND THE FLUID ATTRACTS MOISTURE AND LEADS TO F...

May 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR: ABS DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED TO THE POINT OF BLOWING FUSE #10. HAVING REPLACED THE FUSE TWICE, I DISCOVERED THE LEAK AND REPLACED THE SWITCH. THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR WAS VERY LOW, THAT BEING THE CONSEQUENCE OF THE LEAK AND THE "CRY...

May 23, 2009 Power Train 107,148 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY MOTHER-IN LAW TO A RESTAURANT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 3 CHILDREN. ON THE WAY THERE WAS A SQUEALING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND WE ASSUMED IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOW TIRE. WE STOPPED ADDED AIR AND WENT ON BUT THE SQUEALING CONTINUED. WE WENT AROUND A VERY WINDING CURVE AT 25MPH ...

May 23, 2009 Power Train 107,148 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY MOTHER-IN LAW TO A RESTAURANT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 3 CHILDREN. ON THE WAY THERE WAS A SQUEALING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND WE ASSUMED IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOW TIRE. WE STOPPED ADDED AIR AND WENT ON BUT THE SQUEALING CONTINUED. WE WENT AROUND A VERY WINDING CURVE AT 25MPH ...

May 23, 2009 Power Train 107,148 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY MOTHER-IN LAW TO A RESTAURANT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 3 CHILDREN. ON THE WAY THERE WAS A SQUEALING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND WE ASSUMED IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOW TIRE. WE STOPPED ADDED AIR AND WENT ON BUT THE SQUEALING CONTINUED. WE WENT AROUND A VERY WINDING CURVE AT 25MPH ...

May 23, 2009 Power Train 107,148 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY MOTHER-IN LAW TO A RESTAURANT WITH MY HUSBAND AND 3 CHILDREN. ON THE WAY THERE WAS A SQUEALING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND WE ASSUMED IT COULD HAVE BEEN A LOW TIRE. WE STOPPED ADDED AIR AND WENT ON BUT THE SQUEALING CONTINUED. WE WENT AROUND A VERY WINDING CURVE AT 25MPH ...

May 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. THEY BOTH COME ON DURING WARM WEATHER. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM CHECKED AND IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS FAILING. . THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT I HAVE READ ABOUT ON THE WEB. FORD SHOULD AD...

May 22, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 91,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. THEY BOTH COME ON DURING WARM WEATHER. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM CHECKED AND IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS FAILING. . THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT I HAVE READ ABOUT ON THE WEB. FORD SHOULD AD...

May 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 97,200 mi

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, MELTED BRAKE DEACTIVATION SWITCH, BRAKE LIGHT (RED), CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ACTIVATE, ABS BRAKE LIGHT (YELLOW), FORD TROUBLE CODE C1185. ACTION REGARDING REPAIR IS PENDING; SERVICE PERSON INDICATED THAT ABS IS NOT FUNCTIONAL BUT BRAKES WILL FUNCTION NORMALLY WITHOUT ABS CAPA...

May 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 97,200 mi

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, MELTED BRAKE DEACTIVATION SWITCH, BRAKE LIGHT (RED), CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ACTIVATE, ABS BRAKE LIGHT (YELLOW), FORD TROUBLE CODE C1185. ACTION REGARDING REPAIR IS PENDING; SERVICE PERSON INDICATED THAT ABS IS NOT FUNCTIONAL BUT BRAKES WILL FUNCTION NORMALLY WITHOUT ABS CAPA...

May 19, 2009 Electrical System 110,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001. THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER OVER TIME LEAKED. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE. THE FLUID ACCUMULATED ON THE (ALWAYS ON) POWER CONNECTORS...

May 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 97,200 mi

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, MELTED BRAKE DEACTIVATION SWITCH, BRAKE LIGHT (RED), CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ACTIVATE, ABS BRAKE LIGHT (YELLOW), FORD TROUBLE CODE C1185. ACTION REGARDING REPAIR IS PENDING; SERVICE PERSON INDICATED THAT ABS IS NOT FUNCTIONAL BUT BRAKES WILL FUNCTION NORMALLY WITHOUT ABS CAPA...

May 19, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 97,200 mi

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, MELTED BRAKE DEACTIVATION SWITCH, BRAKE LIGHT (RED), CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ACTIVATE, ABS BRAKE LIGHT (YELLOW), FORD TROUBLE CODE C1185. ACTION REGARDING REPAIR IS PENDING; SERVICE PERSON INDICATED THAT ABS IS NOT FUNCTIONAL BUT BRAKES WILL FUNCTION NORMALLY WITHOUT ABS CAPA...

May 19, 2009 Electrical System 110,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001. THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER OVER TIME LEAKED. THIS CAUSED A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE. THE FLUID ACCUMULATED ON THE (ALWAYS ON) POWER CONNECTORS...

May 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 96,585 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON UNTIL ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN. I'VE PULLED THE FUSES FOR THE ABS AS I'M AFRAID OF FIRE. *TR

May 18, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 96,585 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON UNTIL ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN. I'VE PULLED THE FUSES FOR THE ABS AS I'M AFRAID OF FIRE. *TR

May 11, 2009 Suspension 92,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKEN IN OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A CRASH, HAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000 MILES, AND IN OVERALL GOOD CONDITION. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN HARD OR ON ROUGH TERRAIN. THERE IS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THIS MALFUNCTION. AFTER CONDUCTING SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET...

May 11, 2009 Suspension 92,000 mi

REAR AXLE BROKEN IN OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A CRASH, HAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000 MILES, AND IN OVERALL GOOD CONDITION. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN HARD OR ON ROUGH TERRAIN. THERE IS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THIS MALFUNCTION. AFTER CONDUCTING SEARCHES ON THE INTERNET...

May 1, 2009 Suspension 71,000 mi

MY WIFE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, 2001 WINDSTAR, 71,000 MILES, RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ROD BROKE LOOSE FROM ENGINE CRADLE AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP. SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT AT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ROD MOUNTING, VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN IN WINTER,DO NOT UNDERST...

May 1, 2009 Structure 71,000 mi

MY WIFE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, 2001 WINDSTAR, 71,000 MILES, RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ROD BROKE LOOSE FROM ENGINE CRADLE AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP. SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT AT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ROD MOUNTING, VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN IN WINTER,DO NOT UNDERST...

May 1, 2009 Suspension 71,000 mi

MY WIFE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, 2001 WINDSTAR, 71,000 MILES, RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ROD BROKE LOOSE FROM ENGINE CRADLE AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP. SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT AT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ROD MOUNTING, VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN IN WINTER,DO NOT UNDERST...

May 1, 2009 Structure 71,000 mi

MY WIFE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, 2001 WINDSTAR, 71,000 MILES, RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ROD BROKE LOOSE FROM ENGINE CRADLE AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP. SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT AT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ROD MOUNTING, VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN IN WINTER,DO NOT UNDERST...

Apr 29, 2009 Suspension 109,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN HWY 18 S/B NEAR NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ AT APPROX. 45 MPH WHEN I HEARD AND FELT A LOUD "BOOM" FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE NOISE I COULD HEAR A RUBBING NOISE AND SEE SMOKE (FROM THE TIRE RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEELWELL). I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER, LOOKED UND...

Apr 29, 2009 Suspension 109,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN HWY 18 S/B NEAR NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ AT APPROX. 45 MPH WHEN I HEARD AND FELT A LOUD "BOOM" FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE NOISE I COULD HEAR A RUBBING NOISE AND SEE SMOKE (FROM THE TIRE RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEELWELL). I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER, LOOKED UND...

Apr 27, 2009 Electrical System

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON, THE BRAKE DEACTIVATION SWITCH IS BAD AND HAS CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND THE SWITCH, THE A/C HAS STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER. *TR

Apr 27, 2009 Electrical System

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON, THE BRAKE DEACTIVATION SWITCH IS BAD AND HAS CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK AND THE SWITCH, THE A/C HAS STOPPED WORKING AS WELL AS THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER. *TR

Apr 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DURING WARM SUMMER MONTHS AND ABS SYSTEM IS DISABLED. LIGHT GOES OFF STARTING IN THE FALL AND STAYS MAINLY OFF UNTIL LATE SPRING. *TR

Apr 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DURING WARM SUMMER MONTHS AND ABS SYSTEM IS DISABLED. LIGHT GOES OFF STARTING IN THE FALL AND STAYS MAINLY OFF UNTIL LATE SPRING. *TR

Apr 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DURING WARM SUMMER MONTHS AND ABS SYSTEM IS DISABLED. LIGHT GOES OFF STARTING IN THE FALL AND STAYS MAINLY OFF UNTIL LATE SPRING. *TR

Apr 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DURING WARM SUMMER MONTHS AND ABS SYSTEM IS DISABLED. LIGHT GOES OFF STARTING IN THE FALL AND STAYS MAINLY OFF UNTIL LATE SPRING. *TR

Apr 25, 2009 Suspension 115,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE GOING 55 MPH IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. I WAS IN FRONT OF A SEMI TRUCK. I HAD MY 3 YOUNG KIDS IN THE VAN. THE VAN STARTED FEELING FUNNY AND I WAS LOOKING FOR A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OFF, WHEN THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN 2 PIECES. THIS CAUSED MY VAN TO START TO SPIN. WE WERE ...

Apr 25, 2009 Suspension 115,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE GOING 55 MPH IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. I WAS IN FRONT OF A SEMI TRUCK. I HAD MY 3 YOUNG KIDS IN THE VAN. THE VAN STARTED FEELING FUNNY AND I WAS LOOKING FOR A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OFF, WHEN THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN 2 PIECES. THIS CAUSED MY VAN TO START TO SPIN. WE WERE ...

Apr 23, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 151,000 mi

THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AT SAME TIME AND STAY ON TILL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 23, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 151,000 mi

THE YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AT SAME TIME AND STAY ON TILL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 21, 2009 Electrical System 90,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. FUSE 10 WAS BLOWN. HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH ONCE AND THE FUSE SEVERAL TIMES. FUSE IS STILL BLOWING OUT. *TR

Apr 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH IS LEAKING ONTO THE POWER CONNECTORS AND DRIPPING ON SURROUNDING PARTS.. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FROM TIME TO TIME. BRAKE FLUID MUST BE ADDED ABOUT EVERY 2000 MILES. *TR

Apr 21, 2009 Electrical System 47,435 mi

ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I NOTICED ALL AT ONCE MY ABS, BRAKE, AND O/D LIGHTS ARE ON ALONG WITH MY ODOMETER HAS NO NUMBERS IN IT JUST ------ DASHES, AND MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, IT IS STUCK ON 0 MILES/HOUR... *TR

Apr 21, 2009 Electrical System 90,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. FUSE 10 WAS BLOWN. HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH ONCE AND THE FUSE SEVERAL TIMES. FUSE IS STILL BLOWING OUT. *TR

Apr 21, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH IS LEAKING ONTO THE POWER CONNECTORS AND DRIPPING ON SURROUNDING PARTS.. THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FROM TIME TO TIME. BRAKE FLUID MUST BE ADDED ABOUT EVERY 2000 MILES. *TR

Apr 21, 2009 Electrical System 47,435 mi

ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR I NOTICED ALL AT ONCE MY ABS, BRAKE, AND O/D LIGHTS ARE ON ALONG WITH MY ODOMETER HAS NO NUMBERS IN IT JUST ------ DASHES, AND MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, IT IS STUCK ON 0 MILES/HOUR... *TR

Apr 19, 2009 Electrical System Fire 158,000 mi

FIRE - SPEED CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH THE ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATORS HAVE BEEN ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH OFF AND ON, BUT NO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND WITH EITHER SYSTEM. YESTERDAY, WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN A MILE, I WAS STOPPED BY A NEIGHBOR WHO HAD NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH MY HO...

Apr 19, 2009 Suspension 112,000 mi

REAR AXLE SPLIT ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX. AT THAT POINT, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS RESTING AGAINST ITS WHEELWELL AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. I WAS ONLY DRIVING 20MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Apr 19, 2009 Electrical System Fire 158,000 mi

FIRE - SPEED CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH THE ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATORS HAVE BEEN ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH OFF AND ON, BUT NO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND WITH EITHER SYSTEM. YESTERDAY, WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN A MILE, I WAS STOPPED BY A NEIGHBOR WHO HAD NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH MY HO...

Apr 19, 2009 Suspension 112,000 mi

REAR AXLE SPLIT ON A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX. AT THAT POINT, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS RESTING AGAINST ITS WHEELWELL AND THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. I WAS ONLY DRIVING 20MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 122,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING ON TO MAIN WIRE HARNESS CAUSING FUSE TO SHORT OUT. DEFECTIVE PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR

Apr 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 122,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING ON TO MAIN WIRE HARNESS CAUSING FUSE TO SHORT OUT. DEFECTIVE PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR

Apr 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THE PRESSURE ACTUATED SENSOR ATTACHED DIRECTLY BELOW THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED ALL OVER EVERYTHING BELOW IT(AFTER REPLACING THE MASTER MYSELF AND EVERYTHING IN THAT AREA WAS CLEAN I FIGURED THE PROBLEM WAS TAKEN CARE OF,BUT LESS THAN A WEEK WENT BY AND MY WIFE LOST HER BRAK...

Apr 13, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THE PRESSURE ACTUATED SENSOR ATTACHED DIRECTLY BELOW THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED ALL OVER EVERYTHING BELOW IT(AFTER REPLACING THE MASTER MYSELF AND EVERYTHING IN THAT AREA WAS CLEAN I FIGURED THE PROBLEM WAS TAKEN CARE OF,BUT LESS THAN A WEEK WENT BY AND MY WIFE LOST HER BRAK...

Apr 9, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ONCE THE ENGINE IS WARMED UP, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AND STAY LIT UNTIL I TURN OFF THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES WHEN I RESTART THE ENGINE THEY ARE OFF BUT OTHER TIMES THEY ARE NOT. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T COME ON AT ALL. AS TIME GOES ON IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. *TR

Apr 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS: BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON, ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENT, CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE. ABS SYSTEM DISCONNECTED BY FORD DEALERSHIP TO PREVENT FIRE. VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND I HAVE NOT ISOLATED IT AS OF YET. SINCE SEEING AN ONLINE RECALL ...

Apr 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH ABS, BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO I STARTED TO GET THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATING. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID MY ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED FOR PRICING AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE $450 JUST FOR THE PART...

Apr 9, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ONCE THE ENGINE IS WARMED UP, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON AND STAY LIT UNTIL I TURN OFF THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES WHEN I RESTART THE ENGINE THEY ARE OFF BUT OTHER TIMES THEY ARE NOT. SOMETIMES THEY DON'T COME ON AT ALL. AS TIME GOES ON IT IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. *TR

Apr 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS: BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON, ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENT, CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE. ABS SYSTEM DISCONNECTED BY FORD DEALERSHIP TO PREVENT FIRE. VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND I HAVE NOT ISOLATED IT AS OF YET. SINCE SEEING AN ONLINE RECALL ...

Apr 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH ABS, BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO I STARTED TO GET THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATING. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID MY ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I ASKED FOR PRICING AND THEY SAID IT WOULD BE $450 JUST FOR THE PART...

Apr 8, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 129,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I STARTED ENCOUNTERING LOSE OF CRUISE CONTROL ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO. THEN ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER JUST QUIT WORKING. I PAID $400.00 TO HAVE THE SPEED SENSOR REPLACED BUT THAT STILL DIDN'T WORK. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Electrical System 129,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I STARTED ENCOUNTERING LOSE OF CRUISE CONTROL ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO. THEN ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER JUST QUIT WORKING. I PAID $400.00 TO HAVE THE SPEED SENSOR REPLACED BUT THAT STILL DIDN'T WORK. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 129,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I STARTED ENCOUNTERING LOSE OF CRUISE CONTROL ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO. THEN ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER JUST QUIT WORKING. I PAID $400.00 TO HAVE THE SPEED SENSOR REPLACED BUT THAT STILL DIDN'T WORK. *TR

Apr 8, 2009 Electrical System 129,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I STARTED ENCOUNTERING LOSE OF CRUISE CONTROL ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO. THEN ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER JUST QUIT WORKING. I PAID $400.00 TO HAVE THE SPEED SENSOR REPLACED BUT THAT STILL DIDN'T WORK. *TR

Apr 7, 2009 Structure 154,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON A 1-HOUR TRIP TOWARD HOME, I NOTICED THE BACK WHEELS FISH TAILING THAT OCCURRED IN EVERY ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD. I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT THE TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT. SINCE THE TIRES VISUALLY LOOKED FINE, I DROVE TO THE NEXT EXIT TO A GAS ST...

Apr 7, 2009 Power Train 154,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON A 1-HOUR TRIP TOWARD HOME, I NOTICED THE BACK WHEELS FISH TAILING THAT OCCURRED IN EVERY ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD. I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT THE TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT. SINCE THE TIRES VISUALLY LOOKED FINE, I DROVE TO THE NEXT EXIT TO A GAS ST...

Apr 7, 2009 Suspension 154,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON A 1-HOUR TRIP TOWARD HOME, I NOTICED THE BACK WHEELS FISH TAILING THAT OCCURRED IN EVERY ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD. I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT THE TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT. SINCE THE TIRES VISUALLY LOOKED FINE, I DROVE TO THE NEXT EXIT TO A GAS ST...

Apr 7, 2009 Structure 154,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON A 1-HOUR TRIP TOWARD HOME, I NOTICED THE BACK WHEELS FISH TAILING THAT OCCURRED IN EVERY ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD. I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT THE TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT. SINCE THE TIRES VISUALLY LOOKED FINE, I DROVE TO THE NEXT EXIT TO A GAS ST...

Apr 7, 2009 Power Train 154,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON A 1-HOUR TRIP TOWARD HOME, I NOTICED THE BACK WHEELS FISH TAILING THAT OCCURRED IN EVERY ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD. I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT THE TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT. SINCE THE TIRES VISUALLY LOOKED FINE, I DROVE TO THE NEXT EXIT TO A GAS ST...

Apr 7, 2009 Suspension 154,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ON A 1-HOUR TRIP TOWARD HOME, I NOTICED THE BACK WHEELS FISH TAILING THAT OCCURRED IN EVERY ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD. I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT THE TIRE WAS GOING FLAT AND PULLED OVER TO CHECK IT. SINCE THE TIRES VISUALLY LOOKED FINE, I DROVE TO THE NEXT EXIT TO A GAS ST...

Apr 6, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON AT ONCE.

Apr 6, 2009 Power Train 50,000 mi

ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COME ON AT ONCE.

Mar 30, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

ABS AMBER LIGHT, AND RED BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN COMING ON. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH AND CODE C1185 ABS MAIN RELAY FAILURE CODE. NON-FUNCTIONAL CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

Mar 30, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 77,000 mi

ABS AMBER LIGHT, AND RED BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN COMING ON. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH AND CODE C1185 ABS MAIN RELAY FAILURE CODE. NON-FUNCTIONAL CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

Mar 30, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,000 mi

BOTH ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ACTIVATED ON THE DISPLAY PANEL. NO ACCIDENT RESULTING YET. *TR

Mar 30, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

ABS AMBER LIGHT, AND RED BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN COMING ON. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH AND CODE C1185 ABS MAIN RELAY FAILURE CODE. NON-FUNCTIONAL CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

Mar 30, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 77,000 mi

ABS AMBER LIGHT, AND RED BRAKE LIGHT HAVE BEEN COMING ON. LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH AND CODE C1185 ABS MAIN RELAY FAILURE CODE. NON-FUNCTIONAL CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

Mar 30, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,000 mi

BOTH ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ACTIVATED ON THE DISPLAY PANEL. NO ACCIDENT RESULTING YET. *TR

Mar 29, 2009 Suspension 126,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN THE SPACE OF LESS THAN THREE WEEKS, BOTH OF MY FRONT COIL SPRINGS HAVE BROKEN AND GONE THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES. FORTUNATELY BOTH TIMES WE WERE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS, BUT IF THIS HAD OCCURRED AT 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, IT WOULD ALMOST CERTAINLY HAVE RESULTED IN A SER...

Mar 29, 2009 Suspension 126,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN THE SPACE OF LESS THAN THREE WEEKS, BOTH OF MY FRONT COIL SPRINGS HAVE BROKEN AND GONE THROUGH THE FRONT TIRES. FORTUNATELY BOTH TIMES WE WERE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS, BUT IF THIS HAD OCCURRED AT 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, IT WOULD ALMOST CERTAINLY HAVE RESULTED IN A SER...

Mar 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS ROTTED OUT. THE REPAIR COST WAS ESTIMATED AT MORE THAN $500. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THA...

Mar 27, 2009 Structure 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS ROTTED OUT. THE REPAIR COST WAS ESTIMATED AT MORE THAN $500. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THA...

Mar 27, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS ROTTED OUT. THE REPAIR COST WAS ESTIMATED AT MORE THAN $500. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THA...

Mar 27, 2009 Structure 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A VERY LOUD BANGING NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE WAS ROTTED OUT. THE REPAIR COST WAS ESTIMATED AT MORE THAN $500. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THA...

Mar 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 106,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER OVERTIME DEVELOPS A LEAK. THIS CAN CAUSE A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP IS ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK FALLS INTO THE ABS MODULE. MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT IS ON AND I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. I COULDN'T MAKE A FULL ...

Mar 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 106,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER OVERTIME DEVELOPS A LEAK. THIS CAN CAUSE A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP IS ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK FALLS INTO THE ABS MODULE. MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT IS ON AND I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. I COULDN'T MAKE A FULL ...

Mar 20, 2009 Structure 108,000 mi

I STARTED HEARING A KNOCKING -- POPPING NOISE WHENEVER I TURNED THE WHEEL. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT COULD BE THE BUCKLES IN THE STEERING RACK. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VAN TO BE FIXED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT MY PROBLEMS ARE WORSE THAN THAT. THE REAR AXLE CARRIER IS CRACKED AND NEEDS T...

Mar 20, 2009 Steering 108,000 mi

I STARTED HEARING A KNOCKING -- POPPING NOISE WHENEVER I TURNED THE WHEEL. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT COULD BE THE BUCKLES IN THE STEERING RACK. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VAN TO BE FIXED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT MY PROBLEMS ARE WORSE THAN THAT. THE REAR AXLE CARRIER IS CRACKED AND NEEDS T...

Mar 20, 2009 Structure 108,000 mi

I STARTED HEARING A KNOCKING -- POPPING NOISE WHENEVER I TURNED THE WHEEL. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT COULD BE THE BUCKLES IN THE STEERING RACK. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VAN TO BE FIXED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT MY PROBLEMS ARE WORSE THAN THAT. THE REAR AXLE CARRIER IS CRACKED AND NEEDS T...

Mar 20, 2009 Steering 108,000 mi

I STARTED HEARING A KNOCKING -- POPPING NOISE WHENEVER I TURNED THE WHEEL. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT COULD BE THE BUCKLES IN THE STEERING RACK. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VAN TO BE FIXED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT MY PROBLEMS ARE WORSE THAN THAT. THE REAR AXLE CARRIER IS CRACKED AND NEEDS T...

Mar 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

C1185 CODE. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES RIGHT AWAY. SOMETIMES AFTER A LONG TIME DRIVING. *TR

Mar 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

C1185 CODE. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES RIGHT AWAY. SOMETIMES AFTER A LONG TIME DRIVING. *TR

Mar 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

TRAC ACTIVE COMES ON, GEAR MESH SOUND FOR A FEW SECONDS, STOPS, ABS LIGHT AND TRAC OFF LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. *TR

Mar 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

TRAC ACTIVE COMES ON, GEAR MESH SOUND FOR A FEW SECONDS, STOPS, ABS LIGHT AND TRAC OFF LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. *TR

Mar 6, 2009 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

LEAKING OF THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CAUSING MY CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Mar 6, 2009 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

LEAKING OF THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR CAUSING MY CRUISE CONTROL TO MALFUNCTION AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *TR

Feb 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,946 mi

PERIODIC ILLUMINATION OF THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS FOR THE ABS AND THE BRAKES, ESPECIALLY DURING SUMMER MONTHS, BUT DOWN HERE IN THE SOUTH, ALSO DURING WARMER WINTER DAYS. ACCORDING TO THE FORD MANUAL, THIS INDICATES A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. IN LOOKING FURTHER, I FOUND THAT THE...

Feb 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 81,946 mi

PERIODIC ILLUMINATION OF THE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS FOR THE ABS AND THE BRAKES, ESPECIALLY DURING SUMMER MONTHS, BUT DOWN HERE IN THE SOUTH, ALSO DURING WARMER WINTER DAYS. ACCORDING TO THE FORD MANUAL, THIS INDICATES A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. IN LOOKING FURTHER, I FOUND THAT THE...

Feb 23, 2009 Suspension 114,500 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WIND STAR SEL THAT HAD A CRACKED REAR AXLE TODAY. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY CHURCH PARKING LOT AND HEARD A LITTLE STRANGE NOISE FROM THE BACK. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR STARTED SWAYING IN THE BACK AND WHEN I PULLED OVER I NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD A CRACK IN THE MIDDLE AND THE T...

Feb 23, 2009 Suspension 114,500 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WIND STAR SEL THAT HAD A CRACKED REAR AXLE TODAY. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY CHURCH PARKING LOT AND HEARD A LITTLE STRANGE NOISE FROM THE BACK. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR STARTED SWAYING IN THE BACK AND WHEN I PULLED OVER I NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD A CRACK IN THE MIDDLE AND THE T...

Feb 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,847 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ABS FAILED AND THE BRAKE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, BUT A TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED ...

Feb 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,847 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ABS FAILED AND THE BRAKE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, BUT A TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED ...

Feb 9, 2009 Structure 102,000 mi

THE CRADLE ON MY 2001 FORD WINSTAR BROKE OFF ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO RUST. OTHER SIDE IS FINE. BUT IN THE PASSENGER IS TOTALLY BROKEN OFF, MAKING POPPING AND CRACKING NOISES. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Feb 9, 2009 Structure 102,000 mi

THE CRADLE ON MY 2001 FORD WINSTAR BROKE OFF ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO RUST. OTHER SIDE IS FINE. BUT IN THE PASSENGER IS TOTALLY BROKEN OFF, MAKING POPPING AND CRACKING NOISES. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

Feb 4, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, AND ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL. UPON APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, I HIT THE OFF BUTTON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DIS-ENGAGE. *TR

Feb 4, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, AND ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL. UPON APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, I HIT THE OFF BUTTON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DIS-ENGAGE. *TR

Feb 2, 2009 Air Bags 193,210 mi

ON JANUARY 18, 2009, I WAS DRIVING ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY WEST, NEAR EXIT 40, IN THE LEFT LANE, WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I CALLED THE HIGHWAY PATROL, THE OFFICER THAT RESPONDED ADVISED ME THAT NO REPORT WAS REQUIRED SINCE NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED, AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE TH...

Feb 2, 2009 Air Bags 193,210 mi

ON JANUARY 18, 2009, I WAS DRIVING ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY WEST, NEAR EXIT 40, IN THE LEFT LANE, WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I CALLED THE HIGHWAY PATROL, THE OFFICER THAT RESPONDED ADVISED ME THAT NO REPORT WAS REQUIRED SINCE NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED, AND THAT I SHOULD TAKE TH...

Jan 31, 2009 Electrical System Fire 101,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKED BRAKE FLUID DOWN WIRES TO THE ABS MODULE, SHORTING THE MODULE AND CAUSING A BRIEF BUT NON-SUSTAINED FIRE WITH RESULTING SMOKE AND MELTING OF ABS MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS COMPONENTS. THIS DISABLED THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, ABS SYSTEM, CRUISE C...

Jan 31, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 101,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKED BRAKE FLUID DOWN WIRES TO THE ABS MODULE, SHORTING THE MODULE AND CAUSING A BRIEF BUT NON-SUSTAINED FIRE WITH RESULTING SMOKE AND MELTING OF ABS MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS COMPONENTS. THIS DISABLED THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, ABS SYSTEM, CRUISE C...

Jan 31, 2009 Electrical System Fire 101,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKED BRAKE FLUID DOWN WIRES TO THE ABS MODULE, SHORTING THE MODULE AND CAUSING A BRIEF BUT NON-SUSTAINED FIRE WITH RESULTING SMOKE AND MELTING OF ABS MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS COMPONENTS. THIS DISABLED THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, ABS SYSTEM, CRUISE C...

Jan 31, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 101,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKED BRAKE FLUID DOWN WIRES TO THE ABS MODULE, SHORTING THE MODULE AND CAUSING A BRIEF BUT NON-SUSTAINED FIRE WITH RESULTING SMOKE AND MELTING OF ABS MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS COMPONENTS. THIS DISABLED THE SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER, ABS SYSTEM, CRUISE C...

Jan 29, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 102,000 mi

I OWN TWO FORD WINDSTAR LX'S, ONE A 2001 AND THE OTHER 2003. BOTH HAVE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS THAT COME ON TOGETHER. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN IN COLDER WEATHER. IN WARMER WEATHER, IT HAPPENS AS SOON AS THE VAN IS WARMED UP. *TR

Jan 29, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 102,000 mi

I OWN TWO FORD WINDSTAR LX'S, ONE A 2001 AND THE OTHER 2003. BOTH HAVE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS THAT COME ON TOGETHER. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN IN COLDER WEATHER. IN WARMER WEATHER, IT HAPPENS AS SOON AS THE VAN IS WARMED UP. *TR

Jan 25, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 142 mi

SPEED CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH UP UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LINKING AND CAUSED FUSE #10 TO SHORT OUT, I HAD TO DISCONNECT SPEED CONTROL AMP IN ORDER TO DRIVE MY CAR. *TR

Jan 25, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 142 mi

SPEED CONTROL PRESSURE SWITCH UP UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER IS LINKING AND CAUSED FUSE #10 TO SHORT OUT, I HAD TO DISCONNECT SPEED CONTROL AMP IN ORDER TO DRIVE MY CAR. *TR

Jan 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 110,000 mi

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON AND SYSTEM NOT WORKING. *TR

Jan 24, 2009 Electrical System 110,000 mi

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON AND SYSTEM NOT WORKING. *TR

Jan 24, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 110,000 mi

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON AND SYSTEM NOT WORKING. *TR

Jan 24, 2009 Electrical System 110,000 mi

ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON AND SYSTEM NOT WORKING. *TR

Jan 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

INTERMITTENT BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS. BOTH LIGHTS COME ON WITH GREAT FREQUENCY. REPLACED LEAKING BRAKE SWITCH ON MASTER CYLINDER BUT STILL HAVE PROBLEM. FORD DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW ABS CONTROLLER $1,0000. *TR

Jan 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

INTERMITTENT BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS. BOTH LIGHTS COME ON WITH GREAT FREQUENCY. REPLACED LEAKING BRAKE SWITCH ON MASTER CYLINDER BUT STILL HAVE PROBLEM. FORD DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW ABS CONTROLLER $1,0000. *TR

Jan 15, 2009 Exterior Lighting 92,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IS FAULTY. THIS MAY CREATE A FIRE I WAS INFORMED. *TR

Jan 15, 2009 Exterior Lighting 92,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IS FAULTY. THIS MAY CREATE A FIRE I WAS INFORMED. *TR

Jan 13, 2009 Electrical System

IN OUR FORD WINDSTAR OUR ABS SYSTEM HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT AND THE FORD PLACE TOLD US THAT WAS GOING TO CAUSE US ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THEN OUR ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, EVERYDAY. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND THEN OFF. THE CHECK FUEL CAP CAME ON AND THEN WENT OFF. THE RPM'S ALMOST ...

Jan 13, 2009 Electrical System

IN OUR FORD WINDSTAR OUR ABS SYSTEM HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT AND THE FORD PLACE TOLD US THAT WAS GOING TO CAUSE US ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THEN OUR ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON, EVERYDAY. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND THEN OFF. THE CHECK FUEL CAP CAME ON AND THEN WENT OFF. THE RPM'S ALMOST ...

Jan 8, 2009 Suspension 126,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND WHILE DRIVING THE REAR AXLE BEAM SNAPPED IN HALF THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN THIS IS NOT A ISOLATED EVENT FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS. *TR

Jan 8, 2009 Structure 126,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND WHILE DRIVING THE REAR AXLE BEAM SNAPPED IN HALF THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN THIS IS NOT A ISOLATED EVENT FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS. *TR

Jan 8, 2009 Suspension 126,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND WHILE DRIVING THE REAR AXLE BEAM SNAPPED IN HALF THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN THIS IS NOT A ISOLATED EVENT FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS. *TR

Jan 8, 2009 Structure 126,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND WHILE DRIVING THE REAR AXLE BEAM SNAPPED IN HALF THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN THIS IS NOT A ISOLATED EVENT FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS. *TR

Jan 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

MY BRAKES STARTED GETTING SOFT AND WE REALIZED THERE WAS A LEAK WE REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED WE REALIZED THAT THE LEAK IS COMING FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *TR

Jan 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

MY BRAKES STARTED GETTING SOFT AND WE REALIZED THERE WAS A LEAK WE REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED WE REALIZED THAT THE LEAK IS COMING FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *TR

Jan 4, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

1. EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE: LEAKY BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH AT THE BASE OF THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE SWITCH, WIRE HARNESS, AND ABS ECM. THIS EVENTUALLY CAUSED FAILURE IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH AND ABS ECM WIRING. 2. THE SYMPTOM OF THE FAILURE IS INTERMITTENT YELLO...

Jan 4, 2009 Electrical System 80,000 mi

1. EVENT LEADING UP TO FAILURE: LEAKY BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH AT THE BASE OF THE MASTER CYLINDER CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE SWITCH, WIRE HARNESS, AND ABS ECM. THIS EVENTUALLY CAUSED FAILURE IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH AND ABS ECM WIRING. 2. THE SYMPTOM OF THE FAILURE IS INTERMITTENT YELLO...

Dec 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 122,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE PLUG THAT PLUGS INTO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THROUGH RESEARCH TO APPEARS THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSTAR. *TR

Dec 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 122,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE PLUG THAT PLUGS INTO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THROUGH RESEARCH TO APPEARS THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THE WINDSTAR. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Electrical System 100,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE,ABS BRAKE,CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEM-CAUSING MY BRAKES TO ALMOST FAIL WITH MY TWO 2 YEAR OLD TWINS IN MY VAN. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Electrical System 100,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE,ABS BRAKE,CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEM-CAUSING MY BRAKES TO ALMOST FAIL WITH MY TWO 2 YEAR OLD TWINS IN MY VAN. *TR

Dec 16, 2008 Wheels 134,200 mi

NORMAL DRIVING OF 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. REAR AXLE BROKE AND CAR WAS NON DRIVE ABLE. REAR AXLE DESIGN IS OBVIOUSLY BAD AND CAN CREATE A LIFE THREATENING CONDITION AS THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLIES WOULD FALL OFF. AT HIGHWAY CONDITIONS THIS WOULD BE CATASTROPHIC AND WOULD BE LIFE THREATENING. VERY POOR D...

Dec 16, 2008 Wheels 134,200 mi

NORMAL DRIVING OF 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. REAR AXLE BROKE AND CAR WAS NON DRIVE ABLE. REAR AXLE DESIGN IS OBVIOUSLY BAD AND CAN CREATE A LIFE THREATENING CONDITION AS THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLIES WOULD FALL OFF. AT HIGHWAY CONDITIONS THIS WOULD BE CATASTROPHIC AND WOULD BE LIFE THREATENING. VERY POOR D...

Dec 15, 2008 Structure 131,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE REAR AXLE ON MY FORD WINDSTAR SNAPPED IN HALF. CLEAN BREAK WITH BOTH REAR TIRES HOLDING UP THE REAR OF THE CAR. *TR

Dec 15, 2008 Suspension 131,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE REAR AXLE ON MY FORD WINDSTAR SNAPPED IN HALF. CLEAN BREAK WITH BOTH REAR TIRES HOLDING UP THE REAR OF THE CAR. *TR

Dec 15, 2008 Structure 131,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE REAR AXLE ON MY FORD WINDSTAR SNAPPED IN HALF. CLEAN BREAK WITH BOTH REAR TIRES HOLDING UP THE REAR OF THE CAR. *TR

Dec 15, 2008 Suspension 131,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE REAR AXLE ON MY FORD WINDSTAR SNAPPED IN HALF. CLEAN BREAK WITH BOTH REAR TIRES HOLDING UP THE REAR OF THE CAR. *TR

Dec 10, 2008 Suspension 85,100 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF THE WAY FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. REAR TIRES ARE RUNNING ON THE INSIDE EDGE WITH THE TOP INSIDE EDGE OF THE TIRE BEING TORN UP BY THE BODY OF THE CAR. *TR HANDLING WAS DIFFICULT FOR ABOUT A WEEK INCLUDING DRIVING ON HARD PACKED AND SL...

Dec 10, 2008 Suspension 85,100 mi

REAR AXLE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF THE WAY FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. REAR TIRES ARE RUNNING ON THE INSIDE EDGE WITH THE TOP INSIDE EDGE OF THE TIRE BEING TORN UP BY THE BODY OF THE CAR. *TR HANDLING WAS DIFFICULT FOR ABOUT A WEEK INCLUDING DRIVING ON HARD PACKED AND SL...

Dec 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

ERROR CODE 1085 FOR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE SYSTEM. BRAKE LIGHT ON HAD TO DISCONNECT ABS SYSTEM TO AVOID A FIRE. CREATES A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID WHICH IS FLAMMABLE. *TR

Dec 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

ERROR CODE 1085 FOR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE SYSTEM. BRAKE LIGHT ON HAD TO DISCONNECT ABS SYSTEM TO AVOID A FIRE. CREATES A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID WHICH IS FLAMMABLE. *TR

Dec 4, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I NOTICED STRANGE SOUND WHEN CORNERING AND BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER. THE REAR AXLE IS SEVERELY CRACKED. BEING A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR, THE REAR AXLE IS MORE OF A STABILIZER, AN INVERTED, U SHAPED LENGTH OF STEEL. CRACK IS HALF WAY UP ONE SIDE OF U AND OVER THE TOP. $500 PART...

Dec 4, 2008 Structure 120,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. I NOTICED STRANGE SOUND WHEN CORNERING AND BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER. THE REAR AXLE IS SEVERELY CRACKED. BEING A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR, THE REAR AXLE IS MORE OF A STABILIZER, AN INVERTED, U SHAPED LENGTH OF STEEL. CRACK IS HALF WAY UP ONE SIDE OF U AND OVER THE TOP. $500 PART...

Dec 1, 2008 Suspension 91,000 mi

REAR AXLE FAILURE . AXLE ROTTED THROUGH AND DISABLED VEHICLE. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Suspension 91,000 mi

REAR AXLE FAILURE . AXLE ROTTED THROUGH AND DISABLED VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 27, 2008 Structure 98,000 mi

THE LOWER CONTROL A-ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING THE VAN TO DROPTO THE GROUND. THIS LUCKLY HAPPENED WHEN I JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A WENDY'S. *TR

Nov 27, 2008 Suspension 98,000 mi

THE LOWER CONTROL A-ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING THE VAN TO DROPTO THE GROUND. THIS LUCKLY HAPPENED WHEN I JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A WENDY'S. *TR

Nov 27, 2008 Structure 98,000 mi

THE LOWER CONTROL A-ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING THE VAN TO DROPTO THE GROUND. THIS LUCKLY HAPPENED WHEN I JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A WENDY'S. *TR

Nov 27, 2008 Suspension 98,000 mi

THE LOWER CONTROL A-ARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE FRAME CAUSING THE VAN TO DROPTO THE GROUND. THIS LUCKLY HAPPENED WHEN I JUST PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A WENDY'S. *TR

Nov 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 65,000 mi

MID 2008 OUR FAMILY MINIVAN ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) LIGHT STARTED COMING ON WHICH MEANT THIS FEATURE WAS DISABLED. THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES THIS NOT TO BE A PROBLEM UNLESS THE BRAKE! LIGHT ALSO COMES ON AND STAYS ON. FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS NOW THE BRAKE! LIGHT HAS COME ON AND IT IS USUALLY JUST ...

Nov 21, 2008 Structure 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT THE SUBFRAME AND ENGINE CRADLE WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC FURTHER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS VERY UNCOMMON. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT TH...

Nov 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 65,000 mi

MID 2008 OUR FAMILY MINIVAN ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) LIGHT STARTED COMING ON WHICH MEANT THIS FEATURE WAS DISABLED. THE OWNERS MANUAL STATES THIS NOT TO BE A PROBLEM UNLESS THE BRAKE! LIGHT ALSO COMES ON AND STAYS ON. FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS NOW THE BRAKE! LIGHT HAS COME ON AND IT IS USUALLY JUST ...

Nov 21, 2008 Structure 108,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT THE SUBFRAME AND ENGINE CRADLE WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC FURTHER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS VERY UNCOMMON. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT TH...

Nov 17, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) OVER TIME DEVELOPS A LEAK. THIS CAUSES A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSES BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)...

Nov 17, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF. THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AFTER ...

Nov 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF. THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AFTER ...

Nov 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF. THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AFTER ...

Nov 17, 2008 Visibility 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF. THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AFTER ...

Nov 17, 2008 Suspension 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF. THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AFTER ...

Nov 17, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) OVER TIME DEVELOPS A LEAK. THIS CAUSES A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSES BRAKE FLUID TO WICK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)...

Nov 17, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF. THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AFTER ...

Nov 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF. THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AFTER ...

Nov 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF. THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AFTER ...

Nov 17, 2008 Visibility 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF. THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AFTER ...

Nov 17, 2008 Suspension 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, IT SHUT OFF. THE RINGS IN THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. SHE ALSO HEARD A RUMBLING SOUND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING NORMALLY; HOWEVER, AFTER ...

Nov 14, 2008 Suspension 71,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE. I'VE READ ON THE INTERNET ABOUT SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING AND THE AXLE CRACKS IN TWO PIECES CAUSING AT LEAST THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE. IF THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVEN AT MODERATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE COULD BE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES....

Nov 14, 2008 Suspension 71,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE. I'VE READ ON THE INTERNET ABOUT SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING AND THE AXLE CRACKS IN TWO PIECES CAUSING AT LEAST THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE. IF THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVEN AT MODERATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE COULD BE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES....

Nov 14, 2008 Suspension 95,641 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAD A SQUEAKING NOISE IN REAR OF VEHICLE .NOTICED OVER BUMPS OR JUST ROCKING FRONT TO BACK. RESEARCHED ON INTERNET AND CAME ACROSS THE SAME COMPLAINT ABOUT REAR AXLE CRACKING AND BRAKING. INSPECTED AND FOUND THE AXLE CRACKED ON THE REAR AND HALF WAY AROUND. HAD NOT CRACKED AL...

Nov 14, 2008 Suspension 71,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE. I'VE READ ON THE INTERNET ABOUT SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING AND THE AXLE CRACKS IN TWO PIECES CAUSING AT LEAST THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE. IF THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVEN AT MODERATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE COULD BE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES....

Nov 14, 2008 Suspension 71,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS A CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE. I'VE READ ON THE INTERNET ABOUT SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING AND THE AXLE CRACKS IN TWO PIECES CAUSING AT LEAST THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE. IF THIS WOULD HAPPEN EVEN AT MODERATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS THERE COULD BE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES....

Nov 14, 2008 Suspension 95,641 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAD A SQUEAKING NOISE IN REAR OF VEHICLE .NOTICED OVER BUMPS OR JUST ROCKING FRONT TO BACK. RESEARCHED ON INTERNET AND CAME ACROSS THE SAME COMPLAINT ABOUT REAR AXLE CRACKING AND BRAKING. INSPECTED AND FOUND THE AXLE CRACKED ON THE REAR AND HALF WAY AROUND. HAD NOT CRACKED AL...

Nov 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FORD 2001 WINDSTAR BRAKE (PRESSURE DEACTIVATION) SWITCH LEAKING AND CAUSING LOSS OF PRIMARY BRAKING ON WWW.CARSTATS.COM/SAFETYSTATION.ASP. SEE ODI CASE NUMBERS 10247281, 10246739, 10245833, 10245178, 10245147, 10243519. AS TIME PROGRESSES THERE SEE...

Nov 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FORD 2001 WINDSTAR BRAKE (PRESSURE DEACTIVATION) SWITCH LEAKING AND CAUSING LOSS OF PRIMARY BRAKING ON WWW.CARSTATS.COM/SAFETYSTATION.ASP. SEE ODI CASE NUMBERS 10247281, 10246739, 10245833, 10245178, 10245147, 10243519. AS TIME PROGRESSES THERE SEE...

Nov 7, 2008 Structure 95,880 mi

REAR SUBFRAME AXLE ASSEMBLY PART #2F2Z 4B435 AA BROKE IN HALF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE & LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR

Nov 7, 2008 Suspension 95,880 mi

REAR SUBFRAME AXLE ASSEMBLY PART #2F2Z 4B435 AA BROKE IN HALF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE & LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR

Nov 7, 2008 Structure 95,880 mi

REAR SUBFRAME AXLE ASSEMBLY PART #2F2Z 4B435 AA BROKE IN HALF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE & LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR

Nov 7, 2008 Suspension 95,880 mi

REAR SUBFRAME AXLE ASSEMBLY PART #2F2Z 4B435 AA BROKE IN HALF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE & LOSS OF BRAKES. *TR

Nov 5, 2008 Wheels 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WAS LEANING INWARD AND THE BOTTOM WAS LEANING OUTWARD. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE LINKAGE BETWEEN THE TWO WHEELS WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT...

Nov 5, 2008 Wheels 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WAS LEANING INWARD AND THE BOTTOM WAS LEANING OUTWARD. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE LINKAGE BETWEEN THE TWO WHEELS WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT...

Nov 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 120,000 mi

ON MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON MOSTLY WHEN IT IS WARM. I HAVE DIAGNOSTIC DONE AT HAROLD ZIEGLER FORD AND THEY DETERMINED THE PROBLEM IN THE ABS ECM. *TR

Nov 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 120,000 mi

ON MY FORD WINDSTAR 2001 THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON MOSTLY WHEN IT IS WARM. I HAVE DIAGNOSTIC DONE AT HAROLD ZIEGLER FORD AND THEY DETERMINED THE PROBLEM IN THE ABS ECM. *TR

Oct 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND SERVICE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRACTION AND ABS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT WATER ENTERED THE COMPUTER MODULE AND TH...

Oct 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AND SERVICE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TRACTION AND ABS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT WATER ENTERED THE COMPUTER MODULE AND TH...

Oct 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, WHICH CAUSES A SHORT AND BLOWS THE FUSE CONTROLLING ABS, CRUISE CONTROL, SPEEDOMETER, ETC. THIS IS IN OUR 2001 WINDSTAR MINI VAN. *TR

Oct 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, WHICH CAUSES A SHORT AND BLOWS THE FUSE CONTROLLING ABS, CRUISE CONTROL, SPEEDOMETER, ETC. THIS IS IN OUR 2001 WINDSTAR MINI VAN. *TR

Oct 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 88,108 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON, O'D OFF FLASHES NO ODOMETER READING, WE HAD SMOKE POURING OUT OF HOOD FIRE DEPT. SAID WIRING BURNT UP. THIS WEEK WHEN ALL OF THESE CAME ON. IT HAS BEEN IN SHOP AGAIN THIS WEEK ALL WEEK, THIS VAN HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A MONEY PIT! HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION, FUEL INJECTOR...

Oct 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 88,108 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON, O'D OFF FLASHES NO ODOMETER READING, WE HAD SMOKE POURING OUT OF HOOD FIRE DEPT. SAID WIRING BURNT UP. THIS WEEK WHEN ALL OF THESE CAME ON. IT HAS BEEN IN SHOP AGAIN THIS WEEK ALL WEEK, THIS VAN HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT A MONEY PIT! HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION, FUEL INJECTOR...

Oct 23, 2008 Suspension 59,138 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHENEVER DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, ...

Oct 23, 2008 Suspension 59,138 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHENEVER DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE CRACKED IN HALF. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, ...

Oct 21, 2008 Structure 92,000 mi

HAD JUST GOTTEN ONTO HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 45 MPH ,CHANGED LANES TO ACCELERATE AND FELT LIKE A TIRE BLEW OUT ,HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING, LUCKILY EXITED OFF QUICKLY PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT REAR AXEL HAD BROKE AND BOTH TIRES WERE ON THEIR WAY TO CAVING IN. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY-THANK GOD. CALLED FORD ...

Oct 21, 2008 Suspension 92,000 mi

HAD JUST GOTTEN ONTO HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 45 MPH ,CHANGED LANES TO ACCELERATE AND FELT LIKE A TIRE BLEW OUT ,HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING, LUCKILY EXITED OFF QUICKLY PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT REAR AXEL HAD BROKE AND BOTH TIRES WERE ON THEIR WAY TO CAVING IN. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY-THANK GOD. CALLED FORD ...

Oct 21, 2008 Structure 92,000 mi

HAD JUST GOTTEN ONTO HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 45 MPH ,CHANGED LANES TO ACCELERATE AND FELT LIKE A TIRE BLEW OUT ,HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING, LUCKILY EXITED OFF QUICKLY PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT REAR AXEL HAD BROKE AND BOTH TIRES WERE ON THEIR WAY TO CAVING IN. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY-THANK GOD. CALLED FORD ...

Oct 21, 2008 Suspension 92,000 mi

HAD JUST GOTTEN ONTO HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 45 MPH ,CHANGED LANES TO ACCELERATE AND FELT LIKE A TIRE BLEW OUT ,HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING, LUCKILY EXITED OFF QUICKLY PULLED OVER TO FIND THAT REAR AXEL HAD BROKE AND BOTH TIRES WERE ON THEIR WAY TO CAVING IN. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY-THANK GOD. CALLED FORD ...

Oct 20, 2008 Suspension 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE W...

Oct 20, 2008 Steering 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE W...

Oct 20, 2008 Suspension 148,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND SUDDENLY THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFOREHAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE ...

Oct 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S PARENTS OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT'S PARENTS WERE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THEY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. AFTER FIVE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE EXPLODED FOUR TIMES AND WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE ...

Oct 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S PARENTS OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT'S PARENTS WERE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THEY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. AFTER FIVE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE EXPLODED FOUR TIMES AND WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE ...

Oct 20, 2008 Suspension 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE W...

Oct 20, 2008 Steering 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE W...

Oct 20, 2008 Suspension 148,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND SUDDENLY THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. HE DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFOREHAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE ...

Oct 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S PARENTS OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT'S PARENTS WERE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THEY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. AFTER FIVE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE EXPLODED FOUR TIMES AND WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE ...

Oct 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT'S PARENTS OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE CONTACT'S PARENTS WERE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THEY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. AFTER FIVE MINUTES, THE VEHICLE EXPLODED FOUR TIMES AND WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE ...

Oct 19, 2008 Electrical System 110,231 mi

MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS ..THE LATEST WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ABS UNIT. HAD THE MASS AIR SENSOR BURN UP ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO. *TR

Oct 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 110,231 mi

MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS ..THE LATEST WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ABS UNIT. HAD THE MASS AIR SENSOR BURN UP ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO. *TR

Oct 19, 2008 Electrical System 110,231 mi

MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS ..THE LATEST WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ABS UNIT. HAD THE MASS AIR SENSOR BURN UP ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO. *TR

Oct 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 110,231 mi

MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS ..THE LATEST WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ABS UNIT. HAD THE MASS AIR SENSOR BURN UP ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO. *TR

Oct 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED BECAUSE MY ABS INDICATOR AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OUT. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY BRAKES WERE OKAY BUT THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. ABOUT ONCE A MONTH I HAVE TO ADD BRAKE FLUID, THEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT. I PURCHASE A BRAKE REPAIR KIT BUT HAS NOT HA...

Oct 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED BECAUSE MY ABS INDICATOR AND BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OUT. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY BRAKES WERE OKAY BUT THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. ABOUT ONCE A MONTH I HAVE TO ADD BRAKE FLUID, THEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT. I PURCHASE A BRAKE REPAIR KIT BUT HAS NOT HA...

Oct 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES SINCE APRIL 2008 MOST RECENT WAS OCT 15,2008. LIGHT WAS COMING AS SOON AS BRAKES WERE APPLIED AFTER STARTING ENGINE. SENSORS HAVE BEEN CLEANED. NEW BRAKES PUT ON AND SOME PARTS REPLACED. *TR

Oct 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. HAD IT IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES SINCE APRIL 2008 MOST RECENT WAS OCT 15,2008. LIGHT WAS COMING AS SOON AS BRAKES WERE APPLIED AFTER STARTING ENGINE. SENSORS HAVE BEEN CLEANED. NEW BRAKES PUT ON AND SOME PARTS REPLACED. *TR

Oct 13, 2008 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL. THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OCCUR WHEN THE #10 FUSE BLOWS, WHICH IS EVERYTIME WE REPLACE IT. THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM, INTERIOR ILLUMINATION ON DASH BOARD(SPEEDOMETER, A/C, RADIO LIGHTS), AND THE DAY RUNNERS/AUTO HEADLIGHTS. SOMETIMES THE CAR DOES NOT TURN OFF....EVEN WIT...

Oct 13, 2008 Electrical System 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL. THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS OCCUR WHEN THE #10 FUSE BLOWS, WHICH IS EVERYTIME WE REPLACE IT. THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM, INTERIOR ILLUMINATION ON DASH BOARD(SPEEDOMETER, A/C, RADIO LIGHTS), AND THE DAY RUNNERS/AUTO HEADLIGHTS. SOMETIMES THE CAR DOES NOT TURN OFF....EVEN WIT...

Oct 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 181,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) OVER TIME DEVELOPS A LEAK. THIS CAUSES A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSES BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)...

Oct 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN AND APPROACHING A STOP, THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP (HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE). WE FILLED THE MASTER CYLINDER BACK UP WITH FLUID, AND IT WORKED FOR 1 DAY, UNTIL THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. THEN THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED, BUT BECAUSE WE WERE...

Oct 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 181,000 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (2B264) LOCATED UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER (BEHIND THE AIR FILTER) OVER TIME DEVELOPS A LEAK. THIS CAUSES A SHORT AND A FUSE TRIP, FUSE #10 IF THE ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEAK ALSO CAUSES BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK DOWN TWO WIRES TO THE ABS BRAKE MODULE (2C219)...

Oct 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VAN AND APPROACHING A STOP, THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP (HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE). WE FILLED THE MASTER CYLINDER BACK UP WITH FLUID, AND IT WORKED FOR 1 DAY, UNTIL THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. THEN THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED, BUT BECAUSE WE WERE...

Oct 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,413 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. AFTER A LONG DRIVING TRIP IN WHICH THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION. I SEARCHED THE WEB AND...

Oct 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 87,413 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. AFTER A LONG DRIVING TRIP IN WHICH THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION. I SEARCHED THE WEB AND...

Oct 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,413 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. AFTER A LONG DRIVING TRIP IN WHICH THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION. I SEARCHED THE WEB AND...

Oct 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 87,413 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. AFTER A LONG DRIVING TRIP IN WHICH THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION. I SEARCHED THE WEB AND...

Oct 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS COME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. *TR

Oct 7, 2008 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE CRACKING NOISES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. WHILE UNDERGOING A SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOUND A HUGE CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND INSTRUCTED ...

Oct 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS COME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. *TR

Oct 7, 2008 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE CRACKING NOISES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. WHILE UNDERGOING A SCHEDULED OIL CHANGE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOUND A HUGE CRACK IN THE REAR AXLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND INSTRUCTED ...

Oct 6, 2008 Seat Belts 141,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEATBELT WOULD NOT LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE SEAT BELT AND STATED THAT THE LATCH COMPONENTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V227001 ...

Oct 6, 2008 Seat Belts 141,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEATBELT WOULD NOT LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE SEAT BELT AND STATED THAT THE LATCH COMPONENTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V227001 ...

Oct 5, 2008 Electrical System 104,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COME ON EVERY KNOW AND THEN FOR MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, KNOW, SPEEDOMETER-ODOMETER AC HAS STOP WORKING AND ABS LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, WHEN I CHECK FUSE BOX, FUSE 10 WAS BLOWN PROCEED TO REPLACE AND KEPT BURNING THEM. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUSE NOW FOR THE 3RD TIME IN AS MANY DAYS AND...

Oct 5, 2008 Electrical System 104,000 mi

ABS LIGHT COME ON EVERY KNOW AND THEN FOR MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, KNOW, SPEEDOMETER-ODOMETER AC HAS STOP WORKING AND ABS LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, WHEN I CHECK FUSE BOX, FUSE 10 WAS BLOWN PROCEED TO REPLACE AND KEPT BURNING THEM. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUSE NOW FOR THE 3RD TIME IN AS MANY DAYS AND...

Oct 3, 2008 Electrical System 90,100 mi

ABS LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH IS ON, ODOMETER DOES NOT WORK, SPEEDOMETER, AIR CONDITIONING/HEATER DOES NOT WORK, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. I'M LOOKING FOR PARTS TO FIX PROBLEM. *TR

Oct 3, 2008 Electrical System 90,100 mi

ABS LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH IS ON, ODOMETER DOES NOT WORK, SPEEDOMETER, AIR CONDITIONING/HEATER DOES NOT WORK, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. I'M LOOKING FOR PARTS TO FIX PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 29, 2008 Seats Crash 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MIDDLE SEATS DETACHED FROM THE BASE WHILE BEING OCCUPIED BY TWO PASSENGERS. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS WAS A BABY SITTING IN HIS CAR SEAT. THE BABY RECEIVED IN...

Sep 29, 2008 Seats Crash 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MIDDLE SEATS DETACHED FROM THE BASE WHILE BEING OCCUPIED BY TWO PASSENGERS. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS WAS A BABY SITTING IN HIS CAR SEAT. THE BABY RECEIVED IN...

Sep 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

I NOTICED A FEW MONTHS AGO THAT MY BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LEAK. JUST RECENTLY MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. DURING AN INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS NEEDED TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY AS IT COULD LE...

Sep 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

I NOTICED A FEW MONTHS AGO THAT MY BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LEAK. JUST RECENTLY MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. DURING AN INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS NEEDED TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY AS IT COULD LE...

Sep 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

I NOTICED A FEW MONTHS AGO THAT MY BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LEAK. JUST RECENTLY MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. DURING AN INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS NEEDED TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY AS IT COULD LE...

Sep 26, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

I NOTICED A FEW MONTHS AGO THAT MY BRAKE FLUID WAS LOW. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LEAK. JUST RECENTLY MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. DURING AN INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS NEEDED TO BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY AS IT COULD LE...

Sep 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,612 mi

1. ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ENGINE BAY OF 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX CAUSED BLOWN FUSE #10, LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS, ODOMETER, A/C AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS. REPLACED FUSE, BLEW AGAIN. 2. REPLACED FUSE TWICE, SAME RESULTS. 3. SEARCHED ONLINE, FOUND MANY POSTS AND IN...

Sep 24, 2008 Electrical System 92,612 mi

1. ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ENGINE BAY OF 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX CAUSED BLOWN FUSE #10, LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS, ODOMETER, A/C AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS. REPLACED FUSE, BLEW AGAIN. 2. REPLACED FUSE TWICE, SAME RESULTS. 3. SEARCHED ONLINE, FOUND MANY POSTS AND IN...

Sep 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,612 mi

1. ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ENGINE BAY OF 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX CAUSED BLOWN FUSE #10, LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS, ODOMETER, A/C AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS. REPLACED FUSE, BLEW AGAIN. 2. REPLACED FUSE TWICE, SAME RESULTS. 3. SEARCHED ONLINE, FOUND MANY POSTS AND IN...

Sep 24, 2008 Electrical System 92,612 mi

1. ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ENGINE BAY OF 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX CAUSED BLOWN FUSE #10, LOSS OF SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS, ODOMETER, A/C AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS. REPLACED FUSE, BLEW AGAIN. 2. REPLACED FUSE TWICE, SAME RESULTS. 3. SEARCHED ONLINE, FOUND MANY POSTS AND IN...

Sep 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 55,000 mi

THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED BY FORD. THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT ...

Sep 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. HAD THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE READ AND THE CODES WERE PO171 AND PO174 WHERE THE RESULT (BANK 1 AND BANK 2 SYSTEM TOO LEAN). DID RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND TSB 03-16-1 CONCERNING REPAIRS REQUIRED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THE TSB STATES THAT FORD USED A LH VAL...

Sep 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 55,000 mi

THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED BY FORD. THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT ...

Sep 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. HAD THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE READ AND THE CODES WERE PO171 AND PO174 WHERE THE RESULT (BANK 1 AND BANK 2 SYSTEM TOO LEAN). DID RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND TSB 03-16-1 CONCERNING REPAIRS REQUIRED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THE TSB STATES THAT FORD USED A LH VAL...

Sep 22, 2008 Suspension 71,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNTS AT THE SUBFRAME OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING OR PRIOR SYMPTOMS. MY VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 71K MILES. MY CHILDREN AND I WERE ON A HIGHWAY ON-RAMP APPROACHING HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SWING OUT F...

Sep 22, 2008 Structure 71,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNTS AT THE SUBFRAME OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING OR PRIOR SYMPTOMS. MY VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 71K MILES. MY CHILDREN AND I WERE ON A HIGHWAY ON-RAMP APPROACHING HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SWING OUT F...

Sep 22, 2008 Suspension 71,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNTS AT THE SUBFRAME OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING OR PRIOR SYMPTOMS. MY VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 71K MILES. MY CHILDREN AND I WERE ON A HIGHWAY ON-RAMP APPROACHING HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SWING OUT F...

Sep 22, 2008 Structure 71,000 mi

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNTS AT THE SUBFRAME OCCURRED WITH NO WARNING OR PRIOR SYMPTOMS. MY VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 71K MILES. MY CHILDREN AND I WERE ON A HIGHWAY ON-RAMP APPROACHING HIGHWAY SPEED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SWING OUT F...

Sep 21, 2008 Electrical System 98,500 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 WITH BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TR

Sep 21, 2008 Electrical System 98,500 mi

FORD WINDSTAR 2001 WITH BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TR

Sep 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. COOLING THE CAR SEEMS TO HELP, THEN TURN OFF AND RESTART. THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT, BUT COME BACK ON. *TR

Sep 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. COOLING THE CAR SEEMS TO HELP, THEN TURN OFF AND RESTART. THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT, BUT COME BACK ON. *TR

Sep 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 117,000 mi

FOR MONTHS MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BEEN SHOWING MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE MANUAL INDICATED IMMINENT BRAKE FAILURE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS MY TIRE PRESSURE AND THAT MY TIRES WERE WORN AND I NEEDED 4 NEW ONES. DID THAT. LIGHTS...

Sep 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 117,000 mi

FOR MONTHS MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BEEN SHOWING MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE MANUAL INDICATED IMMINENT BRAKE FAILURE. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS MY TIRE PRESSURE AND THAT MY TIRES WERE WORN AND I NEEDED 4 NEW ONES. DID THAT. LIGHTS...

Sep 15, 2008 Suspension 90,000 mi

SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 13, 2008, WE BEGAN HEARING AN INTERMITTENT CREAKING NOISE AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WOULD GO OVER BUMPS AT A SLOW SPEED (BEST EXAMPLE IS DRIVING OVER THE CURB LEADING UP OUR DRIVEWAY). ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH, WHILE HEADING ON A 45 MINUTE...

Sep 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE SMOKE FLOW GRADUALLY LESSENED AND BECAME CONTROLLED. HE CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY UNPLUGGED THE MASTER CYLINDE...

Sep 15, 2008 Suspension 90,000 mi

SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 13, 2008, WE BEGAN HEARING AN INTERMITTENT CREAKING NOISE AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WOULD GO OVER BUMPS AT A SLOW SPEED (BEST EXAMPLE IS DRIVING OVER THE CURB LEADING UP OUR DRIVEWAY). ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH, WHILE HEADING ON A 45 MINUTE...

Sep 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE SMOKE FLOW GRADUALLY LESSENED AND BECAME CONTROLLED. HE CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY UNPLUGGED THE MASTER CYLINDE...

Sep 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY CODE 1185 INTERNAL POWER RELAY STICKING. SENSOR ON MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING. BRAKE FLUID GOES DOWN WIRES TO CONTROLLER, SHORTING IT OUT. *TR

Sep 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON IN WARM WEATHER OR WHEN CAR WARMS UP DISABLING ABS AND CAUSING LOUD SQUEALING. *TR

Sep 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 127,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY CODE 1185 INTERNAL POWER RELAY STICKING. SENSOR ON MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING. BRAKE FLUID GOES DOWN WIRES TO CONTROLLER, SHORTING IT OUT. *TR

Sep 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON IN WARM WEATHER OR WHEN CAR WARMS UP DISABLING ABS AND CAUSING LOUD SQUEALING. *TR

Sep 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR -BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR, ABS LIGHT INDICATOR, ODOMETER INOP, SQUEALING BRAKE NOISE DURING TURNS, AIR CONDITIONING JUST STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Sep 13, 2008 Equipment 130,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR -BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR, ABS LIGHT INDICATOR, ODOMETER INOP, SQUEALING BRAKE NOISE DURING TURNS, AIR CONDITIONING JUST STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Sep 13, 2008 Electrical System 130,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR -BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR, ABS LIGHT INDICATOR, ODOMETER INOP, SQUEALING BRAKE NOISE DURING TURNS, AIR CONDITIONING JUST STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Sep 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR -BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR, ABS LIGHT INDICATOR, ODOMETER INOP, SQUEALING BRAKE NOISE DURING TURNS, AIR CONDITIONING JUST STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Sep 13, 2008 Equipment 130,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR -BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR, ABS LIGHT INDICATOR, ODOMETER INOP, SQUEALING BRAKE NOISE DURING TURNS, AIR CONDITIONING JUST STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Sep 13, 2008 Electrical System 130,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR -BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR, ABS LIGHT INDICATOR, ODOMETER INOP, SQUEALING BRAKE NOISE DURING TURNS, AIR CONDITIONING JUST STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Sep 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 145,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ABS MODULE ASSY. FORD CODE 1185. OCCURS RANDOMLY. HAVE NOT TAKEN ANY ACTION YET. HIGH EXPENSE ITEMS. *TR

Sep 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 145,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ABS MODULE ASSY. FORD CODE 1185. OCCURS RANDOMLY. HAVE NOT TAKEN ANY ACTION YET. HIGH EXPENSE ITEMS. *TR

Sep 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON FORD WINDSTAR 2001 , BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED AND THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON FOR THE ALARM. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON FOR EVER AFTER BEING CHECKED AND PAID REPAIRS , INTAKE SYSTEM REPLACED, HOSES REPLACED ETC. *TR

Sep 9, 2008 Electrical System

MY 2001 WINDSTAR WAS GIVING OFF INTERMITTENT BRAKE LIGHT WARNING. AFTER ABOUT 1 WEEK OF THIS GOING ON AND I COULDN'T FIND OUT WHY THIS WAS OCCURRING, MY VAN HAD THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT ON CONSTANT. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING CONTINUOUSLY. MY SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER AND AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED...

Sep 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 WINDSTAR WAS GIVING OFF INTERMITTENT BRAKE LIGHT WARNING. AFTER ABOUT 1 WEEK OF THIS GOING ON AND I COULDN'T FIND OUT WHY THIS WAS OCCURRING, MY VAN HAD THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT ON CONSTANT. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING CONTINUOUSLY. MY SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER AND AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED...

Sep 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 72,000 mi

ABS BRAKE LIGHT ON FORD WINDSTAR 2001 , BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED AND THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON FOR THE ALARM. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON FOR EVER AFTER BEING CHECKED AND PAID REPAIRS , INTAKE SYSTEM REPLACED, HOSES REPLACED ETC. *TR

Sep 9, 2008 Electrical System

MY 2001 WINDSTAR WAS GIVING OFF INTERMITTENT BRAKE LIGHT WARNING. AFTER ABOUT 1 WEEK OF THIS GOING ON AND I COULDN'T FIND OUT WHY THIS WAS OCCURRING, MY VAN HAD THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT ON CONSTANT. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING CONTINUOUSLY. MY SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER AND AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED...

Sep 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 WINDSTAR WAS GIVING OFF INTERMITTENT BRAKE LIGHT WARNING. AFTER ABOUT 1 WEEK OF THIS GOING ON AND I COULDN'T FIND OUT WHY THIS WAS OCCURRING, MY VAN HAD THE ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT ON CONSTANT. MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING CONTINUOUSLY. MY SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER AND AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED...

Sep 7, 2008 Electrical System 84,000 mi

BOTH ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAY ON UNTIL ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. HAS OCCURRED WHEN STARTING ENGINE, OR WHILE DRIVING. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, 15AMP FUSE #10 HAS BLOWN OUT, CAUSING INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES (SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER) TO TURN OFF. REPLACING FUSE HAS NOT ...

Sep 7, 2008 Electrical System 84,000 mi

BOTH ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAY ON UNTIL ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. HAS OCCURRED WHEN STARTING ENGINE, OR WHILE DRIVING. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, 15AMP FUSE #10 HAS BLOWN OUT, CAUSING INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES (SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER) TO TURN OFF. REPLACING FUSE HAS NOT ...

Sep 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,500 mi

MY ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS COME AT RANDOM AT ANY SPEED. I HAD THEM TO CHECK IT ON THE COMPUTER IT SAID THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS BAD. I FOUND THAT THE FLUID LEVEL WAS LOW. THEN I SEEN THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS ON THE WIRES BELOW THE SWITCH. I HAD THE XW7Z*9F924*BA KIT SWITCH REPLACED. THERE SAID THAT IT STA...

Sep 6, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 94,500 mi

MY ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS COME AT RANDOM AT ANY SPEED. I HAD THEM TO CHECK IT ON THE COMPUTER IT SAID THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS BAD. I FOUND THAT THE FLUID LEVEL WAS LOW. THEN I SEEN THAT THE BRAKE FLUID WAS ON THE WIRES BELOW THE SWITCH. I HAD THE XW7Z*9F924*BA KIT SWITCH REPLACED. THERE SAID THAT IT STA...

Sep 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,856 mi

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT JUST STARTED COMING ON IT GOES OFF BUT AFTER A WHILE OF DRIVING IT COMES BACK ON. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG THEY SAID THE BRAKES LOOKS GOOD,THEY RESET THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT THEN 1 WEEK LATER IT CAME BACK ON AND HAS BEEN ON SINCE I TOOK IT BACK TO TH...

Sep 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 75,000 mi

MY CAR EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE EMERGENCY LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT SIGNALS ON DASHBOARD, AND TROUBLE CODE "C1185". DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED ABS MODULE FAILURE. THE REPAIR WAS MADE. I DISCOVERED FROM HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/ THAT AN NHTSA INVESTIGATION WAS INITIATED ON THIS ISSUE. THE DEALERS...

Sep 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,856 mi

MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT JUST STARTED COMING ON IT GOES OFF BUT AFTER A WHILE OF DRIVING IT COMES BACK ON. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG THEY SAID THE BRAKES LOOKS GOOD,THEY RESET THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT THEN 1 WEEK LATER IT CAME BACK ON AND HAS BEEN ON SINCE I TOOK IT BACK TO TH...

Sep 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 75,000 mi

MY CAR EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKE EMERGENCY LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT SIGNALS ON DASHBOARD, AND TROUBLE CODE "C1185". DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED ABS MODULE FAILURE. THE REPAIR WAS MADE. I DISCOVERED FROM HTTP://WWW.FORDWINDSTARRECALL.INFO/ THAT AN NHTSA INVESTIGATION WAS INITIATED ON THIS ISSUE. THE DEALERS...

Aug 30, 2008 Electrical System 92,423 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON, NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER OR CRUISE . *TR

Aug 30, 2008 Electrical System 92,423 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON, NO SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER OR CRUISE . *TR

Aug 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINI-VAN FAILED ON A HIGHWAY. I WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY INTO A WEIGH STATION (THAT WAS FORTUNATELY ON AN INCLINE) AND BY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND PLACING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL I CAME TO A STOP AT WHICH POINT I WAS ABLE TO TURN...

Aug 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER FILING A SERIOUS COMPLAINT ABOUT AN ABS BRAKE FAILURE EARLIER THIS EVENING, I CONTINUED TO RESEARCH 'COMPLAINTS ON 2001 FORD WINDSTARS ON YOUR WEBSITE AND WAS SHOCKED AT THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVING THE ABS SYSTEM. THE FALSE WARNING LIGHTS TIED TO AN 'ELECTRICAL' PROBLEM THAT ARE REFERRE...

Aug 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINI-VAN FAILED ON A HIGHWAY. I WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY INTO A WEIGH STATION (THAT WAS FORTUNATELY ON AN INCLINE) AND BY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND PLACING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL I CAME TO A STOP AT WHICH POINT I WAS ABLE TO TURN...

Aug 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER FILING A SERIOUS COMPLAINT ABOUT AN ABS BRAKE FAILURE EARLIER THIS EVENING, I CONTINUED TO RESEARCH 'COMPLAINTS ON 2001 FORD WINDSTARS ON YOUR WEBSITE AND WAS SHOCKED AT THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVING THE ABS SYSTEM. THE FALSE WARNING LIGHTS TIED TO AN 'ELECTRICAL' PROBLEM THAT ARE REFERRE...

Aug 27, 2008 Electrical System 127,000 mi

VEHICLE BLEW THE #10 15 AMP FUSES TWICE, AFTER THAT ELECTRICAL SMOKE POURED INTO THE CAB AND STOPPED WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. ALSO, THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHT WAS ON. ON AUGUST 22,2008 I PUT 1/2 A BOTTLE OF BRAKE FLUID IN. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION ...

Aug 27, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

BRAKE/ABS LIGHT COMES ON INADVERTENTLY, BECAUSE OF A GLITCH IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. I'VE GONE TO FORD MTRS TWICE AND ONLY CAN GET TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE. THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, . I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE IN THE LOCAL AREA. THA...

Aug 27, 2008 Electrical System 127,000 mi

VEHICLE BLEW THE #10 15 AMP FUSES TWICE, AFTER THAT ELECTRICAL SMOKE POURED INTO THE CAB AND STOPPED WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. ALSO, THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHT WAS ON. ON AUGUST 22,2008 I PUT 1/2 A BOTTLE OF BRAKE FLUID IN. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THE BRAKE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEACTIVATION ...

Aug 27, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

BRAKE/ABS LIGHT COMES ON INADVERTENTLY, BECAUSE OF A GLITCH IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. I'VE GONE TO FORD MTRS TWICE AND ONLY CAN GET TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE. THE VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR, . I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT IT HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE IN THE LOCAL AREA. THA...

Aug 25, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 119,200 mi

ON 08/09/2008, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE THEN HAD TO BE JUMP-STARTED, AND I NOTICED A FAINT BURNING SMELL WHILE DRIVING. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THE BURNING SCENT WAS EXTREMELY S...

Aug 25, 2008 Electrical System 119,200 mi

ON 08/09/2008, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE THEN HAD TO BE JUMP-STARTED, AND I NOTICED A FAINT BURNING SMELL WHILE DRIVING. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THE BURNING SCENT WAS EXTREMELY S...

Aug 25, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 119,200 mi

ON 08/09/2008, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE THEN HAD TO BE JUMP-STARTED, AND I NOTICED A FAINT BURNING SMELL WHILE DRIVING. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THE BURNING SCENT WAS EXTREMELY S...

Aug 25, 2008 Electrical System 119,200 mi

ON 08/09/2008, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE THEN HAD TO BE JUMP-STARTED, AND I NOTICED A FAINT BURNING SMELL WHILE DRIVING. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THE BURNING SCENT WAS EXTREMELY S...

Aug 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 79,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THAT IS ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK, USUALLY ON HOT DAYS, THESE LIGHTS COME ON. BUT WHEN THE CAR IS RESTARTED THEY ARE OFF. I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD WINDSTARS AND IS DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING ...

Aug 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 79,000 mi

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THAT IS ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK, USUALLY ON HOT DAYS, THESE LIGHTS COME ON. BUT WHEN THE CAR IS RESTARTED THEY ARE OFF. I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD WINDSTARS AND IS DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING ...

Aug 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

ABS LIGHT SHOWS BRAKES NEED CHECKING, WE HAVE NEW BRAKES, PADS , AND ROTORS ARE EXCELLENT. LIGHT CODES READ CHECK ENGINE, AND FAULTY BRAKES. THIS IS DUE TO A FAULTY PART FROM MANUFACTURE THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX AT THEIR EXPENSE. NOTHING WRONG WITH CAR BUT CANNOT INSPECTION TEST IN UTAH WITH ABS LIGH...

Aug 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

ABS LIGHT SHOWS BRAKES NEED CHECKING, WE HAVE NEW BRAKES, PADS , AND ROTORS ARE EXCELLENT. LIGHT CODES READ CHECK ENGINE, AND FAULTY BRAKES. THIS IS DUE TO A FAULTY PART FROM MANUFACTURE THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX AT THEIR EXPENSE. NOTHING WRONG WITH CAR BUT CANNOT INSPECTION TEST IN UTAH WITH ABS LIGH...

Aug 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 102,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY THROUGHOUT EVERY DAY. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY, BUT WHEN WE RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET, WE DID SOME CHECKING AT THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND THERE IS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CONNECTION. ...

Aug 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 102,000 mi

MY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY THROUGHOUT EVERY DAY. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY, BUT WHEN WE RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET, WE DID SOME CHECKING AT THE BRAKE PRESSURE DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND THERE IS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CONNECTION. ...

Aug 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 89,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT SE # DROVE VEHICLE 2 HOURS, PARKED CAR FOR APPROX 2 HRS, RETURNED AND THEN UNABLE TO START VEHICLE, BATTERY WOULD FAIL THEN CAR NEEDED JUMPED. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. TURN CAR ON, ABS YELLOW LIGHT, E-BRAKE RED LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY WHEN DRIVING (INTERMITTENT) AND WILL GO OFF W...

Aug 19, 2008 Electrical System 89,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT SE # DROVE VEHICLE 2 HOURS, PARKED CAR FOR APPROX 2 HRS, RETURNED AND THEN UNABLE TO START VEHICLE, BATTERY WOULD FAIL THEN CAR NEEDED JUMPED. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. TURN CAR ON, ABS YELLOW LIGHT, E-BRAKE RED LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY WHEN DRIVING (INTERMITTENT) AND WILL GO OFF W...

Aug 19, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING AND CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON. *TR

Aug 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING AND CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON. *TR

Aug 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 89,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT SE # DROVE VEHICLE 2 HOURS, PARKED CAR FOR APPROX 2 HRS, RETURNED AND THEN UNABLE TO START VEHICLE, BATTERY WOULD FAIL THEN CAR NEEDED JUMPED. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. TURN CAR ON, ABS YELLOW LIGHT, E-BRAKE RED LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY WHEN DRIVING (INTERMITTENT) AND WILL GO OFF W...

Aug 19, 2008 Electrical System 89,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT SE # DROVE VEHICLE 2 HOURS, PARKED CAR FOR APPROX 2 HRS, RETURNED AND THEN UNABLE TO START VEHICLE, BATTERY WOULD FAIL THEN CAR NEEDED JUMPED. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. TURN CAR ON, ABS YELLOW LIGHT, E-BRAKE RED LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY WHEN DRIVING (INTERMITTENT) AND WILL GO OFF W...

Aug 19, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING AND CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON. *TR

Aug 19, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH LEAKING AND CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Structure

PAINT BLISTERING AND COMING OFF, 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE, COLOR IS EMERALD. HAS COME OFF ON THE HOOD DOWN TO BARE METAL AND ALSO THE PANELS UNDER THE DOORS. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Structure

PAINT BLISTERING AND COMING OFF, 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE, COLOR IS EMERALD. HAS COME OFF ON THE HOOD DOWN TO BARE METAL AND ALSO THE PANELS UNDER THE DOORS. *TR

Aug 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINSTAR SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER,A/C, O/D LIGHT FLASHING, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ALL AT ONCE. I WAS TOLD IT IS A DEFICTIVE BRAKE SWITCH. *TR

Aug 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 93,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINSTAR SPEEDOMETER, ODOMETER,A/C, O/D LIGHT FLASHING, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ALL AT ONCE. I WAS TOLD IT IS A DEFICTIVE BRAKE SWITCH. *TR

Aug 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. ONCE HE TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND QUICKLY RESTARTS IT, THE WARNING LIGHTS WILL DIM. HE HAS NOT HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TO DETERMI...

Aug 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. ONCE HE TURNS OFF THE VEHICLE AND QUICKLY RESTARTS IT, THE WARNING LIGHTS WILL DIM. HE HAS NOT HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TO DETERMI...

Aug 7, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE COME INTERMITTENT ON AND MY CRUISE CONTROL IS INTERMITTENT. SEARCHING THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE "SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH" THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. I HAVE INSPECTED MY SWITCH A...

Aug 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE COME INTERMITTENT ON AND MY CRUISE CONTROL IS INTERMITTENT. SEARCHING THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE "SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH" THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. I HAVE INSPECTED MY SWITCH A...

Aug 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE COME INTERMITTENT ON AND MY CRUISE CONTROL IS INTERMITTENT. SEARCHING THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE "SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH" THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. I HAVE INSPECTED MY SWITCH A...

Aug 7, 2008 Electrical System 65,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE COME INTERMITTENT ON AND MY CRUISE CONTROL IS INTERMITTENT. SEARCHING THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE "SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH" THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. I HAVE INSPECTED MY SWITCH A...

Aug 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE COME INTERMITTENT ON AND MY CRUISE CONTROL IS INTERMITTENT. SEARCHING THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE "SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH" THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. I HAVE INSPECTED MY SWITCH A...

Aug 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS HAVE COME INTERMITTENT ON AND MY CRUISE CONTROL IS INTERMITTENT. SEARCHING THE INTERNET REVEALED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE "SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH" THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE FRONT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. I HAVE INSPECTED MY SWITCH A...

Aug 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER AND THEY DISCONNECTED THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE CRUISE CONTROL RELAY SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN 2002. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 96,000...

Aug 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER AND THEY DISCONNECTED THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE CRUISE CONTROL RELAY SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN 2002. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 96,000...

Jul 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS ABS WARNING LIGHT COMBINED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED LIGHT CAUSING INTERMITTENT WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE HAS APPX 145K MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING DASH WARNING LIGHTS THAT WARN ME THAT MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. NEW BRAKES, INSPECTION AND CL...

Jul 30, 2008 Parking Brake 101,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS ABS WARNING LIGHT COMBINED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED LIGHT CAUSING INTERMITTENT WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE HAS APPX 145K MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING DASH WARNING LIGHTS THAT WARN ME THAT MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. NEW BRAKES, INSPECTION AND CL...

Jul 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS ABS WARNING LIGHT COMBINED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED LIGHT CAUSING INTERMITTENT WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE HAS APPX 145K MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING DASH WARNING LIGHTS THAT WARN ME THAT MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. NEW BRAKES, INSPECTION AND CL...

Jul 30, 2008 Parking Brake 101,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR HAS ABS WARNING LIGHT COMBINED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED LIGHT CAUSING INTERMITTENT WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE HAS APPX 145K MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING DASH WARNING LIGHTS THAT WARN ME THAT MY ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. NEW BRAKES, INSPECTION AND CL...

Jul 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY LOSS EXCESSIVE BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE SPEED CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST O...

Jul 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY LOSS EXCESSIVE BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE SPEED CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST O...

Jul 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY LOSS EXCESSIVE BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE SPEED CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST O...

Jul 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 101,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY LOSS EXCESSIVE BRAKE FLUID. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE SPEED CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST O...

Jul 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX - FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL MODULE - DEALER PERFORMED TEST CODE 1185 BRAKE / ABS WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, JUST RECENTLY THEY ARE COMING ON REGULARLY SO THAT A DEALER COULD IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX - FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL MODULE - DEALER PERFORMED TEST CODE 1185 BRAKE / ABS WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, JUST RECENTLY THEY ARE COMING ON REGULARLY SO THAT A DEALER COULD IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX - FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL MODULE - DEALER PERFORMED TEST CODE 1185 BRAKE / ABS WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, JUST RECENTLY THEY ARE COMING ON REGULARLY SO THAT A DEALER COULD IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX - FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL MODULE - DEALER PERFORMED TEST CODE 1185 BRAKE / ABS WARNING LIGHTS HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, JUST RECENTLY THEY ARE COMING ON REGULARLY SO THAT A DEALER COULD IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *TR

Jul 24, 2008 Tires

RUBBER TIRE VALVE STEM CRACKED. TIRE DEFLATES. HAS OCCURRED SO FAR ON 3 OF 4 TIRES PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2006. FAILURES OCCURRED IN MARCH 2008, JULY 2008 (TWICE). IN ALL THREE CASES, VALVE REPLACED BY TIRE DEALER. *TR

Jul 24, 2008 Tires

RUBBER TIRE VALVE STEM CRACKED. TIRE DEFLATES. HAS OCCURRED SO FAR ON 3 OF 4 TIRES PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2006. FAILURES OCCURRED IN MARCH 2008, JULY 2008 (TWICE). IN ALL THREE CASES, VALVE REPLACED BY TIRE DEALER. *TR

Jul 21, 2008 Power Train 105,000 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO THE MOVIES WITH ALL MY KIDS IN THE VAN. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED BUT MY MECHANIC SAID THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. HE ALSO SAID IF WE WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BAD, REALLY BAD. *TR

Jul 21, 2008 Power Train 105,000 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE BROKE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO THE MOVIES WITH ALL MY KIDS IN THE VAN. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED BUT MY MECHANIC SAID THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. HE ALSO SAID IF WE WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BAD, REALLY BAD. *TR

Jul 19, 2008 Electrical System 83,300 mi

ABS LIGHT IS ON, BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, A/C IS BLOWING OUT WARM AIR, ODOMETER IS NOT WORKING, O/D OFF LIGHT IS BLINKING. REPLACED FUSE #10 TWICE, BUT KEEPS BLOWING. WE HAVE NOT HAD IT FIXED YET. *TR

Jul 19, 2008 Electrical System 83,300 mi

ABS LIGHT IS ON, BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, A/C IS BLOWING OUT WARM AIR, ODOMETER IS NOT WORKING, O/D OFF LIGHT IS BLINKING. REPLACED FUSE #10 TWICE, BUT KEEPS BLOWING. WE HAVE NOT HAD IT FIXED YET. *TR

Jul 18, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ACTIVATE AGAIN. THE VEHCILE WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AT THE TIME. WHEN SHE USED THE CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL, SHE WOULD BE ABLE TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL ...

Jul 18, 2008 Electrical System Fire 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL, CONSISTING O...

Jul 18, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ACTIVATE AGAIN. THE VEHCILE WAS DRIVING 65 MPH AT THE TIME. WHEN SHE USED THE CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL, SHE WOULD BE ABLE TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL ...

Jul 18, 2008 Electrical System Fire 79,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS ELECTRICAL, CONSISTING O...

Jul 17, 2008 Exterior Lighting 96,000 mi

MY ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON, WE HAVE FIXED THE PART FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON. 96,000 MILES. *TR

Jul 17, 2008 Exterior Lighting 96,000 mi

MY ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON, WE HAVE FIXED THE PART FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON. 96,000 MILES. *TR

Jul 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN YOU DRIVE OR BACKUP VEHICLE PAID FORD DEALER OVER $3,000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION AUG 28, 2007, REPLACE WIRING HARNESS AND ABS MODULE AFTER SERVICING THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO COME ON. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO DEALER FOR THE 5TH TIME. ...

Jul 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN YOU DRIVE OR BACKUP VEHICLE PAID FORD DEALER OVER $3,000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION AUG 28, 2007, REPLACE WIRING HARNESS AND ABS MODULE AFTER SERVICING THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO COME ON. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO DEALER FOR THE 5TH TIME. ...

Jul 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN YOU DRIVE OR BACKUP VEHICLE PAID FORD DEALER OVER $3,000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION AUG 28, 2007, REPLACE WIRING HARNESS AND ABS MODULE AFTER SERVICING THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO COME ON. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO DEALER FOR THE 5TH TIME. ...

Jul 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT COME ON WHEN YOU DRIVE OR BACKUP VEHICLE PAID FORD DEALER OVER $3,000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION AUG 28, 2007, REPLACE WIRING HARNESS AND ABS MODULE AFTER SERVICING THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO COME ON. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO DEALER FOR THE 5TH TIME. ...

Jul 13, 2008 Electrical System 114,000 mi

FUSE #10 KEEPS BLOWS, ABS AND PARKING BRAKES LIGHTS ARE ON, O/D OFF LIGHT IS FLASHING, SPEEDOMETER, A/C, AND ODOMETER ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Jul 13, 2008 Electrical System 114,000 mi

FUSE #10 KEEPS BLOWS, ABS AND PARKING BRAKES LIGHTS ARE ON, O/D OFF LIGHT IS FLASHING, SPEEDOMETER, A/C, AND ODOMETER ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL. *TR

Jul 10, 2008 Electrical System 61,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY BROUGHT MY FORD WINDSTAR (2001) TO THE REPAIR SHOP DUE TO SOME UNEXPECTED ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. AT FIRST, BOTH ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TURNED ON THEN THE ODOMETER COUNTER WENT BLANK, O/D LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY BLINKING AND THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WILL NOT ENGAGE....

Jul 10, 2008 Equipment 61,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY BROUGHT MY FORD WINDSTAR (2001) TO THE REPAIR SHOP DUE TO SOME UNEXPECTED ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. AT FIRST, BOTH ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TURNED ON THEN THE ODOMETER COUNTER WENT BLANK, O/D LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY BLINKING AND THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WILL NOT ENGAGE....

Jul 10, 2008 Electrical System 61,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY BROUGHT MY FORD WINDSTAR (2001) TO THE REPAIR SHOP DUE TO SOME UNEXPECTED ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. AT FIRST, BOTH ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TURNED ON THEN THE ODOMETER COUNTER WENT BLANK, O/D LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY BLINKING AND THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WILL NOT ENGAGE....

Jul 10, 2008 Equipment 61,000 mi

I JUST RECENTLY BROUGHT MY FORD WINDSTAR (2001) TO THE REPAIR SHOP DUE TO SOME UNEXPECTED ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. AT FIRST, BOTH ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TURNED ON THEN THE ODOMETER COUNTER WENT BLANK, O/D LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY BLINKING AND THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR WILL NOT ENGAGE....

Jul 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMING ON. MECHANIC SAYS THERE ARE OVER 11 CODES SHOWING UP. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I'VE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED, NOBODY CAN FIX IT, JUST KEEPS HAPPENING. I'VE HEARD ABOUT FIRES OCCURRING AND AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY F...

Jul 9, 2008 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMING ON. MECHANIC SAYS THERE ARE OVER 11 CODES SHOWING UP. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I'VE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED, NOBODY CAN FIX IT, JUST KEEPS HAPPENING. I'VE HEARD ABOUT FIRES OCCURRING AND AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY F...

Jul 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,392 mi

I HAVE A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE VAN. I DID A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF ANYONE COULD HELP ONLY TO FIND THE EXACT PROBLEM. LUCKY FOR MY FAMILY I FOUND THE SIGHT. IT CONCERNS THE FORD WINDSTAR 1999-2003 BRAKE AND ABS PROBLEMS. I AM AFRAID TO HAUL MY FAMILY AROUND IN THIS VAN UNTIL IT IS FIXED. ...

Jul 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,600 mi

SCARY ISSUE: ABS BRAKES STARTED TWICE WITHOUT ANY NEED AND WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD WHILE BRAKES WERE FIRMLY APPLIED. ONCE AT AN INTERSECTION WHILE STOPPED AND ONCE WHEN STOPPING FOR A STOP SIGN AT NORMAL SPEEDS/CONDITIONS. ADDITIONALLY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SIMU...

Jul 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,392 mi

I HAVE A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE VAN. I DID A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF ANYONE COULD HELP ONLY TO FIND THE EXACT PROBLEM. LUCKY FOR MY FAMILY I FOUND THE SIGHT. IT CONCERNS THE FORD WINDSTAR 1999-2003 BRAKE AND ABS PROBLEMS. I AM AFRAID TO HAUL MY FAMILY AROUND IN THIS VAN UNTIL IT IS FIXED. ...

Jul 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 114,600 mi

SCARY ISSUE: ABS BRAKES STARTED TWICE WITHOUT ANY NEED AND WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FORWARD WHILE BRAKES WERE FIRMLY APPLIED. ONCE AT AN INTERSECTION WHILE STOPPED AND ONCE WHEN STOPPING FOR A STOP SIGN AT NORMAL SPEEDS/CONDITIONS. ADDITIONALLY ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON SIMU...

Jun 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,590 mi

CONSTANT ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATION AFTER START UP OF VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,590 mi

CONSTANT ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATION AFTER START UP OF VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 70 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS MODULE. *TR

Jun 28, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 70 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR ABS MODULE. *TR

Jun 26, 2008 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DIFF SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON THE WIRES UNDER IT AND FUSES AND POPPING. ODOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, A/C, ABS AND O/D HAVE ALL POSTED AS NOT WORKING. *TR

Jun 26, 2008 Electrical System 110,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DIFF SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON THE WIRES UNDER IT AND FUSES AND POPPING. ODOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, A/C, ABS AND O/D HAVE ALL POSTED AS NOT WORKING. *TR

Jun 26, 2008 Exterior Lighting 110,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DIFF SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON THE WIRES UNDER IT AND FUSES AND POPPING. ODOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, A/C, ABS AND O/D HAVE ALL POSTED AS NOT WORKING. *TR

Jun 26, 2008 Electrical System 110,000 mi

BRAKE PRESSURE DIFF SWITCH IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON THE WIRES UNDER IT AND FUSES AND POPPING. ODOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, A/C, ABS AND O/D HAVE ALL POSTED AS NOT WORKING. *TR

Jun 21, 2008 Electrical System Fire

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS * BRAKE LIGHT (RED) STAYS ON * 15 AMP FUSE #10 BLOWING OUT * FIRE OR SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN ABS ECM AREA WHILE OFF. * MELTED ABS ECM WIRING CONNECTOR. * SPEEDOMETER AND...

Jun 21, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS * BRAKE LIGHT (RED) STAYS ON * 15 AMP FUSE #10 BLOWING OUT * FIRE OR SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN ABS ECM AREA WHILE OFF. * MELTED ABS ECM WIRING CONNECTOR. * SPEEDOMETER AND...

Jun 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS * BRAKE LIGHT (RED) STAYS ON * 15 AMP FUSE #10 BLOWING OUT * FIRE OR SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN ABS ECM AREA WHILE OFF. * MELTED ABS ECM WIRING CONNECTOR. * SPEEDOMETER AND...

Jun 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Air Fire

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS * BRAKE LIGHT (RED) STAYS ON * 15 AMP FUSE #10 BLOWING OUT * FIRE OR SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN ABS ECM AREA WHILE OFF. * MELTED ABS ECM WIRING CONNECTOR. * SPEEDOMETER AND...

Jun 21, 2008 Electrical System Fire

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS * BRAKE LIGHT (RED) STAYS ON * 15 AMP FUSE #10 BLOWING OUT * FIRE OR SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN ABS ECM AREA WHILE OFF. * MELTED ABS ECM WIRING CONNECTOR. * SPEEDOMETER AND...

Jun 21, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS * BRAKE LIGHT (RED) STAYS ON * 15 AMP FUSE #10 BLOWING OUT * FIRE OR SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN ABS ECM AREA WHILE OFF. * MELTED ABS ECM WIRING CONNECTOR. * SPEEDOMETER AND...

Jun 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS * BRAKE LIGHT (RED) STAYS ON * 15 AMP FUSE #10 BLOWING OUT * FIRE OR SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN ABS ECM AREA WHILE OFF. * MELTED ABS ECM WIRING CONNECTOR. * SPEEDOMETER AND...

Jun 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Air Fire

FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE, ABS BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, AND SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS * BRAKE LIGHT (RED) STAYS ON * 15 AMP FUSE #10 BLOWING OUT * FIRE OR SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE VAN ABS ECM AREA WHILE OFF. * MELTED ABS ECM WIRING CONNECTOR. * SPEEDOMETER AND...

Jun 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WOULD ADD FLUID ONE WEEK, AND THE FOLLOWING WEEK, IT WOULD ALMOST BE EMPTY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND ACCESSORIES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ...

Jun 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,171 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. IT IS USED BY MY WIFE. LAST WEEKEND, SHE CAME HOME FROM A LOCAL SHOPPING TRIP AND TOLD ME THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COLD ANYMORE AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ALSO THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER WERE NOT WORKING. ALSO THE O/D LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON AND O...

Jun 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,171 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. IT IS USED BY MY WIFE. LAST WEEKEND, SHE CAME HOME FROM A LOCAL SHOPPING TRIP AND TOLD ME THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COLD ANYMORE AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ALSO THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER WERE NOT WORKING. ALSO THE O/D LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON AND O...

Jun 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 99,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WOULD ADD FLUID ONE WEEK, AND THE FOLLOWING WEEK, IT WOULD ALMOST BE EMPTY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND ACCESSORIES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ...

Jun 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,171 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. IT IS USED BY MY WIFE. LAST WEEKEND, SHE CAME HOME FROM A LOCAL SHOPPING TRIP AND TOLD ME THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COLD ANYMORE AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ALSO THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER WERE NOT WORKING. ALSO THE O/D LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON AND O...

Jun 17, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,171 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. IT IS USED BY MY WIFE. LAST WEEKEND, SHE CAME HOME FROM A LOCAL SHOPPING TRIP AND TOLD ME THE A/C WAS NOT BLOWING COLD ANYMORE AND THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ALSO THE ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER WERE NOT WORKING. ALSO THE O/D LIGHT WAS BLINKING ON AND O...

Jun 16, 2008 Air Bags Crash 129,000 mi

I HAD A GREEN LIGHT ON A N/S STREET. THE DRIVER ON THE E/W STREET RAN THE LIGHT. I HIT THE DRIVER SIDE OF HIS CAR, DAMAGING MY ENTIRE FRONT END TO THE POINT OF A TOTAL LOSS ON THE VAN. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DID DEPLOY (NO PASSENGER, HOWEVER). THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT. I AM DEALING WITH DEEP BRUIS...

Jun 16, 2008 Air Bags Crash 129,000 mi

I HAD A GREEN LIGHT ON A N/S STREET. THE DRIVER ON THE E/W STREET RAN THE LIGHT. I HIT THE DRIVER SIDE OF HIS CAR, DAMAGING MY ENTIRE FRONT END TO THE POINT OF A TOTAL LOSS ON THE VAN. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DID DEPLOY (NO PASSENGER, HOWEVER). THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT. I AM DEALING WITH DEEP BRUIS...

Jun 12, 2008 Electrical System Fire

DASH LIGHTS ON; ENGINE, ABS, BRAKE, OVERDRIVE BLINKS, SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THIS TURNED INTO AN EXPENSIVE ECM REPAIR CAUSED ABY A LEAKING BRAKE FLUID WHICH SHORTED OUT WIRING AND FUSES. *TR

Jun 12, 2008 Electrical System Fire

DASH LIGHTS ON; ENGINE, ABS, BRAKE, OVERDRIVE BLINKS, SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING, CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THIS TURNED INTO AN EXPENSIVE ECM REPAIR CAUSED ABY A LEAKING BRAKE FLUID WHICH SHORTED OUT WIRING AND FUSES. *TR

Jun 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,521 mi

LOSS OF ABS & TRACTION CONTROL. *TR

Jun 10, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 78,521 mi

LOSS OF ABS & TRACTION CONTROL. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE OF A FAULTY ABS MODULE. *TR

Jun 9, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE OF A FAULTY ABS MODULE. *TR

Jun 4, 2008 Electrical System Fire 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND SPARKS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND FROM THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. SHE STATED THAT THE SMOKE AND ELECTRICAL SPARKS OCCURRED ONCE ON MAY 31, 2008. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER DRIVING 40 MPH, AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND FA...

Jun 4, 2008 Electrical System Fire 109,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND SPARKS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND FROM THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. SHE STATED THAT THE SMOKE AND ELECTRICAL SPARKS OCCURRED ONCE ON MAY 31, 2008. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER DRIVING 40 MPH, AT WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND FA...

Jun 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. I WAS TOLD THE CAR NEEDS A NEW ABS MODULE. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE I HAVE BECOME AWARE THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PHENOMENON. DRIVING WITH NO ABS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! IT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POSSIBLE FATALITIES. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Tires 134,000 mi

THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE FOR NO REASON. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Structure 78,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE REAR AXEL ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN SNAPPED COMPLETELY IN TWO. WE HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF A BUSY HIGHWAY AND LUCKILY WERE GOING VERY SLOWLY ON A SIDE STREET. WE ALL WOULD SURELY HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAD HAPPENED 5 MINUTES EARLIER. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Suspension 78,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE REAR AXEL ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN SNAPPED COMPLETELY IN TWO. WE HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF A BUSY HIGHWAY AND LUCKILY WERE GOING VERY SLOWLY ON A SIDE STREET. WE ALL WOULD SURELY HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAD HAPPENED 5 MINUTES EARLIER. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. I WAS TOLD THE CAR NEEDS A NEW ABS MODULE. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE I HAVE BECOME AWARE THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PHENOMENON. DRIVING WITH NO ABS IS A SAFETY HAZARD! IT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POSSIBLE FATALITIES. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Tires 134,000 mi

THE TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE FOR NO REASON. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Structure 78,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE REAR AXEL ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN SNAPPED COMPLETELY IN TWO. WE HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF A BUSY HIGHWAY AND LUCKILY WERE GOING VERY SLOWLY ON A SIDE STREET. WE ALL WOULD SURELY HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAD HAPPENED 5 MINUTES EARLIER. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Suspension 78,000 mi

WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE REAR AXEL ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN SNAPPED COMPLETELY IN TWO. WE HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF A BUSY HIGHWAY AND LUCKILY WERE GOING VERY SLOWLY ON A SIDE STREET. WE ALL WOULD SURELY HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THIS HAD HAPPENED 5 MINUTES EARLIER. *TR

Jun 1, 2008 Electrical System

SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE CAR. THE CABLE AND PLUG FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SHORT CIRCUITED. THE MECHANIC CUT THE CABLES TO FURTHER PREVENT ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I HAVING REPLACED THIS PART DUE TO TROUBLE IN FINDING IT. I COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

Jun 1, 2008 Electrical System

SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE CAR. THE CABLE AND PLUG FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL TO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SHORT CIRCUITED. THE MECHANIC CUT THE CABLES TO FURTHER PREVENT ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I HAVING REPLACED THIS PART DUE TO TROUBLE IN FINDING IT. I COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM...

May 23, 2008 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. OCCASIONALLY, THE CONTACT HAS TO SPEND TIME MANEUVERING THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED SAFETY RECALL; HOWEVER, IT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE WITH THE FIRST OWNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,500 AND THE FAILURE MILEA...

May 23, 2008 Electrical System 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. OCCASIONALLY, THE CONTACT HAS TO SPEND TIME MANEUVERING THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED SAFETY RECALL; HOWEVER, IT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE WITH THE FIRST OWNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,500 AND THE FAILURE MILEA...

May 23, 2008 Power Train 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. FROM TIME TO TIME HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS OUT OF PARK WITHOUT SOME MANEUVERING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL AND THAT IT WAS PERFORMED WITH THE FIRST OWNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,500 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. UPDAT...

May 23, 2008 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. OCCASIONALLY, THE CONTACT HAS TO SPEND TIME MANEUVERING THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED SAFETY RECALL; HOWEVER, IT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE WITH THE FIRST OWNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,500 AND THE FAILURE MILEA...

May 23, 2008 Electrical System 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. OCCASIONALLY, THE CONTACT HAS TO SPEND TIME MANEUVERING THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED SAFETY RECALL; HOWEVER, IT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE WITH THE FIRST OWNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,500 AND THE FAILURE MILEA...

May 23, 2008 Power Train 124,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. FROM TIME TO TIME HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS OUT OF PARK WITHOUT SOME MANEUVERING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL AND THAT IT WAS PERFORMED WITH THE FIRST OWNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129,500 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. UPDAT...

May 21, 2008 Suspension Crash 138,000 mi

I WAS PULLING MY VAN INTO A PARKING SPOT AT MY DOCTOR'S OFFICE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THERE WAS A LOUD "BOOM" SOUND. THE VAN FELT LIKE IT DROPPED DOWN CLOSER TO THE CEMENT. I NOTICED THE BRAKE FAULT LIGHT ON THE DASH CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I GOT OUT...

May 21, 2008 Suspension Crash 138,000 mi

I WAS PULLING MY VAN INTO A PARKING SPOT AT MY DOCTOR'S OFFICE. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THERE WAS A LOUD "BOOM" SOUND. THE VAN FELT LIKE IT DROPPED DOWN CLOSER TO THE CEMENT. I NOTICED THE BRAKE FAULT LIGHT ON THE DASH CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. I GOT OUT...

May 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 107,003 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, AND NOTICED INTERMITTENT ABS/BRAKE LIGHT. AFTER RESEARCHING, FOUND THAT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE CONNECTOR. FLUID HAD WICKED INTO THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE AS WELL. EVEN THOUGH THIS SWITCH IS THE SUBJECT OF FAILURES AND RECALLS ...

May 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,003 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, AND NOTICED INTERMITTENT ABS/BRAKE LIGHT. AFTER RESEARCHING, FOUND THAT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE CONNECTOR. FLUID HAD WICKED INTO THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE AS WELL. EVEN THOUGH THIS SWITCH IS THE SUBJECT OF FAILURES AND RECALLS ...

May 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,343 mi

INTERMITTENT C1185 ABS CODE IS BEING CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD AT ALL POINTS. THE EXPANSION OCCURS WHEN THE UNIT ...

May 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 107,003 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, AND NOTICED INTERMITTENT ABS/BRAKE LIGHT. AFTER RESEARCHING, FOUND THAT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE CONNECTOR. FLUID HAD WICKED INTO THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE AS WELL. EVEN THOUGH THIS SWITCH IS THE SUBJECT OF FAILURES AND RECALLS ...

May 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,003 mi

CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, AND NOTICED INTERMITTENT ABS/BRAKE LIGHT. AFTER RESEARCHING, FOUND THAT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID THROUGH THE CONNECTOR. FLUID HAD WICKED INTO THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE AS WELL. EVEN THOUGH THIS SWITCH IS THE SUBJECT OF FAILURES AND RECALLS ...

May 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 107,343 mi

INTERMITTENT C1185 ABS CODE IS BEING CAUSED BY HEAT IN THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) ECM (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) (2C219) MODULE CAUSING EXPANSION OF A LARGE ALUMINUM PLATE (HEAT SINK) IN THE ECM WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE ECM MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD AT ALL POINTS. THE EXPANSION OCCURS WHEN THE UNIT ...

May 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 74,500 mi

ABS FAILURE AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NOT WORKING. *TR

May 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 74,500 mi

ABS FAILURE AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE NOT WORKING. *TR

May 6, 2008 Suspension 70,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 70,000 MILES, HAD A MINOR FENDER BENDER TOOK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, ONCE I RECEIVED THE VAN BACK AN HOUR AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CALLED DEALER THEY STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO RESET THE CODES BRING IT BACK WHEN I COULD. THE VERY NEXT DAY AND EVERY DAY AFTER THAT U...

May 6, 2008 Structure 70,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 70,000 MILES, HAD A MINOR FENDER BENDER TOOK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, ONCE I RECEIVED THE VAN BACK AN HOUR AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CALLED DEALER THEY STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO RESET THE CODES BRING IT BACK WHEN I COULD. THE VERY NEXT DAY AND EVERY DAY AFTER THAT U...

May 6, 2008 Suspension 70,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 70,000 MILES, HAD A MINOR FENDER BENDER TOOK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, ONCE I RECEIVED THE VAN BACK AN HOUR AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CALLED DEALER THEY STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO RESET THE CODES BRING IT BACK WHEN I COULD. THE VERY NEXT DAY AND EVERY DAY AFTER THAT U...

May 6, 2008 Structure 70,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR 70,000 MILES, HAD A MINOR FENDER BENDER TOOK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, ONCE I RECEIVED THE VAN BACK AN HOUR AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CALLED DEALER THEY STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO RESET THE CODES BRING IT BACK WHEN I COULD. THE VERY NEXT DAY AND EVERY DAY AFTER THAT U...

May 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE HEATS UP AND CAUSES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NOT TO FUNCTION. I HAVE SEE THROUGH RESEARCH THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. I SENT AN EMAIL TO FORD WITH MY FINDING AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CAN NOT BELIEVE WITH THE NUMBER OF P...

May 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 77,000 mi

ABS CONTROL MODULE HEATS UP AND CAUSES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NOT TO FUNCTION. I HAVE SEE THROUGH RESEARCH THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. I SENT AN EMAIL TO FORD WITH MY FINDING AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM. I CAN NOT BELIEVE WITH THE NUMBER OF P...

Apr 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 76,000 mi

CAR PRODUCED A STONG SULFER SMELL AND IMMEDIATELY THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, THE SPEEDOMETER DIED AND THE ODOMETER CLEARED. *TR

Apr 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 76,000 mi

CAR PRODUCED A STONG SULFER SMELL AND IMMEDIATELY THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, THE SPEEDOMETER DIED AND THE ODOMETER CLEARED. *TR

Apr 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 76,000 mi

CAR PRODUCED A STONG SULFER SMELL AND IMMEDIATELY THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, THE SPEEDOMETER DIED AND THE ODOMETER CLEARED. *TR

Apr 16, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 76,000 mi

CAR PRODUCED A STONG SULFER SMELL AND IMMEDIATELY THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING, THE SPEEDOMETER DIED AND THE ODOMETER CLEARED. *TR

Apr 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE IN 2006, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. IN 2006 WINDSTAR SUFFERED FRONT END DAMAGE, THEN ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS ON. MECHANIC SAID AFTER INCIDENT, OH WE HAD A PROBLEM GETTING THE ABS TO WORK. MY SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW HAVE A...

Apr 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE IN 2006, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. IN 2006 WINDSTAR SUFFERED FRONT END DAMAGE, THEN ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS ON. MECHANIC SAID AFTER INCIDENT, OH WE HAD A PROBLEM GETTING THE ABS TO WORK. MY SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW HAVE A...

Apr 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE IN 2006, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. IN 2006 WINDSTAR SUFFERED FRONT END DAMAGE, THEN ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS ON. MECHANIC SAID AFTER INCIDENT, OH WE HAD A PROBLEM GETTING THE ABS TO WORK. MY SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW HAVE A...

Apr 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE IN 2006, ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. IN 2006 WINDSTAR SUFFERED FRONT END DAMAGE, THEN ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ALWAYS ON. MECHANIC SAID AFTER INCIDENT, OH WE HAD A PROBLEM GETTING THE ABS TO WORK. MY SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW HAVE A...

Apr 11, 2008 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING SOUND ALONG WITH A BURNING SMELL. THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER, BUT SHE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD COMPLETELY FAIL...

Apr 11, 2008 Suspension 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING SOUND ALONG WITH A BURNING SMELL. THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER, BUT SHE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE HAD COMPLETELY FAIL...

Apr 3, 2008 Visibility 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE ROOF AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD ABNORMAL DISCOLORATION AND WAS BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. TWO MONTHS LATER, HE NOTICED WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HOOKS HOLD...

Apr 3, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE ROOF AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD ABNORMAL DISCOLORATION AND WAS BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. TWO MONTHS LATER, HE NOTICED WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HOOKS HOLD...

Apr 3, 2008 Visibility 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE ROOF AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD ABNORMAL DISCOLORATION AND WAS BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. TWO MONTHS LATER, HE NOTICED WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HOOKS HOLD...

Apr 3, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON THE ROOF AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE HAD ABNORMAL DISCOLORATION AND WAS BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. TWO MONTHS LATER, HE NOTICED WATER LEAKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. A PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HOOKS HOLD...

Mar 31, 2008 Structure

THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY, I WAS JUST WANTING TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PAINT ON A 2001 WINDSTAR. I JUST BOUGHT ONE AND DID NOT REALIZE THE ROOF PAINT IS PEELING. I CALLED THE DEALER AND I GUESS I AM SCREWED. *TR

Mar 31, 2008 Structure

THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY, I WAS JUST WANTING TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PAINT ON A 2001 WINDSTAR. I JUST BOUGHT ONE AND DID NOT REALIZE THE ROOF PAINT IS PEELING. I CALLED THE DEALER AND I GUESS I AM SCREWED. *TR

Mar 27, 2008 Suspension 44,139 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE CONTACT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE. WHEN HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, THE FRONT END DROPPED AND HE HEARD THE FAN STRIKING THE METAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGE...

Mar 27, 2008 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT RANDOMLY FLASHES ON AND OFF FOR 5-10 MINUTES. AFTERWARDS, IT STOPS FLASHING AND REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A RECALL ONLINE FOR THE SAME FAILURE AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THEY STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT I...

Mar 27, 2008 Suspension 71,104 mi

BROKEN REAR AXLE BEAM. *TR

Mar 27, 2008 Suspension 44,139 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE CONTACT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE. WHEN HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, THE FRONT END DROPPED AND HE HEARD THE FAN STRIKING THE METAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGE...

Mar 27, 2008 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT RANDOMLY FLASHES ON AND OFF FOR 5-10 MINUTES. AFTERWARDS, IT STOPS FLASHING AND REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A RECALL ONLINE FOR THE SAME FAILURE AND CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THEY STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT I...

Mar 27, 2008 Suspension 71,104 mi

BROKEN REAR AXLE BEAM. *TR

Mar 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WENT TO HAVE MY CAR SERVICES ON 3/14 AND WAS INFORMED BY MONROE MUFFLER THAT MY THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED BECAUSE IT WAS PLASTIC AND NOT METAL. WHILE DOING SOME RESEARCH I NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER FORDS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME REASON SUCH AS VEHICLES AFFECTED IN THE AMERICAN SETT...

Mar 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WENT TO HAVE MY CAR SERVICES ON 3/14 AND WAS INFORMED BY MONROE MUFFLER THAT MY THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED BECAUSE IT WAS PLASTIC AND NOT METAL. WHILE DOING SOME RESEARCH I NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER FORDS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME REASON SUCH AS VEHICLES AFFECTED IN THE AMERICAN SETT...

Mar 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

ABS CONTROL MODULE UNDER DRIVERS SEAT WHICH IS RIGHT NEXT TO A FUEL LINE BURNED UP. ALSO INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE FROM BRAKES THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY WORK NORMAL. *TR

Mar 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

ABS CONTROL MODULE UNDER DRIVERS SEAT WHICH IS RIGHT NEXT TO A FUEL LINE BURNED UP. ALSO INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE FROM BRAKES THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY WORK NORMAL. *TR

Mar 18, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR DEVELOPED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS APPEARS TO HAVE CAUSED THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER TO STOP WORKING. I PLAN TO MAKE REPAIRS TONIGHT, BUT I NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER FORD PRODUCTS ARE UNDER A RECALL FOR T...

Mar 18, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR DEVELOPED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER. THIS APPEARS TO HAVE CAUSED THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER TO STOP WORKING. I PLAN TO MAKE REPAIRS TONIGHT, BUT I NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER FORD PRODUCTS ARE UNDER A RECALL FOR T...

Mar 16, 2008 Suspension 71,127 mi

BROKEN AXEL BEAM. *TR

Mar 16, 2008 Suspension 71,127 mi

BROKEN AXEL BEAM. *TR

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,100 mi

INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF AMBER ABS WARNING LAMP AND RED BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP DURING DRIVING - NO UNDERLYING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION; ALSO, ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMPS OCCASIONALLY REMAIN ON AFTER START-UP WARNING SYSTEM CHECK CYCLE . ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION WARNINGS CONSUME OWNER TIME...

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,100 mi

INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF AMBER ABS WARNING LAMP AND RED BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP DURING DRIVING - NO UNDERLYING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION; ALSO, ABS AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMPS OCCASIONALLY REMAIN ON AFTER START-UP WARNING SYSTEM CHECK CYCLE . ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION WARNINGS CONSUME OWNER TIME...

Mar 8, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILLER VENT IS CLOGGED, RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOWING WHEN FILLING WITH GASOLINE. IT CAN TAKE UP TO 30 MINUTES TO FILL THE TANK. *TR

Mar 8, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILLER VENT IS CLOGGED, RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOWING WHEN FILLING WITH GASOLINE. IT CAN TAKE UP TO 30 MINUTES TO FILL THE TANK. *TR

Mar 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

"CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT STAYS ON. WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SAID JUST GO TO FORD AND GET IT "RESET." THAT WASN'T DONE. NOW IT IS TIME FOR THE FIRST MANDATORY SMOG AND THE VEHICLE WON'T PASS BECAUSE OF THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT PROBLEM. FORD WANTS $500 TO "FIX" IT. I DON'T HAVE AN EXTRA ...

Mar 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

"CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT STAYS ON. WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER SAID JUST GO TO FORD AND GET IT "RESET." THAT WASN'T DONE. NOW IT IS TIME FOR THE FIRST MANDATORY SMOG AND THE VEHICLE WON'T PASS BECAUSE OF THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT PROBLEM. FORD WANTS $500 TO "FIX" IT. I DON'T HAVE AN EXTRA ...

Mar 4, 2008 Power Train 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN MY STREET I HEARD A NOISE, IT SOUNDED LIKE MY TIRES WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL OF MY CAR, I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED MY TIRES WERE LEANING INWARDS, I LOOKED UNDER MY VAN AND NOTICED THAT THE AXEL WAS HANGING DOWN AND BROKEN ALMOST IN HALF. I CALLED FORD COMPANY THEY SAID ...

Mar 4, 2008 Power Train 59,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN MY STREET I HEARD A NOISE, IT SOUNDED LIKE MY TIRES WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL OF MY CAR, I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED MY TIRES WERE LEANING INWARDS, I LOOKED UNDER MY VAN AND NOTICED THAT THE AXEL WAS HANGING DOWN AND BROKEN ALMOST IN HALF. I CALLED FORD COMPANY THEY SAID ...

Feb 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER, CRUISE CONTROL, AND RADIO FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER AND NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS COVERED WITH FLUID. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE NEW SWITCH ALSO ...

Feb 29, 2008 Equipment 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER, CRUISE CONTROL, AND RADIO FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER AND NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS COVERED WITH FLUID. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE NEW SWITCH ALSO ...

Feb 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER, CRUISE CONTROL, AND RADIO FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER AND NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS COVERED WITH FLUID. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE NEW SWITCH ALSO ...

Feb 29, 2008 Equipment 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER, CRUISE CONTROL, AND RADIO FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER AND NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS COVERED WITH FLUID. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE NEW SWITCH ALSO ...

Feb 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Feb 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER, CRUISE CONTROL, AND RADIO FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER AND NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS COVERED WITH FLUID. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE NEW SWITCH ALSO ...

Feb 29, 2008 Equipment 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER, CRUISE CONTROL, AND RADIO FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER AND NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS COVERED WITH FLUID. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE NEW SWITCH ALSO ...

Feb 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER, CRUISE CONTROL, AND RADIO FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER AND NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS COVERED WITH FLUID. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE NEW SWITCH ALSO ...

Feb 29, 2008 Equipment 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER, CRUISE CONTROL, AND RADIO FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE SWITCH ON THE MASTER CYLINDER AND NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS COVERED WITH FLUID. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE NEW SWITCH ALSO ...

Feb 29, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

INTERMITTENT ABS WARNING LIGHT. *TR

Feb 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 50,500 mi

OFF SWITCH ON CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR DOES NOT WORK. IT STOPPED WORKING IN 2004. I CAN DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY HITTING THE BRAKE BUT IT IS STILL ACTIVE AND IF I TOUCH THE 'RESUME' BUTTON BY MISTAKE, SUDDENLY I AM BACK AT CRUISING SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND BOTH TIMES...

Feb 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 50,500 mi

OFF SWITCH ON CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR DOES NOT WORK. IT STOPPED WORKING IN 2004. I CAN DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BY HITTING THE BRAKE BUT IT IS STILL ACTIVE AND IF I TOUCH THE 'RESUME' BUTTON BY MISTAKE, SUDDENLY I AM BACK AT CRUISING SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE AND BOTH TIMES...

Feb 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

CEL CAME ON AND SUBSEQUENT DIAG CODE REVEALED P0171/P0174/P0131 CODES AS DOES EVERYONE ELSE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. REPLACED ISOLATOR BOLTS, PORT SEALS, CLAMSHELL SEAL, 2 OTHER SEALS, AND FRONT VALVE COVER, PCV VALVE AND VAC LINE, AND FUEL REG VAC LINE. FIRST 2 CODES CLEARED, BUT MISFIRE REMAINED. RE...

Feb 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

CEL CAME ON AND SUBSEQUENT DIAG CODE REVEALED P0171/P0174/P0131 CODES AS DOES EVERYONE ELSE WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS. REPLACED ISOLATOR BOLTS, PORT SEALS, CLAMSHELL SEAL, 2 OTHER SEALS, AND FRONT VALVE COVER, PCV VALVE AND VAC LINE, AND FUEL REG VAC LINE. FIRST 2 CODES CLEARED, BUT MISFIRE REMAINED. RE...

Feb 15, 2008 Power Train 67,000 mi

REAR AXLE OF MY 2001 WINDSTAR CRACKED AND SPLIT IN HALF WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. NO WARNING SIGNS. ONLY 67,000 MILES ON WELL-MAINTAINED VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 15, 2008 Power Train 67,000 mi

REAR AXLE OF MY 2001 WINDSTAR CRACKED AND SPLIT IN HALF WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. NO WARNING SIGNS. ONLY 67,000 MILES ON WELL-MAINTAINED VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND DISABLING THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS? *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Parking Brake 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND DISABLING THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS? *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND DISABLING THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS? *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Parking Brake 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND THE ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND DISABLING THE ABS SYSTEM AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS? *TR

Feb 11, 2008 Suspension 68,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROPPED AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE FOLDED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART. THE PART WAS N...

Feb 11, 2008 Power Train 68,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROPPED AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE FOLDED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART. THE PART WAS N...

Feb 11, 2008 Suspension 68,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROPPED AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE FOLDED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART. THE PART WAS N...

Feb 11, 2008 Power Train 68,200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROPPED AND CAME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR WHEELS WERE FOLDED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART. THE PART WAS N...

Feb 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS EVEN HAS HAPPENED MANY A TIMES, SINCE '07 WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS TO GET STUCK/OR DOESN'T RELEASE ALL THE WAY. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD IT HAD NEW BRAKES; BUT NOW I NEED BRAKES.. IN THE BEGINNING I HAD REPAIRS DONE TO IT BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD NOT...

Feb 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS EVEN HAS HAPPENED MANY A TIMES, SINCE '07 WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMS TO GET STUCK/OR DOESN'T RELEASE ALL THE WAY. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD IT HAD NEW BRAKES; BUT NOW I NEED BRAKES.. IN THE BEGINNING I HAD REPAIRS DONE TO IT BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD NOT...

Jan 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS, TRACK OFF, AND BRAKE LIGHT ICONS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1...

Jan 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS, TRACK OFF, AND BRAKE LIGHT ICONS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TWICE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS MODULE FAILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1...

Jan 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8 L AND THE ABS ANS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITANTLY DURNIG THE SUMMER MONTHS AND HOTTER WEATHER BUT DOES NOT COME ON DURING COLDER MONTHS. *TR

Jan 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8 L AND THE ABS ANS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITANTLY DURNIG THE SUMMER MONTHS AND HOTTER WEATHER BUT DOES NOT COME ON DURING COLDER MONTHS. *TR

Jan 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8 L AND THE ABS ANS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITANTLY DURNIG THE SUMMER MONTHS AND HOTTER WEATHER BUT DOES NOT COME ON DURING COLDER MONTHS. *TR

Jan 20, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR 3.8 L AND THE ABS ANS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITANTLY DURNIG THE SUMMER MONTHS AND HOTTER WEATHER BUT DOES NOT COME ON DURING COLDER MONTHS. *TR

Jan 17, 2008 Power Train 72,380 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR HOUSING WAS RUSTED AND CRACKED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,413 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,380.

Jan 17, 2008 Power Train 72,380 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR HOUSING WAS RUSTED AND CRACKED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,413 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,380.

Jan 4, 2008 Suspension 136,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, BUT THE TIRE WAS UNABLE TO BE CHANGED DUE TO BROKEN PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COIL SPRING FAILED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO B...

Jan 4, 2008 Suspension 136,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, BUT THE TIRE WAS UNABLE TO BE CHANGED DUE TO BROKEN PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COIL SPRING FAILED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO B...

Dec 25, 2007 Suspension 72,915 mi

ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 15, 2007 MY HUSBAND NOTICED WHEN HE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE REAR END OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX FELT LOOSE. WE THOUGHT THE SHOCKS WERE STARTING TO WARE. ON DECEMBER 20, 2007 MY HUSBAND STARTED ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WORK AROUND 3:30 PM HE HEADED SOUTH ON I55 OUT OF CHICAGO ...

Dec 25, 2007 Suspension 72,915 mi

ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 15, 2007 MY HUSBAND NOTICED WHEN HE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE REAR END OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX FELT LOOSE. WE THOUGHT THE SHOCKS WERE STARTING TO WARE. ON DECEMBER 20, 2007 MY HUSBAND STARTED ON HIS WAY HOME FROM WORK AROUND 3:30 PM HE HEADED SOUTH ON I55 OUT OF CHICAGO ...

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES GAVE WAY WHILE SHE WAS STOPPED. SHE STATES THAT THE DEALER WOULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. SHE SAID THIS PAST TIME SHE WENT OVER A CEMENT STRIP AND HIT A GROUND FIXTURE. *KB THE PANEL ON THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. *JB

Dec 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES GAVE WAY WHILE SHE WAS STOPPED. SHE STATES THAT THE DEALER WOULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. SHE SAID THIS PAST TIME SHE WENT OVER A CEMENT STRIP AND HIT A GROUND FIXTURE. *KB THE PANEL ON THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. *JB

Dec 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES GAVE WAY WHILE SHE WAS STOPPED. SHE STATES THAT THE DEALER WOULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. SHE SAID THIS PAST TIME SHE WENT OVER A CEMENT STRIP AND HIT A GROUND FIXTURE. *KB THE PANEL ON THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. *JB

Dec 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

2001 FORD WINDSTAR BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES GAVE WAY WHILE SHE WAS STOPPED. SHE STATES THAT THE DEALER WOULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. SHE SAID THIS PAST TIME SHE WENT OVER A CEMENT STRIP AND HIT A GROUND FIXTURE. *KB THE PANEL ON THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. *JB

Dec 3, 2007 Suspension 90,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE ON MY 2001 FORD WINSTAR CRACKED AND BROKE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND ENGINEERING DEFECT AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY FORD AND THE DEALER. *TR

Dec 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER CONSTANTLY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE V...

Dec 3, 2007 Suspension 90,000 mi

THE REAR AXLE ON MY 2001 FORD WINSTAR CRACKED AND BROKE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND ENGINEERING DEFECT AND SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY FORD AND THE DEALER. *TR

Dec 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER CONSTANTLY APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE V...

Nov 26, 2007 Steering 76,435 mi

VEHICLE HAS 76,000 MILES. POWER STEERING FLUID WAS BEING GRADUALLY LOST AND STEERING NOISE OCCURRED AS THE FLUID LEVEL WENT DOWN. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY EXPLAINED POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING. REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE AT ANOTHER SHOP AND TODAY ALL FLUID WAS LOST IN LESS THAN 15 MINUTES OF...

Nov 26, 2007 Steering 76,435 mi

VEHICLE HAS 76,000 MILES. POWER STEERING FLUID WAS BEING GRADUALLY LOST AND STEERING NOISE OCCURRED AS THE FLUID LEVEL WENT DOWN. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY EXPLAINED POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING. REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE AT ANOTHER SHOP AND TODAY ALL FLUID WAS LOST IN LESS THAN 15 MINUTES OF...

Nov 6, 2007 Structure 65,700 mi

ON OCTOBER 19, 2007 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND BEGAN TO GO FORWARD WHEN I FELT AN ALARMING SENSATION IN MY CAR. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT MY TIRES. ALL LOOKED FINE SO I RETURNED TO MY CAR, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AGAIN AND BEGAN TO GO FORWARD WHEN I FELT...

Nov 6, 2007 Suspension 65,700 mi

ON OCTOBER 19, 2007 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND BEGAN TO GO FORWARD WHEN I FELT AN ALARMING SENSATION IN MY CAR. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT MY TIRES. ALL LOOKED FINE SO I RETURNED TO MY CAR, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AGAIN AND BEGAN TO GO FORWARD WHEN I FELT...

Nov 6, 2007 Structure 65,700 mi

ON OCTOBER 19, 2007 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND BEGAN TO GO FORWARD WHEN I FELT AN ALARMING SENSATION IN MY CAR. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT MY TIRES. ALL LOOKED FINE SO I RETURNED TO MY CAR, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AGAIN AND BEGAN TO GO FORWARD WHEN I FELT...

Nov 6, 2007 Suspension 65,700 mi

ON OCTOBER 19, 2007 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND BEGAN TO GO FORWARD WHEN I FELT AN ALARMING SENSATION IN MY CAR. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT MY TIRES. ALL LOOKED FINE SO I RETURNED TO MY CAR, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AGAIN AND BEGAN TO GO FORWARD WHEN I FELT...

Oct 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ABS ALARMS AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ABS DISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY PERFORMED A DIAG...

Oct 29, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ABS ALARMS AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ABS DISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 30 FEET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY PERFORMED A DIAG...

Oct 27, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN, AT ABOUT 62,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, THE AMBER ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS A FAULTY HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT THAT WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON THE ABS MODULE (ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS ABOUT $1,100. I HAD PREVIOUSLY ...

Oct 27, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 62,500 mi

ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN, AT ABOUT 62,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, THE AMBER ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS A FAULTY HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT THAT WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON THE ABS MODULE (ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS ABOUT $1,100. I HAD PREVIOUSLY ...

Oct 27, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,500 mi

ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN, AT ABOUT 62,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, THE AMBER ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS A FAULTY HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT THAT WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON THE ABS MODULE (ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS ABOUT $1,100. I HAD PREVIOUSLY ...

Oct 27, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 62,500 mi

ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN, AT ABOUT 62,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, THE AMBER ABS LIGHT AND RED BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT IT WAS A FAULTY HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT THAT WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID ON THE ABS MODULE (ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS ABOUT $1,100. I HAD PREVIOUSLY ...

Oct 24, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH INTERMITTENT BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REPORTEDLY A FAILED ABS MODULE. *TR

Oct 24, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH INTERMITTENT BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REPORTEDLY A FAILED ABS MODULE. *TR

Oct 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Air

ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE VAN REACHES APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON IN WARM TO HOT WEATHER. TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE THE ECU. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE FORD WINDSTAR.

Oct 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Air

ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE VAN REACHES APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON IN WARM TO HOT WEATHER. TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE THE ECU. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE FORD WINDSTAR.

Oct 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE ONLY CLEARED WHEN VEHICLE IS RESTARTED. BRAKES CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP--NOT RELATED TO PROBLEM. DEALER SERVICE DEPT STATED THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE DIAGNOSTIC CODE AND COULD NOT RECOMMEND REMEDY; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THIS IS A COMMO...

Oct 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING DASHBOARD LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND ARE ONLY CLEARED WHEN VEHICLE IS RESTARTED. BRAKES CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP--NOT RELATED TO PROBLEM. DEALER SERVICE DEPT STATED THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE DIAGNOSTIC CODE AND COULD NOT RECOMMEND REMEDY; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THIS IS A COMMO...

Oct 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKES SQUEAKED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FLOW SWITCH; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE C...

Oct 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKES SQUEAKED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FLOW SWITCH; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE C...

Oct 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 10/23/07 *TR

Oct 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 10/23/07 *TR

Sep 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED FOR UP TO 20 MINUTES. AFTERWARDS, THE LIGHTS DIM AND BEGIN TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A VERY COMMON FAILURE....

Sep 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED FOR UP TO 20 MINUTES. AFTERWARDS, THE LIGHTS DIM AND BEGIN TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A VERY COMMON FAILURE....

Sep 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. IT BEGAN SHOWING 3 LIGHTS ON THE DASH. (THE BRAKE LIGHT ABS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT) I WILL BEGIN WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER READING MANY ARTICLES ON THE INTERNET OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME CODES P0174 AND P0171 I FOUND THE TSB. IT CALLE...

Sep 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. IT BEGAN SHOWING 3 LIGHTS ON THE DASH. (THE BRAKE LIGHT ABS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT) I WILL BEGIN WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER READING MANY ARTICLES ON THE INTERNET OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME CODES P0174 AND P0171 I FOUND THE TSB. IT CALLE...

Sep 20, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. IT BEGAN SHOWING 3 LIGHTS ON THE DASH. (THE BRAKE LIGHT ABS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT) I WILL BEGIN WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER READING MANY ARTICLES ON THE INTERNET OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME CODES P0174 AND P0171 I FOUND THE TSB. IT CALLE...

Sep 20, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. IT BEGAN SHOWING 3 LIGHTS ON THE DASH. (THE BRAKE LIGHT ABS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT) I WILL BEGIN WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT. AFTER READING MANY ARTICLES ON THE INTERNET OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME CODES P0174 AND P0171 I FOUND THE TSB. IT CALLE...

Sep 17, 2007 Steering 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 56 MPH, POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE END SEALS OF THE RACK AND PINION, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT, IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, A WHOLE NEW RACK AND PINION...

Sep 17, 2007 Steering 57,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 56 MPH, POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE END SEALS OF THE RACK AND PINION, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT, IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, A WHOLE NEW RACK AND PINION...

Sep 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 43,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT ON WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE. THE DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT AT CONSIDERABLE COST. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE ABS UNIT AND SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH ARE DEFECTIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO FIRE AS REFERENCED BY THE ATTACHED WEB SITE HTTP://WWW.2CARPROS.COM/FORUM/PREVIOUS-...

Sep 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 43,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT ON WHEN IT SHOULD NOT BE. THE DEALER WANTED TO REPLACE THE ABS CONTROL UNIT AT CONSIDERABLE COST. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE ABS UNIT AND SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH ARE DEFECTIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO FIRE AS REFERENCED BY THE ATTACHED WEB SITE HTTP://WWW.2CARPROS.COM/FORUM/PREVIOUS-...

Sep 13, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE FIVE MINUTES AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT A NEW ABS MODULE WAS NEEDED. T...

Sep 13, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 109,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE FIVE MINUTES AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT A NEW ABS MODULE WAS NEEDED. T...

Sep 12, 2007 Electrical System 80,650 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 70 MPH, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING ONLY IN WARM WEATHER. THE INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED ...

Sep 12, 2007 Electrical System Fire 92,000 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE EXITING THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AT EXIT 25A ON WED 8/8 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30PM. SPARKS WERE NOTICEABLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE SPARKS WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. AS WE WENT THROUGH THE TOLL BOOTH AND ONTO THE EXIT RAMP TO ...

Sep 12, 2007 Electrical System 80,650 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 70 MPH, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SIMULTANEOUSLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING ONLY IN WARM WEATHER. THE INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED ...

Sep 12, 2007 Electrical System Fire 92,000 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE EXITING THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AT EXIT 25A ON WED 8/8 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30PM. SPARKS WERE NOTICEABLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE SPARKS WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. AS WE WENT THROUGH THE TOLL BOOTH AND ONTO THE EXIT RAMP TO ...

Sep 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR NO REASON. SENSORS REPLACED. LIGHTS STILL COME ON. STARTED JUNE/07. ONGOING. *TR

Sep 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT, RED BRAKE LIGHT, TRAC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN DASH BOARD. *JB

Sep 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting

ABS LIGHT, RED BRAKE LIGHT, TRAC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN DASH BOARD. *JB

Sep 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR NO REASON. SENSORS REPLACED. LIGHTS STILL COME ON. STARTED JUNE/07. ONGOING. *TR

Sep 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT, RED BRAKE LIGHT, TRAC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN DASH BOARD. *JB

Sep 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting

ABS LIGHT, RED BRAKE LIGHT, TRAC OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN DASH BOARD. *JB

Sep 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE, ABS, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,492 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Sep 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10 AND 40 MPH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Sep 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE, ABS, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,492 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Sep 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10 AND 40 MPH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Sep 6, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON IN MY 2001 WINDSTAR. I HAVE BEEN ON A WEBSITE THAT INCLUDES INFORMATION WITH OVER 5 THOUSAND PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AT THE DEALER BEFORE AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. *TR

Sep 6, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON IN MY 2001 WINDSTAR. I HAVE BEEN ON A WEBSITE THAT INCLUDES INFORMATION WITH OVER 5 THOUSAND PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AT THE DEALER BEFORE AND WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. *TR

Sep 4, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I HAD NEW BRAKES PUT ON MY VEHICLE (ALL FOUR BRAKES) AND ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER HAVING THEM PUT ON I NOTICED MY BRAKES WERE WANTING TO FAIL. WHEN I GO TO STOP THE BRAKES SQUEAL REALLY BAD, ARE HARD TO GET TO STOP LIKE I AM PUSHING ON A BRICK (I HAVE TO PUT ALL MY BODY WEIGHT INTO BRAKES TO STOP VEHI...

Sep 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAD NEW BRAKES PUT ON MY VEHICLE (ALL FOUR BRAKES) AND ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER HAVING THEM PUT ON I NOTICED MY BRAKES WERE WANTING TO FAIL. WHEN I GO TO STOP THE BRAKES SQUEAL REALLY BAD, ARE HARD TO GET TO STOP LIKE I AM PUSHING ON A BRICK (I HAVE TO PUT ALL MY BODY WEIGHT INTO BRAKES TO STOP VEHI...

Sep 4, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I HAD NEW BRAKES PUT ON MY VEHICLE (ALL FOUR BRAKES) AND ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER HAVING THEM PUT ON I NOTICED MY BRAKES WERE WANTING TO FAIL. WHEN I GO TO STOP THE BRAKES SQUEAL REALLY BAD, ARE HARD TO GET TO STOP LIKE I AM PUSHING ON A BRICK (I HAVE TO PUT ALL MY BODY WEIGHT INTO BRAKES TO STOP VEHI...

Sep 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAD NEW BRAKES PUT ON MY VEHICLE (ALL FOUR BRAKES) AND ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER HAVING THEM PUT ON I NOTICED MY BRAKES WERE WANTING TO FAIL. WHEN I GO TO STOP THE BRAKES SQUEAL REALLY BAD, ARE HARD TO GET TO STOP LIKE I AM PUSHING ON A BRICK (I HAVE TO PUT ALL MY BODY WEIGHT INTO BRAKES TO STOP VEHI...

Sep 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OFF. AFTER BRAKES WERE REPLACED THE LIGHTS STARTED THIS ACTIVITY. AFTER RETURNING TO THE SHOP WHERE BRAKES WERE REPLACED, THEY PULLED THE FOLLOWING CODES OFF THE COMPUTER, C1185,1194,1198,1210,1214,1242,1246,1250,1254 AND U1262. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWED OV...

Sep 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OFF. AFTER BRAKES WERE REPLACED THE LIGHTS STARTED THIS ACTIVITY. AFTER RETURNING TO THE SHOP WHERE BRAKES WERE REPLACED, THEY PULLED THE FOLLOWING CODES OFF THE COMPUTER, C1185,1194,1198,1210,1214,1242,1246,1250,1254 AND U1262. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWED OV...

Sep 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

ABS LIGHT (AND BRAKE LIGHT) GO ON INTERMITTENTLY ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *JB

Sep 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OFF. AFTER BRAKES WERE REPLACED THE LIGHTS STARTED THIS ACTIVITY. AFTER RETURNING TO THE SHOP WHERE BRAKES WERE REPLACED, THEY PULLED THE FOLLOWING CODES OFF THE COMPUTER, C1185,1194,1198,1210,1214,1242,1246,1250,1254 AND U1262. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWED OV...

Sep 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GO ON AND OFF. AFTER BRAKES WERE REPLACED THE LIGHTS STARTED THIS ACTIVITY. AFTER RETURNING TO THE SHOP WHERE BRAKES WERE REPLACED, THEY PULLED THE FOLLOWING CODES OFF THE COMPUTER, C1185,1194,1198,1210,1214,1242,1246,1250,1254 AND U1262. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWED OV...

Sep 3, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,000 mi

ABS LIGHT (AND BRAKE LIGHT) GO ON INTERMITTENTLY ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. *JB

Aug 23, 2007 Power Train 65,000 mi

MID-SUMMER VACATION TRIP FROM WEST VIRGINIA TO NORTH CAROLINA. WITHIN A FEW MILES OF RETURN TO WEST VIRGINIA THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO LEAK AND EVENTUALLY LOST APPROXIMATELY 8 QUARTS OF FLUID. MAJOR SLIPPAGE STARTED WITHIN 6 MILES OF HOME. WE MANAGED TO LIMP TO OUR DRIVEWAY BEFORE THE SLIPPAGE ...

Aug 23, 2007 Power Train 65,000 mi

MID-SUMMER VACATION TRIP FROM WEST VIRGINIA TO NORTH CAROLINA. WITHIN A FEW MILES OF RETURN TO WEST VIRGINIA THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO LEAK AND EVENTUALLY LOST APPROXIMATELY 8 QUARTS OF FLUID. MAJOR SLIPPAGE STARTED WITHIN 6 MILES OF HOME. WE MANAGED TO LIMP TO OUR DRIVEWAY BEFORE THE SLIPPAGE ...

Aug 20, 2007 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET FAILED AND THE SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $1,000. THE VEHICLE IS NO LON...

Aug 20, 2007 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET FAILED AND THE SUB-FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $1,000. THE VEHICLE IS NO LON...

Aug 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 89,000.

Aug 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 89,000.

Aug 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 109,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THEN FAILED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE FAILURE HAS CAUSED TWO CRASHES. FOR BOTH CRASHES, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER...

Aug 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 109,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND THEN FAILED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH. THE FAILURE HAS CAUSED TWO CRASHES. FOR BOTH CRASHES, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER...

Aug 6, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AND BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND IN THE CRUISE CONTROL CYLINDER. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE CYLINDER AND THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Aug 6, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AND BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND IN THE CRUISE CONTROL CYLINDER. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE CYLINDER AND THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE ...

Jun 29, 2007 Suspension 77,042 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWNTOWN TO PICK UP PIZZA FOR MY FAMILY, AS I BRAKED FOR A STOP SIGN AND CAME TO A STOP I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND EXPERIENCED A VERY HARD SHAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VAN AS IF I HAD BEEN HIT BY SOMETHING. AFTER INVESTIGATING AND FINDING NO VISIBLE DAMAGE O VEHICLE I DROVE HOME SLO...

Jun 29, 2007 Suspension 77,042 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWNTOWN TO PICK UP PIZZA FOR MY FAMILY, AS I BRAKED FOR A STOP SIGN AND CAME TO A STOP I HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND EXPERIENCED A VERY HARD SHAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VAN AS IF I HAD BEEN HIT BY SOMETHING. AFTER INVESTIGATING AND FINDING NO VISIBLE DAMAGE O VEHICLE I DROVE HOME SLO...

Jun 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 190,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE IS AT A TOW YARD. THERE WILL NOT BE AN INVESTIGATION TO FIND THE CAUSE OF FAILURE BECAUSE THE...

Jun 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 190,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE IS AT A TOW YARD. THERE WILL NOT BE AN INVESTIGATION TO FIND THE CAUSE OF FAILURE BECAUSE THE...

Jun 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,850 mi

UPON STARTING THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN TUESDAY MORNING SEVERAL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON, INCLUDING THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS. THE DIGITAL ODOMETER DISPLAY CHANGED FROM NUMBERS TO DASHES AND THE SPEEDOMETER REMAINED AT "0" WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C ) STOPPED WORKING. ...

Jun 25, 2007 Equipment 87,850 mi

UPON STARTING THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN TUESDAY MORNING SEVERAL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON, INCLUDING THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS. THE DIGITAL ODOMETER DISPLAY CHANGED FROM NUMBERS TO DASHES AND THE SPEEDOMETER REMAINED AT "0" WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C ) STOPPED WORKING. ...

Jun 25, 2007 Electrical System 87,850 mi

UPON STARTING THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN TUESDAY MORNING SEVERAL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON, INCLUDING THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS. THE DIGITAL ODOMETER DISPLAY CHANGED FROM NUMBERS TO DASHES AND THE SPEEDOMETER REMAINED AT "0" WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C ) STOPPED WORKING. ...

Jun 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,850 mi

UPON STARTING THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN TUESDAY MORNING SEVERAL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON, INCLUDING THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS. THE DIGITAL ODOMETER DISPLAY CHANGED FROM NUMBERS TO DASHES AND THE SPEEDOMETER REMAINED AT "0" WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C ) STOPPED WORKING. ...

Jun 25, 2007 Equipment 87,850 mi

UPON STARTING THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN TUESDAY MORNING SEVERAL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON, INCLUDING THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS. THE DIGITAL ODOMETER DISPLAY CHANGED FROM NUMBERS TO DASHES AND THE SPEEDOMETER REMAINED AT "0" WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C ) STOPPED WORKING. ...

Jun 25, 2007 Electrical System 87,850 mi

UPON STARTING THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN TUESDAY MORNING SEVERAL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON, INCLUDING THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS. THE DIGITAL ODOMETER DISPLAY CHANGED FROM NUMBERS TO DASHES AND THE SPEEDOMETER REMAINED AT "0" WHEN DRIVING. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C ) STOPPED WORKING. ...

Jun 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE WIRING HARNESS. THE LEAK THEN FLOWED INTO THE ABS MODULE AND CREATED THE F...

Jun 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 123,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE WIRING HARNESS. THE LEAK THEN FLOWED INTO THE ABS MODULE AND CREATED THE F...

May 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE OR EMISSIONS LIGHT WAS ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD TO PAY $100.00 JUST TO HAVE THEM RUN THE CODES ON THE COMPUTER. CODES P0171 AND P0174 SHOWED UP ,AND DEALER SAID INTAKE GASKETS LEAKED, AND IT WOULD COST $671.00 MORE TO FIX. THEIR ESTIMATE INCLUDED REPLACING INTAKE GASKE...

May 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE OR EMISSIONS LIGHT WAS ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND HAD TO PAY $100.00 JUST TO HAVE THEM RUN THE CODES ON THE COMPUTER. CODES P0171 AND P0174 SHOWED UP ,AND DEALER SAID INTAKE GASKETS LEAKED, AND IT WOULD COST $671.00 MORE TO FIX. THEIR ESTIMATE INCLUDED REPLACING INTAKE GASKE...

May 7, 2007 Electrical System Fire 68,000 mi

ON MAY 2, 2007 WE DETECTED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC IN THE HOUSE. AFTER SEARCHING THE HOUSE I OPENED THE GARAGE AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE FILLED THE HOUSE. THE OCCUPANTS LEFT THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR, AND I PROCEEDED TO OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR AND WENT OUT WITH PHONE IN HAND. WHILE I WAS STANDING OUT...

May 7, 2007 Electrical System Fire 68,000 mi

ON MAY 2, 2007 WE DETECTED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC IN THE HOUSE. AFTER SEARCHING THE HOUSE I OPENED THE GARAGE AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE FILLED THE HOUSE. THE OCCUPANTS LEFT THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR, AND I PROCEEDED TO OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR AND WENT OUT WITH PHONE IN HAND. WHILE I WAS STANDING OUT...

Apr 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE IT SURGED FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND PERFORMED THE REPAIR. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS SE...

Apr 23, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE IT SURGED FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND PERFORMED THE REPAIR. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ABS SE...

Mar 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 74,000 mi

IN THE FALL OF 2006 I BEGAN EXPERIENCING ISOLATED INSTANCES WHERE THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON AFTER THE RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. I FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN THE BATTERY WAS DEAD BY THE END OF THE WORK DAY. FREQUENCY INCREASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. I FOUND I COULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BY LIFT...

Mar 18, 2007 Air Bags 37,000 mi

DIRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. HAD IT BEEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AN ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. FORD WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE. SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT BUT THERE WAS NOT ONE. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE DAMAGE EXCEPT TO THE INTERIOR

Mar 18, 2007 Exterior Lighting 74,000 mi

IN THE FALL OF 2006 I BEGAN EXPERIENCING ISOLATED INSTANCES WHERE THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON AFTER THE RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. I FIRST NOTICED IT WHEN THE BATTERY WAS DEAD BY THE END OF THE WORK DAY. FREQUENCY INCREASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. I FOUND I COULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM BY LIFT...

Mar 18, 2007 Air Bags 37,000 mi

DIRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. HAD IT BEEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AN ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. FORD WOULD NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE. SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT BUT THERE WAS NOT ONE. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE DAMAGE EXCEPT TO THE INTERIOR

Mar 16, 2007 Visibility 70,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS NO LONGER WORK . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY STARTED WITH THE INTERMITTENT WIPERS WHICH WOULD NOT COMPLETELY WIPE THE WINDOW UNLESS ONE CONTINUEDT O WORK THE KNOB. SHE STATED THAT NOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DOESN'T WIPE THE ...

Mar 16, 2007 Visibility 70,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS NO LONGER WORK . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY STARTED WITH THE INTERMITTENT WIPERS WHICH WOULD NOT COMPLETELY WIPE THE WINDOW UNLESS ONE CONTINUEDT O WORK THE KNOB. SHE STATED THAT NOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DOESN'T WIPE THE ...

Mar 13, 2007 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS CAUSES 2 PROBLEMS: 1. THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON WHILE DRIVING, AND 2. THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, THUS CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE. *JB

Mar 13, 2007 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. THIS CAUSES 2 PROBLEMS: 1. THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON WHILE DRIVING, AND 2. THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, THUS CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DISCHARGE. *JB

Mar 10, 2007 Electrical System 148,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAS BEEN BLOWING DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS. NOT ONLY DOES THE LIGHT BLOW BUT THE ENTIRE GLASS PART OF BULB BLOWS COMPLETELY OFF. THIS IS THE 6TH TIME WE HAVE CHANGED BULB. THIS TIME I WAS 60 MILES FROM HOME ON A ROAD FULL OF 18 WHEELERS. WHEN THE HEAD LIGHT BLOWS SO DOES MY TAIL LIGHTS...

Mar 10, 2007 Electrical System 148,000 mi

MY 2001 WINDSTAR HAS BEEN BLOWING DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS. NOT ONLY DOES THE LIGHT BLOW BUT THE ENTIRE GLASS PART OF BULB BLOWS COMPLETELY OFF. THIS IS THE 6TH TIME WE HAVE CHANGED BULB. THIS TIME I WAS 60 MILES FROM HOME ON A ROAD FULL OF 18 WHEELERS. WHEN THE HEAD LIGHT BLOWS SO DOES MY TAIL LIGHTS...

Mar 6, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR 04/2005, IN 09/2005 WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE BRAKES FAILED & ENGINE SURGED. SUMMER OF 2006, IT HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES WITH MY WIFE DRIVING, VERY SIMILAR TO THE FIRST INCIDENT. WE TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO REPLACES A BRAKE SENSOR. IT HAP...

Mar 6, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR 04/2005, IN 09/2005 WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE BRAKES FAILED & ENGINE SURGED. SUMMER OF 2006, IT HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES WITH MY WIFE DRIVING, VERY SIMILAR TO THE FIRST INCIDENT. WE TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO REPLACES A BRAKE SENSOR. IT HAP...

Mar 5, 2007 Air Bags Crash 99,634 mi

I WAS COMIKNG HOME FROM WORK TRAVELING 45 MPH, HAD A GREEN LIGHT, AS I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION A POLICE CAR RAN THE RED LIGHT AND I STUCK HIM IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF HIS CAR. MY VEIW WAS BLOCKED IN THE NEXT LANE SO I NEVER SAW HIM UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE. I SLAMMED MY BRAKES AND TRIED TO TURN TO THE...

Mar 5, 2007 Air Bags Crash 99,634 mi

I WAS COMIKNG HOME FROM WORK TRAVELING 45 MPH, HAD A GREEN LIGHT, AS I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION A POLICE CAR RAN THE RED LIGHT AND I STUCK HIM IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF HIS CAR. MY VEIW WAS BLOCKED IN THE NEXT LANE SO I NEVER SAW HIM UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE. I SLAMMED MY BRAKES AND TRIED TO TURN TO THE...

Feb 26, 2007 Suspension

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FRAME WAS CRACKED. ON 02/23/07 THE VEHICLE WAS RAISED TO SEE IF THE CAUSE OF A LOUD NOISE WHICH CAME FROM THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE COULD BE FOUND. SHE STATED THAT THE TIRE LEANED INWARD. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME HAD A CRACK ABOUT 3 INCHES ...

Feb 26, 2007 Structure

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FRAME WAS CRACKED. ON 02/23/07 THE VEHICLE WAS RAISED TO SEE IF THE CAUSE OF A LOUD NOISE WHICH CAME FROM THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE COULD BE FOUND. SHE STATED THAT THE TIRE LEANED INWARD. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME HAD A CRACK ABOUT 3 INCHES ...

Feb 26, 2007 Suspension

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FRAME WAS CRACKED. ON 02/23/07 THE VEHICLE WAS RAISED TO SEE IF THE CAUSE OF A LOUD NOISE WHICH CAME FROM THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE COULD BE FOUND. SHE STATED THAT THE TIRE LEANED INWARD. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME HAD A CRACK ABOUT 3 INCHES ...

Feb 26, 2007 Structure

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR FRAME WAS CRACKED. ON 02/23/07 THE VEHICLE WAS RAISED TO SEE IF THE CAUSE OF A LOUD NOISE WHICH CAME FROM THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE COULD BE FOUND. SHE STATED THAT THE TIRE LEANED INWARD. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE FRAME HAD A CRACK ABOUT 3 INCHES ...

Feb 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

MY VAN STARTED TO HAVE SOUNDS OF A FLOCK OF BIRDS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT STALLED AFTER RUNNING 20 MILES, THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS THE ONLY LIGHT ON. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. AFTER RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC, I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CAM SENSOR. THEY FIXED THAT AND OFF I WENT. JUST TO GET DOWN THE ROAD...

Feb 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

MY VAN STARTED TO HAVE SOUNDS OF A FLOCK OF BIRDS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT STALLED AFTER RUNNING 20 MILES, THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS THE ONLY LIGHT ON. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. AFTER RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC, I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CAM SENSOR. THEY FIXED THAT AND OFF I WENT. JUST TO GET DOWN THE ROAD...

Feb 8, 2007 Seats 75,000 mi

NOV 9, 2002, IS WHEN WE PURCHASED THE RED WINDSTAR VAN WE WERE TOLD THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAD USED IT AS A PROMOTIONAL CAR FOR THE OWNERS AND THEIR WIVES. FEBRUARY A COMPLAINT OFFICER AT FORD TOLD ME THEY WERE JUST PUTTING THE CAR IN OUR NAME IT WAS LISTED UNDER ENTERPRISE STILL. I CALLED TO ASKED W...

Feb 8, 2007 Structure 75,000 mi

NOV 9, 2002, IS WHEN WE PURCHASED THE RED WINDSTAR VAN WE WERE TOLD THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAD USED IT AS A PROMOTIONAL CAR FOR THE OWNERS AND THEIR WIVES. FEBRUARY A COMPLAINT OFFICER AT FORD TOLD ME THEY WERE JUST PUTTING THE CAR IN OUR NAME IT WAS LISTED UNDER ENTERPRISE STILL. I CALLED TO ASKED W...

Feb 8, 2007 Electrical System Fire 138,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL WIRES BURNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRI...

Feb 8, 2007 Seats 75,000 mi

NOV 9, 2002, IS WHEN WE PURCHASED THE RED WINDSTAR VAN WE WERE TOLD THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAD USED IT AS A PROMOTIONAL CAR FOR THE OWNERS AND THEIR WIVES. FEBRUARY A COMPLAINT OFFICER AT FORD TOLD ME THEY WERE JUST PUTTING THE CAR IN OUR NAME IT WAS LISTED UNDER ENTERPRISE STILL. I CALLED TO ASKED W...

Feb 8, 2007 Structure 75,000 mi

NOV 9, 2002, IS WHEN WE PURCHASED THE RED WINDSTAR VAN WE WERE TOLD THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAD USED IT AS A PROMOTIONAL CAR FOR THE OWNERS AND THEIR WIVES. FEBRUARY A COMPLAINT OFFICER AT FORD TOLD ME THEY WERE JUST PUTTING THE CAR IN OUR NAME IT WAS LISTED UNDER ENTERPRISE STILL. I CALLED TO ASKED W...

Feb 8, 2007 Electrical System Fire 138,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL WIRES BURNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE WAS LOCATED UNDER THE DRI...

Jan 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,700 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODES READ P0171 (LEAN BANK 1). FOLLOWED REPAIR PROCEDURE PER FORD TSB 03-16-1 (REPLACE ISOLATOR BOLTS AND PORT SEALS UNDER UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD). ALSO REPLACED VACUUM LINE FROM FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR TO INTAKE MANIFOLD. *JB

Jan 17, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,700 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODES READ P0171 (LEAN BANK 1). FOLLOWED REPAIR PROCEDURE PER FORD TSB 03-16-1 (REPLACE ISOLATOR BOLTS AND PORT SEALS UNDER UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD). ALSO REPLACED VACUUM LINE FROM FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR TO INTAKE MANIFOLD. *JB

Jan 4, 2007 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HEARD A LOUD BANG.HE LOOKED AT THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE VAN WAS BEING FIXED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURE R, AND TH...

Jan 4, 2007 Suspension 90,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HEARD A LOUD BANG.HE LOOKED AT THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE VAN WAS BEING FIXED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURE R, AND TH...

Dec 27, 2006 Tires

TIRE FAILURE

Dec 27, 2006 Tires

TL* - WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH ON 12/26/06 THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE PROCEEDED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE GOOD AND THE EVENING WAS CLEAR. THE CONTACT SAID THAT HE THEN RETURNED HOME...

Dec 27, 2006 Tires

TIRE FAILURE

Dec 27, 2006 Tires

TL* - WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH ON 12/26/06 THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE PROCEEDED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE GOOD AND THE EVENING WAS CLEAR. THE CONTACT SAID THAT HE THEN RETURNED HOME...

Dec 20, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 3,800 mi

TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH THE ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THIS ACCELERATION CONTINUED FOR A NUMBER OF SECONDS. THEN, THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL...

Dec 20, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 3,800 mi

TL* -THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH THE ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THIS ACCELERATION CONTINUED FOR A NUMBER OF SECONDS. THEN, THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL...

Dec 6, 2006 Electrical System

1) NONE. 2) MULTIPLE OCCASIONS FAILURE OF THE BRAKES OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICAL CAME TO A COMPETE STOP. CAR SHUTTERS AT 40,50 AND 60 MPH. SEVERAL MIS-ACCIDENTS OCCURED. THESE WERE DIVERTED AS OUR HABITS WERE ALTERED TO STOP A MINIMUM 10 FEET FROM TRAFFIC AND TRAVEL 10-15 MPH LESS THAT POSTED. 3...

Dec 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1) NONE. 2) MULTIPLE OCCASIONS FAILURE OF THE BRAKES OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICAL CAME TO A COMPETE STOP. CAR SHUTTERS AT 40,50 AND 60 MPH. SEVERAL MIS-ACCIDENTS OCCURED. THESE WERE DIVERTED AS OUR HABITS WERE ALTERED TO STOP A MINIMUM 10 FEET FROM TRAFFIC AND TRAVEL 10-15 MPH LESS THAT POSTED. 3...

Dec 6, 2006 Electrical System

1) NONE. 2) MULTIPLE OCCASIONS FAILURE OF THE BRAKES OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICAL CAME TO A COMPETE STOP. CAR SHUTTERS AT 40,50 AND 60 MPH. SEVERAL MIS-ACCIDENTS OCCURED. THESE WERE DIVERTED AS OUR HABITS WERE ALTERED TO STOP A MINIMUM 10 FEET FROM TRAFFIC AND TRAVEL 10-15 MPH LESS THAT POSTED. 3...

Dec 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1) NONE. 2) MULTIPLE OCCASIONS FAILURE OF THE BRAKES OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICAL CAME TO A COMPETE STOP. CAR SHUTTERS AT 40,50 AND 60 MPH. SEVERAL MIS-ACCIDENTS OCCURED. THESE WERE DIVERTED AS OUR HABITS WERE ALTERED TO STOP A MINIMUM 10 FEET FROM TRAFFIC AND TRAVEL 10-15 MPH LESS THAT POSTED. 3...

Nov 27, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 67,699 mi

FAILURE OF CRUISE CONTROL BRAKE SWITCH WHICH CAUSED FIRE CAR WAS "POWER BRAKING", CAUSING OVERHEAT OF ROTORS , BRAKES, TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISSION. *JB

Nov 27, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 67,699 mi

FAILURE OF CRUISE CONTROL BRAKE SWITCH WHICH CAUSED FIRE CAR WAS "POWER BRAKING", CAUSING OVERHEAT OF ROTORS , BRAKES, TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISSION. *JB

Nov 23, 2006 Suspension 47,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING IN COLD WEATHER THE FRONT END MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE. THE STRUTS WHERE REPLACED UNDER THE 36.000 MILE WARRANTY BUT STARTED MAKING THIS LOUD NOISE AGAIN LAST FALL OF 2005. I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY KEEP PUTTING ON BAD STRUTS THERE MUST BE SOME KIND OF DEFECT.*JB

Nov 23, 2006 Suspension 47,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING IN COLD WEATHER THE FRONT END MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE. THE STRUTS WHERE REPLACED UNDER THE 36.000 MILE WARRANTY BUT STARTED MAKING THIS LOUD NOISE AGAIN LAST FALL OF 2005. I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY KEEP PUTTING ON BAD STRUTS THERE MUST BE SOME KIND OF DEFECT.*JB

Nov 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A STREET IN RAINY WEATHER, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A BYSTANDER ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE REAR BRAKE WIRING HARNESS WAS WET AND CORRODED FROM RAINWA...

Nov 13, 2006 Electrical System 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A STREET IN RAINY WEATHER, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A BYSTANDER ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE REAR BRAKE WIRING HARNESS WAS WET AND CORRODED FROM RAINWA...

Nov 13, 2006 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A STREET IN RAINY WEATHER, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A BYSTANDER ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE REAR BRAKE WIRING HARNESS WAS WET AND CORRODED FROM RAINWA...

Nov 13, 2006 Electrical System 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH ON A STREET IN RAINY WEATHER, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A BYSTANDER ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. UPON INITIAL INSPECTION THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE REAR BRAKE WIRING HARNESS WAS WET AND CORRODED FROM RAINWA...

Oct 23, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED AS FAR AS THE LOCK WOULD ALLOW. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ALIGNMENT WAS OFF, AFTER REALIGNING THE DOOR, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE DOOR HAD TO OPENED MANUALLY TO GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE PA...

Oct 23, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPENED AS FAR AS THE LOCK WOULD ALLOW. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE ALIGNMENT WAS OFF, AFTER REALIGNING THE DOOR, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE DOOR HAD TO OPENED MANUALLY TO GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE PA...

Sep 25, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN AN IDLE POSITION, SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE OBSERVED TO BE COMPLETELY BURNT. TH...

Sep 25, 2006 Electrical System 87,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN AN IDLE POSITION, SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE OBSERVED TO BE COMPLETELY BURNT. TH...

Sep 25, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 87,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN AN IDLE POSITION, SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE OBSERVED TO BE COMPLETELY BURNT. TH...

Sep 25, 2006 Electrical System 87,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN AN IDLE POSITION, SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION, THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WERE OBSERVED TO BE COMPLETELY BURNT. TH...

Aug 29, 2006 Power Train 48,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR VAN WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. TRANSMISSION AND VEHICLE HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED. NOTICED OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET CONCERNING TRANSMISSIONS IN WINDSTARS. *NM

Aug 29, 2006 Power Train 48,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD WINDSTAR VAN WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. TRANSMISSION AND VEHICLE HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED. NOTICED OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET CONCERNING TRANSMISSIONS IN WINDSTARS. *NM

Aug 22, 2006 Power Train 31,066 mi

ON A RECENT ROAD TRIP, I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION JUMPING FROM HIGH GEAR TO LOW GEAR. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF OVER 1400.00. I BOUGHT MY WINDSTAR NEW AND IT ONLY HAS 32,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED FORDS AND WAS LOOKING AT A ...

Aug 22, 2006 Suspension

I WAS TRAVELING AT 25-30 MPH HEARD A HEAVY CLUNKING NOISE, FELT THE STEERING WHEEL LOSE CONTROL OF THE WHEELS AND PULLED OVER ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. WE REPLACED THE COIL SPRINGS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS. *JB

Aug 22, 2006 Power Train 31,066 mi

ON A RECENT ROAD TRIP, I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION JUMPING FROM HIGH GEAR TO LOW GEAR. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF OVER 1400.00. I BOUGHT MY WINDSTAR NEW AND IT ONLY HAS 32,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED FORDS AND WAS LOOKING AT A ...

Aug 22, 2006 Suspension

I WAS TRAVELING AT 25-30 MPH HEARD A HEAVY CLUNKING NOISE, FELT THE STEERING WHEEL LOSE CONTROL OF THE WHEELS AND PULLED OVER ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. WE REPLACED THE COIL SPRINGS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS. *JB

Aug 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,789 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WHOLE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 10/03/06. *JB

Aug 21, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,789 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE WHOLE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 10/03/06. *JB

Aug 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

2 YEARS AGO MY CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. ONE MORNING MY WIFE STARTED THE VAN AND SMOKE POURED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND WE TOOK IT TO A SHOP IN ALVIN TEXAS. THEY REPLACED A FRIED SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. WHEN I CONTACTED FOR...

Aug 9, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

2 YEARS AGO MY CRUISE CONTROL WENT OUT ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT I NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING. ONE MORNING MY WIFE STARTED THE VAN AND SMOKE POURED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND WE TOOK IT TO A SHOP IN ALVIN TEXAS. THEY REPLACED A FRIED SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. WHEN I CONTACTED FOR...

Aug 8, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 87,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL #01V207000 DUE TO THE VIN HOWEVER THE CRUISE CONTROL ONNECTOR WAS FAULTY. THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE...

Aug 8, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 87,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL #01V207000 DUE TO THE VIN HOWEVER THE CRUISE CONTROL ONNECTOR WAS FAULTY. THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE...

Aug 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,030 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED...

Aug 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,030 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED...

Aug 1, 2006 Visibility 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RECALL ON THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COVER WAS NOT PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP NOTIFIED THE CONTACT OF THE RECALL AND DETERMINED THAT THE DEALER SHOULD BE CONTACTED FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED...

Aug 1, 2006 Visibility 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RECALL ON THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COVER WAS NOT PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP NOTIFIED THE CONTACT OF THE RECALL AND DETERMINED THAT THE DEALER SHOULD BE CONTACTED FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED...

Jul 25, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON. THEN WHEN FILLING UP, GAS BACKS UP AND SPEWS OUT PAST NOZZLE. CAN'T GET CAR TO ACCEPT GAS. *JB

Jul 25, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON. THEN WHEN FILLING UP, GAS BACKS UP AND SPEWS OUT PAST NOZZLE. CAN'T GET CAR TO ACCEPT GAS. *JB

Jul 25, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON. THEN WHEN FILLING UP, GAS BACKS UP AND SPEWS OUT PAST NOZZLE. CAN'T GET CAR TO ACCEPT GAS. *JB

Jul 25, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON. THEN WHEN FILLING UP, GAS BACKS UP AND SPEWS OUT PAST NOZZLE. CAN'T GET CAR TO ACCEPT GAS. *JB

Jul 20, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION SENSOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED THE CONTROL MODULE SWITCH AND THE COMPONENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED IN THAT AREA AND EXTINGUISHED BEFORE IT COULD SPREAD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS THIS PROBLEM ON THREE DIFFERENT MODELS AND ...

Jul 20, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION SENSOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND MELTED THE CONTROL MODULE SWITCH AND THE COMPONENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED IN THAT AREA AND EXTINGUISHED BEFORE IT COULD SPREAD. THE MANUFACTURER HAS THIS PROBLEM ON THREE DIFFERENT MODELS AND ...

Jul 3, 2006 Suspension 102,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE BACKING SLOWLY OUT OF DRIVEWAY. WE HEARD A LOUD "SNAP" FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. UPON INSPECTION, WE SAW THE COIL SPRING HAD CRACKED IN TWO PIECES. FORD WINDSTARS HAD A RECALL FOR 1997 AND 1998 FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE INVESTI...

Jul 3, 2006 Suspension 102,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE BACKING SLOWLY OUT OF DRIVEWAY. WE HEARD A LOUD "SNAP" FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. UPON INSPECTION, WE SAW THE COIL SPRING HAD CRACKED IN TWO PIECES. FORD WINDSTARS HAD A RECALL FOR 1997 AND 1998 FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE INVESTI...

Jun 27, 2006 Electrical System Fire

FOIA REQUEST ANY REPORTS, NOTICES COMPLAINTS/ INFORMATION, MFG VIOLATIONS, WARNING/ REGULATORY LTRS RE ELECTRICAL AND/OR AIR BAG FIRES IN 2004-2004 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVANS. *TS THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER DIED AND THE SON WAS INJURED WHEN THEIR VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Electrical System Fire

FOIA REQUEST ANY REPORTS, NOTICES COMPLAINTS/ INFORMATION, MFG VIOLATIONS, WARNING/ REGULATORY LTRS RE ELECTRICAL AND/OR AIR BAG FIRES IN 2004-2004 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVANS. *TS THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER DIED AND THE SON WAS INJURED WHEN THEIR VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB

Jun 25, 2006 Electrical System 130 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I PRESSED MY BRAKES TO STOP AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES UNTIL I PUMPED MY BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES. WHILE DOING THIS MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. MY O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH ODOMETER. AND...

Jun 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I PRESSED MY BRAKES TO STOP AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES UNTIL I PUMPED MY BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES. WHILE DOING THIS MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. MY O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH ODOMETER. AND...

Jun 25, 2006 Electrical System 130 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I PRESSED MY BRAKES TO STOP AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES UNTIL I PUMPED MY BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES. WHILE DOING THIS MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. MY O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH ODOMETER. AND...

Jun 25, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, I PRESSED MY BRAKES TO STOP AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD NO BRAKES UNTIL I PUMPED MY BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES. WHILE DOING THIS MY BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. MY O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH ODOMETER. AND...

May 30, 2006 Suspension 63,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT AT 7MPH A SNAPPING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER DETERMINED THE FRONT COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ROAD SALT CORROSION. THE FRONT COIL S...

May 30, 2006 Suspension 63,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT AT 7MPH A SNAPPING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER DETERMINED THE FRONT COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO ROAD SALT CORROSION. THE FRONT COIL S...

May 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,611 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A GASOLINE ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE HOOD WAS OPENED FOR INSPECTION. THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE FAILED WHERE THE PLASTIC LINE CONNECTS WITH THE STEEL LINE. AS A RESULT, FUEL SPRAYED ONTO THE ENGINE. ...

May 25, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,611 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A GASOLINE ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE HOOD WAS OPENED FOR INSPECTION. THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE FAILED WHERE THE PLASTIC LINE CONNECTS WITH THE STEEL LINE. AS A RESULT, FUEL SPRAYED ONTO THE ENGINE. ...

May 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,611 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A GASOLINE ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE HOOD WAS OPENED FOR INSPECTION. THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE FAILED WHERE THE PLASTIC LINE CONNECTS WITH THE STEEL LINE. AS A RESULT, FUEL SPRAYED ONTO THE ENGINE. ...

May 25, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,611 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A GASOLINE ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE HOOD WAS OPENED FOR INSPECTION. THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE FAILED WHERE THE PLASTIC LINE CONNECTS WITH THE STEEL LINE. AS A RESULT, FUEL SPRAYED ONTO THE ENGINE. ...

May 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON 3 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. ALL DUE TO "INTAKE PROBLEMS" (PER THE FORD CERTIFIED MECHANICS WHO WORKED ON IT). THE LAST MECHANIC WHO WORKED ON IT SAID THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS PARTICULAR TYPE OF INTAKE SYSTEM THAT FORD HAD TO CHANGE TO A DIFFERE...

May 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON 3 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. ALL DUE TO "INTAKE PROBLEMS" (PER THE FORD CERTIFIED MECHANICS WHO WORKED ON IT). THE LAST MECHANIC WHO WORKED ON IT SAID THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS PARTICULAR TYPE OF INTAKE SYSTEM THAT FORD HAD TO CHANGE TO A DIFFERE...

May 2, 2006 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

I WAS HEADING SOUTH COMING TO A GREEN LIGHT AND A CAR HEADING WEST RUN A RED LIGHT AND I HIT HER IN THE SIDE GOING ABOUT 45 MPH . AFTER HITTING THE CAR I CONTINUED THROUGH INTERSECTION AND HIT STEEL GUTTER AND WENT OVER THAT AND HIT HEAD ON INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *J...

May 2, 2006 Air Bags Crash 71,000 mi

I WAS HEADING SOUTH COMING TO A GREEN LIGHT AND A CAR HEADING WEST RUN A RED LIGHT AND I HIT HER IN THE SIDE GOING ABOUT 45 MPH . AFTER HITTING THE CAR I CONTINUED THROUGH INTERSECTION AND HIT STEEL GUTTER AND WENT OVER THAT AND HIT HEAD ON INTO A DRAINAGE DITCH AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *J...

Apr 27, 2006 Suspension 68,000 mi

WE OWN A FORD WINDSTAR (2000) WITH 68000 MILES, THIS MORNING AS MY WIFE WAS LEAVING FOR WORK THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE CUTTING THROUGH THE TIRE SIDE WALL. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO WAY TO CONTROL THE VAN OR TO SAFELY STOP. THE SPRING COIL WAS RESTING ON T...

Apr 27, 2006 Suspension 68,000 mi

WE OWN A FORD WINDSTAR (2000) WITH 68000 MILES, THIS MORNING AS MY WIFE WAS LEAVING FOR WORK THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE CUTTING THROUGH THE TIRE SIDE WALL. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO WAY TO CONTROL THE VAN OR TO SAFELY STOP. THE SPRING COIL WAS RESTING ON T...

Apr 9, 2006 Air Bags Crash 154,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON A DRY ROAD THE AFTERNOON OF MARCH 21, 2006, AT ABOUT 40 MPH. A CAR TURNED IN FRONT OF ME AND STRUCK THE FRONT OF MY CAR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE FRONT SUSTAINED DAMAGE SEVERE EN...

Apr 9, 2006 Air Bags Crash 154,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON A DRY ROAD THE AFTERNOON OF MARCH 21, 2006, AT ABOUT 40 MPH. A CAR TURNED IN FRONT OF ME AND STRUCK THE FRONT OF MY CAR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE FRONT SUSTAINED DAMAGE SEVERE EN...

Mar 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IT WAS PARKED AND WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPEN, FLAMES ERUPTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER. UPON INSPECTION, THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE CRUISE CONTR...

Mar 30, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 71,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IT WAS PARKED AND WHEN THE HOOD WAS OPEN, FLAMES ERUPTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER. UPON INSPECTION, THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE CRUISE CONTR...

Mar 27, 2006 Visibility 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ON THE VEHICLE AND THE WIPER/WASHER MOTOR WAS GETTING HOT. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 01V261000, REGARDING THE WIPER/WASHER MOTOR. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE V...

Mar 27, 2006 Visibility 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ON THE VEHICLE AND THE WIPER/WASHER MOTOR WAS GETTING HOT. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 01V261000, REGARDING THE WIPER/WASHER MOTOR. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE V...

Mar 24, 2006 Suspension 48,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE THEN WENT OUT OF CONTROL; GOING INTO A DITCH, ACROSS THE HIGHWAY, AND FINALLY STOPPING IN ANOTHER DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE FRONT CONTROL ARM RUSTED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE...

Mar 24, 2006 Power Train

I WAS AT A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR JERKED A LITTLE AND WHEN I GAVE IT THE GAS TO GO , IT WOULD NOT HARDLY MOVE. IT TOOK A WHILE TO GET IT TO MOVE, VERY SLOWLY. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP. HE HAS CHECKED IT OUT AND SAYS THE REVERSE GEARS WERE MELTED TOGETHER. ...

Mar 24, 2006 Suspension 48,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE THEN WENT OUT OF CONTROL; GOING INTO A DITCH, ACROSS THE HIGHWAY, AND FINALLY STOPPING IN ANOTHER DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE FRONT CONTROL ARM RUSTED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE...

Mar 24, 2006 Power Train

I WAS AT A BUSY INTERSECTION WHEN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR JERKED A LITTLE AND WHEN I GAVE IT THE GAS TO GO , IT WOULD NOT HARDLY MOVE. IT TOOK A WHILE TO GET IT TO MOVE, VERY SLOWLY. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP. HE HAS CHECKED IT OUT AND SAYS THE REVERSE GEARS WERE MELTED TOGETHER. ...

Mar 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL PUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THIS ACCELERATION CONTINUED FOR A NUMBER OF SECONDS. THEN, THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND SHIFTED THE VEHI...

Mar 23, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL PUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THIS ACCELERATION CONTINUED FOR A NUMBER OF SECONDS. THEN, THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND SHIFTED THE VEHI...

Mar 8, 2006 Air Bags 64,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED. THERE HAD BEEN NO COLLISION AND NOTHING WAS RUN OVER. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THERE WAS NO VISIBLE SIGN AS TO WHY THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. ALTHOUGH, THE SEAT BELT WAS WORN, THE CONTACT RECEIVED MINOR...

Mar 8, 2006 Air Bags 64,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED. THERE HAD BEEN NO COLLISION AND NOTHING WAS RUN OVER. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THERE WAS NO VISIBLE SIGN AS TO WHY THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. ALTHOUGH, THE SEAT BELT WAS WORN, THE CONTACT RECEIVED MINOR...

Mar 7, 2006 Air Bags 83,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS NOT CLICKING CLOSED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE VEHICLE ONLINE, AND WAS CONCERNED AT THE AIR BAG RECALL INFORMATION THAT WAS DISCOVERED. THERE WERE TWO NHTSA RECALLS , #00V27000...

Mar 7, 2006 Seat Belts 83,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS NOT CLICKING CLOSED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE VEHICLE ONLINE, AND WAS CONCERNED AT THE AIR BAG RECALL INFORMATION THAT WAS DISCOVERED. THERE WERE TWO NHTSA RECALLS , #00V27000...

Mar 7, 2006 Air Bags 83,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS NOT CLICKING CLOSED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE VEHICLE ONLINE, AND WAS CONCERNED AT THE AIR BAG RECALL INFORMATION THAT WAS DISCOVERED. THERE WERE TWO NHTSA RECALLS , #00V27000...

Mar 7, 2006 Seat Belts 83,900 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS NOT CLICKING CLOSED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE VEHICLE ONLINE, AND WAS CONCERNED AT THE AIR BAG RECALL INFORMATION THAT WAS DISCOVERED. THERE WERE TWO NHTSA RECALLS , #00V27000...

Feb 21, 2006 Air Bags Crash 59,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT. THERE WAS NO OCCUPANT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. ...

Feb 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting 44,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE AND TAIL LIGHTS WILL STAY ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF TEMPORALLY WHEN THE KEYLESS ENTRY IS PRESSED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLIES. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.

Feb 21, 2006 Air Bags Crash 59,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT. THERE WAS NO OCCUPANT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING. THE CONTACT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. ...

Feb 21, 2006 Exterior Lighting 44,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE AND TAIL LIGHTS WILL STAY ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF TEMPORALLY WHEN THE KEYLESS ENTRY IS PRESSED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLIES. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM.

Feb 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1) THERE WERE 2 MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH OUR FORD WINDSTAR 2001 WHICH WE BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM OUR DEALER. THE FIRST PROBLEM: WE THOUGHT THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS BURNING OIL. TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME AND THEY REPLACED A SEAL. WE TOOK A TRIP ...

Feb 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1) THERE WERE 2 MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH OUR FORD WINDSTAR 2001 WHICH WE BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM OUR DEALER. THE FIRST PROBLEM: WE THOUGHT THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS BURNING OIL. TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME AND THEY REPLACED A SEAL. WE TOOK A TRIP ...

Feb 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1) THERE WERE 2 MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH OUR FORD WINDSTAR 2001 WHICH WE BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM OUR DEALER. THE FIRST PROBLEM: WE THOUGHT THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS BURNING OIL. TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME AND THEY REPLACED A SEAL. WE TOOK A TRIP ...

Feb 12, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1) THERE WERE 2 MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH OUR FORD WINDSTAR 2001 WHICH WE BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM OUR DEALER. THE FIRST PROBLEM: WE THOUGHT THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE COMING OUT OF EXHAUST. IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS BURNING OIL. TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME AND THEY REPLACED A SEAL. WE TOOK A TRIP ...

Feb 3, 2006 Power Train 46,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THE NOISE INCREASED. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NEEDED REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NORMALLY DOES NOT NEED PREVE...

Feb 3, 2006 Power Train 46,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THE NOISE INCREASED. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP FOUND THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NEEDED REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NORMALLY DOES NOT NEED PREVE...

Jan 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,500 mi

ONSET OF DULL "KNOCKING" NOISE IN RUNNING ENGINE AT IDLE; SOUND SIMILAR TO CONNECTING-ROD OR PISTON WRIST-PIN BEARING KNOCK, BUT DOES NOT INCREASE IN SEVERITY OR FREQUENCY AS ENGINE SPEED CHANGES. SIMULTANEOUS SIGNIFICANT VARIATION IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED (+/- 200 RPM @ 1,000 RPM IDLE), AND ROUGH TRANS...

Jan 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,500 mi

ONSET OF DULL "KNOCKING" NOISE IN RUNNING ENGINE AT IDLE; SOUND SIMILAR TO CONNECTING-ROD OR PISTON WRIST-PIN BEARING KNOCK, BUT DOES NOT INCREASE IN SEVERITY OR FREQUENCY AS ENGINE SPEED CHANGES. SIMULTANEOUS SIGNIFICANT VARIATION IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED (+/- 200 RPM @ 1,000 RPM IDLE), AND ROUGH TRANS...

Jan 8, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 50,000 mi

AT ABOUT 8:30 AT NIGHT, I WAS AT HOME ALONE AND HEARD STRANGE THUMPING AND HISSING NOISES OUTSIDE MY LIVING ROOM WINDOW. I WENT OUTSIDE TO INVESTIGATE AND DISCOVERED FLAMES BILLOWING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN, WHICH WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY FOUR FEET FROM OUR ...

Jan 8, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 50,000 mi

AT ABOUT 8:30 AT NIGHT, I WAS AT HOME ALONE AND HEARD STRANGE THUMPING AND HISSING NOISES OUTSIDE MY LIVING ROOM WINDOW. I WENT OUTSIDE TO INVESTIGATE AND DISCOVERED FLAMES BILLOWING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN, WHICH WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY FOUR FEET FROM OUR ...

Jan 3, 2006 Power Train 51,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM PICKING UP THE KIDS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND ROLL BACKWARDS TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HAD THE TRANSMISSION FAILED 5 MINUTES EARLIER, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN TURNING OFF A BUSY STREET AND COULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY...

Jan 3, 2006 Power Train 51,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM PICKING UP THE KIDS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND ROLL BACKWARDS TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HAD THE TRANSMISSION FAILED 5 MINUTES EARLIER, SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN TURNING OFF A BUSY STREET AND COULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY...

Dec 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash 67,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND IT WAS SNOWING. I STARTED TO SLIDE ON ICE. I REPEATEDLY TRIED TO BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. I SLID OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE SHOULDER AND IMPACTED WITH A DRAIN PIPE INTO A DITCH. NEITHER OF MY DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND AS A RESULT MY MOUTH HIT THE STEERING WHE...

Dec 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash 67,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND IT WAS SNOWING. I STARTED TO SLIDE ON ICE. I REPEATEDLY TRIED TO BRAKE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. I SLID OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE SHOULDER AND IMPACTED WITH A DRAIN PIPE INTO A DITCH. NEITHER OF MY DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND AS A RESULT MY MOUTH HIT THE STEERING WHE...

Nov 28, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 40 mi

ON 11/20/05 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 P.M. A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF MY VAN. THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVERS FRONT LEFT AT THE HEADLIGHT SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. MINOR DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE BUT THE INCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO MY WIFE. THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGERS DID. THIS CAUSE...

Nov 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash 40 mi

ON 11/20/05 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 P.M. A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF MY VAN. THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVERS FRONT LEFT AT THE HEADLIGHT SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. MINOR DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE BUT THE INCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO MY WIFE. THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGERS DID. THIS CAUSE...

Nov 28, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 40 mi

ON 11/20/05 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 P.M. A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF MY VAN. THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVERS FRONT LEFT AT THE HEADLIGHT SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. MINOR DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE BUT THE INCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO MY WIFE. THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGERS DID. THIS CAUSE...

Nov 28, 2005 Air Bags Crash 40 mi

ON 11/20/05 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 P.M. A DEER RAN IN FRONT OF MY VAN. THE IMPACT WAS ON THE DRIVERS FRONT LEFT AT THE HEADLIGHT SECTION OF THE VEHICLE. MINOR DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE BUT THE INCIDENT CAUSED INJURY TO MY WIFE. THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGERS DID. THIS CAUSE...

Nov 17, 2005 Power Train 42,770 mi

ON 9-15-05 MY WIFE MADE A ROUND TRIP OF 70MI. THE NEXT DAY THERE WAS A LARGE POOL OF TRANSMISSSION FLUID ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. I HAD MY AUTO REPAIR CHECK OUT THE SOURSE OF THE LEAK,LOOKED LIKE A FRONT SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION, I CALLED SUNLAND FORD WAS TOLD ITS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY,THIS VAN ONLY HAS...

Nov 17, 2005 Power Train 42,770 mi

ON 9-15-05 MY WIFE MADE A ROUND TRIP OF 70MI. THE NEXT DAY THERE WAS A LARGE POOL OF TRANSMISSSION FLUID ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. I HAD MY AUTO REPAIR CHECK OUT THE SOURSE OF THE LEAK,LOOKED LIKE A FRONT SEAL ON THE TRANSMISSION, I CALLED SUNLAND FORD WAS TOLD ITS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY,THIS VAN ONLY HAS...

Nov 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON HER VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. THE DOOR IS LOCATED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR WILL COME OPEN. SHE TRIED LOCKING THE DOOR TO KEEP IT CLOSED, BUT THIS DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW PART, BUT IT DID NOT ...

Nov 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 95,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON HER VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. THE DOOR IS LOCATED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR WILL COME OPEN. SHE TRIED LOCKING THE DOOR TO KEEP IT CLOSED, BUT THIS DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW PART, BUT IT DID NOT ...

Nov 15, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON HER VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. THE DOOR IS LOCATED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR WILL COME OPEN. SHE TRIED LOCKING THE DOOR TO KEEP IT CLOSED, BUT THIS DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW PART, BUT IT DID NOT ...

Nov 15, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 95,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATES THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON HER VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. THE DOOR IS LOCATED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR WILL COME OPEN. SHE TRIED LOCKING THE DOOR TO KEEP IT CLOSED, BUT THIS DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW PART, BUT IT DID NOT ...

Nov 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 65,643 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, AND THE FIRE WENT OUT. HE THEN DROVE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED AS A RESULT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE WIRES UNDE...

Nov 9, 2005 Air Bags Crash 81,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HE HIT A LARGE TREE. IT WAS A FRONT END COLLISION. BUT UPON IMPACT, THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY PRIOR ACC...

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WE HAD THE CODES READ. P0171 AND P0174. RUNNING LEAN ON RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT SIDE. RESEARCH SHOWS MANY OTHERS ON MESSAGE BOARDS ALL AROUND THE WEB WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AT THE SAME AVERAGE MILEAGE (50,000). DEALERS WANT OVER $600 TO FIX THE ISSUE. WITH SO MANY U...

Nov 9, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 65,643 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, AND THE FIRE WENT OUT. HE THEN DROVE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED AS A RESULT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE WIRES UNDE...

Nov 9, 2005 Air Bags Crash 81,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HE HIT A LARGE TREE. IT WAS A FRONT END COLLISION. BUT UPON IMPACT, THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY PRIOR ACC...

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WE HAD THE CODES READ. P0171 AND P0174. RUNNING LEAN ON RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT SIDE. RESEARCH SHOWS MANY OTHERS ON MESSAGE BOARDS ALL AROUND THE WEB WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AT THE SAME AVERAGE MILEAGE (50,000). DEALERS WANT OVER $600 TO FIX THE ISSUE. WITH SO MANY U...

Nov 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING AND STARTING TO SMOKE LIKE IT COULD CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. SENSOR HAS TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Nov 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING AND STARTING TO SMOKE LIKE IT COULD CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. SENSOR HAS TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Nov 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

BOUGHT 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN JANUARY 2005 WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. IN AUGUST WE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION( 46,000 MILES). THIS WAS $2000.00. THEN IN OCTOBER WE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE(49,000 MILES) BECAUSE OF THE HEAD GASKET. FORD QUOTED US $4800.00 FOR THIS AND SAID THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARR...

Nov 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

BOUGHT 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN JANUARY 2005 WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. IN AUGUST WE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION( 46,000 MILES). THIS WAS $2000.00. THEN IN OCTOBER WE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE(49,000 MILES) BECAUSE OF THE HEAD GASKET. FORD QUOTED US $4800.00 FOR THIS AND SAID THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARR...

Nov 2, 2005 Air Bags 88,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT WHILE DRIVING. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE ON PRIOR TO AIR BAGS DEPLOYING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR NINE DAYS, THEY HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. NEITHER THE DEALERSHIP NOR...

Nov 2, 2005 Air Bags 88,000 mi

DT:THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT WHILE DRIVING. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE ON PRIOR TO AIR BAGS DEPLOYING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR NINE DAYS, THEY HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. NEITHER THE DEALERSHIP NOR...

Sep 21, 2005 Power Train

I WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE WORK, PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. MY CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. THE TRANSMISSION JUST DIED. NO WARNING IN ADVANCE. THE CAR IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 51,000 MILES ON IT AND COST MY $ 3000 FOR A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION. FORD STATED " NO WARRANTY" OVER 30,000 MI...

Sep 21, 2005 Power Train

I WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE WORK, PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. MY CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. THE TRANSMISSION JUST DIED. NO WARNING IN ADVANCE. THE CAR IS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 51,000 MILES ON IT AND COST MY $ 3000 FOR A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION. FORD STATED " NO WARRANTY" OVER 30,000 MI...

Sep 13, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

THE PSD ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR OPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH OUR TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. WITH THE CAR OFF, PARKED AND CHILDREN IN THEIR SEATS, MY WIFE CLOSED THE PSD WITH DOOR BUTTON IN POST. DOOR WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. AFTER SEVERAL PUSHES ON THE OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR CLOSED...

Sep 13, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

THE PSD ON OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR OPENED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH OUR TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT. WITH THE CAR OFF, PARKED AND CHILDREN IN THEIR SEATS, MY WIFE CLOSED THE PSD WITH DOOR BUTTON IN POST. DOOR WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. AFTER SEVERAL PUSHES ON THE OUTSIDE HANDLE, THE DOOR CLOSED...

Sep 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD MY INTAKE GASKETS REPLACE IN FEB 2005 TO AVOID ANY ENGINE PROBLEMS; I JUST THREW A ROD ON 9/7/05 IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH ONLY 80000 MILES ON IT. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT THE COST OF $4000. I JUST CHECKED THE BLUE BOOK VALUE - IT'S ONLY $9000. I'M IN AN UPS...

Sep 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD MY INTAKE GASKETS REPLACE IN FEB 2005 TO AVOID ANY ENGINE PROBLEMS; I JUST THREW A ROD ON 9/7/05 IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH ONLY 80000 MILES ON IT. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT THE COST OF $4000. I JUST CHECKED THE BLUE BOOK VALUE - IT'S ONLY $9000. I'M IN AN UPS...

Aug 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, 80,000 MILES. THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER SAYS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED REGARDING MOISTURE ENTERING AND CORRODING THE ABS SYSTEM. $2,845 TO REPAIR. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED IN MANY WINDSTARS; THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECAL...

Aug 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR, 80,000 MILES. THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER SAYS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED REGARDING MOISTURE ENTERING AND CORRODING THE ABS SYSTEM. $2,845 TO REPAIR. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED IN MANY WINDSTARS; THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECAL...

Aug 30, 2005 Air Bags Crash 38,500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONT END COLLISION ON AUGUST 2, 2005 WHILE TRAVELING 45-50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE WHEEL DROPPED OFF ON THE PAVEMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND HIT A TREE....

Aug 30, 2005 Air Bags Crash 38,500 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONT END COLLISION ON AUGUST 2, 2005 WHILE TRAVELING 45-50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE WHEEL DROPPED OFF ON THE PAVEMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OVER AN EMBANKMENT AND HIT A TREE....

Aug 15, 2005 Air Bags 75,000 mi

DT: AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON ALL THE TIME. LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 7 DAYS. DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, AND IS OFFERED NO HELP. DEALER SAID THE CALLER WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. MANUFACTURER SAID SAME THING.*AK

Aug 15, 2005 Air Bags 75,000 mi

DT: AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON ALL THE TIME. LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 7 DAYS. DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, AND IS OFFERED NO HELP. DEALER SAID THE CALLER WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. MANUFACTURER SAID SAME THING.*AK

Aug 9, 2005 Visibility 51,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER COMPLAINED ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPER/MOTOR PROBLEM. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 01V261000 ON THIS ISSUE AND THE REPAIRS WERE DONE BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. DEALER SAID THE RECALL WORK WAS ALREADY DONE, AND THE CALLER HAD TO PAY FOR IT. MANUFACTURER SAID THE WORK WAS DONE ON DECEMBER 7, 20...

Aug 9, 2005 Visibility 51,000 mi

DT: THE CALLER COMPLAINED ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPER/MOTOR PROBLEM. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 01V261000 ON THIS ISSUE AND THE REPAIRS WERE DONE BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. DEALER SAID THE RECALL WORK WAS ALREADY DONE, AND THE CALLER HAD TO PAY FOR IT. MANUFACTURER SAID THE WORK WAS DONE ON DECEMBER 7, 20...

Aug 3, 2005 Steering 42,000 mi

THIS IS A 2001 VEHICLE. AFTER WARRNATY EXPIRED WE HAVE INVESTED ALMOST $2000 IN REPAIRS AND THINGS CONTINUE TO BREAK.*JB

Aug 3, 2005 Visibility 42,000 mi

THIS IS A 2001 VEHICLE. AFTER WARRNATY EXPIRED WE HAVE INVESTED ALMOST $2000 IN REPAIRS AND THINGS CONTINUE TO BREAK.*JB

Aug 3, 2005 Visibility 42,000 mi

THIS IS A 2001 VEHICLE. AFTER WARRNATY EXPIRED WE HAVE INVESTED ALMOST $2000 IN REPAIRS AND THINGS CONTINUE TO BREAK.*JB

Aug 3, 2005 Parking Brake 42,000 mi

THIS IS A 2001 VEHICLE. AFTER WARRNATY EXPIRED WE HAVE INVESTED ALMOST $2000 IN REPAIRS AND THINGS CONTINUE TO BREAK.*JB

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

THIS IS A 2001 VEHICLE. AFTER WARRNATY EXPIRED WE HAVE INVESTED ALMOST $2000 IN REPAIRS AND THINGS CONTINUE TO BREAK.*JB

Aug 3, 2005 Steering 42,000 mi

THIS IS A 2001 VEHICLE. AFTER WARRNATY EXPIRED WE HAVE INVESTED ALMOST $2000 IN REPAIRS AND THINGS CONTINUE TO BREAK.*JB

Aug 3, 2005 Visibility 42,000 mi

THIS IS A 2001 VEHICLE. AFTER WARRNATY EXPIRED WE HAVE INVESTED ALMOST $2000 IN REPAIRS AND THINGS CONTINUE TO BREAK.*JB

Aug 3, 2005 Visibility 42,000 mi

THIS IS A 2001 VEHICLE. AFTER WARRNATY EXPIRED WE HAVE INVESTED ALMOST $2000 IN REPAIRS AND THINGS CONTINUE TO BREAK.*JB

Aug 3, 2005 Parking Brake 42,000 mi

THIS IS A 2001 VEHICLE. AFTER WARRNATY EXPIRED WE HAVE INVESTED ALMOST $2000 IN REPAIRS AND THINGS CONTINUE TO BREAK.*JB

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

THIS IS A 2001 VEHICLE. AFTER WARRNATY EXPIRED WE HAVE INVESTED ALMOST $2000 IN REPAIRS AND THINGS CONTINUE TO BREAK.*JB

Jul 8, 2005 Air Bags 62,000 mi

DT: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON AT ALL. THE OWNER WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH NO POTHOLES OR BUMPS AT A SPEED OF 40-45 MPH. THE OWNER WAS GOING ONTO THE RAMP WHEN HE HEARD AN EXPLOSION. THE PASSENGER THOUGHT THAT THEY HAD BEEN SHOT BECAUSE THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD. TH...

Jul 8, 2005 Electrical System 34,500 mi

DT: CALLER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT CRUISE CONTROL BURNING UP. HE MIGHT HAVE HAD IT FIXED, BUT HE DIDN'T KNOW FOR SURE. CALLER SAID CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT WORK, AND THEN THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. THAT IS ALL THE CALLER THINKS THE DEALER DID.*AK CONSUMER FEELS VEH...

Jul 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 34,500 mi

DT: CALLER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT CRUISE CONTROL BURNING UP. HE MIGHT HAVE HAD IT FIXED, BUT HE DIDN'T KNOW FOR SURE. CALLER SAID CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT WORK, AND THEN THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. THAT IS ALL THE CALLER THINKS THE DEALER DID.*AK CONSUMER FEELS VEH...

Jul 8, 2005 Air Bags 62,000 mi

DT: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON AT ALL. THE OWNER WAS TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH NO POTHOLES OR BUMPS AT A SPEED OF 40-45 MPH. THE OWNER WAS GOING ONTO THE RAMP WHEN HE HEARD AN EXPLOSION. THE PASSENGER THOUGHT THAT THEY HAD BEEN SHOT BECAUSE THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD. TH...

Jul 8, 2005 Electrical System 34,500 mi

DT: CALLER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT CRUISE CONTROL BURNING UP. HE MIGHT HAVE HAD IT FIXED, BUT HE DIDN'T KNOW FOR SURE. CALLER SAID CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT WORK, AND THEN THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. THAT IS ALL THE CALLER THINKS THE DEALER DID.*AK CONSUMER FEELS VEH...

Jul 8, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 34,500 mi

DT: CALLER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT CRUISE CONTROL BURNING UP. HE MIGHT HAVE HAD IT FIXED, BUT HE DIDN'T KNOW FOR SURE. CALLER SAID CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT WORK, AND THEN THE HORN WOULD NOT WORK. DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. THAT IS ALL THE CALLER THINKS THE DEALER DID.*AK CONSUMER FEELS VEH...

Jul 7, 2005 Power Train 59,343 mi

DURING PREPARATION FOR AN OUT OF STATE TRIP, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. THE VEHICLE HAD 59,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS FLUSHED AT 40,000. PREVIOUSLY, A WHINING NOISE HAD BEEN EVIDENT AND WAS SAID TO BE A NORMAL OCCURRENCE FOR THAT TRANSMISSION BY A FORD MECHANIC. A STOP INTO A LOCAL LIN...

Jul 7, 2005 Power Train 59,343 mi

DURING PREPARATION FOR AN OUT OF STATE TRIP, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. THE VEHICLE HAD 59,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS FLUSHED AT 40,000. PREVIOUSLY, A WHINING NOISE HAD BEEN EVIDENT AND WAS SAID TO BE A NORMAL OCCURRENCE FOR THAT TRANSMISSION BY A FORD MECHANIC. A STOP INTO A LOCAL LIN...

Jun 29, 2005 Visibility 681,587 mi

ON JUNE 27TH 2005, I WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS RAINING HEAVY AND MY WIND SHEILD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, I COULD'NT SEE ANYTHING, SO I DROVE SLOWLY TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND I ALMOST HIT THIS LADY AND HER DAUGTHER WHO WAS CROSSING THE STREETS CAUSE I COULD NOT SEE THEM CAUSE THE RAIN WAS COMING DOWN...

Jun 29, 2005 Visibility 681,587 mi

ON JUNE 27TH 2005, I WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS RAINING HEAVY AND MY WIND SHEILD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, I COULD'NT SEE ANYTHING, SO I DROVE SLOWLY TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND I ALMOST HIT THIS LADY AND HER DAUGTHER WHO WAS CROSSING THE STREETS CAUSE I COULD NOT SEE THEM CAUSE THE RAIN WAS COMING DOWN...

Jun 29, 2005 Visibility 681,587 mi

ON JUNE 27TH 2005, I WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS RAINING HEAVY AND MY WIND SHEILD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, I COULD'NT SEE ANYTHING, SO I DROVE SLOWLY TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND I ALMOST HIT THIS LADY AND HER DAUGTHER WHO WAS CROSSING THE STREETS CAUSE I COULD NOT SEE THEM CAUSE THE RAIN WAS COMING DOWN...

Jun 29, 2005 Visibility 681,587 mi

ON JUNE 27TH 2005, I WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS RAINING HEAVY AND MY WIND SHEILD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, I COULD'NT SEE ANYTHING, SO I DROVE SLOWLY TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND I ALMOST HIT THIS LADY AND HER DAUGTHER WHO WAS CROSSING THE STREETS CAUSE I COULD NOT SEE THEM CAUSE THE RAIN WAS COMING DOWN...

Jun 23, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT COIL SPRING ON HIS VEHICLE BROKE PUNCTURING THE TIRE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. THE SERVICE DEALER STATES THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS COMPONENT, BUT THE CONTACTS VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. *JB

Jun 23, 2005 Suspension

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT COIL SPRING ON HIS VEHICLE BROKE PUNCTURING THE TIRE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. THE SERVICE DEALER STATES THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS COMPONENT, BUT THE CONTACTS VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. *JB

Jun 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS TURNING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON IN THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR.*MR *SB

Jun 22, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS TURNING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON IN THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR.*MR *SB

Jun 20, 2005 Suspension

WE HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINI-VAN. WE TOOK VAN IN FOR SERVICE DUE TO "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. WIFE ALSO NOTICED THUMPING IN TIRE WELL. EGR REGULATOR WAS CHANGED FOR "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT, BUT THE THUMPING TURNED OUT TO BE TWO (2) BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRINGS!! HOW DOES A HIGHWAY DRIVEN MINI-VAN GET TWO...

Jun 20, 2005 Suspension

WE HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINI-VAN. WE TOOK VAN IN FOR SERVICE DUE TO "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. WIFE ALSO NOTICED THUMPING IN TIRE WELL. EGR REGULATOR WAS CHANGED FOR "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT, BUT THE THUMPING TURNED OUT TO BE TWO (2) BROKEN FRONT COIL SPRINGS!! HOW DOES A HIGHWAY DRIVEN MINI-VAN GET TWO...

Jun 13, 2005 Power Train 76,500 mi

WHILE ON VACATION THIS PAST WEEK,MY WIFE, KIDS (5), AND MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH WARNING NOR WERE THERE ANY SYMPTOMS TO INDICATE THAT OUR FAMILY VEHICLE WOULD LEAVE US STRANDED ON OUR FIRST FAMILY VACATION. WE PURCHASED A 2001 WINDSTAR SEL FROM UNIVERSITY FORD IN DURHAM, NC. WE PURCHAS...

Jun 13, 2005 Power Train 76,500 mi

WHILE ON VACATION THIS PAST WEEK,MY WIFE, KIDS (5), AND MYSELF, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH WARNING NOR WERE THERE ANY SYMPTOMS TO INDICATE THAT OUR FAMILY VEHICLE WOULD LEAVE US STRANDED ON OUR FIRST FAMILY VACATION. WE PURCHASED A 2001 WINDSTAR SEL FROM UNIVERSITY FORD IN DURHAM, NC. WE PURCHAS...

May 31, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. NO ONE WAS AROUND THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*AK

May 31, 2005 Visibility

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. NO ONE WAS AROUND THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*AK

May 17, 2005 Visibility 78,505 mi

REGARDING RECALL # 01V261000. MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR [XXX] WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. HOWEVER, I AM HAVING THE EXACT ISSUE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY ARE UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. MY VEHICLE IS THE SAME YEAR AS THE YEAR LISTED IN THE RECALL. IT SEEMS VER...

May 17, 2005 Visibility 78,505 mi

REGARDING RECALL # 01V261000. MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR [XXX] WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. HOWEVER, I AM HAVING THE EXACT ISSUE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY ARE UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. MY VEHICLE IS THE SAME YEAR AS THE YEAR LISTED IN THE RECALL. IT SEEMS VER...

Apr 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,796 mi

SMELLED GASOLINE AND FOUND BOTH FUEL LINES SPRAYING GAS AT FRONT OF ENGINE. FUEL LINES APPEARED TO HAVE DISINTEGRATED. TOOK CAR TO FORD DEALERSHIP - DON CHALMERS IN RIO RANCHO, NM. DEALER REPLACED FUEL LINES FROM TANK TO ENGINE - HAD TO BE ORDERED FROM MICHIGAN. TOTAL COST $667.03 DEALER RETAINED ...

Apr 24, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,796 mi

SMELLED GASOLINE AND FOUND BOTH FUEL LINES SPRAYING GAS AT FRONT OF ENGINE. FUEL LINES APPEARED TO HAVE DISINTEGRATED. TOOK CAR TO FORD DEALERSHIP - DON CHALMERS IN RIO RANCHO, NM. DEALER REPLACED FUEL LINES FROM TANK TO ENGINE - HAD TO BE ORDERED FROM MICHIGAN. TOTAL COST $667.03 DEALER RETAINED ...

Apr 22, 2005 Structure

THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR OPENED AS THE CONSUMER TURNED A CORNER. THE DOOR WAS CLOSED AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION FROM THE COMPUTER IT WAS AJAR. *JB

Apr 22, 2005 Structure

THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR OPENED AS THE CONSUMER TURNED A CORNER. THE DOOR WAS CLOSED AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION FROM THE COMPUTER IT WAS AJAR. *JB

Apr 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP. THEN THE ABS, ODOMETER, AND ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, AND THE ODOMETER WENT BLANK. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO APPLE VALLEY FORD, WHERE WE WERE TOLD THAT ABS SYSTEM HAD BEEN LEAKING FOR SOMETIME WITH NO WARNING ...

Apr 15, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP. THEN THE ABS, ODOMETER, AND ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, AND THE ODOMETER WENT BLANK. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO APPLE VALLEY FORD, WHERE WE WERE TOLD THAT ABS SYSTEM HAD BEEN LEAKING FOR SOMETIME WITH NO WARNING ...

Apr 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP. THEN THE ABS, ODOMETER, AND ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, AND THE ODOMETER WENT BLANK. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO APPLE VALLEY FORD, WHERE WE WERE TOLD THAT ABS SYSTEM HAD BEEN LEAKING FOR SOMETIME WITH NO WARNING ...

Apr 15, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP. THEN THE ABS, ODOMETER, AND ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, AND THE ODOMETER WENT BLANK. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO APPLE VALLEY FORD, WHERE WE WERE TOLD THAT ABS SYSTEM HAD BEEN LEAKING FOR SOMETIME WITH NO WARNING ...

Apr 13, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR DOOR OPEN INDICATOR SYMBOL ON THE DASH IS CONSTANTLY ON. ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED. IN THE BEGINNING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF, DOOR OPEN BELL WOULD CHIME, AND DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING. NOW THE INDICATOR SYMBOL ON DASH STAYS ON AND INTERIOR L...

Apr 13, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

THE 2001 FORD WINDSTAR DOOR OPEN INDICATOR SYMBOL ON THE DASH IS CONSTANTLY ON. ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED. IN THE BEGINNING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF, DOOR OPEN BELL WOULD CHIME, AND DOORS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING. NOW THE INDICATOR SYMBOL ON DASH STAYS ON AND INTERIOR L...

Apr 8, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 64,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE POWER DOORS LOCKED ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IN AN EMERGENCY THEY WILL BE TRAPPED INSIDE . *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM PARK. ONCE IT WAS PULLED OUT OF PARK IT MADE A LOUD BANG. *NM

Apr 8, 2005 Power Train 64,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE POWER DOORS LOCKED ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IN AN EMERGENCY THEY WILL BE TRAPPED INSIDE . *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM PARK. ONCE IT WAS PULLED OUT OF PARK IT MADE A LOUD BANG. *NM

Apr 8, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 64,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE POWER DOORS LOCKED ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IN AN EMERGENCY THEY WILL BE TRAPPED INSIDE . *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM PARK. ONCE IT WAS PULLED OUT OF PARK IT MADE A LOUD BANG. *NM

Apr 8, 2005 Power Train 64,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THE POWER DOORS LOCKED ON THEIR OWN. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT IN AN EMERGENCY THEY WILL BE TRAPPED INSIDE . *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM PARK. ONCE IT WAS PULLED OUT OF PARK IT MADE A LOUD BANG. *NM

Apr 5, 2005 Structure 51,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW SHATTERED TWICE. *AK WITH BOTH OCCURRENCES, THE WEATHER WAS MODERATE, PARKED, LOCKED AND UNOCCUPIED, NO KEYS WERE IN THE IGNITION. *SC

Apr 5, 2005 Structure 51,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW SHATTERED TWICE. *AK WITH BOTH OCCURRENCES, THE WEATHER WAS MODERATE, PARKED, LOCKED AND UNOCCUPIED, NO KEYS WERE IN THE IGNITION. *SC

Mar 29, 2005 Steering 48,200 mi

I PURCHASED THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL 11/18/04 FROM POHANKA CHEVROLET. ON MY WAY TO KANSAS ON 11/20/04 THE CD/CASSETTE PLAYER WENT OUT. THAN I STARTED HEARING A NOISE IN THE STEERING. WHEN I RETURNED THEY EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE STEREO AND AFTER NUMEROUS TIMES IN, THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERI...

Mar 29, 2005 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPRING BROKE AND TORE THROUGH THE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE.*MR A RECALL WAS ISSUED BUT NOT FOR THE CONSUMER'S MODEL OF VEHICLE. *NM

Mar 29, 2005 Steering 48,200 mi

I PURCHASED THIS 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL 11/18/04 FROM POHANKA CHEVROLET. ON MY WAY TO KANSAS ON 11/20/04 THE CD/CASSETTE PLAYER WENT OUT. THAN I STARTED HEARING A NOISE IN THE STEERING. WHEN I RETURNED THEY EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE STEREO AND AFTER NUMEROUS TIMES IN, THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERI...

Mar 29, 2005 Suspension

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SPRING BROKE AND TORE THROUGH THE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE.*MR A RECALL WAS ISSUED BUT NOT FOR THE CONSUMER'S MODEL OF VEHICLE. *NM

Mar 22, 2005 Structure 63,000 mi

ON 3/22/05 I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH NO-ONE BEHIND MY VAN WHEN MY BACK LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED. THIS IS THE SECOND WINDOW IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS TO EXPLODE IN MY VAN. (SEE COMPLAINT OF INCIDENT 10-23-04) THE ONLY COMMONALITY BETWEEN THESE EVENTS WAS THAT BOTH MORNINGS WERE COO...

Mar 22, 2005 Visibility 55,000 mi

ON 10/22/04 I DROPPED MY CHILD AT SCHOOL, AND EXITING THE PARKING LOT THE LEFT REAR SIDE WINDOW OF MY 2001 WINDSTAR VAN EXPLODED. I WAS IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT, TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. ON 3/22/05 I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH NO-ONE BEHIND MY VAN WHEN MY BACK LIFTGATE WI...

Mar 22, 2005 Structure 55,000 mi

ON 10/22/04 I DROPPED MY CHILD AT SCHOOL, AND EXITING THE PARKING LOT THE LEFT REAR SIDE WINDOW OF MY 2001 WINDSTAR VAN EXPLODED. I WAS IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT, TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. ON 3/22/05 I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH NO-ONE BEHIND MY VAN WHEN MY BACK LIFTGATE WI...

Mar 22, 2005 Structure 63,000 mi

ON 3/22/05 I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH NO-ONE BEHIND MY VAN WHEN MY BACK LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED. THIS IS THE SECOND WINDOW IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS TO EXPLODE IN MY VAN. (SEE COMPLAINT OF INCIDENT 10-23-04) THE ONLY COMMONALITY BETWEEN THESE EVENTS WAS THAT BOTH MORNINGS WERE COO...

Mar 22, 2005 Visibility 55,000 mi

ON 10/22/04 I DROPPED MY CHILD AT SCHOOL, AND EXITING THE PARKING LOT THE LEFT REAR SIDE WINDOW OF MY 2001 WINDSTAR VAN EXPLODED. I WAS IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT, TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. ON 3/22/05 I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH NO-ONE BEHIND MY VAN WHEN MY BACK LIFTGATE WI...

Mar 22, 2005 Structure 55,000 mi

ON 10/22/04 I DROPPED MY CHILD AT SCHOOL, AND EXITING THE PARKING LOT THE LEFT REAR SIDE WINDOW OF MY 2001 WINDSTAR VAN EXPLODED. I WAS IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT, TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. ON 3/22/05 I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH NO-ONE BEHIND MY VAN WHEN MY BACK LIFTGATE WI...

Mar 11, 2005 Wheels

VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SHEARED OFF, AND THE LUGS: NUTS WERE STILL ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHA...

Mar 11, 2005 Wheels

VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SHEARED OFF, AND THE LUGS: NUTS WERE STILL ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHA...

Feb 18, 2005 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE PASSENGER WENT TO THE DOCTOR THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY'S BODY SHOP. *AK THE PASSENGER SUFFERED FROM HEADACHES, NECK PAIN, BACK PAIN, AND SHOULDER PAIN. THE DEALER DID NOT ASSUME ANY REPONSIBILITY. *TC

Feb 18, 2005 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE PASSENGER WENT TO THE DOCTOR THE NEXT DAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY'S BODY SHOP. *AK THE PASSENGER SUFFERED FROM HEADACHES, NECK PAIN, BACK PAIN, AND SHOULDER PAIN. THE DEALER DID NOT ASSUME ANY REPONSIBILITY. *TC

Feb 17, 2005 Structure

BACK PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OPENS UNINTENDED AND DOES IT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ON. *JB

Feb 17, 2005 Structure

BACK PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR OPENS UNINTENDED AND DOES IT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ON. *JB

Feb 14, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH TRANSMISSION LOST POWER. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 14, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH TRANSMISSION LOST POWER. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash

I WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND WAS HIT DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I WAS DRIVING A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAD SIDE AIRBAGS. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY HEAD HIT THE DRIVER WINDOW AND BUSTED IT. THANKFULLY, I ONLY RECEIVED A CONCUSSION. FORD IS NOW SAYING TOO BAD. THEY ...

Feb 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash

I WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND WAS HIT DIRECTLY IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I WAS DRIVING A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR THAT HAD SIDE AIRBAGS. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY HEAD HIT THE DRIVER WINDOW AND BUSTED IT. THANKFULLY, I ONLY RECEIVED A CONCUSSION. FORD IS NOW SAYING TOO BAD. THEY ...

Feb 8, 2005 Fuel System, Other 40,400 mi

1) 2001 WINDSTAR MINIVAN STALLED AT LOW IDLE WHILE MAKING A TURN. 2) DRIVER NEARLY WRECKED DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL MORE TIMES WHILE MOVING BEFORE REPAIR WAS DONE. 3) DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS BAD FUEL INTAKE GASKETS WHICH WERE REPLACED. PROBLEM PERSISTED UNTIL IAC VALV...

Feb 8, 2005 Fuel System, Other 40,400 mi

1) 2001 WINDSTAR MINIVAN STALLED AT LOW IDLE WHILE MAKING A TURN. 2) DRIVER NEARLY WRECKED DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL MORE TIMES WHILE MOVING BEFORE REPAIR WAS DONE. 3) DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS BAD FUEL INTAKE GASKETS WHICH WERE REPLACED. PROBLEM PERSISTED UNTIL IAC VALV...

Feb 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE, RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

Feb 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE, RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING A COLLISION OCCURRED.UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT ENGAGE. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING A COLLISION OCCURRED.UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT ENGAGE. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING A COLLISION OCCURRED.UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT ENGAGE. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING A COLLISION OCCURRED.UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT ENGAGE. *AK

Jan 24, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

SINCE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONED. THERE ARE THREE SEPARATE PROBLEMS. THE FIRST AND MOST COMMON IS THAT THE DOOR WILL CLOSE, ONLY TO INSTANTLY OPEN AGAIN. ANY OF THE THREE BUTTONS USED TO CLOSE THE DOOR AUTOMATIC...

Jan 24, 2005 Structure

PROBLEMS WITH SIDE SLIDING DOORS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN BOUGHT TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION 6 TIMES. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BUT HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. *BF *NM

Jan 24, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

SINCE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR HAS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONED. THERE ARE THREE SEPARATE PROBLEMS. THE FIRST AND MOST COMMON IS THAT THE DOOR WILL CLOSE, ONLY TO INSTANTLY OPEN AGAIN. ANY OF THE THREE BUTTONS USED TO CLOSE THE DOOR AUTOMATIC...

Jan 24, 2005 Structure

PROBLEMS WITH SIDE SLIDING DOORS. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN BOUGHT TO THE DEALER'S ATTENTION 6 TIMES. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM BUT HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. *BF *NM

Jan 19, 2005 Power Train 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD TWICE. AS A RESULT, TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION GEARS BROKE CAUSING THE CASE TO CRACK. *TC

Jan 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

VEHICLE'S BACK END SWAYED LEFT AND RIGHT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED AND A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LOWER REAR TIGHT SIDE...

Jan 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

VEHICLE'S BACK END SWAYED LEFT AND RIGHT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED AND A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LOWER REAR TIGHT SIDE...

Jan 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 43,000 mi

VEHICLE'S BACK END SWAYED LEFT AND RIGHT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED AND A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LOWER REAR TIGHT SIDE...

Jan 19, 2005 Suspension 43,000 mi

VEHICLE'S BACK END SWAYED LEFT AND RIGHT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED AND A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LOWER REAR TIGHT SIDE...

Jan 19, 2005 Power Train 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD TWICE. AS A RESULT, TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GAVE NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION GEARS BROKE CAUSING THE CASE TO CRACK. *TC

Jan 19, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 43,000 mi

VEHICLE'S BACK END SWAYED LEFT AND RIGHT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED AND A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LOWER REAR TIGHT SIDE...

Jan 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,000 mi

VEHICLE'S BACK END SWAYED LEFT AND RIGHT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED AND A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LOWER REAR TIGHT SIDE...

Jan 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 43,000 mi

VEHICLE'S BACK END SWAYED LEFT AND RIGHT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED AND A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LOWER REAR TIGHT SIDE...

Jan 19, 2005 Suspension 43,000 mi

VEHICLE'S BACK END SWAYED LEFT AND RIGHT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING. THE BOLT WAS REPLACED AND A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LOWER REAR TIGHT SIDE...

Jan 17, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EITHER POP OPEN OR JAM CLOSED. WHEN JAMMED, THE DOOR IS NEITHER LOCKED OR UNLOCKED AND WILL NOT RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. LUCKILY, THIS WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE SERIOUS INCIDENT. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE IF THERE WERE AN EMERGENCY AND I COULD NOT GET ...

Jan 17, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

POWER SLIDING DOORS ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR EITHER POP OPEN OR JAM CLOSED. WHEN JAMMED, THE DOOR IS NEITHER LOCKED OR UNLOCKED AND WILL NOT RELEASE FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. LUCKILY, THIS WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE SERIOUS INCIDENT. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE IF THERE WERE AN EMERGENCY AND I COULD NOT GET ...

Jan 13, 2005 Air Bags 58,000 mi

DRIVING ON US 60 AND LOOP 101 WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAG LOCATED IN DRIVERS LEFT SIDE OF SEAT EXPLODED. THERE HAD BEEN SOME WOOD PALLET DEBRIS APPROXIMATELY SCATTERED ON THE ROAD 100 HUNDRED YARDS BEHIND THE POINT OF THE AIR BAG ACTIVATION. ANALYSIS FROM THE FORD DEALERSHIP SHOWS THAT SOME SMALL OBJEC...

Jan 13, 2005 Air Bags 58,000 mi

DRIVING ON US 60 AND LOOP 101 WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAG LOCATED IN DRIVERS LEFT SIDE OF SEAT EXPLODED. THERE HAD BEEN SOME WOOD PALLET DEBRIS APPROXIMATELY SCATTERED ON THE ROAD 100 HUNDRED YARDS BEHIND THE POINT OF THE AIR BAG ACTIVATION. ANALYSIS FROM THE FORD DEALERSHIP SHOWS THAT SOME SMALL OBJEC...

Jan 13, 2005 Steering 69,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 100,205 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT STRUT BEARINGS AND STRUTS AT 75,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 100,000. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AT 69,000 MILES. AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AGAIN AT 100,000. I HAV...

Jan 13, 2005 Suspension 69,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 100,205 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT STRUT BEARINGS AND STRUTS AT 75,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 100,000. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AT 69,000 MILES. AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AGAIN AT 100,000. I HAV...

Jan 13, 2005 Air Bags 58,000 mi

DRIVING ON US 60 AND LOOP 101 WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAG LOCATED IN DRIVERS LEFT SIDE OF SEAT EXPLODED. THERE HAD BEEN SOME WOOD PALLET DEBRIS APPROXIMATELY SCATTERED ON THE ROAD 100 HUNDRED YARDS BEHIND THE POINT OF THE AIR BAG ACTIVATION. ANALYSIS FROM THE FORD DEALERSHIP SHOWS THAT SOME SMALL OBJEC...

Jan 13, 2005 Air Bags 58,000 mi

DRIVING ON US 60 AND LOOP 101 WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAG LOCATED IN DRIVERS LEFT SIDE OF SEAT EXPLODED. THERE HAD BEEN SOME WOOD PALLET DEBRIS APPROXIMATELY SCATTERED ON THE ROAD 100 HUNDRED YARDS BEHIND THE POINT OF THE AIR BAG ACTIVATION. ANALYSIS FROM THE FORD DEALERSHIP SHOWS THAT SOME SMALL OBJEC...

Jan 13, 2005 Steering 69,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 100,205 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT STRUT BEARINGS AND STRUTS AT 75,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 100,000. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AT 69,000 MILES. AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AGAIN AT 100,000. I HAV...

Jan 13, 2005 Suspension 69,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 100,205 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT STRUT BEARINGS AND STRUTS AT 75,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 100,000. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AT 69,000 MILES. AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AGAIN AT 100,000. I HAV...

Jan 8, 2005 Electrical System 70,090 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 WINDSTAR PASSENGER REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. THE DOOR WOULD CONSTANTLY CLOSE AND REOPEN. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. MOST RECENTLY THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND HAS BEEN RATTLING. THE PRO...

Jan 8, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 70,090 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 WINDSTAR PASSENGER REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. THE DOOR WOULD CONSTANTLY CLOSE AND REOPEN. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. MOST RECENTLY THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND HAS BEEN RATTLING. THE PRO...

Jan 8, 2005 Electrical System 70,090 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 WINDSTAR PASSENGER REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. THE DOOR WOULD CONSTANTLY CLOSE AND REOPEN. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. MOST RECENTLY THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND HAS BEEN RATTLING. THE PRO...

Jan 8, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 70,090 mi

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 WINDSTAR PASSENGER REAR AUTOMATIC DOOR SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. THE DOOR WOULD CONSTANTLY CLOSE AND REOPEN. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AT LEAST 3 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. MOST RECENTLY THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY AND HAS BEEN RATTLING. THE PRO...

Dec 30, 2004 Power Train 10 mi

OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR'S TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF A ROAD. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ONLY MOMENTS BEFORE AND SAID "CHECK TRANSMISSION". MY CONCERN IS TWO FOLD. FIRST, THEIR WAS NOT ADEQUATE TIME TO RESPOND WHEN THE "CHECK TRANSMISSION" LIGHT APPEARED AND THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN...

Dec 30, 2004 Power Train 10 mi

OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR'S TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF A ROAD. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON ONLY MOMENTS BEFORE AND SAID "CHECK TRANSMISSION". MY CONCERN IS TWO FOLD. FIRST, THEIR WAS NOT ADEQUATE TIME TO RESPOND WHEN THE "CHECK TRANSMISSION" LIGHT APPEARED AND THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN...

Dec 22, 2004 Air Bags 28,800 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR REMAINED ON INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG AND SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE WIRE IN THE HARNESS. THEY HAD TO REMOVE THE LEFT FRONT SEAT CONSOLE AND AIR BAG MODU...

Dec 22, 2004 Air Bags 28,800 mi

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR REMAINED ON INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG AND SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE WIRE IN THE HARNESS. THEY HAD TO REMOVE THE LEFT FRONT SEAT CONSOLE AND AIR BAG MODU...

Dec 9, 2004 Power Train 52,000 mi

THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED TO DRIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 9, 2004 Power Train 52,000 mi

THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED TO DRIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE AUTOMATIC DOOR IT DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. CONSUMER HAS TO PUSH THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE TO CLOSE IT COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE DEALER HAD DONE NOTHING ,BUT PUT A BAND AID ON IT. THE PROBLEM STILL E...

Dec 8, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS. UPON PRESSING THE BUTTON TO CLOSE THE AUTOMATIC DOOR IT DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. CONSUMER HAS TO PUSH THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE TO CLOSE IT COMPLETELY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE DEALER HAD DONE NOTHING ,BUT PUT A BAND AID ON IT. THE PROBLEM STILL E...

Dec 1, 2004 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT UNRAVELED. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A TEAR BETWEEN THE RETRACTOR. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT BELTS WAS NOT A LIFE TIME WARRANTY. *JB *SC

Dec 1, 2004 Electrical System Fire 36,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH CHILDREN INSIDE. WHEN ONE OF THE CHILDREN EXITED THE VEHICLE IT WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER REMOVED THE SECOND CHILD AND NOTICED THAT FIRE SPREAD FROM THE DASHBOARD TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Dec 1, 2004 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT UNRAVELED. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A TEAR BETWEEN THE RETRACTOR. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT BELTS WAS NOT A LIFE TIME WARRANTY. *JB *SC

Dec 1, 2004 Electrical System Fire 36,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH CHILDREN INSIDE. WHEN ONE OF THE CHILDREN EXITED THE VEHICLE IT WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER REMOVED THE SECOND CHILD AND NOTICED THAT FIRE SPREAD FROM THE DASHBOARD TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

Nov 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

(1) I HAD VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING ON THE VAN STARTING ABOUT 4 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT WITH. NOTHING REALLY LEAD UP TO THE FAILURES. (2) BRAKES WOULD FAIL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT WAS USUALLY AFTER I WOULD HIT A SLIGHT BUMP IN THE ROAD WHILE LIGHTLY APPLYING THE BRAKES. I WOULD FEEL ...

Nov 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

(1) I HAD VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING ON THE VAN STARTING ABOUT 4 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT WITH. NOTHING REALLY LEAD UP TO THE FAILURES. (2) BRAKES WOULD FAIL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT WAS USUALLY AFTER I WOULD HIT A SLIGHT BUMP IN THE ROAD WHILE LIGHTLY APPLYING THE BRAKES. I WOULD FEEL ...

Nov 23, 2004 Structure 50 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS DID NOT CLOSE FULLY. THE DOORS WOULD SHUT AND POP BACK OPEN EVEN WHEN LOCKED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT ONLY PROVIDED A TEMPORARY FIX. THE FAILURE STILL EXIST. AT 50,000 THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR BECAUSE IT CONTAINED A LEAK. *JB

Nov 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS DID NOT CLOSE FULLY. THE DOORS WOULD SHUT AND POP BACK OPEN EVEN WHEN LOCKED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT ONLY PROVIDED A TEMPORARY FIX. THE FAILURE STILL EXIST. AT 50,000 THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR BECAUSE IT CONTAINED A LEAK. *JB

Nov 23, 2004 Structure 50 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS DID NOT CLOSE FULLY. THE DOORS WOULD SHUT AND POP BACK OPEN EVEN WHEN LOCKED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT ONLY PROVIDED A TEMPORARY FIX. THE FAILURE STILL EXIST. AT 50,000 THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR BECAUSE IT CONTAINED A LEAK. *JB

Nov 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 50 mi

BOTH SLIDING DOORS DID NOT CLOSE FULLY. THE DOORS WOULD SHUT AND POP BACK OPEN EVEN WHEN LOCKED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS BUT ONLY PROVIDED A TEMPORARY FIX. THE FAILURE STILL EXIST. AT 50,000 THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED TWICE WITHIN A YEAR BECAUSE IT CONTAINED A LEAK. *JB

Nov 22, 2004 Air Bags 35,000 mi

THE CONSUMER COULD SEE THAT THE CRACKS WERE STARTING TO APPEAR ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC

Nov 22, 2004 Air Bags 35,000 mi

THE CONSUMER COULD SEE THAT THE CRACKS WERE STARTING TO APPEAR ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC

Nov 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. MY HUSBAND HAD AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH OUR CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, AND THE SEAT BELTS DIDN'T HOLD HIM IN PLACE. HIS CHEST IS REAL SORE ,AND HE GOT WHIP LASH. HE IS GOING TO THE DOCTOR. ON THE VEHICLE THAT HIT HIM THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. MY HUSBAND HAD AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH OUR CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, AND THE SEAT BELTS DIDN'T HOLD HIM IN PLACE. HIS CHEST IS REAL SORE ,AND HE GOT WHIP LASH. HE IS GOING TO THE DOCTOR. ON THE VEHICLE THAT HIT HIM THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. MY HUSBAND HAD AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH OUR CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, AND THE SEAT BELTS DIDN'T HOLD HIM IN PLACE. HIS CHEST IS REAL SORE ,AND HE GOT WHIP LASH. HE IS GOING TO THE DOCTOR. ON THE VEHICLE THAT HIT HIM THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 8, 2004 Seat Belts Crash

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. MY HUSBAND HAD AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH OUR CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, AND THE SEAT BELTS DIDN'T HOLD HIM IN PLACE. HIS CHEST IS REAL SORE ,AND HE GOT WHIP LASH. HE IS GOING TO THE DOCTOR. ON THE VEHICLE THAT HIT HIM THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

Nov 6, 2004 Electrical System

QUESTIONS: MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WHICH HAS BEEN CAUSING US TROUBLE LATELY. TWO MONTHS AGO, THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET WHILE I WAS DRIVING. AFTER LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR HALF AN HOUR, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO T...

Nov 6, 2004 Electrical System

QUESTIONS: MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN WHICH HAS BEEN CAUSING US TROUBLE LATELY. TWO MONTHS AGO, THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET WHILE I WAS DRIVING. AFTER LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR HALF AN HOUR, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO T...

Nov 3, 2004 Air Bags 55,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TEST, FAILURE CODE 2290 WAS FOUND. AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE/SOME WIRES, AND SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN RECALL 00V270000 AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED.*A...

Nov 3, 2004 Air Bags 55,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TEST, FAILURE CODE 2290 WAS FOUND. AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE/SOME WIRES, AND SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN RECALL 00V270000 AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED.*A...

Oct 26, 2004 Power Train 51,000 mi

TOWARDS THE END OF THE MONTH OF JULY DURING A TRIP TO MAINE MY PUMP SEAL ON MY TRANSMISSION BLEW AND I HAD TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN THE VAN. THE VAN WAS JUST OVER 3 YRS OLD AND THE MILEAGE WAS JUST AT 51,000 THE MECHANIC AT THE REPAIR SHOP SAID AT THIS MILEAGE THIS PROBLEM NEVER SHOULD...

Oct 26, 2004 Power Train 51,000 mi

TOWARDS THE END OF THE MONTH OF JULY DURING A TRIP TO MAINE MY PUMP SEAL ON MY TRANSMISSION BLEW AND I HAD TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED IN THE VAN. THE VAN WAS JUST OVER 3 YRS OLD AND THE MILEAGE WAS JUST AT 51,000 THE MECHANIC AT THE REPAIR SHOP SAID AT THIS MILEAGE THIS PROBLEM NEVER SHOULD...

Oct 24, 2004 Power Train 58,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 58,000 MILES (MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES). $3000 TO REPLACE. I ONLY HAD WINDSTAR FOR 2 YEARS. PURCHASED IN NOV. 2002 WITH 11,000 MILES ON IT. POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED TO LOCK SINCE PURCHASE. THEY MUST BE MANUALLY PUSHED DOWN ($300 TO FIX). *AK

Oct 24, 2004 Power Train 58,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 58,000 MILES (MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES). $3000 TO REPLACE. I ONLY HAD WINDSTAR FOR 2 YEARS. PURCHASED IN NOV. 2002 WITH 11,000 MILES ON IT. POWER DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED TO LOCK SINCE PURCHASE. THEY MUST BE MANUALLY PUSHED DOWN ($300 TO FIX). *AK

Oct 18, 2004 Visibility 68,500 mi

WHILE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY, WITHOUT IGNITION RUNNING, ON A RAINY, 60-DEGREE DAY, REAR WINDOW EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. LUCKILY, THERE WERE NO KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT OR THE DRIVEWAY, AS THIS COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC. IT WAS QUITE AN EXPLOSION, AS THE LARGEST PIECE OF GLASS WAS THE SIZE OF A SILVER DOLLAR....

Oct 18, 2004 Power Train 98,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION MADE A GRIND NOISE AND ENGAGED AND SLAMMED INTO MY GARAGE. WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. AND NOW THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE.*AK

Oct 18, 2004 Visibility 68,500 mi

WHILE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY, WITHOUT IGNITION RUNNING, ON A RAINY, 60-DEGREE DAY, REAR WINDOW EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. LUCKILY, THERE WERE NO KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT OR THE DRIVEWAY, AS THIS COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC. IT WAS QUITE AN EXPLOSION, AS THE LARGEST PIECE OF GLASS WAS THE SIZE OF A SILVER DOLLAR....

Oct 18, 2004 Power Train 98,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION MADE A GRIND NOISE AND ENGAGED AND SLAMMED INTO MY GARAGE. WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. AND NOW THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE.*AK

Oct 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE NOZZLE TURNS OFF, THE GAS BACKS UP AND LEAKS OUT. IT CAN TAKE UP TO A HALF HOUR TO FILL THE TANK.*AK

Oct 14, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE NOZZLE TURNS OFF, THE GAS BACKS UP AND LEAKS OUT. IT CAN TAKE UP TO A HALF HOUR TO FILL THE TANK.*AK

Sep 27, 2004 Electrical System 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE ODOMETER WENT OUT. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE LITTLE SPARKS OF FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE WIRING THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE MASTER CYLINDER MELTED. THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING DOWN ON THE WIRING. *AK

Sep 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE ODOMETER WENT OUT. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE LITTLE SPARKS OF FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE WIRING THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE MASTER CYLINDER MELTED. THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING DOWN ON THE WIRING. *AK

Sep 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE ODOMETER WENT OUT. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE LITTLE SPARKS OF FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE WIRING THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE MASTER CYLINDER MELTED. THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING DOWN ON THE WIRING. *AK

Sep 27, 2004 Tires Crash 25 mi

I HAVE MADE CONTACTS BEFORE WITH FORD. MANY ITEMS UPON MY VEHICLE HAVE WENT BAD SINCE PURCHASE. MY MAIN CONCERN WAS TIRE BLOW OUTS. I CONTACTED FORD AFTER 2 TIRES BLOW OUTS WITHIN 3 MONTHS TIME. SINCE MY CONTACT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AN AIR CONDITIONER, AND OTHER ITEMS. BUT MY MAIN CONCERN WAS A...

Sep 27, 2004 Electrical System 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE ODOMETER WENT OUT. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE LITTLE SPARKS OF FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE WIRING THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE MASTER CYLINDER MELTED. THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING DOWN ON THE WIRING. *AK

Sep 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE ODOMETER WENT OUT. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE LITTLE SPARKS OF FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE WIRING THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE MASTER CYLINDER MELTED. THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING DOWN ON THE WIRING. *AK

Sep 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE ODOMETER WENT OUT. CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO LOOK UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE LITTLE SPARKS OF FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE WIRING THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE MASTER CYLINDER MELTED. THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING DOWN ON THE WIRING. *AK

Sep 27, 2004 Tires Crash 25 mi

I HAVE MADE CONTACTS BEFORE WITH FORD. MANY ITEMS UPON MY VEHICLE HAVE WENT BAD SINCE PURCHASE. MY MAIN CONCERN WAS TIRE BLOW OUTS. I CONTACTED FORD AFTER 2 TIRES BLOW OUTS WITHIN 3 MONTHS TIME. SINCE MY CONTACT I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE AN AIR CONDITIONER, AND OTHER ITEMS. BUT MY MAIN CONCERN WAS A...

Sep 23, 2004 Tires 60,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, THE TIRE RESET WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. *JB

Sep 23, 2004 Tires 60,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, THE TIRE RESET WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. *JB

Sep 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

OIL LEAKS LEADING TO THE ENGINE $700.00 @60,000 MILES ABS ---SYSTEM REPLACED $1200 @74,500 MILES HEAD GASKETS REPLACED AND SOME SUSPENSION PROBLEM $2,000 @ 7500MILES. *AK

Sep 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

OIL LEAKS LEADING TO THE ENGINE $700.00 @60,000 MILES ABS ---SYSTEM REPLACED $1200 @74,500 MILES HEAD GASKETS REPLACED AND SOME SUSPENSION PROBLEM $2,000 @ 7500MILES. *AK

Sep 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

OIL LEAKS LEADING TO THE ENGINE $700.00 @60,000 MILES ABS ---SYSTEM REPLACED $1200 @74,500 MILES HEAD GASKETS REPLACED AND SOME SUSPENSION PROBLEM $2,000 @ 7500MILES. *AK

Sep 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

OIL LEAKS LEADING TO THE ENGINE $700.00 @60,000 MILES ABS ---SYSTEM REPLACED $1200 @74,500 MILES HEAD GASKETS REPLACED AND SOME SUSPENSION PROBLEM $2,000 @ 7500MILES. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Structure 60,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR SHUT ON ITS OWN. TODDLER WAS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR, AND THE DOOR STRUCK HIS HAND. THERE SHOULD BE A SENSOR FOR PEOPLE EXITING OR ENTERING THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 23, 2004 Structure 60,000 mi

SLIDING DOOR SHUT ON ITS OWN. TODDLER WAS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR, AND THE DOOR STRUCK HIS HAND. THERE SHOULD BE A SENSOR FOR PEOPLE EXITING OR ENTERING THE VEHICLE.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A CAR INCIDENT IN WHICH THERE WAS MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY FORD WINDSTAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A CAR INCIDENT IN WHICH THERE WAS MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY FORD WINDSTAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY.*AK

Aug 3, 2004 Power Train

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN HAD ITS TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 47,400 MILES. THE REASON THAT IT FAILED WAS THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT AND THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND TRANSMISSION TECHNICIAN ABOUT THIS AND THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM COMMON TO THIS ...

Aug 3, 2004 Power Train

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR VAN HAD ITS TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 47,400 MILES. THE REASON THAT IT FAILED WAS THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT AND THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND TRANSMISSION TECHNICIAN ABOUT THIS AND THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM COMMON TO THIS ...

Jul 27, 2004 Electrical System 46,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW STOPPED WORKING A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. AT FIRST I WAS ANNOYED AT HAVING TO OPEN THE DOOR AT TOLL BOOTHS ETC, THEN IT OCCURRED TO ME THAT ITS ALSO A BIG SAFETY PROBLEM IF I AM EVER IN AN ACCIDENT. I WILL HAVE IT FIXED AT MY NEXT SERVICE SOON, BUT IF THERE ARE SIMILAR PRO...

Jul 27, 2004 Electrical System 46,000 mi

DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW STOPPED WORKING A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. AT FIRST I WAS ANNOYED AT HAVING TO OPEN THE DOOR AT TOLL BOOTHS ETC, THEN IT OCCURRED TO ME THAT ITS ALSO A BIG SAFETY PROBLEM IF I AM EVER IN AN ACCIDENT. I WILL HAVE IT FIXED AT MY NEXT SERVICE SOON, BUT IF THERE ARE SIMILAR PRO...

Jul 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 45,676 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE TRAVELING 50 MPH. THE DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER HIT HIS HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND SPRAINED HIS WRIST. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Jul 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 45,676 mi

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A VEHICLE TRAVELING 50 MPH. THE DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER HIT HIS HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND SPRAINED HIS WRIST. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Jul 15, 2004 Visibility 85,000 mi

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WILL EITHER WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS AND QUIT OR NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR TWICE, AND THE FRONT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. RECALL 01V261000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECAL...

Jul 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WILL EITHER WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS AND QUIT OR NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR TWICE, AND THE FRONT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. RECALL 01V261000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECAL...

Jul 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WILL EITHER WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS AND QUIT OR NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR TWICE, AND THE FRONT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. RECALL 01V261000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECAL...

Jul 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WILL EITHER WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS AND QUIT OR NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR TWICE, AND THE FRONT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. RECALL 01V261000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECAL...

Jul 15, 2004 Electrical System 85,000 mi

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WILL EITHER WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS AND QUIT OR NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR TWICE, AND THE FRONT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. RECALL 01V261000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECAL...

Jul 15, 2004 Visibility 85,000 mi

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WILL EITHER WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS AND QUIT OR NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR TWICE, AND THE FRONT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. RECALL 01V261000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECAL...

Jul 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WILL EITHER WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS AND QUIT OR NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR TWICE, AND THE FRONT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. RECALL 01V261000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECAL...

Jul 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WILL EITHER WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS AND QUIT OR NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR TWICE, AND THE FRONT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. RECALL 01V261000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECAL...

Jul 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WILL EITHER WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS AND QUIT OR NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR TWICE, AND THE FRONT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. RECALL 01V261000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECAL...

Jul 15, 2004 Electrical System 85,000 mi

WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ENGAGED THEY WILL EITHER WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS AND QUIT OR NOT WORK AT ALL. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR TWICE, AND THE FRONT ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. RECALL 01V261000 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECAL...

Jul 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Seats

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Structure

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Steering

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Interior Lighting

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Structure

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Power Train

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Seats

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Structure

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Steering

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Interior Lighting

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Structure

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jul 8, 2004 Power Train

NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. ITEMS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: ELECTRIC SEAT STOPPED WORKING TWICE, AND TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO. ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY: BRAKES REPLACED AT 30,000+ MILES-TOLD WAS NORMAL FOR THEM TO WEAR OUT SO QUICK...

Jun 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR UNLATCHES WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH WHILE IN MOTION AND/OR PARKED. TWO TIMES I CAME OUT TO MY CAR IN THE MORNING AND FOUND THAT MY BATTERY WAS DEAD BECAUSE THE SLIDING DOOR UNLATCHED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE ON, FOR HOW LONG ...

Jun 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

2001 FORD WINDSTAR - DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR UNLATCHES WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH WHILE IN MOTION AND/OR PARKED. TWO TIMES I CAME OUT TO MY CAR IN THE MORNING AND FOUND THAT MY BATTERY WAS DEAD BECAUSE THE SLIDING DOOR UNLATCHED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE ON, FOR HOW LONG ...

Jun 22, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S REAR SIDE DOOR DID NOT LATCH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE DOOR SWITCH. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. *AK

Jun 22, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S REAR SIDE DOOR DID NOT LATCH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE DOOR SWITCH. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Structure 44,458 mi

ROOF BRACKETS ARE LOOSE. THIS IS CAUSING A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 9, 2004 Structure 44,458 mi

ROOF BRACKETS ARE LOOSE. THIS IS CAUSING A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMERS VEHICLE CRASHED INTO TO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR- BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. MUST PULL UP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE LIGHTS TURN OFF. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMERS VEHICLE CRASHED INTO TO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Exterior Lighting

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR- BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. MUST PULL UP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE LIGHTS TURN OFF. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Seats

CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ANCHORS IN THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT FOR THE LATCH SYSTEM IS CAUSING THE CSS HARNESS STRAP PLATE TO BEND WHEN REMOVING THE CSS BECAUSE THE PLATE ONLY BENDS IN THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Seats

CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ANCHORS IN THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT FOR THE LATCH SYSTEM IS CAUSING THE CSS HARNESS STRAP PLATE TO BEND WHEN REMOVING THE CSS BECAUSE THE PLATE ONLY BENDS IN THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 28, 2004 Steering 60,000 mi

I RAN OUT OF GAS AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, MY HUSBAND WAS IN IRAQ. SINCE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED, IT WASN'T LIKE I COULD JUST PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND GET MY VAN OUT OF THE WAY. IT WAS STUCK...

May 28, 2004 Equipment 60,000 mi

I RAN OUT OF GAS AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, MY HUSBAND WAS IN IRAQ. SINCE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED, IT WASN'T LIKE I COULD JUST PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND GET MY VAN OUT OF THE WAY. IT WAS STUCK...

May 28, 2004 Steering 60,000 mi

I RAN OUT OF GAS AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, MY HUSBAND WAS IN IRAQ. SINCE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED, IT WASN'T LIKE I COULD JUST PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND GET MY VAN OUT OF THE WAY. IT WAS STUCK...

May 28, 2004 Equipment 60,000 mi

I RAN OUT OF GAS AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, MY HUSBAND WAS IN IRAQ. SINCE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED, IT WASN'T LIKE I COULD JUST PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND GET MY VAN OUT OF THE WAY. IT WAS STUCK...

May 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

May 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

May 4, 2004 Visibility 47,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT CAUSE. *AK

May 4, 2004 Visibility 47,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT CAUSE. *AK

Apr 28, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

A 5 YEAR OLD CHILD GOT HIS ARM CAUGHT IN SLIDING DOOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO KICK AND POUND THE DOOR TO GET IT OPEN. CONSUMER FINALLY GOT THE DOOR OPENED BUT NOT BY THE HANDLE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 28, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 59,000 mi

WE HAVE A 01 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED WITH AUTOMATIC DOORS, WITH SAFETY SENSORS. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, NOT ALWAYS OPENING AND CLOSING WITH THE BUTTONS. MY 3YR OLD DAUGHTER REACHED IN THE VAN TO GET A TOY AND THE DOOR CLOSED ON HER ARM,(WITHOUT ANYONE TOUCHING A BUTTON TO ...

Apr 28, 2004 Structure 59,000 mi

WE HAVE A 01 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED WITH AUTOMATIC DOORS, WITH SAFETY SENSORS. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, NOT ALWAYS OPENING AND CLOSING WITH THE BUTTONS. MY 3YR OLD DAUGHTER REACHED IN THE VAN TO GET A TOY AND THE DOOR CLOSED ON HER ARM,(WITHOUT ANYONE TOUCHING A BUTTON TO ...

Apr 28, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

A 5 YEAR OLD CHILD GOT HIS ARM CAUGHT IN SLIDING DOOR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO KICK AND POUND THE DOOR TO GET IT OPEN. CONSUMER FINALLY GOT THE DOOR OPENED BUT NOT BY THE HANDLE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 28, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 59,000 mi

WE HAVE A 01 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED WITH AUTOMATIC DOORS, WITH SAFETY SENSORS. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, NOT ALWAYS OPENING AND CLOSING WITH THE BUTTONS. MY 3YR OLD DAUGHTER REACHED IN THE VAN TO GET A TOY AND THE DOOR CLOSED ON HER ARM,(WITHOUT ANYONE TOUCHING A BUTTON TO ...

Apr 28, 2004 Structure 59,000 mi

WE HAVE A 01 FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED WITH AUTOMATIC DOORS, WITH SAFETY SENSORS. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, NOT ALWAYS OPENING AND CLOSING WITH THE BUTTONS. MY 3YR OLD DAUGHTER REACHED IN THE VAN TO GET A TOY AND THE DOOR CLOSED ON HER ARM,(WITHOUT ANYONE TOUCHING A BUTTON TO ...

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System 75,000 mi

ANY TIME THAT VEHICLE WAS ON THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, WHICH FOUND THREE DIFFERENT CODES ON THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE BATTERY LIGHT, BUT TWO WEEKS LATER IT WAS BACK ON AGAIN.*AK

Apr 22, 2004 Child Seat

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS BANGING ON THE FRONT OF THE SHIELD OF THE CHILD SEAT. SUDDENLY THE ENTIRE SHIELD FELL APART WITH SPRINGS AND PARTS FLYING EVERYWHERE IN THE VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System 75,000 mi

ANY TIME THAT VEHICLE WAS ON THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, WHICH FOUND THREE DIFFERENT CODES ON THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE BATTERY LIGHT, BUT TWO WEEKS LATER IT WAS BACK ON AGAIN.*AK

Apr 22, 2004 Child Seat

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH CONSUMER'S CHILD WAS BANGING ON THE FRONT OF THE SHIELD OF THE CHILD SEAT. SUDDENLY THE ENTIRE SHIELD FELL APART WITH SPRINGS AND PARTS FLYING EVERYWHERE IN THE VEHICLE.*AK

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND TURNING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH OUT ANY WARNING. ALSO HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE TURN SIGNAL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *NM THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND TH...

Apr 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND TURNING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH OUT ANY WARNING. ALSO HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE TURN SIGNAL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *NM THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND TH...

Apr 20, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND TURNING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH OUT ANY WARNING. ALSO HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE TURN SIGNAL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *NM THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND TH...

Apr 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND TURNING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH OUT ANY WARNING. ALSO HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE TURN SIGNAL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *NM THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND TH...

Apr 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND TURNING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH OUT ANY WARNING. ALSO HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE TURN SIGNAL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *NM THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND TH...

Apr 20, 2004 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND TURNING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH OUT ANY WARNING. ALSO HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE TURN SIGNAL WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. *NM THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND TH...

Apr 12, 2004 Power Train 75,763 mi

GOLF MILL FORD DEALERSHIP INDUCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR A RECALL AND THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED A TRANSMISSION FLUSH, INJECTOR FLUSH, THROTTLE BODY SERVICE,POWER STEERING FLUSH AND FUEL FILTER. ON FEB.19, 2004 HAD A TRANSMISSON FLUSH AND THROTTLE BODY SERVICED AT GOLF MILL FORD....

Apr 12, 2004 Power Train 75,763 mi

GOLF MILL FORD DEALERSHIP INDUCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE TAKEN IN FOR A RECALL AND THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED A TRANSMISSION FLUSH, INJECTOR FLUSH, THROTTLE BODY SERVICE,POWER STEERING FLUSH AND FUEL FILTER. ON FEB.19, 2004 HAD A TRANSMISSON FLUSH AND THROTTLE BODY SERVICED AT GOLF MILL FORD....

Mar 19, 2004 Unknown Or Other

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" - FORD VEHICLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I HAD A 95 FORD AEROSTAR, 95 WINDSTAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OCCATIONALLY TURNED ON. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY BECAUSE IT'S ONLY FOR THE EMMISION SYSTEM. I HAVE A 2001 WINDSTAR AND 2002 EXPLORER SPORT TRACT WITH T...

Mar 19, 2004 Unknown Or Other

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" - FORD VEHICLES HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I HAD A 95 FORD AEROSTAR, 95 WINDSTAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OCCATIONALLY TURNED ON. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD NOT TO WORRY BECAUSE IT'S ONLY FOR THE EMMISION SYSTEM. I HAVE A 2001 WINDSTAR AND 2002 EXPLORER SPORT TRACT WITH T...

Mar 17, 2004 Electrical System

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW INOPERABLE, ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERS ON. MOTOR WAS REPLACED IN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, COST: 294.00. MADE APPT. TO HAVE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK - CHARGING $90.00 TO DO SO. *NM

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW INOPERABLE, ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERS ON. MOTOR WAS REPLACED IN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, COST: 294.00. MADE APPT. TO HAVE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK - CHARGING $90.00 TO DO SO. *NM

Mar 17, 2004 Electrical System

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW INOPERABLE, ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERS ON. MOTOR WAS REPLACED IN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, COST: 294.00. MADE APPT. TO HAVE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK - CHARGING $90.00 TO DO SO. *NM

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVER SIDE WINDOW INOPERABLE, ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERS ON. MOTOR WAS REPLACED IN DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, COST: 294.00. MADE APPT. TO HAVE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK - CHARGING $90.00 TO DO SO. *NM

Mar 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTARS BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON ONCE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. I MUST PULL UP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE LIGHTS TURN OFF. I HAD THE CAR SERVICED AT A PRIVATE MECHANIC 4 TIMES NOW AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. IS THERE ANY KNOWN RECALLS/PROBLEMS WITH FORDS BRA...

Mar 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting

MY 2001 FORD WINDSTARS BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON ONCE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. I MUST PULL UP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE THE LIGHTS TURN OFF. I HAD THE CAR SERVICED AT A PRIVATE MECHANIC 4 TIMES NOW AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. IS THERE ANY KNOWN RECALLS/PROBLEMS WITH FORDS BRA...

Mar 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE CONSUMER REMOVED FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO APPLY THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND PUT THE VAN IN NEUTRAL TO STOP VAN FROM ACCELERATING. DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VAN TWICE FOR TH...

Mar 9, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR HAS OPENED BY ITSELF ON A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS SHUT PROPERLY. WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE FIXED IT. STILL HAVE PROBLEM OCCASIONALLY.

Mar 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE CONSUMER REMOVED FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO APPLY THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND PUT THE VAN IN NEUTRAL TO STOP VAN FROM ACCELERATING. DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VAN TWICE FOR TH...

Mar 9, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR HAS OPENED BY ITSELF ON A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS SHUT PROPERLY. WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE FIXED IT. STILL HAVE PROBLEM OCCASIONALLY.

Mar 5, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK, AND ONCE IT LOCKS YOU CAN NOT EVEN PULL THE LOCK UP TRAPPING THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK. *JB

Mar 5, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK, AND ONCE IT LOCKS YOU CAN NOT EVEN PULL THE LOCK UP TRAPPING THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK. *JB

Mar 4, 2004 Power Train 3,600 mi

WHEN REVERSING VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THIS WAS NORMAL. *AK

Mar 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED AIR SENSOR TO THE ENGINE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Mar 4, 2004 Power Train 3,600 mi

WHEN REVERSING VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THIS WAS NORMAL. *AK

Mar 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED AIR SENSOR TO THE ENGINE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

Mar 3, 2004 Visibility 19,180 mi

THERE WERE 2 CRACKS ON THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT APPEARED THAT THE CRACKS ORIGINATED FROM THE BASE OF THE MOLDING. *AK IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT A SMALL PEDDLE CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. *NM

Mar 3, 2004 Visibility 19,180 mi

THERE WERE 2 CRACKS ON THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT APPEARED THAT THE CRACKS ORIGINATED FROM THE BASE OF THE MOLDING. *AK IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT A SMALL PEDDLE CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. *NM

Feb 28, 2004 Structure

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. I AM CONCERNED WITH THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING BECAUSE ONE OF THE MECHANISMS USED TO OPERATE THE DOOR IS INOPERABLE AND THE DOOR NO LONGER WORKS ELECTRICALLY. THE STANDARD COST FOR THIS REPAIR IS $1800.00, ALOT OF MONEY FOR A DOOR REPAIR. MY C...

Feb 28, 2004 Structure

I OWN A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR SEL WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. I AM CONCERNED WITH THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING BECAUSE ONE OF THE MECHANISMS USED TO OPERATE THE DOOR IS INOPERABLE AND THE DOOR NO LONGER WORKS ELECTRICALLY. THE STANDARD COST FOR THIS REPAIR IS $1800.00, ALOT OF MONEY FOR A DOOR REPAIR. MY C...

Feb 24, 2004 Structure 29,000 mi

THE LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED WITHOUT ANY CAUSE. DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE, BUT REPLACED THE GLASS. *AK *MR

Feb 24, 2004 Seat Belts

THE HANDLE STARTED TO CRACK AT THE BOTTOM WHERE IT HOOKED ONTO THE SEAT ON BOTH SIDES. *PH THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE CHILD SEAT WAS OLDER THAN 3 MONTHS. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED THE SIDE NOTCHES WHERE THE SEAT BELTS GO WHEN NOT IN USE ...

Feb 24, 2004 Structure 29,000 mi

THE LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED WITHOUT ANY CAUSE. DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE, BUT REPLACED THE GLASS. *AK *MR

Feb 24, 2004 Seat Belts

THE HANDLE STARTED TO CRACK AT THE BOTTOM WHERE IT HOOKED ONTO THE SEAT ON BOTH SIDES. *PH THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE CHILD SEAT WAS OLDER THAN 3 MONTHS. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED THE SIDE NOTCHES WHERE THE SEAT BELTS GO WHEN NOT IN USE ...

Feb 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE IN GAS TANK WHICH LED CONSUMER TO BELIEVE THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FAILURE. *LA THE FUEL PUMP/FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY RUBBED ON THE GAS TANK FROM THE INSIDE WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL, WHICH CAUSED THE GAS TANK TO HAVE A PIN HOLE LEAK, WITH THE LEAK THE SYSTEM WAS UNABLE TO PRESSURIZE, WHICH CAUSED T...

Feb 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE IN GAS TANK WHICH LED CONSUMER TO BELIEVE THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FAILURE. *LA THE FUEL PUMP/FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY RUBBED ON THE GAS TANK FROM THE INSIDE WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL, WHICH CAUSED THE GAS TANK TO HAVE A PIN HOLE LEAK, WITH THE LEAK THE SYSTEM WAS UNABLE TO PRESSURIZE, WHICH CAUSED T...

Feb 12, 2004 Seats Crash 33,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT. UPON IMPACT SECOND ROW PASSENGER SEAT UNLATCHED FROM THE FLOOR. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Seats Crash 33,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT. UPON IMPACT SECOND ROW PASSENGER SEAT UNLATCHED FROM THE FLOOR. *AK

Feb 9, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING, AND REMAINED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Feb 9, 2004 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING, AND REMAINED ON UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Power Train 49,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE. AS A RESULT, DRIVER HIT A WALL AT 60 MPH. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Power Train 49,100 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE. AS A RESULT, DRIVER HIT A WALL AT 60 MPH. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Visibility 45,000 mi

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH IN PARALLEL TRAFFIC. *AK

Jan 29, 2004 Visibility 45,000 mi

REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH IN PARALLEL TRAFFIC. *AK

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHT EQUIPMENT. *MR THE LIGHT KEPT BLOWING OUT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE TWICE, REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER BRAKE LIGHT ONCE AND THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT TWICE. *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHT EQUIPMENT. *MR THE LIGHT KEPT BLOWING OUT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE TWICE, REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER BRAKE LIGHT ONCE AND THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT TWICE. *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHT EQUIPMENT. *MR THE LIGHT KEPT BLOWING OUT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE TWICE, REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER BRAKE LIGHT ONCE AND THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT TWICE. *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHT EQUIPMENT. *MR THE LIGHT KEPT BLOWING OUT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE TWICE, REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER BRAKE LIGHT ONCE AND THE REAR CENTER BRAKE LIGHT TWICE. *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB

Jan 16, 2004 Power Train 39,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE REVVED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 16, 2004 Power Train 39,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE REVVED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 25,000 mi

THE DOOR DOES NOT BOUNCE BACK. MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND MYSELF GOT CAUGHT IN THE DOOR WHILE IT WAS TRYING TO CLOSE. MY FIVE YEAR OLD HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY TESTED THE DOOR AND SAID IT WAS WORKING FINE. THEY SAID THAT IS HOW THE CAR IS MADE. YOU HAV...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

BOUGHT THE USED VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER. DIDN'T CHECK FOR PAINT PEELING OR RUST, THOUGHT A 2 YEAR OLD CAR WOULDN'T HAVE ANY. I WASHED THE CAR, AND AS I WAXED IT, DISCOVERED THE PEELING PAINT ON THE ROOF RIB, ALMOST ENTIRE LENGHTH OF VEHICLE, THEN FOUND RUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT PASSEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 67,000 mi

BOUGHT THE USED VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER. DIDN'T CHECK FOR PAINT PEELING OR RUST, THOUGHT A 2 YEAR OLD CAR WOULDN'T HAVE ANY. I WASHED THE CAR, AND AS I WAXED IT, DISCOVERED THE PEELING PAINT ON THE ROOF RIB, ALMOST ENTIRE LENGHTH OF VEHICLE, THEN FOUND RUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT PASSEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 25,000 mi

THE DOOR DOES NOT BOUNCE BACK. MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND MYSELF GOT CAUGHT IN THE DOOR WHILE IT WAS TRYING TO CLOSE. MY FIVE YEAR OLD HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY TESTED THE DOOR AND SAID IT WAS WORKING FINE. THEY SAID THAT IS HOW THE CAR IS MADE. YOU HAV...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

BOUGHT THE USED VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER. DIDN'T CHECK FOR PAINT PEELING OR RUST, THOUGHT A 2 YEAR OLD CAR WOULDN'T HAVE ANY. I WASHED THE CAR, AND AS I WAXED IT, DISCOVERED THE PEELING PAINT ON THE ROOF RIB, ALMOST ENTIRE LENGHTH OF VEHICLE, THEN FOUND RUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT PASSEN...

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 67,000 mi

BOUGHT THE USED VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER. DIDN'T CHECK FOR PAINT PEELING OR RUST, THOUGHT A 2 YEAR OLD CAR WOULDN'T HAVE ANY. I WASHED THE CAR, AND AS I WAXED IT, DISCOVERED THE PEELING PAINT ON THE ROOF RIB, ALMOST ENTIRE LENGHTH OF VEHICLE, THEN FOUND RUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT PASSEN...

Jan 12, 2004 Power Train 46,640 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN OCTOBER 2001. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN DECEMBER 2003. I ONLY HAVE 46,640 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS COST ME $2158 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS WITH THIS FEW OF MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSIO...

Jan 12, 2004 Seats 46,640 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN OCTOBER 2001. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN DECEMBER 2003. I ONLY HAVE 46,640 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS COST ME $2158 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS WITH THIS FEW OF MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSIO...

Jan 12, 2004 Visibility 46,640 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN OCTOBER 2001. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN DECEMBER 2003. I ONLY HAVE 46,640 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS COST ME $2158 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS WITH THIS FEW OF MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSIO...

Jan 12, 2004 Power Train 46,640 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN OCTOBER 2001. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN DECEMBER 2003. I ONLY HAVE 46,640 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS COST ME $2158 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS WITH THIS FEW OF MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSIO...

Jan 12, 2004 Seats 46,640 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN OCTOBER 2001. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN DECEMBER 2003. I ONLY HAVE 46,640 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS COST ME $2158 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS WITH THIS FEW OF MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSIO...

Jan 12, 2004 Visibility 46,640 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR IN OCTOBER 2001. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN DECEMBER 2003. I ONLY HAVE 46,640 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS COST ME $2158 TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS WITH THIS FEW OF MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSIO...

Jan 6, 2004 Power Train 27,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC FOUND EXCESSIVE METAL IN THE PAN AND ON THE MAGNET. MECHANIC SUGGESTED REMOVAL OF THE TRANSMISSION FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Jan 6, 2004 Power Train 27,000 mi

CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC FOUND EXCESSIVE METAL IN THE PAN AND ON THE MAGNET. MECHANIC SUGGESTED REMOVAL OF THE TRANSMISSION FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Jan 5, 2004 Visibility

TODAY I HAD THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ON AND DROVE MY FORD WINDSTAR HOME AND PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE. ABOUT ONE HALF HOUR LATER WE HEARD A HUGE EXPLOSION AND FOUND THAT THE REAR WINDOW HAD BLOWN OUT. IT SMELLED LIKE IT HAD BEEN BURNED.*AK

Jan 5, 2004 Visibility

TODAY I HAD THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ON AND DROVE MY FORD WINDSTAR HOME AND PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE. ABOUT ONE HALF HOUR LATER WE HEARD A HUGE EXPLOSION AND FOUND THAT THE REAR WINDOW HAD BLOWN OUT. IT SMELLED LIKE IT HAD BEEN BURNED.*AK

Jan 3, 2004 Power Train 35,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES ON IT. ONE WEEK AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VAN THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT GO OFF. WE TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. SHORTLY AFTER THAT INCIDENT THE REAR HEAT AND A/C WOULD NOT OPERATE. WE ...

Jan 3, 2004 Steering 35,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES ON IT. ONE WEEK AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VAN THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT GO OFF. WE TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. SHORTLY AFTER THAT INCIDENT THE REAR HEAT AND A/C WOULD NOT OPERATE. WE ...

Jan 3, 2004 Power Train 35,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES ON IT. ONE WEEK AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VAN THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT GO OFF. WE TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. SHORTLY AFTER THAT INCIDENT THE REAR HEAT AND A/C WOULD NOT OPERATE. WE ...

Jan 3, 2004 Steering 35,000 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES ON IT. ONE WEEK AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VAN THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT GO OFF. WE TOOK THE VAN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. SHORTLY AFTER THAT INCIDENT THE REAR HEAT AND A/C WOULD NOT OPERATE. WE ...

Dec 22, 2003 Fuel System, Other 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Electrical System 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Tires 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Structure 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Power Train 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Tires 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 45,000 MILES. OUR TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH A COMPLETE REBUILD TO BE DONE. 2,100.00. MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT IS THAT FORD'S DEALERSHIP WAS NOT WILLING TO HELP US IN GETTING A LOANER CAR AND WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES, YOU WOULD THINK THAT THESE SHOULD NOT BE FAILING SO SO...

Dec 22, 2003 Fuel System, Other 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Electrical System 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Tires 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Structure 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Power Train 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Tires 37,500 mi

OVER THIRTY SEPARATE WARRANTY REPAIRS OVER TWO YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRICAL DOOR LOCKS (KIDS COULDN'T EXIT), TRANSMISSION LEAKAGE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE, FRONT-END DEFECTS WITH LOUD THUMPING NOISES AND SEVERAL BODY PROBLEMS. MOST NOTABLE BODY PROBLEMS ARE WIND NOISE AND WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH DOORS AND ...

Dec 22, 2003 Power Train 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 45,000 MILES. OUR TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH A COMPLETE REBUILD TO BE DONE. 2,100.00. MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT IS THAT FORD'S DEALERSHIP WAS NOT WILLING TO HELP US IN GETTING A LOANER CAR AND WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES, YOU WOULD THINK THAT THESE SHOULD NOT BE FAILING SO SO...

Dec 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,420 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. IT HAS BEEN RUNNING POORLY EVEN AFTER AN EXPENSIVE TUNE-UP, WITH POOR ACCELERATION, HEAVY SHIFTING, MISSING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND IT HAS STALLED THREE TIMES. WHEN I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY FOUND THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND I...

Dec 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,420 mi

I HAVE A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR MINIVAN. IT HAS BEEN RUNNING POORLY EVEN AFTER AN EXPENSIVE TUNE-UP, WITH POOR ACCELERATION, HEAVY SHIFTING, MISSING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND IT HAS STALLED THREE TIMES. WHEN I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY FOUND THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND I...

Dec 9, 2003 Electrical System Fire 59,000 mi

WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OF TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Dec 9, 2003 Electrical System Fire 59,000 mi

WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OF TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Dec 4, 2003 Steering 39,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX 40,000 MILES WE HAD TO REPLACE THE "WORN OUT" (STATED BY FORD MECHANIC) RACK AND PINION STEERING, PUMP AND RESERVOIR FOR A COST OF US$ 1,100.00. I DID RESEARCH ONLINE WITH OTHER 2001 WINDSTAR OWNERS AND FOUND SEVERAL CASES OF THIS EXACT SAME REPAIR. THE ENTIRE STEERING ASSEMBL...

Dec 4, 2003 Steering 39,000 mi

2001 FORD WINDSTAR LX 40,000 MILES WE HAD TO REPLACE THE "WORN OUT" (STATED BY FORD MECHANIC) RACK AND PINION STEERING, PUMP AND RESERVOIR FOR A COST OF US$ 1,100.00. I DID RESEARCH ONLINE WITH OTHER 2001 WINDSTAR OWNERS AND FOUND SEVERAL CASES OF THIS EXACT SAME REPAIR. THE ENTIRE STEERING ASSEMBL...

Dec 2, 2003 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE GEAR AND CAR WOULD NOT MOVE IN REVERSE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WOULD COST 1800-2000 MILES. *JB *NM

Dec 2, 2003 Power Train

VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE GEAR AND CAR WOULD NOT MOVE IN REVERSE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WOULD COST 1800-2000 MILES. *JB *NM

Nov 19, 2003 Seats 35,000 mi

MIDDLE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK RECLINED FORWARD WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT THE SEAT HINGE CONNECTOR ALMOST SEVERED CONSUMER HANDS. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED STITCHES.*AK THE CONSUMER WAS CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND PRESSED THE SEAT LATCH. WHEN THE LATCH RELEASED THE SEAT IT CAME FORWARD WITH SUCH FORCE ...

Nov 19, 2003 Seats 35,000 mi

MIDDLE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK RECLINED FORWARD WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT THE SEAT HINGE CONNECTOR ALMOST SEVERED CONSUMER HANDS. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED STITCHES.*AK THE CONSUMER WAS CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND PRESSED THE SEAT LATCH. WHEN THE LATCH RELEASED THE SEAT IT CAME FORWARD WITH SUCH FORCE ...

Nov 13, 2003 Equipment Fire 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING AROMA. THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE SMELL, AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR SPEAKER WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE.*AK

Nov 13, 2003 Exterior Lighting

PROBLEMS WITH TURN SIGNALS ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR.*MR (NAR)

Nov 13, 2003 Equipment Fire 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING AROMA. THE SMELL WAS COMING FROM INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE SMELL, AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR SPEAKER WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE.*AK

Nov 13, 2003 Exterior Lighting

PROBLEMS WITH TURN SIGNALS ON 2001 FORD WINDSTAR.*MR (NAR)

Oct 15, 2003 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. DEALER SAID WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED BECAUSE OF WATER DAMAGE AND CORROSION. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. DEALER SAID WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED BECAUSE OF WATER DAMAGE AND CORROSION. *AK

Oct 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING INTERMITTENTLY ENGINE WOULD STALL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND REPLACED DIFFERENT PARTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Oct 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING INTERMITTENTLY ENGINE WOULD STALL, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND REPLACED DIFFERENT PARTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Structure

WHEN CLOSING PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Structure

WHEN CLOSING PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Sep 17, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE A CHILD WAS GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE SLIDING DOOR CAUGHT THE CHILD'S RIGHT ARM WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM

Sep 17, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE A CHILD WAS GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE SLIDING DOOR CAUGHT THE CHILD'S RIGHT ARM WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM

Aug 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE ACCELERATOR JAMMED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE BACKWARDS AND STRUCK SOME BOULDERS.*MR *TS *JB

Aug 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE ACCELERATOR JAMMED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE BACKWARDS AND STRUCK SOME BOULDERS.*MR *TS *JB

Aug 25, 2003 Equipment

CONSUMER NOTICED ANY SPEED VEHICLE WOULD STALL DUE TO ANTI THEFT DEVICE. *AK

Aug 25, 2003 Equipment

CONSUMER NOTICED ANY SPEED VEHICLE WOULD STALL DUE TO ANTI THEFT DEVICE. *AK

Aug 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 52,500 mi

VECHICLE ACCELARATION WHEN FOOT IS OFF GAS. PUMPING GAS PEDAL DID NOT STOP THIS ACTION. PUMPING BRAKES OR PRESSING HARD ON BRAKES DO NOT STOP ACTION. ONLY PLACING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN SHIFTING BACK INTO DRIVE STOP THIS ACTION. WAS ON MERRITT PARKWAY IN CT WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS IS THE SECO...

Aug 13, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 52,500 mi

VECHICLE ACCELARATION WHEN FOOT IS OFF GAS. PUMPING GAS PEDAL DID NOT STOP THIS ACTION. PUMPING BRAKES OR PRESSING HARD ON BRAKES DO NOT STOP ACTION. ONLY PLACING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN SHIFTING BACK INTO DRIVE STOP THIS ACTION. WAS ON MERRITT PARKWAY IN CT WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THIS IS THE SECO...

Aug 4, 2003 Electrical System Crash

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STARTER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STARTER, AND SOME INTERIOR DAMAGE WAS DONE. CONSUEMR WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND SHE FELT THAT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE STARTER. M...

Aug 4, 2003 Electrical System Crash

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STARTER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STARTER, AND SOME INTERIOR DAMAGE WAS DONE. CONSUEMR WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND SHE FELT THAT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE STARTER. M...

Jul 1, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN. *AK

Jul 1, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES ENGINE STARTS SURGING AND SHAKING. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES ENGINE STARTS SURGING AND SHAKING. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES ENGINE STARTS SURGING AND SHAKING. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES ENGINE STARTS SURGING AND SHAKING. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 26, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMERS CHILD STUCK HER FINGER INSIDE OF THE A SMALL HOLE IN THE CONSOLE AND A SAW HAD TO BE USED TO GET THE CHILD'S FINGER OUT OF THE HOLE. *NLM *CB *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMERS CHILD STUCK HER FINGER INSIDE OF THE A SMALL HOLE IN THE CONSOLE AND A SAW HAD TO BE USED TO GET THE CHILD'S FINGER OUT OF THE HOLE. *NLM *CB *JB

Jun 18, 2003 Suspension 3,000 mi

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED WITH ONLY 3,000 MILES ON VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 18, 2003 Suspension 3,000 mi

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILED WITH ONLY 3,000 MILES ON VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,000 mi

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) SYSTEM FAILURE. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FAILURE. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Tires 31,000 mi

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) SYSTEM FAILURE. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FAILURE. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Steering 31,000 mi

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) SYSTEM FAILURE. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FAILURE. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Unknown Or Other 31,000 mi

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) SYSTEM FAILURE. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FAILURE. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 31,000 mi

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) SYSTEM FAILURE. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FAILURE. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Tires 31,000 mi

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) SYSTEM FAILURE. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FAILURE. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Steering 31,000 mi

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) SYSTEM FAILURE. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FAILURE. *TT

Jun 1, 2003 Unknown Or Other 31,000 mi

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) SYSTEM FAILURE. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM FAILURE. *TT

May 8, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR. *JB

May 8, 2003 Seats

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR. *JB

May 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVING TO THROW IT NEUTRAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE.B PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

May 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVING TO THROW IT NEUTRAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE.B PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

May 2, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 55 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION YET NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 55 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION YET NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM

Apr 29, 2003 Seat Belts 23,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT COMES UNDONE. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELT THAT WE HAVE BEEN HAVING AND NOTIFIED OUR FORD DEALER (WINNER FORD, CHERRY HILL, NJ) ABOUT ON OUR 25000 SERVICE. THE SERVICE REP TESTED THE SEAT BELT LATCH WITH A TESTER AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. I WAS TOLD ...

Apr 29, 2003 Seat Belts 23,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT COMES UNDONE. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELT THAT WE HAVE BEEN HAVING AND NOTIFIED OUR FORD DEALER (WINNER FORD, CHERRY HILL, NJ) ABOUT ON OUR 25000 SERVICE. THE SERVICE REP TESTED THE SEAT BELT LATCH WITH A TESTER AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. I WAS TOLD ...

Apr 28, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HILL, AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE FORWARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 28, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HILL, AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE FORWARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 15, 2003 Structure 1,600 mi

THE HOOD OF THE SUV IS PARTIALLY MADE OF CHROME WHICH RATTLED AT HIGH SPEEDS. *NLM

Apr 15, 2003 Structure 1,600 mi

THE HOOD OF THE SUV IS PARTIALLY MADE OF CHROME WHICH RATTLED AT HIGH SPEEDS. *NLM

Apr 4, 2003 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *...

Apr 4, 2003 Seat Belts

AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *...

Apr 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *...

Apr 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *...

Apr 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *...

Apr 4, 2003 Electrical System

AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *...

Apr 4, 2003 Seat Belts

AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *...

Apr 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *...

Apr 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *...

Apr 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL HAD TO BE INSTALLED, THE SEAT BUCKLES AND REAR WIPER MOTOR COVER WERE REPLACED, THE ABS FAILED, AND RIGHT BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD ILLUMINATED, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SPEED SENSOR AND BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. *...

Apr 1, 2003 Steering 56,250 mi

I HAD MY VAN FOR 1 YEAR. RECENTLY, THE INNER TIE ROD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY WORN OUT WITH JUST 56,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD THIS DONE BECAUSE THE VANS STEERING HAD A LEAN TO IT. IT WOULD FEEL LIKE THE LEFT TIRE WAS LEANING WHEN I WOULD GO THROUGH A TURN. AT NOR...

Apr 1, 2003 Steering 56,250 mi

I HAD MY VAN FOR 1 YEAR. RECENTLY, THE INNER TIE ROD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY WORN OUT WITH JUST 56,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD THIS DONE BECAUSE THE VANS STEERING HAD A LEAN TO IT. IT WOULD FEEL LIKE THE LEFT TIRE WAS LEANING WHEN I WOULD GO THROUGH A TURN. AT NOR...

Mar 21, 2003 Tires Crash 24,000 mi

TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH WRONG SIZE BY 2 SEPARATE DEALERS CAUSING TIRE SENSOR LIGHT TO BE ON . AFTER OVER 25 SERVICE VISITS PROBLEM DISCOVERED .DEALER SENT HOME WITH KNOWN SAFETY PROBLEM "WOULD NOT CORRECT PROPERLY" 4 DAYS LATER ACCIDENT RESULTED. *NLM

Mar 21, 2003 Tires Crash 24,000 mi

TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH WRONG SIZE BY 2 SEPARATE DEALERS CAUSING TIRE SENSOR LIGHT TO BE ON . AFTER OVER 25 SERVICE VISITS PROBLEM DISCOVERED .DEALER SENT HOME WITH KNOWN SAFETY PROBLEM "WOULD NOT CORRECT PROPERLY" 4 DAYS LATER ACCIDENT RESULTED. *NLM

Mar 20, 2003 Seats Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED THE MIDDLE ROW SEAT TO COME OFF TRACK AND THREW THE SEAT INTO THE AIR. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 20, 2003 Seats Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED THE MIDDLE ROW SEAT TO COME OFF TRACK AND THREW THE SEAT INTO THE AIR. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 13, 2003 Interior Lighting

THE DOME, AND DOOR LIGHTS CAME ON UNEXPECTEDLY AND IMPAIRED CONSUMER'S VISION. *JB

Mar 13, 2003 Interior Lighting

THE DOME, AND DOOR LIGHTS CAME ON UNEXPECTEDLY AND IMPAIRED CONSUMER'S VISION. *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Steering

THE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Steering

THE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED.*JB

Mar 9, 2003 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. AFTER I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, THE SEAT BELT POPPED OFF. I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS DRIVABLE, THE SEAT BELT REMAINED LOCKED AND UNUSABLE AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *NLM RQ04011...

Mar 9, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. AFTER I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, THE SEAT BELT POPPED OFF. I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS DRIVABLE, THE SEAT BELT REMAINED LOCKED AND UNUSABLE AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *NLM RQ04011...

Mar 9, 2003 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. AFTER I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, THE SEAT BELT POPPED OFF. I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS DRIVABLE, THE SEAT BELT REMAINED LOCKED AND UNUSABLE AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *NLM RQ04011...

Mar 9, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. AFTER I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, THE SEAT BELT POPPED OFF. I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS DRIVABLE, THE SEAT BELT REMAINED LOCKED AND UNUSABLE AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *NLM RQ04011...

Feb 28, 2003 Wheels

THE RIM ON THE VEHICLE SEPARATED.*JB

Feb 28, 2003 Wheels

THE RIM ON THE VEHICLE SEPARATED.*JB

Feb 27, 2003 Wheels

THE RIM CRACKED INTO THE TIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO LEAK AIR. *JB

Feb 27, 2003 Wheels

THE RIM CRACKED INTO THE TIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO LEAK AIR. *JB

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS EMISSIONS, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON. AFTER DIAGNOSTIC WAS COMPLETE, IT WAS DETERMINED TO REPLACE THE EGR VALVE & SENSOR. VAN HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION IN NC DUE TO "NOT READY" REJECTION SINCE THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MINIVAN HAS BEEN AT THE FORD MOTOR DEALERSHIP FOR APP...

Feb 24, 2003 Equipment 40,000 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON. AFTER DIAGNOSTIC WAS COMPLETE, IT WAS DETERMINED TO REPLACE THE EGR VALVE & SENSOR. VAN HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION IN NC DUE TO "NOT READY" REJECTION SINCE THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MINIVAN HAS BEEN AT THE FORD MOTOR DEALERSHIP FOR APP...

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS EMISSIONS, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON. AFTER DIAGNOSTIC WAS COMPLETE, IT WAS DETERMINED TO REPLACE THE EGR VALVE & SENSOR. VAN HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION IN NC DUE TO "NOT READY" REJECTION SINCE THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MINIVAN HAS BEEN AT THE FORD MOTOR DEALERSHIP FOR APP...

Feb 24, 2003 Equipment 40,000 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON. AFTER DIAGNOSTIC WAS COMPLETE, IT WAS DETERMINED TO REPLACE THE EGR VALVE & SENSOR. VAN HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION IN NC DUE TO "NOT READY" REJECTION SINCE THE ABOVE MENTIONED REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MINIVAN HAS BEEN AT THE FORD MOTOR DEALERSHIP FOR APP...

Feb 13, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS ON 3 OCCASIONS.*JB

Feb 13, 2003 Suspension

THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT, THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS ON 3 OCCASIONS.*JB

Feb 10, 2003 Electrical System

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE NO LIGHTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE.*JB

Feb 10, 2003 Electrical System

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE NO LIGHTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE.*JB

Jan 21, 2003 Visibility 40,000 mi

TURNED ON REAR DEFOGGER-WINDOW SHATTERED

Jan 21, 2003 Visibility 40,000 mi

TURNED ON REAR DEFOGGER-WINDOW SHATTERED

Jan 14, 2003 Electrical System 57,000 mi

THE DASH SHORTED OUT. CAUSING THE HEATER, FAN, AND RADIO TO STAOP WORKING. I HAD ALREADY TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR THE EARLIER RECALL AND THE SEAL WAS REPLACED. THEN IT SHORTED AGAIN AND THIS TIME I HAD TO PAY FOR IT.

Jan 14, 2003 Electrical System 57,000 mi

THE DASH SHORTED OUT. CAUSING THE HEATER, FAN, AND RADIO TO STAOP WORKING. I HAD ALREADY TAKEN THE VAN IN FOR THE EARLIER RECALL AND THE SEAL WAS REPLACED. THEN IT SHORTED AGAIN AND THIS TIME I HAD TO PAY FOR IT.

Jan 3, 2003 Structure 33,000 mi

I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON EDMUNDS.COM (TOWN HALL) FROM OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS. I'M CONCERNED FOR MY FAMILY WITH THESE DOORS FAILING. I AM GOING BACK TO MY FORD DEALER FOR A SECOND VISIT TO HAVE THEM FIX A PROBLEM THAT IS OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE TO MY FAMILY AND FAMILIES OF WINDSTAR OWNERS. FORD...

Jan 3, 2003 Structure 33,000 mi

I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON EDMUNDS.COM (TOWN HALL) FROM OTHER WINDSTAR OWNERS. I'M CONCERNED FOR MY FAMILY WITH THESE DOORS FAILING. I AM GOING BACK TO MY FORD DEALER FOR A SECOND VISIT TO HAVE THEM FIX A PROBLEM THAT IS OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE TO MY FAMILY AND FAMILIES OF WINDSTAR OWNERS. FORD...

Jan 2, 2003 Visibility

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVE WAY REAR WINDSHIELD BROKE. TS. *AK

Jan 2, 2003 Visibility

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVE WAY REAR WINDSHIELD BROKE. TS. *AK

Dec 19, 2002 Power Train

WE HAVE LEASED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND HAVE HAD IT FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS, TAKING OUT 15,000 MILES PER YEAR. SEVERAL DAYS AGO, WE COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR AFTER WE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. WE FINALLY HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AT OUR EXPENSE AND FOUND OUT THAT THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN "BLOWN." (ONLY...

Dec 19, 2002 Power Train

WE HAVE LEASED A 2001 FORD WINDSTAR AND HAVE HAD IT FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS, TAKING OUT 15,000 MILES PER YEAR. SEVERAL DAYS AGO, WE COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR AFTER WE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. WE FINALLY HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AT OUR EXPENSE AND FOUND OUT THAT THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN "BLOWN." (ONLY...

Dec 9, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH AN ANIMAL WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 80-90LBS WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45-50MPH ON HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SAFETY BELTS EXTRACTED "ENTIRELY" FROM THEIR HOUSING AND DID NOT RETRACT TO RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS. THE CONSUMER AND PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES AS A RESULT. TS

Dec 9, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH AN 80-90LB ANIMAL TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 45-50MPH. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TS

Dec 9, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

CONSUMER COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH AN ANIMAL WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 80-90LBS WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45-50MPH ON HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SAFETY BELTS EXTRACTED "ENTIRELY" FROM THEIR HOUSING AND DID NOT RETRACT TO RESTRAIN OCCUPANTS. THE CONSUMER AND PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES AS A RESULT. TS

Dec 9, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH AN 80-90LB ANIMAL TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 45-50MPH. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TS

Oct 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED WITH NORMAL BRAKING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE SIDE OF ANOTHER CAR BEFORE STANDING ON THE BRAKES FINALLY RESULTED IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. MR

Oct 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED WITH NORMAL BRAKING. THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE SIDE OF ANOTHER CAR BEFORE STANDING ON THE BRAKES FINALLY RESULTED IN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. MR

Oct 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AND NO WARNING THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE NON DRIVABLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AND NO WARNING THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE NON DRIVABLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 7, 2002 Equipment Fire 3,000 mi

NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER, THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. *MR INVESTIGATIVE REPORT REVEALED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS FROM THE FAILURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER LINES WHICH HAD BEEN REPLACED PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *TT

Oct 7, 2002 Equipment Fire 3,000 mi

NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF VEHICLE. SHORTLY AFTER, THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. *MR INVESTIGATIVE REPORT REVEALED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS FROM THE FAILURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONER LINES WHICH HAD BEEN REPLACED PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *TT

Oct 1, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND THE SIDE AIR BAG ON THE PASSANGER SIDE DEPLOYED WITH NO SPECIFIC REASON.THERE WAS A LOT OF DAMAGE ON THE VEHICLE.DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM

Oct 1, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND THE SIDE AIR BAG ON THE PASSANGER SIDE DEPLOYED WITH NO SPECIFIC REASON.THERE WAS A LOT OF DAMAGE ON THE VEHICLE.DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. NLM

Sep 27, 2002 Tires

WHILE IN MOTION, VEHICLE SUFFERED A BLOWOUT. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHARGES INCURRED FOR THE BLOWN TIRE. *JG THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE INOPERATIVE. (RECALL#01V227001) THE TIRE HAD LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND MILES WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. *SCC RQ04011.*P...

Sep 27, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE IN MOTION, VEHICLE SUFFERED A BLOWOUT. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHARGES INCURRED FOR THE BLOWN TIRE. *JG THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE INOPERATIVE. (RECALL#01V227001) THE TIRE HAD LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND MILES WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. *SCC RQ04011.*P...

Sep 27, 2002 Tires

WHILE IN MOTION, VEHICLE SUFFERED A BLOWOUT. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHARGES INCURRED FOR THE BLOWN TIRE. *JG THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE INOPERATIVE. (RECALL#01V227001) THE TIRE HAD LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND MILES WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. *SCC RQ04011.*P...

Sep 27, 2002 Seat Belts

WHILE IN MOTION, VEHICLE SUFFERED A BLOWOUT. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHARGES INCURRED FOR THE BLOWN TIRE. *JG THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE INOPERATIVE. (RECALL#01V227001) THE TIRE HAD LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND MILES WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. *SCC RQ04011.*P...

Sep 24, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THE AUTOMATIC DOORS HAVE NO SENSORS TO STOP THEM IF SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS IN THE WAY. DOOR ALREADY CLOSED ON CONSUMER WHILE REMOVING CHILDREN FROM VEHICLE. *TT

Sep 24, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THE AUTOMATIC DOORS HAVE NO SENSORS TO STOP THEM IF SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS IN THE WAY. DOOR ALREADY CLOSED ON CONSUMER WHILE REMOVING CHILDREN FROM VEHICLE. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. DEALER REPLACE FUEL CAP AND EVAPORATIVE PURGE VALVE, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXIST AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS STALLING CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE NO BRAKING AND POWER STEERING POWER. SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN SETTING STILL. BELT TENSIONER REPLACED. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES RIGHT SLIDING DOOR HANGS 1/2 WAY AT TIMES. RIGHT SIDE DOOR LUBED AND ADJUSTED. DOOR MOULDING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DRIVERS DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACED. CHECK WINDNOISE, NO PROBLEM FOUND. ALL DOOR LOCKS AND REAR LIFTGATE SHOCKS WERE GREASED. RIGHT DOOR HANGS UP AND WILL NOT OPEN EA...

Sep 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES CRUISE CONTROL COMES ON AND GOES AT CERTAIN SPEEDS AND WILL NOT SET ACCURATELY. DEALER CHECKED SPEED CONTROL, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES SAFETY RECALL 02S33 RELATING TO THE TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR / SEALER CANNOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS AT DEALERSHIP. ...

Sep 17, 2002 Trailer Hitches

CONSUMER STATES CRUISE CONTROL COMES ON AND GOES AT CERTAIN SPEEDS AND WILL NOT SET ACCURATELY. DEALER CHECKED SPEED CONTROL, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES SAFETY RECALL 02S33 RELATING TO THE TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR / SEALER CANNOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS AT DEALERSHIP. ...

Sep 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD SOMETIMES WHEN FIRST START OFF. DEALER STATES APPEARS TO BE OPERATING NORMAL. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS OR SOMETHING IS MAKING NOISE. DEALER FOUND TIRES NEED ROTATING, WHEEL BEARING OK. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR IS NOISY. DEALER CHECKED COMPRESSOR FOR NOISE, BUT NO PROBLEM FOUND. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGH AND JERKS. THE INDICATOR DOESN'T LINE UP. DEALER ADJUSTED INDICATOR, AND NOW APPEARS TO SHIFT CORRECTLY. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES TO CHECK WIPER BLADES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. LEFT REAR WINDOW RATTLES. DEALER TIGHTEN WINDOW BRACKET. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. DEALER REPLACE FUEL CAP AND EVAPORATIVE PURGE VALVE, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXIST AND NOW THE VEHICLE IS STALLING CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE NO BRAKING AND POWER STEERING POWER. SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN SETTING STILL. BELT TENSIONER REPLACED. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES RIGHT SLIDING DOOR HANGS 1/2 WAY AT TIMES. RIGHT SIDE DOOR LUBED AND ADJUSTED. DOOR MOULDING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DRIVERS DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACED. CHECK WINDNOISE, NO PROBLEM FOUND. ALL DOOR LOCKS AND REAR LIFTGATE SHOCKS WERE GREASED. RIGHT DOOR HANGS UP AND WILL NOT OPEN EA...

Sep 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES CRUISE CONTROL COMES ON AND GOES AT CERTAIN SPEEDS AND WILL NOT SET ACCURATELY. DEALER CHECKED SPEED CONTROL, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES SAFETY RECALL 02S33 RELATING TO THE TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR / SEALER CANNOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS AT DEALERSHIP. ...

Sep 17, 2002 Trailer Hitches

CONSUMER STATES CRUISE CONTROL COMES ON AND GOES AT CERTAIN SPEEDS AND WILL NOT SET ACCURATELY. DEALER CHECKED SPEED CONTROL, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. CONSUMER STATES SAFETY RECALL 02S33 RELATING TO THE TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR / SEALER CANNOT BE PERFORMED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS AT DEALERSHIP. ...

Sep 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE JUMPS FORWARD SOMETIMES WHEN FIRST START OFF. DEALER STATES APPEARS TO BE OPERATING NORMAL. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS OR SOMETHING IS MAKING NOISE. DEALER FOUND TIRES NEED ROTATING, WHEEL BEARING OK. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR IS NOISY. DEALER CHECKED COMPRESSOR FOR NOISE, BUT NO PROBLEM FOUND. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGH AND JERKS. THE INDICATOR DOESN'T LINE UP. DEALER ADJUSTED INDICATOR, AND NOW APPEARS TO SHIFT CORRECTLY. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES TO CHECK WIPER BLADES. DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. LEFT REAR WINDOW RATTLES. DEALER TIGHTEN WINDOW BRACKET. *TT

Sep 12, 2002 Power Train

I FEEL THAT THESE COMPONENT FAILURES HAVE CAUSED A SAFETY RISK FOR MY FAMILY AND I. I BOUGHT A WINDSTAR BASED MAINLY ON IT'S SAFETY RATINGS. THIS DISAPPOINTS ME. *AK

Sep 12, 2002 Power Train

I FEEL THAT THESE COMPONENT FAILURES HAVE CAUSED A SAFETY RISK FOR MY FAMILY AND I. I BOUGHT A WINDSTAR BASED MAINLY ON IT'S SAFETY RATINGS. THIS DISAPPOINTS ME. *AK

Aug 27, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD THE VAN IN BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE FIRST TIME THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A FAULTY SENSOR BUT NOW THEY SAY IT IS A CRACKED SEAL IN THE FUEL TANK. WHEN I ASKED THE PART'S GUY WHEN I COULD EXPECT THE PART IN HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A "NATIONAL BACKORD...

Aug 27, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD THE VAN IN BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE FIRST TIME THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A FAULTY SENSOR BUT NOW THEY SAY IT IS A CRACKED SEAL IN THE FUEL TANK. WHEN I ASKED THE PART'S GUY WHEN I COULD EXPECT THE PART IN HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A "NATIONAL BACKORD...

Aug 27, 2002 Unknown Or Other

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD THE VAN IN BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE FIRST TIME THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A FAULTY SENSOR BUT NOW THEY SAY IT IS A CRACKED SEAL IN THE FUEL TANK. WHEN I ASKED THE PART'S GUY WHEN I COULD EXPECT THE PART IN HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A "NATIONAL BACKORD...

Aug 27, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD THE VAN IN BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE FIRST TIME THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A FAULTY SENSOR BUT NOW THEY SAY IT IS A CRACKED SEAL IN THE FUEL TANK. WHEN I ASKED THE PART'S GUY WHEN I COULD EXPECT THE PART IN HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A "NATIONAL BACKORD...

Aug 26, 2002 Structure

BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES, HINGES AND MOTOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED. DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS NOTICED A KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS VIBRATION IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Structure

BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES, HINGES AND MOTOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED. DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER HAS NOTICED A KNOCKING NOISE IN ENGINE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS VIBRATION IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO STAY CLOSE. WHILE DRIVING ALONG DOOR AJAR SIGNAL ON THE DASHBOARD WILL ILLUMINTATE TO ALERT THAT DOOR HAS POPPED OPEN. POWER SLIDING DOOR CANNOT BE MANUALLY FORCED TO CLOSE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Structure

POWER SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO STAY CLOSE. WHILE DRIVING ALONG DOOR AJAR SIGNAL ON THE DASHBOARD WILL ILLUMINTATE TO ALERT THAT DOOR HAS POPPED OPEN. POWER SLIDING DOOR CANNOT BE MANUALLY FORCED TO CLOSE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRYING TO STOP CONSUMER WILL PRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD ON BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO THE FACT THAT ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRYING TO STOP CONSUMER WILL PRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD ON BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO THE FACT THAT ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FOR QUITE SOME TIME I FELT THAT MY LEFT DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL WAS GOING ON ALL BY ITSELF AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN. I NOT ONLY CONFIRMED THIS TO BE TRUE BUT CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN AFTER EVERY RIGHT TURN. AFTER THE STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO TURN TO GO STRAIGHT AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN, A GENTLE PUSH TO TH...

Jul 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting

FOR QUITE SOME TIME I FELT THAT MY LEFT DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL WAS GOING ON ALL BY ITSELF AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN. I NOT ONLY CONFIRMED THIS TO BE TRUE BUT CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN AFTER EVERY RIGHT TURN. AFTER THE STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO TURN TO GO STRAIGHT AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN, A GENTLE PUSH TO TH...

Jul 26, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THE ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT FAILED. DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER BRUISED HER STERNUM AND HURT HER BACK. *YH

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THE ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT FAILED. DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER BRUISED HER STERNUM AND HURT HER BACK. *YH

Jul 26, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THE ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT FAILED. DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER BRUISED HER STERNUM AND HURT HER BACK. *YH

Jul 26, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THE ACCIDENT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT FAILED. DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER BRUISED HER STERNUM AND HURT HER BACK. *YH

Jul 18, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THEFT LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON REAR WIPER COMES ON BY IT SELF AND ENGINE TURNS OFF LEAVING VEHICLE MOVING WITH NO POWER, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES. AFTER STOPPING VEHICLES IGNITION IS LOCKED OUT WITH NO POWER/NO CRANK.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THEFT LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON REAR WIPER COMES ON BY IT SELF AND ENGINE TURNS OFF LEAVING VEHICLE MOVING WITH NO POWER, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES. AFTER STOPPING VEHICLES IGNITION IS LOCKED OUT WITH NO POWER/NO CRANK.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THEFT LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON REAR WIPER COMES ON BY IT SELF AND ENGINE TURNS OFF LEAVING VEHICLE MOVING WITH NO POWER, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES. AFTER STOPPING VEHICLES IGNITION IS LOCKED OUT WITH NO POWER/NO CRANK.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THEFT LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON REAR WIPER COMES ON BY IT SELF AND ENGINE TURNS OFF LEAVING VEHICLE MOVING WITH NO POWER, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES. AFTER STOPPING VEHICLES IGNITION IS LOCKED OUT WITH NO POWER/NO CRANK.*AK

Jul 16, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, MY DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENED ON IT'S OWN. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE AUTOMATIC SETTING, AND SHUT THE DOOR MANUALLY. LUCKILY, I WAS IN THE VAN ALONE, NOT WITH MY WIFE AND 3 1/2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I CALLED THE DEALERSH...

Jul 16, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, MY DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENED ON IT'S OWN. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE AUTOMATIC SETTING, AND SHUT THE DOOR MANUALLY. LUCKILY, I WAS IN THE VAN ALONE, NOT WITH MY WIFE AND 3 1/2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I CALLED THE DEALERSH...

Jul 14, 2002 Visibility

2ND ATTEMPT TO FIX NOISE COMING FROM WINDSHIELD, COWL WAS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. SOUNDS LIKE WINDOWS ARE OPEN INSIDE WHEN AIR IS OFF, ALL WINDOWS ARE SHUT. SPEEDS REACH 55 AND OVER, LOUD SQUEEK COMING FROM LOWER WINDSHIELD AREA. WHEN I SPOKE TO MECHANIC HE MENTIONED THAT THIS WAS OT...

Jul 14, 2002 Visibility

2ND ATTEMPT TO FIX NOISE COMING FROM WINDSHIELD, COWL WAS REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. SOUNDS LIKE WINDOWS ARE OPEN INSIDE WHEN AIR IS OFF, ALL WINDOWS ARE SHUT. SPEEDS REACH 55 AND OVER, LOUD SQUEEK COMING FROM LOWER WINDSHIELD AREA. WHEN I SPOKE TO MECHANIC HE MENTIONED THAT THIS WAS OT...

Jul 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE HAS A 6-7 SECOND DELAY RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION. WHEN THROTTLE IS APPLIED ENGINE REVS UP, AND JERKS BEFORE ACCELERATING. PROBLEM IS MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN IN THE MORNING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS (REPAIR DATES: 3/22/02, 4/1/02 AND 4/15/02). FIRST, MY WIFE NOTED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THERE WAS ANY RESPONSE. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. WE INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T, UNTIL THERE LEAD TECHNICIAN FOUND...

Jul 8, 2002 Electrical System

BRAKES FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS (REPAIR DATES: 3/22/02, 4/1/02 AND 4/15/02). FIRST, MY WIFE NOTED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THERE WAS ANY RESPONSE. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. WE INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T, UNTIL THERE LEAD TECHNICIAN FOUND...

Jul 8, 2002 Steering

BRAKES FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS (REPAIR DATES: 3/22/02, 4/1/02 AND 4/15/02). FIRST, MY WIFE NOTED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THERE WAS ANY RESPONSE. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. WE INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T, UNTIL THERE LEAD TECHNICIAN FOUND...

Jul 8, 2002 Structure

BRAKES FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS (REPAIR DATES: 3/22/02, 4/1/02 AND 4/15/02). FIRST, MY WIFE NOTED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THERE WAS ANY RESPONSE. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. WE INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T, UNTIL THERE LEAD TECHNICIAN FOUND...

Jul 8, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE HAS A 6-7 SECOND DELAY RESPONSE TO ACCELERATION. WHEN THROTTLE IS APPLIED ENGINE REVS UP, AND JERKS BEFORE ACCELERATING. PROBLEM IS MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN IN THE MORNING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS (REPAIR DATES: 3/22/02, 4/1/02 AND 4/15/02). FIRST, MY WIFE NOTED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THERE WAS ANY RESPONSE. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. WE INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T, UNTIL THERE LEAD TECHNICIAN FOUND...

Jul 8, 2002 Electrical System

BRAKES FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS (REPAIR DATES: 3/22/02, 4/1/02 AND 4/15/02). FIRST, MY WIFE NOTED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THERE WAS ANY RESPONSE. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. WE INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T, UNTIL THERE LEAD TECHNICIAN FOUND...

Jul 8, 2002 Steering

BRAKES FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS (REPAIR DATES: 3/22/02, 4/1/02 AND 4/15/02). FIRST, MY WIFE NOTED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THERE WAS ANY RESPONSE. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. WE INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T, UNTIL THERE LEAD TECHNICIAN FOUND...

Jul 8, 2002 Structure

BRAKES FAILED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS (REPAIR DATES: 3/22/02, 4/1/02 AND 4/15/02). FIRST, MY WIFE NOTED THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS GOING ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THERE WAS ANY RESPONSE. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. WE INSISTED THAT IT WASN'T, UNTIL THERE LEAD TECHNICIAN FOUND...

Jul 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP WITH FOOT APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITH FORCE AND ENTERED FIRST LANE OF TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE WARNING CHIME WENT OFF. SEVERAL TIMES VEHICLE HAS ...

Jul 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP WITH FOOT APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITH FORCE AND ENTERED FIRST LANE OF TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE WARNING CHIME WENT OFF. SEVERAL TIMES VEHICLE HAS ...

Jul 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP WITH FOOT APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITH FORCE AND ENTERED FIRST LANE OF TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE WARNING CHIME WENT OFF. SEVERAL TIMES VEHICLE HAS ...

Jul 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE SITTING AT A STOP WITH FOOT APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL FAILED AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD WITH FORCE AND ENTERED FIRST LANE OF TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE WARNING CHIME WENT OFF. SEVERAL TIMES VEHICLE HAS ...

Jun 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

Jun 28, 2002 Power Train

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

Jun 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

Jun 28, 2002 Power Train

AFTER STARTING VEHICLE ABS LIGHT STAYED ON AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Structure

SLIDING DOOR BEHIND DRIVER KEEPS COMING OPEN WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS MADE NUMEROUS ADJUSTMENTS AND PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE FOR CHILDREN OR ANYONE IN THE REAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 27, 2002 Structure

SLIDING DOOR BEHIND DRIVER KEEPS COMING OPEN WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS MADE NUMEROUS ADJUSTMENTS AND PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE FOR CHILDREN OR ANYONE IN THE REAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 21, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A SENSOR TO STOP THEM FROM CLOSING QUICKLY CAUSING PASSENGERS ENTERING VEHICLE TO BE CRUSHED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE DOOR CLOSE MANUALLY. DEALER STATES TO SEE OWNERS MANUAL, AND OILED TRACKS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. CONSU...

Jun 21, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT HAVE A SENSOR TO STOP THEM FROM CLOSING QUICKLY CAUSING PASSENGERS ENTERING VEHICLE TO BE CRUSHED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE DOOR CLOSE MANUALLY. DEALER STATES TO SEE OWNERS MANUAL, AND OILED TRACKS, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. CONSU...

Jun 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER COMING TO A STOP BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT ENGINE STILL RACED. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME ON JUNE 18, 2002. *AK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FOWARD AS CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK. *YH

Jun 19, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER COMING TO A STOP BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT ENGINE STILL RACED. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME ON JUNE 18, 2002. *AK THE VEHICLE LURCHED FOWARD AS CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PLACE VEHICLE IN PARK. *YH

Jun 13, 2002 Structure

WITHOUT WARNING SIDE ELECTRICAL DOOR WILL OPEN AND SHUT WITHOUT COMMAND. ALSO SENSOR ON DOOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING ACCURATELY, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MECHANIC HAS SERVICED VEHICLE 8 TIMES, AND HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS THE PROBLEM. THE DO...

Jun 13, 2002 Structure

WITHOUT WARNING SIDE ELECTRICAL DOOR WILL OPEN AND SHUT WITHOUT COMMAND. ALSO SENSOR ON DOOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING ACCURATELY, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. MECHANIC HAS SERVICED VEHICLE 8 TIMES, AND HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS THE PROBLEM. THE DO...

Jun 4, 2002 Structure

PASSENGER REAR SLIDER DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A HILL. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 4, 2002 Structure

PASSENGER REAR SLIDER DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A HILL. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

May 6, 2002 Structure

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE DAY. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD IS "AWARE OF THE PROBLEM" AND THAT THEY ARE WORKING ON A NEW HINGE ASSEMBLY. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM AFRAID TO PUT MY KIDS IN THE VAN. I SEE OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS...

May 6, 2002 Structure

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENS ON ITS OWN WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. IT HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE DAY. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD IS "AWARE OF THE PROBLEM" AND THAT THEY ARE WORKING ON A NEW HINGE ASSEMBLY. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM AFRAID TO PUT MY KIDS IN THE VAN. I SEE OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS...

Apr 25, 2002 Power Train

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND TRIED TO GO FORWARD, BUT CONSUMER WAS STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND TRIED TO GO FORWARD, BUT CONSUMER WAS STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE PEDDEL IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE GAS PEDAL HAS RESULTED IN THE GAS PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE AS THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER.(MY HUSBAND WILL NO LONGER DRIVE THE VAN AS THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OCCURS MOST OFTEN FOR HIM DUE TO HIS LARGER SHOE SIZE.) ADDITIONA...

Apr 25, 2002 Power Train

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND TRIED TO GO FORWARD, BUT CONSUMER WAS STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND TRIED TO GO FORWARD, BUT CONSUMER WAS STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE PEDDEL IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE GAS PEDAL HAS RESULTED IN THE GAS PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED WHEN TRYING TO BRAKE AS THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER.(MY HUSBAND WILL NO LONGER DRIVE THE VAN AS THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT OCCURS MOST OFTEN FOR HIM DUE TO HIS LARGER SHOE SIZE.) ADDITIONA...

Apr 24, 2002 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE SLINGING DOOR AUTOMATICLY OPENED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER IS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 24, 2002 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE SLINGING DOOR AUTOMATICLY OPENED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER IS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. HAS TO PULL BRAKE PEDAL UP FROM FLOOR. *AK BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS MANUALLY PULLED UP. THIS OCCURS BOTH AT LOW AND HIGH POSITIONS OF PEDAL ADJUSTER. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *YH

Apr 10, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER REAR BENCH SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *TT

Apr 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON. HAS TO PULL BRAKE PEDAL UP FROM FLOOR. *AK BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT TURN OFF UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS MANUALLY PULLED UP. THIS OCCURS BOTH AT LOW AND HIGH POSITIONS OF PEDAL ADJUSTER. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *YH

Apr 10, 2002 Seat Belts

DRIVER REAR BENCH SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK *TT

Apr 9, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN OR WHEN THERE IS COLD WEATHER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 9, 2002 Structure

SLIDING DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED, AND IS UNABLE TO UNLOCK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Seats

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DOOR WILL UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK. *JB. ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE, DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WAS ON.*JB

Apr 9, 2002 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DOOR WILL UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK. *JB. ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE, DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WAS ON.*JB

Apr 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DOOR WILL UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK. *JB. ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE, DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WAS ON.*JB

Apr 9, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN OR WHEN THERE IS COLD WEATHER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 9, 2002 Structure

SLIDING DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED, AND IS UNABLE TO UNLOCK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Seats

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DOOR WILL UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK. *JB. ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE, DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WAS ON.*JB

Apr 9, 2002 Structure

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DOOR WILL UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK. *JB. ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE, DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WAS ON.*JB

Apr 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DOOR WILL UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK. *JB. ALSO THE DRIVER SEAT WILL NOT MOVE, DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WAS ON.*JB

Apr 3, 2002 Steering Fire

FLUID FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM LEAKED ONTO SOME HOT ENGINE COMPONENT, PROBABLY THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND PRODUCED A ROLLING FIRE AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BELOW THE FIREWALL. VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A SERVICE STATION WHEN FIRE ERUPTED. MY SON WHO WAS INSID...

Apr 3, 2002 Steering Fire

FLUID FROM POWER STEERING SYSTEM LEAKED ONTO SOME HOT ENGINE COMPONENT, PROBABLY THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND PRODUCED A ROLLING FIRE AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BELOW THE FIREWALL. VEHICLE WAS BEING PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF A SERVICE STATION WHEN FIRE ERUPTED. MY SON WHO WAS INSID...

Mar 20, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TIRES IN FEWER MILES THAN WHAT TIRE WERE WARRANTED FOR HAS TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, MECHANIC STATED NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. ALIGNMENT WAS DONE, TIRE WEAR WAS STILL OCCURRING. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, MECHANIC INDICATTED THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE D...

Mar 20, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE TIRES IN FEWER MILES THAN WHAT TIRE WERE WARRANTED FOR HAS TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, MECHANIC STATED NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. ALIGNMENT WAS DONE, TIRE WEAR WAS STILL OCCURRING. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, MECHANIC INDICATTED THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE D...

Mar 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THAT THIS ENGINE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED, AND EACH TIME IT STAYS IN THE SHOP 12 DAYS AND OUT 26 DAYS. DEALER DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM AND IS VERY RUDE WHEN VEHICLE IS TAKEN IN SAYS THIS IS NOTHING. *AK

Mar 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THAT THIS ENGINE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED, AND EACH TIME IT STAYS IN THE SHOP 12 DAYS AND OUT 26 DAYS. DEALER DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM AND IS VERY RUDE WHEN VEHICLE IS TAKEN IN SAYS THIS IS NOTHING. *AK

Feb 28, 2002 Structure

SLIDING SIDE DOOR HAS A FAULTY MECHANISM. WHILE DRIVING DOOR JUST OPENED ON ITS OWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Structure

SLIDING SIDE DOOR HAS A FAULTY MECHANISM. WHILE DRIVING DOOR JUST OPENED ON ITS OWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

Feb 12, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, AND UPON UPON COMING TO A STOP ON AN INCLINE CAR ROLLS BACKWARD VERY FREELY, WHEN ON STEEP INCLINE CAR ROLLS BACKWARD AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER.*AK *SLC

Feb 12, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING, AND UPON UPON COMING TO A STOP ON AN INCLINE CAR ROLLS BACKWARD VERY FREELY, WHEN ON STEEP INCLINE CAR ROLLS BACKWARD AS IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER.*AK *SLC

Feb 11, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS DIED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF TRIPS (LONG AND SHORT/HOT ENGINE NORMALLY). WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH IT DIED ONE TIME, CAUSING US TO ENTER THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANES AROUND A CURVE. THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR A FAMILY VEHICLE WHEN THERE IS AN ENTIRE FAMILY IN ...

Feb 11, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED ARM REST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS BROKEN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CLUNK NOISE IN FRONT END WHILE TURNING OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, CAN ALSO BE FELT WITH VIBRATION, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA HANGING. BOTH SLIDING DOOR RUBBER STOPS MISSING, DRIVERSIDE SLIDING DOOR STOP RE...

Feb 11, 2002 Electrical System

THIS VEHICLE HAS DIED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF TRIPS (LONG AND SHORT/HOT ENGINE NORMALLY). WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH IT DIED ONE TIME, CAUSING US TO ENTER THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANES AROUND A CURVE. THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR A FAMILY VEHICLE WHEN THERE IS AN ENTIRE FAMILY IN ...

Jan 28, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER. PRIOR TO LOSS OF POWER OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 28, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER. PRIOR TO LOSS OF POWER OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 23, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING, THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY OPENS, DEALER HAS REPLACED AUTOMATIC DOOR SENSOR, BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK *YD

Jan 23, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING, THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY OPENS, DEALER HAS REPLACED AUTOMATIC DOOR SENSOR, BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK *YD

Jan 17, 2002 Structure

THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM SEALED COMPLETELY ON MY RIGHT THUMB. IT DID NOT SENSE THAT THERE WAS AN OBSTRUCTION AND MY THUMB WAS DAMAGED EXTENSIVELY. WHEN THUMB WAS RELEASED, IT WAS COMPLETELY FLAT (SIZE OF A FLAT QUARTER) AND HAD EXTENSIVE CRUSHING DAMAGE. HAD NO FEELING FOR 4 MONTHS. NAIL...

Jan 17, 2002 Structure

THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR MECHANISM SEALED COMPLETELY ON MY RIGHT THUMB. IT DID NOT SENSE THAT THERE WAS AN OBSTRUCTION AND MY THUMB WAS DAMAGED EXTENSIVELY. WHEN THUMB WAS RELEASED, IT WAS COMPLETELY FLAT (SIZE OF A FLAT QUARTER) AND HAD EXTENSIVE CRUSHING DAMAGE. HAD NO FEELING FOR 4 MONTHS. NAIL...

Jan 16, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE HAD A CONTINUAL PROBLEM KEEPING OUR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR TO STAY OPEN WHEN THE VAN IS PARKED ON EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OF AN INCLINE. WE HAVE EVEN SWITCHED OUR CHILD'S CAR SEAT TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.

Jan 16, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WE HAVE HAD A CONTINUAL PROBLEM KEEPING OUR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR TO STAY OPEN WHEN THE VAN IS PARKED ON EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OF AN INCLINE. WE HAVE EVEN SWITCHED OUR CHILD'S CAR SEAT TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE.

Jan 3, 2002 Wheels

NO SUMMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 3, 2002 Wheels

NO SUMMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 31, 2001 Wheels

AT 20-25MPH FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BOLTS AND NUTS SEPARATED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DEALER IS INSPECTING VEHICLE.*AK

Dec 31, 2001 Wheels

AT 20-25MPH FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BOLTS AND NUTS SEPARATED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DEALER IS INSPECTING VEHICLE.*AK

Dec 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2001. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN BROUGHT FROM ANOTHER DEALER, AND WHEN I PICKED IT UP, IT WAS PURPORTED TO HAVE BEEN EXAMINED AND EVERYTHING WORKING. WHEN I GOT A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD, I NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS...

Dec 13, 2001 Seats Crash

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2001. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN BROUGHT FROM ANOTHER DEALER, AND WHEN I PICKED IT UP, IT WAS PURPORTED TO HAVE BEEN EXAMINED AND EVERYTHING WORKING. WHEN I GOT A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD, I NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS...

Dec 13, 2001 Air Bags Crash

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2001. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN BROUGHT FROM ANOTHER DEALER, AND WHEN I PICKED IT UP, IT WAS PURPORTED TO HAVE BEEN EXAMINED AND EVERYTHING WORKING. WHEN I GOT A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD, I NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS...

Dec 13, 2001 Seats Crash

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 10, 2001. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN BROUGHT FROM ANOTHER DEALER, AND WHEN I PICKED IT UP, IT WAS PURPORTED TO HAVE BEEN EXAMINED AND EVERYTHING WORKING. WHEN I GOT A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD, I NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS...

Dec 4, 2001 Suspension

BOTH REAR SHOCKS HAVE BROKEN WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65-70 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 4, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH FRONT LEFT SIDE AXLE BROKE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 4, 2001 Suspension

BOTH REAR SHOCKS HAVE BROKEN WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65-70 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 4, 2001 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH FRONT LEFT SIDE AXLE BROKE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

Dec 2, 2001 Steering

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST WITH MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIL AFTER PROLONGED PRESSURE AT RED LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD TO SET MY PARKING BRAKES TO ADJUST. I HAD TWO LARGE BUMPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BROKEN BEARING AND THEY REPLACED MY STEERING...

Dec 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST WITH MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIL AFTER PROLONGED PRESSURE AT RED LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD TO SET MY PARKING BRAKES TO ADJUST. I HAD TWO LARGE BUMPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BROKEN BEARING AND THEY REPLACED MY STEERING...

Dec 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST WITH MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIL AFTER PROLONGED PRESSURE AT RED LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD TO SET MY PARKING BRAKES TO ADJUST. I HAD TWO LARGE BUMPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BROKEN BEARING AND THEY REPLACED MY STEERING...

Dec 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST WITH MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIL AFTER PROLONGED PRESSURE AT RED LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD TO SET MY PARKING BRAKES TO ADJUST. I HAD TWO LARGE BUMPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BROKEN BEARING AND THEY REPLACED MY STEERING...

Dec 2, 2001 Equipment

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST WITH MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIL AFTER PROLONGED PRESSURE AT RED LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD TO SET MY PARKING BRAKES TO ADJUST. I HAD TWO LARGE BUMPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BROKEN BEARING AND THEY REPLACED MY STEERING...

Dec 2, 2001 Steering

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST WITH MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIL AFTER PROLONGED PRESSURE AT RED LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD TO SET MY PARKING BRAKES TO ADJUST. I HAD TWO LARGE BUMPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BROKEN BEARING AND THEY REPLACED MY STEERING...

Dec 2, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST WITH MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIL AFTER PROLONGED PRESSURE AT RED LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD TO SET MY PARKING BRAKES TO ADJUST. I HAD TWO LARGE BUMPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BROKEN BEARING AND THEY REPLACED MY STEERING...

Dec 2, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST WITH MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIL AFTER PROLONGED PRESSURE AT RED LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD TO SET MY PARKING BRAKES TO ADJUST. I HAD TWO LARGE BUMPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BROKEN BEARING AND THEY REPLACED MY STEERING...

Dec 2, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST WITH MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIL AFTER PROLONGED PRESSURE AT RED LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD TO SET MY PARKING BRAKES TO ADJUST. I HAD TWO LARGE BUMPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BROKEN BEARING AND THEY REPLACED MY STEERING...

Dec 2, 2001 Equipment

I HAVE REPEATEDLY CONTACTED MY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEMS THAT EXIST WITH MY VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAIL AFTER PROLONGED PRESSURE AT RED LIGHTS. I WAS TOLD TO SET MY PARKING BRAKES TO ADJUST. I HAD TWO LARGE BUMPS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A BROKEN BEARING AND THEY REPLACED MY STEERING...

Nov 27, 2001 Suspension

I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY, BECAUSE OF AN UNDIAGNOSED HUMMING NOISE IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE NOISE IS A HIGH PITCHED, HUMMING SOUND THAT OCCURS SPORADICALLY, AND INTERMITENTLY, EVERY TIME WE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE CAN OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK, AND WHEN THE...

Nov 27, 2001 Suspension

I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY, BECAUSE OF AN UNDIAGNOSED HUMMING NOISE IN MY 2001 FORD WINDSTAR. THE NOISE IS A HIGH PITCHED, HUMMING SOUND THAT OCCURS SPORADICALLY, AND INTERMITENTLY, EVERY TIME WE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE CAN OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK, AND WHEN THE...

Nov 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TO SUMMARIZE, WE BOUGHT A 2001 NEW FORD WINDSTAR VAN ON OCT. 6 FROM COURTESY FORD. THE BRAKES FAILED ON OCT. 8, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH SLIGHT DAMAGE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN WRAY, WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. FORD, THROUGH THEIR CORPORATE OFFICE, O...

Nov 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

TO SUMMARIZE, WE BOUGHT A 2001 NEW FORD WINDSTAR VAN ON OCT. 6 FROM COURTESY FORD. THE BRAKES FAILED ON OCT. 8, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT WITH SLIGHT DAMAGE. THE VAN WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN WRAY, WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. FORD, THROUGH THEIR CORPORATE OFFICE, O...

Nov 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STOPPING VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER WAS INSPECTING VEHICLE . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE STOPPING VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER WAS INSPECTING VEHICLE . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 29, 2001 Equipment

RECALL 01 V 262 000/AUX A/C BLOWER MOTOR WIRING: DEALER; FULLENTON FORD; SUMMERVILLE, NJ; PHONE # 908/722-2500)UNABLE TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT NO SOONER THEN LAST WEEK OF NOVEMBER OR SOMETIMES IN DECEMBER; SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 29, 2001 Equipment

RECALL 01 V 262 000/AUX A/C BLOWER MOTOR WIRING: DEALER; FULLENTON FORD; SUMMERVILLE, NJ; PHONE # 908/722-2500)UNABLE TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT NO SOONER THEN LAST WEEK OF NOVEMBER OR SOMETIMES IN DECEMBER; SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Oct 20, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

REOCCURRING ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AFTER VECHICLE IN FOR FIRST COURTESY SERVICE. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DETERMINE EXACT PROBLEM. SO FAR HAVE REPLACED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE TRANSDUCER AND ASBLY FUEL VAPOR CONTROL. NO SUCCESS. REPORTED PROBLEM TO MANUFACTURER AND AWAITING A DESICION FROM REGIONAL E...

Oct 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

REOCCURRING ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AFTER VECHICLE IN FOR FIRST COURTESY SERVICE. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DETERMINE EXACT PROBLEM. SO FAR HAVE REPLACED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE TRANSDUCER AND ASBLY FUEL VAPOR CONTROL. NO SUCCESS. REPORTED PROBLEM TO MANUFACTURER AND AWAITING A DESICION FROM REGIONAL E...

Oct 20, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

REOCCURRING ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AFTER VECHICLE IN FOR FIRST COURTESY SERVICE. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DETERMINE EXACT PROBLEM. SO FAR HAVE REPLACED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE TRANSDUCER AND ASBLY FUEL VAPOR CONTROL. NO SUCCESS. REPORTED PROBLEM TO MANUFACTURER AND AWAITING A DESICION FROM REGIONAL E...

Oct 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

REOCCURRING ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AFTER VECHICLE IN FOR FIRST COURTESY SERVICE. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DETERMINE EXACT PROBLEM. SO FAR HAVE REPLACED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE TRANSDUCER AND ASBLY FUEL VAPOR CONTROL. NO SUCCESS. REPORTED PROBLEM TO MANUFACTURER AND AWAITING A DESICION FROM REGIONAL E...

Oct 10, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION ROLLS OR SLIPSWHEN ON ANY INCLINE WHEN IN ANY GEAR (D,1,2 OR R)

Oct 10, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION ROLLS OR SLIPSWHEN ON ANY INCLINE WHEN IN ANY GEAR (D,1,2 OR R)

Oct 10, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION ROLLS OR SLIPSWHEN ON ANY INCLINE WHEN IN ANY GEAR (D,1,2 OR R)

Oct 10, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION ROLLS OR SLIPSWHEN ON ANY INCLINE WHEN IN ANY GEAR (D,1,2 OR R)

Oct 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT BOTH SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FOR THE DRIVER OR THE PASSENGER.*AK

Oct 9, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT BOTH SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FOR THE DRIVER OR THE PASSENGER.*AK

Oct 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

UPON IMPACT BOTH SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FOR THE DRIVER OR THE PASSENGER.*AK

Oct 9, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

UPON IMPACT BOTH SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FOR THE DRIVER OR THE PASSENGER.*AK

Sep 24, 2001 Visibility

NHTSA RECALLS 01V261000 AND 01V207000. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR REPAIRS. DEALER FAILED TO RETURN PHONE CALLS OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD, AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA, THE DEALER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. *SLC

Sep 24, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NHTSA RECALLS 01V261000 AND 01V207000. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR REPAIRS. DEALER FAILED TO RETURN PHONE CALLS OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD, AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA, THE DEALER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. *SLC

Sep 24, 2001 Visibility

NHTSA RECALLS 01V261000 AND 01V207000. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR REPAIRS. DEALER FAILED TO RETURN PHONE CALLS OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD, AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA, THE DEALER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. *SLC

Sep 24, 2001 Unknown Or Other

NHTSA RECALLS 01V261000 AND 01V207000. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR REPAIRS. DEALER FAILED TO RETURN PHONE CALLS OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD, AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA, THE DEALER SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. *SLC

Sep 17, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD HAS BROKEN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN DEBRIS FROM TRAVELING HIT WINDSHIELD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 17, 2001 Visibility

WINDSHIELD HAS BROKEN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN DEBRIS FROM TRAVELING HIT WINDSHIELD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Sep 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TAIL PIPE STICKS OUT VERY FAR AND HAS VERY SHARP POINTS ON IT. SON PUNCTURED HIS LEFT KNEE ON ONE OF THE POINTS. IT DUG INTO HIS KNEE AND LEFT A GAPPING HOLE WHICH NEEDED STITCHES. TAIL PIPE STICKS OUT TOO FAR AND THE END SHOULD BE EVEN ALL AROUND.

Sep 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TAIL PIPE STICKS OUT VERY FAR AND HAS VERY SHARP POINTS ON IT. SON PUNCTURED HIS LEFT KNEE ON ONE OF THE POINTS. IT DUG INTO HIS KNEE AND LEFT A GAPPING HOLE WHICH NEEDED STITCHES. TAIL PIPE STICKS OUT TOO FAR AND THE END SHOULD BE EVEN ALL AROUND.

Sep 11, 2001 Steering

NOTICED A SQUEAKING SOUND UNDER DRIVERS SIDE FOUND TWO DEFECTIVE TIE RODS.*AK

Sep 11, 2001 Steering

NOTICED A SQUEAKING SOUND UNDER DRIVERS SIDE FOUND TWO DEFECTIVE TIE RODS.*AK

Sep 3, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS FORM WAS FILLED OUT TWO DAYS AGO AND I COULDN'T GET THE FORM TO DO WHAT I WANTED. THE FIRST REPORT ON THIS VEHICLE INVOLVED A CRAKED CERAMIC FITTING AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK. THIS REPORT INVOLVES A SUDDEN AND RAPID LOSS OF FUEL TO WHICH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE...

Sep 3, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS FORM WAS FILLED OUT TWO DAYS AGO AND I COULDN'T GET THE FORM TO DO WHAT I WANTED. THE FIRST REPORT ON THIS VEHICLE INVOLVED A CRAKED CERAMIC FITTING AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK. THIS REPORT INVOLVES A SUDDEN AND RAPID LOSS OF FUEL TO WHICH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE...

Sep 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON 7/12 AND ON THE WAY HOME THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR CORRECTION. FINALLY DETERMINED THAT A CERAMIC PLUG AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK HAD CRACKED. NEEDED TO REPLACE ENTIRE TANK AND IT WAS. TWO WEEKS LATER DRIVING AND A BIG T...

Sep 1, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THIS VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON 7/12 AND ON THE WAY HOME THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR CORRECTION. FINALLY DETERMINED THAT A CERAMIC PLUG AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK HAD CRACKED. NEEDED TO REPLACE ENTIRE TANK AND IT WAS. TWO WEEKS LATER DRIVING AND A BIG T...

Sep 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

THIS VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON 7/12 AND ON THE WAY HOME THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR CORRECTION. FINALLY DETERMINED THAT A CERAMIC PLUG AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK HAD CRACKED. NEEDED TO REPLACE ENTIRE TANK AND IT WAS. TWO WEEKS LATER DRIVING AND A BIG T...

Sep 1, 2001 Unknown Or Other

THIS VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON 7/12 AND ON THE WAY HOME THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR CORRECTION. FINALLY DETERMINED THAT A CERAMIC PLUG AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK HAD CRACKED. NEEDED TO REPLACE ENTIRE TANK AND IT WAS. TWO WEEKS LATER DRIVING AND A BIG T...

Aug 15, 2001 Structure

THE POWER REAR DOORS ATTEMPT TO SHUT BUT THEN FAIL TO LATCH LEAVING THE DOORS AJAR. THIS HAPPENS REGULARLY DURING HOT WEATHER. MY DAUGHTER WAS INJURED WHEN BOTH DOORS FAILED TO LATCH AND THEN THE CHILDREN SHUT THE DOOR MANUALLY (NON-POWER ASSIST) INJURING HER FINGERS IN THE DOOR. THIS PROBLEM W...

Aug 15, 2001 Structure

THE POWER REAR DOORS ATTEMPT TO SHUT BUT THEN FAIL TO LATCH LEAVING THE DOORS AJAR. THIS HAPPENS REGULARLY DURING HOT WEATHER. MY DAUGHTER WAS INJURED WHEN BOTH DOORS FAILED TO LATCH AND THEN THE CHILDREN SHUT THE DOOR MANUALLY (NON-POWER ASSIST) INJURING HER FINGERS IN THE DOOR. THIS PROBLEM W...

Aug 13, 2001 Visibility

WHILE SITTING CURBSIDE ON THE STREET IN MY FRONT YARD, THE REAR WINDOW OF MY FORD WINDSTAR BLEW OUT. IT WAS ABOUT 10:00 AM ON A 75 DEGREE MORNING. MY WIFE AND NEIGHBOR WERE IN THE FRONT YARD AND WITNESSED THE EVENT. FORD DENIED A PROBLEM AND FORCED US TO GO THROUGH OUR INSURANCE TO FIX THE PROBLE...

Aug 13, 2001 Visibility

WHILE SITTING CURBSIDE ON THE STREET IN MY FRONT YARD, THE REAR WINDOW OF MY FORD WINDSTAR BLEW OUT. IT WAS ABOUT 10:00 AM ON A 75 DEGREE MORNING. MY WIFE AND NEIGHBOR WERE IN THE FRONT YARD AND WITNESSED THE EVENT. FORD DENIED A PROBLEM AND FORCED US TO GO THROUGH OUR INSURANCE TO FIX THE PROBLE...

Aug 2, 2001 Seat Belts

FORD BELT BUCKLE INSPECTION IS PROBABLY FLAWED. THE PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLES IN BOTH MY 2001 WINDSTAR AND 2001 F-250 INTERMITTENTLY LATCH IN THE "SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED" POSITION AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL PAPERWORK.*AK RQ04011.*PCO

Aug 2, 2001 Seat Belts

FORD BELT BUCKLE INSPECTION IS PROBABLY FLAWED. THE PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLES IN BOTH MY 2001 WINDSTAR AND 2001 F-250 INTERMITTENTLY LATCH IN THE "SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED" POSITION AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL PAPERWORK.*AK RQ04011.*PCO

Jul 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN MAIL CONCERNING THROTTLE PEDAL STICKING, AND CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. INQUIRED IF HAD PARTS AVAILABLE BEFORE BRING VEHICLE IN, AND WAS INFORMED THEY DID. TOOK VEHICLE IN, AND LATER INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. WOULD NEED TO ORDER PARTS, AND WOULD HAVE MATS IN A FEW D...

Jul 19, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN MAIL CONCERNING THROTTLE PEDAL STICKING, AND CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. INQUIRED IF HAD PARTS AVAILABLE BEFORE BRING VEHICLE IN, AND WAS INFORMED THEY DID. TOOK VEHICLE IN, AND LATER INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. WOULD NEED TO ORDER PARTS, AND WOULD HAVE MATS IN A FEW D...

Jul 14, 2001 Equipment

ON JULY 9, 2001, WHILE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, THE JACK FAILED. IT CRUMPLED JUST NEAR THE APOGEE. I PUT THE JACK EXACTLY WHERE INSTRUCTED. THE TOWING SERVICE TOLD ME THEY HAD SEEN OTHER JACKS FAIL IN SIMILAR WAYS. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, I WAS MADE TO FEEL THAT I HAD DONE SOMETHING WRONG AND THER...

Jul 14, 2001 Equipment

ON JULY 9, 2001, WHILE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE, THE JACK FAILED. IT CRUMPLED JUST NEAR THE APOGEE. I PUT THE JACK EXACTLY WHERE INSTRUCTED. THE TOWING SERVICE TOLD ME THEY HAD SEEN OTHER JACKS FAIL IN SIMILAR WAYS. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, I WAS MADE TO FEEL THAT I HAD DONE SOMETHING WRONG AND THER...

Jun 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOAD. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND IT WAS RAINING. VEHICLE SKIDDED AND RAN INTO A POLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOAD. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND IT WAS RAINING. VEHICLE SKIDDED AND RAN INTO A POLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES WERE MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. BRAKES WOULD SKIP BEFORE THEY STOPPED VEHICLE. WHILE COMING TO AN INTERSECTION BRAKES FAILED, THEY ALLOWED CONSUMER TO SLOW DOWN. THEN, CONSUMER HAD TO PUT CAR IN PARK. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATIO...

Jun 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK, AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS SMOKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED CAMPSHAFT AT 48 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION. *AK

Jun 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES WERE MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. BRAKES WOULD SKIP BEFORE THEY STOPPED VEHICLE. WHILE COMING TO AN INTERSECTION BRAKES FAILED, THEY ALLOWED CONSUMER TO SLOW DOWN. THEN, CONSUMER HAD TO PUT CAR IN PARK. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATIO...

Jun 21, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK, AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS SMOKING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED CAMPSHAFT AT 48 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION. *AK

Apr 30, 2001 Structure

ONLY METHOD OF OPENING VEHICLE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE USING A KEY IS THROUGH DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OR USING REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM. CONSUMER COMPLAINT IS THAT IF DRIVER'S DOOR IS INOPERABLE ,AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE, THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN VEHICLE FROM OUTSIDE. *AK THERE SHOULD BE AN OPTION T...

Apr 30, 2001 Electrical System

ONLY METHOD OF OPENING VEHICLE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE USING A KEY IS THROUGH DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OR USING REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM. CONSUMER COMPLAINT IS THAT IF DRIVER'S DOOR IS INOPERABLE ,AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE, THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN VEHICLE FROM OUTSIDE. *AK THERE SHOULD BE AN OPTION T...

Apr 30, 2001 Structure

ONLY METHOD OF OPENING VEHICLE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE USING A KEY IS THROUGH DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OR USING REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM. CONSUMER COMPLAINT IS THAT IF DRIVER'S DOOR IS INOPERABLE ,AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE, THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN VEHICLE FROM OUTSIDE. *AK THERE SHOULD BE AN OPTION T...

Apr 30, 2001 Electrical System

ONLY METHOD OF OPENING VEHICLE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE USING A KEY IS THROUGH DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OR USING REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM. CONSUMER COMPLAINT IS THAT IF DRIVER'S DOOR IS INOPERABLE ,AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS INOPERABLE, THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN VEHICLE FROM OUTSIDE. *AK THERE SHOULD BE AN OPTION T...

Apr 24, 2001 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS CLOSE TO THE "FLUSH" POSITION. THE MINIVAN HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. 1ST TIME: DOOR GOES TO THE CLOSED POSITION THEN RETRACTS SLIGHTLY OPEN AND STAYS THERE. REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO POWERSLIDE WHERE UNSUCCFESS...

Apr 24, 2001 Structure

THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT ALWAYS CLOSE TO THE "FLUSH" POSITION. THE MINIVAN HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASSIONS. 1ST TIME: DOOR GOES TO THE CLOSED POSITION THEN RETRACTS SLIGHTLY OPEN AND STAYS THERE. REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO POWERSLIDE WHERE UNSUCCFESS...

Mar 14, 2001 Seats

ELECTRICAL SLIDDING DOOR IS INOPERABLE , DOOR WILL SLIDE INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 14, 2001 Seats

ELECTRICAL SLIDDING DOOR IS INOPERABLE , DOOR WILL SLIDE INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Mar 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND REVS AT VERY HIGH RPMS WHILE MOVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONT VEHICLE CRASH OF APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, EVEN THOUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY AS EXPECTED.*AK

Mar 2, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD AND REVS AT VERY HIGH RPMS WHILE MOVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

DURING A FRONT VEHICLE CRASH OF APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, EVEN THOUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY AS EXPECTED.*AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTDOWN. *AK

Feb 28, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTDOWN. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Visibility

TURNED ON REAR DEFOGGER AND BACK WINDOW SHATTERED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Visibility

TURNED ON REAR DEFOGGER AND BACK WINDOW SHATTERED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Visibility

TURNED ON REAR DEFOGGER AND BACK WINDOW SHATTERED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 23, 2001 Visibility

TURNED ON REAR DEFOGGER AND BACK WINDOW SHATTERED. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Air Bags

RECALL 00V27000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S26 CONCERNING AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FAILURE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. WHEN CONSUMER ARRIVED AT DEALER HE WAS TOLD IN A RUDE MANNER THAT PART WASN'T IN, AND TO GET OUT. *AK

Feb 9, 2001 Air Bags

RECALL 00V27000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00S26 CONCERNING AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FAILURE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. WHEN CONSUMER ARRIVED AT DEALER HE WAS TOLD IN A RUDE MANNER THAT PART WASN'T IN, AND TO GET OUT. *AK

Jan 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO STOP THE ENGINE REVVED FROM 1000 TO 5000 RPM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IDLE CONTROL AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE DANGER IF THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. *YH

Jan 29, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO STOP THE ENGINE REVVED FROM 1000 TO 5000 RPM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IDLE CONTROL AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE DANGER IF THE PROBLEM REOCCURS. *YH